Crossed Legs Patents (Class 297/56)
  • Publication number: 20040017098
    Abstract: A foldable tubular rocking chair has inverted U-shaped elements secured between its front legs to give stability and to serve as a stop for the crosspiece of the pivoting arm unit when the occupant leans forward during launch. Arms have forward and upward handles to help occupant urge the arm unit down and raise herself to erect condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Robert J. St. Germain
  • Patent number: 6682138
    Abstract: A molded resin folding chair having a pair of uprights generally parallel to and spaced apart from each other being connected by at least one cross piece forming a backrest. At least a portion of each upright has a generally C-shaped channel. A seat has a rear portion and opposite sides thereof provided with a tab that is slidably engaged in the C-shaped channel of a respective upright. A pair of struts each have an upper end rotatably attached to the seat and a medial region rotatably attached to respective uprights. The folding chair is folded by sliding the rear of the seat upwards, causing the front portion to move downwards, via the tabs sliding in the C-shaped channels. The struts rotate about the rotatable attachments to the seat and uprights, such that the uprights, struts and the seat fold as flat as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Matthew W. Goodworth
  • Patent number: 6655731
    Abstract: An orthopaedic chair including a frame for supporting a contoured chair seat and chair back; each of which is mounted for rotation on a horizontal axis. Horizontal adjustment for the axis of the chair seat and vertical adjustment for the axis of the chair back are provided thereby holding the person in an orthopaedically beneficial position. The orthopaedic chair may be in the form of an arm chair or folding camp chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Charles N. Martin
  • Publication number: 20030184132
    Abstract: A molded resin folding chair having a pair of uprights generally parallel to and spaced apart from each other being connected by at least one cross piece forming a backrest. At least a portion of each upright has a generally C-shaped channel. A seat has a rear portion and opposite sides thereof provided with a tab that is slidably engaged in the C-shaped channel of a respective upright. A pair of struts each have an upper end rotatably attached to the seat and a medial region rotatably attached to respective uprights. The folding chair is folded by sliding the rear of the seat upwards, causing the front portion to move downwards, via the tabs sliding in the C-shaped channels. The struts rotate about the rotatable attachments to the seat and uprights, such that the uprights, struts and the seat fold as flat as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Matthew W. Goodworth
  • Patent number: 6616223
    Abstract: A foldable chair has a plastics seat pad, a plastics backrest, and a chair frame having a pair of metal front leg tubes and a pair of metal rear leg tubes. Each metal front leg tube and the corresponding metal rear leg tube are connected together. The plastics backrest has two lateral posts inserted in the metal front leg tubes. A support bar has two positioning ends connected to the metal front leg tubes. Two U-shaped frames are disposed on two positioning ends of the support bar. Each U-shaped frame is connected to the corresponding metal front leg tube and the corresponding metal rear leg tube. Each metal front leg tube has a blocking bar to block the plastics backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Maxchief Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Shen Lin
  • Patent number: 6612654
    Abstract: An upholstered folding chair includes a chair frame, a base member permanently attached to the frame, and an upholstered insert configured to slide into and removably interlock with either the base member or the chair frame. The base member includes a retaining rim, which covers and protects at least some of the edges of the upholstered insert, and the base member and upholstered insert may have interlocking members which become hidden between the base and insert when the two are interlocked together. The base can be either a back base for receiving and supporting an upholstered chair back insert, or a seat base for receiving and supporting an upholstered chair seat insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Mity-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Livingston E. Atkins, III, Richard D. Smith, Gregory W. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20030127887
    Abstract: An upholstered folding chair includes a chair frame, a base member permanently attached to the frame, and an upholstered insert configured to slide into and removably interlock with either the base member or the chair frame. The base member includes a retaining rim, which covers and protects at least some of the edges of the upholstered insert, and the base member and upholstered insert may have interlocking members which become hidden between the base and insert when the two are interlocked together. The base can be either a back base for receiving and supporting an upholstered chair back insert, or a seat base for receiving and supporting an upholstered chair seat insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Livingston E. Atkins, Richard D. Smith, Gregory W. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6523890
    Abstract: A two-piece chair and furniture set for allowing the user to easily and quickly assembly and take apart the chairs and table assembly. The two-piece chair and furniture set includes chairs each having a backrest assembly including a backrest portion and a front legs portion; and also includes a seat assembly including a seat portion and a rear legs portion and being detachably attached to the backrest assembly; and further includes a table assembly including a base assembly and also including a tabletop assembly being mounted upon the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Norman C. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6478375
