Chair- Or Seat-carried Indicia Patents (Class 40/320)
  • Patent number: 11051625
    Abstract: Apparatus includes a liner with a liner image. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over a holder surface of a holder assembly. This is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image in such a way that the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly. A cover assembly is configured to selectively cover the liner image of the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal the liner image formed on the liner once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over the holder assembly, and (B) the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers the liner image formed on the liner. The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured to protect, in use, the liner once the cover assembly, in use, is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Marketology Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Virginio Sartor
  • Patent number: 10791838
    Abstract: A portable seating apparatus and method for easy assembly/disassembly of the same is described. The apparatus is designed for easy display of theme based design components which may be easily changed with minimal effort and complication. The assembly includes standing and swing type embodiments. The apparatus comprises seat, side support, and back rest components. The seat component generally comprises one or more substantially horizontal seat members and a front facing frontboard member to be removably attached with the front of the seat component. Right and left side support components include integral seat support, arm rest and back rest support portions. The backrest component includes at least one backboard member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: John Pacific, James William Condry
  • Patent number: 10083638
    Abstract: An edge side display device for a chair includes a retention channel of a dovetail shape in cross section; and a plastic strip for embedding within the retention channel. The chair includes a chair body having a peripheral edge side formed with the retention channel. After being embedded, the plastic strip has an upper side surface exposed from the retention channel and having a pattern such that the pattern is visible from the exterior of the retention channel. The pattern consists of word information, like a seat or a row number that is visible under a natural lighting environment to facilitate finding a designated chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: SPEC SEATS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Mei Chuen Lin
  • Patent number: 9643727
    Abstract: A sanitary airplane seat back barrier system with contiguous material forming a tray table cover, and contiguous material to form a seatback pocket protector and seatback cover. The components are packaged in a folded state to allow positioning as a sleeve on an airline tray table, providing complete coverage of the table with subsequent unfolding of contiguous material to reveal a seatback pocket protector and seatback cover. This creates a contiguous sanitary barrier for an airline tray table and the surrounding surfaces known to commonly have microorganism contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Eric Dall'Era, Tara Thompson
  • Patent number: 9202391
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions is directed to a three-dimensional (3D) greeting card. The greeting card is shaped like a chair which folds and unfolds and which plays audio upon interaction with the greeting card by a user. It also contains a miniature greeting card attached to the seat portion of the chair to provide a user with space for writing a message or adding his/her signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Nelson
  • Patent number: 9032651
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Branded Seats, LLC.
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20150090778
    Abstract: A removable personalized seat marker assembly that is temporarily installed on the user's seat at an event to personalize the user's seat. The user may easily remove the seat marker assembly and keep it as memorabilia of the event. The removable seat marker assembly comprises a personalized marker that enhances the experience of attending an event by allowing the user to customize their seat at the event by choosing from a variety of templates, personal user information, or event information, such as user's name, and/or the event name, date, and/or place. The seat marker assembly comprises a body having a front panel and a rear panel forming at least one enclosed compartment therein. The body comprises one or more attachment portions for installing the seat marker assembly to a seat. The front panel of the body comprises a clear window for displaying a personalized marker printed with information about the user and the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen M. Trongone
  • Patent number: 8955242
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Branded Seats, LLC
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Patent number: 8782933
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying printed media includes a base member, clamps for securing the base member to a restraint bar of a ski-lift chair, and a top panel coupled with the base member such that the printed media is viewable from the ski-lift chair through the panel. A method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating advertising displays with ski-lift chairs of the ski area. Each of the advertising displays has one or more places to secure printed media. The method also includes inserting printed media within each of the advertising displays. Another method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating printed media within viewable regions of at least one media display system, and integrating the media display system with a ski-lift chair of the ski area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ripple Resort Media, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Jay
  • Patent number: 8752316
