Patent ID: 6076893
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A footrest, adapted for use with a health care chair, said footrest comprising:a frame for attachment to a chair, said frame comprising first and second vertical members and a rearward arcuate member extending between said first and second vertical members, said rearward arcuate member having threaded apertures;first and second footplate members independently pivotally coupled at exterior edges thereof to said first and second vertical members respectively alone a common axis for pivotal movement from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position, said first and second footplate members extending rearwardly of said common axis;a central bracket extending from said rearward arcuate member and pivotally connected to each of said first and second footplate members at interior edges thereof along said common axis for providing additional support to said first and second footplate members; andvertically adjustable threaded stop members received by said threaded apertures, lower ends of said stop members pressing against each of said first and second footplate members for maintaining each of said first and second footplate members at a fixed position of tilt.