A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a stationary member mounted relative to the frame, a movable member having a pivot member rotatably mounting the movable member about the stationary member, and a fastener securing the pivot member to the stationary member. The patient support apparatus also includes a joint between the pivot member and the stationary member, which is configured to apply a tension force on the fastener.

A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a stationary member mounted relative to the frame, a movable member having a pivot member rotatably mounting the movable member about the stationary member, and a fastener securing the pivot member to the stationary member. The patient support apparatus also includes a joint between the pivot member and the stationary member, which is configured to apply a tension force on the fastener.

A recliner or lift and recliner chair is provided having a recline or lift and recline chair mechanism with preferably with at least one recline or lift-recline actuator that controls a reclining movement or a lifting and reclining movement. The chair mechanism has a recline or lift-recline base, a seat and a back connected thereto. For additional functionality, a cradle assembly is provided in order to provide a cradling movement to the recline or lift-recline base. The cradle assembly includes pivot connections between recline or lift-recline base and the cradle base. A cradle actuator is connected between the cradle base and the recline or lift-recline base. A controller is provided that controls movement of the cradle actuator and preferably at least one recline or lift-recline actuator.

A recliner or lift and recliner chair is provided having a recline or lift and recline chair mechanism with preferably with at least one recline or lift-recline actuator that controls a reclining movement or a lifting and reclining movement. The chair mechanism has a recline or lift-recline base, a seat and a back connected thereto. For additional functionality, a cradle assembly is provided in order to provide a cradling movement to the recline or lift-recline base. The cradle assembly includes pivot connections between recline or lift-recline base and the cradle base. A cradle actuator is connected between the cradle base and the recline or lift-recline base. A controller is provided that controls movement of the cradle actuator and preferably at least one recline or lift-recline actuator.

A collapsible seat having a base and configured to alternatively take a use position and a storage position wherein the seat is collapsed. The seat includes first and second modules. The first module rotates in a vertical plane having longitudinal elements forming a deformable quadrilateral. The first module is articulated about an axis of rotation mounted on a fixed support and, in the use position, at least two longitudinal elements are in surface contact blocking rotation of the first module along a direction of rotation. The second module, mobile in rotation in the same vertical plane as the first module, has a support leg for surface contact with the ground in the use position and a connecting rod fixed between the first module and the support leg. In the use position, the connecting rod and the support leg are in surface contact blocking rotation of the second module.

A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a pivotable securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a pivotable securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

The Back Saver is uniquely designed to move independently, directly effecting the dynamic equilibrium in the user's lumbar disc, to prolong the user's comfort level by promoting continuous movement of their pelvis and lower spine, and to facilitate the user's center of gravity through constant movement. The device for a sitting user includes a base housing comprising an inside annular ledge, an outer flat base and electronic components configured for turning and lifting a sitting user. The device also includes a metal movement plate configured to be received into the inside annular ledge and turn therein via an assistive motor action on the metal movement plate. The device further includes a motor configured to turn and lift the sitting user in a sequence of turning and lifting actions determined by the sitting user.

The Back Saver is uniquely designed to move independently, directly effecting the dynamic equilibrium in the user's lumbar disc, to prolong the user's comfort level by promoting continuous movement of their pelvis and lower spine, and to facilitate the user's center of gravity through constant movement. The device for a sitting user includes a base housing comprising an inside annular ledge, an outer flat base and electronic components configured for turning and lifting a sitting user. The device also includes a metal movement plate configured to be received into the inside annular ledge and turn therein via an assistive motor action on the metal movement plate. The device further includes a motor configured to turn and lift the sitting user in a sequence of turning and lifting actions determined by the sitting user.