Slidably Coupled Components (e.g., Telescoped, Etc.) Patents (Class 297/344.18)
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Patent number: 11297955Abstract: The invention relates to a high-chair for children, comprising a height-adjustable support system for supporting a part of the body of the child, said support system comprising a height-adjustment system having a locking system that locks an adjusted height, at least in part, and more particularly predominantly, by a frictional connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: CYBEX GmbHInventor: Wolfram Fischer
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Patent number: 11048308Abstract: A display screen includes a display frame, a detachable display module connected to the display frame, and a locking mechanism mounted on the back of the display module for locking the display module to the display frame. The display frame has at least two frame bars arranged in a row and at intervals, and any two adjacent frame bars are provided with at least two engaged grooves spaced opposite to each other. The locking mechanism includes two telescopic rods and a drive assembly for driving the two telescopic rods to be inserted into or pulled out from the engaged grooves arranged on the two frame bars, respectively. The drive assembly is installed on the back of the display module and connected to the two telescopic rods.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN INFILED ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventors: Zongchao Hao, Qiuhe Liu, Rihao Hu
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Patent number: 10952575Abstract: The present invention is a toilet arrangement that provides a user comfortable position while using a toilet seat for a prolonged time. Toilet arrangement includes a toilet and a chair. Toilet is defined with a toilet seat. Chair is defined with a reclining backrest and a seat aperture. Chair is removably positioned to cover toilet such that seat aperture coincides with toilet seat to allow use of toilet by a user seated on chair with user's back resting on reclining backrest. Chair is provided with an adjustable footrest for supporting user's feet while reclining on chair. Also, handrests are provided for supporting user's hand while sitting on chair. Chair is cushioned so that user can have a comfortable sitting for a prolonged time. Seat aperture is also framed with a frame so that one can easily clean.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventors: Melroy Whyte, Jr., Melroy Whyte, Sr., Nicholas Amos
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Patent number: 10136731Abstract: A staircase mountable chair assembly for usage while working on a staircase includes a pair of supports. The supports are attached together and have a shape to retain the supports in an upright position. A base is attached to and extending outwardly from the supports. The base lies in a horizontal plane when the supports are positioned in the upright position. The base is positioned on an upper step when the supports are on a next adjacent lower step. A post is attached to and extending upwardly from the base. The post has an upper end with a seat attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: Andrew Garza
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Patent number: 9770111Abstract: A height adjusting mechanism for a dentistry stool comprises a support member, a movable height adjusting assembly and a pushbutton actuator. The support member is coupleable to the stool adjacent a seat of the stool. The movable height adjusting assembly is selectively movable up and down relative to the support member. The pushbutton actuator is positionable on a side of the movable height adjusting assembly adjacent a seated user, and is manually actuatable by the seated user to release the movable height adjusting assembly from a locked position at a current height to allow the movable height adjusting assembly to be moved to a new height. The height adjusting mechanism can be implemented to provide a height-adjustable seat back and/or a height-adjustable torso bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: A-dec, Inc.Inventors: Kohler Johnson, Brian E. Bonn
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Patent number: 9144316Abstract: A chair for supporting a person above a floor surface and used with a split-keyboard includes a base, a seat, a backrest, and a pair of opposed armrests. Each armrest is vertically adjustable and includes a malleable upper arm support cushion and a rigid support beam. A distal end of the arm support cushion terminates at a wrist support such that the person's wrist height relative to their elbow height when seated may be adjusted. Each wrist support terminates in a keyboard rest and may be tilted so that the angle of the person's wrist when resting on the arm support cushion may be adjusted as well as the curvature of the arm support cushion. The keyboard rest is further adjustable with respect to the arm rest in terms of relative height, lateral and longitudinal distance, roll angle, tilt angle, and yaw angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Inventor: Igal Sapir
