Patents Examined by Sarah B. McPartlin
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Patent number: 11376994Abstract: Provided is a vehicle seat having a pitching function, which not only has an assist function for bringing a main frame to a seated position or a forward tilted position, but also prevents the increase in the width and the increase in the weight of the seat. The vehicle seat includes: a base frame; a main frame disposed on the base frame and having a back frame and a cushion frame; and a link mechanism that allows the main frame to swing to the seated position and the forward tilted position with respect to the base frame. A third rotating shaft of the link mechanism is provided with a torsion spring that urges the main frame to swing from the forward tilted position to the seated position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: TACHI-S CO., LTD.Inventors: Masakazu Takeda, Keita Myochin, Naoki Toda
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Patent number: 11377000Abstract: A support mechanism for a vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame moveable between a sitting position and a standing position and a support bracket coupled to a vehicle floor. A linkage assembly extends between the support bracket and the seat frame. The linkage assembly is positionable between a collapsed position if the seat frame is in the sitting position and an extended position if the seat frame is in the standing position and includes a first end rotatably coupled to the support bracket and a second end slidably coupled to the seat frame. A pawl assembly is engageable with the linkage assembly and positionable in an unlocked position if the linkage assembly is in the collapsed position and a locked position if the linkage assembly is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Macit Aktas, Joseph Michael Kish, Spencer Robert Hoernke, Jason Matthew Koberstein, Anna Hendrickson, David Frederick Lyons
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Patent number: 11376996Abstract: An internal gear includes a thin annular portion and a thick annular portion whose outside diameters are the same and whose inside diameters are different are continuously provided integrally in an axial direction, and an outer peripheral surface of the thin annular portion and the thick annular portion is formed in a substantially L shape in a flush cross section. Therefore, a conventionally substantially convex section formed with the memory internal teeth does not become the weak point in terms of strength. An axial outer end surface of the thick annular portion of the internal gear is formed to be substantially flat, and the coupling cover member is fixed to the thick annular portion to be coupled to a frame of a seat cushion or a seat back.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: DELTA KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Etsunori Fujita, Kiyonori Umezaki, Jun Fukuda
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Patent number: 11375815Abstract: Method and apparatus for a shampoo chair which reclines and is foldable having an adjustable water catch at the upper end of its back portion for use with a sink while shampooing or dying the hair of a user. The device has a seat portion upon which the user can sit comfortably wherein the back portion is hingedly attached to the seat portion. Legs are provided and attached to the seat portion and are also foldable, along with left and right arm rests so that the user can sit comfortably in the chair portion of the device. The upper end of the back portion is also provided with a U-shaped cutout for receiving the neck of the user wherein the water catch has a mating U-shaped cutout so that when the user reclines in the chair portion of the device the neck of the user is comfortable and the water catch has an upstanding flange on the upper edge of the U-shaped portion which catches all the water and directs it into the sink.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Candance L. Barnes
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Patent number: 11363886Abstract: A mechanism for actuating a motion furniture is disclosed. The mechanism includes a chassis assembly, a linkage assembly operatively connected to the chassis assembly via a front pivot link and a rear pivot link and further including an ottoman drive link, and a linear actuator having a base and a driving end, the base being connected to the chassis and the driving end being operatively connected to the linkage assembly via the ottoman drive link, wherein the linear actuator is configured to extend to deploy the linkage assembly to an open position by pushing the ottoman drive link forward and to contract to retract the linkable assembly to a closed position by pulling the motor drive tube backward.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: VIP LUXURY SEATING LLCInventor: Terry Dale Johnson
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Patent number: 11363887Abstract: A bleacher seat having a cloth cover, tube insertion sleeves and a bleacher seat support assembly. The bleacher seat support assembly has two foot pad tube assemblies, two back tubes, four tube plugs, four seat tubes, a middle cross tube, two connectors, and two elastic ropes. Each connector is of a four-way connecting port structure. Horizontal connecting ports of the two connectors are respectively connected to two ends of the middle cross tube, front connecting ports of the two connectors are respectively connected to the foot pad tube assemblies, two upper connecting ports which are internally communicated with each other are formed in the upper end of each connector, each upper connecting port is connected to the lower end of one seat tube, and the upper end of each rear seat tube is connected to one back tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Benlong Sun
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Patent number: 11363891Abstract: A chair add-on, leg support, leg support system, method for retrofitting a chair is described herein. The leg support system is preferably, but not necessarily, easy to use, store, reposition, and/or operate by users of all ages. The leg support system preferably may be constructed directly with a chair. Alternatively, the leg support system may, but does not necessarily, include a remote selectable control.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Denise Johnson
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Patent number: 11363856Abstract: A device kit including a strap implement operable for strapping, wrapping, or organizing capabilities for multi-purpose needs. A plurality of strap hole portions is disposed along a length of the strap implement. A cutting section is disposed between a predetermined length of the strap implement, in which the cutting section comprises a longer distance between two strap hole portions where the two strap hole portions are spread out further, wherein the cutting section is configured to allow a strap implement to be cut into smaller pieces. An anchoring implement is configured for linking two or more strap implements through at least one of the plurality of strap holes, in which the anchoring implement comprises attachment points configured as hooks.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Kent Gaddy
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Patent number: 11344136Abstract: The present invention discloses a child carrier including a supporting frame, a sliding base, and a seat. The sliding base is disposed on the supporting frame and slidable in a longitudinal direction of the supporting frame for driving the supporting frame to be folded up when the sliding base slides upward along the supporting frame. The seat is foldably assembled with the sliding base. As such, the present invention improves the operational convenience of the child carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Jian-Qun Li
