Fabric Bottom And Back Patents (Class 297/45)
  • Patent number: 11931303
    Abstract: A foldable tiltable wheelchair that overcomes the foregoing deficiencies comprises a base frame comprising laterally spaced side frames. A tiltable seat frame is supported for pivotal movement in relation to the base frame. The tiltable seat frame comprises laterally spaced seat rails. A first foldable cross-member provides a rigid connection between the seat rails when in an unfolded position. According to one embodiment, a second foldable cross-member provides a rigid connection between the side frames when in an unfolded position. The first and second foldable cross-members coupled so that moving one cross-member moves the other cross-member. According to another embodiment, the tiltable seat frame comprises a seat back supported in relation to the seat frame. The seat back comprises laterally spaced back canes. The first foldable cross-member is coupled to the seat frame so that the back canes are supported in relation to the first foldable cross-member so as to limit lateral flexure of the back canes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Ki Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Alan Ludovici, Thomas J. Whelan, Richard E. Schneider, Murray G. Slagerman
  • Patent number: 11877964
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 11364163
    Abstract: A transport chair of this disclosure includes a frame having a pair of fixed sides and hinged sides, the frame moveable between stowed and deployed states. The frame includes wheel receiving means and armrest and push handle assemblies receiving means with quick connect-disconnect clamps or pins. A bar, which is connectable to, and detachable from, each hinge extends between the pair of hinged sides. When connected to the hinged sides, the bar locks the frame in the deployed state and prevents the frame from moving to the stowed state. The chair may be quickly assembled and then dissembled for storage without the need for tools. When dissembled, the transport chair fits within an within an envelope 9 inches deep×14 inches wide×22 inches long.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Jay Foonberg
  • Patent number: 11330906
    Abstract: A folding chair includes a left central support rod, left front support rod, left rear support rod, left central leg terminal, left front leg terminal, left rear leg terminal, left limiting element, left sliding element, left limiting sliding element, left connecting element, right central support rod, right front support rod, right rear support rod, right central leg terminal, right front leg terminal, right rear leg terminal, right limiting element, right sliding element, right limiting sliding element, right connecting element, first connecting rod, second connecting rod, third connecting rod, fourth connecting rod, fifth connecting rod, sixth connecting rod, seventh connecting rod, eighth connecting rod and weight-bearing unit. The folding chair can be folded up like an umbrella and thus takes up little space and is portable and can be unfolded to demonstrate high stability and high load-bearing capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SPORT DIVERSIONS INC.
    Inventor: Wen-Hao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11278121
    Abstract: A folding chair includes a right seat receiver, right front and rear legs, a right armrest, a right armrest post, a right leg connecting member, a right backrest support, first and second right front support, and first and second right rear supports; a left seat receiver, left front and rear legs, a left armrest, a left armrest post, a left leg connecting member, a left backrest support, first and second left front support, and first and second left rear supports; a middle seat receiver, middle front and rear legs, a middle seat receiver post, a middle leg connecting member, a middle backrest support; a seat; and a backrest. These components are connected to one another that the folding chair can be collapsed into a bundle to be conveniently portable without occupying too much space; and the folding chair extended from the collapsed state provides improved stability and load capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: SPORT DIVERSIONS INC.
    Inventor: Wen-Hao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11253081
    Abstract: System (200) is provided for a chair with removable armrests. The system (200) includes a chair back (220) connected to a rectangular chair seat (210) with chair feet (230) and two handrails (240). The handrails (240) are connected to the chair back (220) and the rectangular chair seat (210). The chair seat (210) further comprises a chair frame (260), a seat cushion (270) and two side wall clothes (250), wherein each side wall cloth (250) is configured to optionally secure the side wall cloth (250) to a respective handrail (240). The side wall cloth (250) can secure itself to a handrail (240) through an internal adhesive on an internal side of the side wall cloth (250) and an external adhesive of an external side of the side wall cloth (250). The side wall cloth (250) can optionally be secured to the handrail (240) by wrapping around the handrail (240) and connecting the internal and external adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: B&G Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Song, Runxiang Guo
  • Patent number: 11178971
    Abstract: A modular chair assembly includes a seat member and at least three support leg units. The seat unit includes a seat member which has a lower surface and an upper surface opposite to the lower surface. Each of the three support leg units is detachably mounted to the lower surface of the seat member, and includes an inner axle and a hollow tube sleeved on the inner axle. The inner axle and the hollow tube are made of different materials to permit the inner axle to have a larger anti-bending strength than the hollow tube. The inner axle includes a bottom end surface for being supported on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignees: WATERSON CORP.
