A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

A tilting inversion exerciser includes a foot support attached to an extension of a table, a carrier attached to the extension, a spindle attached to the extension, and a foot retaining device includes a lever having an oblong hole for slidably engaging with the spindle, a stem slidably attached to the lever, a pin attached to the stem and slidably engaged in a curved channel of the carrier biased to engage with the carrier, and the lever is engageable with the pin for retaining the pin to the carrier and for preventing the pin from being disengaged from the carrier when the extension of the table is inverted to an up-side-down position, and for giving some security to the user while conducting the inversion exercises.

A device for generating sensory stimuli, corresponding to sensory stimuli emanating from a reference person, for a child comprises a receiving unit for receiving a data stream from a device for acquiring sensory stimuli, emanating from a reference person, and a transducer unit, which is coupled to the receiving unit and is controllable by the data stream. The transducer unit generates at least either body-borne sound, which corresponds to the heart sounds, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or movements, which correspond to the movements, described by the data stream, of the reference person, or airborne sound, which corresponds to the airborne sound generated by the reference person and is described by the data stream.

A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

A bodyweight stabilizing locomotive device includes a frame configured to support locomotive movement and a stabilizing assembly carried by the frame. The stabilizing assembly has a first spring assembly with a first spring constant, a second spring assembly with a second spring constant different from the first spring constant, and a third spring assembly with a third spring constant different from the first and second spring constants. At least one of the first, second, and third spring assemblies includes lockout means which prevent extension of the one of the first, second, and third spring assemblies beyond a maximum extension.

A remotely controlled powered chair may include a support frame, a seat pivotally mounted on the support frame, an rotary actuator mounted between the support frame and the seat to drive the seat to move relative to the support frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the seat, and a linear actuator mounted between the seat and the backrest to drive the backrest to move relative to the seat. Thus, the rotary actuator may be controlled by an electrically control device to drive the seat to pivot relative to the support frame reciprocally in a pendulum manner so that the seat is pivoted relative to the support frame automatically. In addition, the linear actuator may be controlled by the electrically control device to adjust the inclined angle of the backrest so as to provide a comfortable sensation to the user. A remotely controlled powered chair may include a base assembly. A chair frame is supported on the base assembly. An actuator mechanism may communicate with the base assembly and the chair frame, and is operable to actuate the chair frame between first and second positions.

The segmented mattress consists of a cover with upper and lower parts connected by a zipper and contains foam sheets and a spring part. The foam sheets are divided into parts, which are placed in mattress elements made in the form of boxes mounted side by side on a fabric base by Velcro fasteners. The fabric base is fastened to the bottom of the mattress inside the mattress by a zipper sewn along its perimeter. The boxes additionally contain massaging electromagnetic devices operating from a programmable control unit. The massaging devices contain a massaging device body, an electromagnet and a guide core with a permanent magnet.

A remotely controlled powered chair may include a support frame, a seat pivotally mounted on the support frame, an rotary actuator mounted between the support frame and the seat to drive the seat to move relative to the support frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the seat, and a linear actuator mounted between the seat and the backrest to drive the backrest to move relative to the seat. Thus, the rotary actuator may be controlled by an electrically control device to drive the seat to pivot relative to the support frame reciprocally in a pendulum manner so that the seat is pivoted relative to the support frame automatically. In addition, the linear actuator may be controlled by the electrically control device to adjust the inclined angle of the backrest so as to provide a comfortable sensation to the user.

A therapeutic chair apparatus designed to enhance blood and vascular circulation through continual motion is disclosed. The described apparatus addresses the technical problem of insufficient therapeutic benefits in existing furniture by providing a programmable control unit that initiates and terminates continuous repositioning of a reclining chair. This repositioning adjusts the leg, torso, and shoulder positions over an extended period, thereby improving circulation. The apparatus includes a start button and a stop button for user control and is electrically coupled to the chair to facilitate motion. The primary use of this apparatus is in therapeutic settings where enhanced circulation is desired. The method involves actuating the start button to begin motion and the stop button to end the motion, providing a comprehensive physical therapy experience. This solution offers a significant improvement over static or limited-motion devices, ensuring sustained therapeutic benefits.

A rehabilitation apparatus for stretching and strengthening a body of a user includes a chair including a seat and a back rest support a body of a user in a seated position. A pair of leg members extend forwardly from the seat to receive the legs of the user. Each leg member is upwardly and downwardly pivotable relative to the chair wherein each leg member of the pair of leg members is designed to facilitate the user in exercising a respective leg. A pair of arm members extend outwardly from the back rest to receive the arms of the user. Each arm member is forwardly and backwardly pivotable relative to the chair wherein each arm member is designed to facilitate the user in exercising a respective arm.