Oscillating Suspender Connected To Or Through Adjunctive Rest Patents (Class 297/273)
  • Patent number: 11805905
    Abstract: A lower chair for supporting an upper chair on which a user sits. The lower chair including a base, a swivel mechanism supported by the base and defining a vertical swivel axis, and a four-bar linkage mounted to the swivel mechanism for rotation about the swivel axis. The four-bar linkage includes a coupler link that moves about a coupler curve. The lower chair also includes a column having a lower end affixed to the coupler link for movement of the lower end along the coupler curve. The column defines a column axis and is adapted to support the upper chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Goetz, Brock Walker, John Aldrich, Andy Squires, Chris Holwerda, Adwait Bhagwat
  • Patent number: 10631643
    Abstract: A hanging chair includes a hanging rod, a base, a connecting assembly and a cover cloth. A side wall of one end of the hanging rod has at least one first mounting hole. The base has a first connection end, and a side wall of the first connection end has at least one second mounting hole. The first connection end and one end of the hanging rod are nested together, such that the first mounting holes correspond exactly to the second mounting holes one to one. The connecting assembly includes at least one welding key and at least one first screw. Each welding key has at least one through hole, and the welding key is disposed at one of the hanging rod and the first connection end. Each first screw passes through the through hole of one welding key, one first mounting hole and one second mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huilong Lin, Jianping Xie
  • Patent number: 10575647
    Abstract: A hanging chair includes a collapsible spreader bar that reduces the size of the product when in a disassembled configuration. The hanging chair includes a flexible seating portion having first and second side edges. A plurality of ropes connect the first and second side edges of the flexible seating portion to the collapsible spreader bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Bliss Hammocks Inc.
    Inventor: Victor Sabbagh
  • Patent number: 10555595
    Abstract: A hanging chair having a spreading stick and drawstring tunnels on the hanging chair surface for receiving suspension strings. The base section of the hanging chair surface of the hanging chair has at least one approximately rectangular seat surface and a trapezoidal back surface attached to the seat surface. The seat surface and back surface have common continuously connected drawstring tunnels on the lateral edges. The lateral drawstring tunnels of the seat surface and back surface bring about, by suspension strings guided therein, a lateral gathering of the entire hanging chair surface. The gathering on the suspended hanging chair forms a steeper profile of the back surface with respect to the flatter extending seat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: LA SIESTA GMBH
    Inventor: Leonid Grisar
  • Patent number: 10306987
    Abstract: A swing chair includes: a support which is installed at a certain height or more above the floor; a main operation member elongated and having a virtual first rotation axis provided to the support at one side thereof and rotatably coupled to the support; a sub operation member elongated and having a virtual second rotation axis, provided to the support at one side thereof and spaced parallel to the first rotation axis, and rotatably coupled to the support; a seat portion coupled to any one of the main operation member and the sub operation member; and a rotation connecting member elongated and arranged in a front-rear direction and having a rear portion that is rotatably coupled to the other side of the main operation member and a front portion that is rotatably coupled to the other side of the sub operation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: DESIGN PARK DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yo Seob Kim
  • Patent number: 9714880
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inertia test apparatus for a model ship that mimics a pitching inertia radius of an actual ship by reciprocating a model ship. The apparatus includes a base frame providing a supporting force, vertical frames integrally fixed at both sides of the base frame and having a hinge shaft on an upper end, a swing including a pair of fixing members rotatably hung on the hinge shafts of the vertical frames and a bed integrally formed at a lower ends of the fixing members, and providing a pitching inertia radius of the model ship by reciprocating about the hinge shafts, with the model ship seated on the bed, and a centering adjuster seating the model ship on the bed of the swing and matching a center of gravity of the model ship with a center of the swing by allowing the model ship to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: In Bo Park, Sung Kwon Choi, Jin Ha Kim, Yeonguk Won, Young-Sik Kim, Hong Gun Sung, Sa Young Hong, Jang Pyo Hong, Suk Kyu Cho
  • Patent number: 9440154
    Abstract: A swing includes a body including a concave central portion including an upper surface defining a recessed seat adapted to support a user, a lower surface that is on an opposite side of the central portion as compared to the upper surface, and a peripheral edge surrounding the concave central portion. The peripheral edge includes a plurality of tether openings, and a tether system is engaged with the plurality of tether openings. A first tether section of the tether system extends between first and second ones of the tether openings along the lower surface of the body, and a second tether section of the tether system extends between third and fourth ones of the tether openings along the lower surface of the body, such that the first and second sections of the tether system support the central portion of said body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Quality Innovative Products, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Cordray, Kirk Palmerton
