Abstract: An apparatus including a passenger carrier attached to a cart. The cart includes a support structure and a cart basket. The passenger carrier includes a seat portion. The apparatus includes a first set of swivel caster wheels near a front portion of the apparatus, a second set of non-swivel caster wheels located generally where the passenger carrier is connected to the cart, and a third set of swivel caster wheels located near a rear portion of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an upper portion in a first position that can be displaced to a second position to form an opening sized to receive a front portion of another cart basket in a nested configuration.

Abstract: A metal folding chair having a tubular frame and a ganging device including female keyslots formed in internally reinforced portions of one side of the frame and male connecting elements including studs mounted in cantilever positions on an opposite side of the frame by tee nuts threadably engaged with the studs within the frame.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A device for allowing the regulation of the movement of the folding seat of a chair applied on one chair or several chairs of the type called “with a bar”. The device includes a boxed body which contains in its interior a group of articulated lever devices which regulate the motion of the folding seat between horizontal and vertical positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hanging chair that is capable of accommodating more than one individual. Also provided is a hanging chair that includes a suspension structure that distributes the increased load that is associated with having more than one person in the chair over a length of the overhead support. By distributing the load, the possibility of the overhead support or the suspension structure failing is, inmost situations, reduced. The present invention further provides a hanging chair that is capable of rotating about a vertical axis without causing binding or twisting of the suspension structure.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A portable recliner assembly includes a recliner seat having a plurality of spaced-apart first connectors, and a support having a second connector that is selectively coupled to one of the plurality of first connectors. The recliner seat can have first and second side walls, and at least one side connector provided along each of the first and second side walls, with each side connector adapted to couple a side connector from another recliner seat.

Abstract: A lightweight reinforced seat assembly for a transportation vehicle is disclosed which includes a molded seat shell having a shell exterior and a shell interior. The seat shell includes a seat section and a back section joined together by a generally curved section. A plurality of seats is formed in the seat shell. A reinforcing network of longitudinal and lateral, generally enclosed tubular rib elements reinforce the seat shell to eliminate metal framing and weight. The reinforcing rib network includes a front tubular rib element extending laterally across a front width of the seat section, and a top tubular rib element extending laterally across a top width of the back section. Longitudinal edge tubular rib elements extend on opposing edges of the seat shell generally through the seat-section, curved section, and back-section. The edge tubular rib elements are connected to the front and top tubular rib elements.

Abstract: A chair for use with a plurality of such chairs arranged in rows to provide an aisle between adjacent rows of chairs when the chairs are not in use comprising a frame assembly configured to operatively support a seat assembly including a seat movable between a raised or upright position when not in use and a lowered or deployed position when in use and a seat positioning assembly coupled to the seat to normally maintain the seat in the raised or upright position.

Abstract: A modular seat back system for a vehicle, including a type-A seat back frame having a center shoulder seatbelt anchorage, and a type-B seat back frame having a smaller width. The left edges of the seat back frames are substantially similar in shape and size, and the right edges of the seat back frames are substantially similar in shape and size. The symmetry between the edges allows the modular seat back system to form a “40/40 configuration” with two type-B seat back frames in smaller vehicles, a “40/60 configuration” with one type-A and one type-B seat back frame in medium-sized vehicles, and a “60/60 configuration” with two type-A seat back frames in larger vehicles. Further, the dual-nature of the center seatbelt anchorage allows the modular seat back system to form a “40/60 configuration” in left-hand-drive versions of a particular vehicle line, and a “60/40 configuration” for the right-hand-drive versions.

Abstract: A portable partition for use in an automobile having a seat with a seat bench and a seat backrest. The partition includes a seat plate that has first and second portions that rest on the seat bench. The partition also includes a partition plate that has a bottom edge connected to the seat plate between the first and second seat-plate portions. When the seat plate is disposed upon the seat bench, the partition plate is disposed substantially orthogonally of the seat bench. The partition plate typically is constructed of a substantially transparent material so that the driver's view is not obstructed by the partition plate. The partition may also have a hinge joining the first and second portions. The hinge permits the seat plate to more closely fit the seat bench, particularly when a child is seated on a cushion or a child seat placed on top of one or both of the portions of the seat plate.

