One-piece Bottom And Back Patents (Class 297/93)
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Patent number: 11179290Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a massage chair having a massage chair frame, a massage system, and a noise-reducing, enclosure device. The massage chair frame includes a first end, a second end, a seat body area portion, and a back body area portion. The massage system includes at least one air massage element, an air pump, and at least one air valve device for regulating air flow into and out of the at least one air massage element. The noise-reducing, enclosure device includes an enclosure housing and noise-reducing material positioned inside the enclosure housing. The enclosure housing encloses the air pump and the plurality of air valve devices during operation during operation such that noise generated from or made by the air pump and the plurality of air valve devices during operation is reduced, contained or eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Luraco, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Le, Thanh Le, Varad Nitin Gokhale
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Patent number: 11134782Abstract: A lounge chair includes a support structure that is designed to allow the chair to be positioned in a forward facing position, and also be flipped rearwards so that it can be usable as a chair when facing in a rearward position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Grant Stousland
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Patent number: 10933774Abstract: A reversible seat for a vehicle includes a seat structure, a support, and a pivot. The support has a slot formed therein, and the slot has an arcuate shape over a portion of the slot. The pivot is connected to the seat structure and engaged with the slot. The seat structure is configured to move from a first orientation to a second orientation by moving the pivot from a first end of the slot towards a second end of the slot and rotating the seat structure about a pivot axis of the pivot. The seat structure is also configured to move from the second orientation to the first orientation by moving the pivot from the second end of the slot towards the first end of the slot and rotating the seat structure about the pivot axis of the pivot.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: MasterCraft Boat Company, LLCInventor: Chadrick E. Curts
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Patent number: 10850641Abstract: A seat has a first seat element and a second seat element. In a first seat position of the seat, the first seat element forms a seat base of the seat and the second seat element forms at least part of a backrest of the seat. In a second seat position of the seat, the second seat element forms the seat base of the seat and the first seat element forms at least part of the backrest of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Matthias Franz, Harald Lathwesen
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Patent number: 9145656Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a configurable seat assembly for a vehicle, a vehicle having a configurable seat assembly, and a method of reconfiguring a configurable seat assembly. The configurable seat assembly can be configured between two work configurations and includes a detachable seat panel that can be moved out of the way of an operator when the operator is reconfiguring the configurable seat assembly and moving between the two work configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventor: Daniel Ortega
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Patent number: 8944458Abstract: A walker having four substantially straight elongate members each having upper and lower ends and a spacer assembly for keeping two elongate members at a parallel and spaced apart relationship with respect to each other. The other two elongate members are each mounted to a handle member defining two spaced apart U-shaped assemblies. A removable seat assembly adjustably positioned at predetermined heights so that a user can walk while seated to relieve his body from the weight stress. Optionally, a reinforcement base assembly is used to provide greater structural support for the walker. The walker can include arm rests and an adjustable frame to cooperate with users of different dimensions. The walker can also be collapsed for storage or transportation purposes using hingedly mounted elongate members and a pivoting U-shape base assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Marcio C. Ferez, Jorge Arturo Delgado
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Patent number: 8870277Abstract: An adjustable height chair has a pair of side frames and a seat frame with two seat/backrest portions secured together, with the seat frame pivotably mounted in the side frames. The chair height is changed by rotating the side frames in a direction opposite to the rotation of the seat frame, so that a seat panel which previously served as a platform to sit on becomes a backrest, and vice-versa. The chair preferably has one or more crossbars to serve the double duty of strengthening the frame of the chair, and supporting the seat panels in both sitting positions of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Frederick J. Yestadt
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Patent number: 8297694Abstract: A child seat assembly has a clamp mechanism configured to connect to a table and a child seat coupled to and supported spaced from the clamp mechanism. The child seat is reconfigurable between a toddler seat configuration and an infant seat configuration relative to the table and the clamp mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: John (Jason) C. Arnold, IV, Michael A. Dotsey
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Patent number: 8028641Abstract: A convertible bench seat/platform that is pivotally connected to the deck of a pontoon boat and is movable between an inboard position adjacent to the boat side rail for use as a bench seat and an outboard position for use as a platform for fishing, sitting, diving and swimming or for search and rescue operations.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: Paul Sly
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Patent number: 8020929Abstract: A vehicle seat (1), especially motor vehicle seat, is provided with a base (3) and a main carrier (7), which is collapsible in relation to the base (3), and can be converted from a forward position into a backward position by collapsing the main carrier (7). The vehicle seat (1) has two cushioned carriers (11, 12) with upholstery, which are displaceable in relation to the main carrier (7). The moved first cushioned carrier (11) with its upholstery serves as the seat part and the extended second cushioned carrier (12) with its upholstery serves as the backrest in the forward position. The extended first cushioned carrier (11) with its upholstery serves as the backrest and the moved-in second cushioned carrier (12) with its upholstery serves as the seat part in the backward position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Dieter Harth, Mathias Gischke
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Patent number: 7726730Abstract: A passenger seat for use in a motor vehicle includes a first and a second substantially planar region. The seat is pivotable about a horizontal axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first region is horizontal and acts as the seat, and the second region is vertical and acts as the seat back, such that the passenger is facing forward. In the second position, the first region is vertical and acts as the seat back, and the second region is horizontal and acts as the seat, such that the passenger is facing backward.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbHInventors: Classen Peter, Hofer Carsten
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Patent number: 6957853Abstract: A vehicle seating apparatus has first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspension is located at a second longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a second seat platform having a fixed pivot bracket. The seat assembly has first and second occupant support members, a pivot rod mounted to the support members, and at least one latch cam connected to the pivot rod. Each of the seat brackets cooperates with the seat assembly pivot rod and to permit rotation of the seat assembly from a first to a second orientation. In the first orientation the seat occupant faces one end of the vehicle. In the second orientation the seat suspension and the seat occupant faces the other end of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Sears Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Williams, Dale Ropp
