Abstract: A sports backpack includes a hollow bag member with a pair of shoulder straps on the front surface thereof for securing the bag member to a user's back. The bag member includes several storage compartments that are accessible with zippers. Furthermore, the bag member includes a plurality of horizontally aligned male snap members on the rear surface thereof. An accompanying collapsible stool includes an attachment strip with mating female snap members thereon for fastening the stool to the bag member.

Abstract: A collecting apparatus having a seat, and method of use thereof, wherein the collecting apparatus comprises a plurality of selectively positionable elastic members secured to a plurality of securing points on a lower portion of a frame or a removable base section connected to the frame. The elastic members are secured to user-selected securing points so that the distance between the elastic members can accommodate objects of different sizes. The collecting apparatus is pressed on top of a ball or similar object, causing the elastic members to separate and allow the ball or similar object to enter and be retained within the frame. Upon entering of the object within the frame, the elastic members retract to their original position, therein preventing the object from falling back out. Objects can be retrieved by lifting the seat or reaching through an aperture formed by a seat opening and a frame front opening.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle has a folding rear seat. The rear seat has a seating surface disposed between a pair of tire houses, a backrest disposed in a vehicle lateral direction at the rear of a front end portion of the seating surface, and a partition wall coupled with the backrest to define a front wall of the cargo deck. A lower end portion of the backrest supported to be rotatable forward with respect to the all-terrain vehicle about lower rotation axes arranged in the vehicle lateral direction. A partition wall is supported to be rotatable forward with respect to the all-terrain vehicle about upper rotation axes located above the lower rotation axes. The upper rotation axes are rotatably supported by the backrest.

Abstract: A chair designed for outdoor use, in particular various hunting applications. The chair is independently adjustable in the seat platform, the legs and the seatback to meet the different requirements for hunting various types of game, such as reclining for fowl flying above, or upright for land animals. It is also mounted on a swivel for quickly pivoting to follow the movement of game. The invention can be used in conjunction with blinds, or can include a pop up tarp for partially concealing the hunter. The seat is not just useful for hunters, but other outdoor enthusiast that want to view wildlife easily and in comfort.

Abstract: The dual-chair beach wagon is a rolling cart that can be converted into separately usable beach chairs after a user has finished transporting items with the beach wagon. The cart comprises opposing beach chairs designed with wheels. Beach chairs are removably connected together at opposing ends to form a wagon. When disconnected each chair serves as a standard beach chair. The beach chairs include reconfigurable legs equipped with retractable wheels. In preparation for beach wagon mode, the front legs can be folded up into a recessed locked position to facilitate attachment of the two chairs to form the beach wagon. A rotatable platform joins the axle of one of the chairs to facilitate wagon transport.

Abstract: A seat having a back portion and a bottom portion can be inverted to form a storage enclosure, wherein the back portion forms the top of the enclosure and the bottom portion forms a side of the enclosure. Movable end panels may also be provided to secure the ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: A portable two-frame collapsible chair comprised of an inner and outer frame with the frames hingably joined for rotating between a first position for carrying and a second position for sitting. The chair includes a flexible seat member connected to both frames. The chair further includes a flexible backrest hingably connected to the outer frame with optional armrests hingably attached. The frames can be folded into substantially the same plane when in the first position for carrying. The position for carrying includes a variety of configurations including a backpack configuration, wherein the user uses shoulder straps to carry the chair, and a roller bag configuration wherein the chair has wheels and a pull handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle mounted printer station made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest.

Abstract: A pack frame convertible between a pack support and a chair is disclosed, and includes a primary element having opposite first and second ends and a secondary element pivotably mounted on the primary element with respect to the primary element. The primary and secondary elements are movable between a pack configuration and a chair configuration, with the pack configuration being characterized by the primary and secondary elements being oriented substantially parallel to each other and the chair configuration being characterized by the primary and secondary elements being in a skewed orientation with respect to each other. The pack frame includes a securing band for securing the primary element to the body of a user when the primary and secondary elements are in the pack configuration, and a seat for extending between the primary element and the secondary element when the primary and secondary elements are in the chair configuration.

Abstract: A travel bag having a storage compartment is provided with opposed support members either side of the storage compartment. Each support member defines an upper rear corner area. A seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corner areas, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the storage compartment to an operating position between upper edges of the support members. A separate seat structure, for use in association with a travel bag to be attached thereto, is also provided. The seat structure has opposed support members connected by a cross-bracing structure. The support members are adaptable to be fitted around the sides of the travel bag. Each support member defines an upper rear corner, and, a seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corners, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the travel bag to an operating position between upper edges of the support members.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and transporting baggage comprising a selectively mobile structure having a guide handle for controlling movement thereof and means for moving the structure connected at an end opposite the guide handle. A first platform is connected at an end opposite the guide handle and adjacent to the moving means for retaining baggage thereon. A second platform is pivotally connected to the structure at a point substantially equidistant from the guide handle and the first platform. A supporting mechanism is pivotally connected to an underside of THE second platform for supporting THE second platform against a surface. Upon pivoting the second platform about a pivot point, the second platform moves from a first position parallel to the structure to a second position perpendicular to the structure.