    Abstract: A metal folding chair having a tubular frame and a ganging device including female keyslots formed in internally reinforced portions of one side of the frame and male connecting elements including studs mounted in cantilever positions on an opposite side of the frame by tee nuts threadably engaged with the studs within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Columbia Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Richardson
  • Patent number: 6471288
    Abstract: A folding chair having adjustable rear legs for use on flat, even ground and in addition, on sloping terrain from about zero degrees to twenty degrees and being continuously adjustable over this range by a user in a seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: John G. Alexander, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6422645
    Abstract: A folding chair has a rigid support frame with a curved spline profile, and a seat and rear legs which fold into a closed position and substantially collapse within a volume defined by the support frame to maximize stacking density, and to increase stability with the curved spline profiles nesting within one another. The support frame has first and second rigid side support members, each with an upper back support portion and extending forwardly to form front leg portions. The back support portion and the front leg portions are integrally and rigidly connected to advantageously form a curved spline profile. A seat is pivotally coupled to the support frame, or to and between the first and second support members. A majority of the seat advantageously collapses to a folded position within a volume defined between the first and second rigid side support members. Rear legs are pivotally coupled to the support frame, or to the respective first and second support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Mity-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Smith, David J. Laws
  • Patent number: 6382716
    Abstract: A folding chair comprising a first and second safety brace member that provide the chair with additional structural integrity. The chair having a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration comprises first and second chair support members that are pivotally attached to each other so as to define a central pivot axis such that the chair is manipulated between the folded and unfolded configurations by tilting the first and second chair support members with respect to each other about the central pivot axis. The chair further comprises a seat which extends between the first and second chair support members such that the seat is aligned with the support members in the folded configuration and horizontally aligned in the unfolded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 6361107
    Abstract: Sturdy and easily adjustable lawn furniture provides for use on sloped surfaces ranging from zero to thirty degrees. Provisions are made so that adjustment of the furniture made be effected while in use. Additional features include a drink holder and a holder for printed materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: John G. Alexander
  • Patent number: 6354657
    Abstract: A rocking chair and chaise lounge of the type having an elongate rectangular longitudinally flexible seat supported at opposite ends by a pair of oppositely inclined, diagonally disposed frames. Each frame is pivotally interconnected with the other at the sides of each intermediate the ends thereof by pairs of upper and of lower siderails with one frame nesting within the other such that the chair may be folded into a compact unit for storage. An optional fold-out footrest nests within the other frames to act as a back support when the chair is used without the footrest deployed and which forms a chaise lounge with an optional extra-long backrest to footrest seat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory G. Nelson, Lynn H. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6345863
    Abstract: A folding chair has a support frame with a back support portion, front leg portions, and rear legs. A seat is pivotally coupled to the support frame. A flexible back support is coupled to the support frame, and has a lumbar support member extending down from the back support to reach a lumbar region of a user's back. The lumbar support member extends from the back support into a space between the back support and seat. The seat pivots in a downward direction away from the back support and lumbar support ID member, so that the seat folds without interfering with the lumbar support member. The back support also has a perimeter flange disposed across the rigid back support perimeter, and free to move with respect to the rigid support frame in response to a load applied to the flexible back support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Miny-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Richard D. Smith
  • Patent number: 6340205
    Abstract: A foldable bench has a first leg member having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second leg member having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a seat having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an attachment member for slidably attaching the top portion of one of the leg members and for pivotally attaching the other leg member below the top surface of the seat, thereby preventing the top portion of each of the leg members from separating from the seat. In a first resting position, the first and second leg members are substantially disposed adjacent the seat, and in a second resting position, the first and second leg members generally criss-cross each other and generally extend away from the seat. A backrest may be attached to the seat, preferably pivotally. In a first resting position, the backrest is substantially disposed adjacent the seat. In a second resting position, the backrest is substantially disposed away from the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Tubular Fabricators Industry
