With Weather Shield Or Insect Protector (e.g., Canopy, Screen, Etc.) Patents (Class 297/184.1)
  • Patent number: 9802132
    Abstract: A spinner swing includes a suspension frame, including a pair of front supports and a pair of rear supports. The pair of front supports and the pair of rear supports holds a horizontal beam. The pair of front supports includes a first front support and a second front support. The pair of rear supports includes a first rear support and a second rear support. A suspension line system is connected to the horizontal beam. A swing frame is suspended from the suspension line system. The suspension line system allows rotation of the swing frame. The swing frame has an outer seat frame that is a rounded circular or oval shape. A fabric panel is mounted across the outer seat frame. A first seat is mounted in the swing frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Publication number: 20150115671
    Abstract: A swing chair has a seat having three panels that are pivotally connected to each other including a seatback panel, a seat middle panel, and a seat lower panel. The seat is mounted for reclining. The seat is suspended from the support frame. A front suspension member is suspended from the support frame and connected to the seat middle panel. A rear suspension member is suspended from the support frame and connected to the seat behind a rear lower hinge. The rear lower hinge pivotally connects the seatback panel to the seat middle panel. The seat optionally includes a seat frame having fabric mounted to the seat frame. Optionally, a canopy can be mounted above the swing chair. Preferably, an armrest is connected in a four bar mechanism relationship with the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Patent number: 8991914
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a device for providing a changing room and/or bathroom space on a watercraft. More specifically, a lounge chair is configured to open either manually or with aid of gas or air shocks in certain embodiments to reveal a changing room and/or bathroom space. On opening, a header bracket is released and deployed, in certain embodiments with aid of gas or air shocks, whereby the privacy curtain's substantially opaque and lightweight fabric is deployed around the revealed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Premier Marine, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Grovender
  • Patent number: 8955855
    Abstract: An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Katherine Powers, Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Matt Young
  • Patent number: 8931835
    Abstract: Apparatuses for protecting internal structures of a vehicle from environmental factors, such as light and/or heat, and methods of making and using such apparatuses are described. The apparatus reflects sunlight, ultra-violet rays, and/or heat away from the internal structure(s) of a vehicle, such as the seats, the steering wheel, and/or the gear shift. Therefore, absorption of heat and sunlight is minimized or prevented while the vehicle is parked in the sun. The apparatuses cover the entire major surface(s) of the internal structure(s), and thus enable an individual to immediately sit on or contact the interior structures of the vehicle without experiencing pain or discomfort when entering the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Jeanette Fortney
  • Patent number: 8801092
    Abstract: A wind deflector for a convertible vehicle is connected to a vehicle seat in the region of a headrest. The wind deflector is attached removably to the vehicle seat by connecting elements. A rear wall of the wind deflector extends around the headrest of the vehicle seat and is adjoined by, in each case, lateral air guiding elements with upright protective faces arranged running in the direction of travel and form between them, in a region in front of the headrest, a space that reduces a draft of air. In a further embodiment, the wind deflector can also be provided with a roof-shaped air guiding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Klaus Gausrab
  • Publication number: 20140210238
    Abstract: A hunting blind comprising a metal framework that is bent at the midpoint of the long axis at an angle in the range of one hundred to one hundred sixty degrees to form a leg rest portion, a seatback portion, a first curved rocker, and a second curved rocker. The leg rest portion comprises a seat. The seatback portion comprises a first stop leg, second stop leg and back support. Diagonal side supports connect the leg rest portion to the seatback portion. A hunting blind comprising a molded polymer unit with a leg rest portion, seatback portion, molded swivel rocker, molded seat indentation, and first and second rotatable stop legs. A hunting blind comprising a molded polymer leg rest component, molded polymer seatback component, first and second connecting rods, and first and second rotatable stop legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce G. Kania, Frank M. Stewart, David William Ewald
  • Publication number: 20140167458
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Publication number: 20140132041
    Abstract: The present invention is a chair designed to optimize sun exposure that may be used by a person to lie on her back or her stomach. This chair is unique in that it has supports for each arm and each leg of the user. The supports have been engineered so that skin that was once flush to material or to the chair itself is now exposed to the sun, enabling a better, more even tan for the user. In addition the supports can be moved and adjusted to the user's liking. The leg supports can be turned over and used as a table if desired. The top portion of the chair has been designed such that the user can attach material to it and use it as a shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Dave Manus
  • Publication number: 20140125094
    Abstract: The present invention is a multiple chair canopy that includes a top canopy that protects a user against the sun, a plurality of horizontal straight pipes that support the top canopy in an upright horizontal position, a plurality of hook and loop fasteners that removably secure the top canopy to the horizontal straight pipes, a plurality of t-shaped connections that are fittingly attached to the horizontal straight pipes and a plurality of vertical straight pipes. The multiple chair canopy also includes a plurality of end couplings that stabilize the multiple chair canopy, one or more seating chairs positioned underneath the top canopy of the multiple chair canopy, a plurality of elbow connections that connect the vertical straight pipes and the horizontal straight pipes and a transport bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Marleen Aiton, Thomas R. Aiton
  • Patent number: 8550479
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a seat assembly and handle assembly respectively connected with the support frame, a backrest frame, and a child holding accessory. The child holding accessory can be detachably installed on the infant carrier apparatus, supported by the backrest frame and the handle assembly. In one embodiment, the child holding accessory includes a support bracket and an enclosure. For installing the child holding accessory, the backrest frame is adjusted to a position inclined forward. The child holding accessory can be then installed between the backrest frame and the handle assembly, wherein the child holding accessory has two opposite end portions respectively connected with the backrest frame and the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Zehua Yi, I-Ting Yeh
  • Patent number: 8517465
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Publication number: 20130154315
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to chairs for outdoor use. For example, the present invention provides a chair having elbow pockets/channels, a media compartment with collapsible shade and ventilation, a solar powered media charging station, and a mid-section/lumbar support device. In some embodiments, the chair is a folding chair. In at least some embodiments, the chair provides a selection of seated positions for the user. In various embodiments, the chair is a lounge chair, a folding lounge chair, a sand chair (seat height less than 9?), a folding sand chair, an elevated chair (seat height 16? or higher), and a folding elevated chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: SUSAN B. KILZER
  • Publication number: 20130140858
    Abstract: A wind deflector for a convertible vehicle is connected to a vehicle seat in the region of a headrest. The wind deflector is attached removably to the vehicle seat by connecting elements. A rear wall of the wind deflector extends around the headrest of the vehicle seat and is adjoined by, in each case, lateral air guiding elements with upright protective faces arranged running in the direction of travel and form between them, in a region in front of the headrest, a space that reduces a draft of air. In a further embodiment, the wind deflector can also be provided with a roof-shaped air guiding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porche Aktiengesellschaft
  • Publication number: 20130033075
    Abstract: A swing assembly has a seat with a folding back that locks the swing automatically when the back folds from an upright configuration to a flat configuration so the swing is stable. The swing assembly includes an upper cross bar having two ends, a lower cross bar having two ends and a lateral support attached to each end of the upper cross bar and the lower cross bar, respectively. The swing assembly has a seat with two ends and a back. The back foldably attaches to the seat. A pair of seat supports attached to each end of the seat and moveably attach to a hanging support mounted on the upper cross bar adjacent each lateral support. A lower back support hangs from the seat back to automatically aligns with and lock with the lower cross bar when the swing moves from the upright configuration to the flat configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Clifton Shao-ming Lee
  • Patent number: 8292362
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Publication number: 20120193949
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat including a seat portion having a wind deflector provided in a storage compartment thereof, the wind deflector being mounted for movement between a rest position in the storage compartment and an active position out of the storage compartment. The seat portion also has a rotational joint configured to permit rotation of the seat portion between a first orientation in which the seat portion permits a user to assume a seated position, and a second orientation in which the seat portion permits the wind deflector to assume the active position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Sabine BERNHARD, Manuel ERLACHER, Achim SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20120098302
    Abstract: TanWings is a device, which can be added to a common style lounge chair, to promote even tanning. It is designed to provide a comfortable and even tanning means during outdoor sunbathing episodes. TanWings Plus may also provide shade and an out-of-sight compartment for picnic items or the like. It may also be used to provide a private shaded space for changing a child's diaper or allowing a child to nap while at the pool, beach or even in the back yard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Cindi Place
  • Publication number: 20120074740
