Abstract: For reconstituting a seat back formed of a metal frame and a back member, there is provided a cover which includes inner and outer cover members laminated together. The inner member is formed of foam or sponge and is one-sided with pockets in the upper corners thereof to be draped over the frame. The inner member is covered by a vinyl outer cover member which has recesses cut therein to faciliate closing the same around the frame.

Abstract: A seat-back frame for automotive vehicles comprising a rectangular frame of a rigid material, the frame having two upper and two lower corners, a seat belt connected to one upper corner and a tensile member obliquely extending between an upper and a diagonally lower corner of the frame to reinforce it against rhombic deformation due to external force applied in a lateral direction of the frame due to load applied to the frame, the tensile member being flexed or bowed to some extent in the rearward direction of the seat-back frame to avoid any interference with a cushioning material and cushioning springs when they are pushed backward by an occupant leaning on the seat-back and being flexible enough to straighten under tensile load.

Abstract: A support grid for upholstered seating of the "bucket" type, consisting of a series of closely space transversely extending spring cross wires defining the main cushion area of either a seat bottom or a seat back, connected at their respective ends to a pair of side spring wires, and angled upwardly and outwardly from the side wires to form the seat "wings" or bolsters, the novelty of the invention lying in the connection of the cross wires to the side wires, in which each cross wire has an S-bend formed therein in a plane normal to the main cushion area, the loop of the S-bend adjoining the main cushion area containing the associated side wire, whereby loading of the associated wing portion tends to open said loop rather than clamping it more tightly about the side wire, so that metal fatigue is reduced, and the other loop of the S-bend opening outwardly, tending to distribute the flexure strains along a longer section of the wire to further reduce metal fatigue, selection of the radius of curvature of this

Abstract: A rocker fixture for attachment to the bottom of a chair seat to provide a swivel and rocking action. The fixture comprises an upright post having its lower end received in swivel manner in the usual center socket carried by the legs of the chair. The upper end of the post is secured to a head bracket which has pivot connection with the legs of a channel, the latter being secured to a plate which is attached to the under-side of the chair seat. A bell crank lever is also pivotally connected between the legs of the channel and has one arm slidably engageable with an extension of the head bracket, and the other arm is acted upon by a spring-controlled member to urge said one arm to engagement with said bracket extension. The rocking action of the fixture works on a counter-balance principle so that weight shifting is required to tilt both to a backward position and forward from such position.

Abstract: An auxiliary heating element acts on a steam trap connected to the return outlet of a radiator. A check valve placed between the trap and the radiator prevents dissipation of the steam generated by the auxiliary heating element into the radiator. A thermostat provides automatic control over the operation of the heating element and the radiator.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest for a vehicle seat comprises a stationary guide rail, a slide rail slidable along the guide rail forwardly and backwardly of the seat among several adjusting positions, and means locking the slide rail in one of the adjusting positions, so that the headrest is adjustable back and forth to comfortably adapt to the desired postures of a seat occupant.

Abstract: A collapsible leg structure for one end of a bench, table, work surface, or the like, including a T-shaped brace rod having one end of its stem pivotally connected to the underside of the bench and its other end lockingly engaged with the depending end portion of the legs. A strut, pivotally connected with the stem of the brace rod, is slidably engaged with a track bracket secured to the undersurface of the bench to limit downward movement of the brace rod with respect to the bench. Links connecting the legs to the strut collapse the legs to a folded position under the bench when the brace rod is manually released from the legs and moved toward the underside of the bench.

Abstract: A panel fastener including a stud assembly and a receptacle assembly for receiving the stud assembly therein. Both the stud assembly and the receptacle assembly include mating locking teeth and a movable pin permitting the teeth to be locked together without rotation or applying torque to the teeth preventing rotation of the same and for disengaging the teeth also without rotating or applying torque to the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for setting elements which are pivotable relative to each other, especially for setting the pivotable upholstery support of a headrest for vehicle seats, having at least two elements which are not movable in the direction of the axis of rotation which are movable relative to each other about the axis of rotation and at least one setting member which form-fittingly locks these elements in the desired rotational position.

Abstract: A headrest for a seat of a motor vehicle and the method of making it are disclosed. The headrest is comprised of a frame attached to the seat and a net fastened to the frame.

Abstract: A padded headrest for the seat back of a motor vehicle includes a stirrup-shaped mounting body pivotally mounted on a horizontal support through vertical supports which are longitudinally adjustably connected to the mounting body and which are fastened in corresponding receiving parts at the seat back. The assembly consists of a device for securing the headrest body in each adjusted inclined position at the horizontal support and is characterized in that the stirrup-shaped mounting body of the headrest body is longitudinally movably guided in at least one helically arranged peripheral recess of a horizontal support having an at least semicircular cross-sectional profile and being attached to vertical supports in a manner preventing the horizontal support from pivoting.