    Inventor: Joseph Battiston
  • Patent number: 6332646
    Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes pivotally connected front and rear legs. The front leg has a tubular upper end portion which confines an axial insert hole and which is formed with a radial positioning hole. An extension rod has a lower end portion extending axially into the upper end portion of the front leg, and is provided with a resilient positioning protrusion which projects radially into the positioning hole for positioning the extension rod on the front leg. A seat frame has a rear part pivoted to the upper end portion of the extension rod, and a front part pivoted to the upper end portion of the rear leg. The positioning protrusion is depressible for disengaging from the positioning hole to permit retraction of the extension rod into the front leg, thereby permitting folding of the front and rear legs toward the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng
  • Patent number: 6257660
    Abstract: A portable furniture assembly has a pair of opposed and spaced apart scissor assemblies. A stop mechanism is provided to retain a pair of scissor structures of the portable furniture assembly in a set-up condition and yet permit easy release of the stop mechanism to permit folding of the furniture assembly for transport. A foldable and portable chair has a flexible sling suspended between two scissor assemblies to define a seat and a back for the chair. The portable chair also has two bottom rails connected to front supports of the scissor assemblies via pivots. Rear supports of the scissor assemblies are removably connected to the bottom rails at the stop mechanism to retain the portable chair in a set-up condition and yet permit the chair to be folded to a completely flat or folded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Kacey J. Calvey
  • Patent number: 6092866
    Abstract: A folding chair containing a pair of safety guards that are adapted to provide additional structural support to the chair. Each safety guard is comprised of a first member and a second member that are pivotally attached to each other at a central pivot point. Each safety guard is configured with an orthogonally extending lip on the first member and a corresponding indentation on the second member that, when combined, limit the possible orientations between the two members to range from an overlapping state to a linearly extended state. Both ends of each safety guard are pivotally attached to the chair in a manner that results in the safety guards being linearly extended when the chair is converted to a fully opened position and nearly overlapping when the chair is converted to a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 6089651
    Abstract: An anchoring device for a conventional folding chair employs a longitudinal rod and two brackets attached to a vertical support member. A retention element on the chair's backrest engages the rod and allows for slidable movement. The rear legs of the chair are pivotally attached to brackets at or near the floor. The arrangement allows the chair to be open and closed and while retained against a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Norman Carmen
  • Patent number: 6056354
    Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes a seat frame formed with an elongated groove which extends from a front end portion to a rear end portion of the seat frame, a first leg frame pivoted to the seat frame, and a second leg frame pivoted to the first leg frame and formed with a slide member that extends slidably into the elongated groove. When in an unfolded state, the slide member extends along the elongated groove to the front end portion of the seat frame. When in a folded state, the slide member extends along the elongated groove to the rear end portion of the seat frame. A locking unit includes a stop member disposed below the seat frame and mounted pivotally to the front end portion of the seat frame about a horizontal pivot axis. The stop member is formed with an upwardly extending stop protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Shin Yen Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 5975626
    Abstract: A cross-member supporter for foldable furniture enables at least two construction members to selectively be supported in strongly extended cross structure or be folded in parallel compact structure for easy storage and carrying purposes. The cross-member supporter includes a supporter body having at least two vertical connecting holes and two inclined supporting holes provided therethrough. The two inclined supporting holes are inclined in opposite direction. The two inclined supporting holes are respectively extended from top to bottom through the two vertical connecting holes to form two supporting through slots. An axis of the vertical connecting hole of each of the supporting through slots is intersected with an axis of the respective inclined supporting hole, wherein each of the supporting through slots defines an upper supporting groove and a lower supporting groove which are inclined in opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Tofasco of America Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Aycock
  • Patent number: 5971474
    Abstract: A collapsible glider chair having stopping devices for stopping the motion of chair frames and stabilizing the chair. The glider chair comprises a seat-base frame, a back-support frame, a pair of armrests and a pair of link members pivotally connected. A pair of stopping devices are affixed onto the seat-base frame or link members to stop the movement of chair frames while one is standing up and pushing down the armrests. The stopping devices may be affixed near the armrests or the link members for blocking either the armrests or the link members. Anti-slippery devices are also mounted on both the seat-base frame and the back-support frame to increase the contact friction to a floor or ground and stabilize the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Variety Electronic Inc.
