Patents Issued in December 9, 2004
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Publication number: 20040245787Abstract: A lock device for securing a building entry door that can be readily carried in a purse or pocket comprises a three-part assembly of a rigid, generally rectangular strap member of a predetermined length and width dimension and that has a cylindrical stud affixed to and projecting normally from a first major surface of the strap member proximate one end thereof, the strap member also including a pattern of apertures each at a differing distance from the first end of the strap. The second piece comprises a flat rigid plate that is sized to span a gap between a surface of the entry door and a surface of the adjacent door jam with the door closed and formed through the thickness dimension of the plate is a slot through which the strap member can slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Craig D. Quarberg
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Publication number: 20040245788Abstract: An improved structure for a latch lock that opens or closes a door without deadlocking it essentially comprised of a front body and a rear body each provided with a round plate locked into to each other with the latch bolt inside a recess of a door panel being placed in a space defined by both locked bodies; a rotation rod with a flange being each adapted to the front and the rear bodies having one end of the rotation rod inserted into a bolting hole in the latch bolt and the other end inserted with a reducing spring and a positioning ring for the rotation rod to be respectively inserted into the front and the rear bodies to allow spacing adjustment as desired to compromise door panel thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Shih-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20040245789Abstract: A cover handling tool is provided that includes a handle, an elongate portion extending from the handle, and an engagement portion extending from the elongate portion. The engagement portion includes a notch for engaging, removing and relocating the cover. The tool can also include other features such as one or more apertures for attaching a testing tool, a rotatable handle, an adjustable elongate portion and a support member. In use, the engagement portion will be passed through an opening in the cover. The notch within the engagement portion will engage a lip that is adjacent the opening. Then, by lifting directly upwards, the cover can be freed from the skimmer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Seth J. Berl, Leonard S. Berl, Thomas Schrader
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Publication number: 20040245790Abstract: The Cleaning Industry has long needed a tool like the Janitor Tweezers to pick-up and remove unsanitary items from Toilet Bowls, Urinals, Floors, etc. The design allow the user to quickly close and store the unit, taking up little or no space. It can be carried in pockets, on Vacuums Cleaners, Cleaning carts, Dust Mop Handles for the many daily Cleaning Duties performed. It eliminate the individual from putting their hands directly on unsanitary items. Helps to reduce stress and strain of the body by reducing total stooping, bending to pick-up items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: William Thomas
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Publication number: 20040245791Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a bottle gripping device that grips a bottle at discrete points comprising a minimal area of the bottle. More specifically, the gripping device typically contacts the bottle at four discrete points and such total area of contact is preferred to be less than 25% of the total circumference of the bottle neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: David Tye
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Publication number: 20040245792Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus for marketing, displaying, measuring, or mixing bottled alcoholic beverages in bars, restaurants, and other places that sell alcoholic beverages. The invention enables visual examination of bottles that have caps with a hole for purposes of display by freely hanging from hooks. The invention provides the ability to display bottled alcoholic beverages, recipe cards, and promotional materials in an upright, hanging fashion on displays. In a bar or restaurant, the invention provides the ability to transport many different alcoholic beverages directly to the countertop or table that enables the beverage to be displayed for purchase or mixing with a number of other drinks. For the purposes of displaying the alcoholic beverages, the invention includes a base, a frame, and wire racks having hooks. The hooks are used for hanging bottled alcoholic beverages, recipe cards, and promotional materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Brian E. Berish, Brett R. Berish
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Publication number: 20040245793Abstract: An arrangement for covering purposes in the interior of a motor vehicle, having a web-like, displaceable covering at least one guide rail on which the covering element is guided, and at least one drive motor for displacing the covering element The drive motor is arranged directly on a transverse rod at an end of the covering element, and is displaced therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Klaus Fischer
