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Granted Patent B2
US 8,123,664 · App. 12/354,992 · Granted Feb 28, 2012

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Patent No.
US 8,123,664
App. No.
12/354,992
Granted
Feb 28, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.

Claims (47)

1. A standing frame comprising:

a frame;

a seat coupled to the frame such that the seat is moveable from a seating orientation configured to allow a user to sit on the seat to a standing orientation configured to at least partially support the user in a standing posture, wherein the seat includes:

a rearward support portion configured to engage the user's buttocks when the seat is in the seating orientation;

a middle portion fixed to the rearward support portion that extends forward from the rearward support portion to a pivotable connection between the middle portion and the frame such that the rearward support portion and the middle portion pivot together with respect to the frame to an upright position when the seat is moved to the standing orientation; and

a forward support portion having first and second side portions disposed on opposite sides of the middle portion that are configured to engage the user's legs when the seat is in the seating orientation and to pivot with respect to the rearward support portion and the middle portion and thereby at least partially move away from the user's legs when the seat is in moved to the standing orientation.

2. The standing frame of claim 1 wherein the forward support portion is configured to automatically move away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the seating orientation to the standing orientation.

3. The standing frame of claim 2 wherein a linkage coupled to the frame and to the forward support portion moves the forward support portion away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the seating orientation to the standing orientation.

4. The standing frame of claim 1 wherein the rearward support portion is pivotably coupled to the frame to facilitate movement of the seat between the seating orientation and the standing orientation and the forward support portion is coupled to the frame to cause movement of the forward support portion with respect to the rearward support portion.

5. The standing frame of claim 4 wherein the forward support portion is pivotally coupled to the rearward support portion.

6. The standing frame of claim 1 further comprising a leg exercising apparatus coupled to the frame.

7. The standing frame of claim 6 wherein the leg exercising apparatus comprises a pair of footrests that are coupled to the frame such that the footrests are moveable to approximate movements associated with walking.

8. The standing frame of claim 7 wherein the footrests are coupled to an arm exercising apparatus.

9. An exercise apparatus comprising:

a frame;

a seat coupled to the frame such that the seat is moveable from a seating orientation configured to allow a user to sit on the seat to a standing orientation configured to at least partially support the user in a standing posture, wherein the seat includes:

a rearward support portion configured to engage the user's buttocks when the seat is in the seated orientation;

a middle portion fixed to the rearward support portion that extends forward from the rearward support portion to a pivotable connection between the middle portion and the frame such that the rearward support portion and the middle portion pivot together with respect to the frame to an upright position when the seat is moved to the standing orientation; and

a forward support portion having first and second side portions disposed on opposite sides of the middle portion that are configured to engage the user's legs when the seat is in the seated orientation and to pivot with respect to the rearward support portion and the middle portion and thereby at least partially move away from the user's legs when the seat is moved to the standing orientation;

a leg exercising apparatus coupled to the frame, wherein the leg exercising apparatus comprises a pair of footrests that are coupled to the frame such that the footrests are moveable; and

an arm exercising apparatus coupled to the leg exercising apparatus such that movement of the arm exercising apparatus causes movement of the leg exercising apparatus or movement of the leg exercising apparatus causes movement of the arm exercising apparatus.

10. The exercising apparatus of claim 9 wherein the forward support portion is configured to automatically move away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the seating orientation to the standing orientation.

11. The exercising apparatus of claim 9 wherein a linkage coupled to the frame and to the forward support portion moves the forward support portion away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the seating orientation to the standing orientation.

12. The exercising apparatus of claim 9 wherein the rearward support portion is pivotably coupled to the frame to facilitate movement of the seat between the seating orientation and the standing orientation and the forward support portion is coupled to the frame to facilitate movement of the forward support portion with respect to the rearward support portion.

13. The exercising apparatus of claim 12 wherein the forward support portion is pivotally coupled to the rearward support portion.

14. A standing frame comprising:

a frame;

a seat coupled to the frame such that the seat is moveable from a substantially horizontal seating orientation configured to allow a user to sit on the seat to a substantially vertical standing orientation configured to at least partially support the user in a standing posture, wherein the seat includes:

a rearward support portion having a support surface that is configured to engage the user's buttocks when the seat is in the seated position; and

a forward support portion having a support surface that is configured to engage the upper portion of the user's legs when the seat is in the seated orientation;

wherein the support surface of the rearward support portion is in substantial alignment with the support surface of the forward support portion when the seat is in the seating orientation, the support surface of the rearward support portion is in substantial alignment with the support surface of the forward support portion when the seat is moved to an intermediate position that is approximately midway between the seating orientation and the standing orientation, and the forward support portion is pivoted with respect to the rearward support portion to move the support surface of the forward support portion away from the user's legs when the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation.

15. The standing frame of claim 14 wherein the forward support portion is configured to automatically move away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation.

16. The standing frame of claim 15 wherein a linkage coupled to the frame and to the forward support portion moves the forward support portion away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation.

17. The standing frame of claim 14 wherein the rearward support portion is pivotably coupled to the frame to facilitate pivoting of the seat between the seating orientation and the standing orientation and the forward support portion is coupled to the frame to cause movement of the forward support portion with respect to the rearward support portion.

18. The standing frame of claim 17 wherein the forward support portion is pivotally coupled to the rearward support portion.

19. An exercise apparatus comprising:

a frame;

a seat coupled to the frame such that the seat is moveable from a substantially horizontal seating orientation configured to allow a user to sit on the seat to a substantially vertical standing orientation configured to at least partially support a user in a standing posture, wherein the seat includes:

a rearward support portion having a support surface that is configured to engage a user's buttocks when the seat is in the seated position and pivot with respect to the frame to an upright orientation when the seat is moved to the standing orientation; and

a forward support portion having a support surface that is configured to engage a upper portion of the user's legs when the seat is in the seated position;

wherein the support surface of the rearward support portion is in substantial alignment with the support surface of the forward support portion when the seat is in the seating orientation, the support surface of the rearward support portion is in substantial alignment with the support surface of the forward support portion when the seat is moved to an intermediate position that is approximately midway between the seating orientation and the standing orientation, and the forward support portion is pivoted with respect to the rearward support portion to move the support surface of the forward support portion away from the user's legs when the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation;

a leg exercising apparatus coupled to the frame, wherein the leg exercising apparatus comprises a pair of footrests that are coupled to the frame such that the footrests are moveable; and

an arm exercising apparatus coupled to the leg exercising apparatus such that movement of the arm exercising apparatus causes movement of the leg exercising apparatus or movement of the leg exercising apparatus causes movement of the arm exercising apparatus.

20. The exercising apparatus of claim 19 wherein the forward support portion is configured to automatically move away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation.

21. The exercising apparatus of claim 19 wherein a linkage coupled to the frame and to the forward support portion moves the forward support portion away from the user's legs as the seat is moved from the intermediate position to the standing orientation.

22. The exercising apparatus of claim 19 wherein the rearward support portion is pivotably coupled to the frame to facilitate movement of the seat between the seating orientation and the standing orientation and the forward support portion is coupled to the frame to facilitate movement of the forward support portion with respect to the rearward support portion.

23. The exercising apparatus of claim 22 wherein the forward support portion is pivotally coupled to the rearward support portion.

Assignments (13)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 16, 2023
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: ADAPTIVE SWITCH LABORATORIES, INC.; INVACARE CORPORATION; THE AFTERMARKET GROUP, INC.; ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.; CENTRALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC; CHAMPION MANUFACTURING INC.; FAMILY MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC; THE HELIXX GROUP, INC.; INVACARE CANADIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; INVACARE CANADIAN HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE CONTINUING CARE, INC.; INVACARE CREDIT CORPORATION; INVACARE FLORIDA CORPORATION; INVACARE HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INVACARE SUPPLY GROUP, INC.; INVAMEX HOLDINGS LLC; KUSCHALL, INC.; ROADRUNNER MOBILITY, INCORPORATED; FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.; GARDEN CITY MEDICAL INC.; INVACARE FLORIDA HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE HCS, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 16, 2023
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: INVACARE CORPORATION; ADAPTIVE SWITCH LABORATORIES, INC.; THE AFTERMARKET GROUP, INC.; ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.; CENTRALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC; CHAMPION MANUFACTURING INC.; FAMILY MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC; THE HELIXX GROUP, INC.; INVACARE CANADIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; INVACARE CANADIAN HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE CONTINUING CARE, INC.; INVACARE CREDIT CORPORATION; INVACARE FLORIDA CORPORATION; INVACARE HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INVACARE SUPPLY GROUP, INC.; INVAMEX HOLDINGS LLC; KUSCHALL, INC.; ROADRUNNER MOBILITY, INCORPORATED; FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.; GARDEN CITY MEDICAL INC.; INVACARE FLORIDA HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE HCS, LLC
Reel/Frame 063662/0430 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 23, 2022
From: BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.
To: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 060287/0135 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2022
From: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.; MEDICAL POSITIONING, INC.; ALTIMATE MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 060275/0933 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 16, 2020
From: BELL BANK
To: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 052953/0205 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2019
From: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
To: BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.
Reel/Frame 050957/0346 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 1, 2017
From: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
To: BELL BANK
Reel/Frame 044270/0711 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 1, 2017
From: TEXAS CAPITAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 044270/0543 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 2, 2014
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.; INVACARE CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 033673/0551 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 29, 2014
From: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
To: TEXAS CAPITAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 033664/0652 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 14, 2014
From: INVACARE CORPORATION
To: ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 033533/0073 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 12, 2010
From: INVACARE CORPORATION; ADAPTIVE SWITCH LABORATORIES, INC.; THE AFTERMARKET GROUP, INC.; ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.; CENTRALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC; CHAMPION MANUFACTURING INC.; FAMILY MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC; THE HELIXX GROUP, INC.; INVACARE CANADIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; INVACARE CANDIAN HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE CONTINUING CARE, INC.; INVACARE CREDIT CORPORATION; INVACARE FLORIDA CORPORATION; INVACARE HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INVACARE SUPPLY GROUP, INC.; INVAMEX HOLDINGS LLC; KUSCHALL, INC.; ROADRUNNER MOBILITY, INCORPORATED; FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.; GARDEN CITY MEDICAL INC.; INVACARE FLORIDA HOLDINGS, LLC; INVACARE HCS, LLC
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 025473/0311 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2009
From: LOKKEN, MICHAEL WARREN; OVRE, WESLEY LEE; SCHMIDT, JEFFREY VERNON; HAUGEN, MATHEW ALLAN; SCHWEISS, LEO JOSEPH
To: INVACARE CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 022145/0300 →