Abstract: A deployable seating platform preferably includes a base configured for attachment to a horizontal surface, such as the underside of a swimming platform on a boat. The base is coupled to a slide and pivot mechanism, which is coupled to a first end of an elongated member, with the second end of the elongated member coupled to a seat. The slide and pivot mechanism allows the elongated member to slide and pivot from a non-deployed position to a deployed position and allows the elongated member to slide and pivot from the deployed position to the non-deployed position. When in the non-deployed position, the deployable seating platform is out of the water and out of the way under the swimming platform. When in the deployed position, the seat of the deployable seating platform is in the water, providing a place for a person to sit in the water.

Abstract: An apparatus including a support structure movable between an erected position and a collapsed position and including a threaded shaft, a first collapsible assembly having a first portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, a second collapsible assembly having a second portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, where at least one of the first and second portions is threadably engaged to the threaded shaft such that the first and second portions are relatively movable toward and away from each other through a rotation of the threaded shaft to move the support structure between the erected and collapsed positions.

Abstract: A stool with telescopic legs, comprising a seat and four legs, wherein one end of said four legs are hinged to the seat, the two legs in a side are pivotally cross to other two legs in the other side respectively, and the two crossing joints are connected by a cross beam, and two parallel legs having the telescopic rod structure. When the stool is folded, the sliding rod of the telescopic rod structure of the two parallel legs slid out of the outer rod. Meanwhile, the seat of the stool fold downwards till four legs attached together completely. At this position, the seat of the stool attached to the legs completely too, thus the space engaged by the stool farthest saved. Moreover, because of the telescopic structure and the four legs of the folded stool is in a same height, the stool is more convenient to be placed, stored and transported. The structure of this invention is simple and easy to be manufactured.

Abstract: A collapsible chair has an inner frame with multiple inner cross members configured in an X structure, an outer frame with multiple outer cross members configured in an X structure, a surface coupled to the inner frame and the outer frame, and a seat support extending downward from the surface and configured to support a child. The multiple inner cross members configured in an X structure each have a first inner brace member pivotally connected to a second inner brace member. Similarly, the multiple outer cross members configured in an X structure each have a first outer brace member pivotally connected to a second outer brace member.

Abstract: The invention is a compact swivel chair that folds up. Keeps the hunter off the ground and will be able to move freely and quietly without getting up. Made for all types of hunting. The universal hunting chair is made light weight, and easy to carry. The legs extend out to change the height of the chair. Any one that turkey, deer, dove hunts, etc., should want to own a universal hunting swivel chair.

Abstract: Aircrafts troop seating is lightweight and minimizes protruding features on which gear might snag. High strength webbing straps are added to a light weight seat fabric to add strength where strength is required, thus reducing the overall weight. The webbing is of a type used for seatbelts and meets fire regardant requirements. Seat belt style tension adjusters allow adjustment of the seating stretch to improve comfort and crash protection. Internal hardware attachment points are provided to reduce protruding features.

Abstract: The portable chair frame that supports a sling of the preferred embodiments includes a brace, a first pair of collapsible bars, a second pair of collapsible bars, and two joints that each provide a point of contact with a ground surface. Each collapsible bar has a first end coupled to the brace and a second end that provides a sling interface for the sling. The joints are included in each of the collapsible bars of the first pair of collapsible bars.

Abstract: A folding chair includes handle frames, and front legs and rear legs configured to support the chair in an upright position. The front legs are pivotally attached to respective rear legs. A chair portion, includes a back rest, a seat, and a leg rest pivotally attached to the seat. Pivot frames are pivotally attached to respective handle frames, the back rest, and the rear legs. Sliders are pivotally attached to respective pivot frames, the back rest, respective arm rests, and the seat, and are configured to slide along the front legs.

