BRIAN DAVID KANYER, PT
Medical Practice at Oakenwald Dr, Michigan City, IN
License number
Indiana 05001725A
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Specialist
Address
Address
2200 Oakenwald Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone
(219) 874-9079
Professional information
Wheelchair Seat Back Pelvic Support System
US Patent:
6059370, May 9, 2000
Filed:
Sep 17, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/156156
Inventors:
Brian D. Kanyer - Michigan City IN
James L. Christofferson - Longmont CO
Vincent J. Frerich - Arvada CO
Grant C. Denton - Boulder CO
James L. Christofferson - Longmont CO
Vincent J. Frerich - Arvada CO
Grant C. Denton - Boulder CO
Assignee:
Sunrise Medical HHG Inc. - Longmont CO
International Classification:
A47C 740
US Classification:
29745236
Abstract:
A support system for use with a wheelchair seat back provides support for the pelvic area of a wheelchair occupant. The support system comprises a base plate mountable to a wheelchair seat back, and a base layer adhered to the based plate. The base plate is dimensioned and configured to substantially span and conform to the wheelchair seat back. A front surface of the base layer comprises a fastening element for mounting additional layers, or pelvis-conforming blocks, to the base layer.
Notched Support Pads For Cushioning Wheelchair Seatback
US Patent:
6033025, Mar 7, 2000
Filed:
Sep 21, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/157694
Inventors:
James L. Christofferson - Longmont CO
Brian D. Kanyer - Michigan City IN
Vincent J. Frerich - Arvada CO
Grant C. Denton - Boulder CO
Brian D. Kanyer - Michigan City IN
Vincent J. Frerich - Arvada CO
Grant C. Denton - Boulder CO
Assignee:
Sunrise Medical HHG Inc. - Longmont CO
International Classification:
A47C 740
US Classification:
29745236
Abstract:
Support mechanisms are provided for use with a wheelchair pelvic support system generally having a base plate with opposite support wings and a central base between the support wings. A pelvis support mechanism comprises a notched support pad engageable with the base plate and pelvis-conforming blocks of a pelvic support system. The notched support pads comprise a soft and resiliently compressible material. One or more notches are provided in the compressible material. A fastening element is provided between the compressible material and the base plate of the pelvic support system for attaching the compressible material to the base plate of the pelvic support system.