PORTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT APPARATUS

Abstract

A portable lumbar support apparatus comprising a fabric panel removably mountable on to a backrest of a seat. The fabric panel comprises at least one vertical patch of loop fastener attached onto a front face. The apparatus further comprises a pillow comprising at least one patch of hook fastener removably attachable to the loop fastener of the fabric panel at different heights to support lumbar region in a seated position. The height of the pillow is adjustable for different users by attaching the pillow at different position along the vertical patch of the fabric panel.

Claims

1. A portable lumbar support apparatus comprising: a fabric panel removably mountable on to a backrest of a seat, the fabric panel comprises at least one vertical patch of loop fastener on a front face; and a pillow comprising at least one patch of hook fastener removably attachable to the loop fastener of the fabric panel at different heights to support lumbar region.

2. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pillow comprises closed cell foam.

3. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pillow comprises a cylindrical pillow.

4. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fabric panel comprises a fastening member for removably mounting to the backrest of the seat.

5. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pillow is removably attachable at different heights along the vertical patch of the fabric panel.

6. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 4, wherein the fastening member comprise a hook and loop type fastener.

7. The portable lumbar support apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pillow is positioned to rest against the lower back region of a user in a seated position.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT VIEWS OF DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of the portable lumbar support apparatus.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable lumbar support apparatus mounted on a vehicle seat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Referring to FIG. 1, showing a front view of the portable lumbar support apparatus 100 according to an embodiment. The portable lumbar support apparatus 100 comprises a holder panel 110 made of soft fabric removably mountable on to a backrest of a seat. The fabric panel 110 comprises one or more narrow vertically extending patches of loop fastener member 112 attached onto a front face 114. The portable lumbar support apparatus 100 further comprises a support pillow 120 comprising one or more patches of hook fastener member 122 configured to removably attach to the loop fastener member 112 of the fabric panel 110 at different heights to support lumbar region of a user in a seated position. The fabric panel 110 may comprise a thin cushion pad enclosed within a soft fabric cover for providing added comfort to users. The height of the pillow 120 is adjustable by attaching the pillow 120 at different position along the vertical patch of loop fastener 112 present on the fabric panel 110. The fabric panel 110 of the portable lumbar support apparatus 100 comprises a pair of complementary fastening members 116 for easy and quick mounting on to the backrest of vehicle seat.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the portable lumbar support apparatus 100 mounted onto a backrest 142 of a vehicle seat 140. The seat 140 can be a seating apparatus with a backrest portion such as a chair, recliner or a vehicle seat. The pillow 120 can be removably attached to the fabric panel and can be positioned anywhere along the vertical patch of loop fastener 112. The hook fasteners 122 attached to the rear portion of the pillow facilitates in attachment of the pillow 120 to the loop fastener 112 of the fabric panel 110.

[0014] The pillow 120 comprises a closed cell foam material in different shapes and the closed cell foam material is enclosed within the pillow cover. The pillow material inside the cover can be replaced, added or removed via a closure. In another embodiment, the pillow 120 may comprise inflatable chamber, cushion or bedding material. In an exemplary embodiment, the pillow 120 may comprise a cylindrical pillow or lumbar pillow.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, the fabric panel 110 may comprise two narrow patches of loop fastener 112 extending vertically along substantial portion of the fabric panel 110. The pillow 120 comprises two patches of hook fasteners 122 spaced apart in such a way so that it matches with the positioning of loop fastener patches 112. The height of the pillow 120 is adjustable by attaching the pillow 120 at different position along the vertical patch of loop fastener 112 present on the fabric panel 110. Users can adjust the position of the pillow 120 according to their body structure by easily unfastening and fastening the pillow 120 onto the fabric panel 110.

[0016] In one embodiment, the fastening member 116 may comprise hook and loop type fastener, sold under tradename VELCRO. In another embodiment, the fastening members 116 may comprise snap fit fastener, loop fastener, strap or buckle type fastener. The pillow 120 is positioned to rest against the lower back region of a user in a seated position. In an embodiment, the fabric panel 110 is rectangular with a dimension of 12″×28″. The pillow 120 may comprise a square, rectangular, or cylindrical structure.

[0017] The apparatus 100 can be easily carried along during traveling. The apparatus can be quickly installed and adjusted based on user preferences. When left installed in a vehicle such as a car, multiple drivers or passengers can make use of the lumbar support 100 by adjusting the pillow 120 according to their body features such as height, position of spinal curvature and the like.

[0018] The foregoing description comprises illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein.