Abstract: A child carrier frame includes a lower frame, an upper frame and a frame support. The frame may be adjusted between an upright position, for use, and a folded position. During folding, the carrier frame may be adjusted both to reduce its height and its width, such that a folded size is obtained that is smaller in at least two dimensions than a similar carrier frame folded to reduce only one of its height and width.

Abstract: A foldable furniture device includes a looped frame, two first leg sections, and two second leg sections connected pivotally and respectively to the first leg sections so as to move between folded and unfolded states. Two sleeve units are sleeved slidably and respectively on the first leg sections, and each includes a positioning hole. Each sleeve unit slides toward and away from top ends of the first leg sections in the unfolded and folded states, respectively. Two locking units are inserted respectively into the first leg sections, and each includes a resilient positioning member that extends through a through hole in the corresponding first leg section to engage the positioning hole when the first and second leg sections are pivoted to the unfolded state so as to lock each sleeve unit against sliding movement.

Abstract: A portable folding seat has a fabric seat supported in an open position by support rods and a rigid canister. In an open position, the canister functions as a pedestal for the seat and is removably affixed to a mounting surface. The folding seat may be folded into a retracted position such that the fabric seat is completely enclosed within the canister. A removable cap is provided to close the top opening of the canister when the folding boat seat is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A folding chair is configurable into a use position and a storage position. The folding chair includes a backrest, a seat, and inner and outer support structures. The outer support structure includes substantially parallel first and second elongate outer support members, each having an upper portion attached to the backrest and a lower portion disposed adjacent an underlying surface when the chair is in the use position. The seat is pivotally attached to the outer support structure between the first and second elongate outer support members. The inner support structure is pivotally attached to the outer support structure between the first and second elongate outer support members. The inner support structure includes substantially parallel first and second elongate inner support members disposed on opposing sides of the seat. Upper portions of the first and second elongate inner support members are slidably attached to the seat.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together. In one embodiment, two of the frame members are hinged, and the junction block associated with the hinged frame member is able to slide over the hinge. The hinged frame members also serve as a foot rest support when the frame assembly is in an unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A collapsible chair (10) has a first (110) and second (112) front leg, a rear leg (120), a seat support rod (130), and a backrest is attached to the front legs. The legs and the seat support rod are coupled via cross braces (140, 150) such that the seat support rod pivots in one direction while the rear leg pivots in the opposite direction when the front legs are approximated to each other. Preferred chairs comprise a seat that is tensioned when the front legs move apart, and the seat remains substantially tensioned when the seat supports a person.

Abstract: A combination of one table and two chairs for two persons includes two folding chairs and one folding table. Each of the folding chairs include arm tubes, front crossed tubes, back-rest tubes, seating frame tubes, rear crossed tubes, and a chair surface fabric. The folding table includes front vertical tubes, front crossed tubes, rear vertical tubes, rear crossed tubes, and a table surface fabric. The arm tubes are connected cross-wise to the front crossed tubes, and the crossed connection point is provided with a reinforced block. The seating frame tubes are connected cross-wise to the back-rest tubes, and the arm tubes are connected to the front ends of the seating frame tubes via U-shaped hinging elements. The upper portions of the rear crossed tubes are connected to the back-rest tubes, and the lower portions thereof are connected to the seating frame tubes.

Abstract: A collapsible chair (10), having a frame assembly (16) including a number of frame members (20), the upper ends of the frame members (20) being pivotally attached to upper pivot assemblies (36, 38), and the lower ends being pivotally attached to lower pivot assemblies (30, 32). The frame members (20) are connected such that the frame assembly (16) as a whole expands outwardly from a central area (40) when the chair (10) is unfolded. The frame assembly (16) further including rear members (28) and front support members (50), and a pair of rigid arm rest members (46, 146). A pair of pivot mechanisms (70) and a pair of slide-pivot mechanisms (72) attach the rigid arm rest members (46, 146) to the frame assembly (16) such that the rigid arm members (46, 146) are allowed to slide and pivot as the chair (10) collapses or expands.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing shampoos in cooperation with a counter-top sink has a chair seat, with legs hingedly attached for movement between a first extended, seat supporting position and a second, folded position for portability; a seat back hingedly attached to the chair seat for movement between an erect position and a folded, portable position, a bowl assembly with a drain adapted for being located over the counter-top sink and at least two extensible support members attached to the bowl at the underside thereof, for movement between a first, bowl supporting position and a second, portable position.

Abstract: A universal heavy duty, light weight, portable, foldable chair according to the present disclosure comprises a frame 1 comprising four shaped supports 11a, 12a, 13a, 14a held together and in position at the center by a hollowed cylinder hinge 15a. The seat comprises of two cloths 16a and 16b. There exists one piece of cloth 18a and 18b at each side of the chair to act as stabilizer for the frame and the chair as a whole. Cloth 21a will be connected to the two piece cloth assembly 22a at one end and have a locking mechanism 23a at the other to lock with one end of 21b. Cloth 21b will be connected to the two piece cloth assembly 22b at one end and have a corresponding locking mechanism 23b to fit the mechanism 23a at the end of the cloth 21a.

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: Collapsible and portable seating device and method of using the device is provided with telescoping legs, a cane-function and an umbrella to provide protection from sun, rain and snow. The telescoping legs allow for adjustments for height and sturdiness on uneven contours such as a slope or hill. An umbrella connection on the handle allows for unlimited positioning of the umbrella and folds neatly with the legs when not in use. There are no loose parts in the seating device that has a weight of less than approximately 6 pounds, is easily set-up and folded to a collapsed condition for storage or use as a cane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding chair comprising a frame and a seat sheet, which has means for protecting a user's vertebral column and means for expanding the seat to improve its seating comfort and stability. The expanding means are connected to both sides of the seat, and the protecting means is coupled at its opposite ends to armrests, upper portions of frame elements or the expanding means. The expanding means are hanged on projections formed by bending upper portions of the front frame elements. The protecting means is held at a certain height on a back rest of the chair but being allowed to be laterally moved by holding means, thereby enabling length of the protecting means to be adjusted. The folding chair may have one or more means for protecting a user's vertebral column.

Abstract: An outdoor stool system for providing a portable seating structure capable of being utilized in various ground surface conditions. The outdoor stool system includes an elongate support member, a seat shaft slidably positioned within the support member, a seat member attached to the seat shaft, and a self-deploying base support that has a compact storage structure. The base support is comprised of a spike member along with a first member and a second member pivotally attached to a lower collar. The first member and the second member pivotally extend outwardly when the spike member is inserted into a ground surface thereby providing positional support to the seat structure.

Abstract: A portable collapsible stool has at least three legs including separable upper and lower parts releasably connected by telescopic joint connections biased into connected engagement by bungee cords. A flexible seat mounted on the upper ends of the legs is disposed in a horizontal seating position when the stool is in setup position. A panel assembly connected to the legs in upwardly spaced relation to the lower ends thereof extends therebetween, provides lateral reinforcement for the legs to increase the carrying capacity of the stool, serves as a ground-engaging member to increase the area of stool ground support when it is setup on soft or sandy ground penetrated by the legs, provides a handle to facilitate rapid simultaneous separation of the leg lower parts from the leg upper part, and may also include a pocket for small articles.

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 collapsible chair. The chair includes a chair frame having two spaced leg structures and a top ring mounted to and supported on the leg structures. Each leg structure includes a top bar and front and rear side bars depending from the top bar to form a substantially U-shape. The top ring is fixed to the top bars. The front and rear side bars are rotatable with respect to the top bar for collapsing the chair frame. Front and rear ground members are respectively connected between the front side bars and the rear side bars. The ground members have a U-shaped configuration having a bottom section positionable on a fixture and first and second side sections extending from opposite ends of the bottom section. The first side section is rotatably fit over a lower end of a first one of the front side bars or the rear side bars of the leg structures and the second side section is removably fit over a second one of the front side bars or the rear side bar of the leg structures.

Abstract: A chair assembly includes a first support stand, a second support stand, a support frame, four support tubes, four connecting members, two first mounting members, two elastic members, and two second mounting members. Thus, the chair assembly can be folded and expanded easily and conveniently. In addition, the chair assembly can be supported rigidly and stably.

Abstract: A quad chair (100) with solid armrests (130) collapses in a single movement in which (a) the front legs (110) approximate each other when the front legs and the rear legs (120) pivot towards each other, and (b) the armrest slidingly moves along the front leg, rear leg, or cross brace (150).

Abstract: A folding chair which comprises a frame (100), a piece of cloth (400) and fastening and tensioning devices (430, 440). The seat side members (121a, 121b) are telescopic and so arranged that a seat cross member (120) is movable. Straps (430, 440) extend around the chair frame (100) and preferably run over the members (110, 120, 131, 141) so as to hold the chair in an unfolded position. The straps, which transfer all tensile forces, are joined in a buckle (435) and are fastened to the members (110, 120, 131, 141) in such manner that the elements can rotate freely about the respective members.

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 collapsible chair (100) with solid armrests (160) has a front leg (110), a rear leg (120), a seat support rod (130), and a back support rod (140) coupled together such that the back support rod reclines independently of the seat support rod, and that the chair collapses in a single movement in which the front legs approximate each other when the front legs pivot towards the rear legs.

Abstract: A folding chair equipped with inflatable waist pad comprises a plurality of pedestals located on the floor and a plurality of rods connecting pivotally to the pedestals to form a chair bracket. The chair bracket has a backrest section and a seat section to hold a seat cushion. The backrest section has a housing compartment to hold an inflatable waist pad. The chair bracket has two sides each has an armrest rod. When the inflatable waist pad is inflated and held in the housing compartment, the backrest section may be in close contact with the waist of an user sitting on the chair to comfort the waist muscles of the user.

Abstract: A support structure for foldable furniture to provide support to cross-rods or cross-members when in a crossed, open position and yet permit them to fold into a parallel, closed position. The support structure includes a body having an aperture defined by opposed surfaces and further surfaces. The cross rods or cross-members may rest on or against the further surfaces in their crossed, open position and against the opposed surfaces in their parallel, closed position.

Abstract: A chair comprises a leg. The leg is formed to include a bight extending longitudinally along the leg to strengthen the leg.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device that adjusts the reclining angle. The control device comprises a spring member and an adjustment block to be engaged and disengaged with a saw-tooth member formed on the lower end of the support member. A control button is connected to a handle of the adjustment block. The reclining angle can be adjusted when the control button is pulled to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member. The control button may also be coupled with the handle using a coupling device. By having the coupling device, the control button can be pushed to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable chair with caster wheels that is lightweight in construction and easily collapsed, carried, stored and transported by public or private means. The chair 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. It can also be configured as a collapsible office chair to meet the needs of employers with temporary working staff and for use by college students in crowded dorm rooms. Additional features such as an armrest, a foot rest, 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 portable collapsible stool has at least three legs including separable upper and lower parts releasably formed together by telescopic joint connections and biased into connected engagement by bungee cords. Each of the legs is connected to another of the legs intermediate its ends for mutual pivotal movement between a partially collapsed condition wherein the leg ends are disposed in generally parallel side-by-side relation to each other and a setup position wherein the legs are spread apart at the upper and lower ends thereof and the legs cross each other intermediate the ends. A flexible seat mounted on the upper ends of the legs is disposed in a seating position when the stool is in its setup position. A panel assembly connected to the legs proximate the lower ends thereof extends therebetween and provides lateral reinforcement for the legs to increase the carrying capacity of the stool and may include a pocket for small articles.

Abstract: A collapsible chair having a sling that may be used as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in an opened configuration, the sling retracts out of the way, but when the collapsible chair is in a closed or collapsed configuration, the sling can be pulled out and slung over the user's shoulder as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in the collapsed configuration, and the sling is extended, tension on the sling assists in maintaining the chair in the collapsed position.

Abstract: The cushioned seat and back support, which is adapted for mounting on a chair frame of a collapsible chair, includes a support layer, a cover layer overlapped with the support layer, and a cushion layer sandwiched between the support layer and the cover layer, wherein the back support portion of the support layer is mounted to back frame legs of the foldable chair frame and the seat support portion of the support layer is supported by two front upper frame joints of the foldable chair frame, so as to substantially mount the cushioned seat and back support on the foldable chair frame.

Abstract: A collapsible wheelchair for allowing a user to easily tote a wheelchair along on a public transportation such as an airplane and bus. The collapsible wheelchair includes a collapsible seat support assembly; wheel assemblies upon which the collapsible seat support assembly is mounted; brackets mounted to the collapsible seat support assembly; wheels rotatably mounted to the brackets; a seat member supported by the collapsible seat support assembly; footrest assemblies attached to the collapsible seat support assembly; handle members mounted to the collapsible seat support assembly; strap members attached to the seat member for securing a person upon the seat member; and a storage bag for storing the collapsible wheelchair.

Abstract: A collapsible reclining chair (10, 100, 200), has a frame assembly (16) which includes angled frame members (32), the upper ends (37) of the angled frame members (32) being pivotally attached to upper connectors (136,138), and the lower ends (36) being pivotally attached to feet (30). The frame assembly (16) as a whole expands outwardly from a central area (8). The frame assembly (16) also includes upright members (34), and a support surface (18), having a back portion (15). The lower ends (38) of each of the upright members (34) are attached to one of the angled members (32) by a reversible joint (39), so that the reclining chair (10, 100, 200) is movable from an upright position (12) when the reversible joints (39) are in a first position, to a reclining position (14) when the reversible joints (39) have been reversed to a second position.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device that adjusts the reclining angle. The control device comprises a spring member and an adjustment block to be engaged and disengaged with a saw-tooth member formed on the lower end of the support member. A control button is connected to a handle of the adjustment block. The reclining angle can be adjusted when the control button is pulled to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member. The control button may also be coupled with the handle using a coupling device. By having the coupling device, the control button can be pushed to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member.

Abstract: A collapsible chair has a front leg, a rear leg, a cross brace, a seat support rod, and a back rest, coupled together such that the chair collapses in a single movement. In especially preferred aspects, a collapsible chair comprises a connector that is slidably coupled to a leg and that further includes a first rotatable coupling to one end of a cross brace and a second rotatable coupling to one end of a seat support rod.

Abstract: A collapsible chair includes a frame composed of four pairs of cross legs located on four sides of the chair, namely, front, back and side cross legs. The cross legs are connected at their upper and lower ends with connector blocks and feet, respectively and collapsible in a scissors-like manner. A pair of vertical back legs are located at opposite sides of the back cross legs. A pair of arm rests have front ends pivotably connected to the side cross legs and rear ends pivotably and slidably supported by an arm rest support assembly. In one embodiment, the arm rest support assembly includes a pair of vertical support rods connected to the vertical back legs, and a pair of sleeves pivotably connected to the support rods and adapted to slidably receive the arm rests.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device that adjusts the reclining angle. The control device comprises a spring member and an adjustment block to be engaged and disengaged with a saw-tooth member formed on the lower end of the support member. A control button is connected to a handle of the adjustment block. The reclining angle can be adjusted when the control button is pulled to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member. The control button may also be coupled with the handle using a coupling device. By having the coupling device, the control button can be pushed to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a furniture application with a framework having a cross frame structure, the cross frame structure including a horizontal support clement that is pivotally attached to one cross support element and is removably latched onto another cross support element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding chair with a detachable table which is adapted to achieve easy attachment and separation of the chair and the table, thereby improving convenience of its carriage and storage, and its operation efficiency. The table (1) includes a table plate capable of being rearwardly swung to be opened, vertical posts (4 and 4′) disposed at corners of a seat of the chair and X-shaped crossed links (3) disposed among the rear vertical posts (4 and 4′), and the chair includes rear vertical posts (14 or 24) and X-shaped crossed links (13 or 23). The folding chair and the table have means for detachably and rotatably connecting the folding chair to the table.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a foldable chair frame, a seat frame, and a detachable seat arrangement. The seat frame includes a fabric supporting frame and a seat fabric supported thereon. The fabric supporting frame includes a pair of semi-circular seat supporting bars pivotally and foldably connected together to form a complete fabric supporting frame. The detachable seat arrangement includes a pair of fabric frame holders securely mounted on the upper attaching portions of the rear supporting legs respectively, and a pair of securing members provided at the seat portion of the seat fabric for detachably mounting the fabric supporting frame onto the front supporting frame. Moreover, each of the fabric frame holders has an engaging slot formed on an upper portion thereof for engaging with the frame connecting portions of the fabric supporting frame.

