Abstract: An exercise system may include a dip apparatus having gripping bars for a user to grip and one or more resistance bands releasably attachable to the dip apparatus below the gripping bars to assist the user when performing a dip exercise by providing an upward force counteracting at least a portion of the user's weight. To this end, the dip apparatus may include support bars disposed below the gripping bars, where the support bars are structurally configured to engage with one or more resistance bands. More particularly, each of the support bars may include couplers that have a portion structurally configured to receive a resistance band, which may be formed as a continuous loop.

Abstract: A convertible children's seat that can be used as a bouncer, a rocker, or as a stationary seat. The convertible children's seat provides a grow-with-me aspect to a typical children's seat by allowing the seat to change to fit the needs of the child as he/she grows and develops.

Abstract: A frame includes a left upright member with a longitudinal open-ended tube at its lower end, a right upright member with a longitudinal open-ended tube at its lower end, and cross member(s) connecting together the upright members in a transversely spaced-apart arrangement wide enough to straddle a person's thighs or hips between the left and right tubes. A sheet of flexible material has left and right pairs of collinear sleeves, with gaps therebetween, attached to lower portions of corresponding left and right edges of the sheet. Left and right rods inserted through the corresponding sleeves, and through the corresponding tubes in the gaps between the sleeves, and attachment of an upper portion of the sheet to an upper portion of the frame, form an upright seat for supporting and lifting a person.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a rotatable play device that comprises a central support post, a hub rotatably mounted to an upper end of the central support post, and an arm assembly attached to the hub and comprising a plurality of arms, a seat being suspended from the distal end of each of the plurality of arms. Rotation of the hub about the central support post causes the plurality of seats to rotate around the central support post in a substantially circular rotation path. Each of the seats may also be configured to move up and down by way of a spring assembly or a plurality of springs. Two or more seats may share the up-and-down movement in an alternating manner or each seat may be configured to have an independent up-and-down movement. In addition, each of the seats may optionally be configured to swing in substantial alignment with the circular rotation path and/or to swing outward due to centripetal forces created by the circular rotation path.

Abstract: Movement limiting system for a walker that limits movement of the walker includes an elongate, adjustable length armature having first and second opposite end regions and a coupler that couples the first end region of the armature to the walker. When the second end region of the armature is coupled to an object, the walker is limited in its movement relative to the object by the armature. The second end region of the armature includes attachment structure that couples the armature to the object. The armature preferably includes multiple sections that telescope relative to one another to provide the armature with its adjustable length.

Abstract: A collapsible convertible highchair and infant carrier stand device is provided. It includes basket and a base supporting the basket. The basket is configured to receive an infant carrier or to directly support a seated infant. The basket includes a bottom wall, a first end wall, a pair of sidewalls, a second end wall, a crotch panel and a back support panel. The crotch panel and the back support panel are located in the basket between the first and second end walls. Each is configured to be pivoted from a stowed position, when the device is holding an infant carrier, to an operative position when the device is directly supporting the infant. In the operative position the infant's back will rest against the back support panel and his/her legs will extend through opening in the crotch panel and a window in the first end wall.

Abstract: A weighted exercise apparatus including an annular body having axially spaced annular faces and inner and outer side walls, the body section having a core including at least one weight member, a resilient material provided either side of the weight member at least in the axial direction, and a flexible cover layer.

Abstract: Elevated, folding, collapsable, light weight outdoor lounge chair for hunters, fisherman, campers, hikers, rock climbers, photographers, bird watchers and all outdoor activities including back yard BBQs, The sling type lounge chair is adaptable to almost any natural structure with independent lines for leveling left to right and front to back with a more reclined option available. The product can be easily carried in a 5?×24? pouch and installed in less than ten minutes quietly and stealthily. Installation is easily applied to any natural tree branch formations where competitive products are limited to more uniform structure, this product can be applied to all locations of given branch formations including the trunk elevation, forks, outlying horizontal branches and even treetops provided weight capacity of the natural structure is not exceeded.

Abstract: A mount assembly includes a playpen frame, a support frame that can provide support for a bassinet in the playpen frame, and multiple bar segments to provide support for a utility accessory positioned side-by-side relative to the bassinet. The playpen frame includes two first upper side rail assemblies each having a fixed wall, and a second upper side rail assembly connected with the two first upper side rail assemblies. The support frame includes two connectors operable to respectively attach to and detach from the fixed walls. Each connector is formed to include a socket. The two connectors can attach to the fixed walls respectively near a middle of the two first upper side rail assemblies. The bar segments are mountable to the playpen frame, one of the bar segments once mounted to the playpen frame having an end portion resting in contact with the socket of one connector.