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Publication number: 20040245794Abstract: A passenger vehicle including a body having a longitudinal axis and an expansion portion connected to the body. The expansion portion is configured to move substantially along the longitudinal axis between a retracted position wherein the body and the expansion portion define a first volume of interior space, and an extended position wherein the body and the expansion portion define a second volume of interior space, the second volume being larger than the first volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Patrick W. McManus, Martin P. McManus
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Publication number: 20040245795Abstract: There is provided a detachable cargo bed extender which when carried by a vehicle receiving hitch extends the cargo bed. The extender includes a supportive frame and a cross bar which may be adjusted upwardly and downwardly to a desired bed height, as well as, inwardly and outwardly to the desired bed width. Running lights provide safe vehicular operation of the attached cargo bed extender.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: William John Hansen
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Publication number: 20040245796Abstract: A cover is supported on a bearing, in particular, for an armrest, in particular for a center arm rest of a motor vehicle. The cover is characterized in that the cover includes at least a first cover part, with which a data output unit or a data input unit is moveably connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: SEEBER AG & CO. KGInventor: Thomas Maierholzner
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Publication number: 20040245797Abstract: A seat has a seating surface and a bottom to which a sliding panel is mounted. The bottom of the seat includes a storage bin for removably holding items stored therein, which is selectively exposed by the sliding panel when translated from a position aligned with the seat to a position translated outwardly from a vehicle door to expose the storage area in the bottom of the seat. A fold-down table is pivotally mounted to the sliding panel for providing a convenient work surface and for holding items, such as bags and the like, which are easily loaded and unloaded with the sliding panel in the translated position, extending from the side of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Seth E. Bixby
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Publication number: 20040245798Abstract: A mounting device (30) for mounting a vehicle interior part (20) to a vehicle body 10 includes a first engaging portion (31), a second engaging portion (32), and a movement limiting portion (33). The first engaging portion (31) is engaged and thus fixed to the vehicle body (10) so as to be kept from being disengaged therefrom under a predetermined load. The second engaging portion (32) is engaged and thus fixed to the interior part (20) so as to be disengaged therefrom under the predetermined load. While the second engaging portion (32) is engaged with the interior part (20), the movement limiting portion (33) is kept within an interior space (22) formed in the interior part (20). When the interior part is detached and moves away from the vehicle body (10), the movement limiting portion (33) prevents the interior part (20) from moving away from the vehicle body (10) by a distance exceeding a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Shinya Tokunaga
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Publication number: 20040245799Abstract: A hard tonneau cover having one or more sections is constructed of a framework of extruded rails with one or more section panels held by molded plastic trim strips installed on perimeter rails included in the framework. The cover is mounted above the cargo box of a pick-up truck by a plurality of striker-latch assemblies on one side of the cargo box, and hinge assemblies on the other side, each having components mounted to the cargo box side walls with universal clamp brackets. The panels are constructed of reinforced corrugated plastic which is covered by a color integrated film. A simplified connector plate is used to connect abutting ends of the rails in the framework. A peripheral seal extends down from the perimeter rails in which it is mounted to engage the top of the cargo box side walls and tailgate. Water drainage paths including drainage channels in the rails are provided to eliminate water from the panel surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: William Rusu
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Publication number: 20040245800Abstract: A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle including a support frame, a cover spanning the support frame; and a clamp. The support frame includes side rails having an inboard section and an outboard section, such that the outboard section is positioned adjacent to the top surface of the sidewall of the cargo box to aid in the supporting and positioning of the support frame. The clamp is capable of hanging from the support frame during installation to improve the ease thereof. The clamp also includes a pair of members being positionable in any one of a plurality of discrete positions for improved installation. A front rail adjustment mechanism permits the selective tensioning of the cover to maintain a predetermined load therein. While a front rail retaining mechanism is slidably coupled to the front rail member to prevent the front rail member from being inadvertently disengaged from the side rail members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Donald G. Wheatley
