Abstract: In one aspect, a shroud assembly for headgear includes a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear. An insert is formed of metal or metal alloy and is attached to a front side of the frame. The insert is configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly. The frame includes first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert. The first and second flexible walls are spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls. In another embodiment, the shroud assembly further includes a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear. In another aspect, a method for attaching a mounting assembly to headgear is provided.

Abstract: A force attenuating helmet construction including a rigid layer generally conforming to the wearer's head. A plurality of force absorbing and reacting portions extend from locations of the rigid layer such that, in response to an impact event experienced by the helmet, the absorptive and reactive forces minimize impact forces transferred to the user's head and spine. The helmet can include inner and outer rigid layers, or shells, and which are spatially supported by a plurality of force attenuating components. A dual compression coil is associated with each of opposite end mounting portions of a face mask with the outer shell for providing for bi-directional force absorbing displacement of the mask portion.

Abstract: Provided is a coupling structure of a visor hinge for a headband to connect a protective mask, which is configured to cover the wearer's face along with a viewing window, to both sides of a headband which assists the wearer in wearing the protective mask. The coupling structure includes base molds protruding from both sides of the headband, a slider located outward of each of the base molds, a button located outward of the slider, a stopper located outward of the button, and a hinge located outward of the stopper. Accordingly, it may be possible to easily adjust an angle and a distance of the protective mask with respect to the headband using the hinge, and the welding mask may be used more conveniently.

Abstract: A sock-liner assembly includes a sock-liner defining an opening, a message element container coupled to the sock-liner in proximity to the opening, and a message element disposed within the message element container. The message element is configured to display a user-defined message through the opening of the sock-liner.

Abstract: A sports shoe, including a sole and an upper that rises up from said sole, wherein the upper includes an inner part or core, in which the sports shoe and/or the inner part or core has an inner housing volume (RZ) for a foot of a user defined, during use, by an inner surface of the upper and by an inner surface of the sole and/or by the inner volume of the inner part or core, positioned inside the upper, including an upper-shaped portion and a ground resting portion, the latter adapted to come into contact with the ground or with the inner surface of the sole.

Abstract: There is disclosed a ski boot system. One embodiment includes right and left side portions formed by a longitudinal split with a hinged connection therebetween. The open configuration allows placement of an inner liner into the shell. The closed configuration restricts removal of the liner from the shell. A selectively fastenable connector and/or a selectively locking sheath extend between the right and left side portions. The selectively fastenable connector and/or the selectively locking sheath permit selective positioning of the shell between open and closed configurations. The liner of a ski boot includes a wall of material defining inner and outer surfaces. The outer surface defines an exterior having dimensions sized to compressively fit within the shell. The inner surface defines an interior having dimensions sized to receive a foot. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating thermal energy (heat) from human locomotion is proposed and used to provide heating of the user's footwear. The apparatus takes the form of a pair of flexible, liquid-filled chambers connected by an energy-generating tube. One chamber is located in the heel region of a footwear insole, with the other in the toe region, such that as a person walks, the liquid moves back and forth within the tube. This movement is used to also move an energy-producing element (either an electromagnetic arrangement or viscous liquid) back and forth within the tube and convert the captured human locomotion energy into thermal energy, thus warming the footwear.

Abstract: A high heeled shoe and shoe sole insert are provided that are configured to provide relief from the forces on the foot created by walking in high heels. The shoe comprises a layered sole having an outsole, a midsole, and an insole. The midsole of the shoe comprises a cutout that is positioned over the metatarsal pressure point of the user's foot when positioned within the shoe. The cutout is filled with a shock absorbing material, such as Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, and includes a layer of paperboard for further cushioning. The shoe sole insert similarly includes a metatarsal padded region and a medial longitudinal arch pad to provide a layer of cushioning above the midsole of a user's footwear. The present invention provides relief while wearing high heels by cushioning the user's foot in high pressure zones, thereby relieving the pressure and reducing injuries or soreness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper with a heel region that extends posteriorly about the heel, a medial side, and a lateral side. The article of footwear also includes a sole structure. Moreover, the article includes a longitudinal strand that extends along at least one of the medial side and the lateral side. Also, the article includes an underfoot strand that is coupled to the longitudinal strand and that extends across the sole structure to extend between the lateral side and the medial side of the upper. Furthermore, the article includes a closure strand that is coupled to the longitudinal strand. The closure strand is configured to couple to the closure element such that tensioning of the closure element tensions the longitudinal strand, the underfoot strand, and the closure strand to selectively secure the article of footwear to the foot.

Abstract: An item of footwear including a sole assembly that comprises at least an outsole and an insole, and further comprising one or more shear force-reducing coupling elements (30) disposed between the insole and the ground. The coupling elements (30) are adapted to permit limited displacement, in a plane parallel, in use, to the ground, of overlying components of the item of footwear. The coupling elements (30) provide less resistance to displacement of overlying components of the item of footwear in a first direction than in a second, reverse direction.

Abstract: A cushioning device for high heel shoes includes a layer of energy field generators producing electric/magnetic fields, and a chamber filled with an ER/MR fluid. The strengths of electric/magnetic fields are positioned in preassigned locations of the layer, according to the pressure distribution of foot. The viscosity of the ER/MR fluid can be adjusted by different strengths of electric/magnetic fields, so that different locations of foot can receive different supports from the cushioning device to enhance the comfort.

Abstract: An article of footwear having printed structures disposed on the article by a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The printed structures include extended portions and fastener receiving portions. The extended portions are at least partially embedded in the upper. The fastener receiving portions are at least partially spaced apart from an exterior surface of the upper.

Abstract: An apparatus enables convenient tightening and loosening of strings such as those found in shoelaces of footwear. The apparatus includes a rotating portion within a base portion. A cover portion, when operated in a first position, provides a ratchet movement that allows rotation in a tightening direction while preventing movement in a loosening direction. When the cover is moved to a second position, the ratchet mechanism disengages, and the strings can then be easily loosened.

Abstract: Provided is an insole design system that can determine design parameters in accordance with set rules and can explain the design parameters in an easy-to-understand manner. The present invention is provided with: a foot dimensions input unit (52) that receives input of the dimensions of the outer shape of a foot; a design parameter input unit (54) that, with respect to the shape of a specific portion of the surface of an insole, receives the input of design parameters determined with the position of a foot bone as a baseline; a bone position estimation unit (56) that, from the dimensions received by the foot dimensions input unit (52), estimates the position of the bone that is the baseline of the design parameters; and a data calculation unit (58) that calculates data for fabricating the shape of the surface of the insole from the design parameters received by the design parameter input unit (54) and the position of the bone estimated by the bone position estimation unit (56).

Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Abstract: A belt clip is provided for retaining an excess amount of belt material about a waist of a user. The disclosed belt clip generally includes a preferably U-shaped body portion having an elongate, preferably straight first portion, a preferably curved middle portion and an elongate second portion. The first and second portions define a channel therebetween for receipt of a length of belt material. An arcuate spring member is provided and has a first end, a middle portion and a second end. The first end of the spring member is attached to a free, first end of the second portion and the middle portion of the spring member has a concave surface and a convex surface. The belt clip can additionally include a plate extending from the first portion for display of indicia or images.

Abstract: A belt buckle for a vehicle seat belt. The belt buckle includes a frame in which at least one locking element adapted to lock a plug-in tongue insertable into the belt buckle and an ejection element adapted to eject the plug-in tongue are provided. Each of the ejection element and the locking element is adapted to adopt a locked position and a home position. The locking element is adjacent to a web of the ejection element in the home position and thus blocked in its home position. The front end of the web has a ramp-like bearing surface against which the locking element slidingly engages.