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Patent number: 11344128Abstract: A height adjustment assembly for use in furniture such as a chair armrest is revealed. The height adjustment assembly includes a fixing base, an outer sleeve, and a rod. A snap block is released from one of one of the slots of the fixing base to be in a released state when a drive portion of the rid is driven for synchronously driving the snap block of the rod to move for adjustment. Now the fixing base remains still and the outer sleeve can be moved and adjusted vertically relative to the fixing base. The vertical movement of the outer sleeve includes a highest point and a lowest point. The fixing base or a fixed position of the fixing base is located between the highest point and the lowest point. Thereby the fixing base is covered with the outer sleeve to improve beauty and quality of the furniture.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: ATEC INTERNATIONAL TEAM CO., LTD.Inventors: Te-Chun Chen, Fu-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 11338713Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle seat cover designated for a detachable attachment to a headrest of a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat cover comprises a pliable first layer with a first recess and a pliable second layer with a first recess, the recesses being configured for accommodating the headrest rod. The recesses each have an edge opening. In the state of the vehicle seat cover attached to the headrest rod one edge opening is partially or completely covered by an edge which limits the other recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Sascha Heiden, Frank Urban
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Patent number: 11337524Abstract: A recliner for variable adjustment between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic seating position includes right-hand and left-hand side parts, which are each made up of an outer side part and an inner side part. The recliner also comprises a backrest element and a seat-surface element, which are connected to one another for rotation via a first bearing rod, as well as a foot-part element, which is connected to the seat-surface element for rotation via a second bearing rod. The foot-part element is mounted between the right-hand and left-hand side parts via a third bearing rod. The first, second and third bearing rods are each mounted for translatory movement in a corresponding guide in the right-hand and left-hand side parts such that the backrest element, the seat-surface element and the foot-part element can be adjusted in a variable manner between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic seating position.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventor: Gerhard Weidhas
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Patent number: 11337527Abstract: A chair armrest which includes an armrest body, a first component, a second component, and a mounting seat is revealed. The armrest body consists of an armrest cover, an armrest base and a rectangular space formed therein. The first component is mounted in the rectangular space of the armrest body and arranged at a first sliding slot of the armrest base while the second component is mounted in the rectangular space of the armrest body and disposed on the first component. The mounting seat is for loading the armrest body. The armrest body can be moved relative to the first component, the second component, the mounting seat and the protruding axis in the lengthwise direction by the first sliding slot for position adjustment. Thereby the chair armrest can be rotated or moved in the lengthwise/widthwise direction for adjustment under the condition that the overall thickness thereof is effectively reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: ATEC INTERNATIONAL TEAM CO., LTD.Inventors: Te-Chun Chen, Fu-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 11330905Abstract: A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane includes different regions with different stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.Inventors: Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Andrew Keith Hector, John Fredric Aldrich
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Patent number: 11317734Abstract: A highchair includes a building block table, a booster stool and a feeding chair. The bottom of the booster stool is detachably connected to the top of the building block table. The bottom of the feeding chair is detachably connected to the top of the booster stool. Four sockets are provided on the top surface of the building block table. An elastic cover that is adapted to the socket covers the top of each socket. A plurality of vertical grooves are spaced apart on the inner periphery of each socket. The bottom surface of each socket is provided with a first spring receiving groove. A plurality of protruding blocks are spaced apart on the outer periphery of each cover. The protruding block is matched with a corresponding groove. The bottom surface of each cover is provided with a second spring receiving groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: ZHONGTONG (XIAMEN) CHILDREN PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jianbo Yang
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Patent number: 11312439Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly for a motorcycle includes a seat pan with a first portion and a second portion, and an adjustment mechanism. The first portion of the seat pan has a fastening portion for the non-adjustable fastening of the first portion on the motorcycle, preferably on a tank of the motorcycle. The adjustment mechanism is connected to the second portion of the seat pan and is configured to adjust the height and/or inclination of the second portion of the seat pan in relation to the first portion. A motorcycle with the adjustable seat assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guido Beuting, Helmut Diehl, Christian Hahn-Woernle, Miroslav Nikolic, Raimund Schell, Joerg Seiler
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Patent number: 11305727Abstract: A three-point installation bracket for converting a two-point seat belt system included factory in a convertible vehicle to a three-point seat belt system without requiring modifications/changes to the existing vehicle frame. The disclosure also includes methods for installing the bracket, as well as kits including same.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: Billy Gene Morris
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Patent number: 11305673Abstract: The disclosure relates to a seat for a vehicle. The seat may have a seat structure having at least a backrest frame part adjustable between an initial position and at least an inclined position. The seat may also have a seat adjusting device having at least a number of linear actuators. Further, the disclosure relates to a seat mounting structure having such a seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Adient US LLCInventors: John J. Gomez, Kurt A. Seibold, James D. Biebel, Raza Bashir, Dalibor Dimovski, Raymond Anthony Iavasile
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Patent number: 11304530Abstract: An auxiliary chair includes a supporting unit and a seating unit. The supporting unit includes a plurality of chair legs. The seating unit includes a seat cushion and a cushion frame installed on a bottom surface of the seat cushion. The cushion frame includes two spaced support tubes and two spaced connecting plates. The first and second ends of each support tube are respectively connected to one of the chair legs through a cushion connection tube, so that the seating unit is supported by the chair legs of the supporting unit. A lug extends from each of the first and second ends of each support tube. The connecting plates straddle the first end and the second end of the support tubes respectively. The connecting plates are combined with the lugs of the support tubes by connecting members, so that the support tubes and the connecting plates are detachably combined.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Forever Young Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 11297955Abstract: The invention relates to a high-chair for children, comprising a height-adjustable support system for supporting a part of the body of the child, said support system comprising a height-adjustment system having a locking system that locks an adjusted height, at least in part, and more particularly predominantly, by a frictional connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: CYBEX GmbHInventor: Wolfram Fischer