With Weather Shield Or Insect Protector (e.g., Canopy, Screen, Etc.) Patents (Class 297/184.1)
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Patent number: 9802132Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Publication number: 20150115671Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Patent number: 8991914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Premier Marine, Inc.Inventor: David L. Grovender
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Patent number: 8955855Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Katherine Powers, Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Matt Young
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Patent number: 8931835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Jeanette Fortney
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Patent number: 8801092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Klaus Gausrab
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Publication number: 20140210238Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Bruce G. Kania, Frank M. Stewart, David William Ewald
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Publication number: 20140167458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Publication number: 20140132041Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Dave Manus
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Publication number: 20140125094Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Marleen Aiton, Thomas R. Aiton
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Patent number: 8550479Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Zehua Yi, I-Ting Yeh
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Patent number: 8517465Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Publication number: 20130154315Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventor: SUSAN B. KILZER
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Publication number: 20130140858Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porche Aktiengesellschaft
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Publication number: 20130033075Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Clifton Shao-ming Lee
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Patent number: 8292362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Publication number: 20120193949Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KGInventors: Sabine BERNHARD, Manuel ERLACHER, Achim SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20120098302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Cindi Place
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Publication number: 20120074740Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATIONInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Publication number: 20120062000Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Monahan Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Vieira, Robert Monahan
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Patent number: 8091961Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Ian Hamilton Dryburgh
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Patent number: 8070220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 8042865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Fargason Outdoor Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
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Publication number: 20110181078Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Luke E. Kelly, Joseph D. Flaugher, Gail R. Matheus, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Jake L. Hillard
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Publication number: 20110163578Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATIONInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7963596Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Peter Efthimiou
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Patent number: 7909395Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7815254Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7740310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: Elizabeth M. Forster
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Publication number: 20100052375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Gregory J. Gent
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Patent number: 7648196Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: 101149612 Saskatchewan Ltd.Inventors: Scott Degelman, Perry Senko
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Patent number: 7641278Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ulrich Strasser, Hartmut Schürg
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Patent number: 7568759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hartmut Schürg
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Patent number: 7566095Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7565910Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Sunbathing Mama's LLCInventor: Georgina Alexakis
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Patent number: 7527331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Fargason Outdoor Technologies, IncInventor: William H. Fargason, III
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Patent number: 7475939Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Jimmy Hooker
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Publication number: 20080307555Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Katherine Barreiro
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Patent number: 7431389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7311355Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
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Publication number: 20070236058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: John O. Yeider
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Patent number: 7213878Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: T & C Innovators, Inc.Inventor: Christina Delapaz
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Patent number: 7210738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc.Inventor: Jennifer Mahaffy
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Patent number: 7198324Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Kelsyus, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina
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Patent number: 7168759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Felicia L. Gallegos Geier
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Patent number: 7118172Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Mari Pattison-Sheets
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Patent number: 7025418Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Mike Hackal
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Patent number: 6979056Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: JGR Copa, LLCInventor: Jacob Goldszer
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Publication number: 20040222678Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventor: Mark Hansen
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Patent number: RE43847Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Kelsyus, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina