Abstract: The present invention relates to chairs and work stations. One embodiment of the present invention is for a chair comprising a base and a seat supported by the base, wherein the seat has a seat front and a seat back. The chair includes a backrest and a backrest support for supporting the backrest in a position relative to the seat which allows the seat to be utilized in a first and a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation includes an occupant sitting on the seat facing forward, and the second mode of operation includes an occupant sitting on the seat facing rearward. A stowable table is attached to the backrest. When in an upright position the stowable table extends in a substantially rearward direction. The stowable table may be stowed when not in use. A method of setting up and utilizing a portable work station is also described. The method includes utilizing a chair-table combination wherein the table is stowable.

Abstract: A body board is provided having upper and lower plastic components defining an outer plastic shell having a hollow interior. The underside of the plastic shell defines a pair of runners which serve to space handholds disposed about the periphery of the body board from the ground on which the body board rests. A fiberglass reinforcement structure having upper and lower sheets is disposed within the hollow interior. The fiberglass sheets are bent or curved across the width of the body board to provide increased structural support for resistance to deflection or sagging of the body board when supporting a patient. The thickness of the upper and lower plastic shell components and the thickness of the upper and lower sheets of the fiberglass reinforcement structure are substantially uniform over a central x-ray region. Also, none of the upper and lower plastic shell components or the upper and lower fiberglass sheets extend vertically over any portion thereof disposed within the central x-ray region.