Abstract: A swinging chair having a base seating portion composed of bungee cords and a suspension system that permits the base seating portion to hang or otherwise be suspended so it dually functions as a swing.

Abstract: A compact jumper for an infant or young child. The compact jumper includes a support frame, at least one resilient member, and a child-receiving apparatus. The support frame is configured for resting on a support surface and the at least one resilient member is coupled to a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is supported by the at least one resilient member and is guided by a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is movable with respect to the support surface as the child moves and jumps.

Abstract: A collapsible infant bouncer comprising support assembly configured with a pair of intersecting support rods pivotally articulated to one another, each support rod configured with at least a top link and a bottom link foldable about a folding joint, and a flexible seating member mounted on the support assembly.

Abstract: An infant supporting device incorporates a central member on either side of a seat frame that houses a reclining mechanism along with mounting locations for the seat frame, a bounce wire, a carry handle, and a seat support wire. With one movement of a recline driving mechanism, a sliding member in the seat frame pushes a second gear to disengage from a first gear of the central member, and a main body of the seat frame is then rotatable with respect to the central members within a range of recline angles. The design provides an economical, smaller, and lighter weight solution to house the main features of the infant supporting device.

Abstract: An infant seat comprising an upper torso support, a lower torso support pivotally articulated to the upper torso support and a seat supporting structure; at least one of the upper torso support or the lower torso support is pivotally articulated to the seat supporting structure, the seat further comprising a converting mechanism for converting the seat between at least an angular position in which the upper torso support is inclined with respect to the lower torso support, and a planar position in which the upper torso support and the lower torso support are substantially co-planar.

Abstract: A collapsible baby bouncer for portable travel comprising a seat having two leg holes in a seat pocket, at least three support legs that form a tripod, at least three springs that extend from the top end of a support leg to the seat, and structural arms for retaining the support legs in an operational configuration. The baby bouncer further includes at least one structural arm that can be collapsed to allow the baby bouncer to be formed into an elongated shape that can fit into a carry sleeve.

Abstract: A soothing apparatus and an infant seat therewith are disclosed. The soothing apparatus includes an apparatus base, a seat base disposed on the apparatus, and a driving device including a driving part and a follower disposed on the apparatus base and the seat base oppositely. The driving part has an interfering surface with a specific profile. The follower keeps contacting the interfering surface such that the seat base is moved through the follower relative to the apparatus base in accordance with the specific profile when the interfering surface moves relative to the follower. Thereby, the soothing apparatus can provide an specific soothing motion and further provide another variant soothing motion by just creating another specific profile, so that the invention can provide a more flexible mechanism than that in the prior art.

Abstract: The immobilizing retainer for a child's jump chair is permanently or removably attached to the jump chair seat to extend therefrom. The retainer is formed of an inelastic, flexible length of material such as a strap, rope, cord, or the like, and is sufficiently long as to extend from the jump chair seat with a portion trailing across the underlying surface. A parent or caretaker for the child may step on the portion of the retainer resting on the surface to hold the jump chair seat in position while placing the child in the seat or lifting the child from the seat. This prevents the jump chair seat from swaying or rising as the child is placed in or lifted from the seat, thereby easing the effort of the caretaker to provide a safer operation. The retainer may be stored compactly on the jump chair when not in use.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a height-adjustable, suspended child seating apparatus. According to various embodiments, the child seating apparatus includes a child support suspended from a support frame by a plurality of flexible members. In various embodiments, each flexible member includes a retaining member disposed proximate one of its ends that is configured for being inserted into one of a plurality of slots provided on the child support. By adjusting the position of the retaining members in the various slots, the effective length of the resilient members—and thereby the height of the child seat relative to the support frame—may be adjusted to accommodate children of different sizes.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a toy bar arrangement to a frame of an infant seat assembly is provided. The assembly includes a mounting member adapted to fixedly engage the frame. The assembly further includes a receptacle member operably engaged with the mounting member and defining a cavity. The receptacle member is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis with respect to the mounting member, and between a locked position and an unlocked position in relation to a locking member associated with the mounting member. The assembly further includes a mating member adapted to operably engage a toy bar arrangement and configured to be removably received within the cavity of the receptacle member so as to be rotatable in conjunction with the receptacle member between the locked and unlocked positions. The mating member has a locking flange configured to engage the locking member in the locked position.

