Abstract: An exercise support system configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is disclosed. The exercise support system may include a base assembly including a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the system. The system may also include a lift assembly comprising a drive assembly and an arm assembly. A body support (e.g., a seat) may be configured with the arm assembly. In general, the base assembly provides support to the lift assembly, and the lift assembly provides the mechanism(s) and forces to raise and lower the arm assembly (and the body support) thereby supporting at least a portion of the user's weight.

Abstract: An exercise support system configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is disclosed. The exercise support system may include a base assembly including a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the system. The system may also include a lift assembly comprising a drive assembly and an arm assembly. A body support (e.g., a seat) may be configured with the arm assembly. In general, the base assembly provides support to the lift assembly, and the lift assembly provides the mechanism(s) and forces to raise and lower the arm assembly (and the body support) thereby supporting at least a portion of the user's weight.

Abstract: An exercise support machine configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is provided. The exercise support machine can include a frame portion having a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the machine. The machine can further include two vertical support members extending upward from the frame portion and a lever arm pivotally connected to the upper ends of the vertical support members. The lever arm can include a seat connected to a first end of the lever arm and positioned within the interior region of the machine. The machine can further include a lifting mechanism connected to the frame portion and the second end of the lever arm. The lifting mechanism can control the vertical movement of the seat to provide weight bearing support for the user of the machine.

Abstract: A low-profile fluorescent luminaire for attachment to a suspended ceiling and methods for retrofitting the luminaire to an existing lighting system. The low-profile fluorescent luminaire has lightweight “I”-shaped framework comprising a pair of transversely-extending end plates attached adjacent to opposed longitudinal ends of a longitudinally-extending spine. The spine and the end plates have a substantially coplanar arrangement to provide a low-profile structure that closely conforms to the ceiling. The “I”-shaped framework supports a reflector positioned below the spine and end plates when the luminaire is in a supported functional position. The low-profile luminaire can be retrofitted to a suspended ceiling to replace the existing light fixtures or to supplement the light output of an existing lighting system without modifying or removing the existing lighting fixtures.