Abstract: A folding chair includes two side boards, a foldable paper beehive structure, and a positioning device. The foldable paper beehive structure includes a plurality of paper boards interconnected with one another. The paper beehive structure includes two sides to which the side boards are mounted to form a chair body. A plurality of polygonal holes are formed between two paper boards adjacent to each other. The polygonal holes extend perpendicularly to a ground on which the paper beehive structure is placed. The positioning device is made of rigid material and coupled with the side boards when the paper beehive structure is in an extended state to fix a width of the chair body.

Abstract: The tent chair includes a folding frame supporting a folding cover, with the frame attached to a folding or portable chair. The chair has a single rearward frame bow which is radially flexible but rigid orthogonal to the lateral bow pivot axis of the chair. A series of similar bows is pivotally attached at or toward the front of the chair. The axially orthogonal rigid rearward bow supports the cover and prevents the forward bows from collapsing the cover forwardly as it is pulled taut. One use of the device is as a hunting blind, with a quick release optionally allowing the cover to be rapidly opened. Other configurations provide for use as a photography blind, a privacy shelter for camping or beach use, ice fishing, as a wheelchair or beach lounge chair cover, etc., and may have sufficient room for more than one person.

Abstract: A stool includes a collapsible frame, a triangular seat and a back. The frame includes a bottom hub with three telescopingly adjustable legs and enlarged feet. A top hub is rotatably coupled to the bottom hub for 360 degree rotation, and includes three seat-supporting arms that extend from the top hub, and a pair of uprights that extend from two of the arms. The seat hook-attaches to loops on ends of the arms, and the back extends between the uprights. The legs and arms are pivoted to their respective hubs, but the pivots are slightly frictional so that the arms and legs remain in adjusted positions, with stops on the hubs stopping the legs and arms in their upwardly-pivoted use positions. The frictional pivots include lubricious plastic that facilitates quiet unfolding of the stool, which is important when hunting.

Abstract: A portable platform usable as a seat having at least three outwardly-inclined legs and a seat supported thereby is provided. The legs have nestable sections, an uppermost portion of each leg being attachable to an underside of the platform. The legs are maintained in biased relationship by an elastic cord or cable which extends between the platform and a lowermost section of the legs. The elastic cord or cable extends through each section of the legs, and is tensioned such that the sections may be separated from one another and folded onto an uppermost surface of said platform for storage. An extendable back-supporting member is also provided.

Abstract: A foldable bath seat includes at least a seat member and two leg assemblies each having two legs connected with a crossbar. Each of the crossbars is pivotally mounted to a bottom seat portion to allow the legs to pivot between a folded position and a downwardly extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible bench and canopy has a seat frame made up of a plurality of crossing pairs of seat tubes pivotally connected to each other supporting a fabric seat. A fabric back rest is supported by back tubes attached to the seat frame and a canopy is supported by the back tubes to provide shelter to occupants of the collapsible bench. The bench and canopy can be collapsed in one piece by pivoting down the canopy and ten moving the crossing pairs of seat tubes so that each pair is substantially aligned.

Abstract: A spring locking knob and a fixed stop at the upper ends of the front legs of a chair frame cooperate to restrict movement of a slideset joining the front legs, rear legs and seat support struts of a chair in making the chair more stable and resistant to an inadvertent folding closure.

Abstract: Collapsible articles of furniture are provided which have at least one leg assembly which includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg has a first upper leg segment and a first lower leg segment coupled to the upper leg segment by a first link and the second leg has a movable second upper leg segment and a fixed second lower leg segment coupled to the upper leg segment by a second link. The two links are pivotally connected to each other for movement between an open position wherein the first and second legs cross each other to form a generally X-shaped configuration and a closed position wherein the upper and lower leg segments are aligned with each other and the upper leg section of the first leg is received within the lower leg section of the second leg and is aligned with and telescopically received within the lower leg section of the first leg.

