Abstract: A method of manufacturing a seating unit, such as a chair, includes manufacturing a cushion made from a non-woven fibrous material, and attaching the cushion to the seating unit for comfortable support. The cushion is made by cutting a blank from non-woven fibrous sheet material, steam-forming the blank into a pre-formed cushion shaped to support a user, and attaching a stiffener panel to the pre-formed cushion to provide a stiffened cushion assembly. The cushion assembly is aesthetically covered and assembled to seating unit. Advantageously, trimmings from the fibrous material can be recycled.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a backrest which is mounted displaceably in the vehicle by a sliding block guide. In order to enable a vehicle seat of compact configuration to be easily fitted, the backrest has a locking mechanism which secures the backrest releasably in the sliding block guide.

Abstract: A chair having a metal rod frame back assembly where the frame includes generally horizontal top, bottom and middle members and spaced apart generally vertical side members. Two seat brackets are welded to the middle and bottom members and attach to a seat board and two rod segments are welded to the side members. The seat board is covered with foam and upholstery. The back frame may be covered with springy mesh to give a thin elegant, yet comfortable back structure. Alternatively, foam is glued to a structural material and the material and foam combination and the frame are covered with upholstery. Arms and armrests are attached to the seat board and the seat and back assemblies with arms are mounted to a pedestal connected to a five spoke base riding on casters.

Abstract: A tricycle includes a body with a handlebar stand pivotally connected to a front portion of the body to steer a front wheel rotatably mounted on a front wheel bracket which is mounted to a front side of the body, two rear wheels rotatably and oppositely mounted on a rear side of the body and respectively driven by a motor, two side plates respectively formed on the body to be opposite to each other for supporting a user's feet, a seat pivotally mounted on top of the body and a backrest frame pivotally mounted on top of the body and detachably connected to the seat.

Abstract: A chair includes a frame and a seat bottom associated with the frame. Flexible seat mounts are used to retain the seat bottom on the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs that originate from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the present invention provide for depth adjustability, height adjustability and angle adjustability of a wheelchair back. The present invention also provides the convenience of a quick-release wheelchair back so that the wheelchair occupant can easily remove the back of the wheelchair from the canes so that the wheelchair can be collapsed and stored. The present mounting system also provides for an effective two point mounting system that is reliable yet simple to use.

Abstract: A seat, in particular an aircraft passenger seat, has a seat component (10) and a backrest component (12) made at least in part of shell components. One shell component (22) is detachably connected to other components of the seat by a fastening mechanism. In the event of sudden introduction of force, as in the event of a crash, the shell component (22) is detached from the other components of the seat. A passive element is created by the shell component. When normal operating forces are present, that is, in the normal operating state of the seat, the passive element retains its position and shape. In the event of introduction of large force impulses, such as in sudden introduction of force in the event of a crash, the passive element is detached from the remaining shell structure of the seat without significant reaction forces being generated, which might cause injury of the seat occupant, and creates a free space in the seat.

Abstract: A first cushion receiving member of a seat cushion and a second cushion receiving member of a seat back are turnably connected to each other by a connecting member. The first cushion receiving member is turnably supported at its front end on a front frame of a first framework. The second cushion receiving member is supported on a second framework, through a spring fixed at its upper portion at at least two points and at its lower portion to the second framework and through an elastic fabric having a periphery fixed to the second framework. Thus, the first and second cushion receiving members can be prevented from being oscillated laterally, and the vibration caused by the expansion and contraction of the spring can be dampened by the elastic fabric.

Abstract: Slat furniture generally of the outdoor type having a pair of laterally spaced apart supports and slats disposed there between and connected thereto and in which the slats individually or in groups are snap fittingly connected to the supports in a rigid manner such that the furniture is rigid without the need for further reinforcement. The slats, or slat units are selectively resilient and connected to the supports by fingers projecting therefrom into recesses in the supports. A snug close fit relation gives rigidity which is further enhance by contiguous slat sections being angularly disposed with respect to one another.

Abstract: A wheelchair seatback assembly suitable for detachable mounting to the back-supporting posts of a wheelchair. The back assembly includes a relatively rigid shell member carrying post-engaging pins and a plurality of mounting clips attachable to wheelchair posts. At least selected ones of the mounting clips are further formed to releasably engage the post-engaging pins. The mounting units are also formed for single-handed automatic unlocking and release of the pair of hooks from the mounting units and posts upon rotation of the shell member forwardly over the wheelchair seat by an amount in excess of any displacement occurring during normal use of the wheelchair.