    Inventor: Waterson Chen
  • Patent number: 10772430
    Abstract: A type of two-person folding chair which includes a folding frame, seat area, and backrest area. The folding frame includes support sections on both sides in corresponding positions, and diagonal bar sets that connect the two support sections on both sides. Wherein, each support section includes a bar bent into an open D-shaped structure, which forms, from top to bottom, a backrest bar, an armrest bar, a front leg bar, and a landing bar. The diagonal bar set includes two or more diagonal bar units. The seat bars on the upper portions of the diagonal bar units support to form the seat area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Patent number: 10704585
    Abstract: A seating assembly for a vehicle comprises: a cushion comprising an outer edge and a plurality of snap-fit-fasteners; and a carrier comprising an outer edge surface and a plurality of snap-fit receivers near the outer edge surface of the carrier arranged to receive the plurality of snap-fit fasteners; wherein the plurality of snap-fit receivers have received and are retaining the plurality of snap-fit fasteners such that the cushion is interconnected with the carrier; and wherein the plurality of snap-fit fasteners and plurality of receivers are arranged to prevent the edge of the cushion from rolling up. The cushion further comprises a lip having an inward facing surface; wherein the cushion at least partially surrounds the carrier with at least a portion of the inward facing surface of the lip facing the outer edge surface of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Corbin Shea Johnston, Spencer Robert Hoernke, Kevin Mozurkewich, Andrew Matusko, Brian M. Thiel
  • Patent number: 10531742
    Abstract: A portable, folding chair. Two front leg supports are pivotally connected to a seat frame and extend downward from the seat frame. Two rear leg supports are also pivotally connected to the seat frame. A majority of the length of each rear leg support is positioned above the seat frame. Two individually adjustable front legs extend downward from the front leg supports and two individually adjustable rear legs extend downward from the rear leg support. A front foldable leg brace is connected between the two front leg supports and a rear foldable leg brace is connected between the two rear leg supports. In preferred embodiments, the chair may be utilized in a variety of seating arrangements, such as: bleacher seating, concrete stadium seating, slope seating, flat surface seating and uneven surface seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: Spencer M. Reed
  • Patent number: 10470580
    Abstract: An all-terrain lounge chair. The lounge chair includes a plurality of legs and a pair of cross bars connecting the legs. The legs are formed such that they may meet at an apex. The apex defines a point that enters the ground. The chair further includes a flexible seat that is attached to the plurality of legs. The chair can be folded from an open position to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Dwight Shirley
  • Patent number: 10420686
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10357098
    Abstract: A folding chair has a carrying strap attached across the chair from a top brace to a rear leg of the chair. The carrying strap may pass across the chair's center of gravity. Alternatively, the carrying strap may be offset from the chair's center of gravity and may have an upper end made sufficiently broad so as to resist a swinging force imparted by the offset. Duplicate carrying straps may be provided to enable carrying the chair like a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: GCI OUTDOOR, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
  • Patent number: 10201231
    Abstract: A portable chair includes a frame and a sling for accommodating a seated user. The frame includes an upper back pair of bars, a lower back pair of bars, a hub configured to couple the upper back pair of bars to the lower back pair of bars, a middle pair of bars configured to be coupled to a corresponding one of the lower back pair of bars, a front pair of bars configured to be coupled to a corresponding one of the middle pair of bars, and a front joint configured to couple the front pair of bars to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Alite Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel B. Homans, Tae Wan Kim, Elizabeth Clark, Jon-William G. Murphy
  • Patent number: 10130181
    Abstract: A director's chair includes two support frames and two cross rod assemblies connected to the front ends and rear ends of the two support frames. The director's chair is folded or unfolded by controlling support rods of the cross rod assemblies to be folded or unfolded. The height of the folded director's chair is only the height of leg rods of the support frames. An armrest rod, a seat rod and a backrest rod of the support frame can be folded at the side of the leg rods, so that the size of the director's chair is small enough to facilitate the storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: XIAMEN HCF OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hui Chen
  • Patent number: 10104971
    Abstract: A folding chair has a frame having first and second front legs and first and second rear legs. A back rest is operatively pivotally connected to the rear legs. A seat is slidingly connected to the first and second front legs and pivotally connected to the back rest, thereby enabling the angle of the backrest relative to the rear leg to be adjustable as the seat slides toward and away from the front legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Zhejiang Hengfeng Top Leisure Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Patent number: 9808089
