Abstract: An armrest assembly having a fastening plate connected to a vehicle seat; a hinge device connected to the fastening plate; and an armrest connected removably to the hinge device and movable between a work position, in which the armrest is tilted and projects with respect to the fastening plate, and a collapsed position, in which the armrest is adjacent to the fastening plate.

Abstract: A pelvis remedial seating device is provided having a seat including a seat cushion on which an occupant is to be seated and left/right seat sides provided uprightly at each side end of the seat cushion; a pair of air bags nested to a height of the pelvis portion of an occupant on an inner side of each side for enabling themselves to be expanded or contracted by air supplied into or discharged from the inside of the air bag; air injector for providing air pressure to the air bags; and a controller for controlling running time, level, and direction of air flow supplied through the air injection means, wherein the expanding air pressure in the air bags presses the pelvis portion of an occupant.

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14). The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

Abstract: The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.

Abstract: A modular furniture system is provided which allows an article of furniture to be “knocked down” into components and shipped. Upon reaching its destination, if desired, the article can be easily assembled without using tools. The components include a chassis, a back and end sections. The chassis includes upwardly extending blades which engage the back and end sections. The back and end sections include cams which are rotated to engage the chassis. When the cams are rotated to their locked positions, the blades are flexed away from the chassis to provide an interference fit between the chassis and the components.

Abstract: An article of furniture has a sitting portion inner core assembly. The inner core assembly has a frame for providing structural support. Vertical bars connect lower and upper portions of the frame. Horizontal bars connect opposite sides of an upper portion of the frame. Alternative, the upper support structure of the frame uses box springs, free-floating horizontal bars with springs, or a mesh pattern for the structural support of the top portion of the inner core assembly. A cloth or foam pad covering is disposed along a side portion and top portion of the inner core assembly. A fabric material is disposed over at least the side and top coverings and inner core assembly. A back support inner core assembly with back support bars connect to the sitting portion inner core assembly and provide structure support of the back support portion of the furniture.

Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another.

Abstract: A furniture system comprising mutually supporting components including a pair of identically configured side panels, a load supporting panels and a back panel. The back panel is engages the side panels and the load supporting panel to provide rigidity to the furniture item. A locking member is provided that holds the furniture item rigidly in an assembled condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.

Abstract: A portable seating device is provided in the form of at least two horizontal planks having respective coupling ends along which such members may be joined. The underside surfaces of these planks are provided with vertical support containment means. Such vertical support containment means serve to contain and localize the upper end of a central vertical support placed against the underside surfaces of the two horizontal seating members, overlapping their connected coupling ends. A preferred central vertical support is a tapered pail or bucket which may or may not have its carrying handle removed. Additional vertical supports may be provided to underlie further portions of the underside surfaces of the horizontal planks, deployed symmetrically on either side of the central vertical support and similarly localized against the underside surfaces.

Abstract: A recessed support assembly includes a ledge member having an upper portion and an attachment bore formed in the ledge member. A bracket conforms to the upper portion and includes a securement aperture aligned with the attachment bore. A first fastening device extends through the securement aperture and into the attachment bore, thus fixing the bracket to the ledge member. A bridging element is also included and is mated to the bracket via a second fastening device, which extends through an attachment aperture in the bracket and into the bridging element. An operative end of the second fastening device is captured between the bracket and the upper portion of the ledge.

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14) is provided. The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

Abstract: A seating unit includes a base having a housing and support arms extending laterally on each side of the housing. A back frame is pivoted to the support arms on each side, and a slide slidably engages the housing. A seat-supporting structure includes a crossbar pivotally attached to the slide member at a first pivot location and side frame sections extending rearwardly from ends of the crossbar that are pivotally attached to the lower arms of the back at a second pivot location spaced horizontally from the first pivot locations to define a three-point support for a seat above the housing. A spring is operably coupled to the slide to bias the back and seat toward upright positions.