Abstract: A stackable chair that is capable of being ganged with a further like chair in side-by-side relationship, including an upper frame adapted to receive and support a seating platform, and a backrest platform for supporting a user seated on the chair. The upper frame is attached to a lower frame having a left and right sides, each said having a pair of leg members connected underneath the lower frame, each of the leg members having a lower end to engage the supporting surface for the chair, and having an upper end. The right legs connect to a right frame member attached to the lower frame right side. The left legs connect to a left frame member attached to the lower frame left side. A left side and a right side coupling support extend respectively on top of left and right frame members. The left side coupling support includes a left extension having a coupling hook extending outward.

Abstract: A motion furniture article is disclosed that includes arm frames and false showy feet connected to a stationary base of the article, as opposed to a movable seat unit of the article. As a consequence, during movement of the movable seat of the article between fully erect and reclining positions, the false showy feet remain stationary.

Abstract: A sling-type chair includes flat oval tubing contoured for proper lumbar support and knee strain relief. The tubing is disposed inside the sling fabric. The tubing on the sides are joined by stretchers. The connection between the stretchers and the tubing include inserts within the tubing and sockets outside the tubing that are joined together by bolts that extend through holes in the sockets and screwed into threaded holes in the inserts to effectively eliminate bending moments on the bolts.

Abstract: A vertical stacking leg-over-leg ganged chair is attachable side-by-side and includes an upper frame adapted to receive and support a seating platform, and a lower frame supporting the upper frame, and a backrest for supporting a user seated in the chair. The ganged chair includes a front pair of legs angled frontward, and a rear pair of legs angled rearward, each pair connected underneath the lower frame. The right legs are connected to a right frame member, and the left legs to a left frame member, with the left frame member being of a lesser length than the right frame member. In a side-by-side ganged setup, the wider spaced apart right legs of one ganged chair fit over the left legs of a second like chair, forming a single width leg unit on either side of the ganged chairs. Each upper portion of the left legs includes an elongated slot that accepts an elongated lug on the upper portion of each right leg, for connective support when chairs are attached horizontally.

Abstract: A device having a table, a stool, and a support structure including footrests, thereby enhancing social environments by the use of varying combinations of the devices, and by providing comfort enhancing features, and specifically by making a seated or standing occupant approachable by increasing the potential for intimacy while yet retaining a defensible position.

Abstract: A gang chair device has a crossbar, two leg devices connected to the crossbar, and a plurality of chairs disposed on the crossbar. Each leg device has a leg plate having a protruded plate and an extended rod. A connection plate is disposed on the extended rod. The crossbar has two block plates and a slot defined by the block plates. A U-shaped plate is inserted in the crossbar. Each chair has a backrest plate having two insertion plates, two hollow blocks, a seat plate, a base plate, and a U-shaped positioning plate. The base plate is disposed on the crossbar. The seat plate is disposed on the base plate. The base plate has two J-shaped lateral rods. Each J-shaped lateral rod has an opening. Each insertion plate is inserted in the hollow block. Each hollow block has a tip end inserted in the opening.

Abstract: Stackable row chairs can be provided with desk assemblies for lecture hall purposes by forming a holder for the desk assembly with a pair of struts upon stirrups at their lower ends engaging the legs of the chair provided with the assembly. Connecting members can run from the stirrups to an adjoining chair to allow the desk assembly simultaneously to serve as a connecting system for joining the chairs in the row.

Abstract: A safety seat for use in passenger transport and advantageously provides sufficient strength to withstand maximum loading during collision. The seat comprises a rear portion comprising a plurality of sections having different relatively controllable deformable and/or collapsible properties and suitable energy absorbing capacity so that during collision an individual seated rearwardly of the seat is protected. Additionally the safety seat suitably restrains a seated individual during collision. The safety seat therefore provides a safety seat and frame which is adapted to accommodate maximum load, which load is provided when an individual seated therein is thrown forwardly within a restraining device such as a seat belt and when an individual seated rearwardly thereof is thrown against same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a children's safety seat, particularly for the carrying of more than one child. It includes a children's safety seat to be securely and releasably attached to anchorage points in a motor vehicle when positioned on an existing seat of the vehicle. The seat can be provided with a back portion and a base portion which are sub-divided to provide a plurality of individual seats. The seat has integral members to enable it to be anchored in position.

Abstract: A seat pedestal assembly including a center post having a lower distal end adapted to be slidingly and rotatably received by a boat deck; a support frame including a center sleeve and a plurality of seat members disposed parallel to and in spaced relation with the center sleeve, the seat members being angularly spaced equidistantly around the center post, each of the seat members having an inner diameter, an outer diameter and a length, each of the seat members being respectively connected to the center sleeve by a connecting member; the center sleeve having an inner diameter adapted to slidingly and rotatably receive the center post therethrough; and, each of the seat members inner diameter being adapted to respectively receive for axial and rotational movement therein a seat post provided depending downwardly from an existing seat.

Abstract: A device for ganging chairs or other articles of furniture that includes a connecting body with a pivot end and a ganging end. The pivot end includes a first clip or a recess, and the ganging end includes a second clip. The first clip or recess and the second clip releasably engage the structural frames of a first chair and a second chair. The ganging device may include protuberances for mounting the connecting body to a single chair in order to store the device under the seat. The pivot end may also be rotatably engaged to the first chair so that the device rotates from a first position in which the ganging end is releasably engaged to the second chair to a second position in which the ganging device is stored on the first chair. When in the stored position, the device is releasably engaged to the seat pan of the first chair. The connecting body may also include a middle portion for placement of a nameplate or logo.

Abstract: A chair construction which includes connector mechanisms for rigidly anchoring chairs in assembled relation either in a linear fashion or in a curved array depending upon the positioning of the rear connector of a pair of front and rear connectors. The connector mechanisms are easily fabricated and can be readily affixed to the legs of the chair in a manner to enable the chairs by leg movement to be readily assembled and disassembled into the desired array. The connector mechanisms are specially designed and located so as to be unobtrusive and so as not to interfere with the normal use of the chair.

Abstract: A portable collapsible chair structure includes two chaise lounges with a table structure held therebetween. Each chaise lounge has a collapsible canopy, and can be folded up into a compact package. Each of the chaise lounges includes two clamping structures. One clamping structure connects each chaise lounge to opposite sides of the table structure and the outside clamping structure on each chaise lounge is arranged to be connected to that on the other chaise lounge. For a folding operation, each chaise lounge is folded into a compact package, then each is folded over the table and held by the outer clamping structures. This folding function is facilitated by the nature of the clamping structures which include variable extensions.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing at least a first seating section and a second seating section to form a modular seating assembly is provided. The bracket assembly includes a pair of laterally extending studs mounted to the first seating section, and a pair of brackets mounted to the second seating section including a vertical member for engaging the pair of laterally extending studs. The pair of brackets include a first bracket having a receiving portion and a retaining mechanism for releasably securing one of the laterally extending studs, and a second bracket having a receiving portion for engaging the other one of the laterally extending studs.

Abstract: A suntanning apparatus comprises a plurality of chairs preferably of the lounge type which are mounted on a rotating platform which follows the sun's path. The platform rotates in accordance with a predetermined program and can vary in size to accommodate a predetermined plurality of lounge chairs. The platform is driven by a motor which is coupled to the platform to rotate the platform about a central axis. The motor is coupled to a computer which determines the movement of the platform so that the chairs are always facing towards the sun. In an alternate embodiment, a pair of lounge chairs are mounted on a rotatable platform with controls mounted therebetween for individuals to operate the drive motor to rotate the platform in accordance with the sun's rays.

Abstract: A modular sofa includes a hollow frame, an upholstered back frame, at least one first fastener, a pair of upholstered armrest frames, at least one second fastener and an upholstered seat frame. The hollow frame has front and back walls and a parallel pair of side walls interconnecting the front and back walls. The upholstered back frame has a lower end portion to be detachably fastened to the back wall. The first fastener fastens the upholstered back frame to the back wall of the hollow frame. The pair of upholstered armrest frames are to be detachably fastened to the side walls, respectively. The second fastener fastens each of the upholstered frames to a respective one of the side walls. The upholstered seat frame is detachably mounted to the top of the hollow frame.

