Abstract: A modular device is configured to provide different levels of knee extension to a patient by being moveable between an assembled or “rest” configuration and a detached or “therapy” configuration. The device includes a proximal section with an inclined upper surface and a separate distal section with an inclined upper surface. When attached, the proximal and distal sections form a single continuous incline for supporting a patient's leg. At least one of the sections also includes an ankle supporting cavity that holds the patient's ankle and heel and provides greater stretching/extension of the patient's knee.

Abstract: A device for allowing the puborectalis muscle to relax for easier fecal matter evacuation. The device differs from current units because it is a lightweight, portable unit that can collapse and be hidden away from view. The device has a nonslip foot rest that is adjustable based on differences in height of users. An unlocking mechanism enables a user to unlock the foot rests and fold them for easy storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure comprises methods, apparatus, components, and techniques for performing a squat exercise. Embodiments of the present disclosure may assist the user to carry out a squat with proper form to reduce the risk of injury and increase effectiveness of the exercise. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise a forward knee-arresting surface to restrict forward movement of the user's knees in order to keep the knees in line with the user's toes. Embodiments of the present disclosure further comprise lateral knee guides. A resistive force may be applied to the lateral knee guides to increase muscle exertion while carrying out the exercise.

Abstract: A system related to providing elevated support and positioning of the feet to place the body of a user in a posture facilitating bowel elimination during seated-position toilet use.

Abstract: A foot rest including: a foot receptacle, the foot receptacle including a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion intersects the second portion; a cross-member disposed on a first side of the first portion; and a bucket connector disposed on the first side of the first portion of the foot receptacle, wherein the cross-member is proximate an end of the first portion and the bucket connector is distal to the end of the first portion.

Abstract: A portable kneeling apparatus for providing a selectively deployable fixed structure on which to kneel on comfortably. The portable kneeling apparatus comprises a rectangular body having a padded top surface and a solid bottom surface, two foldable fork legs disposed on opposing ends of the bottom surface of the rectangular body, and handle attached to one end of the top surface which turns both down and away from the portable kneeling apparatus. In this manner, the portable kneeling apparatus allows for the selective deployment of a padded surface secured to the ground by way of two fork legs which, when not deployed, is forms merely a substantially flat rectangular board structure which can be carried by most users with one arm.

Abstract: A portable kneeling support pad used protect and reduce stress on the user's knees when kneeling or standing up from a kneeling position. The support pad includes a flat rectangular base with a chemical resistant, resilient top surface and a flat bottom surface. Attached near one end of the base is a perpendicularly aligned support pole with a handle attached to its distal end. The handle includes a horizontal gripping member that a user may grip when kneeling or standing to an upright position. The base includes a stub perpendicularly aligned with the top surface that selectively engages the lower end of the support pole. Disposed around the upper end of the stub is an adjustable clamp that enables the support pole to rotate 360 degrees around the stub and to move longitudinally relative to the stub to decrease or increase the height of the handle over the support pad.

Abstract: A portable footrest device is provided, the footrest having a first and a second support portion, each of the first and second support portions having a first and second connector elements configured for releasable connection to a structure; and a first and a second foot portion coupled to said first and second support portions, wherein said first and second foot portions are configured to couple and decouple. A method for utilizing an enclosed space to rest a user's feet on a footrest, the foot rest having a foot portion is also provided.

Abstract: A chair including a seat member for supporting a user, a backrest member mounted on the seat member, an adjustable platform attached to the backrest member in which the adjustable platform is selectively adjustable to provide a desired contour for supporting the back of a user seated within the chair, and a multipoint adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the adjustable platform along multiple locations of the platform to provide a desired contour for supporting the back of a user seated within the chair. The chair may be custom fitted to a specific user where the curvature of a user's back (e.g., in the spinal region) is measured relative to an idealized curvature, and the multi-point adjustment mechanism of the chair may be dialed in to improve the user's posture as the user uses the chair.

Abstract: The folding step ladder has lower and upper treads and lower and upper risers which are pivotal relative to the treads. The ladder also has front and back side panels on each side of the treads. The side panels on each side are pivotal relative to each other. The lower riser is pivotal relative to the lower tread and to both of the front side panels. A rear panel is pivotal relative to both of the back side panels and the upper tread. When the step ladder is closed or folded and one of its components is lifted, gravity causes the step ladder to open or to unfold. When another of its components is lifted while the step ladder is open or unfolded, gravity causes the step ladder to close or to fold. Handles are provided on the two components to facilitate lifting of them.

