Convertible Patents (Class 297/118)
  • Patent number: 12145024
    Abstract: The portable therapy chair is a wheelchair. The portable therapy chair is an exercise device used by a patient. The patient sits in the portable therapy chair to exercise. The portable therapy chair provides a counterforce for use by the patient during leg exercises. The portable therapy chair comprises a seat, a plurality of resistance pedals, and an assistance circuit. The plurality of resistance pedals and the assistance circuit attaches to the seat. The seat is a collapsible structure such that the volume of the portable therapy chair reduces for transport. The patient moves the plurality of resistance pedals. The plurality of resistance pedals provides a counterforce against the movement by the patient. The assistance circuit is an electric circuit. The assistance circuit generates the counterforce provided to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventor: Wesley Gregory
  • Patent number: 12134474
    Abstract: The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat, a shell defining an opening that allows a passenger to egress between an aisle and the seat and a door, comprising a base portion, translatable in a first direction across the opening of the shell, between a retracted position and an extended position, and a second portion, translatable relative to the base portion in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction, between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the second portion is in the deployed position, the base portion is able to translate between the extended position and the retracted position. The invention also provides a method of opening and a method of closing a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED
    Inventors: James B. Woodington, Heather CK Leung, Michael Riley
  • Patent number: 12127647
    Abstract: The present application discloses a cane with seat, comprising: a cane pole, having a pole body, a pole foot and a sliding sleeve, a peripheral surface of the pole body is provided with a protruding limiting block, a top end of the pole foot is combined with a bottom end of the pole body, the sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body; two chair poles, each with a pivot rod and a chair foot rod, a top of the chair foot rod is detachably inserted into a bottom end of the pivot rod, the pivot rods of the two chair poles are pivotally connected to both sides of the pole body of the cane; two chair pole elastic ropes, respectively arranged inside the corresponding chair poles; a chair cushion, a back surface of which is provided with two chair foot clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Lee
  • Patent number: 12121126
    Abstract: A suitcase convertible into a tattoo bed, including a parallelepiped body equipped with lower wheels, and with a extractable handle a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion hinged to each other along a central profile of a lower portion of the parallelepiped body. The suitcase is positionable reversibly between an open configuration, in which the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are extended horizontally, and a closed configuration, in which the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are adjacent to each other to form the parallelepiped body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventor: Federico Costantini
  • Patent number: 12110716
    Abstract: An aircraft seat module having a flight passenger seating area has a door unit which in at least one operating state is configured at least to close a passage region to the flight passenger seating area, and has a locking device for the door unit, which is configured to lock the door unit in an open position, in particular a maximally open stowage position, and to this end comprises at least one actuator device which has at least two movably supported locking elements, which are in each case adjustable between a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein that the locking device has a locking state indication unit which at least in the maximally open position of the door unit is configured to detect and indicate incomplete locking of at least one of the two locking elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Alexander Rechlin
  • Patent number: 12036076
    Abstract: A medical instrument tray for supporting medical instruments and connecting to a medical vacuum hose and evacuating gases and debris from a procedure area to reduce spread of airborne bacteria, viruses, or other contaminates comprises an upper surface and a laminar air flow suction device. The upper surface supports the medical instruments. The laminar air flow suction device extends below the upper surface and comprises a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is configured to connect to the medical vacuum hose and has a first opening width. The second opening has a second opening width that is wider than the first opening width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas H. Faerber
  • Patent number: 12030642
    Abstract: The present invention relates essentially to a double-door module for aircraft seats, characterized in that it comprises: a first door that is mobile in translation between a stowed position and a deployed position, a second door that is mobile in translation between a stowed position and a deployed position, the first door and the second door overlapping completely when the first door and the second door are simultaneously in the stowed position, and a control system comprising a device for locking and unlocking the first door and/or the second door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Safran Seats
    Inventors: Franck Jasny, Daniele Guerra, Denys Lavergne, Bruno Lopez, Christian Verny
  • Patent number: 11975843
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly of individual seats intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin, the assembly comprising: —a first seat and a second seat, a central console arranged between the first seat and the second seat, the central console comprising a first foot area and a second foot area extending in two opposite directions, —a seat surface width of the first seat being smaller in a portion of the seat opposite the second foot area in relation to a width of a portion of the seat surface opposite the first foot area so as to increase a space between the seat surface of the first seat and the second foot area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Safran Seats