Abstract: A seating assembly has an armless chair having a frame, floor-engaging legs extending downward from the frame, a generally horizontal seat supported on the frame, and an upright back supported on the frame. The frame defines a pair of opposite sides between which lie the respective frame, legs, seat, and back. An arm chair has a frame, floor-engaging legs extending downward from the frame, a generally horizontal seat supported on the frame, an upright back supported on the frame, and at least one arm fixed to the frame. This frame and arm define a pair of opposite sides between which lie the respective frame, legs, seat, back, and arm. A front female coupling member is fixed on one side of each chair spaced a predetermined vertical front distance from a floor plane defined by the respective feet and a front male coupling member is fixed on the other side of each chair spaced a vertical front distance from the respective plane and engageable in the female member of an adjacent such chair.

Abstract: A hollow chair may hold an amount of weight due to a flowable material contained therein and may be joined to on or more chairs.

Abstract: An improved double recliner having a load distributing platform base member. The planar load distributing platform prevents the individual components from torquing in relation to one another as one end of the double recliner is lifted by providing single unitary load distributing base for the individual components. The improved double recliner has two recliner rockers with a centrally disposed console placed between the two recliner rockers. The planar platform carries recliner bases that are secured to the platform in selected positions and the recliners are mounted upon, and secured to, the recliner bases thus forming a single unit of furniture.

Abstract: Seating groups for passengers, for example in an aircraft cabin, are equipped with several seats having seat components supported on a support base on which the seat components, especially the seat sections are laterally slideable to make the seats wider when a passenger sits on a seat or narrower when a passenger is not sitting on a seat. The seat widening or narrowing is accomplished in several ways, for example, with the aid of a grooved shaft that operates as a spindle when turned by tilting a seat component, or by springs that vault upwardly when not loaded and spread when a passenger sits on a seat supported by the springs. The grooved shaft can be operated for example by an armrest or a seat section.

Abstract: A passenger seat assembly convertible between a two-seat configuration and a three-seat configuration, including a seat assembly base and first, second and third seats for carrying respective seat bottom and seat back cushions. The first and third seats defining outboard seats are moveable on the seat assembly base and the second seat defines a center seat carried in a fixed position on the seat assembly base. A gear drive is carried by the seat assembly base and interconnects the first and third seats for simultaneous movement relative to each other and to the second seat. The first and third seats move towards each other into the two-seat configuration wherein the first and third seats encroach upon the second seat and define a dead zone between the first and third seat. The first and third seats are moveable away from each other into the three-seat configuration wherein the second seat defines a center seat having the same seating width as the first and third seats.

Abstract: A system for seating and transporting physically challenged individuals to and from commercial transport vehicles is disclosed. The system utilizes the aisle seat of the commercial transport vehicle for both seating and transporting the passenger. Modifications are made to both the aisle seat and the adjacent seat in order to provide a system capable of being detached while meeting all the safety and strength properties of the original seats. The present invention provides a very efficient and humane method of transporting physically challenged individuals from their wheelchairs to commercial transport vehicles as well as providing and efficient method of transportation when connections are necessary.

Abstract: A drink container holder is mounted to a generally upright seat standard having at least one seat bracket to support a seat back in a generally upright position. The seat back is mounted to the seat bracket with a bolt and nut. The container holder includes an open top receptacle and a pair of bosses that have threaded metal inserts that receive the seat fasteners so the fasteners can be tightened into the inserts. When tightened, the seat bolts and container holder are securely held in place. A support flange attached to the container holder braces the container holder against the seat backs for stability.

Abstract: A modular pew system comprises a pew section and a panel member. The pew section has a first end and a second end. The pew section is formed from a seat section and a back section. The seat section and the back section each have a first end and a second end which correspond to the first end and the second end of the pew section. A first half of a first slidable fastener is positioned on the first end of the seat section. A first half of a second slidable fastener is positioned on the first end of the seat section. The first panel member has a shape to form an end facade for the pew section. The panel member has a first side surface and a second side surface. A second half of the first slidable fastener is positioned on the first side surface of the first panel member to engage the first half of the first slidable fastener. A second half of the second slidable fastener is positioned on the first side surface of the first panel member to engage with first half of the first slidable fastener.

Abstract: A sofa assembly including a low-profile center console section having a pair of rocking reclining chair sections releasably secured on either side thereof. As presently preferred, center console section provides an inboard armrest which may be positionable between an upright, raised position and a horizontal, use position, or alternatively, fixed in a horizontal, use position. The present invention further includes a mounting apparatus for securing independent sections of a modular sofa assembly together. An attachment plate and a keyhole fastener bracket are secured to the base assembly of each chair section. Complementary fastener bolts are secured to the center console section. When the chair section and center console section are aligned in side-by-side proximity, the fastener bolt extends through the keyhole and engages the fastener bracket.

Abstract: A seat attachment capable of being mounting on the standard of a seat. The seat attachment comprises a container holder, a first flexible arm extending from the container holder and a second flexible arm extending from the container holder. A first mounting bracket is located at a first end of the first arm and a second mounting bracket is located at a first end of the second arm. The seat attachment is mounted on the seat through the use of a plurality of bolts, each of which is inserted through a hole in one of the mounting brackets, through a hole in the standard, and a into a corresponding hole in the seat. When the bolts are tightened, the first and second arms substantially conform to the shape of the seat on which they are mounted.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat frame structure having a riser and a movable portion movable in relation to the riser in fore and aft directions with respect to a longitudinal axis of a vehicle. A seat cushion assembly including an open-cell foam seat cushion is mounted on the movable portion. The seat cushion includes a plurality of air channels therein extending from a bottom surface to a top surface thereof. The seat cushion is of sufficient thickness and density to support an occupant thereon. The seat cushion assembly includes a seat cushion cover material covering at least the top surface of the seat cushion. The seat cushion cover material is constructed and arranged to permit air to pass therethrough. A seat back frame is coupled to the movable portion of the frame structure. A seat back pad assembly is mounted on the seat back frame.

Abstract: A passenger seat assembly convertible between a two-seat configuration and a three-seat configuration, including a seat assembly base and first, second and third seats for carrying respective seat bottom and seat back cushions. The first and third seats defining outboard seats are moveable on the seat assembly base and the second seat defines a center seat carried in a fixed position on the seat assembly base. A gear drive is carried by the seat assembly base and interconnects the first and third seats for simultaneous movement relative to each other and to the second seat. The first and third seats move towards each other into the two-seat configuration wherein the first and third seats encroach upon the second seat and define a dead zone between the first and third seat. The first and third seats are moveable away from each other into the three-seat configuration wherein the second seat defines a center seat having the same seating width as the first and third seats.

Abstract: A hollow chair may hold an amount of weight due to a flowable material contained therein and may be joined to one or more chairs.

Abstract: The device for joining chairs in a row is dimensionally stable, easily operated, and, hence, panic-proof. In one preferred embodiment of the invention the device includes a first component configured for being mounted to a chair; a first borehole defined in the first component; a first locking pin disposed in the first component and extending into the first borehole; a second component configured for being mounted to a chair; a second borehole defined in the second component; a second locking pin disposed in the second component and extending into the second borehole; and a connection element displaceably mounted in the first borehole, the connection element being configured for insertion into the second borehole, and a first locking element disposed on the connection element for engaging the first locking pin for preventing displacement of the connection element.

Abstract: An armrest for a stadium chair. The armrest is connected to a stanchion by a bolt which extends through a slotted oblong lug carried by the armrest. The lug and armrest cooperate with a lobular bearing surface in the stanchion. The lug fits into lobes of the bearing surface in such a way as to retain the armrest in a raised position and a lowered retracted position. Movement of the armrest from the raised position requires a user to first lift the armrest without rotating, and then rotate the armrest to the lowered position. A polymeric bearing plate held between the armrest and the stanchion acts as a guide keeping the movement of the armrest in a single plane.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus and method for releasably securing together adjacent seating sections wherein the mounting apparatus includes a bracket having a key-hole like opening formed therein and a fastener having an enlarged head and a shaft. The mounting apparatus is disposed between a first and second seating section such that the enlarged head and a portion of the shaft extend through the key-hole like opening and engaged the bracket to releasably secure together the adjacent seating sections to form the modular sofa assembly.

Abstract: A coupling member for coupling two tubular members together includes an attachment portion and a coupling portion formed integrally therewith. The attachment portion includes a member which partially wraps around the tubular member and forms a glide. The coupling portion includes a male coupling element juxtaposed next to a female coupling element. The male coupling element is receivable within a female element of a second identical coupling member and the female coupling element receives a male coupling element of the second coupling member. By this configuration, identical coupling members may be snapped to respective tubular base frames of two chairs to gang the chairs together when the coupling members are mated.

Abstract: A vehicle modular three-across seat, or, so-called, split bench seat assembly, including two wide outboard seat structures and a narrower middle seat structure. Each outboard seat structure is supported on the floor of the vehicle by four corner anchors for independent forward and aft movement. The middle seat is supported in a fixed manner by four corner support brackets extending outwardly and downwardly to mount on the adjacent two pairs of front and rear corner anchors. The modular three-seat assembly is adapted to be installed as a unit in the vehicle by securing the four corner anchors of each of the two outboard seat structures to the vehicle floor pan.

Abstract: A wheelchair coupler apparatus for coupling two wheelchairs together allows the two wheelchairs to be pushed simultaneously by one person. The wheelchair coupler has an elongated arm having a pair of end portions with each end portion having a wheelchair frame engaging portion for attaching the elongated arm to a first wheelchair frame. A second wheelchair attaching member is attached to the elongated arm and extends generally perpendicular and has a wheelchair frame engaging fastener for removably attaching to a second wheelchair frame so that the elongated arm is attached to one wheelchair and a second wheelchair attaching member is attached to a second wheelchair to thus couple the wheelchairs together. The second wheelchair attaching member is hingedly attached to the elongated arm so that it can be folded out of the way when the wheelchairs are not coupled together.

Abstract: Lightweight, collapsible adjoining beach chairs, in the configuration of a love seat, allowing two or more persons to sit together with no separating armrest or other division between them. Each beach chair is individually collapsible and foldably hinged in a side-by-side configuration to at least one adjoining beach chair so that the beach chair love seat may fold into a compact, portable fully collapsed position. Adjoining seat backs are locked together to stabilize the beach chair love seat in its fully opened position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a plurality of independent seating sections together to form a modular sofa assembly. The independent seating sections have lower front and rear end portions with either front and rear cross bars substantially parallel to the front and rear end portions or side frame members substantially perpendicular to the front and rear end portions. A first elongated frame rail is secured to the front and rear of each seating unit having side frame members, and connecting feet are secured to seating units having front and rear cross bars. The seating units are aligned in close side-by-side proximity and connecting links are used to secure the frame members or connecting feet of adjacent seating units to form a sofa or loveseat. The sofa or loveseat is easily disassembled by removing the connecting links from the frame members and connecting feet.

Abstract: A seat frame having a base portion and an upwardly extending back portion in a generally L-shaped configuration and a downwardly extending leg portion, the base portion having forwardly extending vertical edges at the exterior edges of the seat and at a central vertical divider to divide the seat into a first side and a second side. A seat cushion and a back cushion positionable upon the base and back portions of the frame of each of the sides, a strap arrangement having shoulder straps extending downwardly from an upper extent of the back portion with a rigid locking tongue at the lower extent thereof removably positionable in a locking element in the forward extent of the seat frame.

Abstract: A modular stool capable of functioning in a kindergarten or similar facility as an individual seat or as a desk unit for a small child. When interlinked with like stools, one can then create a large ring of stools or a series of staggered stools for group seating, or just a pair of stools forming a love seat. The modular stool is formed from a single blank of plywood or other material that is cut and contoured to define a wedge-shaped seat section and left and right side sections outwardly inclined with respect to the seat section to form an arch. The side sections of each stool are adapted to be interlinked with the side sections of adjacent stools.