Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seat that includes a base and a removable support member pivotably coupled to the base and movable between a closed position and an open position. The vehicle seating assembly further includes a seatback and an attachment assembly disposed between the removable support member and the base.

Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching an external component to a chassis of a vehicle, such as components for performing snow clearance, road measurements, road surface marking assemblies, transport of vehicles or gear, including salvaging work and transport of heavy duty vehicles. The attachment system includes at least an elongated chassis coupler element, a fastening mechanism for fastening the chassis coupler element to the chassis when in a mounted position, a distance element, and a clamping mechanism. The coupler element is shaped to fit inside a hollow space of the distance element, and the clamping mechanism is operable to control an insertion length of the coupler element into the hollow space thereby controlling the clamping of the distance element and the chassis when the attachment device is in a mounted position.

Abstract: A furniture leg cap assembly for protecting furniture legs from damage includes a plate that has a plurality of fold lines integrated therein to define a plurality of wings each extending away from a central portion of the plate. The central portion is positionable against a bottom end of a furniture leg and each of the wings is folded along the fold lines such that each of the wings extends upwardly along respective sides of the furniture leg. Moreover, the plate is comprised of a resilient material to inhibit deterioration of the furniture leg resulting from sliding on a surface. Each of the wings has fasteners extended therethrough for attaching the plate to the furniture leg.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for easily and permanently leveling an appliance is described. The apparatus involves a modification to the appliance to support shims, and preferably the two-part adjustable leveling shims. Alternatively, a template for affixing two-part adjustable leveling shims is used between the appliance and the mounting surface.

Abstract: A ZTR mower adjustable toe board includes a one piece sheet metal plate having a rear portion releasably engaged to a cross member extending between left and right longitudinal frame members of a ZTR mower at a plurality of different fore and aft positions. A plurality of tabs may extend rearwardly from the rear portion, each tab having two bends for inserting and securing it in any of a plurality of slots in the cross member. The plate may include an upwardly inclined front portion positioned over a front frame member and resiliently abutting the front frame member at the plurality of different fore and aft positions. A plurality of foot pegs may be mounted to the upwardly inclined front portion.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity between the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and is operable to allow the latch to engage with the coupling portion for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity defined at least partially by the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and can interact with the latch for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat pad and a bracket configured to be held by the seat pad. The seat pad includes a first pad member and a second pad member firmer than the first pad member. The bracket includes an embedded portion embedded in the second pad member and a protrusion that protrudes outward from the second pad member. The protrusion includes an attachment surface in which a through-hole for attachment of a component is formed.

Abstract: Cart control systems and methods of controlling cart caster direction allow for operation of carts near walls without caster jamming. Cart control systems comprise a cart with one or more swivel casters, a wall, and a guide surface proximate the wall that is configured to swivel outwardly at least one of the swivel casters to be directed toward the wall when the swivel caster traverses the guide surface in a direction substantially parallel to the wall. When the caster is directed toward the wall, the floor contact of the caster is further away from the wall than the swivel axis of the caster and generally under the cart. When reversing direction, the caster swivels outwardly, with the floor contact remaining further away from the wall and generally under the cart. Thus, the caster does not swivel into the wall and jam the cart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a close out bracket for securing a seat mounting structure to a support rail in a floor of a vehicle. The bracket has a generally flat center portion that is rigidly engaged between the seat mounting structure and the support rail. The bracket also has a curved portion extending radially outward from the center portion. The curved portion has a generally inverted U shape and extends along the perimeter of the center portion. The bracket serves as a finish trim piece by closing out along the edge of the floor covering that was cut to expose the support rail below.

Abstract: A method for enhancing sales of stadium seat memorabilia by utilizing a stabilizing base, with a large surface area in the shape of sports memorabilia, such as baseball bats and/or sports figures, with or without brackets, to mount and stabilize a stadium seat for use outside of the stadium, such as at home or in a commercial setting.

Abstract: A lockdown device for a display case includes a platform configured to couple the lockdown device to a surface, and a lockdown bracket coupled to the platform and configured to attach to the display case. The lockdown bracket includes a first connecting portion having a substantially horizontal plate coupled to the platform, and a second receiving portion. The second receiving portion includes a substantially vertical plate, a first side plate having a first set of slots, the first side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. The second receiving portion also includes a second side plate having a second set of slots, the second side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. Both sets of slots are configured to attach to the display case, and the side plates are configured to reduce the movement of the lockdown bracket relative to the display case.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining at least two seats in a vertical position and a predetermined distance between rows of the at least two seats. The apparatus includes at least two substantially flat base portions; and at least two support blocks mounted a predetermined distance from each other on an upper surface of each of the base portions, wherein the at least two support blocks define a hollow region for receiving a lower end portion of a leg of a seat to maintain the seat in a vertical position. The predetermined distance between the support blocks corresponds to a predetermined distance between rows of seats.