  • Patent number: 9173503
    Abstract: An infant swing apparatus includes a base frame, a rigid support column rising from the base frame and having a front and a rear, and a swing arm arranged at the front of the support column and having a first end portion and a second end portion. The support column has an upper portion that leans toward the rear of the support column. The first end portion of the swing arm is connected with a seat support, and the second end portion is pivotally connected with the upper portion of the support column about a pivot axis that is located above the seat support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Mountz, Peter R. Tuckey
  • Patent number: 9145948
    Abstract: A tie-down device, for use in aircraft by way of example, is provided that includes an elongated member having an upper surface portion, a lower surface portion, a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. Each end portion has an aperture extending transversely through the upper and lower surface portions. A pliable cord extends through the apertures and has a grounding end portion and a stop end portion. A distal securing member, such as a hook, is fixed to the grounding end portion of the pliable cord, and a proximal securing member, also a hook by way of example, is slidably engaged along the pliable cord. The grounding end portion is secured to a ground member, the proximal securing member is secured to the aircraft, and the elongated member is slid distally towards the grounding end portion to tighten the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Salvatore Corio
  • Patent number: 9095204
    Abstract: An approach is provided a leisure equipment with a hanging assembly that comprises a processing module and a hanging module. The processing module comprises a slide rail and a slider. The slider is moved along the slide rail, connects to the hanging module to drive the hanging module moving, swing or swaying along the slide rail, and is able to self rotation. The leisure equipment is able to be used adaptively indoor or outdoor to comfort peoples' mind and body, and feel the natural rhyme simultaneously. For handicapped people which it provides assistants of exercise or movement of a specific portion of body which is useful to loosen up muscles and release the mind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Mei-Yueh Ou
    Inventor: Mei-Yueh Ou
  • Publication number: 20150115671
    Abstract: A swing chair has a seat having three panels that are pivotally connected to each other including a seatback panel, a seat middle panel, and a seat lower panel. The seat is mounted for reclining. The seat is suspended from the support frame. A front suspension member is suspended from the support frame and connected to the seat middle panel. A rear suspension member is suspended from the support frame and connected to the seat behind a rear lower hinge. The rear lower hinge pivotally connects the seatback panel to the seat middle panel. The seat optionally includes a seat frame having fabric mounted to the seat frame. Optionally, a canopy can be mounted above the swing chair. Preferably, an armrest is connected in a four bar mechanism relationship with the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Patent number: 8992337
    Abstract: A portable toddler swing is provided. The swing includes a compliant shell, an upper adjustable strap, a fastener coupled to the upper adjustable strap, a lower adjustable strap, a pair of support straps and a pair of safety fasteners. The shell defines an inner cavity, including an upper portion defining a top opening and a circumferential passage, a bottom portion, a front portion defining a pair of leg openings, a back portion, and a pair of side portions. The upper adjustable strap is slidingly disposed within the circumferential passage, and adjusts the size of the top opening of the shell. The lower adjustable strap is connected to the bottom portion of the shell, and secures the shell to a playground swing seat. The pair of safety fasteners are coupled to upper portions of the support straps, and secure the support straps to the playground swing chains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: HoneyBee Child LLC
    Inventors: Jill P. Koziol, Katherine C. Stewart
  • Patent number: 8931840
    Abstract: A composite frame includes a frame body including two support units, two lower connecting rods, two suspending units and an upper connecting rod that are removably connectable together so that the constructed frame body is structurally stable, while assembly and disassembly of the same are manually operable and convenient to allow for effective storage and cost reduction in terms of packaging and delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Yi-Chen Huang
  • Patent number: 8794702
    Abstract: A rotating seat for suspension from a play set structure includes a seat body rotatable about a generally vertical axis with an upper seating surface configured to support a user, an elongated suspending element configured to support the seat body from the play set structure, and a handle assembly operably coupled with the suspending element to cause rotation of the seat body relative to the axis upon actuation by the user. The suspending element extends substantially vertically, presents opposite upper and lower end margins, is configured to operably couple with the play set structure along the upper end margin, and is operably coupled with the seat body at a location spaced from the upper end margin. A damped pivot connection assembly configured to operably secure the suspending element with the play set structure and allow restrained pivoting movement of the suspending element relative to a fixed bracket of the connection assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Brown, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Robert F. Soreo