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Publication number: 20040245801Abstract: A liftgate component module mountable on a pivotal liftgate window provides a unitary mounting platform for a plurality of components including a window wiper drive motor and a window latch. A unitary bracket carries the wiper drive apparatus and the window latch apparatus. A handle, which may include an electrical switch, is also mounted on the window. The electrical connections between the handle switch and a controller carried on the window as part of the motor enables instantaneous response of the latch to activation of the handle switch. The same controller can also control a liftgate latch and a liftgate electrical switch handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Terence M. Gates, Philippe Gougeon, Leonida S. Vaitus, William Ethan A. McClure
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Publication number: 20040245802Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper drive with a wiper arm receptacle (2) for mounting on an articulated window surface (44). This window surface can be locked by means of a locking element (10). The wiper drive (1) includes a cover part (5), on which a wiper motor (14) and a gear (15) allocated to it are accommodated. A receptacle (9; 22, 23) for the locking element (10; 16, 17) is integrated into the cover part (5). A securing element (28), which is arranged between the surfaces (30, 31) of the receptacle (9; 22, 23), is accommodated on the locking element (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Samir Mahfoudh, Roland Bohn, Bernhard Patrix
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Publication number: 20040245803Abstract: An automobile window pane structure includes a window pane, a resin layer injection molded on the front part of an interior surface of the window pane, and a hinge member including a base embedded in the layer. The hinge member further includes a pair of elastically deformable supporting arms extending from the base, and attachment portions provided at distal ends of the respective supporting arms and having therein attachment openings for attachment to a sash or its vicinity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seiji Katakura, Takayuki Koyama, Kiyomi Nakagawa
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Publication number: 20040245804Abstract: A wind-deflecting device for a convertible includes a center part of the wind-deflecting device, which in its upright operating position is arranged between spaced-apart bar sections of a rollover bar and is held in place on the rollover bar via releasable locking connections. Each releasable locking connection includes a receiver fixed to the rollover bar and interlocking with a laterally supported holding element of the center part. The locking connection further has a pivotably supported spring-loaded notch lever to release the locking connection. To enable the releasable locking connection to be released from a sitting position and to increase ease of operation, the notch lever is arranged on the fixed receiver and a pushbutton interacting with the notch lever is provided on the receiver to pivot the notch lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Hans-Juergen Schmitt, Thomas Fischer, Gabor Herczeg
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Publication number: 20040245805Abstract: A reconfigurable truck bed has a plurality of receivers. A variety of accessories have structure that mates with the receivers in order to support the accessories on the truck bed. The accessories may be selectively positioned in a particular receiver or set of receivers. The accessories may also be conveniently oriented or reoriented for a particular circumstance or use. As such, the truck bed may be selectively reconfigured to meet the needs of a user and provide a particular benefit. In another aspect, a body structure or a chassis structure of any motor vehicle may be provided with receivers. Frames providing the receivers may be added onto bodies or chassis of any motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Edward Jaeck
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Publication number: 20040245806Abstract: To provide a cab supporting structure capable of supplying a protection function with a simple configuration by using an attenuation mechanism commonly used for a controlled vehicle for protecting the cab or an operator from high impact force acting on the cab while absorbing vibration and shock on the cab in a normal condition when a construction machine falls down. The cab supporting structure is provided with an attenuation mechanism elastically supporting a cab against a vehicle frame. A regulation member, only when certain displacement is generated in the cab in the extension direction of the attenuation mechanism, regulating this displacement is provided separately from this attenuation mechanism. The regulation member regulates the displacement of the cab before a stroke end of the attenuation mechanism. Upon arranging an operation machine on the vehicle frame, the regulation member is provided at least at the opposite side of the operation machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Tadashi Mori, Ryo Kondo
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Publication number: 20040245807Abstract: Coupling members include a first coupling portion (X) that couples rear quarter inner members to upper surfaces of rear suspension base members, a second coupling portion (Y) that couples upper surfaces of the rear suspension base members together, which are located on the right and the left in pairs, and a third coupling portion (Z) that joins the second coupling portion to couple the rear quarter inner members together, which are located on the right and the left in pairs, the coupling member being integrally formed, and there is formed a bulkhead structure in a portion surrounded by the first, second and third coupling portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Takashi Yakata, Hideki Honjo, Shinsuke Miyoshi, Takashi Kikuchi, Keishi Goto
