Abstract: A chair arm having a removable decorative panel to permit the appearance of the chair to be easily changed to adapt to a variety of decors. The arm includes a frame having a channel running along the opposite sides thereof. The decorative panel is slidably received by the arm at the channel within the frame. The decorative panel has a color and/or texture that is chosen to coordinate with a room or office decor. After the decorative panel is pushed into the frame, an arm rest is secured to the top of the frame to prevent a removal of the panel therefrom. The decor of the panel is visible within a window surrounded by the frame.

Abstract: A portable forward leaning seating device to be used on a bleacher at sporting events to provide the user with superior support to that portion of his back which is most susceptible to fatigue and pain. The device consists of a padded seat (10) attached to a seat frame (12) which is securely attached to the bleacher by a spring loaded hook (42). The user sits on the padded seat (10) by facing the sporting event with the adjustable vertical support sleave (14) positioned between the user's thighs. The user rests his arms on the padded horizontal arm rests (16) which are positioned using the adjusting knob (32) and spring loaded tab (38) in such a way to provide comfortable support to the torso of the user in a forward leaning fashion. The lock clasp (20) serves to lock the vertical support armature (18) securely in place.

Abstract: A molded foam spring seat includes a seat cushion having a bottom surface supported by a support frame having an opening therein. A drop-in frame is insertable within the opening, with the drop-in frame including a pair of opposed walls having fastening means thereon. A plurality of compression springs are each detachably extended between the fastening means on the drop-in frame. Each compression spring is in partial compression until compressed downward by a user seated on the seat cushion. Each compression spring resiliently rebounds to partial compression when the seat cushion is not compressed. The seat cushion includes sides tapered inwardly toward a seat cushion upper surface to reduce bulging of each side outwards with repetitive use of the seat cushion, and to minimize wear on the seat cushion sides when other seat cushions and support frames are positioned adjacent, or are stacked on the seat cushion.

Abstract: A cable guide is provided for a movable body such as a chair having legs with casters. The cable guide guides a cable attached to the movable member away from the casters during movement of the movable member and/or horizontal rotation of a portion of the movable member.

Abstract: A seating apparatus for supporting a lower body region of an immobilized person for avoidance and relief of decubitus ulcers which provides regular intervals of seating pressure reduction below a predetermined seating pressure for a predetermined relief period. The seating apparatus includes a plurality of slats/cushions which may be displaced between a first support position wherein each of the slats/cushions is co-planar with a defined plane and a second displaced position wherein each of the slats/cushions is displaced a distance D from the defined plane for the predetermined relief period whereby capillary blood pressure is reduced below the predetermined seating pressure in the unsupported portion of the lower body region.

Abstract: A combination lounger is constructed to include a rotary base with an reclining mechanism, a hassock detachably fastened to angle plates at front links of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base by tie screws, two armrest and side panel units detachably fastened to supporting lugs at two sides of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base, a seat detachably connected between the armrest and side panel units by tie screws, and a padded backrest detachably secured to inclining bars of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base by a hooked joint.

Abstract: A sprung vehicle seat has a base member and a top member, and a scissor support assembly operatively disposed therebetween. The scissor support assembly comprises first and second pivotably interconnected scissor levers. Secured to the first scissor levers is a sliding guide in the form of a plate member which is oriented in the longitudinal direction of the seat. A spring member bears against the sliding guide and the top member and is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the seat for the purposes of weight adjustment of the seat.

Abstract: In the case of a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a seat frame (3), a seat shell (21) which is fitted to the seat frame (3) and bears a seat cushion (23), and an inclination adjuster (11) by means of which one part (19) of the seat frame (3) and/or of the seat shell (21) can be moved in order to adjust the inclination of the seat cushion (23), the seat shell (21) is fitted at one end to the movable part (19) of the seat frame (3) and at the other end is mounted on a fixed part (7) of the seat frame (3) in a manner such that it can be moved by means of a guide (29).

Abstract: A dual row outdoor leisure rocking chair. The chair includes two rocking chairs each having a main frame with two foot supports linked by a linking bar at the bottom side. The main frame hangs a swingable loading bracket thereon. The loading bracket has two bottom sides each engaged with a linkage rod. A top bracket is mounted at the top end of the main frame. The top bracket has a coupling section formed at one end thereof. The two rocking chairs are opposite to each other and swingable synchronously in a coupled fashion, and may be assembled easily.

Abstract: A constant engagement linear recliner assembly is provided for implementation with a seat assembly. The constant engagement linear recliner assembly includes a recliner rod in constant mesh engagement with a gear system. As the gear system is caused to rotate, the recliner rod moves linearly with respect to the linear recliner assembly. The linear motion of the recliner rod translates into pivotable motion of a seat back relative to a seat.

Abstract: An improved leg rest hinge structure for a wheelchair that is both strong and easily manipulated. The hinge structure includes a hinge post inversely mounted to a hinge cap which retains the leg tube and foot plate of the leg rest. The hinge post is removably and rotationally inserted into a cylindrical socket fixed to the frame of the wheelchair. A flat land is formed on the exterior circumference of the cylindrical socket that engages either a matching land formed on the underside of the hinge cap or a spring loaded pivot plate fixed on the hinge cap adjacent the hinge post. The structure provides a rugged single post hinge point and an easily manipulated mechanism for releasing the leg rest for rotating it to the side and out of the way.

