Patent ID: 7628455
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A seating device for supporting a user sitting in a cross-legged yoga position comprising: (a) a seat having a surface area wide enough to allow the user to sit on the seat in the cross-legged yoga position; (b) a base operatively connected to the seat for supporting the seat; and (c) two adjustable leg supports, the two adjustable leg supports connected on opposite sides of the seat, each leg support for supporting one of the user's legs when the user sits on the seat in the cross-legged yoga position, the each adjustable leg support capable of adjustment to any one of a plurality of support positions as the each adjustable leg support arcs inward towards the center of the seat about a hinge connected between the adjustable leg support and the seat; and (d) two adjusting mechanisms, each adjusting mechanism for supporting one ajustable leg support in the plurality of adjustable leg support positions, where a first end of the each adjusting mechanism is connected to an underside and outside edge of the seat in a first location proximate to the adjustable leg support which is on the same side of the seat as the each adjusting mechanism, and where a second end of the each adjusting mechanism is directly connected to an underside of the adjustable leg support on the same side of the seat as the each adjusting mechanism in a second location which is on an outer edge of the adjustable leg support which is distal from the hinge, the first location of the connection of the first end of the each adjusting mechanism and the second location of the connection of the second end of the each adjusting mechanism for ensuring weight-bearing support for the adjustable leg support and for maximizing the range of motion of the adjustable leg support.