Abstract: A windblast leg protector assembly for use by an occupant of an open-type ejection seat of an aircraft. The assembly includes, for each leg of the seat occupant, a modification to the occupant's conventional anti-acceleration suit by way of a piece of nylon fabric (with concave configurated load spreading cuts, and with a ring captured thereon) attached to the thigh portion, and a similar piece of nylon fabric with a ring captured thereon attached to the calf portion, of each full length leg member of the anti-acceleration suit. Restraining/retracting straps which are connected to, and which remain with the ejection seat, are also constituent components of the windblast leg protector assembly. Snap hooks, which are captured on the slack restraining/retracting straps, are releasably connected by the occupant, after sitting down in the ejection seat, to the captured rings on the thigh and the calf portions of the anti-acceleration suit being worn.

Abstract: To comfortably and safely restrain the individual occupants of a vehicle, a pair of arm reeceiving, shoulder engaging restraint loops are anchored permanently or removably to opposite sides of each vehicle seat at a proper height to be engaged conveniently by occupants of various sizes. The occupant can slip his or her arms into and out of the restraint loops upon entering and exiting the vehicle with no inconvenience, no disturbing of the clothing and without operating buckles, straps or other fasteners. Coacting restraint hand grips may be provided on each seat in some cases for added safety.

Abstract: A seat for motor vehicles includes a pair of adjustable lateral edges on at least one of the seat cushions and backrest cushions to impart lateral restraint suitable to the occupant, the lateral edges being pivotally mounted on stationary brackets and mechanically connected to each other by a connecting link. One of the lateral edges includes a pawl engageable with one of the teeth provided on one stationary bracket and releasable therefrom upon rotation of one lateral edge in one direction. The rotation of the other lateral edge in the opposite direction causes the selective engagement of the pawl as well as the opposite rotation of one lateral edge, thereby performing the lateral restraint of the seat without any lever or knob projecting out of the seat.

Abstract: A pilot limb retention system for an aircraft ejection seat comprising two main straps, two secondary straps and two nets coupled to the seat. The system includes a stowage assembly and a deployment system for the straps and nets. The stowage assembly comprises two compartments in the seat back and two compartments in the seat pan. The deployment system comprises four inflatable bladders, two adjacent the knees of the pilot on opposite sides of the seat pan and two adjacent the shoulders of the pilot on opposite sides of the seat back. These bladders are also stowed in the compartments and are releasably connected to the main straps.

Abstract: An ejection seat-mounted system for temporary secure attachment of the li of an aviator or other user to the seat during ejection, preventing limb flail and consequent injury. Initially, two rigid arm restraints are pivotably mounted to the sides of the seat in a nonobstructive raised position, and two rigid leg restraints are mounted at the sides of the seat in a substantially nonobstructive extended position to help keep the aviator's legs in place. After the aviator pulls a D-ring initiating ejection, a first gas generator is fired, causing pivoting of the two seat-mounted arm restraints through 135.degree., and retraction and rotation of the two seat-mounted leg restraints, each of which captures one of the aviator's limbs, draws it to the seat, and holds it in place on or with respect to the seat.

Abstract: A seating system which can be adapted to the particular body size and required spatial orientation of a disabled person to hold him securely and in an orthopedically correct required position, and which can be fitted to any patient in a manner that minimizes the amount of custom craft work and cost. The seat includes a frame having three shells, including a lower seat back shell that can pivot and shift relative to the seat bottom shell and the upper back shell. A cushion system which includes a group of individual cushions can be rapidly installed on the shells to closely fit the individual. The shells can be independently adjusted to control the general contour of the thighs, back, hips and shoulders. Different cushions can be chosen to closely control the patient's orientation and to snugly but comfortably fit him into the adjusted frame.

Abstract: A seat mounted arm restraint net system for restraining a crewman's arms during an ejection sequence wherein a pair of nets, mounted with one on each side of the seat, are deployable by separate static lines passing through snubber boxes to frangible anchorages on the vehicle floor. Each static line is releasably attached to a separate swinging arm rotatably secured to its seat side such that the swinging arms throw the free net sides laterally outwards and then release the nets to close over the crewman's arms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an abduction pillow that is particularly adapted to be utilized in conjunction with a wheelchair. The abduction pillow comprises a generally flat backboard that is adapted to be positioned between the footrest and seat area of the wheelchair and includes a divider cushion secured to the front of said backboard that extends upwardly between a sitting patient's legs so as to prevent the knees of the patient from moving inwardly across the divider cushion and for preventing the legs of the patient from being drawn generally underneath the seat area of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A knee abductor and restrainer for use on chairs such as wheel chairs and the like to aid in maintaining a patient in an upright position which includes a seat portion having straps for holding it on to the seat of a chair, a pair of restraining and supporting straps secured to the seat portion and extending upwardly between the patient's legs and partially around the body, the restraining straps having fastening straps extending from the ends thereof for attachment about the back of the chair in order to retain the patient in position and at the same time afford adaquate leg movement.

Abstract: A combination comfort pad, restraining harness, and coverlet is so constructed as to be attachable to an existing infant seat. The pad section has a moisture-proof innerlining which overlies the back and seat portions of the infant seat. The harness is spaced above the surface of the pad section and has a base portion and a pair of midriff straps separated from the base portion by notched areas. The midriff straps are of an adjustable length sufficient to wrap around the infant and the infant seat to fasten together thereunder. At least one and preferably two coverlets, of varying weights, are attached to the lower end of the pad. When one or both of the coverlets are not in use they are tucked away to the underside of the infant seat.

Abstract: A sanitary or commode chair has a wheeled chassis and an apertured seat adapted to be positioned over a W.C. The chair has side support arms which extend alongside a user seated in the chair. Each arm has an inturned end portion to provide front support for the user, and the end portions of the arms can be turned outwardly to the side to allow front entry and exit. Each support arm can also pivot rearwardly and to the side to allow side entry from a wheelchair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual use infant and child seat intended to accommodate an infant as he grows from birth to childhood and until he is large enough to sit comfortably in a car seat. The infant seat is provided with a rectangularly-shaped and hollow storage base, which serves as a seat. The seat is completed by integrally formed arms. A fixed back is provided for receiving a child. The seat is provided with apertures positioned to receive engaging hooks and a tab member of a removable seat back. A removable seat back engages these apertures to be releasably inserted into the seat and at the front of the seat and opposite the fixed back to receive an infant. The removable seat is furnished with an integrally formed wedge-shaped member for being disposed upon the seat between the removable and fixed back so as to provide an inclination for the infant's feet to rest and be elevated. With the removable seat back in place, the infant faces rearwardly and the seat is held in place by the automobile seat belts.