Abstract: An attachment system of a wearable electronic device includes a removable module. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

Abstract: A waterproof zipper is provided with two halves, each including a half tape member and a row of protruding teeth along an inner edge of the half tape member; and a waterproof layer is secured to an inner surface of the halves. A process of manufacturing the waterproof zipper is also provided, including the steps of: (a) guiding the waterproof layer to a position above the two halves on a continuous flow production line, each half having a half tape member and a row of protruding teeth along an inner edge of the half tape member; (b) coating a waterproof layer on a releasing layer; (c) drying both the waterproof layer and the releasing layer in an oven.

Abstract: The Liquid Dispenser that can be worn as jewelry of the present invention includes a dispenser having a bladder assembly and an outer shell. The outer shell opens to receive the bladder assembly, which includes a flexible bladder, neck and valve. The outer shell has an opening, exposing the enclosed flexible bladder to enable a user to apply pressure directly on the flexible bladder through the opening. When a user applies pressure to the flexible bladder, liquid passes through the valve for use. In an alternative embodiment, a flexible bladder is contained within a watch base. The watch base includes a flexible watch face that when pressed by a user, applies pressure to the flexible bladder. In yet another embodiment, a pump/valve device in combination with hollow tubes that store liquid enables a user to press a flexible dome on the device to release fluid stored in the hollow tubes.

Abstract: A stick having an attachment device for tool-free quick release connection to another stick to form a shooting bipod or tripod and alternatively to connect to a weight-assist receiver of a backpack, the attachment device having a base configured to attach to the stick or to a handle of the stick, an integrally connected arm extending upwardly from the base, and integrally connected first and second fingers projecting outwardly from the base and configured to engage with a finger of a like attachment of the another stick and to alternatively engage within the weight assist receiver, the connecting fingers defining through holes configured to receive a quick-release pin where tool-free insertion or removal of the quick release pin through the through holes quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the finger of the like attachment of the another stick and alternatively quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the weight assist receiver.

Abstract: An umbrella includes a shaft, a top cap and a runner. Multiple rib units and multiple stretchers are pivotably connected to the top cap and the runner. The rib units each have a first rib, a second rib and a third rib. The first, second and third ribs are pivotably connected in sequence. A canopy is mounted to the rib units. The second ribs each have a first connection portion on one end thereof, and the first connection portion has a seat which is connected to a link unit. The link unit has a joint which is connected to the third rib. The third rib has a positioning member to position the joint. The third rib and the joint are connected with each other to bear wind force applied to the second rib and the third rib, such that the second and third ribs do not deform.

Abstract: This invention relates to a case convertible into a baby carrier. More specifically, the invention relates to a device convertible between a baby carrier and a case. The device comprises a pair of shell members (12, 14) being angularly displaceable relative to one another between an open baby carrier condition and a closed case condition. The device further comprises a closure member (16) for locking the shell members (12, 14) in the closed condition with the closure member (16) providing storage space in which baby caring articles can be stored.

Abstract: The invention is an insert (1) for a tray (28) used for storing or conveying a spectacle lens (34, 35) and a spectacle frame (61). The insert (1) is mounted to engage various outward extensions (25, 26) formed as part of the tray floor (27). The insert (1) includes numerous beveled surfaces (45, 19, 43, 46, 40, 41, 42, 38, 39, 37, 36), at least some of which can engage a spectacle lens placed on the insert. A vulcanized rubber dispersed in a plastic matrix used to construct the insert (1). A frame pillow (60) is formed as a sheet (62) which overlays the tray floor (27), creating a space which reduces or eliminates movement of the spectacle frame (61) during tray transport.

Abstract: A carrying case comprises a housing having a bottom and a plurality of walls extending from the bottom thereof. A drawer is received by the housing when the carrying case is in a closed configuration. To move the carrying case from the closed configuration to an open configuration, the drawer is removed from the housing and rotated substantially ninety degrees relative to the housing such that the drawer extends substantially perpendicular to the housing when the carrying case is in the open configuration.

Abstract: Luggage as well as systems, devices, methodologies, and software for use with such luggage are disclosed. The luggage may include one or more compartments and lids that can be locked. The luggage may also include an identification device for obtaining information identifying a user and a computing device, such as a microcontroller or processor. The computing device may be configured to compare identification information with reference identification information to determine whether a user is authorized to access an interior of the luggage. Based on results of the comparison, the computing device may control a locking mechanism to unlock one or more of lids of the luggage to allow a user access to the interior of the luggage. The luggage may also include a GPS transceiver for tracking the luggage, a sensor for weighing the luggage, or a coupling mechanism to couple the luggage to another piece of luggage.

Abstract: A nail lamp for curing UV-curable nail gel uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit ultraviolet light and are relatively lower power. The nail lamp is powered from an exterior power source, such as a wall socket, or by a rechargeable battery pack. A battery compartment of the nail lamp holds the battery pack, which is removable without disassembling the nail lamp. The nail lamp is easily transportable to different locations and can be used even when a wall socket is unavailable. A curing time of the nail lamp is user-selectable. The nail lamp can also include detection sensors to detect a person's hand or foot in a treatment chamber and automatically turn on or off the LEDs.

Abstract: The invention provides a nail foil adornment method and apparatus which cosmetically strengthens, fills, protects and repairs imperfections on natural or artificial nail plates. The adornment apparatus is comprised of two non-thermal flexible adhesives, color or pattern polyester Mylar foil film, opaque polyester Mylar film and clear nail polish. The method is comprised of brushed on transfer adhesive to the bare nail plate which dries clear, level and tacky (sticky). The color or pattern polyester Mylar foil film is digitally pressure transferred onto the nail plates dry tacky (sticky) surface. The used clear film carrier is discarded. The second flexible adhesive is applied to the foiled nail. The adhesive dries clear, tacky (sticky). The opaque polyester Mylar film is digitally transferred onto the nail plate creating a protection layer. The film carrier is discarded. The foiled nail is sealed with clear nail polish to extend wear.

Abstract: A unit for spraying including a spraying unit adapted to be removably coupled to a spraying handle. The spraying unit comprising a media tank, an air chamber, a nozzle with a needle and an air intake. The unit for spraying capable of spraying media.

Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing artificial eyelashes, including a housing (10) provided with a dispensing opening (11), a carrying strip (30) onto which a plurality of artificial eyelash units (40) are attached, and a movement mechanism capable of being actuated to cause the strip to move (30) in order to convey the artificial eyelash units (40) toward the dispensing opening (11) and enable the artificial eyelash units (40) to exit through the dispensing opening (11). The carrier strip movement mechanism has a spool (21) that is rotatably mounted relative to the housing (10). The winding of the carrier strip (30) around the spool (21) causes the movement of the carrier strip (30). The carrier strip movement mechanism has an actuating member (23) for rotating the spool (21), allowing the carrier strip (30) to be wound around the spool (21). The housing (10) has an opening (12) and the actuating member (23) has a scroll wheel which can be moved via the opening (12).

Abstract: A makeup assisting apparatus includes a makeup collector that collects, from each of a plurality of people, an applied makeup information item indicating makeup selected by the person as makeup to be applied in a makeup application, a makeup analyzer that estimates fashionable makeup by analyzing the collected applied makeup information items and determines a selection criterion in such a way that the estimated fashionable makeup is selected, and a makeup presenter that selects makeup based on the determined selection criterion and presents proposed makeup information indicating the selected makeup and cosmetics information of cosmetics required for applying the makeup to the user.

Abstract: A device for storing and carrying items. The device includes a storage section. A binder holder is connected to and extends from a front wall of the storage section. The binder holder includes first and section connection arms extending from the binder holder on a side opposite the connection to the front wall. The first and second connection arms extend in opposite directions from the binder holder. A first connector extends from a first side wall of the storage section for mating with the first connection arm. A second connector extends from a second side wall of the storage section for mating with the second connection arm. When the first connector mates with the first connection arm and the second connector mates with the second connection arm, the binder holder forms a pouch with the front wall for selectively receiving an item therein.

Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed. A wearable device according to an embodiment relates to a mechanism, including: a wearing unit configured to be mounted on any one of a human, an animal, and a mechanical device; a housing configured to be coupled to the wearing unit and to accommodate a tool having a predetermined function; and a power transmission unit configured such that one end thereof is coupled to a part of the wearing unit and the other end thereof comes into contact with the tool, thereby moving in conjunction with movement of the human, animal or mechanical device and transmitting force to the tool; wherein when a part of the human, animal, or mechanical device moves, the tool receives force from the power transmission unit and projects out of the housing, and to the utilization of the mechanism.

Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.

Abstract: A loadout exchange system includes a back panel and a front panel. The back panel has a front side with a hook and loop surface, a back side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, one or more tab locks, and one or more straps. The front panel has a front side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, a back side with a hook and loop surface, one or more pull tabs, and one or more tuck tabs with a hook and loop surface. The front surface of the back panel and the back surface of the front panel are complimentary and thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other. The tab locks and pull tabs also have complimentary hook and loop surfaces and are thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other.

Abstract: In at least one aspect of this disclosure, a dental finger glove device can include a first finger portion configured to fit on a first digit of a user and a second finger portion configured to fit on a second digit of a user and connected to the first finger portion. An outer surface of the finger portion can include a mesh material for massaging teeth. The mesh material can include gauze or any other suitable material.

Abstract: An oral cleaning device, which can vibrate an oral cleaning tool such as a tooth brush, a tongue brush or an interdental brush, is provided. An oral cleaning device has a supporting part (20) which supports an oral cleaning tool; a clamping fixing part (5) which is movable close to or away from the supporting part (5) and which fixes the oral cleaning tool (100) to the supporting part (20) when being moved close to the supporting part (20); and a vibrating part (30) and (31) which vibrates the oral cleaning tool (10) fixed to the supporting part (20) by vibrating the supporting part (20) or the clamping fixing part (5).

Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism is provided. The height adjustment mechanism includes a lifting arm, a driving mechanism configured to drive and lock the lifting arm, and a control switch configured to control the driving mechanism; the driving mechanism is coupled to the lifting arm, and an angle is formed between the driving mechanism and the lifting arm. A height adjustment platform and method is also provided. The height adjustment platform includes a first working table, a bottom bracket, a lifting arm, a driving mechanism configured to drive and lock the lifting arm, and a control switch configured to control the driving mechanism; two opposite ends of the lifting arms are separately coupled to the first working table and the bottom bracket, the driving mechanism is coupled to the lifting arm, and the angle is formed between the driving mechanism and the lifting arm.

Abstract: A hanger stand with a storage device contains: a base including two horizontal connection rods, two holders, two adjustable columns, two rotatable connectors, and a horizontal hanging rod. A distance is defined between the two horizontal connection rods which have at least two pairs of orifices for screwing with at least two pairs of bolts individually, such that at least one accommodation assembly is fixed. Each of the at least one accommodation assembly includes two U-shaped frames, and each accommodation assembly includes multiple pairs of slide rails fixed inside the two U-shaped frames individually, wherein front and rear ends of the multiple pairs of slide rails do not extend beyond front and rear rims of the two U-shaped frames respectively, a covering plate is mounted on a top of each accommodation assembly, and any two opposite slide rails are fitted with a storage basket (box).

Abstract: Slat walls and slat rails are used for mounting various equipment such as displays. According to an aspect, there is provided an equipment mounting assembly comprising at least one slat pane, at least one upright support member, and for each upright support member, a respective connector for mounting the upright support member to a structure. Each slat panel includes a respective plurality of horizontal slats on a front face thereof. Each slat panel is mounted to the at least one upright support member at a rear face thereof. Two or more slat panels may be stacked. The connector may include a collar portion that engages an upper panel of a console or other structure.

Abstract: A furniture and display system (1) having right side structure (2) and left side structure (1) that may be configured to be used as a chair or display in a retail setting. A rear panel (4, 10) of at least one of the two side structures has two panels which form a space to allow the rear panel of a corresponding side structure to be inserted therein to form an elongated shelf or seat. The design of the two pieces allows the side structures to be nested and/or placed together in multiple configurations.

Abstract: Furniture pieces are disclosed. A furniture piece includes a body, a non-flat base surface, a seat surface, a back protrusion, a pair of opposed side surfaces, and apertures. The non-flat base surface is positioned on a first side of the body, and the seat surface is positioned on a second side of the body opposite the first side. The back protrusion extends outward from the second side of the body adjacent the seat surface. The pair of opposed side surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the body extending between the first and second sides. Apertures are defined in each of the side surfaces. Each aperture has an upper surface facing in a direction opposite the seat surface.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy cabinet board is revealed. A plurality of cabinet boards can be assembled into a cabinet assembly. The cabinet board includes a central plate, two lateral base plates and a plurality of cover plates. A hollow part is penetrating through the lateral base plate and a reinforcement tube is mounted into the hollow part. A plurality of pressing bolts is passed through the central plate and the two lateral base plates for fastening and positioning firmly. Thereby the structural strength of the whole cabinet board is improved. The design of the cabinet board also prevents insects from getting therein so that the cabinet board is insect resistant.

Abstract: A surface platform mounting system and method. The system includes a platform and a plurality of anchoring plates. The platform defines at least one anchoring edge and at least one free edge. Each anchoring edge defines an inwardly extending channel. Each anchoring plate is configured to be secured within a respective channel and within a respective slot of the surface.

Abstract: A sitting apparatus having: a frame; an upwardly facing surface on the frame for supporting a user in a sitting position; a first arm support on the frame defining a first surface against which a user's arm can be rested with the user in the sitting position on the upwardly facing surface; and a first connecting assembly acing between the frame and first arm support. The first connecting assembly and first arm support are configured so that the first arm support surface can pivot relative to the frame around at least first and second different axes to change a relationship between the first arm support surface and the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus that supports a person in a variety of positions so that a tattoo artist can comfortably apply a tattoo to the skin of the supported person is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be articulated to cause a person's legs and arms to be optimally positioned and supported to receive a tattoo.

Abstract: A pivot shaft (10) which is a first shaft member coupled to a supporting member, an inner cylinder (12) which is a second shaft member coupled to a supported member, and an outer cylinder (14) which is a third shaft member are disposed to be approximately coaxial with each other and disposed radially in multiple layers. The pivot shaft (10) and the inner cylinder (12) are coupled to each other through a first rubber-like elastic member (11), and the inner cylinder (12) and the outer cylinder (14) are coupled to each other through a second rubber-like elastic member (13). The total reaction force is increased by restricting the rotation of the outer cylinder (14) by means of an operating pin (19) which is a reaction force adjusting part and thereby adding a reaction force resulting from the second rubber-like elastic member (13) to a base reaction force resulting from the first rubber-like elastic member (11).

Abstract: Folding chair with armrests, type S, articulated by transversal axes to the armrests. It has a seat; a back; a horizontal base that is set on the ground; two front legs that join the front part of said seat with the horizontal base that is set to the ground; an attachment mechanism in the application position; two joining bars that articulate the armrests with the middle part of the seat and with the horizontal base that is set to the ground.

Abstract: A foldable lounge chair cushion, including a plurality of connected cushion segments right and left front flaps, right and left rear flaps, a handle that can be hidden in a fold between successive cushion segments, and a rear center flap with a handle aperture, such that the connected cushion segments form a pleated structure, which can be folded-out for use and folded-up for storage and transportation.

Abstract: A chair back assembly includes a substantially rigid back frame assembly, a back shell member operably supported by the back frame assembly and including a laterally extending top portion, a laterally extending bottom portion and a pair of longitudinally extending side portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and cooperating therewith to define an open space therebetween, wherein the pair of side portions are substantially rigid in a lateral direction, and wherein the back shell member is substantially rigid in a lateral direction and substantially flexibly resilient in a fore-to-aft direction, and a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space.