    Inventor: Tony Wei-Sin Chang
  • Patent number: 5626385
    Abstract: A pivotally articulated, foldable load-support device, comprising two oppositely inclined, intersecting leg frames, being joined by aligned pivotal connections at two pairs of upper pivot-points above the intersection of the leg frames to an upper load-bearing structure, and being joined by aligned pivotal connections at two pairs of lower pivot-points below the intersection of the leg frames to a lower load-bearing structure. Each load-bearing structure is divided, by relative placement of the paired pivot-points joining such load-bearing structures to the leg frames, into mutually co-responsive, load-distributing, balancing, load-reapportioning, and counterbalancing front, intermediate, and rear load-sharing portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Dean A. Shinn
  • Patent number: 5588695
    Abstract: A foldable chair is disclosed herein. The chair is made from a plurality of back, seat and intermediate members. The back members are joined along the top. The seat members are joined along the front. The other end of the back and seat members are joined to opposite ends of the intermediate members to from hinged joints that allow the chair to be folded and unfolded. Leg members extend from at least two of the back members and at least one of the seat members. The inner seat width of the chair is approximately equal to the length of the back of the chair. The members not functioning as leg members are sized to minimize the outward force on the joints during opening and closing of the chair. Tip prevention members, adjustment techniques and a headrest are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Daniel Gomes
  • Patent number: 5577799
    Abstract: A foldable tubular rocking chair frame comprises an elongate generally open rectangular back unit having parallel long side elements and parallel upper and lower end elements, the long sides being interrupted by selectively foldable aligned hinges. The hinges include knuckle elements which permit 180.degree. folding, and folding in one direction only. The hinges, when the chair is erected, include a supporting sleeve which circumposes the interruption and prevents folding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Robert J. St. Germain
  • Patent number: 5542739
    Abstract: A foldable article of furniture, such as a chair, has a support surface or a seat portion, pivotally connected to an underlying support leg. The support surface comprises a first section and a second section, each of which is pivotally connected to one of the support legs, as well as to each other. In this way, a neatly and compactly foldable article is provided without requiring any sliding pivots or joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Ake Hultman
  • Patent number: 5496094
    Abstract: A chair is provided which includes a first floor and seat engaging frame member and a second floor and seat engaging frame member pivotally joined to one another to permit collapsing of the chair from an erected seating position to a substantially coextensive position. In addition, the first and second frame members each include a substantially straight bight end portion angled with respect to the respective frame members. Also included is a seat surface-providing member of a shape having a first pocket for engaging and enclosing an extremity of the first bight of the first frame member and at a second end a second pocket for engaging and enclosing an extremity of the second bight of the second frame member. The first and second bight end portions provide the only support for the seat-supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Cosco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Schwartzkopf, Richard E. Cone
  • Patent number: 5415609
    Abstract: An exercising apparatus including a folding frame having two rectangular frames pivoted in the middle, a rotary seat hinged to one rectangular frame, and two elastic ropes having each one end respectively fastened to the folding frame at the bottom and an opposite end coupled with a respective handle, and wherein the folding frame can be alternatively set into the operative position to support the rotary seat for permitting the player to sit on the rotary seat and pull the handles, or the collapsed position closely attached to the rotary seat at the bottom for permitting the player to stand on the rotary seat and pull the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventor: Li-Hsiang Yang
  • Patent number: 5211443
    Abstract: A chair comprising a seat, and a backrest including a lower portion which is connected to the seat and which has an upper end, a rear surface, and a forwardly facing lower body supporting surface, an upper portion having a lower end, an upper body supporting surface, and a surface opposite the upper body supporting surface, and structure connecting the lower end of the upper portion to the upper end of the lower portion for translational movement relative thereto between a locked position wherein the upper and lower body supporting surfaces are generally coplanar, and an intermediate position spaced upwardly from the locked position, and for pivotal movement relative thereto between the intermediate position and a folded-up position wherein the rear surface of the lower portion and the opposite surface of the upper portion are substantially in abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gordon D. Kelly