    Abstract: A collapsible chair includes a collapsible seat having a front portion and an opposing rear portion and a collapsible back. The collapsible back includes a first back support member and a second back support member. Each of the first back support member and the second back support member includes an arcuate portion extending toward the front portion of the collapsible seat. A back membrane is coupled to the back support members and spans a distance between the back support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Strongback, LLC
    Inventor: Laurence Lougee
  • Patent number: 9622582
    Abstract: A collapsible chair includes a collapsible seat having a front portion and an opposing rear portion and a collapsible back. The collapsible back includes a first back support member and a second back support member. Each of the first back support member and the second back support member includes an arcuate portion extending toward the front portion of the collapsible seat. A back membrane is coupled to the back support members and spans a distance between the back support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Strongback, LLC
    Inventor: Laurence Lougee
  • Patent number: 9585481
    Abstract: A folding chair includes a seat frame and a chair cloth connected to the seat frame. The seat frame includes a plurality of supporting rods including two front rods and two backrest rods, and a plurality of crossed bearing rods. Two crossed bearing rods arranged between each two adjacent supporting rods to form a plurality of facades. The lower end of each crossed bearing rod is pivotally connected to a base disposed on one of the two adjacent supporting rods and the upper end is pivotally connected to a pivot base disposed on the other of the two adjacent supporting rods. The pivot base is slidable along the other of the two adjacent supporting rods to provide support and positioning. A distance between two adjacent bases is less than a distance between two adjacent pivot bases such that the backrest rods are able to tilt backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Anyplace Concepts Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 9204729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a matched footrest rack for a folding seat, which comprises a pair of landing rods intersected and hinged together as well as a pair of support rods intersected and hinged together. The matched footrest rack for a folding seat is characterized in that one end of each of the two landing rods is hinged at two landing legs corresponding to a front vertical face of the folding seat. The two landing rods can be turned over towards the inner side or the outer side of the front vertical face of the folding seat synchronously with the help of a hinge point so as to form a folding or opening state. The footrest rack has the characteristics of being extended in the deployed position for support and compact when the footrest rack is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: ZENITHEN USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Patent number: 9078529
    Abstract: A collapsible child seat having a collapsible frame that moves between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A seat member moveably attaches to the frame, with a recessed support for receiving and supporting a child. A retractable canopy covers the seat member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Evan Ellsworth
  • Patent number: 9039077
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Denise H. Santamaria
  • Patent number: 8991920
    Abstract: A collapsible infant bouncer comprising support assembly configured with a pair of intersecting support rods pivotally articulated to one another, each support rod configured with at least a top link and a bottom link foldable about a folding joint, and a flexible seating member mounted on the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Tiny Love Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoshana Oren, Giora Shachal
  • Publication number: 20150054313
    Abstract: First and second U-shaped cross-members each include a front portion, a rear portion, and a cross bar connecting the front portion to the rear portion. The front and rear portions of the cross-members are pivotally connected with each other at central portions thereof. Left and right frame side assemblies are pivotally connected to the cross-members and have lateral portions that extend generally parallel the cross bars of the cross-members. The cross-members are mutually movable from a generally X-shaped setup condition in which the cross bars of the cross-members are transversely spaced apart from one another and the lateral portions of the left and right frame side assemblies also are transversely spaced apart from one another, to a generally flat collapsed condition in which the left and right frame side assemblies are nested within an envelope defined by the collapsed cross-members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: GCI OUTDOOR, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
  • Publication number: 20150054314