    Abstract: An apparatus for identifying a particular baby stroller in a crowd of parked strollers. The apparatus has at least one distinctive ornament for providing immediate recognition coupled to a band for attaching to a handle of a particular stroller in a visible position. The ornament has shiny trim for reflecting light, improving visibility. The ornament selectively couples to the band, allowing a first ornament to be exchanged with another ornament to selectively coordinate with a user's clothing. A plurality of apparatuses can be attached to the stroller to further ease immediate recognition of the particular stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Jessica Dipaolo
  • Patent number: 8540309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for attaching to the back of a seat. The apparatus comprises a plate with a flat recess and an insert which is removably mountable in the flat recess of the plate and is configured to receive an information medium which is viewable when the insert is mounted in the flat recess of the plate. For releasably fixing of the insert on mounting of the same in the flat recess, the insert has the following: at least one tongue on a first border area of the insert for engagement in at least one correspondingly shaped groove in the plate, and at least one releasable fixing that is present in or on at least one second border area of the insert and that is operable by twisting and/or sliding at least one component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch
  • Publication number: 20130206032
    Abstract: A display system is easily attached to the safety bar of a chair on a chair lift system at the beginning of a season. The display system includes brackets formed of rails holding clamp portions that may be fastened together to clamp the display system to a chair, such as to the safety bar across the lap of a rider. At the end of a season, the display system may be removed from each chair, the clamp portions removed, and the display systems stacked. In one simplified system, adjacent displays may be stacked back to back, and such adjacent pairs may be stacked with the displays in adjacent pairs positioned face-to-face. Thus, metal brackets on the backs need not scratch up the reading faces or surfaces. Meanwhile, the displays may be stored in minimal space, with great stability, while minimizing wear and damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Christian R. Ahrens
  • Publication number: 20130009434
    Abstract: Various embodiments of versatile, reversible, washable and decorative seat liner are described. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Stella Rubinshteyn
  • Patent number: 8296976
    Abstract: A method of using color or color schemes to simplify the communication to consumers of complex information regarding the combinations and interactions of technically oriented performance attributes that describe the degree of comfort as found in mattresses, mattress foundations, upholstered furniture articles and other articles filled with cushioning materials. Additionally the selected method of using color as a communication tool may be of further benefit in the interaction with consumers by developing strong emotional ties to the consumers purchase decision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Kickball Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Harrison Murphy, Juraj Michal Daniel Slavik, II
  • Publication number: 20120175926
    Abstract: A furniture covering system comprising a coverings assembly including: at least two arm sleeves that cover arms of a furniture item; a headrest cover that covers a headrest of the furniture item; a footrest cover that covers a footrest of the furniture item; a padded seat cover having a zipper that covers a seat of the furniture item; and a fastening system. The fastening system comprises a set of elastic straps and hook and loop fasteners to attach the coverings assembly to the furniture item. The coverings assembly comprises markings having indicia to provide a visual indication of who is permitted to sit in the furniture item. Further, the indicia is inter-changeable as desired by the occupant. The coverings assembly is stain-resistant and provides comfort for the occupant of the furniture item thereby preventing undue wear of the furniture item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin McKinney
  • Publication number: 20120131740
    Abstract: A device for resurfacing seats including a reusable seat cover adapted to be utilized multiple times and adapted to be sanitary. A device for resurfacing toilet seats including a seat cover and means for attaching the seat cover to the seat. A method for resurfacing seats including attaching a seat cover to a seat, where the seat cover can be utilized multiple times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Rone
  • Publication number: 20120110880
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying printed media includes a base member, clamps for securing the base member to a restraint bar of a ski-lift chair, and a top panel coupled with the base member such that the printed media is viewable from the ski-lift chair through the panel. A method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating advertising displays with ski-lift chairs of the ski area. Each of the advertising displays has one or more places to secure printed media. The method also includes inserting printed media within each of the advertising displays. Another method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating printed media within viewable regions of at least one media display system, and integrating the media display system with a ski-lift chair of the ski area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Jay
  • Patent number: 8096067