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Publication number: 20120062000
    Abstract: A seat cover includes a frame and cover. The frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end, a first connector configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, a second connector configured to receive the second end of the flexible member, and a support configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Monahan Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Vieira, Robert Monahan
  • Patent number: 8091961
    Abstract: Two rows of seats (11, 12, 13) and (21, 22, 23), each having a seat cushion (2), a backrest (3) and a head rest (4) with wings (5). The outer seats (11, 13; 21, 23) face in one direction whilst the middle seats (12; 22) face in the other direction. The result is that the passenger in the middle seat (22) can look directly along lines of sight S at the passengers in the outer seats (11, 13) of the next row and vice versa, which they would prefer not to be able to do. The lines of sight pass the wings (5) of the head rests in front of the passengers concerned. The wings (5) extend from the edges (6) of their head rests (4) and have (screens 101) pivoted to the outside of the wings at their proximal ends (7). The screens comprise an outer frame (102) and a fabric screen material (103) within the frame. It is this material that interrupts the lines of sight S.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Ian Hamilton Dryburgh
  • Patent number: 8070220
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8042865
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fargason Outdoor Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
  • Publication number: 20110181078
    Abstract: A folding chair (20) having an adjustable headrest (30). The chair includes a frame (28) having tubes (50). The headrest (30) includes a head support (62) extending between two tubes (60), the tubes (60) of the headrest slidably connected to the tubes (50) of the frame. Another chair (120) includes a sunshade (130), the sunshade having material extending between two tubes (174). The tubes (174) of the sunshade (130) insert into ferrules (151) attached to the frame (128) of the chair (120). The sunshade (130) may include cords (180) that tension the sunshade towards the chair. Another chair (220) includes at least one pair of crossing cross members (240) attached by a bracket (246). The bracket (246) includes a sleeve (250) and a pair of hooks (252), the hooks mounted to the side of the sleeve. One cross member (240A) is fixed within the sleeve (250) while the hooks (252) selectively engage opposite sides of the other cross member when the cross members are rotated s relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Luke E. Kelly, Joseph D. Flaugher, Gail R. Matheus, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Jake L. Hillard
  • Publication number: 20110163578
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7963596
    Abstract: An adjustable seating canopy that is removably mounted to a seat. The canopy includes a set of frame elements that defines a curved shape of the canopy. The canopy includes a set of air channels that are formed by partially joining two layers of fabric that form the canopy. In addition, the set of air channels are oriented substantially perpendicular to an arced axis traveled by at least one frame element in the set of frame elements. The canopy includes a set of pivoting mechanisms attached to one or more frame elements which causes the canopy to be adjustably positioned above the chair along the arced axis. The canopy also includes a set of detachable clamping devices for mounting the canopy to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Efthimiou
  • Patent number: 7909395
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7815254
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7740310
    Abstract: A lawn chair with an incorporated solar light protective device that is designed to provide an outdoor place to sit down, while at the same time, provide a place to hide an individual from the potentially damaging rays of the sun. The device includes a sheet of flexible material, preferably canvas, that is mounted above a lawn chair. Some aspects of the sheet are adjustable to allow to be adjusted as needed for various users. The sheet is preferably placed over the head end of the lawn chair, protecting an individual's upper body while the individual is lying in the lawn chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Elizabeth M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20100052375
    Abstract: The present invention is a foldable chair with parasol or umbrella consumers can utilize to stay out of the sun's harsh rays while also showing which sports team they support. This unique product can prevent an avid sporting event spectator from becoming burnt by the sun's harmful rays. This product looks similar to traditional folding chairs. The chair may be produced in a variety of colors to accommodate user preferences and coordinate with team colors. Baseball type caps or cowboy/cowgirl hats may be attached to the chair. These hats may be much larger than standard hats and their size may be equivalent to that of a small umbrella. It may open and close in the same manner as traditional umbrellas. The cap may be located atop a telescoping device that will allow its height to be adjusted for individual users. The cap may have the ability to swivel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Gregory J. Gent
  • Patent number: 7648196
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: 101149612 Saskatchewan Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Degelman, Perry Senko
  • Patent number: 7641278
