Abstract: A corner fitting includes a sleeve body having a hollow inner space and configured to coaxially fit over a pipe member of a predetermined size. An edge of the sleeve body at a second distal end has a corner cut portion, a protruding tab, and two recesses, the protruding tab being diametrically opposed to the corner cut portion in the radial direction of the sleeve body, and the recesses being diametrically opposed to each other in the radial direction of the sleeve body. The corner cut portion is configured and shaped such that the sleeve body fits together with an identical sleeve body on the pipe member of the predetermined size with the corner cut portions of the two sleeve bodies contacting each other and with the pipe being nested between the protruding tabs of the second distal ends of the two sleeve bodies.

Abstract: A modular chair including a support portion to allow the support of a user on it and including a frame and a fabric. The fabric defines a surface suitable to support the user and a perimetral area defined by the edges of the surface. The frame defines, in use, a closed profile and is suitable to support the fabric in tension along at least part of the perimetral area, and comprises at least two parts separate and reciprocally loosely connected by two hinges arranged respectively at the ends of said parts to define a configuration of use in which the parts form the frame and a configuration of rest in which the parts are folded together. The hinges define two respective axes of rotation mutually aligned. The frame tensions the fabric only when the parts are in the configuration of use.

Abstract: An umbrella system includes a support pole connected to a rotating tube positioned around a center tube that extends between the support pole and a center support that is connected to an umbrella frame. The rotating tube has one or more helical grooves therein that are engaged by teeth of a hub which is connected to the umbrella frame. As the rotating tube is rotated, the hub is driven along the length of the rotating tube thereby opening and closing the umbrella frame. In one arrangement system includes a motor housing assembly including a plurality of batteries and a motor that includes a driven gear that meshes with a stationary gear which causes rotation of the rotating tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing and using a five-device-in-one multi-function and multi-orientation carapace system comprises the steps of: Sewing at least one first three-dimensional contour-conforming carapace dome panel and at least one second three-dimensional contour-conforming carapace dome panel together such that at least one water-directing ball-directing fruit-directing dome-bisecting transverse seam and at least one water-directing-and-ejecting ball-directing-and-ejecting fruit-directing-and-ejecting cross-cutting seam are formed; Attaching the at least one first and the at least one second three-dimensional contour-conforming carapace dome panels to the interchangeable splines, respectively; Attaching the at least one first and the at least one second outer edges of the at least one first and the least one second three-dimensional contour-conforming carapace dome panels to the spline ends of the interchangeable splines, respectively; Adjusting the angle of the carapace-supporting angled arm; and Locking

Abstract: An electrically-operated umbrella comprises a column (1), an upper tray (2), a lower tray (3), a plurality of long rods (4) and short rods (5); one end of each short rod (5) is hinged to the lower tray (3), while the other end of each short rod (5) is hinged to each long rod (4); a housing (30) is attached to a lower portion of the column (1); a rotatable rope shaft (8), a motor (10) and a transmission mechanism are placed inside the housing (30); a rope (80) is disposed on the rope shaft (8); a battery (40) and a circuit board are further disposed inside the housing (30); two control buttons (17,18) are disposed outside the housing (30). The present invention is rational and compact in structure, capable of electrically opening or folding the framework without manual operation, and low in cost.

Abstract: A blind cover includes a waterproof layer abutting the ground and a mesh cover. A blind is inserted between the waterproof layer and mesh cover, with the opening of the mesh cover disposed to align with an opening in the blind. The blind and mesh cover are joined together with connection elements such as hook and loop fabric or clips so that the mesh cover and blind can be opened as a singular unit. Environmental plant matter can be inserted between the blind and the mesh cover at any location and at any orientation to produce a more natural look and feel as compared to the current state of the art.

Abstract: A shelter system is shown and described. A hub for a shelter system is shown and described. A frame for a shelter system is shown and described. In one embodiment, the shelter system includes a frame, a cover and a hub. The frame may be collapsible. The cover is configured to fit with the frame. The hub may include a receiver slot, a receiver sleeve and an attachment projection. The result is a shelter system with reduced set up time, effort and requirements and improved strength and ease of use. The inventions may also be considered a shelter kit and/or a shelter and hub method.

Abstract: A method for building an ice structure includes making a plurality of ice logs or ice beams and attaching the ice logs together to form a support structure. The support structure may be two or more stories high and may be constructed by freezing the ice logs or ice beams together.

Abstract: A chair for reducing a load on the buttocks and the waist, and, to a chair (100) includes a seat (110) and a backrest (130) and further comprising a spacer (120) protruding upward from the rear end of the seat (110), wherein the bottom of the backrest (130) is provided on the top of the spacer (120) so as to be tiltable rearward, and the point at which the angle of the backrest (130) is adjusted with respect to the spacer (120) corresponds to a point (P) at which the lumbar of a user body sitting on the seat (110) is curved inward.

Abstract: An improved walker includes an adjustable frame with angled portions that provide an ergonomic interface and enhanced stability for a user. The front of the walker includes a wishbone front support frame. Rather than incorporating multiple front legs extending from the top of the walker to the floor, the wishbone front support frame provides clearance on either side of a center front column. This clearance allows users to position, or maneuver, the walker close to adjacent objects. The handrail portions of the walker are pitched at a downward angle running in a direction from the rear to the front of the walker. This pitch moves the operating position of the user close to the front of walker providing a safe and stable operating position.

