Patent ID: 6588020
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
A portable back support device for applying pressure to an area of a person's back while substantially elimniating pressure form a prescribed area of the back comprising,at least one first panel and a plurality of second panels all connected to form a cover shaped to be placed on the back of a human torso, the first panel formed by a recessed covering for facing the prescribed area of the person's anatomy and a second covering spaced rearwardly from and shorter than the recessed covering so as to allow the first panel to accept tensional loading but not comapressional loading, the plurality of second panels each having a thickness greater than the first panel, and fasteners connected to the first and/or second panels for securing the device in a position to enable supportive pressure to be applied to a desired first back area without applying any supportive pressure to the prescribed area.