Abstract: The articulating foot-elevating support includes a base into which a hydraulically actuated cylinder of telescoping sections arises therefrom to support a foot-shaped footrest thereon. The articulating foot-elevating support is designed for a specific use of aiding an end user in tying shoes onto his/her feet. The footrest can articulate about a pivot point atop the topmost telescoping section in a manner consistent with that of an ankle of a foot. The footrest includes an imprint of a foot thereon, which is a visual aid to an end user as to placement and orientation of a foot to be placed thereon. The hydraulically actuated cylinder includes multiple telescoping sections that enable the footrest elevation to be raised and lowered. The foot-shaped footrest may include a heel stop that prevents a foot from sliding off of the foot-shaped footrest when in use.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided having a member, a first support, and a second support. The first support may be connected to, and hold up, a first end of the member, and the second support may be connected to, and hold up a second end of the member. The member may have a top surface and a bottom surface. There may be a slot running along the top surface of the member. The slot may be configured so that a blade of a skate fits snugly into the slot. The apparatus may further include a plurality of devices, which connect the first support with the second support. The member may be disconnected from the first support and from the second support and placed in either a right side up state in which the top surface is showing or in an upside down state in which the bottom surface is showing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable footrest including a top plate, a leg which supports the top plate and which is foldable, a support for maintaining the leg at an upright state, and a slider which has a square C-shaped sliding portion formed at a portion of both sides thereof and ended at an end thereof, and which has protrusions formed at a lower surface thereof. The slider is arranged at both sides of the top plate, and the sliding portion of the slider moves along an edge of the top plate.

Abstract: A support stool is provided. The support stool includes a pivotable top plate and a first support beam pivotably affixed to a bottom surface of the top plate. A first support block and a second support block are affixed to the bottom surface of the top plate. First and second footplates are coupled to corresponding ends of the first support beam and a second support beam, wherein the first and second support blocks are spaced apart from opposing side surfaces of the first and second support beams. The support stool includes a first holding member extending through the first footplate and the first holding member extends partially into a surface of the first support block.

Abstract: An adjustable footrest includes a pair of side members connected edge to edge by a plurality of hinges. A plurality of padded semi-circular apertures, located along the connected edges between the hinges, allows a user to rest his feet and legs in an elevated position, as required by certain medical conditions. The level of elevation is incrementally adjusted by widening or narrowing and subsequently locking the apex angle. An additional means of incremental elevation adjustment includes a plurality of telescoping legs and floor pads.

Abstract: A bench is used to support and provide access to a skate in an elevated position relative to a floor surface. The bench includes a seat portion having a sitting surface provided thereon, and a leg structure mounted to the seat portion and adapted to support the seat portion relative to the floor surface. A support portion is connected to the seat portion and provided with a through-slotted support surface adapted to receive and support a skate. The support surface includes at least one through-slot formed longitudinally thereof and dimensioned to receive a depending structure provided on a sole of the skate.

Abstract: A portable footrest for elevating the feet of an individual when seated on a toilet includes an elongated carrying case and two collapsible rectangular box like support members. The footrest also includes a cross member for positioning the support members in a temporarily fixed spaced relationship. Each of the support members includes four rectangular or square shaped elements pivotally connected to one another and wherein one of the side of one of the elements is releaseably connected to an opposite side of another of the elements and each of the support members is positionable in a flat linear end-to-end relationship with two interior elements and two end elements for storage in the carry case. A block on three of the elements prevent the elements from rotating more than about 90° when forming a rectangular box like support. Further, a releaseable latch fastens the outer edges of the elements to form a box like structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a folding portable footstool with a support surface that is adjustable to multiple angles and multiple heights. The footstool includes a base, a first leg member, a second leg member, and a platform which when engaged by one or both of the leg members is adjustable to one of a plurality of possible angles and one of a plurality of possible heights. When neither leg member is engaged, the footstool can be folded to facilitate portability and ease of storage.

Abstract: A multipurpose, lower extremity, examination stool, has at least one light set in integral cooperation with at least one mirror to facilitate an examination of a foot by a person, a clinician, or a doctor. The foot examination stool preferably has a top mirror and a slide mirror. The slide mirror is slidably mounted below the top mirror and has a set of lights, to illuminate both the slide mirror and the lower extremity being tested or examined. The top mirror is illuminated by two sets of lights hingedly or rotatably mounted adjacently thereto and perpendicular to the slide mirror.

Abstract: A portable footrest for elevating the feet of an individual when seated on a toilet includes an elongated carrying case and two collapsible rectangular box like support members. The footrest also includes a cross member for positioning the support members in a temporarily fixed spaced relationship. Each of the support members includes four rectangular or square shaped elements pivotally connected to one another and wherein one of the side of one of the elements is releaseably connected to an opposite side of another of the elements and each of the support members is positionable in a flat linear end-to-end relationship with two interior elements and two end elements for storage in the carry case. A block on three of the elements prevent the elements from rotating more than about 90° when forming a rectangular box like support. Further, a releaseable latch fastens the outer edges of the elements to form a box like structure.

Abstract: One embodiment of a portable acrobatic training apparatus (I) with which to support and instruct athletes learning back handsprings having opposing flat vertical ends (16), a resilient arcuate uppermost surface (10), a flat horizontal base (12), and a convex near surface (14). Said trainer apparatus is of approximate elliptical shape, rests on its base until intentionally activated by user, is self-limiting rotationally, and returns to start position automatically following each usage.

Abstract: A leg rest and exercise apparatus constructed of an elongated planar member having concave depressions in one end thereof for receiving the legs of a user. The opposite end of the planar member has an irregular surface, preferably a plurality of protrusions, for engaging a support surface to prevent the apparatus from sliding during use.

Abstract: A furniture system includes a chair and an ottoman. The chair, includes a seat, a seatback, first and second armrests, first and second base structures, and at least one chair linkage system. The seat moves relative to the first and second base structures according to the at least one linkage system. The chair includes a recess that stores the ottoman. The ottoman includes a top structure and at least one base structure. The top structure transitions between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the top structure is positioned at a first angle relative to the at least one base structure and moves relative to the at least one base structure. In the second mode, the top structure is positioned at a second angle relative to the at least one base structure and remains fixed relative to the at least one base structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and unique method and apparatus for providing rest for the feet of special needs. More particularly, present invention provides a new and unique foot rest that is easily anchored to any standard elementary school-sized chair and that allows a student to sit with proper posture and alignment, as well as get sensory input from having his/her feet on a solid surface.

Abstract: An ergonomic footrest includes a substantially planar platform having a pair of lateral extensions. A support structure suspends the platform a desired distance above an underlying surface. The support structure includes means for adjusting the height and angle of the platform.

Abstract: A foot rest features a body presenting a downward facing bottom side for bearing against a floor of a vehicle and an upward facing top side presenting two top side sloping sections extending upwardly toward one another away from opposing ends of the body. The foot rest is placed a position in front of a vehicle's occupant seat with the opposing ends on opposite sides of an axis passing centrally through the seat in a forward direction, and the occupant rests one or both feet each on a respective one of the top side sloping sections. This fully supports the bottom of the foot, avoiding a common problem with bucket chairs, most of which have lumbar and thigh support, where the thigh and the back of the leg push the knees away from each other, tilting the feet onto their blades and leading to discomfort during long distance travel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable footrest including a top plate, a leg which supports the top plate and which is foldable, a support for maintaining the leg at an upright state, and a slider which has a square C-shaped sliding portion formed at a portion of both sides thereof and ended at an end thereof, and which has protrusions formed at a lower surface thereof. The slider is arranged at both sides of the top plate, and the sliding portion of the slider moves along an edge of the top plate.

Abstract: A resting device assembly for supporting a person above a surface during a procedure includes a resting device and a trolley. The resting device includes a device top assembly having a padded device top that supports the person during the procedure, and a device frame that supports the device top assembly. The device frame includes a frame base, a frame leg assembly having a plurality of spaced apart legs that supports the frame base and the device top assembly above the surface, and a height adjuster that adjusts the length of the plurality of spaced apart legs so as to raise and lower the device top relative to the surface. The frame base is a substantially rigid frame base that significantly increases the overall strength, support, and stability of the resting device assembly. The trolley defines a storage area for storing procedure materials that are usable during the procedure.

Abstract: The foot support is a support for use with pedicures or the like, and provides a comfortable rest for the user's foot or ankle. The foot support includes an elongated body having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, with the first end thereof having a recess formed therein. The recess is substantially parabolic in cross section and is adapted for receiving the heel or ankle of the user's foot. The second end of the elongated body is substantially planar and adapted for positioning on a support surface, such as the edge of a foot bath. The elongated body defines at least one outer side surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending recesses formed therein. Preferably, the elongated body is simulates a flower when viewed from an end.