Abstract: Devices associated with an interface that is advantageous for the customized attachment of pieces of furniture to the floor of an aircraft. The interface includes rails extending longitudinally in the aircraft cabin, able to receive anchoring devices for connecting the furniture elements to these rails. The anchoring devices include axial and radial claw clamping devices which are associated together in pairs and operated together in pairs by a single and same lever (58, 95).

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a link chain includes first and second opposed mirror image brackets each bracket having a uniformly thick base flange for mounting on a surface for support and an upstanding transverse link attachment flange which includes spaced openings symmetrically positioned for replication of a chain link plate and for attachment of the plates of a chain link to a pair of opposed spaced brackets.

Abstract: A stackable footwear storage cabinet is provided that includes a plurality of components forming a cubic arrangement inclosing an interior space for a drawer with dividers to store footwear in a vertical fashion. Two or more units capable of being interlocked in a vertical stack, counter weighted to prevent tipping over when the fully loaded drawers are extended open.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, in particular a high-pressure cleaning apparatus, is provided, on which at least one fastening device for fastening the cleaning apparatus to a carrier is disposed. The at least one fastening device comprising at least one tensioning section on which a tensile force, which is directed at the carrier, acts when the cleaning apparatus is fastened to the carrier by means of a tensioning element. At least one retaining section is connected to the at least one tensioning section, for retaining the at least one fastening device on the cleaning apparatus. The at least one fastening device has at least one support section in order to be supported on the cleaning apparatus. The support section is connected to the at least one tensioning section by at least one connecting section, the at least one connecting section yielding if the tensile force exceeds a maximum permissible tensile force.

Abstract: A chair member is in a generally planar configuration in a horizontal plane. The chair member has a distal end with a receptive section or linear edge for being contacted by a lower extent of a chair leg. A wall member has a vertical section positionable in contact with an adjacent wall. Each wall member has a horizontal section extending away from the adjacent wall and facing the chair member. An extension assembly has a distal end coupled to the chair member. The extension assembly has a proximal end coupled to the wall member.

Abstract: A system is provided for securing furniture and implements that risk tilting. The system includes a rail that is mounted on the floor and a roller that is mounted on the piece of furniture or the implement. An extension which engages into the rail so as to form a positive connection thereto is provided on the roller or a roller holder.

Abstract: A locking support assembly for a casino chair uses a support plate with a chair mount having a fixed pin protruding upwards from the support plate opposite to the mount. The pin may serve as a sole or primary guide member in the support plate to guide the support plate into horizontal alignment with a latch mounted inside a beam. The beam holds the support plate in close but unlocked engagement by a lower groove, to resist loads imposed by an attached chair. A releasable latch inside the beam receives the pin to provide locked engagement between the support plate and the beam. The beam may be fastened to a vertical surface of a gaming machine or other object. The support plate and attached chair can be released from the beam by inserting a tool through a keyhole in the beam to release the latch, while pulling the support plate outwards.

Abstract: An appliance includes a leg for support upon a support surface, an interlock switch mechanically coupled to the leg and electrically coupled to control circuitry of the appliance, an anti-tip bracket having an aperture configured to receive a portion of the leg, and means for operating the interlock switch when the leg is properly positioned within the aperture. In one example, an actuator is coupled to the leg and is movable relative to the leg when the leg is positioned within the aperture. In another example, the interlock switch includes a first and second electrode, and selective electrical contact occurs between the first and second electrodes when the actuator is moved. In another example, a member projects from the appliance and the anti-tip is configured to receive a portion of the member. A method is also provided for preventing use of an appliance due to improper installation of the appliance.

Abstract: An assembly table has a leg of a round tube, a beam, a combining unit, and wherein a table body is assembled by the upper end of the leg by using of the combining unit to combine the beam. The leg is a hollow tube. The straight positioning holes are opened at the upper end of the leg and serves to combine the combining unit. Each side of the straight positioning hole has one enhancing body. The beam is a hollow tube. The each end of the beam has a combining unit. The combining unit is welded directly to the hollow tube of the beam. The combining unit has a substrate, a stud, a washer, a nut and a positioning pin. The stud and the positioning pin are fixed firmly on the substrate. The washer is looped on the stud. The nut is screwed in the stud.

