Patents Examined by Robert Canfield
  • Patent number: 11821204
    Abstract: A structure-lining apparatus comprising a plurality of transversely and longitudinally extending panels connectable to a structure and connectable edge-to-edge via complementary connector components on their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises transversely extending edges generally orthogonal to their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises first and second complementary connector components on first and second longitudinally extending edges thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: CFS Concrete Forming Systems Inc.
    Inventors: George David Richardson, Zi Li Fang, Semion Krivulin
  • Patent number: 11812873
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chair including a multi-channel sound system, and more particularly, to a chair including a multi-channel sound system capable of providing a sense of space and a three-dimensional effect to a user who sits in the chair through sounds output from a plurality of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TROUND INC.
    Inventor: Jea Bum Park
  • Patent number: 11812872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a member for a chair for implementing a multi-channel sound system and a chair including the member, and more particularly, to a member for a chair, the member having a plurality of speakers installed therein to implement a multi-channel sound system and installed in a chair to provide sound environments having a sense of space and a three-dimensional effect to a user who sits in the chair, and a chair including the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TROUND INC.
    Inventor: Jea Bum Park
  • Patent number: 11812863
    Abstract: An active sitting chair is provided that encourages a sitter/user to sit actively by requiring balance adjustments and core engagement. The active sitting chair can be efficiently produced while being relatively sturdy and lightweight. The main body may be a monocoque shell that includes a rounded lower portion that contacts the surface the chair is on and promotes wobble of the chair when a sitter is seated on the chair. The chair may also include built-in handles for ease of lifting and a seat portion at the top of the chair that may include a cushion or similar component for increasing the stability and/or comfort of a sitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Kinetic Furniture of Vermont, Inc.
    Inventor: Turner Osler
  • Patent number: 11812869
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a gardening stool, including a seat board, mounting shafts are horizontally fixed at two ends of the seat board, the mounting shafts is rotationally hinged with a support leg, and a clutch mechanism is provided between the mounting shaft and the support leg; the clutch mechanism includes a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a third connecting piece, being arranged coaxially; the first connecting piece provided with a first connecting part, is fixed on the mounting shaft; the second connecting piece provided with a second connecting part, is fixed on the support leg; the third connecting piece provided with a third connecting part, is in slide fit on the mounting shaft. The gardening stool of the disclosure can be conveniently folded high in strength, and can be widely used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ningbo Karmas Far Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhong Du
  • Patent number: 11812853
    Abstract: A tilt locking device for a chair, comprising a housing configured for connection to one of a seat and a frame; a first rotatable locking member, rotatable about a first axis and biased in a first direction about the first axis, the first rotatable locking member is configured for interlocking with a notch member; a rotatable activation member, rotatable about a second axis, the rotatable activation member is configured to abut and rotate the first rotatable locking member in a second direction opposite the first direction into interlocking with the notch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Flokk AB
    Inventors: Marius Sollie, Torstein Mørch Knutzen
  • Patent number: 11812862
    Abstract: A foldable rocking chair, including a foldable chair frame, a seat cushion cloth and two rocking bars, wherein the seat cushion cloth is detachably installed on the chair frame, and the two rocking bars are installed on left and right sides of the chair frame, respectively; each of the rocking bars includes an upper rocking bar, a torsional spring base, a lower rocking bar and a bottom tube, the upper rocking bar and the lower rocking bar are rotatably connected to both ends of the torsional spring base, and an upper end of the upper rocking bar is rotatably connected to a rear end on the left or right side of the chair frame; and each of the bottom tubes is placed on the ground and includes a front bottom tube and a rear bottom tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Benlong Sun
  • Patent number: 11812864
    Abstract: A chair comprising two facing and cooperating sidepieces (11), bar-type connection means to correctly and stably distance the two sidepieces (11), and, during use, a backrest (13) and a seat (12); the bar-type connection means, the backrest (13) and the seat (12) connect the two sidepieces (11) transversely in a stable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Luca Fornasarig
  • Patent number: 11805912
    Abstract: A foldable camping chair, including a foldable supporting frame which includes a connecting unit arranged between two front supporting blocks, a rear supporting block and the two front supporting blocks defining a triangular shape, two side connecting rods, and two front connecting rods; two recessed grooves are formed on a front side of the rear supporting block; two ends of each side connecting rod are movably articulated with a corresponding recessed groove and fixedly plugged in a corresponding front supporting block respectively; two ends of each front connecting rod is movably articulated with an end of the connecting unit and a front supporting block respectively; lower and upper ends of each front supporting block are plugged with a front supporting leg and a front supporting rod respectively; lower and upper ends of the rear supporting block are plugged with a rear supporting leg and a rear supporting rod respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Jiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11800923
    Abstract: A recliner system, including a suspension point adapted to be mounted onto an upright anchor and to extend outwardly therefrom. The recliner system further includes a support platform and a plurality of cords, each attached to the support platform at two attachment points and suspended from the suspension point. The support platform is adjustable between an upright position and a reclined position by pulling on at least a subset of the plurality of cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: TENTSILE LTD
    Inventor: Alex Shirley-Smith
  • Patent number: 11793317
    Abstract: A convertible furniture arrangement for a living quarters is provided. The convertible furniture arrangement includes a slide-out structure. The slide-out structure is adapted to move relative to the wall and the floor of the living quarters, and the slide-out structure includes a rear wall. A first seat assembly is carried by the slide-out structure and includes a first seat bottom. A second seat assembly is carried by the slide-out structure and spaced apart from the first seat assembly, and the second seat assembly includes a second seat bottom. A bed assembly is pivotably carried by the slide-out structure. The bed assembly includes a base and a mattress supported by the base. In a seating mode, the bed assembly is disposed between the seat assemblies and the rear wall. In a bed mode, the bed assembly overlies the seat bottoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Triple E Canada, Ltd.
    Inventor: Angelo Natuzzi
  • Patent number: 11779119
    Abstract: A flat folding chair system is provided incorporating additional functionality. The folding chair, when collapsed, is retained on pegs protruding from an affixed wall plate. The rear portion of the chair is adapted to removably secure a support panel onto which artwork, marker board, or the like may be mounted. When the chair is in the folded position, the chair can be hung on a wall, where the artwork, or the like, can be displayed. In this manner, the folding chair serves as a decorative, or other useful, wall hanging when the chair is not in use. Further, when the chair is removed and opened to function as seating, the pegs may be available for use as a coat rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Beth Metsch Goldman
  • Patent number: 11779118
    Abstract: A quick-release device is for securing a rod of any gas cylinder into the plate of any chair, item of furniture, or other device supported by a gas cylinder and activating the rod with a button thereon. This universal quick-release device includes a sleeve in in the seat plate, an adapter fit into the sleeve, the adapter including an upper portion and a lower portion with different inner and outer diameters. The sleeve is configured to receive the lower portion of the adapter in a press-fit engagement. The upper portion is configured to receive the rod of the gas cylinder in a removable engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: B&Z Productions LLC
    Inventor: Michael S. Saperton
  • Patent number: 11771614
    Abstract: A walking assistance assembly includes a set of first legs forming an X a set of second legs forming an X. A frame is coupled to each of the first and second sets of legs. Moreover, the frame is horizontally oriented when the first and second legs are in an unfolded position thereby facilitating the frame to surround a user. Each of the first and second legs supports the frame thereby supporting the weight of the user to assist the user with standing. A plurality of rollers is each of the rollers is rotatably coupled to a respective one of the first and second legs and each of the rollers can roll along a support surface. A seat is coupled between the set of first and second legs for having the user sit thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Doris Keene
  • Patent number: 11771230
    Abstract: An ergonomic massage chair is configured with back and bottom structures held up by a pair of legs. The various support bars and structure of the ergonomic massage chair may be comprised of, in typical implementations, metal, but plastic and other suitable structures are also possible. The back structure has perimeter support bars that form the base of the back support, and horizontal support bars extend from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. The bottom structure likewise has a perimeter support bar that forms the structure of the bottom. A horizontal support bar extends from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. Nodes are attached to the ergonomic chair, and stability balls fit inside openings created by the support bars and nodes. A cover having memory foam pillows therein encapsulates the chair to provide users with customized setups that suit them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: David Navarro
  • Patent number: 11771229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a movable chair provided with a cable protecting means, and more specifically, to a movable chair provided with a cable protecting means capable of preventing disconnection and breakage of various types of cables connected to the movable chair by restricting a moving or rotational radius of the movable chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TROUND INC.
    Inventor: Jea Bum Park
  • Patent number: 11776434
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for avoidance of damage to concealed mechanical elements during construction or repair of a structure. In one embodiment, a tag is provided for installation on a plumbing or similar element prior to such element being concealed by further construction. The tag is adapted to engage a concealed element in such a way that an indicator portion of the tab remains visible after further concealing structure is installed. The visible tab's location identifies the location of concealed elements and is preferably provided with indicia identifying such purpose. In a further embodiment of the invention, adhesive indicator tape is used in conjunction with an indicator tab. The indicator tape is adapted to be applied over concealing structure to generally identify the location and extent of concealed elements that may be susceptible to puncture or damage during subsequent construction or repair phases of a project.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DRM Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Randall L. Dawson, Edward Joseph Mueller, James C. Robertson
  • Patent number: 11771226
    Abstract: A reclining chair having a seat, backrest and armrest is provided. The armrest has a first portion associated with the seat and a second portion associated with the backrest. The first and second armrest portions are slidable relative to each other between a first position associated with a raised backrest and a second position associated with a reclined configuration. The armrest also has a locking mechanism of the sliding between the first and second armrest portions, and the locking mechanism has first and second locking seats and a locking element configured to couple alternatively to the first-or to the second locking seat. A coupling of the locking element to the first locking seat is associated with the first position and a coupling of the locking element to the second locking seat is associated with the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: NARDI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Raffaello Galiotto, Giampietro Nardi
  • Patent number: 11766125
    Abstract: A folding chair including holders for stacking and connection of multiple chairs to each other is provided. Each folding chair includes a back support member pivotally connected to a seat member, front and rear leg frames pivotally connected proximal to front ends and rear ends of opposing side bars of the seat member, respectively, and arm rests pivotally connected to opposing side bars of the back support member. The folding chair includes one or more first and second holders operably attached to the back support member and the rear leg frame, respectively. Using the first and second holders, the folding chair is connectable to another folding chair and in turn to another folding chair(s) to form a connected stack of folding chairs that can be carried and transported by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Mario Frisch
  • Patent number: 11759015
    Abstract: A dynamic furniture system includes a first frame portion; a set of rollers mounted to the first frame portion; a second frame portion including one or more rockers having a roller-interface surface having a curved profile; wherein the set of rollers interface with the roller-interface surface of the rockers such that the second frame portion is moveable relative to the first frame portion; a set of one or more electromagnets mounted to or integrated with the first frame portion or the second frame portion; a set of one or more magnetically-interactive elements mounted to or integrated with a different one of the first frame portion or the second frame portion; and an electronic control system configured to vary a parameter of electrical energy supplied to the set of electromagnets over time to induce back and forth motion of one of the first frame portion or the second frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Johnson Duncan, III