Abstract: A collapsible user support coupled to a collapsible, walled shelter. Individual and multi-occupant chairs provide a sling chair having a number of pivoting frame pieces that are trained through grommets at a fabric seat and backrest. An independently collapsible shelter or cover framework includes frame pieces that pivot under tension about the collapsible chair. Washer-like members splay the frame pieces away from the chair. The shelter framework supports a surrounding, collapsible fabric cover that can include windows, panel voids and/or doors and/or vents. The chair, shelter framework and fabric cover are organized to collapse and deploy to conditions that partially and completely cover the chair. The fabric cover can be constructed of netting and/or solid and/or three-dimensional fabric panels containing sleeves and pockets to support resiliently bowed stays.

Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible self-propelled chair on wheels that is lightweight in construction and easily collapsed, carried, stored and transported by public or private means. The chair performs the function of a wheelchair while avoiding the appearance of a traditional wheelchair thus avoiding the invalid stigma often associated with wheelchairs. It can be configured as an assistive mobility device to fill the unmet needs of aging healthy adults who wish to retain their independence and social interactions or a medical device to assist those with medical needs. Additional features such as an armrest, a footrest, or a reclining back are easily added during manufacture and because of the chairs uncomplicated design and duplicity of parts, it is very economical to manufacture.

Abstract: A chair according to the invention is provided. The chair preferably includes a substantially square seat. The seat includes four walls. Each of the walls preferably projects substantially perpendicularly downward from one side of the outer perimeter of the upper surface. Each of the walls preferably includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. Each of the walls preferably includes a stability tab mounted on the interior surface. The stability tab is adapted to engage at least a portion of a chair that is stacked immediately beneath the folding chair. The chair also preferably includes a first rigid portion that is pivotably attached to the seat at a first set of two contact points. The first rigid portion includes a backrest. The second rigid portion is pivotably attached to the seat at a second set of two contact points. Finally, the chair may include a pair of connectors. Each of the pair may be pivotably attached to the first rigid portion and pivotably attached to the second rigid portion.

Abstract: A sturdy foldable lounging recliner with foldable trapezoidal legs, which when unfolded, forms a trapezoidal base to provide adequate chair support even when placed on uneven ground.

Abstract: A collapsible user support coupled to a collapsible, walled shelter. One assembly provides a sling chair having a number of frame pieces that are trained through grommets at a fabric seat and backrest fitted to pivot couplers. Armrests are optionally included along with accessory supports and pockets. Pivoting link arms couple to stay or bow pieces of an independently collapsible shelter. The shelter frame pieces mount to pivot couplers and a surrounding multi-panel fabric shelter. The shelter can include windows and/or doors and/or vents with fasteners. The chair and shelter frameworks and fabric shelter are organized to collapse and deploy to several seating conditions ranging from the chair being partially to completely protected from the environment.

Abstract: The tent chair includes a folding frame supporting a folding cover, with the frame attached to a folding or portable chair. The chair has a single rearward frame bow which is radially flexible but rigid orthogonal to the lateral bow pivot axis of the chair. A series of similar bows is pivotally attached at or toward the front of the chair. The axially orthogonal rigid rearward bow supports the cover and prevents the forward bows from collapsing the cover forwardly as it is pulled taut. One use of the device is as a hunting blind, with a quick release optionally allowing the cover to be rapidly opened. Other configurations provide for use as a photography blind, a privacy shelter for camping or beach use, ice fishing, as a wheelchair or beach lounge chair cover, etc., and may have sufficient room for more than one person.

Abstract: A collapsible sofa bed movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame including a plurality of scissor assemblies. Each scissor assembly includes a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member at a pivot point. Frame members of adjacent scissor assemblies are coupled to one of a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly. At least two backrest support members are coupled to the frame. Each backrest support member is slidably coupled to a corresponding first frame member and has a lower end that is pivotally coupled to a corresponding second frame member. Each backrest support member is pivotally movable with respect to the corresponding second frame member.