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Patent number: 9038980Abstract: A height adjustable platform and method include a ratchet platform having a platform upper assembly with a platform and a ratchet. The ratchet includes a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail secured to the platform riser tube. The ratchet platform also includes a platform lower assembly having a support column and a platform base. The support column is secured to the platform base. An end of the ratchet is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column. The platform upper assembly actuator includes a pedal sub assembly and an upper linkage. The upper linkage is attached to the pedal sub assembly. Actuation of the pedal sub assembly actuates the upper linkage. Actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform. The ratchet platform also includes an energy attenuation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 9039077Abstract: A chair assembly for selectively charging an electronic device includes a frame. A back portion of the frame is operationally coupled to a front portion of the frame. A supporting panel is coupled to the frame. The supporting panel may support a user. A leg is coupled to the frame. The leg abuts a support surface so the leg supports the frame above the support surface. An arm rest is operationally coupled to the frame. The arm rest may support the user's arm. A bag is coupled to the arm rest. The bag may contain the electronic device. A charger is operationally coupled to the arm rest. The charger is selectively operationally coupled to the electronic device. The charger may charge the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Denise H. Santamaria
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Patent number: 8979059Abstract: A ratchet platform is vertically adjustable and supports a soldier standing thereupon. The ratchet platform has a platform upper assembly having a platform and a ratchet. The ratchet has a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail. The ratchet platform also has a platform lower assembly having a support column and a platform base. An end of the ratchet is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column. The ratchet platform has a platform upper assembly actuator having a pedal sub-assembly and an upper linkage. Actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform. The ratchet platform also has a base plate secured to the vehicle floor. The ratchet platform has a seat plate which provides support to the platform upper assembly, the platform lower assembly, and an energy attenuation system.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin
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Patent number: 8973997Abstract: A stand chair is operated by a pair of screw shaft-type linear actuators which extend upwardly and forwardly from a pair of spaced-apart frame members. One embodiment has a solid seat and another has a split seat with a drop-away front portion. One or more motors are provided to operate the screw shafts in such a way as to raise the rear seat portion without changing its angular orientation in space. Connector links interconnect the frame with the front seat portion so as to cause it to drop downwardly out from under the thighs of an occupant, while the back seat portion raises upward, thereby assisting the occupant to stand up and exit the chair. Various additional features such as armrests, wheels and a reclining backrest may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Skip's Patents, LLCInventors: Daniel T. Green, Maurice H. Dowding, Susan E. Perry
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Patent number: 8919882Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The soldier platform system also has a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor, and the retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. Additionally, the strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold. Moreover, the strap retractor is secured to the platform lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin, Rattaya C. Yalamanchili, James Buckner, James Hagan
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Patent number: 8794699Abstract: The collapsible chair having foldable arm tray is a device that can convert from a chair to a fold out bed to a collapsed state for towing and/or storage. The collapsible chair when configured as a chair includes an optional footrest, an optional canopy to provide shade from the elements, an optional arm tray folds out above the seat, and a lumbar support. The collapsible chair, when configures as a bed, fully extends to support an end user. The collapsible chair can collapse and includes wheels and a handle for towing when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Joan P Rudolfo
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Patent number: 8794703Abstract: An adjustable folding chair is configured to include a central chair portion defining a pair of seat back mounting sections, a pair of front leg mounting sections, a pair of rear leg mounting sections, and a seat surface. A seat back is mounted on the seat back mounting sections for vertical movement to position the seat back at a desired position above the seat. Front and rear leg extensions are mounted on the front and rear leg mounting sections for vertical movement. A locking mechanism is housed in a horizontal strut in the front and rear leg extensions to control the positioning thereof. The locking mechanism includes a pair of opposing spring-biased locking pins and an actuator connected thereto that projects from the strut for engagement by the user. Such a chair construction permits the seat surface to be oriented in a plurality of discrete positions for comfortable utilization.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventors: Allan Bateman, Cathie Capobianco
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Patent number: 8757721Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The soldier platform system also has a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor, and the retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. Additionally, the strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold. Moreover, the strap retractor is secured to the platform lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 8752903Abstract: A chair, convertible into a baby's highchair, comprising a base frame to which it is possible to connect a seat body with height adjustment elements, the seat body comprising a fixed back to which a movable and height-adjustable back is connected, a sill being further provided which can be detachably associated with the seat body and being provided with safety elements adapted to prevent coupling to the seat body when the movable back is in an incorrect position.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Brevi S.R.L.Inventor: Pius Ponticelli