  • Patent number: 5165755
    Abstract: The high-chair has a base stand constituted by two mutually foldable arms. A chair-like body is slidably supported on one of the arms and has a back which is rigidly associated with guiding elements for sliding on the related arm. A seat is hinged to the back and is in turn hinged to a foot-rest which can be folded, together with the seat, toward the back. Elements are provided for releasably locking the chair body onto the related arm and allow a continuous sliding of the chair body on the arm for movement in the direction of lifting the chair body and, in discrete and successive portions, for movement in the direction of lowering the chair body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Angelo Rho
  • Patent number: 5058948
    Abstract: A chair comprises an inclined front support member and an oppositely inclined rear support member intersecting the front support member. A seat is fixed to the rear support member and extends in a generally horizontal direction. An upper tension member near the seat and a lower tension member near the base connect the front support member to the rear support member in such a manner that controlled motion is achieved, without the need for additional tension members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: Mark A. Singer
  • Patent number: 4892327
    Abstract: The invention refers to some improvements in the foldable frames for children's pushchairs, of the type which includes the handlebar fitted slidingly over the front legs, with the folding of the pushchair being obtained with the bringing down of the handlebar. With these improvements, a very complete, light children's pushchair with a simple structure and very compact folding up is obtained. These advantages are achieved by structuring the frame on the basis of a linked triangulation formed on each side by the rear (3) and front (1) legs, and by a base frame (5), the rear leg (3) being linked by its upper end (9) on a solidly jointed flange (7) of the lower end of the brace members of the handlebar (6) and along which it slides guided by the front leg (1), the front (1) and rear (3) legs being related to each other by the base frame (5) and the front legs (1) being finished off at the top with a guiding flange (8) along which the corresponding brace member of the handlebar (6) slides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Jane, S.A.
    Inventor: Ramon J. Cabagnero
  • Patent number: 4861100
    Abstract: A folding chair, having a seat and a backrest hinged together and supported by two pairs of crossed legs pivotably associated one with another, is adjusted by way of a device making use of a pivot, associated with the top end of one leg and rotatable about its own axis, which features an oval head with a double cam profile and a pin extending issuing from the head; the pin and the head occupy first and second tracks of substantially zig-zag profile, integral with or fitted to the chair seat, and adjustment of the reclining angle of the chair is effected by moving the pivot along the tracks from end to end through a sequence of mandatory steps that coincide with a plurality of stable positions of the pivot, each corresponding to a given angle of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: O.M.S.I. s.a.s. di Baccaro Vincenzo & C.
    Inventor: Mario Baccaro
  • Patent number: 4743068
    Abstract: An article of knock-down furniture that can be easily assembled by an end-user comprises a plurality of pieces and contact joint arrangements that prevent unwanted separation of the pieces, while permitting the pieces to rotate and flex relative to each other. The contact joint arrangements also have lateral flexibility to permit the pieces to be coupled and shaped into a contour. The contact joint arrangement has a flexible tube that extends through a continuous bore through each of the pieces. A threaded fastener is threaded into each end of the tube and tightened against the end surface of the end pieces in order to place the tube in tension. The pieces are, consequently, held in longitudinal compression between the two threaded fasteners, while remaining free to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the tube. In one embodiment, a screw assembly is threaded into the tube through a hole or notch cut near one end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Inventor: Daniel Gomes
  • Patent number: 4722567
    Abstract: A fishing chair has a seat member and a rotary seat plate which is rotatably mounted on the seat member and is provided with a grip holder. When an angler sits on the rotary seat plate and inserts the grip end of a fishing rod in the grip holder, the rotary seat plate is smoothly rotated on the seat member in conjunction with the fishing rod. Particularly on a fishing boat, this chair supports the fishing rod and, when a fish is hooked, enables the angler seated stably on the rotary seat plate to change direction following the movement of the hooked fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: Takara Kohgei Inc.