Abstract: Wearable systems to partially support the weight of a human user engaged in task performance in a crouched position at or near ground level are presented herein. In one aspect, the wearable systems employ passive mechanisms and the configuration of the support mechanisms is changed by movements of the body of the human user while transitioning from a standing position to a crouched position, and vice-versa. In a further aspect, each passive lower body support assembly includes an auxiliary body support structure to enhance the support of the human user in a crouched position. In another further aspect, each auxiliary body support structure is deployed in coordination with the movement of the seat support structure that supports the human user. In some embodiments, one or more body support structures are constructed from an elastic material that conforms to the ground surface when loaded by the weight of the human user.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a fastener, and a side part. The fastener is arranged on the base body and comprises a fastening element and a spring element that exerts a spring force on the fastening element. The side part is releasably fastened to the fastener by utilizing the spring force and released by overcoming the spring force. The fastening element is moved counter to the spring force upon fastening of the side part to the fastener. The fastener comprises a first positive-fit element and the side part comprises a second positive-fit element. The first positive-fit element and the second positive-fit element are configured for a positive-fit connection to one another.

Abstract: A portable confinement device for confining a person upon a mattress is provided. The device includes a frame and a flexible enclosure. The frame includes a base member and at least two upright members. The upright members include support portions and bridge portions connecting the support portions. The bridge portions are connected to the support portions by lockable hinges. When the hinges are locked, the bridge portions are in an upright position. When the hinges are unlocked, the bridge portions are in a downward, lowered position. The enclosure is supported by and sits upon the frame to stabilize the device from tipping over. A mattress may be received into the interior space of the enclosure. The enclosure includes an opening for allowing a person to enter or exit the interior space of the enclosure.

Abstract: A chair support shell has an integral back portion, seat portion, and joining portion between the back portion and the seat portion. At least a major portion of the support shell comprises a compliant structure, the compliant structure having a plurality of cells interconnected by a plurality of resilient members. The compliant structure provides compliance in the seat portion, compliance in the back portion, and compliance in the joining portion. The compliant structure enables recline of the back portion relative to the seat portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable bracket for furniture, including a base and multiple support members movably connected to the base; the base includes a lower portion and an upper portion, and the multiple support members include three or more lower support members; the lower portion includes a lower receiving portion configured to receive the lower support members, a screw, and a knob; each lower support member includes a leg and a connection portion disposed proximate to the lower receiving portion; the connection portion includes a first elastic member connected to the lower receiving portion and an end portion away from the mounting surface; the end portion abuts against the upper portion when the legs are in a folded position, and the end portion is tangent to the nut and a tangent point to the nut is changeable when the legs are in an unfolded position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crutch accessory set for two crutches, which comprises: in duplicate, a single- or multi-part cover by which an arm guiding portion and a gripping portion of a crutch can be completely or partially covered, and a container arrangement to accommodate small parts. The container arrangement is composed of two individual containers which can be releasably connected to one another by means of connecting elements, wherein, if the individual containers are separated from one another, in each case one of the two individual containers can be releasably fastened by means of the connecting element to a respective one of the two covers, for which purpose corresponding connecting elements are arranged on each cover. The invention further relates to a kit for persons with impaired mobility, comprising two crutches (forearm crutches), and to a crutch accessory set according to the invention.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and a central connector. Each of the electrically conductive cables has a first end and a second end. The first end of each electrically conductive cable has an individual connector that is electrically connectable to a peripheral electrical device. Each of the electrically conductive cables is electrically connected at the second end to the central connector. The central connector is connectable to a central electrical device (e.g., a control unit). The central electrical device is configured to receive and process first control signals from an operating device. The central electrical device is further configured to generate second control signals and emit the second control signals to a drive mechanism.

Abstract: A composite trim molding assembly includes a composite outer shell having at least one pressed or molded surface feature and a core disposed within the composite outer shell for at least one of strengthening or stiffening the outer shell. The composite trim molding assembly can be configured as a door jamb. For example, the composite outer shell can include a flat jamb, and the at least one pressed or molded surface feature can include a stop. The core can include a protrusion into a cavity formed by the stop. The cavity formed by the stop may also be hollow. The composite outer shell can be molded from a slurry and/or pressed from a flat composite panel. The at least one pressed or molded surface feature can include a surface texture (e.g., a wood grain pattern). The core can include segments fastened together, particle board, and/or fiberboard.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, first and second side parts, a back part, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and first and second fasteners arranged on the base body. The back part is releasably fastenable to the first fastener and the first and second side parts are respectively releasably fastenable at two opposite sides of the base body to the second fastener, a plurality of individual connectors, and a central connector. Each electrically conductive cable connects one of the individual connectors to the central connector.

Abstract: A furnishing having a horizontally oriented base component, a base depth extension, and a vertically oriented side component is disclosed. The base depth extension having a front surface coupled to the horizontally oriented base component and a back surface that is substantially parallel to the front surface. The vertically oriented side component is coupled to the back surface of the base depth extension.