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Patent number: 8740305Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. The soldier platform system includes a seat assembly comprising a seat and straps. The straps are attachable to the vehicle. In addition, the soldier platform system includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is attached to the seat assembly. The soldier platform system also includes a ratchet platform. The ratchet platform includes a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The platform lower assembly comprises a platform upper assembly actuator. The platform upper assembly actuator comprises a pedal sub assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 8727441Abstract: A aircraft seat having a seat tracking mechanism constructed of interlocking boxes, a seat suspension system having webbed netting, a retractable armrest, a movable headrest and a movable leg rest. The headrest has wings which extend outward from the side of the headrest to increase the size of the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventors: Brigitte Giasson, Stephen J. Brown
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Patent number: 8727440Abstract: A aircraft seat having a seat tracking mechanism constructed of interlocking boxes, a seat suspension system having webbed netting, a retractable armrest, a movable headrest and a movable leg rest. The headrest has wings which extend outward from the side of the headrest to increase the size of the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventors: Brigitte Giasson, Stephen J. Brown
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Patent number: 8708407Abstract: A golf bag stool is provided for comfortable seating at locations where golf if played, or where users would like to be reminded of the game of golf. The golf bag stool has a small or miniature sized golf bag, a base, a central vertical column comprised of a pneumatic device and a seat such that the stool can be conveniently used for seating at conventional tables and countertops. The device permits the user to rotate universally in any 360 degree direction and to tip the golf bag stool toward or away from center, while still maintaining axial alignment between the vertical column and the golf bag structure. The golf bag stool can be adapted to display a wide array of insignia to remind the user of, e.g., a favorite team, tournament, university or golfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Thomas M. Marino
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Publication number: 20140103691Abstract: A handicap accessible bar stool may include a main chair unit. The main chair unit may include a chair sub frame, a back cushion, a seat cushion, and at least one armrest. At least one footrest may attach to the chair sub frame. The at least one footrest may be adjustable in position and distance from the chair sub frame. A post which may move telescopically may be attached to the chair sub frame and a floor base plate. The main chair unit may rotate around the post. The post may be placed over lock down handle pegs and secured by a plurality of lock down handles. The main chair unit may also include a seat belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Stephen G. Boyd, Joseph Accetta
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Patent number: 8678489Abstract: A hunting chair with several user-selectable configurations for hunting on hillsides includes a seat and back rest. A pair of support arms falls generally on the same plane as the seat and have a user-selectable length in a forward and a rearward direction. A cross brace may connect the support arms. Elongated extension members may define the user-selectable length. The elongated extension members or a pair of spikes may selectably define a pair of downwardly-extending legs.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: David Skinner
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Patent number: 8672406Abstract: A seating apparatus that is capable of both sliding and pivoting thereby lending to advantageously positioning a hunter in relation to their prey. By enabling a seat portion to horizontally slide along a plane, the hunter can reposition away from an object, e.g., a tree. Additionally, the seat portion of the apparatus is capable of pivoting in either direction thereby enhancing line of sight to hunting game.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: John P. Ross
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Patent number: 8657247Abstract: A height adjustable platform and method include a ratchet platform having a platform upper assembly having a platform and a ratchet. The ratchet includes a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail. The ratchet platform further includes a platform lower assembly having a support column and a platform base. A ratchet end is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column. The ratchet platform also includes a platform upper assembly actuator having a pedal sub assembly and an upper linkage. The upper linkage is attached to the pedal sub assembly. Actuation of the pedal sub assembly actuates the upper linkage. In addition, actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform. The ratchet platform also includes a strap retractor and a strap. The strap retractor retracts the strap upon achieving a strap threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin
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Patent number: 8651576Abstract: A multi-position seat for a kayak or other watercraft includes a seat frame and a pivotally connected back support. A pair of side elevation adjusters engages the seat frame on its lateral sides. Each adjuster includes a thumbwheel adjuster within an elevator traveler within a side frame, the traveler engaging a threaded shaft that is held in a fixed rotational position. The frame includes a tunnel structure associated with a front cross member. A strap passes through the tunnel, exits at lateral sides of the front cross member, and connects to lateral sides of the pivotally connected back support. The strap is user-adjustable in length so that the angle of the back to the seat is adjustable. The seat is thereby adjustable in angle front-to-back, can be canted left-to-right, changed in elevation, and the back support can be adjusted in angle and elevation.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Swiss Cargo Industries S.A. Inc.Inventor: Robert Farber
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Patent number: 8585146Abstract: A aircraft seat having a seat tracking mechanism constructed of interlocking boxes, a seat suspension system having webbed netting, a retractable armrest, a movable headrest and a movable leg rest. The headrest has wings which extend outward from the side of the headrest to increase the size of the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: 3861589 Canada, Inc.Inventors: Brigitte Giasson, Stephen J. Brown
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Patent number: 8550551Abstract: A bicycle seat height adjustment method is provided for changing a height of a bicycle seat. The method includes operating an operating device to output a seat raising or lowering command to adjust the seat height. The method further includes releasing the operating device after the operating of the operating device. If a raising command has been outputted, then the method further includes raising the bicycle seat to a higher seat position than a previous seat position existing immediately prior to the seat raising command after releasing the operating device. If a lowering command has been outputted, then the method further includes lowering the bicycle seat to a lower seat position that is lower than a previous seat position existing immediately prior to the seat lowering command after releasing the operating device.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Toyoto Shirai
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Patent number: 8540312Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Patent number: 8540311Abstract: The magnetically suspended chair device provides cushioned seat suspension above the base, as well as a unique aesthetic appeal. As proximity of the magnets increases repulsive forces, the second electromagnet of the seat bottom will not contact the first electromagnet of the seat base. Depending upon the seat bottom and seat back design, and the load imposed by a user thereon, the electromagnets are either centrally or off-center disposed. The arm assemblies guide the seat assembly in upward and downward movement away from and toward the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Paul Ablett
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Patent number: 8506010Abstract: A portable, submersible table and bench assembly suitable for use on land as well as in bodies of water having sloped or uneven bottom surfaces. The table and bench assembly includes a pair of benches and a central table mounted on a support frame that includes a plurality of hollow, adjustable support members or legs that are slidably received within the support frame. The hollow, adjustable support members extend downwards for contact with the ground or a sloped bottom swimming pool. The support frame includes a plurality of spaced apart perforations on the surface of downwardly extending risers that allow the entry and drainage of water, as well as adjustment of the height of the adjustable support members or legs. In addition to being light and portable, the hollow structure permits water to enter and drain through perforations and accordingly resist buoyancy when the table is immersed in water.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Havin' Fun Products, LLCInventor: Tom Kane
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Publication number: 20130181495Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. The soldier platform system includes a seat assembly comprising a seat and straps. The straps are attachable to the vehicle. In addition, the soldier platform system includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is attached to the seat assembly. The soldier platform system also includes a ratchet platform. The ratchet platform includes a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The platform lower assembly comprises a platform upper assembly actuator. The platform upper assembly actuator comprises a pedal sub assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: BLACK MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 8474916Abstract: A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: SmithWorks, Inc.Inventor: David L. Smith
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Patent number: 8465090Abstract: A chair for use during wade fishing in order to allow the user to sit above the water line has a director's chair with four feet, two forwardly located and two rearwardly located. Extensions are threadably removed within receivers attached to each foot, the extensions having pointed ends that are received within the sandy bottom below the water line. Steps are located just below the feet to help a user get into the chair. Weight distribution disks are frictionally held on the extensions to prevent undue sinking of the chair. Pouches, both mesh and waterproof, are attached to the arm rests and the seat of the chair. A rod holder is receivable within an opening on the arm rest. A receiver is attached to the frame of an upper portion of the chair to hold an umbrella.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventor: Joel Brandon O'Connor