    Inventor: Muneshige Hashihara
  • Patent number: 4718684
    Abstract: A foldable sled having two frame members pivotally connected to each other and swinging relative to each other from a sled operative position to a folded position. Handle means are provided on the part used for pushing and holding and a piece of fabric is attached to the handle means for providing a backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Inventor: Djordje Rabatic
  • Patent number: 4666119
    Abstract: Extendible support frameworks having the ability to contract from an extended position into a collapsed position wherein the upper mounting plate is lowered and laterally displaced with respect to the lower mounting plate. The frameworks include at least one articulated leg having a first part and a second part joined by an articulation pivot. The first part of the articulated leg is pivotally connected to the upper mounting plate. The second part of the articulated leg is pivotally connected to the lower mounting plate. At least one or more swing arms are pivotally connected to the upper mounting plate at one end and pivotally connected to the lower mounting plate at the opposite end. An interconnection element extends from the swing arms so as to slidably engage with the first part of the articulated leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Inventor: Raymond E. Dose
  • Patent number: 4652047
    Abstract: A folding chair provided with 8 rods, 4 of which stand vertically a distance apart defining the four corners of the chair and four of which are diagonally crossed and pivotly secured to each other near their midpoints. The lower end of each diagonal rod is connected to the lower portion of a vertical rod and the upper end of the diagonal rod is connected to the upper portion of the vertical rod located at the corner diagonally opposite the first vertical rod. A seat bottom comprised of flexible material and two bracing rods is supported at four corners where the upper ends of the diagonal rods meet the vertical rods. Arm and back supports of a flexible material are supported by portions of the vertical rods extending upward beyond the seat level. Each vertical rod is connected to a diagonal rod in two locations. In the first embodiment, one connection is a releasable joint and the other connection is pivoted joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Inventor: Alexander Guy Chan
  • Patent number: 4629245
    Abstract: The folding chair (1) comprises a rack (2) of two interlocking swivel frames (3, 4), which latter are connected centrally by means of joints. The two lateral frame sections (10, 11) of the outer swivel frame (3) and a lateral frame section (14) of the inner swivel frame (4) of the folding rack (2) comprise extensions (10a, 11a, 14a) projecting upwardly past the seat panel (8). At the ends of the extensions (10a, 11a) of the frame sections (10, 11) of the outer swivel frame (3), a semiring-shaped back (17), adapted to the shape of the seat panel (8), is mounted to be pivotable into a horizontal (17') and a vertical end position. The end of the extension (14a) of the lateral frame section (14) of the inner swivel frame (4) is displaceably guided over a swivel angle of 90.degree. by means of a slide element (21) in a circular-arc guide in or at the back (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventor: Valdimar Hardarson
  • Patent number: 4623163
    Abstract: A collapsible lightweight chair for handicapped individuals that is easily removable from an automobile and can be unfolded without requiring adjustment for the user. The travel chair comprises a lightweight wheeled base having a folding chair pivotally attached thereto. A pivoting front rail is located in front of the folding chair and extends upward from the base. Pivoting side rails extend from the chair to latching engagement with the front rail. The front rail can be pivoted to a vertical position and the side rails can be pivoted away from the front rail to allow the user to enter and exit the chair from either side, the front rail being linked to a brake mechanism for preventing rotation of the rear wheels and turning of the front wheels when it is vertically upright, the wheels being freed for turning and rotating when the front rail is angled back so that the side rails can be latched in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Inventor: Vinson S. Potts
  • Patent number: 4614378
    Abstract: A portable reversible chair apparatus with pivotal connections enabling the device to be converted from a "posture" chair configuration to a conventional chair configuration simply and quickly. While the device is in the "posture" chair configuration adjustments are possible that allow users of different size to select the seat angle and the seat to knee rest distance which is most comfortable for them. The knee rest is designed to flex in the verticle plane allowing the seated user to shift weight and position comfortably and safely. The critical joints of the chair pivot thus eliminating racking of joints. Rigidity is derived from triangulation rather than from the size of the joints. The device is very stable due to its large base and sits well on an uneven surface because it rests on three points rather than the traditional four.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Inventor: Ken Picou
  • Patent number: 4583778
    Abstract: A butterfly chair, capable of rapid assembly, includes(a) a framework that includes two U-shaped members, the first having a lower cross piece and two first legs that project upwardly and forwardly, and the second having a lower cross piece and two second legs that project upwardly and rearwardly,(b) pivots interconnecting the first and second legs at two locations, so that the members may swivel between collapsed and extended positions,(c) the legs restrained against collapse in said extended positions, and(d) the upper terminals of the legs being hook shaped for loose reception in pockets of a flexible sheet providing a seat and backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventor: Martin R. Liebhold