Abstract: A folding child booster seat having a frame portion and a seat portion. The frame portion includes foot hubs, seat hubs, and a set of pivoting support members joining the foot hubs and the seat hubs. The frame portion further includes a pair of seat back support members where each of the seat back support members is engaged to one of the foot hubs and is slideably engaged to one of the seat hubs. The pivoting support members includes front, rear, right side and left side pairs of pivoting support members. Stops on the seat back support members limit a sliding of the hubs that slideably engage the seat back support members to minimize an opening of the frame portion, and flexible members engaged between the foot hubs can further minimize an opening of the frame portion. The seat portion is engaged to two of the seat hubs and is further slideably engaged to the seat back support members.

Abstract: A collapsible chair is described, comprising a carrying frame which receives a covering (4) for a hood-like windshield and is made of support frames (1) mutually swivelable between a storage position and a sitting position and forming a foot part (1). In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the frame structure comprises at least four support frames (1) whose frame planes extending transversally to the base intersect each other in the region of a central axis (5), that the support frames (1) form a tensioning bracket (3, 3a) for the covering (4) starting from the outside of the foot part (2), which bracket acts upon two directly adjacent tensioning brackets (3a) releasing an access opening (10) between themselves, and that the foot parts (2) and tensioning brackets (3, 3a) are linked to each other in the region of the central axis (5).

Abstract: A portable, easily assembled and disassembled three-legged stool or stool kit includes a seat with a quick-release leg-fastening assembly, three legs having keyhole slots to engage with the quick-release leg-fastening assembly, and a substantially planar leg bracket oriented below and parallel with the seat that has three symmetrically-oriented elongated slots to receive and orient the legs. At least one of the legs has multiple, spaced-apart sets of opposing grooves for supporting a removable, cantilevered platform such as a footrest or a drink holder. When assembled, the legs are oriented in a structurally strong and rigid fashion to support the seat.

Abstract: A collapsing device for child seat is provided. The collapsing device comprises a operating mechanism mounted on a connecting tube of the child seat, a safety button for preventing an accidental actuation of the operating mechanism, two engaging units disposed in the connecting tube of the child seat, and two cables connecting the two engaging units to the operating mechanism respectively for transmitting the operation of the operating mechanism to the engaging unites so as to perform a collapsing operation of the child seat.

Abstract: A collapsible highchair with a rack has a seat, a shackle section, and legs, which are pivotable towards one another about a hinged joint between an upright position for use and an opposite compact position. A first latching device from the shackle section is designed to pivot for detachable connection with a section of the rack. The first latching device is provided on the front side of the seat leaving two free spaces for the legs of a seated child, with a connecting device encompassing the rack from the outside on the side facing away from the seat. The connecting device is designed as a clamping bracket comprising an upper claw-like section supported on a tubular section of the rack, a second mobile section clamped on the tube, and a third engaging section provided on the mobile section and extending the lever of the mobile section.

Abstract: This invention relates to a light-weight foldable chair for leisure with seat and backrest loop capable to be folded once, which can be used in households, outdoors, in a courtyard, in a park and at the beach.

Abstract: A locking device for a foldable collapsible seat is provided. The collapsible seat includes a plurality of legs. A pivoting mechanism pivotally connects together the plurality of legs. A seat portion is mounted to an upper end of the plurality of legs. A locking device is removably positioned above the pivoting mechanism for wedging apart the plurality of legs and increasing a rigidity of the collapsible seat in an expanded, setup position.

Abstract: A moon chair is configured to collapse in a single movement in which a seat frame is folded while the legs approximate each other. Contemplated moon chairs particularly include those that can be collapsed without separating the seat portion form the leg portion.

Abstract: A foldable, height-adjustable, and slantable seating device and method of unfolding, adjusting the height, adjusting the slant, and folding the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a foldable, height-adjustable, and slantable seating device includes: a seat portion; a back portion; a seat frame; a back frame comprising two rear legs; a rear horizontal cross member; two front legs; a front horizontal cross member; two linkage mechanisms; and four leg inserts. In another embodiment, a method of utilizing a seating device that is foldable, slantable, and adjustable in height includes: unfolding; adjusting the height; adjusting the slant; and folding a seating device.

