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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2001
Robert D. Harris, Logan, UT (US);
William R. Hachtmann, Oakhurst, CA (US);
Daniel Haynie, North Logan, UT (US);
RDH Enterprises, LLC, Logan, UT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for performing spinal therapy is disclosed and includes a base assembly having a pair of spaced-apart, vertically extending guide posts and at least one stabilizing foot associated with each guide post and capable of pivoting from a folded to an expanded position to stabilize the apparatus during use. A lift bar assembly is disposed between the guide posts. The lift bar assembly includes a horizontal cross bar interconnected between two lift bars which are slidably attached to the guide posts. An elongated fluid filled pad is disposed between the guide posts and over at least a portion of the horizontal cross bar. An actuator, including a motor operably connected to the lift assembly, is used to selectively raise and lower the lift bar assembly. A cable and pulley system is incorporated into the apparatus for raising and lowering the lift bar assembly in a uniform manner.