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Publication number: 20040245808Abstract: A three-part fastener is utilized to attach a sunroof panel to a moving frame in a sunroof assembly. The three-part fastener includes a threaded bolt received in an intermediate nut which is in turn received in an outer nut. By turning the threaded bolt from a position outside of the vehicle, the intermediate nut moves within the outer nut to secure the sunroof panel at a final position. The use of this fastener allows final adjustment of the location of the sunroof panel from a location outwardly of the vehicle, and thus does not require assembly line workers to move into the vehicle cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: John E. Long
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Publication number: 20040245809Abstract: A beach chair with an improved method to enhance the comfort of audio listening by incorporating acoustical speakers integrated into top portion of a beach chair. Optionally, the chair has a pouch to hold audio and other items.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Steven Glassman
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Publication number: 20040245810Abstract: A foldable chair includes first and second leg frames intersecting each other, and having left and right legs respectively formed with brackets, a pivot rod having opposite ends extending oppositely through the brackets, two extension rods telescopically inserted into the left and right legs of the second leg frame, and a seat frame pivoted to top ends of the left and right legs of the first leg frame and top ends of the extension rods. Each of the legs of the second leg frame has a tongue member mounted thereon, which is movable between an engaging position, in which the tongue member engages a through-hole in a respective extension rod, and a disengaging position, in which the tongue member disengages from the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
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Publication number: 20040245811Abstract: A modular comfort assembly adapted for installation within an occupant support includes a ventilation diffuser bag allowing for circulation of air through the bag. The diffuser bag includes a side surface having perforations therein and an opposite non-perforated side. The modular comfort assembly further includes a heating element and a lumbar support system. The heating element is adapted for placement on the surface of the diffuser bag having the perforations therein. The lumbar support system is adapted for placement on the non-perforated side of the diffuser bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: IGB Automotive Ltd.Inventors: Michael J. Bevan, Benson J. Brady
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Publication number: 20040245812Abstract: A collapsible sunshade shelter encloses a child safety seat. A pair of side walls each have a side shade fabric attached to a frame perimeter and a top shade fabric between the frames. The frames each comprise a flexible tension member normally in a frame configuration but adapted for collapsing by twisting and folding into concentric smaller frames. A tie pulls in the front bottom edges while stretching out the top edges of the frames. Inwardly angled back extensions of the side frames are pushed inward by the vehicle seatback to push out the top front frame edges. A top frame may be inserted between the side panels to maintain the panels apart. A front shade panel may be attached by zippers or hook and loop fasteners. Loop-type fabric around the frames receive hook patches from the front panel to hold it open in any desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Sonny S. Wang, Kelly C. Tang
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Publication number: 20040245813Abstract: An apparatus (8) includes a seat (10) for an occupant (12) of a vehicle (14). The seat (10) includes a cushion portion (16) and a backrest portion (18). A pivot mechanism (50) pivotally connects the backrest portion (18) to the cushion portion (16) and enables pivotal movement of the backrest portion (18) relative to the cushion portion (16) in both forward and rearward directions. The apparatus (8) also includes an occupant protection device (70) that is actuatable in response to an occupant exerted force directed rearward against the backrest portion (18) of the seat (10). The occupant protection device (70), when actuated resists rearward pivotal movement of the backrest portion (18) of the seat (10) relative to the cushion portion (16) of the seat (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Steffens
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Publication number: 20040245814Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Keun-Bae Lee
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Publication number: 20040245815Abstract: An impact-G-force, vector-modifying seat structure in a vehicle, which seat structure introduces, in a forward crash situation, and in a generally vertical plane, a special forward, then upward, and then rearward rotation of the base of the spine of a seated occupant. This motion tends to minimize crash injuries.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Michael R. Dennis, Gerhard Paasche