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying printed media includes a base member, clamps for securing the base member to a restraint bar of a ski-lift chair, and a top panel coupled with the base member such that the printed media is viewable from the ski-lift chair through the panel. A method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating advertising displays with ski-lift chairs of the ski area. Each of the advertising displays has one or more places to secure printed media. The method also includes inserting printed media within each of the advertising displays. Another method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating printed media within viewable regions of at least one media display system, and integrating the media display system with a ski-lift chair of the ski area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ripple Resort Media Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Jay
  • Publication number: 20120005928
    Abstract: A seat cover for a seat having a back rest and a bottom rest such as a standard seat at a sporting stadium, the seat cover being adapted to slip over the seat to protect a spectator when sitting on a wet or dirty seat and or to display a particular logo. The cover includes a body of sheet material having a front panel adapted to cover the front of the seat and a rear panel adapted to cover the rear of the seat, the front panel and the rear panel being joined so as to form a mouth which is adapted to slip over the back rest of the seat and around the bottom rest of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Glen ELLA
  • Publication number: 20120007397
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Ward Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Patent number: 8091959
    Abstract: A display system for a vehicle seat comprises a receiving surface including a recess. A cover plate is adapted to cover and/or fit into the recess. The recess has a support surface and a slot for receiving a tab located on the cover plate. An information carrier can be located between the cover plate and the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch, Andersen Yuk-Fai Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120000102
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20110277658
    Abstract: A display system is easily attached to the safety bar of a chair on a chair lift system at the beginning of a season. The display system includes brackets formed of rails holding clamp portions that may be fastened together to clamp the display system to a chair, such as to the safety bar across the lap of a rider. At the end of a season, the display system may be removed from each chair, the clamp portions removed, and the display systems stacked. In one simplified system, adjacent displays may be stacked back to back, and such adjacent pairs may be stacked with the displays in adjacent pairs positioned face-to-face. Thus, metal brackets on the backs need not scratch up the reading faces or surfaces. Meanwhile, the displays may be stored in minimal space, with great stability, while minimizing wear and damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Christian Ahrens
  • Patent number: 8033599
    Abstract: The invention of this application relates to an infant carrier with carry handle wherein the carry handle is adapted to facilitate easier, more comfortable carrying in the crook of one's elbow and wherein the carry handle is adapted to removably display a printed image or other indicia, such as safety or identification indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meeker R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson, Michael G. Gross
  • Publication number: 20110204756
    Abstract: A foldable, portable bar that is lightweight and easily transported and erected on location is provided. The invention can be folded to a compact size for easy storage in a wheeled, hard or soft shell case which takes up a minimum of storage space. Though compact when in storage, the present invention portable bar when assembled features a spacious counter for the preparation of food and drinks, as well as storage shelves, a tub for holding drinks and ice, a fixture for supporting an umbrella, and interchangeable fabric wraps or panels upon which may be printed “team colors” or other indicia. The present invention portable bar meets the needs of participants at “tailgating” events which typically take place in the parking lots of sports stadiums, as well as those of the operators of hotels and convention centers who also require a light-weight portable bar that can easily be moved and assembled on location and takes up little space when stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
  • Publication number: 20110198902
    Abstract: A collapsible massage stool, durable and sturdy in use is disclosed which that may be efficiently stored during non-use periods in a folded position. The device may be fitted with a removable cover sporting indicia. A kit and method of use are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Phillip Renbarger, Renee Renbarger
  • Patent number: 7908777
    Abstract: A detachable alert device, and method of use to remember a child left in a child safety seat, has an anchor element adapted to semi-permanently attach to the child safety seat. A reminder bracelet is adapted to removably attach to the anchor element and has a user engaging element adapted to removably attach the reminder bracelet to a user in a visible position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Victoria E. Beardsley
  • Patent number: 7905040
    Abstract: A sign attached to the back of a poker or blackjack dealer's chair to provide ease of visibility for a casino's floor staff and players waiting to enter a gaming area as to the availability of a vacant seat and as to the betting limits associated with the table, with the sign being operated by a pull-cord arrangement at the dealer's chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Alan M. Alterman
  • Patent number: 7905039
    Abstract: A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Frank E. Karovic
  • Patent number: 7901754
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and related device for an easy and simple hooking of graphic representations, for example paintings and prints. The representations are made on a support of thin and soft material, for example cloth or leather goods, which can be applied, in an interchangeable way, on any kind of clothes, fittings for clothes, furnishings and interior decorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Francesco Nicastri