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 back for a chair includes fabric panel with a flexible carrier attached to the panel around its periphery. The carrier is configured to be secured along a bottom edge to a bottom portion of a chair back frame member. The carrier is also secured to two vertical frame supports at its two upper corners. Preferably, the upper carrier and frame connections are ball and socket joints. A lumbar support is provided that is easily height adjustable, by providing tension to the back frame and requires no screws or adjustment knobs in its adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A rocking chair has a flexible joint between a chair base and a chair component permitting rocking action. The flexible joint includes a housing with a plurality of internal surfaces. A plurality of compressible rods are disposed within the housing and a rigid member extends among the rods to engage the rods against the internal surfaces of the housing. The rigid member is attached to either the chair base or the chair component while the housing is then attached to either the chair base or the chair component whichever is not attached to the rigid member.

Abstract: A chair has a seat back with removable front and rear upholstered covers. The covers are held to the back by hidden release levers which prevent unauthorized removal of the covers.

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 person transport wheelchair has a frame assembly with tubular members attached to connectors supporting a seat, a back rest, and a foot rest. A pair of wheels rotatably mounted on an axle secured to the frame assembly movably support the wheelchair on a surface. The connectors have joined parallel tubes and a flange on one tube. The tubular members have ends telescoped into the tubes. The flanges support the seat, back rest and foot rest.

Abstract: A child's chair that may be readily adjusted with regard to the height of the seat bottom, and the position of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The use of telescoping legs and a slidable support for the seat back allow the chair to be adjusted for positioning according to the needs of a particular child.

Abstract: A chair back assembly where the connectors for connecting the elements comprising the back assembly are hidden from view. The assembly includes a chair back having a lateral edge. First and second elements are connected to each other and to the chair back. One of the first and second elements connected to the remainder of the chair and means are provided for connecting the first and second elements to each other and to the chair back where the means for connecting the first and second elements to each other and to the chair back are hidden from view.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes an elongated continuous frame member having an upper portion and a lower portion. A mounting assembly is attached to the lower portion of the frame member and is adapted to be mounted on the floor of a vehicle. A back support structure is attached to the upper portion of the frame member. A bottom support structure is attached to the lower portion of the frame member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a backrest for armchairs, which is formed by a front padded body (1.1) and a back housing (1.2), wherein the upper part has a headrest formed by a corresponding front padded body (3.1) and a corresponding upper housing (3.2), wherein the padded body (3.1) of the headrest is fitted into a notch (11) in the upper part of the padded body (1.1) of the backrest, wherein said padded body (3.1) of the backrest is fixed on hooks (9) of the corresponding back housing (3.2) and a screwed tie-down (14) that passes through the housing (3.2) of the headrest and the housing (1.2) of the backrest.

Abstract: A modular furniture system includes a first leg having an elongated top edge extending between an inside face and an opposing outside face. A first engagement channel is recessed along the top edge of first leg. A second leg is spaced apart from the first leg and has an elongated top edge extending between an inside face and an opposing outside face. A first engagement channel is also recessed along the top edge of the second leg. A seat frame includes a first side rail, a spaced apart second side rail, and at least one brace extending therebetween. The first side rail has a lower edge received within the first engagement channel of the first leg and the second side rail has a lower edge received within the first engagement channel of the second leg so as to removably secure the seat frame to the first and second leg.

Abstract: A backrest for use with a chair includes a support structure. The support structure has a rigid outer rim and flexible inner back support section. The support section consist of a number of generally parallel slats (vertically extending members) which seperately support parallel longitudinal sections of the person's back. Each slat produces a force against the person's back responsive to the weight placed on the slat by the person's back. As the person shifts positions, each slat moves to dynamically provide an increased or decreased force against the person's back, depending on whether the person is applying an increased or decreased force against the slat.

Abstract: A modular furniture frame includes seat and backrest frame units. The seat frame unit includes a pair of upright side frame parts and a pair of rear coupling members, each of which has a base strip mounted on a respective side frame part, and a pair of upright tines that extend integrally from the base strip and that cooperate to form an insert notch. The backrest frame unit includes a backrest member and a pair of engaging members, each of which includes an inner plate mounted on the backrest member and an outer plate mounted on the inner plate and configured to mate with the insert notch in a respective rear coupling member.

