Bruce Allan Tew

US Patent:

57589267, Jun 2, 1998

Filed:

Feb 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/810693

Inventors:

David C. Wilkie - St. Paul MN
Wayne Rydberg - River Falls WI
Bruce Tew - Clayton WI
Rob Meyer - Stacy MN
John Spielman - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

Gillette Children's Hospital - New Brighton MN

International Classification:

A47C 750

US Classification:

29742319

Abstract:

The adjustable seating system includes a seat and a stand for people with disabilities. The seat has a base with two side panels and a back positioned adjacent the seat base. The seat back has first and second opposing thoracic supports. The seat base also includes a base extension which may be fitted into the seat base. The seating system may also include a foot support which may be attached to the seat or seat base extension. The seating system also includes an adjustable stand. In operation, the base extension may be attached to the seat by aligning the seat and the base extension and inserting pins which join the base extension and seat. Optionally, the seating system may have a back extension releasably attached to the seat back. The seating system may also have a cushion system to provide comfort and support to the user as well as in providing assistance positioning and posturing.

US Patent:

56369000, Jun 10, 1997

Filed:

Feb 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/388240

Inventors:

David C. Wilkie - St. Paul MN
Wayne Rydberg - River Falls WI
Bruce Tew - Clayton WI
Rob Meyer - Stacy MN
John Spielman - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

Gillette Children's Hospital - New Brighton MN

International Classification:

A47C 750

US Classification:

29742319

Abstract:

The adjustable seating system includes a seat and a stand for people with disabilities. The seat has a base with two side panels and a back positioned adjacent the seat base. The seat back has first and second opposing thorasic supports. The seat base also includes a base extension which may be fitted into the seat base. The seating system may also include a foot support which maybe attached to the seat base extension. The seating system also includes an adjustable stand. In operation, the base extension may be attached to the seat by aligning the seat and the base extension and inserting pins which join the base extension and seat. Optionally, the seating system may have a back extension releasably attached to the seat back. The seating system may also have a cushion system to provide comfort and support to the user as well as in providing assistance positioning and posturing.