Patent ID: 6209463
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A device for supporting a structure in a horizontal position and an inclined position, said device comprising:an arm having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein said first end is pivotally attachable to the structure and said second end portion is connected to a stationary body such that the arm can pivot from one position wherein the structure is in a horizontal position to another position wherein the structure is in an inclined position;a biasing member connected to said arm second end portion, wherein said biasing member urges said arm into said another position;a shaft having a first end and a second end, said shaft first end pivotally connected to said arm second end portion; anda lock mechanism movably connected to said shaft second end between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when said lock mechanism is in said locked position, said lock mechanism prevents movement of said shaft.