  • Publication number: 20140152063
    Abstract: A composite frame includes a frame body including two support units, two lower connecting rods, two suspending units and an upper connecting rod that are removably connectable together so that the constructed frame body is structurally stable, while assembly and disassembly of the same are manually operable and convenient to allow for effective storage and cost reduction in terms of packaging and delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Yi-Chen Huang
  • Patent number: 8622471
    Abstract: A vibration seat (20) comprising a seat body (22), a sitting portion (24) supported by the seat body, and a vibrator (4). The sitting portion (24) is free to vibrate relative to the seat body (22). The vibrator (4) is connected to the sitting portion (24) at a single node (1) and is free to move relative to the seat body (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Porter and Davies Limited
    Inventors: Timothy John Porter, Dilwyn Clive Davies
  • Patent number: 8616639
    Abstract: A multi-swing chair apparatus comprising a top frame member, one or more frame leg members, and one or more suspension assemblies is provided. The top frame member is, for example, a generally circular top frame member. The frame leg members are rigidly connected to and extend from the top frame member. Each of the frame leg members defines a space for suspending one or more swingable chairs from the top frame member. The suspension assemblies are pivotally attached to the top frame member. Each of the suspension assemblies connects to one of the swingable chairs for suspending each swingable chair from the top frame member. The suspension assemblies facilitate one or more of swinging movements and swivel movements of the swingable chairs. In an embodiment, the multi-swing chair apparatus further comprises support members extending upwardly from the top frame member for supporting a canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph J. Britz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8550556
    Abstract: A reconfigurable infant support structure includes a frame, a hanger arm movably coupled to the frame, and a seat movably coupled to the hanger arm. The hanger arm is placeable in a moving position and in a fixed position. The seat is positionable in a lowered position and in a raised position relative to the frame along the hanger arm. The seat is releasably securable in its raised position. The frame restricts the seat from being releasably secured in its raised position unless the hanger arm is in its fixed position. Conversely, the hanger arm can not be released from its fixed position unless the seat is in it lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Asbach
  • Patent number: 8500201
    Abstract: As shown in FIGS. 1-3, the permanent magnet 8 is fixed on the one of the suspension rods 9 and located between the two coils 6 of the two electromagnets 1. To make the chair seat 12 which is originally at rest rock, the electromagnetic rocking chair will be powered on first, and then a rocking button on the control panel (not shown) will be pressed down. After that, the wires a, b will alternately produce higher and lower electric levels (triodes Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4, Q5, Q6 work alternately) to produce an alternately changing magnetic field within the coils 6 of the electromagnet 1, and the alternately changing magnetic field will push and pull the permanent magnet 8, making the chair seat 12 move back and forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Hui Mei Baby Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Mei-Sheng Teng
  • Patent number: 8491053
    Abstract: A camouflage hunting blind system comprising a hanger with a distal and a proximate end, the proximate end of the hanger comprises an S-hook for suspending a hammock chair which is then cloaked within a camouflaged covering. The distal end of the hanger is positioned against tree with the proximate end pointing upward and away from the tree at a 45 degree angle wherein both ends are secured using a tether. The camouflage hunting blind system is positioned so a user's feet may touch the ground to rotate hammock chair for (through) 360 degrees of view. The hammock chair may be reversible, having a first side with natural (nature camouflage) colorings and a second side with hunter orange or other suitable coloring (dark or other.) Camouflage hunting blind system may have a camouflage coloring on the outside and a dark coloring on the inside, and weigh less that 10 lbs, and sets up in a very short time. Camouflaged covering encapsulates hammock chair, concealing scent and providing warmth for its user(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Kirk Stringer
  • Publication number: 20130175836
    Abstract: This invention discloses an adjustable hanging chair, which comprises a seat, comprising a cushion frame and a backrest frame; a suspension bracket, which is correspondingly disposed and fixed to the cushion frame; a front rest frame, one of the upper ends of the front rest frame being correspondingly and pivotally coupled to a front end of the cushion frame, and at least a connection rod, a first end of the connection rod being correspondingly and pivotally connected to the front rest frame, and a second end of the connection rod being correspondingly and pivotally connected to the backrest frame, so that the pivoting action of the front rest frame corresponding to the cushion frame has an interacting relationship with the pivoting action of the backrest frame corresponding to the cushion frame. The present invention can increase the comfortability of sitting and reduce the volume for easy storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: Cheng-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 8469832
    Abstract: A swing apparatus comprises a support frame, a plurality of swing arms pivotally connected with the support frame, a mount platform connected with the swing arms, wherein the swing arms are operable to swing the mount platform relative to the support frame, and a portable infant holding device adapted to removably fasten with the mount platform. Once it is installed on the mount platform, the infant holding device can be positioned above the support frame and swing arms, in particular above the pivot links that connect the swing arms with the support frame. As a result, the swing apparatus can be used in a more versatile manner, and access to the infant holding device can be facilitated for placement and removal of the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Sharon A Gillett, Schantal M. Kane, Ryan N. Miller, Peter R. Tuckey
  • Patent number: 8414072
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a collapsible hanging chair which may be transported easily into remote areas and attached to any substantially vertical support, such as a tree or a telephone pole. The collapsible hanging chair of the present invention may be attached to a swivel for 360° rotation and visibility. A series of cords connected to the seat support springs provide for suspension of the collapsible hanging chair and combine with the springs to provide shock absorption and balancing as the user sits and rotates in the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: David Phillips
  • Patent number: 8403767
    Abstract: An infant swing apparatus comprises a support structure and at least one swing arm pivotally coupled with the support structure, a seat, including a backrest support tube, and a recline assembly connecting the seat with the swing arm. The recline assembly comprises a first coupling shell fixedly coupled with the backrest support tube, a second coupling shell fixedly coupled with the swing arm and pivotally assembled with the first coupling shell, a latch member assembled between the first and second coupling shell, wherein the latch member is movable along an axle of rotation between the first and second coupling shell, and an actuator mechanism operable to cause the latch member to move from a first position locking the first and second coupling shell with each other, to a second position unlocking the first coupling shell from the second coupling shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: BP Children's Products HK Co., Limited
    Inventor: Da Liang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130033075
    Abstract: A swing assembly has a seat with a folding back that locks the swing automatically when the back folds from an upright configuration to a flat configuration so the swing is stable. The swing assembly includes an upper cross bar having two ends, a lower cross bar having two ends and a lateral support attached to each end of the upper cross bar and the lower cross bar, respectively. The swing assembly has a seat with two ends and a back. The back foldably attaches to the seat. A pair of seat supports attached to each end of the seat and moveably attach to a hanging support mounted on the upper cross bar adjacent each lateral support. A lower back support hangs from the seat back to automatically aligns with and lock with the lower cross bar when the swing moves from the upright configuration to the flat configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Clifton Shao-ming Lee
  • Patent number: 8336960
    Abstract: A rocking chair includes a fixed base having a base portion located on the ground. The base portion includes front and rear sides spaced in a rocking direction. A connecting frame extends upright from the base portion and has a receiving space receiving a rocking mechanism. The rocking mechanism includes a bottom plate, a strut, and front and rear rocking members. The strut extends upright from the bottom plate and is fixed to a seat. Upper ends of the front and rear rocking members are pivotably connected to the connecting frame. Lower ends of the front and rear rocking members are pivotably connected to front and rear ends of the bottom plate. The rocking mechanism is rockable in the receiving space in the rocking direction relative to the fixed base. A positioning mechanism controls the rocking mechanism to be in a rockable state or a positioned state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Chang-Chen Lin
  • Patent number: 8308239
    Abstract: An infant support structure that supports a child above a support surface is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a frame, a seat, and an elastic member that supports the seat for vertical and horizontal movement relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lundeen
  • Patent number: 8303033
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame member defining a central area, a seat disposed in the central area and coupled to the frame member, and a leg member pivotally coupled to the frame member and movable between a deployed position extending outwardly from the frame member and a folded position adjacent the frame member. A support member has a first end movably coupled to the frame member and an opposite second end pivotally and slidably coupled to the leg member. The second end is slidable along the leg member as the leg member is moved between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lundeen
  • Publication number: 20120119549
    Abstract: Systems and related methods are delineated for moving a provided container suspended above ground from a support structure. One delineated system for moving a provided container suspended above ground from a support structure, the system comprises: a force generator coupled to the container; an elastic supporter having a first end and a second end; wherein: the first end of the elastic supporter is coupled to the support structure; the second end of the elastic supporter is coupled to force generator; and the force generator is configured to apply a periodic force to the container to cause oscillatory motion. The elastic supporter is configured in at least one of a “U” shape, a semicircle shape, and a “V” shape. Audio/Video monitoring and transmission may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Alan Speedie
  • Patent number: 8146992
    Abstract: An operator support assembly supported for rotation. The operator support assembly includes a seat bottom suspended below a rotatable member and a support coupling the seat bottom to the rotatable member. The support illustratively includes a shock absorbing device to dampen shock impulse between the rotatable member and the seat bottom. A quick release mechanism may be provided to cause the seat bottom to pivot downwardly about a pivot coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Brown, Matthew Juhl
  • Patent number: 8146993
    Abstract: A seat assembly supported for rotation and including a foot control supported below a seat base for rotation with a rotatable support member. The foot control illustratively includes a right control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a clockwise rotation, and a left control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Matthew Juhl, Christopher Brown
  • Patent number: 8147345
    Abstract: A baby seat sling suspends a baby seat from a structure. A lower strap harness extends around the rear surface of the baby seat. A lower strap suspension point extends above the seating surface of the baby seat. The lower strap suspension point comprises a junction of ends of the lower strap harness. An upper strap suspension strap is attached to the lower strap suspension point and to the structure located above the baby seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Furman
  • Patent number: 8083600
    Abstract: A swing seat assembly is provided for enhancing durability of the swing and increasing the safety of a person using the swing. The swing seat assembly includes an elongated seat element and a reinforcing member extending along the seat element. The reinforcing member is formed of a different material than the seat element and has a tensile strength that is greater than the tensile strength of the seat element. The assembly also includes a pair of rigid connecting elements configured to operably couple the seat element with suspending elements, where the connecting elements at least partially project from end margins of the seat element but do not extend inwardly beyond a top face of the seat element. A swing assembly is also provided that includes a reinforced swing seat with a reinforcing member extending therealong and being encased therein. The swing assembly includes a pair of suspending elements coupled to hooks projecting from end margins of the seat for suspending the seat from a playset frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie D. Sheets, Julie A. Neusch
  • Patent number: 8052214
    Abstract: A seat structure capable of dealing with both a normal posture and a resting posture and providing sufficient relaxation in the resting posture while ensuring excellent comfortableness of an occupant. According to the present invention, a back frame 20 itself is fixed to a frame support 10 but a cushion frame 30 shifts from a first position A to a second position B according to an occupant's movement and an inclination angle of a pelvis support 31 increases accordingly. The occupant's pelvis portion and a portion lower than the pelvis portion is moved forward but a part of his or her back above his or her breast is not varied. With this structure, the same effect of the resting posture, that is, the posture in which the back frame is reclined in a conventional seat structure, can be obtained. Since the back is not tilted backward, a leg room (footrest) space in a rear seat is not limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Delta Tooling Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryota Okimoto, Hiroyuki Fujiwara, Kenichi Kawai, Etsunori Fujita, Kazuyoshi Chizuka
  • Publication number: 20110254334
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a collapsible hanging chair which may be transported easily into remote areas and attached to any substantially vertical support, such as a tree or a telephone pole. The collapsible hanging chair of the present invention may be attached to a swivel for 360° rotation and visibility. A series of cords connected to the seat support springs provide for suspension of the collapsible hanging chair and combine with the springs to provide shock absorption and balancing as the user sits and rotates in the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: David Phillips
  • Publication number: 20110248536