  • Patent number: 7895778
    Abstract: One media display system for a ski-lift chair includes a base and panels. Each panel forms a window for viewing printed media; the panels cooperate with each other and with the base member such that securing one of the panels to the base secures the other panels to the base. Another media display system has a base that forms a flange along one of its front and rear edges. A top panel has a groove to engage the flange, and forms one or more windows for viewing printed media. A connector fastens the top panel along the opposite edge of the base from the flange. Another media display system includes a base. A top panel that forms one or more windows for viewing printed media is hingedly attached to the base. Either the top panel or the base has a locking mechanism configured to engage the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Matthew Jay
  • Publication number: 20100218405
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advertisement display device that can be affixed to a seat back, tray table or other structure, that is generally viewable by one or more individuals that are seated, standing or otherwise positioned behind such structure that is protected from being opened, defaced, damaged or removed in an unauthorized manner and/or by an unauthorized individual, and that permits a relatively convenient replacement of advertisements therein. The advertisement display device is useful for advertising products, goods, services, messages, businesses, public service announcements and/or the like to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: THE ADASON GROUP ,LLC
    Inventors: Kirk Robert Adams, Allison Thomas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100174590
    Abstract: The advertising device has a frame having a recessed front surface surrounded by a protrusive edge. A plurality of slots is formed along the protrusive edge proximate the recessed front surface. At least one insert is provided. The insert has a plurality of tabs capable of being inserted into the plurality of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Alden Crowley
  • Patent number: 7681346
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Patent number: 7681345
    Abstract: A system optionally attaches non-reversible, interchangeable fabric, leather, vinyl or other natural or synthetic covering material logo (or advertisement, signage or art) panels to one or more items, such as articles of furniture or personal gear including clothing, sports equipment, and memorabilia frames. The items may include upholstered or non-upholstered sports stadium chairs or other soft-covered items such as leather jackets or golf bags without detracting from their appearance, even if the panel is removed. The panels can also be applied to vehicle seats, public furniture, office furniture, water coolers, or other domestic furniture. The attachment is inconspicuous and hidden from view. Such a logo panel can also cover an area emblazoned with a permanent different logo. These panels can be embroidered sports memorabilia with spaces for actual team member signatures or performer autographs, or they can be corporate logos or promotional advertising panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Suprina
  • Patent number: 7621593
    Abstract: A meal tray for a passenger seat includes a removable insert. The insert carries a sheet of graphics or advertisements in a protected, viewable position when the meal tray is stowed. Tamper-resistant latches secure the insert to the meal tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Ian Dickinson
  • Patent number: 7600335
    Abstract: A system optionally attaches non-reversible, interchangeable fabric, leather, vinyl or other natural or synthetic covering material logo (or advertisement, signage or art) panels to one or more items, such as articles of furniture or personal gear including clothing, sports equipment, and memorabilia frames. The items may include upholstered or non-upholstered sports stadium chairs or other soft-covered items such as leather jackets or golf bags without detracting from their appearance, even if the panel is removed. The panels can also be applied to vehicle seats, public furniture, office furniture, water coolers, or other domestic furniture. The attachment is inconspicuous and hidden from view. Such a logo panel can also cover an area emblazoned with a permanent different logo. These panels can be embroidered sports memorabilia with spaces for actual team member signatures or performer autographs, or they can be corporate logos or promotional advertising panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Suprina
  • Publication number: 20090167041
    Abstract: A tray/cushion assembly (10) holds a drink container (13) positioned in a cup holder recess (14). Handles (16) and (17) facilitate the carrying of the cushion (10) as a tray. The tray may be an inflatable tray rolled up and housed in transport container when deflated. The container may be two parts coupled together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: The Beer Bum Corporation PTY Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas Michael James, Luke Creswick Jenkinson
  • Patent number: 7506928
    Abstract: A disposable chair cover having an open end and a sealed end. The open end is adapted to receive at least a portion of a chair to cover and protect the chair. The chair cover comprises a decorative member, such as a bow, that can be combined with a portion of a chair. In one embodiment, a plurality of chair covers are packaged so that the plurality of chair covers are combined together on a roll and separated by first perforations. The first perforations can be easily separated by cutting or tearing as the roll is unwound. In addition to the first perforations, the roll of chair covers comprises a plurality of second perforations that separate each chair cover from its respective decorative member so that the chair covers and decorative members are packaged together on the same roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Marylegs Corp.