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: A theatre chair having a frame to which there is connected at least a seat component (21) and a backrest component and, providing means on the seat component (21) to co-operate with a seat member (30) and means on the backrest component to co-operate with a backrest member whereby the seat member (21) and backrest member can each be readily attached to the appropriate component to be positively affixed thereto, the members being able to be removed from the appropriate component when required. The connection between the components and the members can be by way of interacting lugs (24), interacting ribs (26) and means (25) whereby the parts are held in compression and tension. Means to rapidly replace the upholstery and means whereby the same components can be used for chairs of different widths are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wheelchair backrest assembly is attachable to a wheelchair to replace the standard web or sling-type back. The backrest assembly is comprised of a rectangular frame having a central opening defined within it, the rectangular frame has sides curved forwardly to accommodate users of various sizes and shapes. A plurality of support members are attached to the frame and mountable to the upright cane portions of the wheelchair. The front portion of the rectangular frame, or that portion facing the wheelchair user, is covered by a cushioned pad, the back of which has a plurality of pockets designed to accommodate formable stays. The shape of each stay may be molded by hand and should be of a material resilient enough to withstand frequent reforming and yet should be strong enough such that when a user reclines against the backrest, the stays remain in place.

Abstract: A wheelchair seatback assembly suitable for detachable mounting to the back-supporting posts of a wheelchair. The back assembly includes a relatively rigid shell member carrying post-engaging pins and a plurality of mounting clips attachable to wheelchair posts. At least selected ones of the mounting clips are further formed to releasably engage the post-engaging pins. The mounting units are also formed for single-handed automatic unlocking and release of the pair of hooks from the mounting units and posts upon rotation of the shell member forwardly over the wheelchair seat by an amount in excess of any displacement occurring during normal use of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A chair includes a backrest and a support frame. A plurality of engaging posts are formed on a peripheral portion of a rear side of the backrest, each engaging post having a groove and a transverse fixing hole. The support frame extends along the peripheral portion of the rear side of the backrest A connecting beam includes a first end fixed to a lower portion of the support frame and a second end fixed to the chassis. A plurality of connecting blocks are provided fixing the support frame to the rear side of the backrest. Each connecting block includes a sleeve portion through which the support frame extends. Each connecting block further includes an insertion portion engaged in the groove of the respective engaging post. A fastener is extended through the transverse fixing hole in the respective engaging post into the insertion portion of the respective connecting block.

Abstract: The invention disclosed a folding chair made up by metal tubes whose chair plate apparatus is formed by connecting between the frame member and the plate member by sleeves. The chair plate apparatus consists of the frame member and the plate member; on each side of the plate member is respectively provided with a sleeving; the frame member is provided with a fundamental part, for being leaned against the plate member; and the two side parts are inserted into the each sleeving. The folding chair in this invention is elastic and comfort to sit, much more materials are saved and therefore the cost is reduced.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat and a backrest. A coupling unit includes two engaging tongues respectively extending from opposite sides of the seat, and a pair of brackets respectively fixed on opposite sides of the backrest and defining two tongue-retention channels. Each of the engaging tongues is formed with an engaging hole. Two fastener clips are mounted on the brackets, respectively. Each fastener clip includes a resilient arm having a V-shaped engaging end that is engageable with the engaging hole in a respective one of the engaging tongues.

Abstract: A seat back assembly for connecting a seat back shell to the seat back tubes of a wheelchair comprises a shell, upper and lower shell connectors, and upper and lower side plate portions. The lower shell connector is mounted to a lower portion of the shell. The upper shell connector is mounted to an upper portion of the shell. The upper side plate portion is adapted to be mounted to an upper portion of the seat back tube. The lower side plate portion is adapted to be mounted to a lower portion of the seat back tube at a position substantially co-linear to the posterior superior illiac spine (PSIS) of a user. The lower shell connector and the lower side plate portion are pivotally engageable with one another along a pivot axis. The upper shell connector and the upper side plate portion are attachable relative to one another at discrete locations so as to permit the angular disposition of the shell to be adjusted.

Abstract: Slat furniture generally of the outdoor type having a pair of laterally spaced apart supports and slats disposed there between and connected thereto and in which the slats individually or in groups are snap fittingly connected to the supports in a rigid manner such that the furniture is rigid without the need for further reinforcement. The slats, or slat units are selectively resilient and connected to the supports by fingers projecting therefrom into recesses in the supports. A snug close fit relation gives rigidity which is further enhance by contiguous slat sections being angularly disposed with respect to one another.

Abstract: A wheelchair backrest assembly is attachable to a wheelchair to replace the standard web or sling-type back. The backrest assembly is comprised of a rectangular frame having a central opening defined within it, the rectangular frame has sides curved forwardly to accommodate users of various sizes and shapes. A plurality of support members are attached to the frame and mountable to the upright cane portions of the wheelchair. The front portion of the rectangular frame, or that portion facing the wheelchair user, is covered by a cushioned pad, the back of which has a plurality of pockets designed to accommodate formable stays. The shape of each stay may be molded by hand and should be of a material resilient enough to withstand frequent reforming and yet should be strong enough such that when a user reclines against the backrest, the stays remain in place.

Abstract: A seating device for positioning adjacent to a bathtub for shampooing a child's hair. The seating device includes a seat section for supporting a buttocks of the child coupled to a back section for supporting a back of the child. A plurality of leg members is provided for supporting the seat section above a surface. A first end of each of the leg members is coupled to the seat section. A drape is provided for guiding water from the child's hair into the bathtub. A first end of the drape is removably mounted on an upper edge of the back section and a second end of the drape is removably positionable in the bathtub.

Abstract: The invention provides a back support assembly mounted to the upright posts or canes of a wheelchair. The back support assembly can be adjusted independently with respect to a number of modes of adjustment including seat depth and width, the back height above the seat, and the angle of incline with respect to a plane defined by the wheel chair canes to which the back support is mounted. The back support assembly has a back support that is mounted at four points to cane clamps on each of the canes. A quick release mechanism is provided by a locking pawl on a mounting arm which permits single-handed release and removal of the back support from the mounting hardware while retaining the desired adjustment when the back support is remounted on the wheelchair. The back support assembly is frameless, and eliminates the additional weight that a support frame or carriage would add.

Abstract: A chair with one or more easily removable pieces and a method for disassembling the same. The chair preferably includes a seat section, a back section, and a concealed back-releasing mechanism. The back-releasing mechanism includes a connecting bracket, attached to the seat section, wherein the connecting bracket includes a protruding portion, and a receiving bracket concealed in the back section and that includes a recessed portion that receives the protruding portion of the connecting bracket. The chair may also include a seat section, a back section connected to the seat section, a cushion, and a concealed cushion-releasing mechanism. The cushion-releasing mechanism preferably comprises at least one slot in the seat section, wherein the slot is defined by the seat section and extends through the seat section and at least one tongue, wherein the tongue protrudes from the cushion and extends through the slot.

Abstract: The invention provides a back support assembly mounted to the upright posts or canes of a wheelchair. The back support assembly can be adjusted independently with respect to a number of modes of adjustment including seat depth and width, the back height above the seat, and the angle of incline with respect to a plane defined by the wheel chair canes to which the back support is mounted. The back support assembly has a back support that is mounted at four points to cane clamps on each of the canes A quick release mechanism is provided by a locking pawl on a mounting arm which permits single-handed release and removal of the back support from the mounting hardware while retaining the desired adjustment when the back support is remounted on the wheelchair. The back support assembly is frameless, and eliminates the additional weight that a support frame or carriage would add.

Abstract: A chair of modular construction having modules that form the basic chair with additional modules that can be added to the chair without changing the basic construction thereof.

Abstract: A seating unit illustrated as a mobile office chair includes a base, a back upright operably supported on the base for reclining movement and a back construction. The back construction includes a cushion assembly attached to a back support shell with quick-attach top and bottom connectors. Specifically, the back support shell includes top apertures, and the cushion assembly includes hooks for drop-in attachment to the top apertures. The back support shell also includes a molded bottom section defining a recess, and the back cover includes a stiffened edge flange configured to frictionally engage the recess to retain the back cover to the back support. The cushion assembly includes a cover assembly with an upholstered front panel, and a rear panel formed by a first sheet section having a one-directional stretch in a vertical direction, and a second section having a high-stretch property.

Abstract: A seat is provided which includes a first frame member having an inner rim and top surface and forms a seat bottom frame. The seat includes a plurality of legs extending downward from the first frame member. A second frame member having an inner rim and top surface is connected to the first frame member and extends upward to form a seat back frame. The seat includes a first insert member having an outer rim and a top surface and is adapted to fit within the first frame member so that the first insert member is releasably secured to the first frame member and preferably the outer rim of the first insert member is disposed adjacent the inner rim of the first frame member so that the top surface of the first insert member is substantially flush with the top surface of the first frame member.

Abstract: In a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a seat substructure (3) and a backrest (6) which is to be fastened to the seat substructure (3), the backrest (6) can be fastened to the seat substructure (3) by means of a quick-fitting connection (10, 13).