Abstract: A ball chair with a retaining device has a seat (10), a spherical cushion (20) and two retaining pieces. The spherical cushion (20) rests on the seat (10). The two retaining pieces are selective retaining rods or retaining walls and are respectively attached to a rear end and a front end of the seat (10). Thus, the spherical cushion (20) is held between the two retaining pieces and firmly secured on the seat (10) to keep the spherical cushion (20) from falling off the ball chair.

Abstract: The present invention provides fully upholstered, ready-to-assemble furniture which may be custom ordered by a purchaser, shipped directly to the home of the purchaser by a parcel delivery service, and then easily and quickly assembled by the purchaser. The ready-to-assemble article of furniture includes a frame having a composite frame member with a long dimension which is formed by a plurality of planar frame members assembled in an end-to-end and overlapping manner. The plurality of planar frame members are interconnected by interlocking protrusions and cutout portions, as well as by threaded fasteners received in push-in connector elements which are held in recesses within the frame members. The interlocking and threaded fastener connections allow a plurality of smaller frame members to form the composite frame member of the furniture frame, wherein the frame has the torsional and longitudinal stability of known furniture frames which include long, single boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to kit for a deck storage box utilizing injection molded plastic panels capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a secure enclosure. The storage device is also constructed to allow interchangeable covers, allowing a number of enclosures to be configured using common components.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible furniture piece generally including a base, a first quick-release locking mechanism, a first cushion member and a first support bracket. The first quick-release locking mechanism is attached to the base. The first cushion member has a first surface and a second surface generally perpendicular to each other. The first surface is supported on the base. The first support bracket is removably attached to the base by the first quick-release locking mechanism. The first support bracket engages the second surface of the first cushion member to solely provide lateral support thereto.

Abstract: A removable jump seat assembly for an automotive vehicle has a jump seat, and a support structure for the jump seat. The support structure includes at least one support bar having a first terminal portion connected to the jump seat. A bracket is mounted on a rear upright wall of the vehicle. A releasable latch assembly releasably secures the support bar to the bracket. The latch assembly includes a housing on a second terminal portion of the support bar. Latch fingers in the housing are engageable in slots in the bracket to connect the support bar to the bracket. A spring urges the latch fingers into the slots. Release members carried by the housing are adapted to withdraw the latch fingers from the slots against the force of the spring.

Abstract: The present invention is a five-part furniture frame, and method of assembly thereof, consisting of a left arm frame, a right arm frame, a seat box frame, an inside back frame and an outside back frame. The invention allows for ease of assembly and for a seat back that incorporates a triangular structure for added stability and durability.

Abstract: A chair includes a tubular U-shaped back frame. The back frame defines a pair of spaced apart back legs. A pair of tubular L-shaped side members, each of which defines a front leg and an arm, are connected the back legs. A tubular U-shaped seat frame is connected to each of the front legs and each of the back legs. A connecting member is connected across the seat frame adjacent the connections of the seat frame to the back legs.

Abstract: A chair device has a support frame and a seat disposed on the support frame. The support frame has a first U-shaped leg, a second U-shaped leg, a pipe connected to the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, a tube connected to the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, a first confining rod disposed on the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, and a second confining rod disposed on the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg. The seat has a first metal ring, a second metal ring, a third metal ring, and a plurality of bands. The bands are sewed with the first metal ring, the second metal ring, and the third metal ring radially.

Abstract: An article of furniture formed from a plurality of slotted substantially planar members joined together at their respective slots is disclosed. The planar members can be formed into a chair, a bench, a bed, or a table. In a preferred embodiment, the furniture is doll furniture, and the chair can also include a slotted substantially planar desk member or tray member, thereby allowing the chair to serve as a desk or highchair. The seat of the chair and the seats of the bench preferably include a substantially arcuate protrusion sized so that a doll's legs straddle it. Accordingly, dolls with at least a pair of legs extending therefrom and having no pivoting leg joints, only pivoting hip joints, or pivoting knee joints and pivoting hip joints can all appear to be sitting in the chair simply by straddling the arcuate protrusion. The planar members can include surfaces adapted to allow the user to apply desirable surface ornamentation thereon.

Abstract: A multipurpose step stool includes two substantially parallel, congruent, triangular side support members. The triangular side support members each include first, second, and third resting edges adapted to contact a supporting surface such as a floor. The first treads are oriented parallel to the first resting edges, the second treads are oriented parallel to the second resting edges, and the platform is oriented parallel to the third resting edges.

Abstract: A modular arm rest system for a chair. The arm rest includes a connecting member that is installed into an interior cavity in the chair frame and is retained by a nose. A back is also provided with an arm rest hole that the connecting member can be installed through, thereby securing the back to the chair frame. The modular system includes a reclining chair and a four-legged stacker chair with arm rests and plugs so that the chairs can be reconfigured as desired by the user.

Abstract: A chair having a base with a seating surface and a back support attached to the base for supporting a person seated on the seating surface. At least one attachment point is located on the chair for attaching an accessory for use in securing a person to the chair. The chair has a concealment means moveable between a concealment position for covering at least one attachment point and an uncovered position wherein the attachment point is accessible.

Abstract: A chair device has a support frame and a seat disposed on the support frame. The support frame has a first U-shaped leg, a second U-shaped leg, a pipe connected to the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, a tube connected to the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, a first confining rod disposed on the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg, and a second confining rod disposed on the first U-shaped leg and the second U-shaped leg. The seat has a first metal ring, a second metal ring, a third metal ring, and a plurality of bands. The bands are sewed with the first metal ring, the second metal ring, and the third metal ring radially.

Abstract: A hunter's chair specifically designed for use in hunting blinds and/or tree stands includes a cushioned seat member with a cushioned backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. On the rear surface of the backrest portion is a pouch for receiving accessory items. Extending from the bottom surface of the seat member is a telescoping leg having a base structure on the lower end thereof The base structure includes a plurality of radially extending arms, each having an aperture at a distal end for receiving a fastener means to secure the chair to a support surface. A lever on the lower surface of the seat member operates a pneumatic lift assembly that extends and retracts the telescoping leg to adjust the height of the seat member.

Abstract: The invention herein pertains in certain embodiments to furniture construction utilizing frames which are attached to upper sections of chairs, loveseats, sofas and the like. The frames are collapsible for shipping and storage and can be quickly expanded through the use of hinged joints. The preferred form of the invention utilizes dual pivoting hinges whereas an alternative embodiment utilizes multiple single pivoting hinges and ring members for constructing furniture frames. In another embodiment, case goods may employ a collapsible frame as described herein.

Abstract: A seat of a chair is provided with a plastic main body, a metallic upper cover joined to upper and annular sides of the main body, and a metallic lower cover securely disposed over the bottom of the main body. The metallic covers increase the strength of the seat. The bottom of the plastic main body is formed with vertical connecting tubes, which are tightly fitted around corresponding sleeves secured to upper ends of metallic legs of the chair. The tubes have inner annular protrusions, which are engaged with annular grooves formed on outer sides of the sleeves; and, the seat matches the metallic legs to a greater degree because the outer side of the seat is made of metal.

Abstract: A frame for a child seat includes an upper frame and a lower frame connected to the upper frame. The lower frame has left and right members that can be connected to each other such that the left and right members are positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position when the lower frame is disconnected from the upper frame. A second frame can be rotatable between an angularly spaced position and a collapsed position along bends formed on a first frame portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat having a supporting structure, and a first and second contoured panel fitted to the supporting structure and defining the seat portion and the backrest of the seat respectively. The supporting structure has a first and a second lateral supporting member extending along opposite sides of the seat and connected to each other by a transverse member extending along the join between the seat portion and the backrest.

Abstract: Components of knock-down furniture and modules of sectional furniture are equipped with interlocking brackets, connector frames and a shelf assembly at the time of manufacture to provide for a method of assembling the components that avoids the difficulty heretofore experienced in adjusting the positions of components when needed to align and connect brackets to interlock the furniture components.

Abstract: A chair (1) has a base (2) and upwardly projecting from the base (2) a supporting column (6) holding a seating device (7). Disposed on the base (2) is a plug-type connection piece (19). The supporting column (6) is slipped onto the plug-type connection piece (19) and secured on the plug-type connection piece (19) in a manner so that it is detachable from the outside.

Abstract: A bench can be used with at least one of a bathtub and a shower. The bench includes a seating surface, a support for supporting the seating surface, and a restraining member configured to restrain a shower curtain when the bench is disposed at least partly within a bathtub. The restraining member can include a drain configured to direct liquid into the bathtub while the restraining member restrains the shower curtain. The bench may also include a handle adjacent the seating surface and a soap dish disposed substantially under the handle. The bench may also have a pad including foam that can be positioned on the seating surface to provide a second seating surface, and connectors that maintain the pad in position on the seating surface.

Abstract: A ball chair with a securing device has a seat (10), a ball-shaped cushion (20) and a guard rod (30). The ball-shaped cushion (20) rests on the seat (10). The seat (10) has a backrest (13) attached to a rear end of the seat (10), and the guard rod (30) is erected at a front end of the seat (10). Thus, the ball-shaped cushion (20) is firmly secured on the seat (10) to avoid danger of a user falling when sitting on the ball chair.

Abstract: A seat structure having an elastomeric fabric connected to spaced apart support members which are pivotally secured to a support plate to allow one or both of said spaced apart support members to be pivoted away from the other to provide a desired tension in the elastomeric fabric.

Abstract: A back comprises a frame formed by two c-shaped frame parts. These are inserted into circumferentially extending rand seams of a cover to which purpose at least one insertion opening is formed in one rand seam. The connection between said two frame parts is achieved by connecting members which further cover up the at least one insertion opening.

Abstract: A connecting device for a bench or a chair having multiple hollow slats includes an inner piece slidably received in a corresponding one of the slats and having a first compartment, a second compartment and a third compartment respectively defined in the inner piece and separated by baffles in the inner piece. A plug is detachably connected to the inner piece and has a seat integrally formed with the plug and having a through hole with a first step and a second step formed on an inner surface defining the through hole. A bolt-nut combination has a bolt to extend through a bottom face of a corresponding one of the slats, the inner piece and into the through hole in the seat and a nut received in the second step to be threadingly connected to the bolt.

Abstract: A height-adjustable headrest for a seat back of an automobile includes support rods that transfix guide areas attached to the seat back frame. The ends of the support rods positioned below the guide areas are connected with a bracket so that they may ratchet, and may be separated from it by pulling upward. At least the end of one the the support rods is locked in its first position by the bracket against extraction upward, and, in a second position, the support rod may be displaced only by means of a tool so that it may be extracted upward.

Abstract: A modular arm rest system for a chair. The arm rest includes a connecting member that is installed into an interior cavity in the chair frame and is retained by a nose. A back is also provided with an arm rest hole that the connecting member can be installed through, thereby securing the back to the chair frame. The modular system includes a reclining chair and a four-legged stacker chair with arm rests and plugs so that the chairs can be reconfigured as desired by the user.

Abstract: A child's stool having a pair of horizontally spaced, parallel, vertically extending side walls, each having a pair of receivers provided therein. Each receiver includes a vertically extending slot communicating with a plurality of vertically extending inclined slots. A floor is provided having rods cooperating with the receiver slots so that the height of the floor above the ground can be varied so that the stool can accomodate children of various sizes.

Abstract: A frame assembly for securing a plurality of modular sofa parts together into a sofa frame. The frame assembly includes a pair of tapered members attached to opposing sides of a backrest sofa part and a pair of receptacles attached to a respective one of a pair of rails, which are in turn attached to a pair of armrests. The backrest is connected to the armrests by inserting each of the tapered members into a tapered slot defined by each respective receptacle and is further strengthened using a pair of overlapping securing members. The tapered shape of the tapered members and slots produces a positive fit that has two directional components to prevent rocking of the backrest in two directions. The rails are configured to also accept a sleeper unit, and a futon unit allowing the sofa frame to be easily upgraded or adapted as desired by the user.