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Publication number: 20040245816Abstract: In the case of a locking device (11) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a pivotably mounted locking element (15), a counterpart element (18) which interacts with the locking element (15), a pivotably mounted, spring-loaded clamping eccentric (21) which acts on the locking element (15) and keeps the latter in engagement with the counterpart element (18) in a normal situation, and an intercepting component (25) which is coupled to the clamping eccentric (21) and supports the locking element (15) in a crash situation, a stop (35) which is assigned to the locking element (15) is provided for interaction with the clamping eccentric (21) in a crash situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: KEIPER GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Eckhard Nock, Richard Hansel, Mario Klein, Martin Kraus
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Publication number: 20040245817Abstract: An ice shelter modular seating system includes a base unit, one or more seat mount units and one or more seat leg units. The base unit is a generally rectangular tub-like member having a front wall and a floor. The floor includes a longitudinally extending and integrally formed track. This track is functionally adapted to receive the lowermost portion of the seat leg units in it, the track being used to restrain the seat leg units from front to back movement relative to the base unit front wall. A seat mount unit is removably attachable to the base unit front wall and is configured to rest upon the seat leg unit. In this fashion, seat mount units can be positioned along the base unit as desired or required in an almost infinite number of positions and combination of positions, with placement of the seat mount units being be made quickly and easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Frabill, Inc.Inventor: Ryan J. Kleckner
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Publication number: 20040245818Abstract: A flexible device to releasably secure a cushion in a foldable article of furniture having a structure frame and a foldable cushion frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Matthew Allen Schomer
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Publication number: 20040245819Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a child seat protector pad is disclosed which is comprised of a rectangular pad of a closed cell foam material. It has a footprint somewhat larger than the footprint of a majority of infant and child seats for automobiles and a thickness and density sufficient to distribute the seat load forces internally while not marking the vehicle seat surface or presenting an unstable mounting surface. It also discloses an interior grip handle; and a space on the top surface for decorative artwork or commercial advertising. The child seat protector pad protects the vehicle seat surface from indentations caused by the weight of a child seat and/or abrasions to the vehicle's seat surface from relative motion between a loosely strapped child seat and a vehicle seat surface when sandwiched between a child or infant seat and a vehicle seat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Gregory W. Bugher
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Publication number: 20040245820Abstract: A seating apparatus (10) for supporting a user I, includes a base (12). The base has a back rest (16) extending upwardly from a rear portion thereof. A pommel (26) is located at a front portion of the base. Leg receipt regions (14) extend forwardly from the base rear portion on either side of the pommel and are adapted with the pommel for causing the user's thighs to splay outwardly when received therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Mark Anthony Sorrenti
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Publication number: 20040245821Abstract: A child vehicle seat includes two anchored members secured on a rear side of a back support portion of a seat body and respectively having positioning units, a belt support member movable uprightly relative to the anchored members and having a belt guiding opening, two locking members movable longitudinally relative to the belt support member to engage or disengage two of the positioning units, an actuator movable transversely relative to the belt support member, and a coupling member for transmitting movement of the actuator to the locking members, thereby moving simultaneously the locking members to an unlocking position, where the belt support member is movable uprightly. A belt passes through the belt guiding opening so that movement of the belt support member can permit change of height position of the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSURY GOODS CO., LTD.Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
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Publication number: 20040245822Abstract: A booster seat includes a high back juvenile seat configured to mount on a tiltable base. By adjusting the tilting orientation of the base relative to an underlying vehicle seat, a caregiver can control the orientation of the high back juvenile seat relative to the underlying vehicle seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Eugene Roy Balensiefer, Noah Dingler, Jeff Deboer, Philip W. Burbrink
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Publication number: 20040245823Abstract: A flexible back support for use in seats such as automobile seats or office chairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: James T. Ligon, Stephen P. Porter, James T. Ligon Jr