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Patent number: 8459741Abstract: A chair is provided that permits a chair user to configure the chair to accommodate uneven terrain. The chair user manually grasps a strap, additionally grasps the chair at another location, and moves the strap toward the top of the chair. The strap movement releases in a coordinated manner a group of telescoping leg posts from their fixed securement, whereupon the telescoping leg posts individually adjust to respective heights such that a seating portion of the chair is supported at a level disposition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Paul John Mazzola, Fred Heys
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Patent number: 8459734Abstract: An equipment case, briefcase sized or larger, for carrying a laptop computer or other equipment, that opens and separates into two compartments, one forming a seat, the other a table; said equipment case as seat and table stabilized by their coupling.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Matthew Ballard Herschler
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Patent number: 8408650Abstract: A highchair comprising a base arranged to rest on a floor, a carrier mounted on said base and adjustable in a substantially vertical direction with respect to said base, and a seat comprising a substantially horizontally extending seat surface connected to said carrier, wherein said carrier extends substantially downward from the front edge of said seat surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Nuna International B.V.Inventors: Imre Peter Jacobs, Martijn Hans Van Gelderen, Eric Biermann, Fiona Amy Van Petegem
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Patent number: 8376461Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
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Publication number: 20120242130Abstract: A chair with waist rest and armrests comprises a connecting element, a seat assembly, a chair back, a waist rest assembly, two armrest assemblies, a height adjusting apparatus and a leg assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Yu-Ching HUNG
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Patent number: 8267474Abstract: A portable self-contained pneumatic lift chair is provided with a motor operated compressor and controls for pumping air into a bladder and exhausting air from the bladder to raise and lower patients seated on the chair. The seat is guided up and down by loops on the seat surrounding guideposts extending upward on a base under hand operated controls. Braces between the posts are used to make the chair sturdy and can be adjusted to control the distance the chair is raised and lowered and, with post height and bladder size, used to control maximum and minimum height of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Valentine A. Fetisoff
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Patent number: 8251455Abstract: A fishing chair mountable on a pier railing or truck tailgate, which includes a frame, for supporting a chair seat; a first arm member extending from the frame to a point above the seat; a pair of finger members extending from the first arm member for engaging over and around a pier railing or truck tailgate; a second arm member extending from the frame for resting against a face of a wall of the pier or tailgate for allowing the chair to cantilever out from the pier wall or tailgate without making contact with the ground below; and a leg extending downward from the frame and having a pair of wheels so that the fishing chair can be rolled onto and away from the mounting position. There is further included a rod holder mounted on the first arm member. In this embodiment the seat is positioned to have a user face the pier railing when the chair is mounted thereupon; and the seat is positioned to have a user face away from the truck tailgate when the chair is mounted thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: Thomas Midkiff, John R. Tolbert, Sr., John R. Tolbert, II
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Patent number: 8245994Abstract: A seat apparatus for a vehicle includes a longitudinal sliding mechanism including a first lower rail adapted to be fixed to a vehicle floor and extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a first upper rail slidably supported to the first lower rail, a width-directional sliding mechanism including a second lower rail mounted on the first upper rail and extending in a width direction of the vehicle and a second upper rail slidably supported to the second lower rail and adapted to be fixed to a seat frame member, and an attachment bracket extending in parallel to the second lower rail and including an upper wall portion and first and second engagement portions extending downwardly from the upper wall portion, facing each other in the longitudinal direction, and supported by the first upper rail, wherein the second lower rail is fixed between the first and second engagement portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yukifumi Yamada, Naoki Goto, Shinya Isobe
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Patent number: 8240767Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Publication number: 20120146380Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism is disclosed that includes a pedestal height variability mechanism. The pedestal height variability mechanism includes a first member and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism is configured to hold the first member in a first position. The first member has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The biasing mechanism has a first portion attached to the first member adjacent the first end of the first member. The biasing mechanism also has a second portion attached to the first member adjacent to the second end of the first member. Preferably, a second member is also provided that is moveably attached to the first member. The second member may be configured such that movement of the second member actuates height adjustment of a chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Allison, Arkady Golynsky
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Patent number: 8186658Abstract: A suspension system for a seat assembly of a machine includes an upper support member and a lower support member. A plurality of vertically aligned guide pins interconnect the upper and lower support members, and are telescopically movable to adjust a distance between the upper and lower support members. A plurality of suspension devices are operatively connected to the upper and lower support members for biasing the upper support member away from the lower support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Lewis, II
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Patent number: 8157327Abstract: A high chair, comprising a supporting structure, which is provided with a supporting element associated to one post arranged along a first longitudinal direction substantially starting from an end portion of the supporting element to define at least three resting regions, the one post supporting a respective coupling element which supports a seat which forms a sitting surface, elements being provided for blocking the coupling elements with respect to the respective post in order to adjust the distance between the seat and the supporting element; the supporting element being articulated so that it can rotate, substantially at the end portion, to the post in order to pass from an extended condition, in which the supporting element is angularly spaced with respect to the respective post to a folded condition in which the supporting element is angularly closer to the respective post.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: L'Inglesina Baby S.p.A.Inventor: Liviano Tomasi
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Patent number: 8141943Abstract: Children's chair having a height adjusting device and a folding device completes folding up by height adjusting. A first leg frame of the children's chair includes a first upper leg and a first lower leg capable moving relatively. When operating the height adjusting device to adjust the first upper leg relative to the first lower leg, an actuator on the first upper leg pushes a slider of the folding device, which locates at the pivot of the first leg frame and a second leg frame. The slider then interferes with a coupler locating at the second leg frame to disengage from a base mounted on the first leg frame. The second leg frame is then rotatable relative to the first leg frame and may be folded to a folding position. The children's chair is easy to perform height adjustment and folding movement by simply operating a button at the handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Jun-Jie Hu, Wen-Qu Hu, Shun-Min Chen
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Patent number: 8056979Abstract: An assembly for supporting a user in multiple positions relative to a surface, the assembly including a frame positioned on the surface, a support being movably coupled to the frame, a first connector extending from beneath the support and being movable with the support as the support moves relative to the frame, and a second connector positioned beneath the support. The first connector is movable relative to the second connector as the support moves relative to the frame, and the first connector is selectively secured to the second connector in different positions, each of the different positions corresponding to a different position of the support relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Stamina Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert McBride, Newton W Lin, Robert McDonial, James Lucas
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Patent number: 8011730Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyle L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 7992234Abstract: A seat assembly for sliding along opposing rims of a bathtub is disclosed. The seat assembly includes a seat member, a friction element affixed to the seat member so as to extend under the seat member, and a flexible slider affixed to the seat member so as to also extend under the seat member. The slider and friction element are positioned and configured so that in a first state, if the seat member is positioned on the opposing rims without additional weight on the seat member, the slider holds the friction element up off a rim while facilitating sliding of the seat member along a rim. In a second state, if the seat member is positioned on the opposing rims with a human weighing over 50 pounds sitting on the seat member, the friction element can contact the rim and thereby impede sliding of the seat member along a rim.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Jeffrey F. Tempas
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Publication number: 20110169307Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Publication number: 20110095586Abstract: A chair having a seat, a first support base and an upright elongated support element. The upright elongated support element has a first point and a second point, with the first point connecting to the seat and the second point connecting to the first support base. The first support base is bolstered by a resilient component since the resilient component is disposed beneath the first support base. The resilient component is capable of providing cushioning to the first support base is also capable of providing a full axial rotation to said upright elongated support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW, INC.Inventor: JUAN FERNANDEZ