Abstract: In some embodiments of the sofa lover's sofa, a sofa or the like can have an end cushion comprising a lower stationary member approximating the height of an armrest of the sofa and a rotatable upper member that may be rotated to overlie an armrest of the sofa. Thus, a back support may be provided for sitting crosswise on the sofa. In other embodiments of the sofa lover's sofa, a sofa or the like can have a lower front panel that is rotatable to a position overlying a seat cushion so as to act as an armrest for a person sitting crosswise on the sofa.

Abstract: A foldable highchair framework includes a folded support stand, a chair, a link assembly and a positioning mechanism. The folded support stand includes a front stand and a rear stand capable of being drawn close. The chair includes a seat and a backrest pivoted to each other. The link assembly is pivoted between the folded support stand and the chair. When the positioning mechanism of this invention releases the chair, the rear stand is able to draw close to the front stand. The linking operation with the link assembly allows folding of the chair and the backrest at the same time, to form a foldable highchair framework with a compact size.

Abstract: A child seat includes a seat body having a seat portion, a backrest, and right and left side guards; and a cushion disposed on an outer side surface of the side guards. The cushion may include a gasbag filled with gas. The child seat may further include vent portion for discharging the gas in the gasbag when a gas pressure in the gasbag exceeds a predetermined pressure. When a high load is exerted on the gasbag, the gas is discharged through the vent portion, thereby absorbing a shock.

Abstract: A leg-rest assembly for use with a chair, in particular, a reclining chair is disclosed. The leg-rest assembly is comprised of a leg-rest pivotally connected to a seat, and a foot-rest portion attached in a telescopic relationship with the leg-rest portion.

Abstract: A baby-care implement comprises a hood which covers a top of a seat thereof. The hood comprises a mounting base fixed to a body of the baby-care implement, a first hood bone whose lower end is turnably connected to the mounting base, a second hood bone positioned on the inner side of the first hood bone, whose lower end is turnably connected to the mounting base, a third hood bone positioned on the inner side of the second hood bone, a first hood sheet mounted on the first hood bone and extending backward and forward, and a second hood sheet mounted on the second hood bone, overlapping the inner side of the first hood sheet and extending backward and forward. The second hood sheet comprises one end in the back-and-forth direction which is separated from the first hood sheet and the other end which is connected to the first hood sheet.

Abstract: An activating headrest comprises a headrest including a detecting link integrally connected to the headrest. The detecting link is pivotally mounted to a seat frame so as to be shifted when pressed by an occupant's back. A return spring is installed between the detecting link and the seat frame. A stopper means installed between the seat frame and the detecting link fixes the state of the headrest tilted in the forward and upward position to prevent the neck from being thrust backward.

Abstract: A high-technology armrest with integrated buttons connected to a command transmission cable for the adjustment of the seat and the seat back movements of an office chair with articulations for the synchronized movement of the seat plane and the seat back. The invention includes a mobile base of the “rocket launcher” type, from which base a column rises, which is adjustable in height, and which supports the seat plane and the reciprocally hinged seat back. A first armrest of the office chair is equipped near the front end with two side-by-side buttons. A second armrest of the office chair, designed symmetrically to the first, is equipped near the front end with a single-control button, for the function of adjusting the height of the chair.

Abstract: A mechanism for changing a position of a support surface (3) for seats and couches and a length of which changes in a longitudinal direction, includes two horizontally spaced, telescopic rods (1) having each a bent region and displaceable in two telescopic sleeves (2), and two slide connection elements carrying a deformable region (22) of the support surface (3) and surrounding respective telescopic rods (1).

Abstract: In the case of a head restraint (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a fixed first subassembly (11), a moveable second subassembly (13), and a drive (15), which is normally retained by a locking unit (21), moving the second subassembly (13) forward relative to the first subassembly (11), the locking unit (21) has a clamping magnet.

Abstract: A vehicular arm rest has a fixed axle carrying primary and secondary parts formed with meshing arrays of sawteeth angled to inhibit movement of the arm-rest body in a downward direction between a raised position and the lowered position but permit movement of the arm-rest body in the upward direction between the lowered position to the raised position. A spring braced between an abutment and the secondary part urging the secondary-part teeth into mesh with the primary-part teeth. Cam formations push the secondary part away from the primary part on pivoting of the primary part in the downward direction from the raised position of the arm-rest body toward the lowered position for decoupling the primary-part teeth from the secondary-part teeth and couple the primary-part teeth with the secondary-part teeth and prevent further movement in the downward direction on reaching the lowered position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs that originate from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the present invention provide for depth adjustability, height adjustability and angle adjustability of a wheelchair back. The present invention also provides the convenience of a quick-release wheelchair back so that the wheelchair occupant can easily remove the back of the wheelchair from the canes so that the wheelchair can be collapsed and stored. The present mounting system also provides for an effective two point mounting system that is reliable yet simple to use.

