With Holder Or Receptacle For Disparate Article Patents (Class 297/188.01)
  • Publication number: 20120013154
    Abstract: A child safety seat assembly comprises a child seat, a base adapted to assemble with the child seat, wherein the base includes a first portion having an enlarged bottom, and an inclined second portion joined with an upper side of the first portion and provided with a storage pocket, and an abuttal support operable to slide relative to the base between a first position stowed in the storage pocket and a second position deployed outward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Bruce L. WILLIAMS, Gregory S. SELLERS, Nathanael SAINT, Sharon A. GILLETT
  • Patent number: 8087722
    Abstract: An armchair with a storage device, the storage device is disposed in the space between the arm rest and the seat and used to store goods. The user can open and close the storage device very easily while seating in the armchair, making it convenient for the user to store or take out goods. Furthermore, the armchair with a storage device is easy to assemble and simply structured without changing too much the structure of the armchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Yu-Ching Hung
  • Publication number: 20110316313
    Abstract: A furniture base including a plurality of legs, each leg may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and at least one curve along at least a portion of its length; a central collector which may include a plurality of compartments; and the plurality of compartments and the plurality of legs may be arranged relative to one another such that one of the top or bottom portions of each leg may be positioned within each compartment, and the other of the top or bottom portions of each leg may be positioned away from the central collector; wherein, for each leg, the portion of the leg positioned within the compartment may be positioned in one of the compartments other than the compartment arranged closest to the other portion of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: GASSER CHAIR COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Louis Francis Gasser
  • Patent number: 8070225
    Abstract: A system and method for supporting articles is generally provided for use, with a seat, such as a child's safety seat or stroller, having a seat surface and at least one restraining member that extends outwardly from the seat surface. The system may be provided with a support member having one or more pocket members for holding the articles. An aperture may be formed through the support member through which the restraining member may be passed to limit movement of the support member across the seat surface when the system is placed on the seat. In one aspect, the pocket members may at least partially depend from one or more side portions of the seat, with or without the use of a support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Joya Machabee
  • Publication number: 20110278885
    Abstract: Described are portable electronics device coupling assemblies including a cradle configured to electronically couple and releasably engage a portable electronics device, and an adaptor configured to electronically couple and releasably engage the cradle to a passenger seat. Other examples may include a passenger seat having an electronics port configured to electronically couple to the portable electronics device, and a receptacle coupled to the electronics port and configured to releasably engage the portable electronics device. As examples, the portable electronics device may be a tablet computer, a cell phone, a smart phone, a handheld video game system, a personal digital assistant, a palmtop computer, a DVD player, data or audio-video media, or a multi-media enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: JOHN PROCTER, RIK WESTERINK
  • Publication number: 20110278884
    Abstract: A seat for passengers comprising a seat body and at least one seat portion, wherein the seat comprises identification devices able to receive and verify the correctness of an identification code of the seat and activation devices, operatively connected to the identification devices, so as to be enabled and/or disabled depending on the result of verification of the identification code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: CLERPREM S.p.A.
    Inventor: GianRoberto Marchesi
  • Publication number: 20110260508
    Abstract: A trim covering for a seat assembly of a vehicle, the trim cover having an inner and outer surface and a bonding tape applied to at least one of the inner or outer surfaces. The bonding tape is used to bond portions of the trim cover together, provide additional structural integrated to the trim cover and provide improved craftsmanship in closing-out certain areas of the trim cover. A method of performing a trim cover assembly for use in a seat assembly of a vehicle. The method includes applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to bonding tape arranged at a joint between at least two trim components, placing such bonding tape and trim components in a mold, and applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to such trim components having the bonding tape arranged at a joint, to form a one-piece trim assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Gregg Laframboise, David Thimm, Richard P. Doerer, Daniel J. Koester, Marie R. Howell, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey Suiter, Teresa A. Stapleton, Duane Potes, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110221240
