Patent ID: 7350249

Claim:
A leg and foot support assembly for an adjustable stationary support, said support assembly capable of moving between a position substantially parallel to said stationary support to a position substantially perpendicular to said stationary support, said assembly comprising: a frame extending laterally relative to said support; an extension section in slidable relationship with said frame, said extension section supported by said frame; at least one guide rail, said guide rail having a longitudinally disposed guide slot substantially coextensive with said guide rail, said extension section in slidable relationship with said guide slot; and a latching assembly for securing said frame to said extension section, said latching assembly located separately from said guide rail, said latching assembly comprising at least one latch, said latch having a first portion and a second portion, each of said portions having a ledge arranged to interact with the ledge of the other said portion to secure said frame to said extension section, at least one of said latches having an inclined surface to allow disengagement of said latch when said extension section contacts an external object; and said latching assembly providing means for extending the length of said assembly when said support assembly is in said substantially parallel position.