    Abstract: A furniture member having a powered gliding motion includes a frame having a plurality of upright posts. Individual ones of a plurality of links are individually rotatably connected to individual ones of the upright posts. An actuation mechanism is suspended from the upright posts at rotatably connected free ends of each of the links to permit forward and rearward gliding motions of the actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism includes a leg rest assembly movable between a fully retracted and a fully extended position. A powered glider drive assembly selectively connected to both the frame and the actuation mechanism successively moves the actuation mechanism in the forward gliding motion and the rearward gliding motion independent of the position of the leg rest assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry P. LaPointe
  • Publication number: 20110241398
    Abstract: A rotating seat for suspension from a play set structure includes a seat body rotatable about a generally vertical axis with an upper seating surface configured to support a user, an elongated suspending element configured to support the seat body from the play set structure, and a handle assembly operably coupled with the suspending element to cause rotation of the seat body relative to the axis upon actuation by the user. The suspending element extends substantially vertically, presents opposite upper and lower end margins, is configured to operably couple with the play set structure along the upper end margin, and is operably coupled with the seat body at a location spaced from the upper end margin. A damped pivot connection assembly configured to operably secure the suspending element with the play set structure and allow restrained pivoting movement of the suspending element relative to a fixed bracket of the connection assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: BACKYARD LEISURE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Brown, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Robert F. Soreo
  • Publication number: 20110241397
    Abstract: A portable swing seat comprises a flexible seat portion, a support assembly having a pair of flexible support straps affixed to the seat portion, a spreader extending between the support straps distally from the seat portion, and an attachment strap affixed to the support assembly. The attachment strap is attachable to an object whereby when in use the attachment strap is affixed to an object above the spreader and an individual may be supported while sitting on the seat portion with the support straps extending upward from the seat portion such that the spreader maintains spacing between the support straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Douglas A. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20110012394
    Abstract: A baby seat sling suspends a baby seat from a structure. A lower strap harness extends around the rear surface of the baby seat. A lower strap suspension point extends above the seating surface of the baby seat. The lower strap suspension point comprises a junction of ends of the lower strap harness. An upper strap suspension strap is attached to the lower strap suspension point and to the structure located above the baby seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Furman
  • Patent number: 7862442
    Abstract: A swing device comprises a stationary seat and a swinging mechanism. The stationary seat includes a pair of side frames, and a top frame interconnecting the side frames. The swinging mechanism includes a frame body unit swingable between the side frames and including front and rear frame bodies that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other, and a suspending unit including a pair of front swinging rods for connecting the front frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat, and a pair of rear swinging rods for connecting the rear frame body swingably to the top frame of the stationary seat. Each of the rear swinging rods includes upper and lower tubes that are interconnected telescopically and that are locked releasably on each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Publication number: 20100320810
    Abstract: A child seat includes a main support frame, a swing frame connected pivotally to the main support frame, a seat frame connected to the swing frame and convertible between a high chair configuration and a swing configuration, a first locking mechanism including a latch disposed movably between the swing frame and the main support frame and engaged releasably with the main support frame, and a second locking mechanism including a protrusion provided on the swing frame and movable between a first position, where movement of the latch is prevented, and a second position, where movement of the latch is permitted so that the latch can move away from the main support frame, thereby converting the seat frame to the swing configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Shun-Min CHEN
  • Patent number: 7815255
    Abstract: A seat for a combat vehicle includes a generally rectangular rigid base including front and rear ribs disposed on opposite, longer sides of the base, the base including a pair of slot openings disposed adjacent opposite, shorter sides of the base; a generally rectangular inner cushion disposed on a top surface of the base; a generally U-shaped outer cushion disposed on a top surface of the inner cushion and along outer surfaces of the front and rear ribs; a cover disposed over the outer cushion; and a pair of support assemblies for supporting the seat in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kiel, Louis John Gaston, Frank C. Dlubak
  • Patent number: 7770971
    Abstract: A child motion device has a frame assembly configured to rest on a floor surface, a drive system defining a generally vertical axis of rotation, and a support arm supported above the floor surface by the frame assembly. The support arm is cantilevered from near the axis of rotation and has a driven end coupled to the drive system, which pivotally reciprocates the support arm through a partial orbit around the axis of rotation. A seat holder is carried by the support arm spaced from the driven end and a seat is supported by the seat holder. The seat and seat holder are constructed to permit the seat to be removed from the seat holder. The seat is usable as a seat when removed from the seat holder and can be positioned on the seat holder in more than one optional seat facing orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Bellows, Samuel Chambers, Baku Kakuda