    Inventors: Franck Jasny, Charles Ehrmann, Laurent Ligonniere, Daniele Guerra, Blong Siong
  • Patent number: 11969093
    Abstract: A modular furniture seat assembly comprises a seating portion having a front end, a rear end, a pair of opposing side edges, and a seating connector component on each of the opposing side edges. A back portion is provided and has a lower end, an upper end, and a pair of opposing side edges. The lower end of the back portion connects to the rear end of the seating portion. A pair of lateral support arm assemblies is provided, each having an inner surface and an outer surface, with each of the pair of lateral support arm assemblies having a first arm connector component which is releasably connectable to the seating connector component. The lateral support arm assemblies comprise an armrest portion and a leg portion, with the leg portion supporting the modular furniture seating item when it is an assembled condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Venkataramu Bangalore
  • Patent number: 11944577
    Abstract: A patient transport apparatus transports a patient over a floor surface. The patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure and support wheels coupled to the support structure. An auxiliary wheel is coupled to the support structure to influence motion of the patient transport apparatus over the floor surface to assist users. An actuator is operatively coupled to the auxiliary wheel and operable to move the auxiliary wheel relative to the support structure from a retracted position to a deployed position. A user interface sensor is operatively connected to the actuator and configured to generate signals responsive to the user touching the user interface. A controller is operatively coupled to the user interface sensor and the actuator to operate the actuator in response to detection of signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Anish Paul, Richard A. Derenne, Fanqi Meng, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Jeffrey Alan Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11925829
    Abstract: An adjustable exercise bench comprising: a back support coupled to a seat support, the back support is adjustable between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position, the back support having a first support portion and a second support portion, wherein the first support portion and the second support portion are adjustable together, or the second support portion is separately adjustable from the first support portion, between the generally horizontal position and the inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hablamer, LLC
    Inventor: Carlos E. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 11805912
    Abstract: A foldable camping chair, including a foldable supporting frame which includes a connecting unit arranged between two front supporting blocks, a rear supporting block and the two front supporting blocks defining a triangular shape, two side connecting rods, and two front connecting rods; two recessed grooves are formed on a front side of the rear supporting block; two ends of each side connecting rod are movably articulated with a corresponding recessed groove and fixedly plugged in a corresponding front supporting block respectively; two ends of each front connecting rod is movably articulated with an end of the connecting unit and a front supporting block respectively; lower and upper ends of each front supporting block are plugged with a front supporting leg and a front supporting rod respectively; lower and upper ends of the rear supporting block are plugged with a rear supporting leg and a rear supporting rod respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Jiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11553795
    Abstract: An apparatus for a mobile floor standing structure with a wheeled base, attached to a dry-erase board is described. The dry erase board can be secured to the stand at a vertical orientation to give rise to a vertically standing writable dry-erase board. Alternatively, the dry-erase board being pivotably oriented form a vertical position to a horizontal position to yield into a writable dry erase board in a table configuration. The wheeled base adds ease in maneuverability and portability of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: ICP Construction, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Avallon
  • Patent number: 11470932
    Abstract: A luggage system with a wardrobe element which extends from the luggage portion and supports a crossbar for hanging clothing or costumes. An arm extends away from the crossbar for supporting a privacy curtain. The wardrobe element is secured within the sides of the luggage, and the opening of the luggage can be opened and closed without needing to store the wardrobe element. In a preferred embodiment, the wardrobe element includes two pairs of structural legs extending out of respective pockets within the luggage, the legs terminating at the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Sanni McKelvey, Stephen McKelvey
  • Patent number: 11433787
    Abstract: A child seat transporting system comprising a base being detachably connectable to a vehicle seat, a safety part being detachably connectable to the base and a child seat being detachably connectable to the safety part. The child seat comprises at least one child seat handle to carry the child seat when disconnected from the safety part. The safety part, when disconnected from the base, is detachably connectable to a frame of a stroller, whereby when the safety part with the child seat connected thereto is connected to the frame of the stroller, the child seat is detachable from the safety part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Olfers, Robért Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Sanders Gerardus Toonders
  • Patent number: 11427458