    Abstract: Disclosed is a passenger seat, especially an airline passenger seat, comprising seat components such as a seat part, a backrest, and an armrest (3), at least one of which is movably disposed relative to the other seat components to adjust the position, and a partition (9, 11) that can be transferred between an operational position in which the same extends in a lateral shielding area of the seat and a non-operational position in which the same unblocks the shielding area. The partition is composed of several wall parts (9, 11) which extend in the shielding area in the operational position and interact via a guiding device (43, 45) such that the movement of one wall part (9) during the transfer between the non-operational and the operational position entrains another wall part (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Strasser, Hartmut Schürg
  • Patent number: 7568759
    Abstract: A passenger seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, has seat components such as a seat element (1), a backrest (3), and an arm rest (5). At least one component is mounted so as to be movable for adjustment of its position in relation to that of other seat components. A partition (19) is movable at option into a use position in which it extends into a lateral screen area of the seat and into a non-use position in which it clears the screen area. The partition (19) is connected to an associated arm rest (5) and may be moved between a non-use position and a use position by movement of the arm rest (5), changing the adjusted position of the arm rest (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Schürg
  • Patent number: 7566095
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved form a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7565910
    Abstract: A readily assembled and removable shade for use with swings in which the user of the swing is afforded substantial protection from the sun, UV radiation, wind and rain is provided. The shade is configured to be used with many different types of swings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Sunbathing Mama's LLC
    Inventor: Georgina Alexakis
  • Patent number: 7527331
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Fargason Outdoor Technologies, Inc
    Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
  • Patent number: 7475939
    Abstract: A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter having a base. A plurality of cover mounts detachablely coupled to the base. A cover slidably attached to the plurality of cover mounts. A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter having a base with a plurality of raised top portions, a lower top portion substantially parallel to the plurality of raised top portions, a bottom portion and a outer side portion. A plurality of cover mounts having a continually intergraded vertical first end detachablely coupled to at least one of the plurality of raised top portions of the base and a horizontal second end such that the vertical first end and the horizontal second end are substantial perpendicular to each other. A cover having a continually intergraded canopy portion having a closed end, a head panel and a back support panel having an open end slidably attached to the horizontal second end of the plurality of cover mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Jimmy Hooker
  • Publication number: 20080307555
    Abstract: A combination multiple person and wheelchair protective covering includes first and second coextensively shaped ponchos. Such first and second ponchos are formed from water repellant material such that precipitation is prohibited from penetrating therethrough. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for removably attaching the second poncho to the first poncho, a mechanism for adjusting each of the first and second ponchos about the user head and the caregiver head respectively, and a mechanism for simultaneously securing each of the first and second ponchos respectively about the user body and the caregiver body and the existing wheelchair respectively during operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Katherine Barreiro
  • Patent number: 7431389
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved form a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7311355
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
  • Publication number: 20070236058
    Abstract: A seating device which includes a frame and webbing bridging the frame to create a horizontal surface and back to support the torso of a user. The frame includes at least one tubular member oriented vertically as constituting at least a portion of the back of the seating device. A cylindrical pole having first and second ends is provided sized to telescope within the tubular member. A releaseable locking device is provided in conjunction with a tubular member for releaseably retaining the first end of the cylindrical pole within the tubular member and a functional device appended to the second end of the cylindrical pole. The functional device can include such items as umbrellas, flags, banners and shelters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: John O. Yeider
  • Patent number: 7213878
    Abstract: A cover for a baby stroller is disclosed. The cover includes thermally insulated panels for retaining warmth for use in cold weather. The front panel includes an umbrella-shaped window with zipper access to allow the baby to be removed from or replaced into the baby stroller. The use of a rear zipper and top and bottom pull strings allows the cover to be attached to a range of baby strollers. By varying the manufactured dimensions of the panels of the cover, covers can be supplied for a very broad range of baby strollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: T & C Innovators, Inc.
