Abstract: The present disclosure describes a seat. The seat may include a stationary support frame at least partially defining a cavity. The seat may also include a backrest cushion, a headrest, and a motion mechanism. The motion mechanism has a headrest assembly allowing movement of the headrest between a retracted position and an extended position. When the headrest is in the retracted position, the headrest is hidden from view within the cavity of the support frame. When the headrest is in the extended position, the headrest is visible above the backrest cushion.

Abstract: An articulated sofa bed has a compact profile while folded with the seat cushions residing at a comfortable and ergonomic height and an esthetically pleasing streamlined appearance. The sofa bed includes swinging members for controlling the configuration of the head and middle panel assemblies as the bed deploys or retracts between a folded configuration and a deployed configuration, including (i) a rear-swinging member and a mid-swinging member for pivotally attaching between a head panel assembly and a mounting arm and (ii) a front-swinging member for pivotally attaching between a middle panel assembly and the mounting arm. A locking mechanism is pivotally connected between a head panel assembly and a mid-swinging member and between the head panel assembly and a connecting arm operatively linked to the middle panel assembly to fixably maintain the head panel assembly in a generally horizontal position when the bed is in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: A chair has a seat portion having a front, a rear and sides. The chair also has a footrest adjustable between at least two positions: a retracted position and an extended position. The footrest is cantilevered from the seat portion in the extended position. The chair also has a plurality of members connected by a plurality of linkages permitting the members to pivot with respect to each other. The plurality of members is adapted to hold the footrest in the retracted position and to support the footrest in the extended position. The chair also has a cover for hiding the plurality of linkages when viewed from a lateral position when the footrest is in the extended position.

Abstract: A convertible furniture piece has a compact profile while folded with the seat cushions residing at a comfortable and ergonomic height and an esthetically pleasing streamlined appearance. The convertible furniture takes advantage of a leg assembly that is anchored within the thickness of the mechanism panels so as to stack the foot and body panels closer to each other. The leg assembly is also anchored at a position other than the edges of the panels to help conceal the leg assembly below the bed.

Abstract: An articulated sofa bed has a compact profile while folded with the seat cushions residing at a comfortable and ergonomic height and an esthetically pleasing streamlined appearance. The sofa bed takes advantage of a deployment assembly having a support frame with swinging rear arms that, when the bed is folded, occupy a small volume within the back of the sofa. The sofa bed also takes advantage of a leg assembly that is anchored within the thickness of the bed panels so as to stack the foot and middle panels closer to each other. The deployment assembly also cooperates to position the middle and foot panels of the bed in a folded position at a low height above the floor and below the seat cushions, respectively.

Abstract: A chair has a seat portion having a front, a rear and sides. The chair also has a footrest adjustable between at least two positions: a retracted position and an extended position. The footrest is cantilevered from the seat portion in the extended position. The chair also has a plurality of members connected by a plurality of linkages permitting the members to pivot with respect to each other. The plurality of members is adapted to hold the footrest in the retracted position and to support the footrest in the extended position. The chair also has a cover for hiding the plurality of linkages when viewed from a lateral position when the footrest is in the extended position.

Abstract: An articulated sofa bed has a compact profile while folded with the seat cushions residing at a comfortable and ergonomic height and an esthetically pleasing streamlined appearance. The sofa bed includes swinging members for controlling the configuration of the head and middle panel assemblies as the bed deploys or retracts between a folded configuration and a deployed configuration, including (i) a rear-swinging member and a mid-swinging member for pivotally attaching between a head panel assembly and a mounting arm and (ii) a front-swinging member for pivotally attaching between a middle panel assembly and the mounting arm. A locking mechanism is pivotally connected between a head panel assembly and a mid-swinging member and between the head panel assembly and a connecting arm operatively linked to the middle panel assembly to fixably maintain the head panel assembly in a generally horizontal position when the bed is in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: A chair has a seat portion having a front, a rear and sides. The chair also has a footrest adjustable between at least two positions: a retracted position and an extended position. The footrest is cantilevered from the seat portion in the extended position. The chair also has a plurality of members connected by a plurality of linkages permitting the members to pivot with respect to each other. The plurality of members is adapted to hold the footrest in the retracted position and to support the footrest in the extended position. The chair also has a cover for hiding the plurality of linkages when viewed from a lateral position when the footrest is in the extended position.

Abstract: A diaper pail includes a pail, an upper enclosure having a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface, and a drum assembly mounted within the upper enclosure for transferring a soiled diaper into a disposal bag while minimizing the release of odor from previously disposed diapers already within the disposal bag. The outer surface of the upper enclosure and drum cooperate to form a smooth continuous outer surface which is easily cleaned. The drum assembly includes a flexible plastic seal received around an opening in the lower portion of the drum housing. A deck portion of the seal engages an outer surface of the drum, with the free edge of the flexible seal being movable relative to fixed edge to conform to irregularities in the outer surface of the drum. An actuator handle actuates movement of the drum.

Abstract: A diaper pail includes a pail, an upper enclosure having a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface, and a drum assembly mounted within the upper enclosure for transferring a soiled diaper into a disposal bag while minimizing the release of odor from previously disposed diapers already within the disposal bag. The outer surface of the upper enclosure and drum cooperate to form a smooth continuous outer surface which is easily cleaned. The drum assembly includes a flexible plastic seal received around an opening in the lower portion of the drum housing. A deck portion of the seal engages an outer surface of the drum, with the free edge of the flexible seal being movable relative to fixed edge to conform to irregularities in the outer surface of the drum. An actuator handle actuates movement of the drum.

Abstract: A recliner in one embodiment has a support assembly capable of oscillatory motion, and the support assembly includes a chair support, a seat portion, coupled to the chair support, a back rest portion, and a foot rest portion. The oscillatory mechanism includes an arrangement providing to the subject a sensation similar to that of being swung from an overhead pivot.

Abstract: A recliner in one embodiment has a support assembly capable of oscillatory motion, and the support assembly includes a chair support, a seat portion, coupled to the chair support, a back rest portion, and a foot rest portion. The oscillatory mechanism includes an arrangement providing to the subject a sensation similar to that of being swung from an overhead pivot.

Abstract: A recliner in one embodiment has a support assembly capable of oscillatory motion, and the support assembly includes a chair support, a seat portion, coupled to the chair support, a back rest portion, and a foot rest portion. The oscillatory mechanism includes an arrangement providing to the subject a sensation similar to that of being swung from an overhead pivot.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for imparting substantially oscillatory horizontal motion to a subject. The apparatus has a translating support assembly, an oscillatory mechanism, and an actuator permitting the subject to apply a non-gravitational acceleration to the translating support assembly. The oscillatory mechanism has a linkage assembly with mounts offset in a plane transverse to the direction of motion so as to permit a large stroke of travel of the translating support assembly relative to a fixed support structure. Additionally, a locking mechanism is provided that is biased to preclude motion of the oscillatory mechanism in the absence of a substantial weight on the support assembly.

Abstract: The collapsible stroller (10) includes a fixed-width collapsible frame (12), a seat (14) mounted on the frame (12) across the width, front wheels (18,20) mounted to the frame (12), and rear wheels (22, 24) mounted to the frame (12). The frame (12) is movable between an open condition and a collapsed condition wherein the frame is collapsed into a generally planar configuration. Each of the rear wheels (22,24) is mounted to a respective wheel frame (66, 68) that is in turn pivotably mounted to a respective side portion of the collapsible frame (12). In the open position, the wheels (22, 24) are aligned perpendicular to the width of the stroller (10). The diameter of the rear wheel (22, 24) is substantially equal to the fixed width of the frame (12). When the wheel frames (66,68) are pivoted, the wheels moves behind the stroller wherein the wheels are positioned substantially parallel to the folding plane, and also within the peripheral width and height boundaries of the collapsed frame (12).

Abstract: An apparatus for imparting substantially oscillatory motion to a subject. The apparatus has a support assembly for supporting the subject and an oscillatory mechanism for defining a path of motion of the support assembly, the path having a region of bilateral symmetry with respect to a reference point. An actuator assembly which may be coupled to the oscillatory mechanism enables the subject to control the oscillatory mechanism, as well as to brake and lock the motion of the mechanism. The apparatus may allow for the subject to recline on an articulated support assembly, in which case the equilibrium center of gravity of the support assembly is maintained substantially at the centerpoint of the path of motion regardless of the relative orientation of the articulated segments of the support assembly.

Abstract: A convertible activity center is convertible between a bouncer-type seat configuration and a play table configuration. The activity center includes a tray-shaped body portion having a planar play surface and a central opening therein, and a plurality of adjustable legs which are pivotably mounted to the body portion for supporting the body potion above a supporting surface. A seat assembly is removably mounted within the central opening to provide the bouncer-type seat configuration. The seat assembly is rotatable relative to the body portion for added play value. The leg assemblies are adjustable in height to provide different height settings as the child grows and further include an internal a spring arrangement which allows the body portion to resiliently bounce relative to the leg portions. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively locking out the bouncing feature.

Abstract: A container receives and stores soiled items through valving structure that receives a soiled item through a normally open input opening and releases the soiled item to the container through a normally closed output opening after closing the normally open input opening and opening the normally closed output opening while preventing odors inside the container from escaping to the region outside the container.

Abstract: The coupling of this invention consists of a flexible plastic housing having a body and downward extending spout. An annular sealing element is constructed from a rubber or plastic foam material, said element having a central opening which fits over the faucet and forms a friction engagement with the outer surface thereof. The body of the housing fits over the annular seal and engages the sealing element in a friction fit.

Abstract: A jewel case for a compact laser disc consists of a transparent hinged case and a disc holder received inside the case. The case is hingeably movable between a closed position wherein the case defines an interior cavity and an edge opening, and an open position wherein the interior cavity is exposed. The disc holder includes a spine adjacent the hinge edge which merges outwardly from a central portion thereof in a generally U-shaped configuration to form a pair of spaced arms. The disc holder further includes a raised shoulder extending in an arcuate contour around the arms and the spine with the arcuate contour opening outwardly toward the edge opening. The raised shoulder cooperates with the arms and spine to define a ledge which supports the edge margin of the disc while the raised shoulder engages the side edges of the disc.