Abstract: A collapsible support frame includes a plurality of segmented legs pivotally connected to an inner surface of a collar, and are held together by an elastic cord. The legs pivot between a folded position and an deployed position. In the folded position, the legs segments form a bundle to facilitate storage or transport. Portions of the legs segments may seat within leg seats formed in the outer surface of the collar. In the deployed position, the legs pivot to contact leg support seats formed at angles in an inner surface of the collar. After contact, each leg extends in a different direction supported by its respective leg support seat. The elastic cord provides tension that keeps the leg segments together in the deployed position, and prevents the leg segments from becoming lost or separated in the folded position.

Abstract: A portable seating system includes a foldable seating frame and a flexible seating material that is coupled to the seating frame. The foldable seating frame includes a back assembly having at least one semirigid back slat, and a seat assembly that includes at least one semirigid seat slat. The back assembly is coupled to the seat assembly by a locking hinge assembly, and an adjustable grip assembly is coupled to the seat assembly. The locking hinge assembly allows the seating system to fold into a compact unit so that a user can easily carry the seating system.

Abstract: A collapsible support frame includes a plurality of frame structures each having frame members joined together by a tension cable. A locking mechanism pivotably connects the frame structures and allows a user to move the frame structures between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the unfolded position, the frame structure is locked open and may carry a load. In the folded position, the frame structure is collapsed to form a bundle. A slack control member may provide tension to the tension cable when the support frame is unfolded, and to control slack in the tension cable when the support frame is folded.

Abstract: A portable platform having at least three outwardly-inclined legs and a platform supported thereby is provided, the legs each having multiple nestable sections, an uppermost portion of each of the legs being adapted to be attached to an underside of said platform, the legs being maintained in biased relationship to an underside of the platform by an elastic cord or cable which extends between the underside of the platform and a lowermost section of the legs, with the elastic cord or cable extending through each of the respective sections of the legs, with the elastic cord or cable being tensioned such that the sections of the legs may be separated from one another and folded onto an uppermost surface of said platform in storage relationship thereto, with the platform being comprised of dimensionally-stable foldable sections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible, portable, tripod chair.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a rear leg connected pivotally to a front leg, a carrier frame retained pivotally on the rear leg, a locking seat provided on the front leg and formed with first and second engaging portions, and a slide member mounted to a front arm part of the carrier frame and movable to selectively engage and disengage the first and second engaging portions. The slide member engages the first engaging portion to lock the carrier frame to the front leg for holding the foldable chair at an unfolded state. The slide member is disengaged from the first engaging portion so as to permit pivoting movement of the carrier frame and the front and rear legs for disposing the foldable chair at a folded state, and engages the second engaging portion when the foldable chair is disposed at the folded state.

Abstract: A modular multi-functional portable seating device that provides individual telescopic legs to accommodate varied and uneven surfaces, the seating device further provides a firearm support which is both removable and adjustable. The frame and other components are durable and light weight. Detachable saddlebags are provided for additional convenience and item storage. A removable footrest is provided. Additional cushions and a strap for securing the seating device to an object are also provided. X-braced legs provide sturdy support.

Abstract: An apparatus including a support structure movable between an erected position and a collapsed position and including a threaded shaft, a first collapsible assembly having a first portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, a second collapsible assembly having a second portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, where at least one of the first and second portions is threadably engaged to the threaded shaft such that the first and second portions are relatively movable toward and away from each other through a rotation of the threaded shaft to move the support structure between the erected and collapsed positions.

Abstract: A folding chair with safety folding device comprises a safety hook, a pin, a torsion spring, a bottom cover, a seat, a back, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, a front crossbar, a rear crossbar and a pivotal shaft. The safety hook is employed to position the pair of rear legs after the folding chair is unfolded, when the folding chair is being folded, the pair of rear legs can be released safely by pressing the safety hook, thus preventing an undesired pinching injury as a result of improper operation or impact.