  • Patent number: 4576392
    Abstract: A ratchet-type catch assembly is disclosed for attachment as a slide connection between a scissors frame and an object supported by the frame. While one leg of the scissors frame is fixed to the object in a hinge-type, nonsliding manner and the other in sliding manner, the assembly forms part of the latter, providing a series of locking catches at successively varying angles of the scissors frame, and the discrete graduated heights of the object. The pawl and ratchet stops are oriented to permit vertical elongation of the frame by the application of upward force to the object, while preventing collapse. The catch is opened by release of the pawl, permitting complete collapse of the frame to a flattened configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventor: Robert L. Quinlan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4564212
    Abstract: This baby stroller utilizes an inexpensive, lightweight, portable, strong, foldable frame, for use in supporting a central seat portion. The frame assembly includes two pairs of transversely connected sidewall elements comprised of two overlapped cross-struts which are pivotally connected to one another, and which can be releasably secured into a stable, rigid X configuration by the use of a simple, inexpensive, one-piece latching brace. The latching brace is fixedly secured to one cross-strut at a distance from its pivotal connection to the other cross-strut, while the non-secured portion of each latching brace is designed to make a releasable, latching connection to and with the other cross-strut. When the latching brace is latched to the cross-strut to which it is not connected, each pair of cross-struts and their associated latching brace form a stable, rigid triangle. This three-piece triangular structure is easily releasable to a pivotable, foldable configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Inventors: Michael J. Orlandino, David M. Chapman
  • Patent number: 4322109
    Abstract: Contoured furniture, such as chairs and tables, made of elongated profiled slats disposed substantially parallel to each other in at least two separate groups. The profiled and contoured slats in each group are attached together in spaced relationship at least at one of their ends, and the two groups of slats are interlaced along a crossing hinge area, such as to form an X-shaped piece of furniture when viewed from a side. Tension rod members are provided for rigidly holding the two groups of interlaced contoured slats relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Inventor: Sacha Thebaud
  • Patent number: 4319779
    Abstract: A relatively straight back curves forward at the lower end at a small angle to the longitudinal axis of the back to form an integral supporting foot portion, and at the approximate center of the length of each side member of the back a pivot journal or stud projects inwardly to selectively engage in detents in the lower edge of an armrest when used as a chair. The armrest is pivoted adjacent the opposite end to the top portion of a pivotable foot which is pivoted to the supporting foot portion to form an adjustable cross therewith. The pivot journal engages the armrest lower edge adjacent the pivot connection with pivotable foot when used as a chaise lounge. A seat is pivoted at one end to the side member in proximity to the pivot journal and is supported in a chair position by a removable crossbar engaging the underside thereof and recesses in strips connected on the inside of the pivotable foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Inventor: Xaver F. Leonhart
  • Patent number: 4273379
    Abstract: The chair which can be shipped in a flattened position is easily assembled by spreading the legs of the frames and inserting a screw through a bore in the upper end of a strut into a threaded thimble at the upper end of the longer leg. The chair can be dis-assembled in reverse manner to allow collapsing into a flattened condition for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: The Telescope Folding Furniture Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Borichevsky
  • Patent number: 4241950
    Abstract: Folding chair structure having four legs, seat portion supported by lateral seat members, and back portion supported by lateral back members hinged to seat members. Forward leg members extend upwardly and rearwardly from a forward position on floor and are hinged at rear of seat portion and then extend upwardly as the lateral back members. Rear leg members extend upwardly and forwardly from a rear position on floor and are hinged at front of seat so that when viewed laterally, forward and rear leg members cross each other at an intersection. Cross links are hinged between respective forward and rear leg members on each side of the chair and below the intersection and, in combination with leg members and lateral seat members, provide a crossed four-bar mechanism below seat. Forward arm support is hinged to forward seat portion and support arm members which are also hinged to back portion, to form a four-bar mechanism approximating to a parallelogram above the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Inventor: Douglass E. Simpson
  • Patent number: 4036523
    Abstract: A child's chair comprises a pair of pivotally connected frames which are secured in an erected position by a pair of linking frames of which, at any given time, one acts as a strut and the other acts as a tie, and a seat is suspended within the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Inventor: Knud Nielsen