Abstract: A combination of two folding lounge chairs and a cooler which, in a folded form, acts as a compact lightweight unit for ease of portability. The chairs are folded and connected to the back of the cooler and interlocked with each other to form a compact unit until ready for sitting. In the folded position, the chair frames act as handles for pulling the cooler, which rolls along on a set of wheels. In the expanded position the two chairs swing out on hinges from the back of the cooler, one unfolding to the right side and the other unfolding to the left side in a sitting position. The entire combination of chairs and cooler is constructed of strong but lightweight materials so that the entire assembly, when folded, forms a compact, portable unit that can be easily rolled on wheels by one person.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resting support (10) for supporting portions of a resting person (1) in a forwards leaning seated position, and to a method of using such a support.

Abstract: A cover for an infant seat, comprising: (1) a flexible, bag-form main body having, in a top portion thereof, an opening for introducing therethrough an infant into the main body, and having a leg through-hole for allowing the leg of an infant to extend out of the main body, and (2) a flexible flap extending from a portion of the main body, which portion is positioned above the leg through-hole, wherein the flap has a free end, wherein when the flap is allowed to hang downwardly, the flap is engaged with the main body to close the leg through-hole, and wherein when the main body is installed on the seat in a manner such that the flap is placed on or wrapped around a support means provided on the seat for preventing the falling of an infant, the infant in the main body is prevented from directly contacting the support means.

Abstract: Convertible, multi-functional furniture is disclosed that has at least a standard configuration and a converted configuration, the standard and converted configurations providing different uses for the convertible furniture.

Abstract: A combination folding seat and backpack comprises first and second frame members which are pivotally connected together and may be arranged so that the frame members are connected by a seat panel. Back straps are attached to the frame members and a bag enclosure including cushioning material is also incorporated and mounted on the frame members so that the construction, when in the backpack configuration, enables utilization of one of the bag enclosure as a lumbar support.

Abstract: A portable seating apparatus includes a storage box having upwardly extending sidewalls, a seat cushion pivotally mounted in the storage box, and a framework for providing portable seating and protection from weather elements. A covering is connected to the framework. The framework is completely stored within the storage box and the seat cushion may be hingedly attached to the storage box. The framework may be adjustable. The apparatus may also provide a plurality of legs and sidewalls. The apparatus may further provide a storage pocket in the storage box.

Abstract: This particular invention relates to furniture, more specifically to office furniture. The main difference is the unique construction of the frame, which has space between its two levels under the seat, enable the chair to carry different kind of mechanical-, electronic- and digital devices or equipment. It also has an adjustable, revolving seat, folding back, detachable armrests and footrests, shelf, and carrying strap. Three or more revolving wheels are fixed to the frame. The idea of the poly functional invention is economizing the space.

Abstract: A case (1), such as a suitcase or trolley case, with a seat (6) is disclosed. The case has a channel (7A, 7B) provided near or along a surface (such as the rear surface 4B) of the case, and the seat is movable between a first stowed position in which the seat is held within the channel and a second seating position in which at least part of the seat lies substantially flat along the top surface (4C) of the case. The seat may be stowed within a pocket (5) along the surface of the case, with the channel being housed inside the pocket. Alternatively, the surface of the seat may also act as the case surface when the seat is in the stowed position.

Abstract: A cooler and seat arrangement especially for small boats. The cooler and seat arrangement incorporates a plural-component seat system that can be adapted to most existing cooler and seat systems. As contemplated, the invention will be available in an easy-to-assemble kit for the converting existing cooler and seat systems.

Abstract: A portable workstation apparatus having a collapsible frame, wheels, a seat, and work surface, whereby collapsing the frame and manipulating an articulated work surface attachment, permits the apparatus to be utilized as a hand truck. Also described is an enhanced version of the collapsible portable workstation apparatus having a scissors linkage lift mechanism allowing adjustment of the seating height.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with feeding infants and toddlers. The apparatus is a two-part tool that combines a booster seat along with a spill-proof food tray that is removed and placed onto an adjacent table surface. The booster seat includes a small storage compartment that is located within the booster seat. The spill-proof food tray includes a separate cup holder area along with a catch-all tray that allows food to fall into it rather than onto a floor surface or onto an infant or toddler using the present invention.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A backpack chair which allows the user to carry a chair on their back while still having the packing ability of a backpack. Embodiments of the backpack chair include a collapsible chair frame which opens into a chair and collapses into a backpack frame. A seat panel attached to the collapsible chair frame provides support for the user when the frame is opened into a chair. A pack container is attached to the seat panel and a flap is also attached in order to close the pack container and provide shade for the user when the collapsible chair frame is being used as a chair. The collapsible chair frame is also configured to form a stand for the backpack in order to provide ease of packing and unpacking the pack container. Shoulder straps are attached directly opposite the pack container on the collapsed collapsible chair frame.

Abstract: A hand-carryable and deformable storing device with seat is disclosed. It includes a storing body, a pair of movable frames, a seat and one connecting portion. This storing body has an openable portion that is coverable. Each of the pair of movable frames includes a pair of supporting elements, a hand-carryable portion and a locating portion. The seat has two hand-carryable potions. The storing body, the pair of movable frames, the seat and the connecting portion are connected together. It has various carrying types. It can convert into a seat. The storing body is compressible. And, it has various storing types.

Abstract: An integrated child restraint seat and transport for carry on luggage.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing shampoos in cooperation with a counter-top sink has a chair seat, with legs hingedly attached for movement between a first extended, seat supporting position and a second, folded position for portability; a seat back hingedly attached to the chair seat for movement between an erect position and a folded, portable position, a bowl assembly with a drain adapted for being located over the counter-top sink and at least two extensible support members attached to the bowl at the underside thereof, for movement between a first, bowl supporting position and a second, portable position.

Abstract: A rear seat having a backrest provided with a back board includes a first link member, a second link member, a sliding member, an elastic member, and a stopper. The back board is arranged to be automatically deployed by the elastic member in such a manner that the movement of the sliding member integrated with the back board is controlled in conjunction with a folding condition of the backrest. Accordingly, in the present invention the drawbacks such as falling or sticking of a luggage are effectively addressed.

Abstract: A multifunctional chair comprises a base adapted to rest on the ground; a support frame including a seat part and a backrest part pivotally attached to the seat part; a leg frame supporting the support frame and including a rear leg having a first end pivotally connected to the backrest part and a second end pivotally connected to the base; and a power-operated telescopic device including a telescopic member pivotally connected to the seat part and being operable to maintain the seat part at a level lower than said backrest in a normal position providing a chair function, or to move the seat part to a first raised position in which the seat part together with the backrest part are placed in a substantially horizontal position, or to a second raised position in which the seat part together with the backrest part are inclined at substantially the same inclining angle.

Abstract: A conveniently removable bicycle seat with interior storage space that converts into a carrying case is disclosed. The bicycle seat is comprised of upper and lower support members which are attached to a hinged plate in a clamshell design. The bicycle seat is removably attached to a bicycle frame with an attachment means in the underside of the lower support member. When removed from the bicycle frame, the bicycle seat acts as a carrying case for the storage and transport of various personal items. The upper and lower support members may be removed from the hinged plate and interchanged with other support members of varying shapes, sizes and designs to suit the physical and aesthetic needs of the bicyclist. The seat includes an indentation in the front center region of the seat to alleviate any potential pressure on the genitalia.

Abstract: A rucksack having a folding chair. The rucksack includes a back wall, a bag body of a large volume, a plurality of pockets respectively provided at predetermined portions of the bag body and having small volumes, and a pair of shoulder straps. The rucksack further includes a VELCRO releasable fastener having a pile piece and a hook piece constituting a fixed part which is provided at an upper portion of the back wall to have a predetermined area, while also constituting a movable part which is detachably fastened to the fixed part. The folding chair has the movable part of the VELCRO releasable fastener at a predetermined portion thereof, and is longer than the back wall. A cover covers the folding chair while exposing a predetermined portion of the folding chair to an outside, with a slide fastener being provided along each of both side edges of the back wall and an associated side edge of the cover to fasten the cover to the back wall.

Abstract: A backpack and chair apparatus with the ability to convert between a balanced backpack and a structurally rigid chair of normal household size. The conversion requires only nominal assembly and effort, does not disrupt the pack load or its accessibility, and requires no tools or separate parts. This advantageously increases the simplicity of pack stowage and the availability of a chair upon demand by those who would otherwise tote a separate chair within or upon a backpack.

Abstract: A portable utility stand that integrates the equipment required by users such as musicians, artists, and surveyors. These users generally require a lighted work platform, a tool or instrument support, a comfortable adjustable seat, a storage area for equipment such as tools, an adjustable footrest, shelf to temporarily place equipment, a means to support equipment such as, microphones, tuning devices or a telephone. The equipment is mounted to a base platform equipped with mounting receptacles that allow the user to arrange, adjust, and select suitable equipment for a particular application and in a preferred arrangement. The base platform is essentially a single member with receptacles for equipment mounting. A seating bench with storage unit is centrally located with respect to the mounting receptacles. Floor glides are mounted on bottom extreme ends. Disassembly simply requires removing the receptacle mounted equipment.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: Collapsible and portable seating device and method of using the device is provided with telescoping legs, a cane-function and an umbrella to provide protection from sun, rain and snow. The telescoping legs allow for adjustments for height and sturdiness on uneven contours such as a slope or hill. An umbrella connection on the handle allows for unlimited positioning of the umbrella and folds neatly with the legs when not in use. There are no loose parts in the seating device that has a weight of less than approximately 6 pounds, is easily set-up and folded to a collapsed condition for storage or use as a cane.