    Abstract: A table and seating arrangement includes a tabletop having an underside and an edge. A pedestal supports the tabletop. The pedestal includes an X-shaped base with a plurality of upwardly extending slotted pedestal sheets. Each sheet has a slot accommodating a respective slot in another sheet by sliding the slots together. One or more seat assemblies, such as stools, are horizontally movable between a use position on the ground and at least a portion of each seat is movable beyond the edge of the tabletop. In a storage position, the entire seat assembly is positioned with a predetermined area below the underside of the tabletop. Each seat assembly includes a seat support frame having two flat vertical walls joined by one arcuate wall, enclosing a hollow storage chamber therebetween; wherein the vertical walls are constructed to rest adjacent to the table pedestal in a storage position of non-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Ziming Shen
  • Publication number: 20110220522
    Abstract: A table and stool seating arrangement includes a tabletop having an underside and an edge. A pedestal supports the tabletop. The pedestal includes an X-shaped base with a plurality of upwardly extending slotted pedestal sheets. Each sheet has a slot accommodating a respective slot in another sheet by sliding the slots together. One or more seat assemblies, such as stools, are horizontally movable between a use position on the ground and at least a portion of each seat is movable beyond the edge of the tabletop. In a storage position, the entire seat assembly is positioned with a predetermined area below the underside of the tabletop. Each seat assembly includes a seat support frame having two flat vertical walls joined by one arcuate wall, enclosing a hollow storage chamber therebetween; wherein the vertical walls are constructed to rest adjacent to the table pedestal in a storage position of non-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Ziming Shen
  • Publication number: 20110215618
    Abstract: The invention provides a wheelchair seat cushion cover having a hidden internal pocket. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Janice Gail Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20110181080
    Abstract: An accessory storage pouch or bag configured for adaptable attachment to a seating device and which may be in close proximity to a child but which cannot interfere with the child's comfort or safety. The accessory storage pouch comprises: a.) a back panel having a rear surface with a plurality of rearward adjustable attachment fasteners for securely engaging the storage pouch with a seating device in an orientation selected by a user for ease of access to the storage pouch with minimal interference with the seat occupant, the back panel having an area and shape generally defining an overall geometric shape of the storage pouch; b.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Sandra C. Frawley
  • Publication number: 20110163579
    Abstract: A child car seat cover, the child car seat cover is made of insulating materials and has a temperature measuring gauge within the child car seat cover. The temperature measuring gauge measures the temperature of a child car seat prior to placing a child in the child car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: GREG WATSON
  • Publication number: 20110156448
    Abstract: A device comprising a frame with two rails and a plurality of cross rails. Four pivoting legs support the frame. The legs are attached at each end of the two rails. The cross rails can connect two cross rails. The cross rails can support arms rests. A center cross rail can support a table that also functions as an umbrella stand. Two chairs with folding seat backs are also mounted to the rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20110156455
    Abstract: A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
  • Patent number: 7966947
    Abstract: A resting device assembly for supporting a person above a surface during a procedure includes a resting device and a trolley. The resting device includes a device top assembly having a padded device top that supports the person during the procedure, and a device frame that supports the device top assembly. The device frame includes a frame base, a frame leg assembly having a plurality of spaced apart legs that supports the frame base and the device top assembly above the surface, and a height adjuster that adjusts the length of the plurality of spaced apart legs so as to raise and lower the device top relative to the surface. The frame base is a substantially rigid frame base that significantly increases the overall strength, support, and stability of the resting device assembly. The trolley defines a storage area for storing procedure materials that are usable during the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Earthlite Massage Tables, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon W. Roleder
  • Patent number: 7950544
    Abstract: The present invention is a top stand platform for furniture manufactured from beer kegs. The top stand platform has a first load distribution ring which circumvents the outlet opening at the center top of the keg at a level below the top flange of the outlet opening. Near its periphery, the first ring has a set of first threaded bolts extending downwardly onto the top surface of the keg. Also, the top stand platform comprises a second stand base ring, with a set of second threaded bolts which secure the second stand base ring to the top of the first load distribution ring. This way, the two first and second rings are clamped together and secured tightly to the flange of the outlet opening at the top of the keg. Secured to the top of the second stand base ring is an upwardly-extending base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Chase M. Blossom
  • Publication number: 20110121619
    Abstract: A stemmed glass holder is provided, comprising an upper support section and a lower support section connected together by at least one flexible connector such as chain, the upper and lower support sections being generally circular in shape and comprising apertures in the perimeters thereof defining upper and lower cavities therein which are shaped and sized to accommodate a conventional stemmed glass, the glass holder further being pivotally and removably connected to a folding chair such that the glass holder may be folded into a compact configuration along with the chair for storage and transport when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald Chappell
  • Patent number: 7878584
    Abstract: When a safety belt storage assembly's storage is mounted to a main body of a child seat, the storage of the safety belt storage assembly may be selectively configured between an opened state and a closed state. When the storage of the safety belt storage assembly is configured at the opened state, a safety belt set stored within the housing can be taken out and further used to fasten the child seat to an adult chair. The opened state storage further prevents the child seat from mounting on a frame body. When the safety belt set is stored in the housing, the storage of the safety belt storage assembly can be configured to the closed state and the child seat is allowed to be mounted to the frame body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Jun-Jie Hu, Wen-Qu Hu, Zheng-Wen Guo
  • Publication number: 20110010842
    Abstract: A representative seat adjustment device includes a body, at least two extensions that are connected to the body, and attachment elements that are placed at the tip of the at least two extensions. The attachment elements attach to each other securing the at least two extensions together. The seat adjustment device further includes a cover that covers the body and the at least two extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Quy That Ton
  • Publication number: 20100327634
    Abstract: A passenger seat assembly and method for converting the seat assembly between a three-seat configuration and a two-seat configuration includes a seat assembly base and first, second, and third seats mounted on the seat assembly base. The first and third seats define outboard seats and the second seat defines an inboard seat disposed between the outboard seats. The seat back of the inboard seat includes an upper portion movably mounted to the lower portion. The seat bottom is removable and repositionable between the three-seat configuration and the two-seat configuration to form a convenience area between the outboard seats. A power console movably mounted on the seat assembly base supports the seat bottom of the inboard seat and provides at least one power outlet for supplying electrical power. In particular, the inboard seat is convertible between a seating configuration and a non-seating configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100314915
    Abstract: A safety device for children, specifically a cover for use with a variety of surfaces that provides a barrier to protect a child from the heat and/or contamination of a surface. In some embodiments, the device can prevent a child from being burned or uncomfortable by the heat of a swing seat or car seat by minimizing thermal transfer between a child's skin and the swing seat for an adequate amount of time. In some embodiments, the cover can be used in a planar configuration as a changing pad or play mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Ginelle Mills
  • Publication number: 20100295340
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
  • Publication number: 20100253118
    Abstract: A hunting chair with a hunting blind attachment that encircles the chair is disclosed, as well as an attachable camouflage roof covering, all of which may be folded and disassembled in such a way that it fits into a self-contained pack that may be carried on a hunter's back. The chair includes an adjustable, pivoting backrest, a pivoting gun rest with telescoping legs for height adjustment, folding legs, a pouch to contain the disassembled elements, and shoulder straps for carrying the apparatus. In its disassembled state, the roof poles, roof fabric, and blind fabric are packed into a pouch on the back side of the backrest, and the chair is folded into a carrying position. Detachable shoulder straps may be attached to the underside of the seat section, so that the entire chair and blind combination may be carried on a hunter's back into the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Reeves Gressette, III, Michael D. Hardin, Eric Neal
  • Patent number: 7798571
    Abstract: A car seat has a seat structure with a seating surface and a portion configured to rest on a dedicated seat of a vehicle when installed. The seat structure has a front and a pair of opposed sides. An instruction manual is provided with the car seat. The car seat has a compartment that is configured to receive and retain the instruction manual. The compartment is disposed interior to a part of the seat structure and has an access opening that is accessible when the car seat is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Billman, Charles E. Crane, Daniel J. Brunick, Michael N. Langmaid, Matthew A. Morgenstern, Patrick Nolan, Damaso Lamos, Patrick W. Laffan, Andrew P. Skrzypek
  • Publication number: 20100219665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular chair comprising: a seat assembly, where the seat assembly includes a seat member, a back member, and an adjustable leg support extending from the seat member; and a leg assembly, where the leg assembly attaches to the seat assembly, said leg assembly includes a pair of front legs and a pair of hind legs, where said pair of hind legs includes a mechanism to vertically adjust the height of the hind legs. In one particular embodiment, the vertical adjusting mechanism includes a hollow tubular structure configured to receive a pair of extension members, a first extension member and a second extension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: SCOTT HOLLAWAY, Michael Carrier
  • Patent number: 7766422
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for retaining cargo within a vehicle passenger compartment including a retaining portion and a vehicle seat having a lower seat portion, an upper back portion, and a frame. The retaining portion comprises a strap or mat which is operatively attached at one end to a front portion of the vehicle seat, while the other end is accessible within a bite line formed between the mating seat and back portions. The retaining portion is connectable to a front portion of the vehicle seat by means of either an open-ended hook or a snap-hook and an anchor, or by a snap fastener, the retaining portion being configured to secure cargo with respect to one of the seat portions. The device also includes a retractor mechanism such as a spring and spool operable to retract the retaining portion into the bite line for stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Edwards, Steven E. Morris, Jennifer P. Lawall, Kurt A. Galazka
  • Publication number: 20100187869
    Abstract: There is provided a seat cover for accommodating a child safety chair upon a seat. The seat cover comprises a lower protective member which is disposable upon a seating portion of the seat. This lower member can accommodate the child safety chair when positioned in a rearward-facing direction to prevent it from permanently compressing the seating portion. The seat cover further comprises an upper protective member that is disposable against a seat-back portion of the seat. This upper member is selectively attachable with and detachable from the lower member. By doing so, the upper member can further prevent the chair from permanently compressing the seat-back portion when it is repositioned in a forward-facing direction and placed in contact therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Prince Lionheart, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. McConnell, Michael E. Henley
  • Patent number: 7753441
    Abstract: A multifunctional fisherman chair includes a chair with pivotally attached seat and back sections selectively articulated between folded and unfolded positions. Such a chair further has a support frame connected to the seat section and spaced from the back section respectively. Such a support frame is selectively adapted between collapsed and extended positions in such a manner that the support frame lays generally coplanar with the seat and back sections when adapted to the collapsed position. The present invention further includes a mechanism for holding the plurality of existing fishing rods adjacent to the seat section in such a manner that the existing fishing rods extend upwardly and forwardly therefrom. A mechanism is included for automatically notifying a user when a fish takes bait from at least one of the plurality of existing fishing rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Oscar Gray, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100171346
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including at least a component of the seat assembled made of closed-cell foam and having an integral exterior surface. The component may include a backrest, headrest, seat cushion or a component thereof such as an armrest. A method of forming a seat assembly including a first seat component and a second seat component wherein at least one of the first and the second components are made of closed-cell foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregg Laframboise, Scott E. Dluge, Daniel J. Koester, David Thimm, Duane Potes, JR., Sheraine Sabbagh, John Gomez, Joon Kyu Lee, Richard P. Doerer
  • Publication number: 20100133882
    Abstract: A support pin component for attachment to a reclining part of a vehicle seat and for insertion into a support receiver of a support frame, and a vehicle seat having a support pin component. The support pin component comprises an attachment region configured for attachment to a reclining part of a vehicle seat, and a pin, preferably having an internal thread, configured for pivotable insertion into a support receiver of a seat frame. The support pin component is a shaped part of sheet steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Häntsch, Heiner Kempf
  • Patent number: 7717501
    Abstract: A portable outdoors chair system for efficiently allowing an individual to sit comfortably against a stationary object, such as a tree. The portable outdoors chair system generally includes an elongated primary support to be leaned against a stationary object from a ground surface in a transverse manner and a seat extending from the primary support. The first end of the primary support defines an acute angle with the stationary object towards a lower end of the stationary object and an opposing second end of the primary support defines an acute angle with the stationary object towards the lower end. The seat extends from the stationary support in a manner as to define an acute angle with the primary support towards the second end in a manner to have the seat positioned in a horizontal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Cisewski
  • Patent number: 7712827
    Abstract: A cycle saddle structure comprising a base and a container is provided. The base has a front crotch portion and a rear supporting portion. The container is adapted to slide on the bottom portion of the rear supporting portion between an open position and a closed position with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: International Bicycle Products Corporation
    Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
  • Patent number: 7694788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a resilient foam pad that is integrated into the bottom exterior of a tool bag. More specifically, the invention relates to maximizing the inter-compatibility of a tool bag and a highly portable foam pad. The upper surface of the foam pad is adorned with a nylon loop fastener attracting carpet. Attached to the bottom side of the tool bag is a nylon hook fastener lining. The tool bag is designed to offer storage and detachment of the foam pad without having to open the tool bag compartment. Alternative embodiments of the foam pad would include a rubber sealed version for use in wet conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventor: Jamie Hann
  • Publication number: 20100072790
    Abstract: A collapsible high chair including a softgoods attachment supported by a collapsible frame. The collapsible high chair may include a releasably mounted tray. Embodiments include softgoods attachments that are easily removable from the frame and softgoods attachments including integrated carry bags. Embodiments may include passive restraints such a horn extending from the underside of the tray or a webbing restraint mounted near the front of the seat, for example. Embodiments of the collapsible frame include vertical legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Pleiman, Alicia Sue Metzger, Michael Todd Cavins
  • Patent number: 7681852
    Abstract: A system of multifunctional food and beverage holders for use in motor vehicles and other locations. The components of this system facilitate safe, convenient and flexible handling of food and beverages in automobiles and other vehicles utilizing tray/plates for holding food that can attach to a handle, rest on a flat surface or be secured in the vehicle by attachment to a cup holder adaptor that can be temporarily locked in a vehicle cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Charles Magee
  • Patent number: 7677662
    Abstract: The illustrative exemplary non-limiting embodiments relate to a seat cover that may include such features as a protective first side, multiple front securing straps arranged on a leading edge, and multiple rear securing straps arranged on a trailing edge. The protective cover can be held in place by securing the straps to headrests in the car. Additionally, the cover may include multiple pockets, accessible through an upwards facing side of the cover, and capable of being slid into a gap between an upper portion lower portion of the rear seats of a vehicle. One or more objects, placed within the pockets when the pockets are in position, help to hold the cover in place. The cover may also be reversible, machine-washable, and easy to remove and install.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100052376
    Abstract: A variable motion infant seat includes: a vertical reciprocating assembly comprising a first motor for providing vertical motion; a horizontal reciprocating assembly coupled to the vertical reciprocating assembly and comprising a second motor for providing horizontal motion; and a support device coupled to at least one of the vertical reciprocating assembly and the horizontal reciprocating assembly. The first motor and second motor are run at a substantially constant speed, thereby causing the vertical reciprocating assembly and horizontal reciprocating assembly to move the support device in at least one motion profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: THORLEY INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Frederick Karl Hopke, Henry F. Thorne, Mary J. Koes, Robert D. Daley
  • Publication number: 20100032995
    Abstract: A light (20) that inserts into a cup holder (102) of an inflatable product (100). The cup holder light (20) includes a lens (24) and a housing (22). In an embodiment, the lens (24) may be arranged so that it lights the interior of an inflatable product (100) when the light is placed in a cup holder (102) or another pocket in the inflatable product. In this manner, the inflatable (100) glows when the cup holder light (20) is illuminated, providing a unique nighttime effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Darin M. Webb
  • Patent number: 7658442
    Abstract: A chair (10) includes a frame (11) which carries a seat (29). Opposed track assemblies (30) depend downwardly from branches (12, 13) of the frame (11) and slidably carry a drawer (40). The drawer (40) is thereby positioned below the branches (12, 13) and below the seat (29) by a substantial distance so that items in the drawer which extend above the upper surface of the drawer do not engage the seat (25). Branches (14, 15) of the frame (11) may carry a tray (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Kristin C. Mays, Don Brimhall, George Wolber, Shane Obitts
  • Publication number: 20090309395
    Abstract: A storage compartment and method of locking the storage compartment to an arm rest of a chair are provided. The storage compartment may include a housing having a cavity for receiving articles and a cover movable relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position. Openings may be defined in opposing sides of at least one of the housing and the cover for receiving an arm rest of a chair. The storage compartment may also include a locking mechanism moveable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition such that the housing and cover can be positioned around an arm rest of a chair and the locking mechanism can prevent removal of the storage compartment from the arm rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Curcio
  • Patent number: 7628438
    Abstract: A storage area defined by a folded-forward rear seat cushion, an upright rear seatback, the floor tunnel, and an article retaining flap which is stowed when not in use. The storage flap may be folded away for storage under the rear seat cushion when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Partch
  • Patent number: 7614689
    Abstract: A seat integrated tether system for use in a vehicle for the secure placement of an article on a vehicle seat. One or more retractable or extendable tethers are adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle seat. By use of the system with the front passenger seat of a vehicle the driver may have ready access to the contents of the retained article, which may be an item storage article such as an open top bag, case or storage net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Hugh Fowler, Kelly Michael Kohlstrand, Heidi Ann Dibble, Bari William Brown
  • Publication number: 20090243352
    Abstract: In herringbone seats of the prior art, armrests on the closed angle side form an obstacle for the passengers in the seat in case of a shock, since the latter are generally projected along the axis of the vehicle and thus towards the armrest thus creating a high risk of injury for the passenger in case of a shock. The present invention provides a secure herringbone arrangement for the armrest of a seat i.e. making it possible to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the armrest, in case of a shock. Therefore, the present invention provides to leave a space between the seating part structure and the armrest to enable the passenger on the seat to be projected along the axis of the airplane in case of a shock without hitting the armrest. More precisely, the aim of the invention is a herringbone arrangement for the armrest of a seat wherein the armrest is angularly shifted with respect to the seat, so as to form a free space (33) between the seat and the armrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE ET COMMERCIALE DE MATERIEL AERONAUTIQUE-SICMA AERO SEAT
    Inventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
  • Publication number: 20090236880
    Abstract: A seat assembly is provided for use in a vehicle interior, and includes a frame and lower and upper bracket assemblies. The lower bracket assembly is connected to a lower portion of the frame, and selectively moves the frame in a longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle interior. The upper bracket assembly is connected to an upper portion of the frame, and has a slot which receives a selector pin for selectively pivoting the upper portion of the frame with respect to the lower portion of the frame. A moveable linkage is connected to the upper bracket assembly and moves the selector pin for adjusting between different passenger seating positions. An adjustment mechanism includes a lever for moving the moveable linkage via a cable. The seat assembly can include a deployable storage bin positioned between the bulkhead and a seat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Villeminey
  • Publication number: 20090224579
    Abstract: A seating spacer configured to fit between two seating units in a seating system bench-type seating. In one embodiment, at least one seating spacer is placed between two seating units arranged in a side-by-side manner to form a row of seating in a seating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Hussey Seating Company
    Inventors: Ron G. Bilodeau, Carl J. Sukeforth, Kerry Briggs, Erik Cloutier
  • Patent number: 7581788
    Abstract: A fitted cover for a lounge chair is disclosed. The fitted cover includes a plurality of pockets secured along the side edges thereof to allow for the storage of personal items. The fitted cover has an auxiliary pocket to allow for the storage of additional personal articles and to shield user's head or face against sun rays. The auxiliary pocket can be fixedly elevated in a variety of desired angular orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Marvin H. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7562931
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a first seat section, a second seat section, and a portioning panel. The first seat section has a first cushion portion and a first seatback portion that define a first seating area. The second seat section has a second cushion portion and a second seatback portion that define a second seating area disposed laterally adjacent the first seating area. The second seatback portion is movably mounted between an upwardly extending in-use orientation and a retracted non-use orientation. The partitioning panel is movably arranged between a stowed position in which the partitioning panel is disposed outside of the first and second seating areas and a partitioning position in which the partitioning panel extends upwardly along a lateral side of the first seat section in a forward to aft direction of the first seat section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Slavko Stojanovic
  • Patent number: 7562930
    Abstract: The combination umbrella and folding chair includes an umbrella section with first and second rectilinear poles with axially opposed top and bottom ends respectively. The umbrella section further includes a rotatable knob that allows the user to maintain the second pole in a fixed position and a circular and flexible covering. The assembly further includes a chair section with a flexible and planar seat member, a flexible and planar backrest, and a ring-shaped cup holder. The assembly further includes a mechanism for storing and transporting the umbrella section and the chair section simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Amanda J. Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7537279
    Abstract: A blocking mechanism or device (40) for preventing objects from sliding off from a cushion (24) of a seat when a vehicle experiences decelerations above a given level comprising: a blocking member (50, 60) configured to be movable from a storage position below a top surface (26) of the cushion to a blocking position above the top surface of the cushion to block any object on the cushion from moving therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Pudney
  • Publication number: 20090127896
    Abstract: An infant feeding bottle holder apparatus at least includes: an adjustable mounting structure at least including a middle section, first and second end sections coupled to the middle section, and first and second clamp sections coupled to the ends of the first and second end sections, respectively; and a feeding bottle arm adapted to be coupled at a first end to the middle section, and adapted to be coupled at a second end to a feeding bottle. The first and second end sections are adapted to couple the infant feeding bottle holder apparatus to an apparatus in which an infant sits or lies. A feeding bottle operatively coupled to the feeding bottle arm may be positioned to allow the infant to autonomously drink from the feeding bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Debra L. Madden