    Abstract: First and second U-shaped cross-members each have legs connected by cross bars and pivotally connected with each other at central portions thereof, and are mutually movable from a generally X-shaped setup condition in which the cross bars are transversely spaced apart, to a generally flat collapsed condition. Right and left frame side assemblies respectively are pivotally connected to the first and second cross-members at terminal ends of their respective front and rear portions and by at least one lost motion linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: GCI OUTDOOR, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
  • Patent number: 8960784
    Abstract: An inclined chair assembly includes a foldable seat that may support a user on an inclined support surface. A leg is coupled to the foldable seat so the leg may abut the inclined support surface. A support is coupled to the foldable seat so the support may support a user's arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick De Berry
  • Patent number: 8919871
    Abstract: A foldable infant seat includes a support frame including two generally U-shaped support members, each U-shaped support member pivotally connecting with the other at a central location of the U-shaped support member such that the support frame is foldable between a first configuration in which corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are separated from each other and a second configuration in which the corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are disposed in close proximity to each other. A flexible seat member is securable to the support frame. In one embodiment, a canopy is pivotally secured to the support frame. The canopy can include at least one pocket configured to store one or more items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Huntsberger, Maarten Van Huystee, Gregory S. Young
  • Patent number: 8905471
    Abstract: A self-storing table that is pivotally mounted to a collapsible chair such that when the self-storing table is down, it does not interfere with the closing of the collapsible chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Cohesion Products, LLC
    Inventor: Gerald Tang
  • Patent number: 8899673
    Abstract: A folding and reclining chair has first left and right side poles pivotally attached to left and right rear feet. Risers are pivotally attached to the left and right side poles. An angle fitting is rigidly attached to each riser. Back poles are pivotally attached to the angle fittings. A flexible material is attached to or supported by the back poles to provide a back rest. A position lock may be associated with the angle fitting for locking the back pole into one of two or more positions. The chair may be a quad type chair having sliding front and rear connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Allen Holland
  • Patent number: 8894139
    Abstract: Collapsible lightweight chairs having a pack weight of twenty ounces or less, and having enhanced side to side and front to back chair frame stability, and having a detachable back such that a variety of chair back supports may be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Rambling Raven Designs, Ltd
    Inventor: Matthew Kevin Coffey
  • Patent number: 8864223
    Abstract: A collapsible quad chair has a frame selectively moveable between a collapsed configuration of the chair and a use configuration of the chair, and a fabric frame cover attachable to the frame to define a back portion and a seat portion of the chair. A support is coupled to the frame and a plate is mounted on the support. The plate is sized and shaped to provide a user sitting in the chair with a surface suitable for allowing the user to rest a dish of food while eating a meal while sitting in the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Nels Larson, Erin Doubleday, Matt Wagner
  • Patent number: 8820825
    Abstract: The present application provides a supporting frame of a folding chair, including a frame body and backrest support rods arranged on two sides of the frame body. The backrest support rod includes a first support rod hingedly connected to a top connecting member of the frame body, a second support rod sleeved to the first support rod, a sliding sleeve hingedly connected to an end portion of the second support rod, and a return member arranged between the first support rod and the second support rod. The sliding sleeve is sleeved on a forward-tilting chair rod of the frame body. The present application further provides a folding chair with an adjustable backrest which allows the user to easily adjust the angle of the backrest when sitting on the folding chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Zhejiang Hengfeng Top Leisure Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Patent number: 8801091
    Abstract: Fan-equipped chair assemblies having a seat and a backrest. A fan assembly may be associated with a bottom of the backrest and oriented substantially upward toward a top of the backrest. An airflow guide may angle toward the top and away from the bottom of the backrest. A fan assembly may be associated with a rear of the seat and oriented substantially forward toward a front of the seat. An airflow guide may angle toward the front and away from the rear of the seat. An airflow guide may be associated with a bottom side of the seat, and a fan assembly may be attached to the airflow guide such that the airflow guide is located between the bottom side of the seat and the fan assembly. The air flow guide may at least generally taper from near the bottom side of the seat toward the fan assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Traveling Breeze Leisure Products LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Alan Squires, Steven Lee Garner