Abstract: A securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance, such as a washing machine or a clothes dryer. The securing bracket is connected between the rear legs of the appliance and an adjacent wall to prevent skidding of the appliance on the floor. The securing bracket also includes a shock absorber for dampening vibrations transmitted from the appliance to the securing bracket and an attached wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow post anchoring device. The anchoring device includes a mounting plate for mounting onto a base and equipped with upwardly extending legs designed to mate onto the internal cornered recession of the hollow post. The legs include inwardly bent indentations which when biased outwardly with a biasing plate will wedge the legs firmly against the cornered recesses and anchor the hollow post onto a suitable base, such as a porch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening plate to fasten a hinge arm of a furniture hinge to a carrier wall consisting of an elongated base plate having at least two boreholes to receive fastening elements, of a cover plate covering the base plate at least in part and being guided in a transversely displaceable manner thereon, and of an eccentric to displace the cover plate with respect to the base plate. In accordance with the invention, the base plate has in its central region at least one lower tang bent down through 180 degrees whose lateral edges are supported at the inner lateral edges of tangs bent down through 180 degrees at the cover plate.

Abstract: A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the legs is provided with a slot extending to a terminal end thereof and is defined by side flanges which are interconnected by a raised connecting portion. Apertures are provided in the side flanges for use in securing the bracket to a supporting surface or an upstanding wall. In addition, the central portion includes a recess formed with holes for use in toe nailing or screwing the bracket in place. The bracket is adapted to be secured in place with a selected one of the legs extending along the supporting surface in order that a support leg of an appliance can be slid beneath and retained by the bracket.

Abstract: A quick release extrusion bracket with a lock is provided. The quick release extrusion bracket secures a chair, stool, seat, etc. with a base plate at the end of a supporting post, leg, etc. to a floor. The quick release extrusion bracket enables the quick and easy release of the base plate from the bracket, thereby facilitating the simple and quick removal of the chair, stool, seat, etc. The lock enables the base plate to be locked to the bracket so that it may not be removed by a patron or other person without an appropriate tool or key.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A portable hold down device removably connectable to a portable object, such as a portable folding chair, for maintaining the portable object in a substantially stable condition is provided. The portable hold down device is provided with a portable hold down assembly, a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly. The hold down assembly has a weight sufficient to maintain the object in the substantially stable condition when the hold down assembly is connected to the portable object. The first connector assembly is fastened to the hold down member. The first connector assembly is removably connectable to the portable object whereby when the first connector assembly is connected to the portable object, the portable object is maintained in the substantially stable condition. The second connector assembly is supported by at least one of the hold down assembly and the first connector assembly so as to be extendable outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An anchoring device for a conventional folding chair employs a longitudinal rod and two brackets attached to a vertical support member. A retention element on the chair's backrest engages the rod and allows for slidable movement. The rear legs of the chair are pivotally attached to brackets at or near the floor. The arrangement allows the chair to be open and closed and while retained against a wall.

Abstract: This invention provides a mounting structure 10 for releasably securing an auditorium seating unit to the floor. The mounting structure includes a bracket support 12 which is a rectangular casing 32 equipped with openings 40 & 42 interconnected with a pathway slot 46. The mounting structure includes a plate member 16 that is permanently part of the leg or stanchion of the seating unit. The plate member has a stud fastener 52 and a nut/bolt arrangement 62 that depends from the plate member and are received in the openings 40 & 42. The stud 52 and the nut/bolt arrangement 62 are received in the pathway slot 46 and the fasteners 52 & 62 are guided into the openings 40 & 42. The stud 52 and nut/bolt 62 secure the seating unit to the bracket support 12. Cover plates 114 serve to cover the exposed bracket support 12 absent the seating unit 28. The plate member is equipped with a guide element 102 to facilitate locating the openings when restoring the seating unit to this auditorium.

Abstract: An apparatus releasably clamps a wheeled or castored object to the floor or other surface to thereby restrain its movement during a seismic event such as an earthquake. The apparatus comprises a pair of wheel tracks or receivers which guide the castors into position whereby a pair of horizontally projecting pins on the receivers enter corresponding openings on the object and snubbers on the receivers abut the object. An overcenter locking clamp releasably holds the object in place.

