LUIS ALBERTO CHAPMAN
Medical Practice in Madison Heights, MI
License number
Michigan 4301087682
Issued Date
May 8, 2006
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2016
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Doctor
Address
Address
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Professional information
System And Method For Facilitating Movement Of A Person Lying Down On A Support Member
US Patent:
2012030, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:
May 25, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/481178
Inventors:
Luis A. CHAPMAN - MADISON HEIGHTS MI, US
International Classification:
A61G 7/10, A47G 9/08
US Classification:
5 811R
Abstract:
A turning and movement facilitating system and apparatus is usable to improve flexibility of body movement of a person lying on a bed or other support member. The apparatus includes a short trouser component wearable by a user, and a layer of bedding material. The short trouser component is attached to the person around his or her lower torso, and the layer of bedding material is attached to a bed or sleeping bag. Both components of the system include thin, single layer sheets of nylon or other fabric material that has a low coefficient of friction. When both of these materials are in contact, ease of movement will occur. Thus, a person can easily rotate to any degree and turn to any angle in relationship to the bed. A method of using the system to facilitate movement is also disclosed.