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.

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.

Abstract: An infant chair designed to attach and secure to the rear of a seat functions as a conventional baby seat and has a soft fabric-based seat. The chair comprises a pair of adjustable handles that extend over the seating surface. The base of the chair also comprises a pair of adjustable legs to support the seat against the back cushion portion of the seat. The handles allow the infant chair to be placed upon a seat more safely than existing models. To make the chair more appealing to the infant, the chair comprises an animal motif with the handles being the upper arms of an animal and the lower base supports being the legs of an animal. The chair further has an integral vibrating mechanism and permanently attached toys to help amuse the infant while in the chair.

Abstract: A foldable rocking chair includes a base having a curved rocking portion, a first adjustment rod pivotally connected to the base, a seat having a front end pivotally connected to a front end of the base, a second adjustment rod pivotally connected to the seat, and a folding joint for interconnecting the first and second adjustment rods. The seat is adjustable relative to the base between a fully unfolded position and a folded position. The folding joint is constructed so as to allow pivoting movement of the seat from the folded position to the fully unfolded position, while preventing pivoting movement of the seat from the fully unfolded position to the folded position when no external force is applied the folding joint.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a doorway jumper apparatus having clamp contacts is provided. The mounting bracket includes a flange and a housing having a receptacle area. The housing is located at a center portion of the flange. The flange includes holes through which fasteners are insertable to affix the housing to a beam or to a wall above a doorway.

Abstract: A driving device is adapted for an infant rocking chair. The rocking chair includes a seat body and a bottom seat. The driving device includes a base, a supporting element, first and second motion mechanisms, and a power mechanism. The first motion mechanism includes a horizontal first guide path unit disposed at the bottom seat, and a first movable member disposed on the base and movable along the first guide path unit. The second motion mechanism includes a vertically varying second guide path unit disposed at the bottom seat, and a second movable member movable along the second guide path unit and vertically relative to the base. The supporting element interconnects fixedly the seat body and the second movable member. The power mechanism drives reciprocal movement of the first and second movable members.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for a rocker. In one embodiment, the rocker may be comprised of a fixed support structure; a resonant pendulum suspended from the fixed support structure, a seat or bed suspended on the pendulum; and a coil coupled to the pendulum and interacting with a magnetic field to supply force to the pendulum to maintain movement of the seat or bed. The rocker may also be comprised of a rechargeable battery that is used to power the coil and allow for the rocker to run continuously. The battery may be charged by the coil's interactions with the magnetic field or using at least one solar panel. The solar panel may also be used without a battery to provide energy to the rocker so that it may run continuously. The coil may be comprised of an electrically conducting wire (e.g., copper or aluminum wire).

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus which supports a user who is building back and leg muscles. This invention includes at least a track, a truck designed to run along the track and a sling for suspending a user from the truck. The track is of a design adapted to be secured to a ceiling joist. The truck of a size which is capable of supporting the weight of a user and of withstanding any forces which a user may impose upon the truck.

Abstract: An infant support structure includes a support frame having a lower member configured to engage a support surface. First and second spaced arcuate posts extend upwardly from the lower member, each of the posts having a distal end portion. A seat portion is disposed between and coupled to the posts. A first end of a toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of one of the posts, and a second end of the toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of the other of the posts.

Abstract: A driving device is adapted for an infant rocking chair. The rocking chair includes a seat body and a bottom seat. The driving device includes a base, a supporting element, first and second motion mechanisms, and a power mechanism. The first motion mechanism includes a horizontal first guide path unit disposed at the bottom seat, and a first movable member disposed on the base and movable along the first guide path unit. The second motion mechanism includes a vertically varying second guide path unit disposed at the bottom seat, and a second movable member movable along the second guide path unit and vertically relative to the base. The supporting element interconnects fixedly the seat body and the second movable member. The power mechanism drives reciprocal movement of the first and second movable members.

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.

