Abstract: A reclining chair is provided which includes a base frame, a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base frame, a seat back operably coupled to the support linkage and a chair frame, including a seat frame, secured to the support linkage. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the longitudinal link and to the base for controlling movement of the longitudinal link from an upright position to at least one reclined position. A rotatable drive shaft is journally supported by the longitudinal link. The reclining chair further includes a leg rest assembly supported from the longitudinal link and operably coupled to the drive shaft for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in response to rotation of the drive shaft. The support linkage further operates to recline the seat assembly between an upright position and a fully reclined position.

Abstract: A chaise lounge recliner/rocker chair is provided which incorporates an arm/leg rest member and an intermediate leg support member for providing support to an occupant of the chair. The arm/leg rest member is connected to a portion of the chair frame side panels and a portion of the leg rest member while the intermediate leg support member is independently connected to a portion of the seat member and a portion of the leg rest member. When the leg rest member is in a retracted position, the arm/leg rest member and intermediate leg support member overlie portions of the upright chair. As the leg rest member is moved to an extended position, the arm/leg rest member has its degree of arcuate curvature progressively reduced and finally extends in an essentially planar configuration between the side panels and the leg rest member.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing at least a first seating section and a second seating section to form a modular seating assembly is provided. The bracket assembly includes a pair of laterally extending studs mounted to the first seating section, and a pair of brackets mounted to the second seating section including a vertical member for engaging the pair of laterally extending studs. The pair of brackets include a first bracket having a receiving portion and a retaining mechanism for releasably securing one of the laterally extending studs, and a second bracket having a receiving portion for engaging the other one of the laterally extending studs.

Abstract: A tray table assembly for a chair is disclosed which is adapted for use in a health care environment. The tray table assembly enables a seated occupant or care giver to quickly and conveniently pivot the tray table in various incremental positions throughout a generally horizontal 360.degree. circular path. The tray table assembly includes a main tray assembly pivotally coupled to a mounting arm assembly to facilitate the lateral adjustments of the tray table. Furthermore, the tray table assembly includes a locking mechanism for quickly and conveniently mounting and demounting the tray table assembly from the health care chair. Still further, the tray table assembly includes positioning means for retaining the tray table in the desired position.

Abstract: A health care reclining chair is disclosed which includes a rigid chair frame assembly. An improved deep recline swing linkage assembly is disclosed which permits the seat back of the chair to be fully reclined into a substantially flat position relative to the seat and operably suspends the seat assembly for reclining motion within the chair frame assembly. A mobile base assembly is interdisposed between the chair frame assembly and the floor to permit the reclining chair to be used for transportation of a seated occupant. Furthermore, a tilting mechanism is operably coupled between the mobile base assembly and the chair frame assembly for permitting tilting movement of the chair frame relative to the base assembly. The health care reclining chair of the present invention may further be adapted to include a leg rest assembly positionable between a retracted position and an extended position for providing further comfort.

Abstract: A wheeled reclining chair is provided which includes an improved swing link assembly for permitting the seat back assembly to recline approximately 180.degree. relative to the seat assembly to provide a substantially flat occupant-supporting surface such that the seat back provides a rearwardly extending cantilevered surface and the leg rest assembly provides a forwardly extending cantilevered surface from the chair frame assembly. The swing linkage assembly includes a pair of front slide assemblies and a pair of rear swing linkage mechanisms which suspend and operably couple the seat assembly to the chair frame for providing the desired reclining motion. A mobile base assembly having front and rear wheels which can be removed from the base assembly is also provided. The wheeled reclining chair includes a tilt linkage mechanism for tilting the chair frame relative to the mobile base assembly.

Abstract: A swivel base lockout assembly for disabling the rotational degree of freedom provided by a swivel plate operably disposed between a stationary base and a chair frame is disclosed. The swivel base lockout assembly includes a threaded fastener extending between the stationary base and a support frame of the chair frame. A spacer bushing is concentrically disposed about the threaded fastener to maintain the substantially parallel orientation of the stationary base and the support frame.

Abstract: An improved dual leg rest assembly is disclosed which is adapted for use in single and multi-person articles of furniture (i.e., chairs, sectionals, sofas, loveseats, etc.). More particularly, an improved linkage mechanism is provided for causing coordinated articulating movement of a primary leg rest panel and a secondary leg rest panel (i.e., mid-ottoman) which as disclosed, also includes a selectable height ottoman.

Abstract: A modular "bridge" section is disclosed having a seat frame assembly and a detachable seat back assembly supported therefrom. The seat frame assembly and the detachable seat back assembly are upholstered to define an aesthetically pleasing seat section which can be installed between two seat sections or, alternatively, which can be used as an armless end unit of a modular sectional arrangement. The detachable seat back assembly is further defined by an improved linkage mechanism for use with a retractable or "flip-down" sofa table comprising a pair of pivotable links, a centerboard mounted on one set of the links, and an upholstered cover which covers and aesthetically conceals the linkage mechanism and centerboard from view. Counter-balance means are provided to assist movement of the table between open and closed position.

Abstract: A modular reclining chair having an improved chair frame assembly and improved pantograph linkage is disclosed. The chair frame assembly includes a hybrid front frame member assembly having a plywood front frame board and a pair of metal front frame brackets for interconnecting a pair of side frame assemblies to define a rigid box-like chair frame. The front frame member assembly is further interconnected with the actuation mechanism to provide an integrated chair frame assembly. The improved pantograph linkage is adapted to be readily removable from a fully assembled chair for facilitating field serviceability and repair without requiring partial or complete disassembly of the reclining chair.

Abstract: A modular occasional chair and method for assembling a modular chair are disclosed. The modular chair includes a universal seat deck to which modular side frame and seat back components constructed in various styles are attached. The universal seat deck can accommodate a variety of bases including four-leg, swivel/glider, swivel, and swivel/rocker styles. The construction method involves assembling and preupholstering each modular frame component prior to final assembly. The method further involves producing a modular chair in a "cell manufacturing" environment in which the individual components are simultaneously manufactured during parallel assembly processes.