Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2018
Assignee:
Altimate Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Lokken, Matthew Haugen, Jeffrey Schmidt, Travis Fluck, Wesley Ovre, Nancy Perlich, Mark Schmitt, Andrew Gardeen
Abstract: Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing orientation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 14, 2015
Assignee:
Altimate Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Warren Lokken, Wesley Lee Ovre, Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt, Mathew Allan Haugen, Leo Joseph Schweiss
Abstract: A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2013
Assignee:
Altimate Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Alan L. Tholkes, Wesley Ovre, Gabriel Routh, Jeffrey Schmidt, Michael Lokken, Tamera Trotter
Abstract: A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 24, 2009
Publication date:
January 21, 2010
Applicant:
ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC.
Inventors:
Alan L. Tholkes, Wesley Ovre, Gabriel Routh, Jeffrey Schmidt, Michael Lokken, Duffy Trotter, Tamera Trotter
Abstract: The present invention relates to various systems that enable users with appreciably limited muscular, body and coordination control to assume ergonomic postures for task seating, standing, ambulation and physical exercise. Particularly, the embodiments of the invention provide secure support and positioning systems to safely aid the user through an entire process involving transfer from a wheel chair to the assemblies. The systems also assist the user to assume a desired posture and provide ergonomic and integral support after the user is situated in the desired posture. More particularly, the use of the present invention does not require the help of a therapist or additional muscle control on the part of the user.