Abstract: A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. The apparatus includes a frame, and a support convertible between a swinging configuration and a bouncing configuration. In the jumper mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially flexible section, and in the swing mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially rigid section. A bypass section is movable between an engaged position wherein the bypass section provides a substantially rigid connection between the frame and the seat, and a disengaged position wherein the substantially flexible section of the first support provides a flexible connection between the frame and the seat. The seat may be convertible between a feet forward position for the swing mode and a feet down position for the jumper mode.

Abstract: Child entertainment apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example child entertainment apparatus includes a frame and a support suspended for swinging movement relative to the frame. The support is elastically elongatable. A child seat is carried by the support and thus is able to swing and bounce relative to the frame. A drive arm extends between the frame and the seat and includes a first end journalled for rotation relative to one of the frame or the seat and a second end slidably coupled to the other of the frame or the seat.

Abstract: The child receiving device includes a seat, seat suspension arms for supporting the seat portion, and a support frame for supporting the seat suspension arms and the seat above a supporting surface. Two front seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite front ends of the seat and two rear seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite rear ends of the seat. The support frame includes a suspension guide, the upper ends of the front and rear seat suspension arms being pivotally connected to the suspension guide. The suspension guide includes a slot along which the upper ends of the front seat suspension arms may be moved toward and away from the upper ends of the rear seat suspension arms.

Abstract: A baby carrier assembly which includes a baby support portion arranged to fit the lower torso of a baby, the support portion including openings through which the legs of the baby extend when the baby is supported upright in the support portion. Two spaced elongated web straps extend upwardly from the rear edge of the support portion. Each web strap includes a rigid hook on the end thereof, configured and arranged to fit over a panel member, such as a bathroom stall door, resulting in the baby being suspended within the support portion from the top edge of the door.

Abstract: A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilient members connect a seat to the frame, each running from the seat to a point on one of the end frame portions below the apex. The seat is suspended from the end frame portions.

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.

Abstract: A baby jumper includes a seat assembly and a support frame assembly. The support frame assembly includes a top frame, a pair of front legs and a rear leg, each of which has a top end connected to the top frame, a bottom shaft interconnecting the front legs, and three elastic couplers, each of which has a first end connected to the top frame and an opposite second end connected to the seat assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable infant holder apparatus includes a support structure that has a base support and a head support situated at opposing longitudinal ends and mutually coupled by a longitudinal stabilizer. A seat is adjustable between an inclined lying position and an upright sitting position. The seat has a base end that is suspended from the base support and a head end that is suspended from the head support. Optionally, at least one of the base and head ends is suspended by at least one cable that permits the seat to swing back and forth laterally. Embodiments include a linear actuator that can force the swinging motion.

Abstract: An infant car seat assembly includes a housing having a base member secured thereto and a top opening disposed generally medially thereof. A plurality of belts are connected to a mechanism for rotating same at select speeds. Such a mechanism is selectively controllable by an operator. The housing further includes a support member connected to the base member. An infant seat carrier is connected to the support member and includes a lower surface and a plurality of wheels connected thereto. A plurality of scenic window flaps are connected to the support member respectively to thereby provide a scenic view for an infant seated above the seat carrier.

Abstract: A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilient members connect a seat to the frame, each running from the seat to a point on one of the end frame portions below the apex. The seat is suspended from the end frame portions.

Abstract: A suspension assembly in a seat has a clamp for coupling the seat to a support and a seat having a seat ring, seat web, and seat material. The suspension assembly comprises a web link having a link slot and is coupled to the clamp. A first web is configured in a closed loop and coupled to the web link through the link slot. A tube defining an interior cavity is provided, with the tube having a spring retainer on one end and an anchor pin on the other end. The anchor pin is threaded through the loop of the first web, wherein the tube is coupled to the web link. A spring is nested in the interior cavity of the tube against the spring retainer. A disk having a disk slot is coupled to a second web at one end of the second web. The other end of the second web is passed through the spring in the tube and coupled to a web spreader. The web spreader has a seat slot wherein the seat web engages the seat slot to suspend the seat assembly.

Abstract: An infant support structure that may be used to pacify and/or entertain an infant is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is an infant bouncer. In one embodiment, the infant support structure includes an entertainment device with toy aquarium. The entertainment device is removably coupled to the support structure.