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Publication number: 20040256894Abstract: An adjustable seat for a vehicle includes a first support and a second support connected to the first support to form a seat, a mount for attachment to the vehicle floor; and an adjustment mechanism. The seat is movable between a forward orientation wherein the second support faces forward and a rearward orientation wherein the first support faces rearward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: The Riverbank, LLCInventors: Patrick W. McManus, Martin P. McManus
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Publication number: 20040195867Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle seating apparatus having first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspension is located at a second longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a second seat platform having a fixed pivot bracket. The seat assembly has first and second occupant support members, a pivot rod mounted to the support members, and at least one latch cam connected to the pivot rod. Each of the seat brackets cooperates with the seat assembly pivot rod and to permit rotation of the seat assembly from a first to a second orientation. In the first orientation the seat occupant faces one end of the vehicle. In the second orientation the seat suspension and the seat occupant faces the other end of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey R. Williams, Dale Ropp
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Patent number: 6340168Abstract: A convertible chair and walker assembly for providing additional support for persons with limited mobility. The convertible chair and walker assembly includes a frame assembly, a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame assembly adapted for facilitating the movement of the frame assembly and a seat assembly pivotally coupled to the frame assembly which is adapted to being selectively positioned with respect to the frame assembly in multiple positions including an adult seat position, a child seat position, a walking position, and a tray position.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Inventor: Norman Woleen
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Patent number: 6082814Abstract: A reconfigurable chair for use with infants, toddlers and small children. A chair base has a pair of channel members extending forward and aft of the chair base and providing a seat reference plane for a removable seat having a back and a platform. The seat is provided with first and second laterally extending guides engagable with the channels in the chair base. Several seat position detents are provided in each channel. Additional detents are provided above the reference plane at the rear of the chair base to enable the seat to be installed at an angle when used with an infant. When used with a toddler or a small child, the seat can be arranged in either an upright or an inverted mode. An auxiliary tray can be mounted either in a conventional fashion from the front of the chair base or from either side for infant feeding.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Mary Ann Celestina-Krevh, Stan Kujawski, Nova Mihalik Buchanan
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Patent number: 5056849Abstract: A limousine construction provides a limousine body having an exterior portion with a roof, floor, and sides and six doors which include three right-hand and three left-hand side doors, each with forward pivotally attached edges. The doors include left and right doors which are positioned in pairs including a forward pair, a center pair, and rear doors. The three pairs of doors are positioned to define three seating areas for front, center, and rear seats. Each seat extending transversely fully across the vehicle interior and communicating with the respective pair of doors. The center seating includes a base which is anchored to the vehicle chassis floor between the front and rear seats and includes a generally ell-shaped composite seat/seat back assembly which is movably mounted upon the base between a forward facing and a rearward facing position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: Superior CoachesInventors: Frank W. Norris, Jr., Charles L. Travis, Ronald Benedict
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Patent number: 4561692Abstract: Adjustable height table and chair, useful as individual furniture pieces or in combination to form casual or dining furniture groupings, includes an adjustable height table having a table top and support elements therefor hingedly connected to the table top for relative pivotal movement, the support members being of generally rectangular cross-section and of considerably greater length than width such that when the table top rests on the short sides of the support members the table is of dining table height whereas when the support members are pivoted about the hinged connection such that the table top rests on the long sides of the support members the table top is of cocktail table height.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1983Date of Patent: December 31, 1985Inventors: James F. Yestadt, Frederick J. Yestadt
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Patent number: 4241893Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly particularly adapted for a mobile vehicle which permits the seat to be moved fore-and-aft, laterally side-to-side, vertically and rotationally. A latch is provided for selectively preventing and permitting rotation of the seat and other portions of the seat assembly relative to a fixed pedestal. A projection is mounted to the bottom of the seat at a predetermined aft position and predetermined lateral position. Guide means such as a rigid barrier is positioned to abut the latch release projection and slidably guide the seat toward the predetermined lateral position as the seat moves toward the predetermined aft position, thereby directing the release projection to the latch and permitting the seat to be released for rotation by pushing the seat aft from any lateral or longitudinal position.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1979Date of Patent: December 30, 1980Assignee: Sears Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Louis J. Koutsky, Alexander M. Breitmeyer
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Patent number: 4072343Abstract: A seat for a dual-purpose vehicle having a first implement at the front and a backhoe at the rear includes a base, a translational assembly mounted for fore-and-aft adjustment on the base, with a latch operable either from the front or the rear, and a rotational assembly mounted for rotation about a transverse pivot axis on the translational assembly. The rotational assembly has first and second cushioned members at an angle of about 100.degree. to one another, and rotates through an angle of about 80.degree. between a forwardly facing position and a more elevated rearwardly facing position. A spring loaded plunger on a side of the translational assembly engages either of two holes in an adjacent part of the rotational assembly to lock the latter selectively in either of said positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1976Date of Patent: February 7, 1978Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.Inventor: Gonzalo D. V. Meza
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Patent number: 3955846Abstract: A reversible seat located in a vehicle for seating passengers in a forward direction or alternatively in a rearward direction. The seat apparatus has a frame carrying a backrest cushion and a seat cushion. Two pairs of legs attach the frame to a support secured to the floor of the vehicle. A releasable lock assembly has upright support members which engage pins in the legs to hold the frame in a first seating position and in a second seating position. A release arm connected to one of the legs is operable on application of force thereto to move the members from the pins whereby the frame can be moved to its second seating position.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1975Date of Patent: May 11, 1976Assignee: Winnebago Industries, Inc.Inventor: David T. Murphy