Abstract: This invention provides a spring assembly for use in a chair tilt control mechanism. The tilt control mechanism is one that can recline and return a backrest for a chair. The spring assembly includes a cylindrical block that has first and second ends and a central bore. A pair of end caps located at each of the first and second ends of the block. Each end cap has a receiving section that can rotate within the central bore of the block. Each end cap also has a hole extending through it that provides a coupling point for the chair backrest. The spring assembly also includes at least one steel coil spring around the block. The spring has one terminal end coupled to the tilt control mechanism and the other end coupled to one of the end caps. The end caps rotate within the block as the chair backrest is reclined or returned. The forced needed to rotate the end caps is a sum of the spring force provided by the spring and the frictional relationship between the block and the end caps.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and reliable chair adjustment mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base which is fastened to a chair support, a slide attached to an assembly to be adjusted, such as a back or a seat or arms, and a spring device cradled by the base for engaging one of a series of spaced ramps integral with the slide. The slide also includes ramps for pushing the spring device into an out-of-the-way position secured to two hooks on the base so that at the end of the slide's extension it may be returned to a retracted position in one easy movement. When reaching the retracted position, other ramps push the spring device out of the engagement with the hooks so that the spring device extends through a space between the base and the slide to again selectively engage the series of spaced ramps.

Abstract: A seat connection mechanism includes a saddle bracket portion having an upper channel and a rearward channel and a protective cap hingedly connected thereto adjacent the upper channel, and a pin portion having an upper pin and a rearward pin protruding therefrom. The upper pin and the rearward pin are positioned such that, and are spaced apart by a distance such that, when the rearward pin is inserted into the rearward channel with the pin portion being tilted upwardly, the pin portion is pivotable downwardly such that the upper pin is insertable into the upper channel. The protective cap is movable from an open position wherein the upper pin is insertable into the upper channel to a dosed position wherein the protective cap inhibits objects from falling into the upper channel and inhibits removal of the upper pin from the upper channel.

Abstract: An improved design in bicycle, unicycle or tricycle seats as related an articulating, adjustable resistance seat, which acts in reducing perineal pressure, providing support to proper parts of the pelvis while allowing variable seat resistance adjustments and width adjustments according to the anatomy of the rider. The ability to allow an upward/downward movement of the seat with downward resistance provides the rider with an energy assist when the leg is moving in the upward position. This action will result in less fatigue to the rider especially when engaged in racing over long periods. Resistance can be applied by a spring, spring-hinge, torsion bar or other means.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanized fumigation tent having a plural suspension system with composite closing structure. It includes an overhead structure; support frame having top; a tarp mounted atop the frame and hanging from the frame to define top and side curtains, the curtains having a lower periphery which defines a bottom perimeter; and first plurality of cables, being curtain cables, and communicating with the overhead structure. The curtain cables are functionally connected to side curtains and adapted for raising and lowering side curtains relative to support frame. There is second plurality of cables, being frame cables, and communicating with the overhead structure and being connected to the frame and adapted to raise and lower the curtains by raising and lowering the first plurality of cables, and so as to raise and lower the frame and the tarp by raising and lowering the second set of cables.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device is provided. The apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of tines. In one embodiment, at least two of tines include a boom that swivels on one end of the tines. Also included are one or more removable panels that engage with the tines and will support a person. A support assembly is also provided, and is pivotally connectable to the tines. The support assembly includes at least a first tube. A plurality of arms, pivotally connected to the tines and to the support assembly, are included. Also included is a carriage device. The carriage device is slidably and rotationally positioned on the first tube of the support assembly. A plurality of legs, pivotally attached to the carriage device, are included.

Abstract: A adjustable foot rest for being used with a wheelchair to allow the foot of the user to positioned at a comfortable angle. The adjustable foot rest includes an adjustment assembly being designed for being coupled to hanger bracket of the wheel chair. A rest member is pivotally coupled to the adjustment assembly. The rest member is designed for supporting the foot of the user when the user is sitting in the wheelchair. The adjustment member permits the rest member to be angled with respect to the wheelchair whereby the adjustment member is designed for allowing the user to position an angle of the rest member at a comfortable angle to support the foot of the user.

Abstract: A massage chair (10) includes a seat (50), a front upper support assembly (16), a first support surface (18) and a first positioning mechanism (20). The first positioning mechanism (20) movably secures the first support surface (18) to the front upper support assembly (16). The first positioning mechanism (20) includes a guide rail (24) that has a longitudinal axis (26), and a clamping assembly (27) having a rotational axis (28). In some embodiments, with a single adjustment, the clamping assembly (27) can move between a locked position that inhibits movement of the first support surface (18), and an unlocked position that allows movement of the first support surface (18) around the rotational axis (28) and along the longitudinal axis (26). The massage chair (10) can also include a second positioning mechanism (22) that movably secures a second support surface (75) to the front upper support assembly (16).

Abstract: An audio system is provided for use with a child stroller or rocker, or with other child-carrying seats that use a canopy. The audio system is to be carried by the canopy of the child stroller or rocker. The audio system generally includes an audio source, speakers, and an electrical lead for connecting the audio source and speakers. The audio source and speakers are carried in pockets sewn to the outside of the canopy, and the components of the audio system can be easily removed from the canopy for repair or replacement.

