Abstract:
The invention relates to an adjustable table for use while laying in a prone position. A bench frame is pivotally attached to a support frame. A post is pivotally connected to the bench frame provides means to adjust the angle between the bench frame and the support frame. A headrest is provided for securing the head while laying face down. A detachable foot platform is also provided.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to an adjustable table for relieving back stress (including lower and upper spine, and extremities) while in a prone position. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved table device. 
         [0003]    An individual having an injured cervical and/or lumbar back regions needs to minimize the stress and strain on the lower back. Lying in a prone position on ones stomach minimizes stress and strain on the lower back, and also reduces strain on the neck. Such an individual cannot work at a desk without a great deal of discomfort. 
         [0004]    The current invention provides a way for an individual to work at a desk while in a prone position. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved table for lying in a prone position. 
         [0006]    The device comprises a bench frame which is pivotally attached to a support frame at a first end. A post is connected to the bench frame, and provides means to adjust the angle between the bench frame and the support frame. A headrest is provided. A detachable foot platform is also provided. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]    The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
           [0008]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the present invention with a bench frame in a raised position. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  is a side elevational view with the bench frame in raised position. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  is a side elevational view with the bench frame in lowered position. 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  is a top plan view of the invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  is a front elevational view of the bench frame in raised position. 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  is a rear elevational view of the invention illustrating positioning of a foot platform. 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  is a front elevational view illustrating positioning of a headrest. 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  illustrates perspective views of the headrest and the foot platform. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0016]    Referring generally to the  FIGS. 1-7 , the present invention  10  is illustrated. A generally rectangular base support frame  12  has a pair of longitudinally placed side rails  14  and a pair of opposed lateral end rails  16  aligned perpendicular to the side rails  14 , and affixed to the side rails  14  at opposed ends. A cross brace  18  is affixed to inner surfaces of the side rails  14 . Legs  20  are fixedly joined at one end to the end rails  16  and at the other end to base support members  22 . The support members  22  contact a supporting surface, such as a floor. The support frame  12  is preferably composed of rectangular tubing. 
         [0017]    As more particularly shown in  FIG. 5 , a bench frame  24  having a first end (foot end) and a second end (head end) is pivotally connected at the first end to the support frame  12 , preferably by hinges  26 . The bench frame  24  has a first pair of inner longitudinally placed rails  28  and a pair of outer longitudinally placed rails  30 . The inner rails  28  are relatively greater in length than the outer rails  30 . The outer rails  30  have apertures  32  formed therethrough. A lateral rail  34  is aligned perpendicular to, and mounted to first ends of the rails  28 , 30 . A panel  36  having an upper planer surface and a lower planer surface is mounted between the inner rails  28  and the lateral rail  34 . A cross brace  38  having an upper surface and a lower surface is affixed to inner surfaces of the inner rails  28 . A second pair of outer longitudinally placed rails  40  extend from the cross brace  38 , and a lateral end rail  42  is affixed to a second end of the outer rails  40 . The bench frame  24  is preferably composed of rectangular tubing. 
         [0018]    A first body section pad  46 , which may include multiple sections, and a second body section pad  48  are mounted on an upper surface of the bench frame  24 . The first pad  46  is positioned principally for the lower body torso and the second pad  48  is positioned principally for the upper body. As illustrated the first pad  46  is relatively wider than the second pad  48 , allowing a user to hang their arms off of the second pad  48 . 
         [0019]    Referring to the  FIG. 5 , pivot means  50 , preferably comprised of a pair of opposed downwardly depending plates  52  having apertures formed therethrough and a bolt and nut  56 , is affixed to the cross brace  38  of the bench frame  24 . A tubular post  60  having a top wall, bottom wall and side walls has an aperture formed though the side walls formed juxtaposed a first end of the post  60 . The post  60  is demountably secured to the pivot means  50 , and is pivotally attached to the bench frame  24 . A generally U-shaped bracket  62  is pivotally affixed to the cross brace  18  of the support frame  12 . The bracket  62  has apertures formed therethrough to accept a locking mechanism  64 , such as a nut and bolt, or a spring-loaded pin. The post  60  has a series of adjustment apertures  66  formed through the side walls relative a second end. The apertures  66  are dimensioned to be operatively engaged with the locking means  64 . Thus, the post  60  is vertically adjustable to selectively adjust the angle of the support frame  12  relative to the bench frame  24  by aligning the post  60  though the bracket  62  at different levels. The locking mechanism  64  is disengaged and then selectively engage at a different adjustment aperture. The U-shaped bracket  62  pivots to accommodate the post  60  movement in securely engaging with the locking mechanism  64 . 
         [0020]    The post  60  when disengaged from the locking means  64  pivots horizontally relative to the supporting surface, such as the floor, and the bench frame  24  is positioned parallel to the support frame  12 . 
         [0021]    A foot platform  70  comprised of a panel  72  and a pair of rods  74  is detachably connected by engaging the rods  74  though the apertures  32  of the outer rails  30 . It can be readily seen that the positioning of the platform  70  can be adjusted according to the height of a user. 
         [0022]    A headrest  80  comprised of a headrest frame support  82  with a pair of dowels  84  and a plurality of headrest cushion sections  86  is slidably connected to channels  88  integrally formed at the second end of the bench frame  24 . An individual may lay face down on the headrest cushion sections  86  and not have to turn their neck or head to breathe. 
         [0023]    The table  10  allows the user to lay face down which may relieve or reduce lower back pain, which is lumbar spine stress from sitting or standing. The headrest  80  supports the head, which may reduce or remove neck pain caused by cervical spine stress. The detachable and adjustable foot platform  70  allows the user to effectively position the body and head for work at a desk. It can be readily seen that the second pad  48  is narrowed to maximize the ability of the arms and hands to move and manipulate under the bench frame  24  and perform work on the surface of a standard desk. 
         [0024]    In use, the table  10  is positioned perpendicular to a desk. The angle of incline for the bench frame  24  is adjusted to the desired height relative to a desk. The foot platform  70  is adjusted to position the body, hands and feet. The user then mounts the table  10  and lays in a prone position. 
         [0025]    There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims attached.