    Abstract: The refillable drinking container for use with a water-dispensing system. The refillable drinking container for use with a water-dispensing system stores a fluid that is consumed as a beverage. The refillable drinking container for use with a water-dispensing system measures the stored fluid. The refillable drinking container for use with a water-dispensing system refills the fluid when the volume of the stored fluid falls below a previously determined level. The refillable drinking container for use with a water-dispensing system heats the stored fluid at a previously determined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Mullenaux
  • Patent number: 11375821
    Abstract: A convertible meditation cushion that facilitates multiple postural positions for meditation, including sitting, kneeling, and lying down. The preferred embodiment of the cushion has three semi-circular segments that are connected in series with hinges. The hinges allow the three semi-circular segments to be rotated with respect to one another to create a variety of configurations to facilitate the multiple postural positions for meditation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Tangie Purvis, Joseph Purvis, Cameron Purvis
  • Patent number: 11371224
    Abstract: The water-dispensing method for furniture incorporates a water recovery process, a water STT process, and a discharge process. The water recovery process: a) converts water contained in a gas phase in the atmosphere into water in a liquid phase; b) initially treats the converted liquid phase water to remove microorganisms and other chemical contaminations; and c) transports the initially treated liquid phase water to the water STT process. The water STT process: a) receives and stores the initially treated (liquid phase) water from the water recovery process; b) subsequently treats the stored water with a final treatment to remove microorganisms and other chemical contaminations; and, c) transports the treated stored water to the discharge process. The discharge process: a) receives the water from the water STT process after the final treatment; and, b) controls the discharge of the water received from the water STT process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Mullenaux
  • Patent number: 11363892
    Abstract: A chair that converts into a bed. The chair includes a sleeper frame assembly with a back frame assembly coupled with a hinge to a rear frame assembly. A sliding coupling connects the back frame assembly to a moveable seat assembly with a seat frame assembly. The sliding coupling includes a slotted bracket which may include a flanged beam. When the moveable seat assembly is moved forward, the back frame assembly and rear frame assembly unfold into planar alignment with the seat frame assembly, whereby cushions on each frame assembly form a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Roadwire, LLC
    Inventors: Leobardo Hernandez Rodriguez, Jose G. Hernandez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11350749
    Abstract: A modular furniture seat assembly comprises a seating portion having a front end, a rear end, a pair of opposing side edges, and a seating connector component on each of the opposing side edges. A back portion is provided and has a lower end, an upper end, and a pair of opposing side edges. The lower end of the back portion connects to the rear end of the seating portion. A pair of lateral support arm assemblies is provided, each having an inner surface and an outer surface, with each of the pair of lateral support arm assemblies having a first arm connector component which is releasably connectable to the seating connector component. The lateral support arm assemblies comprise an armrest portion and a leg portion, with the leg portion supporting the modular furniture seating item when it is an assembled condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Venkataramu Bangalore
  • Patent number: 11206930
    Abstract: A multi-stage linkage interlocking structure of a swing dining chair comprising a swing arm and a chair body. The chair body comprises a seat and a backrest. A multi-stage included-angle adjustment device is arranged between the seat and the backrest. The swing arm is provided with a mounting base, and the seat is rotatably connected with the mounting base. A first locking device is arranged between the seat and the mounting base for locking the seat. The seat is provided with a second locking device for locking the first locking device. A sliding connection rod in linkage with the backrest is provided for unlocking the second locking device. A third locking device in linkage with the mounting base and interacting with the multi-stage included-angle adjustment device is arranged between the seat and the mounting base. The present disclosure has a simple structure, achieves convenient operation and safety, and avoids mal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Jianlun Chen
  • Patent number: 11077379
    Abstract: The present system relates to a toy and play system that provides 360-degree play surfaces along with extendable play areas. Multiple embodiments of the toys may be arranged proximal to one another to create an extended play environment. The toys may be manipulated from a closed orientation to an open orientation that provides for horizontal and vertical play while maintaining stability of the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Big Monster Toys LLC
    Inventors: George Glasenhardt, Brian Kujawski
  • Patent number: 11066286
    Abstract: The water-dispensing system for furniture further includes a plurality of vessel structures. Each of the plurality of vessel structures is a mechanical structure that contains the water in preparation for consumption. The plurality of vessel structures automatically refills the water after the water has been consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Mullenaux
  • Patent number: 11033111
    Abstract: A convertible seat including: a support frame; and a user support having a support surface on one side defining a rounded periphery, the user support being movable from a first configuration supported by the support frame with the rounded periphery presented upwardly, to a second configuration supported by the support frame such that a seat or seat base is presented upwardly, the seat or seat base being substantially flat or at least less rounded than the rounded periphery, with the support surface being stowed substantially below the seat or seat base in the second configuration. The seat allows the attainment in a single unit both the healthy balance/core-strengthening of a fitness chair and a conventional chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: HARMONI-US PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Annick Marie Lourdes Rochecouste, John Rochecouste