Abstract: The attachment 1 comprises the frame 6 having a seat side part 4, which faces a seat part 2a of a vehicle seat 2 and supports the backside of a seat part 3a of a child seat 3, and a back side part 5, which faces a back part 2b of the vehicle seat 2 and supports the backside of a back part 3b of the child seat 3; an first engagement part 8 made into engagement detachably with a second engagement part 7 provided on the back part 2b of the vehicle seat 2; and a fixing belt 9 fixing the child seat 3 to the frame 6.

Abstract: A securable protective seat cover, system and method. For a manually adjustable vehicle seat, a securable protective seat cover apparatus includes a seat cushion and an adjustor bar. The apparatus also includes a plastic film shaped to cover the vehicle seat. The film includes a front portion that includes a first seal portion, a second seal portion, and a surrounding portion. The first and second seal portions are directly secured to one another at a side of the adjustor bar so as to attach the surrounding portion to the adjustor bar. For a power adjustable vehicle seat, a temporary plastic protective seat cover system includes a front cover mounted below the power adjustable vehicle seat. The front cover includes a hook. The system also includes a plastic film that is shaped to cover the vehicle seat and is adapted to be secured to the hook.

Abstract: A method of installing a spring into a chair and a chair with a preload member that prevents a user from removing an initial stress from the spring. The method includes positioning a spring guide in a first position and installing the spring into the chair in an unstressed state. The spring is then stressed by adjusting the spring guide away from the first position. When the spring has been stressed to at least the desired initial stress, the preload member is positioned to prevent the spring guide from being adjusted back to the first position.

Abstract: The invention provides a tension structure for constructing a seat back of a seat for an automotive vehicle. Coil springs 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b are provided as tension members which are bridged between respective side portions 11, 12 of a seat back frame 1 and respective vertical bars 20, 21 of a tension assembly 2 in an upper portion and a middle portion. On the contrary, linear wires 5a, 5b in which one wire end is entwined and fastened to axes of the vertical bars 20, 21 and another wire end is inserted and fastened to stop rings 14, 15 of the side frame portions 11, 12 are provided in a lower portion. Accordingly, a sitting attitude is intended to be stabilized by increasing a supporting pressure of a lumbar part applied by the tension assembly 2 by means of the linear wires 5a, 5b.

Abstract: A protective device is detachably attached to a shoulder harness of the automotive vehicle and is formed of a main body and a panel. The main body has a softness and is provided with the Velcro, device to facilitate the fastening and the unfastening of the protective device with the shoulder harness. The panel is attached to the outer surface of the main body and is provided with a light-emitting apparatus and an attention-drawing mark printed thereon.

Abstract: A chair includes a generally horizontal seating surface with four legs extending downwardly from the seating surface. A first stiffener bar extends between and interconnects the front left leg and the rear left leg. A second stiffener bar extends between and interconnects the front right leg and the rear right leg. A ganger feature is provided for interconnecting the chair with a like chair in a side-by-side arrangement. The ganger feature is a ganger bracket interconnected with one of the stiffener bars and extending outwardly to an outward edge. An engagement tab extends upwardly from the outward edge. The other stiffener bar has a lower surface with a slot defined therein. The slot is sized and positioned so as to receive the engagement tab of a like chair so as to interconnect the chairs.

Abstract: A motion chair includes a pair of side frames, each of which has a front leg, a rear leg and a side rail brace member interconnected therebetween. A seat is located between the side frames, and includes a pair of resilient spring-type seat frames. A seat mounting arrangement interconnects each seat frame with one of the side frames. The seat mounting arrangement includes a bracket-type mounting member to which the seat frame is secured. A seat support member is interconnected with the side rail member, and the seat mounting member is secured to the support member. In one form, the seat support member is a metal reinforcement member connected to the side rail member, which is preferably formed of a wood material. The reinforcement member distributes loads and stresses applied to the seat mounting member to and throughout the length of the brace member. In another form, the seat support member is a planar side member that spans across a joint between the leg and the side rail member.

Abstract: A frame for a child seat includes an upper frame and a lower frame connected to the upper frame. The lower frame has left and right members that can be connected to each other such that the left and right members are positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position when the lower frame is disconnected from the upper frame. A second frame can be rotatable between an angularly spaced position and a collapsed position along bends formed on a first frame portion.

Abstract: An apparatus including receptacle having an opening with dimensions suitable for accommodating a beverage container having a volume suitable for consuming of a beverage in a single seating; and a fastening member coupled to the receptacle and having a protruding portion representatively adapted to be coupled to an armrest of a chair.

Abstract: A combination chair/ottoman and table assembly has a plurality of chairs/ottomans adapted to be alternatively positioned adjacent to one another and separated from one another. Each of the plurality of chairs/ottomans has a hollow interior section for storing items. A finished table surface is positioned at a top portion of each of the plurality of chairs/ottomans. A positioning member is adapted to position each of the plurality of chairs/ottomans adjacent to another of the plurality of chairs/ottomans. A “Lazy Susan” is located substantially at a middle portion of the positioning member.

Abstract: The foldable frame of a baby seat includes a seat member, a backrest member, and a position locking device. The position locking device includes a first positioning member mounted on the seat member and formed with a first receiving space, a second positioning member mounted on the backrest member, coupled pivotally to the first positioning member, and formed with a second receiving space, and a stop member that is movable from a locking position, where the stop member extends simultaneously into the first and second receiving spaces and prevents pivoting movement of the backrest member relative to the seat member, to an unlocking position, where the stop member is disposed in only one of the first and second receiving spaces and permits pivoting movement of the backrest member relative to the seat member.