Abstract: A fully upholstered, ready-to-assemble article of furniture which may be custom ordered by a consumer, packaged by the seller for shipment to the consumer by a parcel delivery service, and then assembled by the consumer from the packaged components. The article of furniture includes a frame of a plurality of interlocking, planar frame members which are secured together by fasteners received in push-in connector elements. Upholstery coverings, the design of which is custom selected by the consumer, are attached to the frame and secured to one another by hook and loop fasteners. Foam elements are received within a second plurality of upholstery covers which have large openings for receiving the foam elements to provide cushions for the article of furniture. The frame members, upholstery covers, and foam elements are packaged in first, second, and third containers, respectively, which are each light enough to be shipped for home delivery by a parcel delivery service.

Abstract: An ergonomic seating unit is disclosed for promoting active and dynamic sitting and eliminating fatigue resulting from extended sitting. The seating unit comprises a substantially egg-shaped, or ball-shaped, fluid filled, deformable balloon forming a flexible, mobile seat which conforms to the shape of a user when sat upon, and a main frame for loosely containing the flexible balloon being freely removable from the main frame when the seating unit is unoccupied and being movably wedged in place by the main frame when the seat is occupied.

Abstract: A chair with replaceable cushions having a seat frame and a back frame. Upholstered cushions may be interchangeably and releasably attached to the seat frame and to the front and back of the back frame. The seat frame has slots for receiving tabs that are located on the underside of the interchangeable seat cushion. The seat cushion is further secured to the seat frame by a locking means. The back frame is connected to the seat frame by an L-shaped bracket. The back frame has molded fasteners or apertures for releasably attaching the back frame to front and back cushions which each contain complementary molded fasteners and apertures. The result of which is a chair having readily removable and interchangeable cushions.

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14). The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

Abstract: A back comprises a frame formed by two c-shaped frame parts. These are inserted into circumferentially extending rand seams of a cover to which purpose at least one insertion opening is formed in one rand seam. The connection between said two frame parts is achieved by connecting members which further cover up the at least one insertion opening.

Abstract: A connector for a wooden backrest of a chair, wherein the connector is configured as a tube with a top opening and a bottom opening. The wooden backrest is constituted of an upper part and a lower part and each part having ends to be force fitted into the top opening and the bottom opening of the connector respectively, and thereby connects the upper part and the lower part together to form the backrest in order to efficiently consume wood in manufacture of the chair and assist in environmental protection concern.

Abstract: A chair seat that is movable between an upright and a forward position includes a spring mechanism that biases the seat toward the upright position. The spring mechanism includes camming structures that utilize both compressional and torsional forces from the spring to bias the seat toward the upright position. The compression of the spring exerts a positive force that must be overcome before the seat can be moved out of its upright position. The chair seat is constructed from a number of discrete components that are secured together without the use of welding or separate fasteners, such as via snap-fits. The discrete components include positioning tabs, special shapes, and other features that prevent them from being improperly assembled. The components of the chair seat may all be constructed out of suitable durable plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, and glass filled thermoplastics.

Abstract: A frame assembly for securing a plurality of modular sofa parts together into a sofa frame. The frame assembly includes a pair of tapered members attached to opposing sides of a backrest sofa part and a pair of receptacles attached to a respective one of a pair of rails, which are in turn attached to a pair of armrests. The backrest is connected to the armrests by inserting each of the tapered members into a tapered slot defined by each respective receptacle and is further strengthened using a pair of overlapping securing members. The tapered shape of the tapered members and slots produces a positive fit that has two directional components to prevent rocking of the backrest in two directions. The rails are configured to also accept a sleeper unit, and a futon unit allowing the sofa frame to be easily upgraded or adapted as desired by the user.