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: Disclosed is a folding chair comprising a frame and a seat sheet, which has means for protecting a user's vertebral column and means for expanding the seat to improve its seating comfort and stability. The expanding means are connected to both sides of the seat, and the protecting means is coupled at its opposite ends to armrests, upper portions of frame elements or the expanding means. The expanding means are hanged on projections formed by bending upper portions of the front frame elements. The protecting means is held at a certain height on a back rest of the chair but being allowed to be laterally moved by holding means, thereby enabling length of the protecting means to be adjusted. The folding chair may have one or more means for protecting a user's vertebral column.

Abstract: A deck chair has a frame having a back frame, a seat frame, a leg frame, a front support frame, a rear support frame outside the back frame and two side stretchers. Two positioning members pivotally mount the back frame to the seat. Two armrest-adjusting members are respectively pivotally mounted at top ends of the front support frame and the rear support frame. When the positioning members are locked, the back frame and the seat frame can be pivoted about the positioning members with a changeless included angle.

Abstract: A tensional support arrangement includes a pair of guiding holders rotatably connected to back supporting frame legs respectively and a pair of side supporting arms, which are positioned at two outer sides of a chair frame, each has a support portion pivotally connected to the respective front joint at a front end thereof and a guiding portion slidably connected to the respective guiding holder, wherein two side edge portions of a seat fabric are substantially supported by the support portions of the side supporting arms respectively. Therefore, the tensional support arrangement is capable of substantially increasing the supporting area of the fabric seat to more evenly distribute and support the downward pulling force and stress applied by the user's weight.

Abstract: A chair includes a first leg frame having first side rails with upper ends and a front cross rail connected to the upper ends; a second leg frame having second side rails; a back frame having back side rails with upper ends and a top cross rail connected to the upper ends of the back side rails; a frame link assembly having frame link members; a flexible support member extending between the top cross rail and the front cross rail; and, a central back link.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a foldable chair frame, a seat frame, and a detachable seat arrangement. The seat frame includes a fabric supporting frame and a seat fabric supported thereon. The fabric supporting frame includes a pair of semi-circular seat supporting bars pivotally and foldably connected together to form a complete fabric supporting frame. The detachable seat arrangement includes a pair of fabric frame holders securely mounted on the upper attaching portions of the rear supporting legs respectively, and a pair of securing members provided at the seat portion of the seat fabric for detachably mounting the fabric supporting frame onto the front supporting frame. Moreover, each of the fabric frame holders has an engaging slot formed on an upper portion thereof for engaging with the frame connecting portions of the fabric supporting frame.

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: Portable potty-chair that readily folds to a compact size, thus providing a toilet trainer that is easily transportable. To attain such a potty-chair, four pairs of pivotally crossed legs, with adjacent legs pivotally attached to connecting bases, form the chair frame. The frame is coupled to the corners of a rectangular seat where the seat has an opening through which waste may pass. In an embodiment, the portable potty chair includes a disposable liner with an elasticized edge to hold the liner in place. In an embodiment, the disposable liner includes a waste receptacle that occupies the seat opening.

Abstract: A patio chair incorporating frame having pairs of crossed front, rear and side legs, and with front and rear connectors for stabilizing the chair or lounger when opened and for collapsing the chair to a compact package when closed, and with compressible pins and slide locks on the side legs to be captured by snap action in forming a positive locking securement against accidental closing, and against forced closing by small children.

Abstract: A collapsible chair has a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, a pair of back support rods, a seat, and a cross brace that slidably couples one of the back support rods to one end of the cross brace and one of the front legs. The legs, support rods and cross brace are coupled such that the chair collapses in a single movement in which the front legs approximate each other when the seat pivots towards the back support rods.

Abstract: A portable seating device for providing a user with a small, collapsible stool that would be lightweight and portable. The portable seating device includes comprises a plurality of telescoping legs. A band is couplable to the plurality of legs to hold the medial portions of the telescoping legs together to permit spreading of top and bottom portions of the plurality of legs into a supporting position. A seat member is couplable to the top portions of the plurality of legs such that the seat member is held in a spread position when the plurality of legs are in the supporting position whereby the seat member is adapted for supporting a person sitting on the seat member. A line is coupled to the bottom portion of each of the plurality of legs to form a loop for preventing the bottom portions of the plurality of legs from spreading beyond the supporting position.