Paul John Vanderhorst

US Patent:

D358310, Feb 6, 1990

Filed:

Aug 15, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/896830

Inventors:

Paul J. Vanderhorst - Lithonia GA

US Classification:

D 3 36

US Patent:

20150359342, Dec 17, 2015

Filed:

Feb 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/629656

Inventors:

PAUL JOHN VANDERHORST - LITHONIA GA, US
CHRISTINE WARNER VANDERHORST - LITHONIA GA, US

International Classification:

A47C 7/42
A47C 21/04
A47D 15/00
A47C 7/46

Abstract:

An ergonomic back support device utilizing one or multiple vertical components that include layers (), pressure distributing layers (), and a single notched layer (). These layers provide primary back support located behind and conforming to the Erector spinae muscles (). The vertical components form an open channel () that is parallel to the prime neurological pathway of the spinal column (). The vertical conforming support components and open channel facilitate physiological functions that promote health. The device accomplishes support without using any transverse, hard or continuous components across or against the back. Other embodiments include the following additional vertical components: a lateral pressure-adjusting device (), heating layers (), circulation stimulating layers (), and massage layers (). Embodiments include portable and permanently installed versions that can be utilized in the following applications, including, but not limited to, furniture, vehicles, trains, aircraft, boats, ships, and backpacks.