Abstract: A chair is provided comprising a seating platform having a front edge and a back edge, a seat carrier that carries the seating platform and is connected to one of a central chair column and a plurality of chair legs, a rest carrier that proceeds toward the back under the seating platform and upward behind the seating platform, and a backrest carried on the rest carrier. The seating platform, close to its front edge, is hinged to the seat carrier pivotable around a transversely proceeding, first swivelling axis and, offset therefrom toward the back edge, is hinged to the rest carrier pivotable around a parallel, second swivelling axis. The rest carrier is hinged to the seat carrier pivotable around a third swivelling axis that is located between the first and second swivelling axis and parallel thereto. A spring is provided under the seating platform and supported thereat which exerts a pre-stress force acting upwardly on the seating platform and toward the front on the back rest.

Abstract: A chair includes an actuator having an actuator button disposed on top, a base secured on the actuator, a spring engaged in the base and having an actuator arm engaged on the actuator button for actuating the actuator button to release the actuator. A barrel is rotatably secured to the base. A bar is pivotally and adjustably secured to the base and adjustable relative to the base at any selected angular position. A latch is slidably engaged in the base and selectively engaged with the bar for adjustably securing the bar and the seat cushion to the base.

Abstract: An automotive seat assembly (14) has a seat cushion assembly (13) and a seat back assembly (17). A pair of rear seat supports (28) are pivotally mounted to the rearward end (20) of the seat cushion assembly (13) for supporting a rear portion of the seat assembly (14). A pair of front seat supports (30), which each include a pair of legs (36, 38), are mounted to the forward end (18) of the seat cushion assembly (13) for supporting a front portion of the seat assembly (14). A link (40) interconnects each of the front seat supports (30) to a corresponding rear seat support (28) for moving the rear seat supports (28) between a seating position and a tumbled position. In the seating position, the front (30) and rear seat supports (28) extend downwardly from the seat cushion assembly (13). In the tumbled position, the seat cushion assembly (13) pivots upward about the front seat supports (30) and the rear seat supports (28) fold against the seat cushion assembly (13).

Abstract: A headrest assembly (36) for a vehicle seat (10) and a method of installation. The headrest assembly (36) includes a support post (28) pivotally connected to an installation post (16) via an installation hinge (30). The installation post (16) is installed into a guide sleeve (14) of the seat back (12) such that the installation hinge (30) is still exposed, allowing the headrest body (34) to tip down and forward. The seat (10) is then installed into the vehicle body (50), after which, the headrest body (34) is tipped up and pushed down until a support post notch (38) engages with an installation catch (20) mounted on the guide sleeve (14). The headrest (36) will now remain in its use position with the hinge (30) contained within the guide sleeve (14).

Abstract: A car seat is provided with a seat part and a backrest and equipped with a headrest region, wherein the backside of the back support is formed a backrest surface of a child seat. The backrest surface can be moved in the travel direction to be used as a child seat from the usage position for adults and the back support is attached to the seat part with an inclination-adjusting fixture, enabling adjustment of the inclination around a lower horizontal axis. The backrest is provided with a lower backrest region attached to the inclination-adjusting fixture, as well as with an upper backrest region, which can be rotated around an upper horizontal axis by means of a fixable hinge fixture hinged on the lower region of the backrest. The lower backrest region can be adjusted with an inclination-adjusting fixture forward into at least an almost horizontal position and the upper backrest region can be adjusted with a hinge fixture into a position inclined in the travel direction.

Abstract: A metal folding chair having a tubular frame and a ganging device including female keyslots formed in internally reinforced portions of one side of the frame and male connecting elements including studs mounted in cantilever positions on an opposite side of the frame by tee nuts threadably engaged with the studs within the frame.

Abstract: A transportable cushioning device for supporting a buttocks portion of a user while sitting in a seat. The transportable cushioning device includes an inner cushioning assembly for supporting the buttocks portion of the user sitting in the seat. The inner cushioning assembly includes a support layer for supporting the buttocks portion of the user and a comfort layer for contouring to the buttocks portion of the user in order to provide comfort to the user. A covering is provided for covering all of the layers.

Abstract: A detachable stacking chair includes a chair bracket for seating people and two front legs fastened to two sides of the chair bracket having respectively first fastening sections and second fastening sections formed thereon, and a pair of rear legs having first anchor sections and second anchor sections located thereon matching respectively the first fastening sections and the second fastening sections. The first anchor sections and the second anchor sections may be fastened respectively to the first fastening sections and the second fastening sections through first and second fasteners to compete a chair. The rear legs are detachable from the chair bracket and the front legs for stacking separately to save storing space.

Abstract: An assembly includes a seating unit, and a pair of legs. The legs each engage and support a bottom of the seating unit, and include a protruding attachment member that slides mateably into a pocket in a rear of the seating unit. When the fasteners are installed, the protruding attachment member cannot be removed from the pocket. By this arrangement, the protruding attachment member and pocket form part of a retaining structure for retaining the leg to the seating unit. A back screen releasably fits between the leg and the back, and is retained by the protruding attachment member against the back. The screen can be shipped disassembled from the seating unit, and assembled on site to provide a privacy function while complimenting the chair's architectural appearance.