Abstract: A suspension assembly in a seat having a clamp for coupling the seat to a support and a seat having a seat ring, seat web, and seat material. The suspension assembly comprises a web link having a link slot and is coupled to the clamp. A first web is configured in a closed loop and coupled to the web link through the link slot. A tube defining an interior cavity is provided, with the tube having a spring retainer on one end and an anchor pin on the other end. The anchor pin is threaded through the loop of the first web, wherein the tube is coupled to the web link. A spring is nested in the interior cavity of the tube against the spring retainer. A disk having a disk slot is coupled to a second web at one end of the second web. The other end of the second web is passed through the spring in the tube and coupled to a web spreader. The web spreader has a seat slot wherein the seat web engages the seat slot to suspend the seat.

Abstract: A child's play swing has a seat with a base panel defining a seating surface, side panels joined to the base panel along its side edges, and a back panel joined to the base panel along its back edge, together defining a swing volume for receiving and supporting a child during swinging. The base panel defines a pocket, and the swing includes a seating surface stiffener sized for removable placement within the pocket. In a first condition, with the seating surface stiffener removed from the pocket, the seat has are a relatively more pliable seating surface that forms about the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume, as suited for an infant unable to sit up on its own. In a second condition, with the seating surface stiffener installed within the pocket, the seat has a relatively more stiff seating surface that supports the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume without deflection, as suited for a toddler able to sit up on its own.

Abstract: A suspended motor-skill training apparatus comprises a substantially solid and weighty main body member defining in horizontally surrounding relation a hollow central region open for vertical passage therethrough and sized to permit the legs and pelvis of a trainee to pass therethrough. The main body member has left and right forwardly disposed attachment points and a rearwardly disposed attachment point defining a geometric center disposed within the hollow central region, and a center of gravity disposed substantially centrally between and rearwardly of the left and right forwardly disposed attachment points. Strap members connect the attachment points to a suspension mechanism mounted on an elevated support structure. A seat depends from the main body member such that the pelvic area of a trainee is received by the seat below the main body member and such that the center of gravity of the trainee is at an elevation adjacent or below the main body member.

Abstract: A stationary baby jumper apparatus is provided. The jumper apparatus includes a support frame having a U-shaped base leg with upstanding ends. A cantilevered seat-support leg is mounted upon the upstanding ends of the U-shaped base leg. A chair seat is suspended from the seat-support leg. Connectors are provided and are positioned in spaced-apart relation to one another about the cantilevered seat-support leg. The chair seat is suspended from the seat-support leg by shock cords that extend between the chair seat and the connectors. Each shock cord includes a first end coupled to a respective connector, a second end coupled to the frame of the chair seat, and an extensible center portion extending between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A portable baby sleeping swing including a door attachment portion adapted for securement to a door jamb. A pair of springs each having upper ends secured to a hook. The hook is secured to the door attachment portion. The lower ends of the springs have a hook disposed therebetween. A hammock is secured to the hook on the lower ends of the pair of springs.

Abstract: A detachable infant seat includes a flat base board with a central aperture formed therethrough and a flexible fabric seat attached to the perimeter of the aperture and projecting downwardly therethrough to support an infant. The base board has an upright wall extending along the opposing side edges and the rearward edge of the board, and a back board pivotally connected to the rearward wall of the base board. The back board includes a pair of operable brackets connected between the back board and the base board to selectively retain the back board in an open position extending from the base board and generally parallel thereto, an upright position orthogonal to the base board, or a closed position pivoted over the top and proximal to the base board. A pair of straps are attached to the base board and extend around the arms of a wheelchair and are fastened to the base board, in order to detachably mount the base board to the arms of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A rebound-type exercise device is provided which allows an individual to perform a sit and bounce exercises. The exercise device includes a support frame which supports a seat assembly by means of four springs. The support frame includes a pair of laterally spaced apart side support frames which are interconnected by a head tube. Each side support frame includes a generally horizontal ground-engaging base tube, a rearwardly disposed, generally vertical strong tube extending upwardly from the base tube, and a generally L-shaped arm which interconnects a front portion of the base tube with the upper end of the strong tube.

Abstract: An improved baby bungee jumper is characterized by the use of bungee cords to elastically suspend an infant seat above a base resting on a floor and by an adjustment mechanism for vertically adjusting the seat relative to the floor to accommodate infants of different size. The base includes a plurality of vertically extending legs and the bungee cords are connected between the seat and the upper ends of the legs. The adjustment mechanism is provided on the legs where the bungee cords are connected.