Abstract: A ventilated seat cushion, especially for use on automobile seats, has a pair of cushions connected by a flexible hinge. In each cushion, a grid-like framework of upstanding support ribs includes a pad situated at the bottom of each of the rib intersections, and apertures are formed in the upper edge of each rib between rib intersections to afford fore and aft and transverse channels for the free circulation of air. A stiffening marginal band is attached to the periphery of the grid-like framework and a foraminous fabric cushion cover overlies the grid framework and marginal band. Conventional binding secures the cushion cover to the marginal band. Ventilation is provided by air movement not only in fore and aft and transverse directions through the apertured portions of the grid framework but also into and out of the cushion through the mesh-like fabric cover.

Abstract: A back rest cushion, useable with automobile seats and chairs, has a centralized vertical channel for non-contactingly receiving a user's spine. Resilient step tapered members extend upwardly to provide firm support at the upper buttocks and in the lumbar region while conforming to normal curvature of the backbone. The back of the cushion is semi-rigid and curved about a vertical axis to encourage lateral support for the rib cage while the channel precludes lateral pressure upon the spine.

Abstract: A hammock chair which is adapted to be suspended and in which a person is seated has a seat part including a back supporting part, and means are provided by which an inwardly projecting ridge is formed in the back supporting part which extends transversely of the suspended chair to provide support to the small of the back of the user.

Abstract: A rope-suspended shelving unit wherein a plurality of generally rectangular shelves each of which has a front and rear edge are provided with first holes respectively in the four corners or only in the rear two corners. A second hole is substantially in the middle between one of the rear holes and either the respective front hole or the front edge. A third hole is substantially in the middle between the second hole and the respective front hole or front edge. The holes are adapted so that a rope, chain, cable or the like can pass through them so as to maintain the shelves in layered relationship at predetermined yet adjustable intervals. An elastic stabilizer is arranged on the part of the rope or the like in contact with the rear edge of the shelf so that the rope is fixed on the back side of the shelf in the lowermost step so that no receiving metal fixture is required and the formation is simple and stable in contact with the wall.

Abstract: An improved furniture construction is provided having a framework designed to receive a series of upholstery panels which are installed merely by press fitting them into place within the framework. The framework includes a side frame having an interior portion with an exterior portion attached to a peripheral edge of said interior portion, said interior and exterior portions defining inner and outer substantially planar cavities having a groove adjacent an edge thereof. Inner and outer upholstery panels are press fit into the cavities. The outer side panel includes a tongue engaging the groove of said outer cavity. Access holes are provided in said interior portion so that said inner and outer panels may be removed.

Abstract: An interconnecting terminator bracket member and a resilient ring-shaped sleeve member are provided with a fastening means for releasably snap-locking the sleeve onto an electrical terminator for electrical cables without a need for nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and other conventional-type fastener hardware at the sleeve. The fastener means comprises two resiliently loaded spaced elements which project from an opening in the sleeve and a detent means which is formed within the bracket. The opening enables the two spaced elements to be squeezed or compressed towards one another. The detent means is uniquely configured to maintain the elements in a compressed state at the start of insertion, momentarily release the two compressed elements from compression forces exerted thereon during insertion, and completely enclose the elements when in the compressed state once insertion is complete. The fastener means is operated by inserting the elements when in the compressed state within confines of the detent means.

Abstract: A seat having a metal frame covered with decorative, exterior plastic parts mounted on the frame with plastic securing elements extending through openings in the metal frame and adhesively secured to the exterior plastic parts.

Abstract: A multi-component seat armrest that is particularly suitable for use in connection with vehicle seats. The seat armrest includes two basic interconnectible shell members. These interconnected members have portions that are sized and shaped to fit into portions of a third member called an insert member. The insert member has an aperture extending through it and an armrest panel is provided that is adapted to fit into this aperture. The armrest panel is removable for cleaning or it can be removed and interchanged with a different type or color panel. The armrest is particularly adapted for use in connection with aircraft seats where it would serve as the armrest for the end of the seat located near the aisle of the aircraft.

Abstract: A chair constructed of lightweight material such as fiberboard utilizes a one-piece, rectangular panel of foldable material to cover a seat support structure of perpendicularly disposed, interlocking support panels. The seat support structure defines a seat area that is covered by a portion of the cover panel defined by two parallel cuts therein that extend longitudinally of the panel for a predetermined distance and are spaced from each end of the cover panel. The cover panel is held in position around the seat support structure by tabs provided at each end for insertion into a transverse notch formed in the underside of the seat support structure.