Gerald Loy Adams

US Patent:

43478409, Sep 7, 1982

Filed:

Oct 27, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/201355

Inventors:

Gerald M. Adams - Huntsville AL

Assignee:

Orthotech, Incorporated - Herkimer NY

International Classification:

A61F 500
A47C 300

US Classification:

128 70

Abstract:

A chair for providing support and corrective forces to a patient having scoliotic, lordotic or kyphotic conditions includes parallel side panels with parallel vertical slots on the inner faces and slats extending between the panels. The slats have end fittings which are selectably insertable in the slots with the bottom of each slat resting on the one below so that the slats define a generally curvilinear surface having predetermined curvatures. Devices for holding straps and pads to apply lateral forces in a predetermined manner are also provided. Specific slat structure and full adjustability is provided.