Abstract: A system to attach seats, in particular rows of lightweight seats to the light gauge deck of a high passenger marine craft. Horizontal flanges of aluminum angles (23) form a T-shaped foot locking within cavity (35) of track (29) fixed to the deck. High tensile tie straps (27a, 27b) are held between the vertical webs of the angles (23) by pins (69). A tubular pedestal (25) has upper recesses (49) which mate with a box beam supporting the seats. Threaded studs (73)of the tie straps (27a, 27b) are bolted to the box beam so that inertial forces arising in the event of an impact of the craft will be uniformly distributed by the pedestal, tie straps (27a, 27b), and angles (23), to the track for dissipation over an extended length of track, thus reducing the effects of localized shear. On assembly of the system, the angles (23) need not to be slid along the track but may be inserted individually being later spaced apart by insertion of tie straps (27a, 27b) so as to laterally the cavity (35).

Abstract: A rotatable and transferable stanchion assembly includes an elongate body having an upper end portion adapted to receive and secure thereto an accessory, and a lower end portion. A cap is mounted on the lower end portion of the body and has a lower portion with an outer external surface. A location plate, which is fastened to a flat surface, has a socket formed therein shaped for receiving the lower portion of the cap. A stud and bolt assembly secure the cap to the location plate in such a position that the lower portion of the cap is disposed within the socket of the location plate wherein the body and cap are adapted to rotate relative to the location plate. A locking plate of the present invention rotatably locks the elongate body and cap in place with respect to the location plate at a desired angle of rotation.

Abstract: A wall contacting prevention device being positionable on a floor with a finish and receiving right and left rear legs of a typical piece of furniture while maintaining the typical piece of furniture a predetermined distance from a wall that includes a right wall contacting prevention device and a left wall contacting prevention device. The right wall contacting prevention device has a longitudinal midpoint and is positionable on the floor, in abutment with the wall, and receives the right rear leg of the typical piece of furniture while maintaining the typical piece of furniture the predetermined distance from the wall.

Abstract: A lawn chair leveling block includes a portable rigid, flat ground-engaging pad designed to support the lawn chair in a level position on a sloped ground surface. The pad is provided with an upstanding elevation block having a deep groove along a top surface, and the groove is designed to cradle a U-shaped leg of the chair. Blind holes positioned in the pad at opposite ends of the elevation block are designed to support individual tubular, vertical chair legs. In addition to being utilized for leveling a lawn chair on a sloped surface, the block prevents a chair leg from sinking into soft soil so as to eliminate the risk of the chair tipping over.

Abstract: A device for securing a bed to a wall. The inventive device includes a mounting plate securable to a wall surface. A fixed engaging member is mounted to the mounting plate and receives a first leg of a bed. A movable engaging member is coupled to the mounting plate and can be positioned into engagement with a second leg of the bed to secure the bed relative to the wall.

Abstract: An anti-tip device is provided for an appliance in the form of a first bracket secured to a floor and having an open-ended slot for receiving a support leg of the appliance. A second bracket is secured to the first bracket and is capable of engaging an interlock switch of an appliance. The engagement of the interlock switch by the second bracket is indicative of proper installation of the appliance. Further, use of the appliance is prevented by improper installation using the control circuitry of the appliance connected to the interlock switch.

Abstract: A device for selectively anchoring a seat assembly, such as a stool or chair, relative to a fixed station, such as a gaming machine or service station. The anchoring device includes a sled or support base for the seat assembly and a quick release anchoring system or connector assembly for releasably locking the sled or support base in a desired position relative to the fixed station and limiting lateral sliding movement of the sled in its locked position. The anchoring system is operable using a very small degree of vertical lifting of the seat assembly and sled base and which is locked automatically in the mating bracket against lateral displacement from the bracket after installation of the seat assembly in the mating bracket.

Abstract: A chair stabilizing device for rotatable attachment to a ground level, horizontally extending leg member portion of, for example, a lawn or beach chair. The device includes a stabilizing base and a gripping member fixed to the base. A slit in the portion of the gripping member not fixed to the base provides access to a central opening sized and shaped to receive the horizontally extending leg member portion. The gripping member is sufficiently flexible to permit installation of the device by inserting the leg member portion through the slit into the central opening. The gripping member is also sufficiently firm to grip and hold the leg member portion within the central opening and to hold the base parallel to the leg member portion during use of the chair. The base, on installation of the device, extends sufficiently outward to the side of the chair to prevent tipping of the chair to the side during use.

Abstract: The seat system comprises:two housings (7) including respective grooves (9) and secured to said base, the housings extending approximately parallel to each other;at least two legs (11) each including an elongate shank (15) terminated at each of its two ends by respective angled projections (15, 17), the bottom end ones of said projections (17) of the legs being inserted in the grooves (9) of respective ones of the housings (7) and being retained therein in such a manner that the shanks are upstanding while sloping relative to the vertical;a device (20) for locking the legs axially in their respective housings;a seat proper (10) suitable for standing on the angled projections at the top ends of the shanks (15); anda quick-fastening device for fastening the seat proper to the top angled projections of said shanks.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved pedestal mounting assembly and in particular a pedestal mounting assembly that has a removable post. The post and base are locked together by opposed mounting teeth located respectively on the post and base. The post is inserted into the base, rotated through about 90.degree. until the teeth engage locking the post to the base. To remove the post from the base, the post must be raised to disengage the teeth and permit rotation of the post with respect to the base. To facilitate mounting and release, a key and slot with stops are provided to control rotation and axial movement.

Abstract: A theater chair is removably mounted to the floor of a theater so that it may be quickly removed when needed to provide space for a patron using a wheelchair. A tool is required to remove the chair from its mount. Holes are formed in the floor of the theater, and each hole is covered with a cover plate. A base plate has a pair of ears attached to its leading edge that engage the front cover plates to hold down the front of the base plate. Rear foot anchors are mounted to the trailing edge of the base plate and these rear foot anchors releasably engage the rear cover plates to hold down the back of the base plate. The rear foot anchors are movably mounted and release the rear cover plates when moved by the tool. The tool includes an elongate rod at the end of a handle so that when the handle is rotated rearwardly, each rear foot anchor is displaced and releases its associated rear cover plate so that the chair can be detached. The chair is also easily reinstalled with the aid of the tool.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a plurality of independent seating sections together to form a modular sofa assembly. Each of the independent seating sections has lower front and rear end portions which include front and rear cross bars, respectively. A first elongated frame rail secures to each of the rear cross bars when the independent seating sections are placed closely adjacent each other in a side-by-side configuration. A second elongated frame rail similarly attaches to the front cross bars of each chair seating section when the seating section are positioned closely adjacent each other in a side-by-side configuration. The first and second elongated frame rails are removably secured to the cross bars preferably via threaded screws and can therefore be attached quickly and easily if the sofa is to be disassembled and moved.

Abstract: A cart apparatus for lifting and moving aircraft chair units is described. The cart comprises a U-shaped frame with two sets of swivel-mounted casters on the bottom of the frame for mobility. A pair of upright support tube members with angle support members at their ends extend above the frame to support the rear stretcher bar of the chair unit. The baggage bar of the chair unit is held in place by a stop at the end of each leg of the U-shaped frame. A releasable retaining device for holding the baggage bar against the stop is also provided. The cart enables a single person to easily place the chair unit on the cart and move the cart and chair unit from place to place.

Abstract: System in which a stanchion and an attached accessory can be moved and locked to any one of a number of location plates, each plate having a socket to receive a cap at the lower end of the stanchion, and threaded means for locking the cap and socket together.

Abstract: A detachable anchoring device for a seat assembly which is attached through a support member to a substantially planar sled support base having a quick release connector assembly capable of releasably connecting the planar base in a desired position with respect to a fixed station. The quick release connector assembly includes a bracket connected to a machine or service counter and a connecting member for releasably connecting a first portion of the planar base to the bracket, the planar base remaining substantially in contact with a portion of a planar floor surface during connecting to the bracket. Locking means may be included to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the anchoring device.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably mounting a chair assembly to a rigid support surface such as an arena floor. The apparatus essentially comprises a base, a plurality of seat support members, a plurality of alignment members, removable securing means and unlocking means. The seat support members are attached to and extend upward from the base. The top parts of the seat support members attach to a seat member. The alignment members extend downward from opposite sides of the base and fit into openings in a rigid support surface, such as the floor of an arena. They ensure that the chair is properly aligned when installed. The removable securing means fits through an opening in the center of the base. Placing the removable securing means through an opening in the base and engaging it into an opening in the floor secures the detachable arena chair to the rigid support surface. The removable securing means is designed to be only engaged and disengaged with the unlocking means.

Abstract: A floor section assembly having a post anchor built into one of the floor panels for use with portable sectionalized flooring suitable for a volleyball court or the like is disclosed. The post anchor includes a base assembly attached to the undersurface of one of the panels and is coupled to a plurality of adjacent panels by tubes attached to the undersurface of the panels and coupled together by a rigid member extending through aligned tubes. This structure provides a broad base of support for the post carrying a volleyball net which can absorb moments placed on the post without the need for connecting the post to the base on which the flooring is assembled.