Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining an optical device such as a range finder includes an outer skin which is typically mountable within a cup holder typically found on motorized vehicles like golf carts and all terrain vehicles. An interior chamber is formed in the apparatus in which the optical device is removably inserted. The outer skin may be formed as part of the optical device or be a separate member. The outer surface of the outer skin typically includes a portion which tapers downwardly and inwardly to facilitate retention of the apparatus within the cup holder. A mounting mechanism may be included for mounting the retaining apparatus on structures other than the cup holder, such as on an upwardly extending pole or atop an upwardly extending lip or wall. A securing mechanism may be provided for securing the optical device within the interior chamber and typically includes a strap.

Abstract: A chair having an arm, a backrest and a flexible backrest support that is rigidly attached to the arm and the backrest. The flexible backrest support includes a spring located between rigid end portions that are mounted to the chair arm and backrest. The flexible backrest support allows the backrest to pivot while the arm remains stationary. Optionally, a supplemental backrest support may be included.

Abstract: A chair back comprises a back frame, a movable back support, and a contouring assembly. The back frame includes a portion rearward of the back support. The contouring assembly is coupled to the back support and the portion of the back frame. The contouring assembly pulls the back support toward the portion of the back frame. The present invention is also directed to a chair including such a chair back.

Abstract: A split back chair having a generally L-shaped seat member formed of a horizontal section and a vertical section, and separate independently movable right and left back portions. A first flat spring extends between and hingedly connects the back portions to one another and allows the back portions to pivot toward and away from another. A spring assembly connects each of the back portions to the seat member at right and left sides of the chair. Each spring assembly includes a cover plate and a second flat spring, both of which extend between the vertical section of the seat member and one of the back portions. A pair of removable arm rests are attached on the sides of the seat member. The cover plate houses the second flat spring and an end of the arm rests.

Abstract: A split back chair having a generally L-shaped seat member formed of a horizontal section and a vertical section, and separate independently movable right and left back portions. A first flat spring extends between and hingedly connects the back portions to one another and allows the back portions to pivot toward and away from another. A spring assembly connects each of the back portions to the seat member at right and left sides of the chair. Each spring assembly includes a cover plate and a second flat spring, both of which extend between the vertical section of the seat member and one of the back portions. A pair of removable arm rests are attached on the sides of the seat member. The cover plate houses the second flat spring and an end of the arm rests.

Abstract: A multiple position, resilient support cushion, has a generally triangular shape and may be used in any of three positions to create a lying, sitting and in-between resting position, and which provides support for the head and body of the user when in any of these positions. The cushion has first, second and third support surfaces extending between parallel side surfaces. The first and second surfaces have generally continuous configurations, and the third surface has a multiple contour or stepped configuration. The third surface has a pair of generally equal length portions joined together by an inwardly extending intermediate portion which forms an intermediate corner. The second and third surfaces form a flexible triangular-shaped upper portion at their junction when the cushion is supported on its first surface, which upper portion positions the weight of the body over the second surface of the cushion rather than against it.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular furniture system in which a modular furniture assembly is made of a pair of elongated base frames to which a support element is mounted to serve as a chair, seat, table, or the like. Front and rear shrouds are secured over the base frames to mask them from view and end panels are provided to cover either or both sides depending on whether the unit is to be ganged against other units. Upholstery covering is provided which utilizes a unique strip hook for securing to a cross piece on the base frames and which includes front and rear "button" flanges for slipping into a space between the shroud at the front or rear of the chair and the support member. The "button" flange or strip is then rotated so that it cannot be removed from the gap into which it was inserted. A unique toggle flange ganger clip is provided for ganging adjacent module units together.