  • Publication number: 20100127539
    Abstract: A child motion device has a frame assembly configured to rest on a floor surface, a drive system defining a generally vertical axis of rotation, and a support arm supported above the floor surface by the frame assembly. The support arm is cantilevered from near the axis of rotation and has a driven end coupled to the drive system, which pivotally reciprocates the support arm through a partial orbit around the axis of rotation. A seat holder is carried by the support arm spaced from the driven end and a seat is supported by the seat holder. The seat and seat holder are constructed to permit the seat to be removed from the seat holder. The seat is usable as a seat when removed from the seat holder and can be positioned on the seat holder in more than one optional seat facing orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Bellows, Samuel Chambers, Kabu Kakuda
  • Publication number: 20100123341
    Abstract: A new swing accessory for existing baby car seats comprising; A cord assembly, wherein said cord assembly securely attaches to and supports a baby car seat and said cord assembly securely installs to an existing overhead structure to establish a new and novel baby car seat swing system and the main cord length of said cord assembly is optionally integrated with one or more retractable reels for quick height adjustment of said swing system and for containment of said main cord length when not in use. Said swing accessory may further comprise single or multiple integrated sound chips and interactive ornamental attachments having particular appeal to babies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Furman
  • Patent number: 7717800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant support structure, such as a swing for a child. In one embodiment, the child swing includes a recline mechanism that can be adjusted to change the recline angle of the seat in which a child is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip R. Pyrce
  • Patent number: 7699711
    Abstract: A swing assembly includes a swing frame and at least two single-seater seat units. The swing frame includes a horizontal support bar and a plurality of spaced apart hook members disposed swingably on the support bar. Each single-seater seat unit includes a chair member, and a hanging unit connected to an adjacent pair of the hook members and further connected to the chair member. The single-seater seat units are swingable independently of each other on the swing frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Taiwan Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 7686390
    Abstract: A motion simulation chair incorporates a base providing elevated attachment points for a number of support cables. A seat support is carried within the base and engages a seat for an occupant at a top end. The seat support has companion attachment points for the support cables at a bottom end. A control system incorporates a forward vertical control element constrained for three axis motion about a control point. A horizontal control element displaced upward from the control point and extending rearward from the forward vertical control element, engages the seat support. A control stick operated by the user imparts motion to the forward vertical control element about the control point. Moving the horizontal control element alters the suspension angles of the cables providing a corresponding tilt of the seat support and seat for realistic simulation of motion resulting from inputs to a computer game by the control stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Montecito Research
    Inventor: Warren E. Dennis
  • Publication number: 20090295208
    Abstract: A vehicle comprising lower and upper surfaces, an object and a suspension apparatus for holding the object in a suspended position in the vehicle. The object having opposite rear and front edges, and adjacent first and second halves extending between the rear and front edges. The suspension apparatus being adapted to anchor the object to the lower surface of the vehicle via elongated suspension elements, and comprising first and second elongated suspension elements. Each elongated suspension element comprising first and second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween. The first elongated suspension element is connected via the first end thereof to a first point on the object's first half, and is connected via the second end thereof to a first point on the vehicle's lower surface disposed closer to the objects second half than to the first half thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: PLASAN SASA LTD.
    Inventors: Zohar ELHANATI, Yoash KACHTAN
  • Patent number: 7607734
    Abstract: A child motion device has a frame configured to rest on a floor surface. The device also has a drive system that drives an adjustable motion assembly. The adjustable motion assembly can include an adjustable arm that is connected between a seat holder and the frame at one of a plurality of positions. The connection position of the adjustable arm can adjust at least one motion characteristic of the device. The adjustable motion characteristics can include a gliding motion and a swinging motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, William B. Bellows, Matthew J. Ransil, James E. Godiska, David Saint, Nate Saint, legal representative