Abstract: An armrest device for a vehicle seat, in particular for a flight passenger seat, having an armrest that is connected to a seat component via a joint unit such that said armrest can be swiveled about a swivel axis. The armrest device comprises a locking unit for locking the joint unit, which has a bearing unit that is provided for the mobile mounting of the armrest.

Abstract: A worker's body support includes a base assembly which is preferably made of two spaced channel members. An upright assembly also preferably made of two spaced channel members is pivotally mounted at its lower end to the base assembly. An angular adjustment structure is pivotally mounted to the base assembly and is selectively mounted to one of a number of different locations to the upright assembly to adjust the angular orientation of the upright assembly. A seat is mounted to the upright assembly and is movable to a plurality of different locations and orientations.

Abstract: A backrest structure capable for a vehicle having seats that are supported on a vehicle body frame via a seat frame as a seat support member. Each of the seats includes a seat back as a backrest supporting a back of a driver. The seat back is removably mounted in the seat frame, thereby permitting positional adjustments in vertical and longitudinal directions to fit a body type of the driver. The resulting configuration makes driving of the vehicle easier.

Abstract: A chair designed for outdoor use, in particular various hunting applications. The chair is independently adjustable in the seat platform, the legs and the seatback to meet the different requirements for hunting various types of game, such as reclining for fowl flying above, or upright for land animals. It is also mounted on a swivel for quickly pivoting to follow the movement of game. The invention can be used in conjunction with blinds, or can include a pop up tarp for partially concealing the hunter. The seat is not just useful for hunters, but other outdoor enthusiast that want to view wildlife easily and in comfort.

Abstract: A backrest for a motorcycle includes a base plate including an upper portion, and a lower portion including first and second opposing ends. A frame and/or pad are attached to the support portion. The lower portion includes a first vertical recess in the first end, and a second horizontal recess in the second end. A bracket is slidably mounted to the base portion, the bracket being slidable along a transverse axis between open and closed positions. In the closed position, a third recess in the bracket at least partially encloses the second recess for securing a pin within the second and third recesses. A locking arm is pivotally mounted to the bracket member for releasably securing the bracket member in the closed position. The bracket member and locking arm allow the backrest to be quickly attached to and released from a motorcycle.

Abstract: A cover is provided for a chaise lounge pad that is so constructed as to fit pads of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A seat for amusement apparatus, unusually suitable for allowing the user to adopt a new position on the apparatus, comprising a support and means for immobilising the user on the support. The immobilising means comprise at least one support in front of the user and opposing means suitable for acting on the user's back. The opposing means comprises an arm which can move between a lowered position in which the user can sit down on the support and a raised position in which one end of the arm abuts against the user's back.

Abstract: A chair includes a positioning unit that is provided in a receiving portion of an armrest and that includes shorter and taller stop portions. A positioning member is retained movably on a rear side of a backrest, and has one end extending into the receiving portion to abut against a selected one of the stop portions. An operating unit is connected to and is operable to move the positioning member for selectively disengaging and engaging the stop portions. A safety mechanism is provided on the backrest and the operating unit, and is operable in either a limiting state, where the positioning member is unable to move past the taller stop portion, or a non-limiting state, where the positioning member is able to move past the taller stop portion.

Abstract: A backupholstery adjustment device for a wheelchair includes a wheelchair having a horizontally and/or obliquely adjusted backupholstery which has a pair of upper positioning rods and a pair of lower positioning rods spacedly secured to a plurality of V-shaped linking plates on inward arcuate lateral sides thereof, a pair of upper and a pair of lower adjustment pieces respectively secured to the upper and lower portions of a pair of L-shaped handles through a plurality of clamping plates. The upper adjustment pieces each has a slit abutting a stopping portion in the top insertable by the pair of upper positioning rods and a plurality of grooves formed inside for selectively engaging the upper positioning rods. The lower adjustment pieces each has a slit abutting a stopping portion, too, insertable by the pair of lower positioning rods and a single groove engageable within the lower positioning rods.

Abstract: A backrest of a motorcycle is provided with a pair of angle-adjusting units. In each angle-adjusting unit, a metal arm of the backrest is pivotally connected, by a connecting shaft, to an inner side of each of a seat stay mounted along a side of a seat. A retaining unit selectively and detachably retains a lower end of the metal arm at a plurality of retaining positions. The retaining unit is biased by a biasing member in a retaining direction.

Abstract: A lounge chair with ergonomic features. The lounge chair includes frame, a contoured seat section and an adjustable contoured back section that can be angularly biased relative to the seat section. The mechanism that permits the angular positioning between the seat and back sections includes a biasing member (such as a spring) and an actuator that can be operated with one hand, thereby promoting ease of use. A variable-position aperture formed into the back section can accommodate users of different heights. The contouring can be bowed upward to provide additional ventral or dorsal support to a user depending on whether the user lying prone or supine on the chair. In one embodiment, the lounge chair is of predominantly wooden construction, preferably from a dense hardwood.

Abstract: A boat helm steering seat includes a multi-angle positionable seat back in which the seat back frame is pivotally connected to the frame of the seat by a pivotal connection that includes a clevis having a stem that slidably supports the vertically oriented legs of the seat back frame. A pivot control mechanism formed as laterally opposed sector plates having an arcuate slot with a center of curvature at the pivotal connection between the seat and seat back frames. Pins projecting outwardly from the seat back legs are engageable with notches formed in the sector plates extending downwardly from said arcuate slot to correspond to pre-selected pivoted positions of the seat back. Pivotal movement of the seat back is accomplished by vertically lifting the seat back to effect a sliding movement over the stems of the clevises and re-positioning the pins on the seat back legs into the notch corresponding to the position desired for the seat back.

Abstract: A seat is configured to comprise a plurality of notches on the arm of seat portion and two shaped shrouds of backrest each covered on the arm. Whereby raising the shrouds will cause the shrouds to disengage from the notches so as to freely move above along the notches and release of the shrouds will cause the shrouds to move downward to engage with the notches. By utilizing this, an angle adjustment of backrest with respect to seat portion is effected.

Abstract: A pivot bracket for a convertible boat lounge seat and a bracket in combination with a convertible boat lounge seat having connections for attaching to a pivot bracket beneath and spaced inward of the horizontal seat side edges of the horizontal seat, the bracket having a vertical slot, the bow of a back pivotally and slidably connected to the bracket within the slot for movement of the back into a forward facing position, a rearward facing position, and an upward facing lounge position, the bow pivoting in movement in a slot in the horizontal seat spaced inward from the side edge of the horizontal seat, and bow retaining members spaced forward and aft on the bracket to retain the bow in its forward and rearward facing positions.

Abstract: A locking pivot connector for a cot-chair back rest and a swivel joint for a sun shade supported by the back rest are disclosed. The locking pivot connector permits longitudinal placement of the back rest on the cot-chair with selective angular adjustment of the back rest on the cot-chair to allow its use as a cot, chair or chaise lounge. The sun shade swivel connection permits almost 360.degree. angular rotation of the sun shade by a spring-loaded ratchet assembly.

Abstract: A back pad cushion adjusting device for use on a multi-station gym. The device includes a bracket (20) defining a mounting face (22) and a pair of parallel outwardly extending arms (24) each having upper and lower slots. Each of the slots receive a threaded fastener such as a shoulder bolt (34) that is screwed into the gym frame upright (40). The fastener is smaller than the slot permitting the bracket and an attached back pad cushion (26) to be lifted up and repositioned into a different part of the slot or combination thereof. Two embodiments of the slot provide the back-pad cushion with different horizontal and angular adjustments.

Abstract: A bleacher recliner assembly for use as a chair or in combination with existing rows of collinear bleacher seats having a forward row and a rearward row of backless bleachers. The bleacher recliner assembly includes a back rest portion and a seat portion hingedly connected to secure the back rest relative to the seat in a first upward position or any number of reclining positions. A hinge device formed from slots in the seat portion and adjustable pins mounted on the back rest permits angular adjustment of the back rest.