Abstract: A device for a person to reduce straining during expulsion of fecal matter into a toilet. The device comprises a block-shaped footrest placed on a floor in front of the toilet. The person sitting on the toilet will place both feet upon the block-shaped footrest to elevate his/her lower body into a quasi-squat position without any change to above-the-waste posture to reduce straining significantly.

Abstract: A footrest is described, having a platform, a side rail and a plurality of surfaces for supporting one's feet.

Abstract: The ottoman recliner chair includes a pair of opposed side panels, a seat coupled between the side panels, and a back pivotably coupled to the seat. The back is pivotable between a stowed, horizontal position and a generally vertical position. A footrest is coupled to the side panels and seat with a footrest linkage. The footrest is movable between a stowed and extended position wherein the ottoman recliner chair is movable between a stowed ottoman position with the back in the horizontal position and the footrest in stowed position, and a reclined position with the back in the generally vertical extended position and the footrest in extended position.

Abstract: The foot support is a support for use with pedicures or the like, and provides a comfortable rest for the user's foot or ankle. The foot support includes an elongated body having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, with the first end thereof having a recess formed therein. The recess is substantially parabolic in cross section and is adapted for receiving the heel or ankle of the user's foot. The second end of the elongated body is substantially planar and adapted for positioning on a support surface, such as the edge of a foot bath. The elongated body defines at least one outer side surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending recesses formed therein. Preferably, the elongated body is simulates a flower when viewed from an end.

Abstract: This invention is related to an ottoman convertible to a seating unit comprising a back-support assembly, a seat-support assembly, a base frame, and a pair of opposed armrests. Additionally, the ottoman includes a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, where the linkage system is configured to rotatably couple the seat-support assembly to the back-support assembly, and translatably couple the seat-support assembly and the base frame. In operation, this furniture piece is moveable between a closed position, resembling an ottoman, and an open position, wherein the back-support assembly forms the backrest of a seating unit accessible to a seated occupant. Specifically, the pivotably interconnected linkages operate such that rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces forward translation of the seat-support assembly in relation to the base frame. This movement coincidentally induces the pair of opposed armrests to raise.

Abstract: A collapsible footrest for universal use with similarly collapsible outdoor chairs comprising a fabric footrest panel supported vertically by a first pair of crossed support members and supported horizontally in relation to a chair by a second pair of crossed support members affixed to the chair at its base. The ends of the second crossed support members are joined by bi-directional couplings and hinged couplings that allow the footrest to fold into and collapse with the associated chair for storage while also limiting the motion of the footrest during use such that the foot rest panel is optimally positioned in an upright position to comfortably support a seated user's legs.

Abstract: A gardening chair configured to facilitate increase access to the area proximate thereto for a user. The gardening chair further includes a stationary base that is configured to provide structural support. Pivotally attached to the base is a sitting platform configured to receive a user thereon. Pins are utilized to pivotally connect the sitting platform and the base. The gardening chair further includes two pivot pins mounted to the sitting platform functioning to engage with the base and control the amount of pivotal movement of the sitting platform.

Abstract: A self-inflatable footrest for use in a vehicle or a plane that comprises an elongated body having a floor-rest surface and a foot-supporting surface which is inclined with respect to the floor-rest surface. The footrest consists of an air-proof inner casing filled with plastic foam and provided with a valve for sealing the interior of the inner casing or for opening connection thereof to the atmosphere so that when the valve is opened, the plastic foam can be compressed for displacing air from the cells of the plastic foam with subsequent closing of the valve, whereby the footrest becomes several times smaller in value for convenience of storage and transportation.

Abstract: This invention is ergonomically designed to make putting on footwear much easier. It is designed at the most comfortable height as well as angle for ones foot to rest while doing up ones footwear. It is also designed to put the foot in a good position to do self pedicures or shoe polishing etc. This invention is needed by many and will be appreciated by all.

Abstract: A step-extending device is adapted for use in association with a walker to ascend or descend a stairway. The step-extending device may employ a first base and a second base, each of which is adapted to receive legs of a walker upon respective upper surfaces. The device may be used in connection with a frame that connects the first and second bases to each other. A cross member connects first and second bases. A frame includes one or more upright members with handles adapted for grasping and moving the step-extending device from one stair to another stair during use. The height of each of the first and second support bases is adjusted to approximate the height of stairs upon a stairway, so that stairs of essentially any height may be accommodated.