Abstract: Particularly preferred collapsible chairs have a minimum configuration in which the back and front rods in a quad arrangement are extended to support the arm rests, the backrest, and the seat, and wherein the back and front rods are angled such that the backrest width to seat height has a ratio of between 1.4 to 1.8. Such chairs are not only esthetically pleasing, but also relatively comfortable for users of average and above-average height.

Abstract: A foldable bench having at least a pair of seat sections pivotally connected together. Pivotally mounted to the other side of each seat section is a leg assembly that is movable from a folded position to an extended position. When the bench assumes an unfolded position a strut extends from a point to a respective leg assembly and when the bench carries a load each strut is held in compression. An interconnecting member connects the two leg assemblies and is generally held in tension when the bench assumes an unfolded position and carries a load.

Abstract: A radial-hinge mechanism includes one or more elongated members arranged and interconnected into a unique, geometry-based, closed-loop assembly often resembling a multi-point star when in its fully-closed mode. The mechanism's signature function is its variable nature of pivoting open from a centralized hinge-core as its substantially circular inner-aperture concurrently contracts in its own circular dimensions. Additionally, the mechanism has a natural susceptibility to spring-biasing techniques to further modify its versatility and performance.

Abstract: A portable sling chair having a frame formed by a plurality of rigid axially elongated collapsible tubular frame members including a main frame member and a rear frame member connected for pivotal and axial sliding movement relative to each other, a collapsible front support member, a collapsible frame front support assembly, a collapsible frame rear support assembly, and at least one connecting member connecting the main frame member and the rear frame member to maintain the frame in a substantially static condition when the frame is resting on a supporting surface in setup condition. A rectangular panel made from flexible material is supported at its opposite ends by collapsible front and rear panel support members, extends therebetween, and defines contiguous chair seat and back portions when the frame is in its setup condition. All of the frame members are disposed in generally side-by-side relation to each other in the collapsed condition of the frame and form a compact bundle.

Abstract: Collapsible furniture includes a frame structure configured to support weight, including a plurality of scissor members configured to fold and a plurality of upright members, each coupled to at least two of the scissor members. The collapsible furniture also includes a lock mechanism coupled to at least two of the scissor members and at least one of the upright members, configured to secure the collapsible furniture in a deployed position. In one aspect, the lock mechanism includes a housing, slidingly coupled to an upright member, configured to couple at least two of the scissor members to the upright member, a button member slidingly coupled to the housing, configured to extend through an opening on inner surface of the housing into the upright member when in a depressed position, and to extend outside outer surface of the housing when in an extended position, a spring plate, and a spring. Advantages of the invention include providing a safety feature in use of the collapsible furniture.

Abstract: A folding chair that comes with a portable stereo system. The present invention includes foldable supporting frame (1), chair seat (2), chair back (3), primary armrest (4), secondary armrest (5), mini boom box (6&7), battery channel (8), audio frequency receiver (9), audio frequency wire (10), primary armrest support (11), secondary armrest support (12), chair back support panel (13&14), chair front edge (21), horizontal face (41&51), vertical face (42&52), and a music-player sack (420). The present invention offers people a whole new perspective view on how a folding chair can be utilized. The idea of the invention delivers the convenience of how seating and entertaining enjoyment can be combined in one device for traveling people in order to reduce traveling difficulties.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A folding linkage, especially for a folding chair, has four pivoting bars. In the open position the first bar forms one side of a triangle. The second and third bars are colinear to form a second side of the triangle and the fourth bar forms the third side of a triangle in the closed position the four bars are substantially aligned. The fourth bar is joined to the first bar by a pivot which moves along a curved path.

Abstract: A swing apparatus comprises a swing and a support stand to which the swing is coupled for swinging movement. The support stand comprises a collapsible frame. The swing comprises a pair of hanger arms coupled to the support stand and a seat coupled to the pair of hanger arms. The seat detaches from the hangers and is at least partially collapsible.