  • Patent number: 8752889
    Abstract: A bench system having a first and second panel mounted atop a first and second leg and a third and fourth leg, the panels are separated by a gap, the first leg and third leg and the second leg and fourth leg are pivotally connected via a pivot component, the legs are adjustable in length via an adjusting means, a sheet atop the panels, straps attached to the sheet at a first and second side, an extension sheet having a first and second side edge, and a top edge, wherein the top edge or a portion thereof is removably attached to the fourth side of the sheet via an attachment means, the first and second side edges of the extension sheet extend past the legs and sheet, and a pole on each side edge of the extension sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Joe A. Nievinski, Jason Wojnowiak
  • Patent number: 8720988
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to portable devices operative as high chairs. The devices are collapsible to facilitate easy set-up and take down and can be configured in many different manners. In certain embodiments, safety features may also be included in the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Tomfoolery Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan A. Underwood, Christine F. Underwood
  • Patent number: 8702166
    Abstract: A chair support apparatus includes partially affixed first and second flexible panels with a first and second outer periphery portion respectively, also a plurality of channels are formed between the first and second flexible panels bounded by the partial affixment. Also, a plurality of straps are disposed within each one of the channels, wherein each of the straps has a pair of extensions that extend beyond the first and second outer peripheries, each strap has a slip fit engagement within each channel allowing relative movement between the first and second flexible panels and the strap. Operationally, each of the strap extensions is engaged to a beam of a chair for drawing taut a plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels resulting in a remaining plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels drooping from the relative movement as between the taut portions to retain accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Edward Brunner
  • Patent number: 8696052
    Abstract: A folding chair may include an upper frame, two armrests, two side frames, a front linking unit and a rear linking unit. When the user moves the armrests down to start chair folding process, the front linking unit and rear linking unit start to shrink and bring the side frames closer to each other. In the mean time, two side connecting rods are driven to bring the upper frame to moves down and further squeeze a seat fabric into a space between two side frames to form a compact structure of the folding chair. The size of the folding chair can be determined by extended length of the front linking unit and a rear linking unit. The folding chair proposed in the present invention is comfortable and stable for the user to sit, and all elements of the folding chair can be easily and closely folded into a compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: IP Power Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 8677520
    Abstract: Apparatus for a perineal wash system, including a seat with a pair of pads and/or a conduit that redirects fluid from a hand-held spray nozzle to the perineal area of a person on the seat. The pads are separated and have front and rear access areas dimensioned to allow a caregiver to access the perineal area of a seated person. In one embodiment one pad is movable sideways. The frame supporting the seat is spaced a sufficient distance from the gap between the pads to not impede access to the perineum. In one embodiment a perineal washer is supported adjacent the seat. The washer receives a nozzle of a hose sprayer and redirects the fluid spray through a movable elongated conduit to direct a spray of liquid upward to the perineum. In one embodiment a commode pot below the seat has a gap sufficient to avoid pinching dangling body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: David B. Storm
  • Patent number: 8678490
    Abstract: A folding chair has a left leg and a right leg. A front frame connects the left leg to the right leg, wherein the front frame folds between an open position and a closed position and from a closed position to an open position. A rear frame connects the left leg to the right leg, and the rear frame is foldable. The front frame has a front frame right upper support pivotally connecting to a front frame left upper support, and the front frame right upper support is pivotally connected to the right leg at a front right upper connection. The front frame left upper support is pivotally connected to the left leg at a front left upper connection. The front frame also has a front frame right lower support pivotally connecting to a front frame left lower support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Zhaosheng Chen
  • Patent number: 8646835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lightweight collapsible portable chairs. In one embodiment, the portable chair has a sling and a chair frame which includes a first pair of bars and a second pair of bars. Each bar of the first pair of bars includes a joint configured to contact a ground surface. In another embodiment, the chair frame includes a front of bars, a back pair of bars, a pair of joints and a center bar configured to securely couple the pair of back joints to each other. In some embodiments, the chair frame includes a front support assembly. In other embodiments, the chair frame includes a pair of lower bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Alite Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel B. Homans, Tae Wan Kim
