Patent ID: 6986177
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: A61G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for supporting an individual, the apparatus comprising: a handle having an arcuate portion with an arc length configured to permit a user grasping the arcuate portion to slide one or two hands along the arcuate portion such that the user pivots about the center of the arcuate portion to face another direction while retaining grasp of the arcuate portion; a base coupled to the handle such that the base securely supports the handle and the user during movement around the arcuate portion; a hinge connecting the handle to the base, the hinge configured to enable the handle to rotate from substantially vertical storage positions to a substantially horizontal support position; and a bar mounted to the base and coupled to the handle, the bar configured to enable lateral slidable adjustable of the handle along the bar to desired selected positions.