    Inventor: Christina Delapaz
  • Patent number: 7210738
    Abstract: A retractable seat back protector is provided for a motor vehicle seat. The protector includes a retractable roller with a first end of a flexible sheet fixedly attached thereto. A second end of the sheet is pulled in a direction away from the roller such that the sheet covers the seat back when the protector is in the extended position. The second end may have at least one fastener that allows the second end of sheet to be attached to the seat back. The protector is mounted onto the seat back proximal to a head rest area or a floorboard area, or may be mounted within the seat back or underneath the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer Mahaffy
  • Patent number: 7198324
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina
  • Patent number: 7168759
    Abstract: A sunshade for an infant car seat or similar which is held in position by inserting a rear panel between the car seat and the vehicle seat on which it rests. A top panel, flexibly connected to the rear panel extends forward over the car seat to provide shade. Side panels extend downward from the sides of the top panel to provide increased protection. An optional front flap extends downward from the front edge of the top panel at an adjustable angle to further increase the level of protection. The side panels may be individually folded up and over the top panel to a stored position when not needed. The top and side panels can be folded upward and rearward as a unit to improve access to the car seat. Optional lengthwise creases in the side panels allow them to be folded into a more compact size to decrease the clearance necessary around the car seat in order to move the side panels between their stored and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Felicia L. Gallegos Geier
  • Patent number: 7118172
    Abstract: A backpack chair which allows the user to carry a chair on their back while still having the packing ability of a backpack. Embodiments of the backpack chair include a collapsible chair frame which opens into a chair and collapses into a backpack frame. A seat panel attached to the collapsible chair frame provides support for the user when the frame is opened into a chair. A pack container is attached to the seat panel and a flap is also attached in order to close the pack container and provide shade for the user when the collapsible chair frame is being used as a chair. The collapsible chair frame is also configured to form a stand for the backpack in order to provide ease of packing and unpacking the pack container. Shoulder straps are attached directly opposite the pack container on the collapsed collapsible chair frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Mari Pattison-Sheets
  • Patent number: 7025418
    Abstract: A floating chair includes a buoyant member attached to a seat member (“seat”) for maintaining the seat above water. A maneuvering device is operatively attached to the seat. A battery and a CPU are in communication with the maneuvering device. A solar panel is in communication with the CPU for conveying sun location data to the CPU, and the solar panel may be electrically connected to the battery for charging the battery with solar energy. The CPU may determine the position of the seat relative to the sun or a remote object and actuate the maneuvering device to maintain the seat in a constant position relative to either. Further, the CPU may actuate the maneuvering device to move the seat in a clockwise direction, a counterclockwise direction, or laterally. When the floating chair is not in use, the seat may be moved from a lounging configuration to a storage configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Mike Hackal
  • Patent number: 6979056
    Abstract: The folding chair with a movable shade includes a back support frame and a flexible back support, a seat support frame and a flexible seat and a cross frame member pivotally mounted between the back frame and the seat support frame to provide an angular seating position for the user. A shade member includes a shade frame and a shade element. The shade member is pivotally mounted to a top portion of the back support frame. A control member coupled either to the shade frame or the back support frame establishes the angular shade position of the shade with respect to the back support and the seat support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: JGR Copa, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Goldszer
  • Publication number: 20040222678
    Abstract: A chair assembly is provided which includes a frame, and a support member a support member is attached to the frame for defining a seat portion, a transition portion and a back portion. The frame is selectively movable between a collapsed position and an operative position, in the operative position a portion of the frame supporting the back portion of the support member is substantially vertically disposed and extends upward to the back portion of the support member. The chair assembly further includes an elongated member detachably connected to the substantially vertically disposed portion of the frame when the frame is in the operative position and an umbrella. A distal end portion of the shaft of the umbrella is pivotally connected to an upper end of the elongated member via a pivot assembly such that the umbrella can be selectively disposed in predetermined positions relative to the frame of the chair assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Hansen
  • Patent number: RE43847
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina