Standing Support Apparatus

Abstract

A standing support apparatus adapted to support a person in a substantial standing orientation, the apparatus definable by a horizontal plane and a vertical plane normal to the horizontal plane, the apparatus comprising: a back support module having a supine inclination, the back support module adapted to support the back of the person; a work support module further comprising a vertical support element having a reverse inclination, the vertical support element having a work support table configurable substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and in front of the supported person; and a base module disposed substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and adapted to support the back support module, the work support module, and the person.

1 . A standing support apparatus adapted to support a person in a substantial standing orientation, the apparatus definable by a horizontal plane and a vertical plane normal to the horizontal plane, the apparatus comprising:
 a back support module having a supine inclination, the back support module adapted to support the back of the person;   a work support module further comprising a vertical support element having a reverse inclination, the vertical support element having a work support table configurable substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and in front of the supported person; and   a base module disposed substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and adapted to support the back support module, the work support module, and the person.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the supine inclination, measurable relative to the vertical plane, ranges from substantially 6 to 16 degrees. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein an optimal supine inclination is substantially 11 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the standing apparatus is portable. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the work support module is adapted to allow the supported person to place his hands and objects on the work support table. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein at least one arm support and a lumbar support are adjustably attachable to the back support element. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the at least one arm support is positionable adjustably in at least one direction chosen from the list including:
 linearly vertical, linearly horizontal, rotationally vertical, and rotationally horizontal.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the lumbar support is positionable adjustably in the vertical direction. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the work support table is positionable adjustably vertically along the vertical support element. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the back support module, work support module, and base module and respective elements are connectable and disconnectable, having no dedicated fittings. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the standing support apparatus is adapted to accommodate a wide variation in height of the person. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the standing support apparatus is adapted to accommodate a wide variation in weight of the person.