    Inventors: Rhonda Meek, Mary Finch
  • Publication number: 20080209776
    Abstract: A system optionally attaches non-reversible, interchangeable fabric, leather, vinyl or other natural or synthetic covering material logo (or advertisement, signage or art) panels to one or more items, such as articles of furniture or personal gear including clothing, sports equipment, and memorabilia frames. The items may include upholstered or non-upholstered sports stadium chairs or other soft-covered items such as leather jackets or golf bags without detracting from their appearance, even if the panel is removed. The panels can also be applied to vehicle seats, public furniture, office furniture, water coolers, or other domestic furniture. The attachment is inconspicuous and hidden from view. Such a logo panel can also cover an area emblazoned with a permanent different logo. These panels can be embroidered sports memorabilia with spaces for actual team member signatures or performer autographs, or they can be corporate logos or promotional advertising panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Suprina
  • Patent number: 7350324
    Abstract: A sign holding device for a folding chair that allows the user to display customized messages on a back rest of the chair. The sign holder is attached to the back rest in various manners so as to permit messages to be displayed when the chair is unfolded. The sign holders are configured such that when the chair is folded, the chair can be carried and stacked without paying to remove the sign holders from the back rest. One embodiment of the folding chair also includes an integral carrying handle that permits the folded chair to be carried by one hand. The integral carrying handle further comprises an opening that permits the carrying hand to grasp the handle better, and also permit the chair to be unfolded without removing the hand from the handle, such that the unfolding action does not pinch the carrying hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 7188909
    Abstract: A plurality of levers each having one end adapted for attachment below a chair seat for controlling separate movements of a chair, each said lever having another end presenting a substantially planar surface terminating at a periphery, said periphery defining a geometric shape different from one another so as to tactually distinguish said levers and the associated movements of said chair controlled by said levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Terry Cassaday
  • Patent number: 7174665
    Abstract: A display system for displaying media on a ski-lift chair is provided. A main body portion is disclosed, having clamps to hold it to the restraint of the ski-lift chair. A plurality of frames are provided along a top surface of the body portion for holding printable media sheets, such as maps and advertisements, in place. Printable sheets are disclosed as transparent plastic with reverse printed imagery thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Matthew Jay
  • Patent number: 7131225
    Abstract: A sign holding device for a folding chair that allows the user to display customized messages on a back rest of the chair. The sign holder is attached to the back rest in various manners so as to permit messages to be displayed when the chair is unfolded. The sign holders are configured such that when the chair is folded, the chair can be carried and stacked without having to remove the sign holders from the back rest. One embodiment of the folding chair also includes an integral carrying handle that permits the folded chair to be carried by one hand. The integral carrying handle further comprises an opening that permits the carrying hand to grasp the handle better, and also permit the chair to be unfolded without removing the hand from the handle, such that the unfolding action does not pinch the carrying hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 7121621
    Abstract: A flexible panel having an window aperture with a clear covering and a cooperating pocket behind the window for holding an information containing placard. One embodiment utilizes a magnetic frame for attachment to a surface. Another embodiment uses an angled bracket attached to a stadium seat to tilt the placard toward the viewer in the seat behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Scot A Starheim, Bruce Douglas Ross
  • Patent number: 7104599
    Abstract: A folding table for the rear of a backrest, the table having a surface with a depression therein in which a carrier for visible material, like an advertisement, is disposed. The carrier is received in an undercut in the depression. Alternatively, a frame around the edge of the carrier has projections received in grooves in the table for holding the frame and thereby the carrier to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignees: E.I.S. Aircraft GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Hans-Jörg Brandt
  • Patent number: 7008022
    Abstract: A control lever having one end adapted for attachment to a resting device for controlling movement thereof, and another end having a tactile contour for identifying said control lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Ergo-Industrial Seating Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Terrence Joesph Cassaday
  • Patent number: 6986220
    Abstract: An information display device adapted to be mounted on the safety bar of a ski-lift chair. The device has a tubular base which is rigidly attached to the safety bar. A tubular carrier is rotatabley secured to the tubular base. This tubular carrier provides a cylindrical support surface for information to be displayed. A tubular cover is mounted about the carrier and fixed to the tubular base to protect the tubular carrier and the information attached to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: SpinVision
    Inventor: Nicholas R. M. Kaulbach
  • Patent number: 6923502
    Abstract: An office chair has multiple moving parts and controls for the different moving parts of the chair. The chair includes a control directory which is in a more visibly accessible position than the controls to a person sitting in the chair. The chair further includes control switches which when activated provide a guide to distinguish which particular set of instructions on the directory pertains to each of the controls. The control switches are activated without producing operation of the actual controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Terry Cassaday
  • Patent number: 6763625
    Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham