Inventors:
Brenton D. Gibson - Corvallis OR, US
Jonathan J. Mast - Everett WA, US
Joseph R. Zaworski - Corvallis OR, US
International Classification:
A61G 7/14
Abstract:
An assistive transfer mechanism is provided allowing for effective and comfortable transfers from one sitting position to another sitting position. The assistive transfer mechanism includes a horizontal base with a vertical (height adjustable) column disposed on the horizontal base. At least one articulating arm extends from the vertical column which holds a torso engaging element. The torso engaging element includes a weight support mechanism to support at least part of a subject's body weight. The torso engagement element is capable of transferring and applying only a fraction of the supported body weight into a lateral to medial directed force onto the subject's torso.