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Publication number: 20040245824Abstract: A lumbar support to be installed in a seat has an apex that varies vertically along a guide rail. The said guide rail has an upper stop and a lower stop. A bowing element disposed on the guide rail travels in a substantially vertical plane. A first bowden cable draws an upper portion of the bowing element downward until a lower portion of the bowing element is in abutment with the lower stop such that a low convexity is formed in the bowing element as the bowden cable continues to draw the upper portion of said bowing element further towards said lower stop. A second bowden cable draws a lower portion of the bowing element upward until the upper portion of the bowing element is in abutment with the upper stop and such that a high convexity is formed in the bowing element as the bowing element continues to draw said lower portion of the bowing element further towards the upper stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: L & P Property Management CompanyInventor: Robert J. McMillen
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Publication number: 20040245825Abstract: A seating unit includes a back support with a perimeter frame defining an opening, and a plurality of resilient members spanning the opening. An upholstery cover extends over and covers the resilient members and a front of the perimeter frame. A bow-tie-shaped lumbar device is positioned between the cover and sides of the perimeter frame for vertical adjustment. The lumbar device includes a body with end sections defining a greater dimension than a middle of the body. Upper and lower edges of the end sections are thin and serve to wedgingly slip between the cover and the resilient members in a manner leading the middle over irregular surfaces between the resilient members. A thick area between the upper and lower edges causes a change in lumbar support force and shape as the lumbar device is adjusted. Handles are attached to the body by stretchable fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Battey, Eric Johnson, Jonathan B. Hadley, Gordon J. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040245826Abstract: The headrest (2) is liftable, comprises wings (11) and (12) and is provided with passages (3) for the belting (C) of the motorcar's safety belt. The backrest (1) does also characteristically comprise passages (4) for the belting (C) of the motorcar's safety belt, these latter passages because of the fact of being positioned in a lower position as compared with those of the headrest (2) being provided to be used when the child is of a short size so that it can thus be properly held back by the safety belt. A characteristic feature also lies in the fact that the wings (11) and (12) are fitted in a linked connection to the sides of the headrest (2), this latter having a mechanism (13, 14, 15 and 18) linking them to each other and locking them thus selectively setting them at a given angle with respect to the headrest (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: JANES, S.A.Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
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Publication number: 20040245827Abstract: A seating unit includes a base, a seat, a back, and a control operably supporting the seat and the back on the base for movement between upright and recline positions. The control includes a spring providing a biasing supporting force to the back during recline, and further includes a booster mechanism for increasing the supporting force, and still further includes a stop member and a selector device for activating and deactivating the booster mechanism. The selector device is easily movable with a low effort that is independent from friction generated by internal components of the booster mechanism. The stop member is linearly slidably mounted atop a control housing for selectively engaging the booster mechanism and the link for movement between a disengaged position, a booster-engaged position, a partial-recline position, and a recline-prevented position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Adam C. Bedford, Robert J. Battey, David A. Bodnar, Jonathan B. Hadley, Jeffrey A. Hall, Kurt R. Heidmann, Eric Johnson, Gary Lee Karsten, Gordon J. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040245828Abstract: A seating unit includes a base having a housing and support arms extending laterally on each side of the housing. A back frame is pivoted to the support arms on each side, and a slide slidably engages the housing. A seat-supporting structure includes a crossbar pivotally attached to the slide member at a first pivot location and side frame sections extending rearwardly from ends of the crossbar that are pivotally attached to the lower arms of the back at a second pivot location spaced horizontally from the first pivot locations to define a three-point support for a seat above the housing. A spring is operably coupled to the slide to bias the back and seat toward upright positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Christopher J. Norman, Kurt R. Heidmann, Robert J. Battey, Jeffrey A. Hall, Gary Lee Karsten
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Publication number: 20040245829Abstract: A seat for use in a vehicle that is configured to be movable between a generally upright in-use position and a retracted cargo position includes a seat base, a seat part having a rear region and a front region, a first articulated arm having a first end coupled to the rear region of the seat part and an opposite second end coupled the seat base, the first articulated arm having a horizontal axes of rotation, and a backrest rotatably coupled to the first end of the first articulated arm and movable between the in-use position and the cargo position. The backrest is lowerable together with the seat part toward the seat base into the cargo position providing an increased freight space above the backrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Guido Haladuda, Michael Hoerl, Michael Comes, Patrick Stachel, Walter Link
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Publication number: 20040245830Abstract: A motor vehicle seat includes at least one adjusting device, by means of which the position of a seat part can be adjusted against its weight and/or against the weight of a vehicle occupant sitting on the seat, and at least one spring element, which acts under preload on a kinematic chain of at least one adjusting device in order to reduce the backlash thereof, the kinematic chain transmitting the adjusting force. The spring element is arranged such that, on an adjustment of the seat part against the weight, the spring element is released, in order to supply the kinematic chain with spring energy, and tensioned on an adjustment of the seat part in the weight direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Georg Scheck, Gerhard Schmeyer, Dick Jansson
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Publication number: 20040245831Abstract: Disclosed is a gas cylinder including: a spindle at least having a flange washer of a cavity shape having a region D1 and a region D2 whose inner diameters are different; a piston inserted to the open inside of the spindle; a piston rod whose one end is fixed in the piston; a base tube having a mounting member on which the lower end of the spindle is mounted with the mounting member inserted to the flange washer; and a pipe holder inserted to the tapered portion in the upper part of the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Young Sang Jeon
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Publication number: 20040245832Abstract: Disclosed is a device capable of supporting a user's head when the user is seated in an upright position. The present invention includes a head support device comprising a support apparatus capable of fitting comfortably between a user's back and a seat surface and a securing apparatus capable of holding the user's head, wherein the support apparatus provides a rigid or semi-rigid support when fitted between the user and the seat surface and the securing apparatus is capable of securing the user's head to the support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Scott D. Miller
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Publication number: 20040245833Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) as a head-rest (5) which is mounted for movement about a horizontal axis defined by a bar (7) depending arms (12) extend downwardly into the back of the seat and carry a pressure plate (13) at a position behind the torso of the occupant of the seat so that pressure applied to the pressure plate (13) will cause the head-rest (5) to move forwardly. The pressure plate (13) is pivotally connected (14, 15, 16, 17) to the arms (12) to enable the arrangement to pivot to the maximum extent in a situation where the rear part of the seat is rigid, for example if the seat is a rear seat in a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Anders Svantesson
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Publication number: 20040245834Abstract: A headrest arrangement for a vehicle seat consisting of a back and a bottom seating part. Said arrangement comprises a headrest part that is connected to the back of the seat by fixing means, wherein said fixing means are configured in such a way that the headrest part can be moved between an in-use position arranged above the back of the seat and corresponding to its headrest function and a non-use position wherein the headrest part can be releasably locked in both positions. The headrest part in non-use position and relative to the in-use position is lowered in the direction of the seating part and is arranged horizontally in the area of the front part of the back of the seat. The invention also relates to a vehicle seat fitted with said headrest arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Daniel Schmitt, Daniel Metz, Oliver Seel
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Publication number: 20040245835Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable armrest that can readily raised, or lowered, and optionally rotated in a horizontal plane. In one embodiment, the present armrest is released from its use position be raising the front portion of the armrest. The armrest is moved into the desired position and then the front portion is lowered to secure the armrest in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Niels Diffrient
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Publication number: 20040245836Abstract: A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an adjustable inclination so the correct ergonomics may be realized for the pelvis and lower spine. A front support bar with an adjustable length is connected to the seat and can be pivoted back or forward. The front support bar has a cushioned front support which rests against a user's abdomen. Furthermore, abductor and adductor extensions are attached to the seat, and foot extensions attached to the base for isometric exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: William Kropa