Abstract: In a vehicle occupant restraint system for restraining a lower part of a vehicle occupant, an arrangement for moving a restraining member from a retracted position to a deployed position upon detection and/or prediction of a vehicle crash by a crash sensor is adapted in such a manner that the restraining member cannot be made to move from the deployed position to the retracted position by an external force applied to the restraining member but can be made to move from the retracted position to the deployed position and from the deployed position back to the retracted position by a force transmitted from a power actuator to the restraining member via a power transmitting member. Thus, while the restraining member is capable of withstanding the load of restraining the vehicle occupant, even when the restraining member is deployed, it can be brought back to the retracted position so that the restraining system can be used repeatedly.

Abstract: A combination step stool and mechanic's seat in the form of a molded plastic, generally parallelepiped configuration includes a seat on one side supported on casters on the opposite side with a step stool surface adjacent the backside of the seat and spaced from a front side surface of the seat which includes a recess tray for tools and other items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical or dental treatment chair (1) having a seat part (2), a back part (4), a carrier part (16) arranged on the back part (4), an intermediate lever (23) which with its one end is pivotably connected with the carrier part (16), a head support lever (24) which with its one end is pivotably connected to the other end of the intermediate lever (23) and carries a head support pad (21), and an intermediate lever adjustment motor (M3) which is effective between the carrier parts (16) and the intermediate lever (23). For the support function there is provided a head support lever adjustment motor (M4) which is effective between the intermediate lever (23) and the head support lever (27).

Abstract: A self interlocking block system wherein blocks with one or more apertures are interconnected by inserting a hollow peg through the aligned apertures of two vertically adjacent blocks such that a portion of the hollow peg extends into the aperture of the top block and a portion of the hollow peg extends into the aperture of the bottom block, resulting in a vertical shaft extending from the top row of blocks through the bottom row of blocks to the base surface. The vertical shafts may be filled with one or more vertical support bars and/or filler material to provide additional support.

Abstract: A chair with backward and forward passive tilt capabilities including a seat assembly, a back assembly, a frame assembly, a wheeled base, a pedestal and a tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism includes first, second and third links, first, second, third and fourth pivot pins, brackets and a resilient deformable block. The first link connects the back assembly with the frame assembly by way of the first pivot pin and the seat assembly by way of the second pivot pin. The second link connects to the frame assembly with the third pivot pin and to the third link with the fourth pivot pin. When a chair occupant shifts his/her weight rearwardly to tilt the back assembly, the seat assembly lifts and the block is deformed and stressed. When the chair occupant leans forwardly, the seat assembly lowers and the back assembly tilts forwardly. Again, the block deforms. Once the occupant sits upright or leaves the chair, the deformed block induces a return force to place the chair in a neutral upright position.

Abstract: A drain support plate for mounting and securing a drain assembly to a deck in a building structure.

Abstract: A seat cushion for a vehicle seat unit comprising a cushioning pad upholstered with a seat covering and a flexible but inelastic planar film with an electrically conductive element buried therein that is disposed between the cushioning pad and the seat covering. The cushioning pad has tuck-in grooves in which the seat covering is locally retained. The planar film is thickened at locations where the planar film transverses the tuck-in grooves for reinforcement.

Abstract: A seat support platform is pivotally supported on a base member. A rotatable locking element is provided on the platform to selectively lock frame members of a saddle thereonto. The base is adapted to be mounted to a support frame/chassis such as that of a stationary bicycle or the like. A resilient biasing arrangement enables the saddle to move from side to side relative to the base member to enable a user to sway from side to side in a more natural manner when riding on the saddle.

Abstract: A drawing device includes an outside case with a front opening, an inside case sliding to switch between a pulled-out position and a stored position, and a holder main member sliding to switch between a use position and a non-use position. The inside case includes a first locking member engaging the holder main member when the inside case is at the stored position. Through this engagement, it is possible to prevent the holder main member from sliding alone and allow the inside case and the holder main member to slide to the pulled-out position. When the inside case reaches the pulled-out position, the first locking member automatically releases the engagement to allow the holder main member to slide to the use position.