  • Patent number: 8465090
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Joel Brandon O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8449026
    Abstract: A seating assembly adapted to be readily converted between an inoperative storage configuration and multiple operative seating configurations, including: a frame sub-assembly, wherein the frame sub-assembly includes a back section, a seat section, and a telescoping leg support section; a ground engaging leg sub-assembly; and body support member. An adjustable headrest that releasably retains a beach towel is provided. Integrated storage pockets for retaining, personal articles, paraphernalia, music players, drink bottles, etcetera are yet further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Gilbert Michael Gutierrez, Shawn Marie Price
  • Patent number: 8419125
    Abstract: A folding canopy chair includes a frame, a seat, a back, and arm rests. An umbrella is secured to the frame and is pivotal between an upright use position extending above the chair and a downward storage position adjacent the frame. The umbrella is pivotal about both a horizontal axis and a vertical axis for selective positioning of the umbrella relative to the chair, so as to shade a person sitting in the chair from the sun. The umbrella may be non-symmetrical, and removably mounted on either the left or right side of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports
    Inventor: Thomas A. Quinn
  • Patent number: 8322784
    Abstract: A collapsible chair constructed of tubing and fabric that is for use at the beach, camping or outdoors where portability is important to the user. The chair included folding support members that allow the chair to fold up into a small package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventors: William Henry Ayre, Timothy J. C. O'Shea
  • Patent number: 8303032
    Abstract: A portable collapsible chair and sling is provided for facilitating carrying of a collapsible chair using a sling attached directly to the collapsible chair. The assembly includes a frame having a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a plurality of scissor arms coupling the front legs to the rear legs. Thus, the frame is adjustable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A sheet of material is coupled to the frame and includes a seat portion extending between the front legs and the rear legs of the frame. A sling is coupled to the frame including a first end coupled to a lower end of one of the rear legs and a second end coupled to a top of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce K. Platta
  • Patent number: 8297695
    Abstract: A cooling system which having a body section which includes a flexible material; at least two mist dispensing fans connected to the body section; and control circuitry having at least a first switch controlling fan speed and a second switch controlling mist dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Breezzangel, LLC
    Inventors: Tonia Dandry Aiken, Charles W. Lanusse, Tina Dandry Mayes, Shirley Jumonville Dandry, Alexes Elizabeth Aiken, Brett Johnanthony Aiken
  • Patent number: 8272684
    Abstract: A swiveling folding chair is provided. The chair includes a fabric seat; a plurality of legs; a primary control tree having a first control shaft and having first, second, third, and fourth collars mounted on the control shaft. The legs are each attached to the first control collar, and, support arms are each attached to the second control collar and to the fabric seat. Elongate support members are each attached at one end to one of the legs and at the other end to the fourth control collar. Elongate brace members are each attached at one end to one of the arms and at the other end to the third control collar. The second control collar rotates about the first control collar so the seat rotates independently of the legs. The seat and legs fold into a stowed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Revolve, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael Obolewicz, Craig A Hills
  • Patent number: 8251442
    Abstract: Two-way foldable outdoor chair selectively foldable from set-up position to a first flatly folded position or to a second bundled position may be prevented from being folded to the second position while at all times remaining foldable to the first position and may include an adjustable reclining position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: GCI Outdoor, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
  • Patent number: 8231172
    Abstract: A folding canopy chair includes a frame, a seat, a back, and arm rests. An umbrella is secured to the frame and is pivotal between an upright use position extending above the chair and a downward storage position adjacent the frame. The umbrella is pivotal about both a horizontal axis and a vertical axis for selective positioning of the umbrella relative to the chair, so as to shade a person sitting in the chair from the sun. The umbrella may be non-symmetrical, and removably mounted on either the left or right, side of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports
    Inventor: Thomas A. Quinn
  • Patent number: RE43847
    Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina