Patent ID: 7716761
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An adaptive positioning system comprising a plurality of substantially planar longitudinal elements, each said longitudinal element having first and second longitudinal edges and first and second ends; at least one frame member having an adjustably fixed spatial relationship with a plurality of said longitudinal elements to form a conforming assembly capable of supporting a person, said conforming assembly having first and second side edges; support means comprising at least one bearing for rotatably supporting said conforming assembly via said at least one frame member, said at least one bearing facilitating rotation of said conforming assembly about a longitudinal axis; rotation means comprising at least one motive component for rotating said conforming assembly to a predetermined angular position about a longitudinal axis; and control means generating at least one control signal for controlling said rotation means; wherein at least one said conforming assembly side edge is hinged longitudinally to a lateral reverse-foldable longitudinal assembly comprising an inner foldable element pivotally and reversibly-lockably connected longitudinally to an outer foldable element.