Abstract: Improvements in mechanisms and devices for reclining the recumbent human body in an inclined, head-downward position from an initial horizontal position and returning it to such horizontal position; improvements in user hand operated drive mechanisms wherein the reclined user of the device may readily affectuate and control both the rate and degree of recline and return in such devices; stabilizing mechanisms and constructions for smoothly, uniformly and dependably inclining and returning a seated or recumbent reclining device; improvements in reclining devices for use in seated or recumbent positions of the operator/user.

Abstract: Improvements in devices for reclining the incumbent human body in an inclined, head-downward position; improvements in foot-ankle suspension systems for use in such body reclining and inclining devices; improvements in hand operated mechanisms permitting the user of the device to control the rate and degree of recline in such devices; locking means for releaseably securing the device in horizontal and fully inclined positions.