Abstract: A juvenile seat cradle bouncer apparatus of the type having a base portion and a back support member operably attached to the base portion. The back support member is pivotally positionable relative to the base portion between a substantially collapsed orientation and one or more upright angular orientations. Retention members are associated with the base portion for releasably retaining the back support member in a desired one of the upright angular orientations. A foot support member is operably associated with the back support member, and is pivotally attached to the base portion.

Abstract: An individual temporary shelter apparatus is an apparatus which can act as a bed, lounge or chair with a complete enclosure including windows for cross ventilation, capable of withstanding wind and precipitation. The apparatus seals against insects and noxious fumes. The apparatus is portable in that it is entirely collapsible to a frame like that of a backpack and includes pockets and shoulder straps and a belt for supporting the frame on the back of the user much like a conventional backpack.

Abstract: A carriage for rescuing patients is formed by a flat bottom rectangular frame having upstanding side walls, a rear wall, and a forwardly and upwardly inclined front wall. The frame is transversely divided by a partition to form a rearward seat area and a forward leg supporting area. A series of hingedly connected panels extending longitudinally of the frame define a back support portion, seat support panels, and flexed leg position supporting panels at the forward end of the frame. Flexible straps connected with the frame secure a patient therein and provide frame controls for an operator moving a carriage down a stairway at a selected rate of descent.

Abstract: A bracket and a fighting chair for a fishing boat incorporating the bracket. The bracket includes a first part which can be attached to the seat of a fishing chair, and which has two removable pins and a fixed pin extending between two walls, and a rotating part which has a near end with a slot which is inserted between the two walls of the fixed part to engage the pins. The rotating part has a far end which can be attached to the back of the chair. With the bracket incorporated in the chair, the seatback has an upright position, an intermediate reclining position, a down position underneath the seat of the chair where the seatback is entirely out of the way, and a locked position just beyond the down position.

Abstract: An inflatable bladder or plurality of bladders has a connection for a flexible strap-like position member having a portion constrained in a pocket affixed to the bladder and is adjustably positionable along the length of the positioning member and securable thereto by frictional engagement by tensioning extension of the wall of the bladder resulting from inflation to a tensioned condition wherein the strap is repositionable in an untensioned condition of the bladder.

Abstract: A chair or sofa has a reclining back connected to a base by a mechanism which has a user-lockable, vertically oriented gas spring mounted behind the seat surface. The upper and lower ends of the gas spring are connected to upper and lower transverse members which are, in turn, connected to mounting plates on the back and base of the chair or sofa. The mounting plates are pivotally interconnected to provide reclining movement of the back.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus including a lower bracket for seat cushion, an upper bracket for seat back, a hinge pin connecting the lower and upper brackets allowing the relative rotation, a rack member form on the lower bracket, a pawl member formed on the upper bracket for engagement with the rack member and a locking member operatively connected to the pawl member to control the engagement between the pawl and rack members.

Abstract: An article of furniture is convertible between first and second positions of use as a chair and as a lounge, respectively. A base structure includes two generally U-shaped frameworks each having first and second legs. The frameworks are connected together in spaced parallel planes by a rod connecting the first legs and by a rigid panel extending between and connecting the second legs. The base structure is movable between a first position of use whereat the rigid panel is a seat of the chair and the first legs form one support of the chair, and a second position of use, whereat the first and second legs form two supports of the lounge. A first U-shaped frame has arms pivotally mounted to respective frameworks about a first axis about which the first frame is rotatable between a first position, whereat the first frame forms another support of the chair, and a second position, whereat the first frame forms a seat of the lounge.

Abstract: A chaise lounge has a supporting unit whose longitudinal members are provided with rollers and are slotted to receive arms of a backrest which have pins selectively engageable in notches along these slots and whose free ends are engageable by abutments on the underside of the supporting unit to cantilever the backrest on the latter.

Abstract: A backrest for use with devices having cycle-type seats mounted on support posts, such as exercise machines, bicycles, tricycles, stools and the like, in which the back support is pivotally attached to a support frame and the support frame is selectably adjustable in height and in angle with respect to the seat of said machine. The support frame is adjustably secured to a yoke which in turn is clamped to the support post of the seat.

Abstract: A two position seat assembly is disclosed for use on a material handling vehicle. The seat assembly has a seat back section which pivots to be used as a back rest or as an elevated seat for facing the rear of the vehicle. This permits the vehicle operator to face forward to operate forward mounted equipment or to face backward to operate rearward mounted equipment.

Abstract: A seat assembly for baby carriages comprising a backrest and a head guard which are connected to each other, and a seat shaping member abutting against the back surface of the backrest. The seat shaping member is installed so as to be turned as the angle of inclination of the backrest is changed. The seat shaping member controls the position of the backrest such that when the backrest is in its relatively raised state, substantial alignment between the backrest and head guard is obtained, with the head guard being relatively lowered. If it is deformed into a bed form, the bent state of the backrest and head guard is obtained and the head guard performs its inherent function as a head guard.

Abstract: This folding wheel-chair is characterized by a rigid seat and a rigid back-rest and that is nevertheless of simple construction and operation. This folding wheel-chair comprises a pair of opposite sides, each including an upper portion upwardly slidable relative to a corresponding lower portion, a pair of braces articulated to each other intermediate their ends and to the lower and upper portions at their opposite ends about fore and aft axes, a pair of offsetting arms pivotally supporting one side of the rigid seat on the upper portion of one side of the wheel-chair, supporting members removably resting on the upper portion of the other side of the wheel-chair, and a rigid back-rest foldable over the rigid seat for bodily pivoting therewith to an upwardly edgewise position between the opposite sides of the wheel-chair upon folding of the latter.

Abstract: An article of furniture having a seat of a generally constant orientation but a back which can be tilted at various angles has a generally X-shaped relationship of the seat and back and, on each side a pair of horizontally spaced pins, affixed to the seat, one of which rides on the upper surface of a cooperating member of the back while the other can be selectively fitted into notches of a rack structure on the lower edge of the respective member. The upper edge or surface of these members have a cam configuration and the distance separating this edge from the bottoms of each of the respective notches is progressively increased downwardly along the rack so that the seat inclination is substantially constant for all positions in which the pins engage the notches.

Abstract: A seat, in particular for a tractor, has a shoulder support mounted at the upper end of a backrest of the seat on a hinge device. The hinge device, when locked, holds the shoulder support in an upright position but, when released, allows the shoulder support to be tilted downwardly to a horizontal position to support an arm and shoulder of the seat occupant when plowing or reversing the tractor.

Abstract: A seat base unit and a seat back unit are pivotally supported on a vehicle body. The units are movable between seat-forming positions wherein the units comfortably accommodate passengers and load-carrying positions wherein they protectively close a load-carrying space. A foldable floor is interconnected with the seat base unit for movement between a stowed position when the units are in the seat-forming positions and a floor-forming position when the units are in the load-carrying positions. A spring is used for counterbalancing the weight of the units and the foldable floor and thereby to facilitate the movement of the units and the foldable floor between the respective positions thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an infant carrier assembly having an infant carrier which is mounted to the carrier frame by means of brackets and pins such that the infant seat may rest in a variety of positions or in some embodiments may be removed from the carrier frame to be used to carry the infant about.

Abstract: A first separable pivot is at the height of the pelvis of an occupant and has a guide for supporting a back rest while the support thereof is being transferred from the first separable pivot to a second separable pivot near the bottom of the back rest. A pin secured to the back rest is positioned in a toothed slot for different positions of tilt while the first pivot is engaged and during folding is positioned in an adjusting arcuate slot for maintaining the second pivot engaged.

Abstract: A chair construction including lower and upper back parts, wherein the latter is selectively positionable vertically relative to the former and carries a torso girding belt, thereby enabling a user's torso to be elevated at least partially from the seat for increased comfort during long usage.