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Apparatus for positioning a human body

  • US 5,930,152 A
  • Filed: 05/10/1996
  • Issued: 07/27/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for positioning a human body comprising:

  • a seat having a plurality of adjustable components;

    a plurality of sensors disposed on said seat;

    at least one capacitive pressure cushion for sensor reading;

    a plurality of actuators and transducers for moving said plurality of components relative to one another; and

    a computer for controlling said seat, said computer receiving output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and sending control signals to said actuators and transducers to adjust positions of said plurality of components, based upon said output from said plurality of sensors, said at least one capacitive pressure cushion and said plurality of actuators and transducers, and data stored in said computer, said data comprising information concerning said body to be positioned, positioning techniques, and presetting parameters.

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