Abstract: An inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket is an inflatable bladder constructed from polyvinyl-chloride material with heat sealing for assembly. The two chambers allow for flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with varying levels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by additional ribbing on each side also made from polyvinyl-chloride material. The ottoman has a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour polyvinyl-chloride material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor.

Abstract: An article of furniture comprising a frame including a first portion disposed in a horizontal direction and having an opening centrally disposed therein and a second portion attached to an underside of the first portion and disposed in a vertical direction. A predetermined plurality of leg members are connected to such underside of the frame's first portion of said frame to maintain the frame at a desired height. A flat member having a smooth finish on one side and a cushion on an opposite side. A first device is provided to enable rotating of the flat member to expose one of such smooth finish and such cushion as desired. There is a second device provided to maintain the flat member in a substantially horizontal plane during use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leg support structure of a computer desk capable of synchronous sliding movement, comprising a stand, a leg pad, two L-shaped prop stands and two sliding collars. The stand is formed into an inverse U-shape, and the leg pad is formed into a planar configuration. The leg pad comprises a lower pivot opening and an upper pivot opening formed on both sides of the leg pad, wherein the locations of the lower openings and the upper pivot openings are corresponding to positions of a lower pivot and two L-shaped prop stands. The lower pivot is positioned though the lower pivots openings of the leg pad in order to pivot to a support located at a center of the two arcing grooves. The L-shaped prop stands, the two sliding collars, the pulley and a slider are engaged in such that various elevation changes can be achieved.

Abstract: A portable footrest including a foot platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and a heater in thermal communication with the bottom surface. A housing is disposed in supporting relation to the foot platform and the heater. The housing is shaped and dimensioned to maintain the foot platform and the heater above a level of a surface upon which the footrest is placed. An electronic assembly is in electrical communication with the heater. The electronic assembly includes an electrical connector for connection to an power source, means for manually energizing and de-energizing the heater, and means for automatically de-energizing the heater.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a folding ottoman which is convertible to a chair having the usual seat and back rest. A seat frame extends between a pair of opposing arm panels. A storage compartment is slidably connected to the arm panels below the seat frame. The storage compartment is adapted to slide outwardly relative to the seat frame in response to a pulling force applied thereto so as to enable a user to gain access to a storage space at the interior of the storage compartment. A flip-up back rest is pivotally connected to the pair of arm panels by way of a pair of machine bolts extending therebetween. The back rest is rotatable relative to the seat frame from a horizontal, closed position lying atop the seat frame at which the ottoman is established to a vertical, open position standing upwardly from the seat frame at which the chair is established.

Abstract: A foldable scaffold is convertible between a use position and a folded position. In the use position, the scaffold may be used to support one or more people standing thereon. In the folded position, the scaffold may be more compact and easy to carry or store.

Abstract: A cane having a substantially vertical member, a base attached to the substantially vertical member with at least three legs and a first tread proximate the substantially vertical member, a second tread moveably connected to the first tread, the second tread having at least one leg and being moveable from a retracted position to an extended position. A cane having a handle means for carrying the cane and for steadying a user of the cane, a platform means for stepping upon by the user, the platform means secured to the handle means and an extension means for retractably extending the platform means. A method of climbing a vertical rise that includes positioning, at a bottom of a vertical rise, a cane having an extendable platform, extending the platform, stepping upon the platform, stepping off the platform onto a surface higher than the bottom of the vertical rise; and retracting the platform.

Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another.

Abstract: A portable prayer cushion comprises a top surface partitioned to a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion including first and second loop lines each having a foremost. A first imaginary line through the first foremost point toward the rear portion is substantially parallel to a second imaginary line through the second foremost point toward the rear portion where surface portions inside the loop lines are recessed to form first and second openings.

Abstract: A combination step stool and mechanic's seat in the form of a molded plastic, generally parallelepiped configuration includes a seat on one side supported on casters on the opposite side with a step stool surface adjacent the backside of the seat and spaced from a front side surface of the seat which includes a recess tray for tools and other items.

Abstract: A portable and stabilized foot rest for positioning on a supporting surface, such as a floor, or the like. The foot rest comprises a generally, rectangularly shaped housing mounting a pair of V-configured legs recessible within the housing in a storage or transporting mode, and extendible for use in a foot supporting mode. Plural releasable locking mechanisms are provided to secure the foot rest in the respective modes.