  • Patent number: 10806278
    Abstract: A generally U-shaped body pillow comprising a pillow pocket in the crown or center section. The pillow pocket in the center section is sized to removably receive a bed pillow of the user's choice. The pillow pocket is formed by a back panel that extends substantially the width of the bed pillow and a front panel that is no more than about half the width of the bed pillow. In this way, the user's head, neck and shoulders rest primarily on the bed pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Jamie S. Leach
  • Patent number: 10702064
    Abstract: Implementations of mobile platforms for assisting a person with a physical disability may include a base coupled to a motor and a deck coupled to a base, wherein the motor is configured to move the deck along the base. The mobile platform may also include a controller coupled with the motor that is configured to direct the motor that moves the deck over the base to a first position to allow a user to sit on a first seating device resting on the deck and to direct the movement of the deck to a second position different from the first position to allow a user to sit on a second seating device resting on the deck, wherein the first seating device and the second seating device are each configured to seat a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Mobility Transfer Experts, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Beattie, John Cantone
  • Patent number: 10626581
    Abstract: The water dispensing system for furniture includes a water dispensing system that is built into or attached onto an item of furniture. Water is stored within a reservoir within a water system housing and may be pumped through a first filter to one of two retractable hoses. The water is provided via a dehumidifier and second filter that draw moisture from the air and purify the resulting water. At least one retractable hose is provided, and includes a mouthpiece. When the at least one retractable hose is released, said hose is pulled back into the item of furniture to stay out of the way. When not in use, the retractable hoses are wound around spring-loaded reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Mullenaux
  • Patent number: 10618435
    Abstract: A child restraint includes an infant carrier and a handle coupled to the infant carrier. The handle is mounted for movement relative to the infant carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenille Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, David A. Lehman, Mei-Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 10576845
    Abstract: A vehicle seat to be mounted on a vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat includes a cushion frame, a back frame, a leg portion that couples the cushion frame to the vehicle side on a seat front side of the back frame. The leg portion includes a leg body extending downward from the cushion frame, and a fixing portion fixing the leg body to at least one of the cushion frame and the vehicle side. The fixing portion is displaced in a seat front or seat rear direction with respect to the leg body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kenji Furukawa, Teruyuki Shimizu
  • Patent number: 10517447
    Abstract: An auxiliary toilet seat assembly for assisting an obese individual with urinating and defecating into a toilet includes a chair that is selectively positioned over a toilet. The chair is selectively mounted thereby facilitating urination and defecation into the toilet. The chair has a weight capacity of at least 130.0 kg to support an obese user. The chair has an aperture extending therethrough to pass urination and defecation therethrough and into the toilet. A cushion is coupled to the chair for enhancing comfort of the chair. A pan is slidably coupled to the chair to capture the urination and defecation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Nye
  • Patent number: 10517403
    Abstract: Seat with backs are constructed incorrectly. The problem is the curve at the thoracic region in the chair back that pulls a person into a c-curve skimp. All previous attempts to correct this problem focus on the wrong area (cervical, lumbar or full back) or are shaped/sized incorrectly. Our Seat Device to Correct the C Curve Posture While Sitting fixes this problem. It is does so for three reasons: because of its specific placement at the thoracic region only, that it is constructed to be evenly flat for support to hold the spine in correct alignment, and how the seat device attaches depending on specific seating challenges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventors: Shirley Diane Glasgow, Stacy Glasgow Steffes
  • Patent number: 10421376
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a vehicle seat with a convertible seat back. In one embodiment the seat back has a seat back cushion with left and right spaced apart side portions and a lower lumbar portion, with a center cushion disposed in a first position between the side portions and above the lumbar portion of the seat back cushion. The center cushion has a lower end attached to the seat back, a back side facing the seat back, and a front side facing away from the seat back. The center cushion is configured to be moveable from the first position to a second position in which the upper end is proximate a lower end of the seat back, and the front side is facing a front side of a lumbar portion of the seat back cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Armorworks Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Bosen, Jose G. Olivarez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10160363
    Abstract: A baby changing station is provided for a motor vehicle. That baby changing station includes a car seat having a seat bottom and a seat back. A cavity is provided in a rear face of the seat back. A cover is carried on the seat back. That cover is displaceable between a first position covering and concealing the cavity and a second position opening the cavity. The baby changing station also includes a storage net carried on a first face of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Eduardo Arturo Aguilar Ruelas
  • Patent number: 10131284
    Abstract: The present invention provides an object holding device used in a vehicle seat. The object holding device comprises an object holder coupled to an extendable device via a deployment rod and is extended and retracted in and out a map pocket of the vehicle seat. An extendable rod of the extendable device is pivotably connected with the deployment rod and lockable with the deployment rod. At a first position where the deployment rod forms a first angle with the extendable rod, the object holder is changeable at a slanted position and a leveled position to hold an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Connie Kang, Zhenwei Cai, Stella Zhang
  • Patent number: 10126720
    Abstract: An intelligence computer desk and chair system includes a platform, a carriage, and a control unit. The carriage is located on the platform. The control unit is electrically connected to the carriage. The control unit controls the carriage to move relative to the platform according to a built-in program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Creating Nano Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Yu-Fing Liu
  • Patent number: 10098468
    Abstract: A furniture device is disclosed comprising six individual pieces that interconnect to form a cube. The pieces include two substantially L-shaped side portions, one substantially L-shaped central portion adapted to fit between the two substantially L-shaped side portions, a substantially L-shaped top portion adapted to fit between the two substantially L-shaped side portions and on top of the substantially L-shaped central portion, and two arc-sided rectangle portions adapted to fit between the substantially L-shaped top portion and substantially L-shaped central portion. The six pieces can be arranged in a various forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Robert J. Olsen
  • Patent number: 10098469
    Abstract: There is provided a pivoting bench comprising a central spine extending along a longitudinal axis; seat slats configured to be mounted to the central spine and to rotate about the longitudinal axis for alternating a seating surface formed by at least a part of the seat slats from a first side of the bench to a second side of the bench opposite the first side with respect to the longitudinal axis of the central spine; and a support structure for supporting the central spine, the boomerang-shaped seat slats and the bench to the ground. The seat slats are boomerang shaped seat slats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Anna Szonyi
  • Patent number: 10016101
    Abstract: A chair assembly including a toilet seat, a chair seat lid and a backrest. The toilet seat, the lid and the backrest are connected relative to one another such that they are positionable in alternative chair and toilet-use modes. The lid is behind the generally upright backrest when the assembly is in the toilet-use mode and is on the toilet seat when the assembly is in the chair mode. The assembly can have self-supporting legs whereby it can form a standalone chair remote from the toilet. When in a male urination mode, the toilet seat is lifted and the backrest is in a lifted, generally horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Albi Design I LLC
    Inventors: Aryeh Leib Schottenstein, Marcy Elizabeth Kelly
  • Patent number: 9980572
    Abstract: A sofa bed with a seat back assembly, seat, side frame assembly and lock and release member. The side frame assembly includes a side frame and a link assembly connected to the side frame. The link assembly moves between a first position and a second position to allow for conversion of the sofa bed between a sofa position and a bed position. The lock and release mechanism locks the link assembly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jerry A. Thurow
  • Patent number: 9962310
    Abstract: An apparatus for stretching includes a base element, a housing, a strap element, and a ratcheting element. The housing has a strap egress, a first handle, and a second handle. The strap element has a first end and a second end, where the first end is coupled with the base element and the second end is mounted on a rotating element within the housing, such that the strap element can move in and out of the egress. The ratcheting element is for decreasing an exposed length of the strap between the base element and the housing by rotating one of the handles in a first direction. The base element has a diameter that is adjustable between an operating configuration and a stored configuration. The base element forms a planar surface when in the operating configuration and holds the housing above the planar surface when the base element is in the stored configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Warren J Wright, Virgilio Blasco
  • Patent number: 9955790
    Abstract: A folding stool comprises a seat portion, a backrest and a hinge device connecting the seat portion and the backrest. The hinge device comprises a first hinge and a second hinge rotatably connected. Two first hinges are respectively fixed to the backrest and the seat portion, the first hinge comprises two ear portions, the second hinge comprises four ear portions, and the four ear portions of the second hinge are respectively connected to four ear portions of the two first hinges by means of two rotary shafts. A position limiting board is fixed on the back surface of the second hinge, and the position limiting board comprises two oppositely provided position limiting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: WUXI HOUSETEX INDUSTRIES CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hongyan Tang
  • Patent number: 9854882
    Abstract: A device that can be configured as a walking aid, such as one or more canes, or as a chair for sitting. In the walking aid configuration, the device may include two canes. Each cane may have a main leg and a secondary leg that may be rotated parallel to the main leg to form a cane, or rotated away from the main leg to form one half of a chair support. One of the canes may include a seat crossbar that folds out and extends between the two chair supports formed from the two canes. Handles may be attached or integrated into the main legs. Because the chair configuration may be formed from only five linear members (two main legs, two secondary legs, and the seat crossbar), the canes may be compact and lightweight when folded up into the walking aid configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Maria Peck
  • Patent number: 9809140
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a disassemblable platform system in a pickup truck cab, or other vehicle, such as, but not limited to, a SUV or van that (after installation), comprises: a plurality of panels (generally, 40, as installed) relatively positioned to form a flat, raised rigid platform 41 in a pickup truck cab and that is elevated above lower seat cushions, where such panels include two rear panels 1,2 (i.e., in the rear seat area), a driver area panel 3, a passenger area panel 6, and a console area panel 42 between said driver area panel and said passenger area panel. The system further includes horizontal supports 43 that underlie at least some of said panels, such horizontal supports including at least two right-left horizontal support bars 44 (i.e., a horizontal support bar that is installed in a right-left direction defined by the vehicle); and panel-attached horizontal supports 45, each of which is attached to a panel to which it is dedicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Notel Enterprise LLC
    Inventor: Brian Saunders
  • Patent number: 9693639
    Abstract: A child-supporting device including a child-seat assembly mounted to and supported by a rocker frame assembly. The seat assembly includes a backrest, a footrest, or both, pivotably adjustable between reclined and inclined positions. A recline adjustment mechanism is operable to selectively lock the seat in the reclined or inclined position for use, then release the seat for pivotal adjustment to the other position. In some embodiments, a linkage interconnects the backrest and the footrest so that pivoting one of them synchronously pivots the other one. And in some embodiments, the footrest is detachable and a quick connect/disconnect mechanism is provided that permits operation of the recline adjustment mechanism when the footrest is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Corso, Eric A. Lange
  • Patent number: 9682779
    Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular an aircraft seat, includes at least one seating device, which has at least one seat unit and at least one bench unit, which is arranged at one side of the seat unit in a transverse direction oriented at least substantially perpendicular to a seat unit longitudinal direction. The bench unit, in at least one seat position, can have at least one bench unit section which projects rearward beyond the seat unit in relation to the seat unit longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Satoshi Hasegawa, Djunianto Ko, Jochen Lohrmann, Juri Vnukovski, Vasco Broenner, Timea Roderwald-Vincze
  • Patent number: 9650145
    Abstract: A vehicle seat such as an aircraft seat 1 comprises a seat pan 2 and a backrest 3. The backrest 3 includes a movable element 16 which is detachable from the backrest and attachable to the seat pan 2 to extend the seat pan surface. The movable element 16 may for example comprise the cushion and supporting structure of the headrest part of the backrest or may comprise just the cushion. Thus, in a row of such seats, an extended bed-like surface may be provided without adding substantially to the weight or bulk of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Trevor Edouard Lambert
  • Patent number: 9610899
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising: a removable seat bottom for a vehicle comprising a seat cushion and a storage unit, wherein the seat cushion is pivotally attached to the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: James F. Pywell
  • Patent number: 9591924
    Abstract: Multifunctional device can be used, inter alia, as a stool, table, bench, or toilet, and can be carried on one's back. There are also many accessories that, in embodiments, are added to the basic structure, such as a back rest, a shooting stick with adjustable height, an umbrella, a hunting blind attachment, a privacy skirt, and toilet paper holders. The basic structure contains, in embodiments, shaped functionality for propping elongate items, e.g., a rifle or fishing pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony W. O'Neal
  • Patent number: 9580031
    Abstract: A divider configured to be secured in the seats of automobiles for forming a physical barrier between passengers is disclosed herein. The divider can be used for children, pets, or adults. A rectangular prism shaped booster may be provided below the divider for raising the height of the divider. The profile of the divider is designed to fit securely against the back of a seat and the bottom of the seat. The curved front side of the divider allows the driver to view all passengers, maintain views out the windows, and still be an effective barrier without being so large as to be in the way. A notch is provided in the curved front side of the divider for receiving a seat belt or strap for securing the divider. The divider and the booster may have removable covers with pockets for holding items, such as water bottles, tissues, and wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jennifer Kalis
  • Patent number: 9504297
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes a stick shank, a collar sleeve movable between distal and proximate positions on the stick shank, a carrier sleeved on the stick shank, and a seat unit. The seat unit includes a middle portion pivotally connected to the collar sleeve, and left and right wing portions hinged to the middle portion. When the collar sleeve is displaced from the distal position to the proximate position, the seat unit is convertible from a use state, where middle portion is coplanar with the left and right wing portions, to a collapsed state, where the middle portion is at an included angle with each of the left and right wing portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Chih-Ting Pao