Abstract: A wheelchair back support assembly is both lightweight and sturdy, is designed to be inexpensively retrofit to an existing wheelchair of tubular frame construction, is designed to comfortably support the back of wheelchair user's of different sizes and having different physical characteristics and also flexes and moves relative to the wheelchair in response to movements of the back, shoulders and arms of the wheelchair user to thereby provide comfortable dynamic support to the back of the wheelchair user.

Abstract: A wheelchair back assembly is provided which has a back plate held in position relative to upright wheelchair cane members by opposed independent mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies include a support bar which carries a bracket attached to the back support plate. The assemblies further include universal cane clamp members hingedly attached to a pivot mechanism that allows for independent bi-lateral adjustment in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the seat of the wheelchair. The clamping member further includes a through bore, which is seated on the spindle of a compression latch secured to the upright canes of a wheelchair. A pivotable lever acts as a latch member as it compresses elastomeric O-rings in order to latch the hinge in position relative to the spindle member and to provide for a resilient attachment. The lever also has a locking position to retain the lever in its latched position.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle seat back formed with a throughgoing aperture has an annular frame fixed in the aperture and at least one electrical contact exposed on the aperture frame. An insert has a frame complementarily fittable with the aperture frame, an electrically powered module, and at least one electrical contact on the insert frame electrically connected to the module and engageable when the insert is fitted to the aperture frame with the contact of the aperture frame. Respective latch formations on the frames are relatively displaceable between a holding position securing the insert in the aperture frame with the contacts in electrical connection with each other and a releasing position permitting the insert to be separated from the aperture frame. A latch mechanism on the aperture frame displaces the latch formation of the aperture frame into the releasing position for freeing the insert from the aperture frame.

Abstract: A mesh vehicle seat for a specialty vehicle is provided. The mesh vehicle seat has a base and back that are each covered by a fabric web. The base includes a seat form member and bottom plate that are secured together to retain the seat fabric web on the base. The back includes a back frame 26 to which a front and rear clamp members are secured to retain a back fabric web on the back. A concave lower back support is provided to impart a concave shape to the back of the seat in conjunction with concave lower portions of the front and rear clamps. The seat may be provided on a single pedestal base or a double pedestal base.

Abstract: A portable seat apparatus for making a child more comfortable when seated in a shopping cart, in particular. The portable seat apparatus includes a seat support assembly including a seat support member having a seat support portion and a back rest support portion and being adapted to fasten to a cart and a car seat; and also includes a cushioned seat member having a seat portion and a back rest portion and being attached to and supported upon said the support member; and further includes a fastening member for fastening the cushioned seat member to the seat support member.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the folding chair of the present invention, a seat back support integrally formed with the front legs of the folding chair is bent forward at a particular angle, at a particular height above the seating surface, to provide comfortable lower back support for a person sitting on the seat, while maintaining stability. According to another aspect of the invention, a cushion for use on the seat back of the chair is disclosed. The cushion has a particular shape with portions that are intended to interlock with a correspondingly shaped apertures in the seat back of the chair. The cushions may be removed for cleaning or replacement with little trouble. In another aspect, the seating surface of the folding chair is contoured with a gentle s-shape.

Abstract: A swayable backrest includes a backrest frame including two spaced vertical tubes each having a lower end attached to the seat of the chair. Each vertical tube further includes an upper end with a first hole. A hollow connecting beam is connected between the upper ends of the two vertical tubes and includes two transverse slots. An attaching member includes two ends each having a second hole. Each end of the attaching member is extended through an associated transverse slot. The attaching member is attached to a backrest of the chair to move therewith. A pivotal tube extends through the first hole of each said vertical tube, the second hole of each end of the attaching member, and the hollow connecting beam, thereby allowing pivotal movement of the attaching member relative to the backrest frame.

Abstract: A backrest for a chair comprising two parts constructed and arranged to interlock around chair back supports. Each part is preferably molded, and has a rib structure which provides positioning means for assembly on the supports. A hook and hook receiver arrangement provide a locking means for firm attachment of the parts to the supports. Decorative cushions can be applied to the parts before or after locking them to the supports. The invention is not limited to folding chairs.

Abstract: A chair comprises a back cushion material, a back plate and a back frame. The chair is used for looking at a display of a personal computer at suitable posture when it is reclined. The back plate comprises upper and lower shell which are connected by a flexible bent portion to each other. The back plate is mounted to the back frame at the upper end and a lower portion. When the chair is reclined, the upper shell is moved forwards and the lower shell is moved rearwards, so that an angle between the upper and lower shells may become smaller. Thus, the operator can take suitable posture for looking at the display any time.