Abstract: A folding chair assembly includes a frame having side, top and bottom walls, first and second pairs of legs, a seat between the legs, a first pair of leg pivots connecting respective legs together, a second pair of leg pivots engaging a first pair of cooperating slots for connecting first leg upper ends to the frame, a third pair of leg pivots for connecting second leg lower ends to the frame, a first pair of seat pivots for connecting the seat to second leg upper ends, and a second pair of seat pivots rearward on the seat of the first seat pivots engaging a pair of cooperating slots for connecting the seat to the first leg pair, whereby the chair is foldable from an open position with seat and legs extended to a closed position with seat and legs aligned within the frame. Pivoting arm rests can be provided.

Abstract: A rocking chair having an elongate flexible seat supported at opposite ends by a pair of oppositely inclined, diagonally disposed frames. Each frame includes a U-shaped tube interconnected connected by a plurality of cross members and is pivotally interconnected with the other at the sides of each intermediate the ends by pairs of upper and of lower siderails. The frames nest one within the other such that the chair may be folded into a compact unit for storage. A fold-out footrest nests within the other frames to act as a back support when the chair is used without the footrest deployed. A pair of wheels can be mounted to the front legs on reversible axles such that when the chair is pinned in the upright position the chair functions as a wheelchair. When the chair is in the folded position with the footrest deployed, the chair acts as a wheeled cart.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A push cart transferable to a back holder and a chair includes a pair of connecting mounts jointing a bottom frame and a back frame as well an angle adjusting device jointing with an upper frame and the back frame; wherein the angle adjusting device adjusts the rotation angle of the upper frame; the bottom frame displaces and positions vertically or horizontally in a concave slot of the connecting mount; the connecting mounts slide at a limited distance on a left and a right lateral tubes of the back frame so as to fulfill the embodiment of being a push cart, a back holder or a chair.

Abstract: A hunting pack or vest comprises an internal, angled frame for supporting a seated hunter wearing the vest. A cover proves free-floating pockets for the frame and a cargo pocket is disposed on the back of the cover over a rearwardly extending frame component. A seat is hinged at a juncture of the frame for stowed disposition under the cargo pocket and for deployed disposition extending forwardly of the frame. Angled pockets on the sides of the cargo pockets are accessible by a hunter wearing the pack whether standing or sitting. An orange panel is concealable, yet deployable over the cargo pocket. Two side vest panels are mounted forwardly of the cover and contain a plurality of ergonomically positioned pockets for easy accesses. Shoulder, waist and panel straps provide adjustment for varied sized and shaped hunters wearing a variety of clothing.

Abstract: A convertible device for seating has a back; a seat, wheels for rolling the device, walls forming a receptacle for storing goods under the seat, the seat being turnable between a sitting position in which it is located substantially horizontally and covers the receptacle from above so that a person can sit on the seat, and a loading position in which the seat is turned and located substantially vertically at a distance from back so that goods can be loaded into the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus including receptacle having an opening with dimensions suitable for accommodating a beverage container having a volume suitable for consuming of a beverage in a single seating; and a fastening member coupled to the receptacle and having a protruding portion representatively adapted to be coupled to an armrest of a chair.

Abstract: A privacy enclosure system including a positionable seat which transforms into a privacy enclosure. A positionable seat containing a nested positionable privacy curtain support and attached privacy curtain positionably rotates about a support structure where subsequently the positionable privacy curtain support is positionally rotated to an upright position to allow full suspension of an attached privacy curtain therefrom.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A booster seat comprises a base having a lower surface sized to rest upon a chair seat and an upper surface generally parallel to the lower surface, a seat back hinged connected to the base at a rearward portion of the booster seat and constructed to be folded toward and secured against the base for storage, an adjustable strap extending from the booster seat a length sufficient to secure the booster seat upon a chair, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface are spaced apart by at least about 1 inch when supporting a child weighing about 20 pounds thereupon to provide an elevated seating position, and wherein, with the seat back folded against the upper surface of the base for storage, the booster seat has an overall thickness, measured perpendicularly to the lower surface of the base, of less than about 3 inches.

Abstract: A back-supported load-carrying mechanism that includes a rigid frame having a lower portion that includes an opening between a first vertical side and a second vertical side. A horizontal shaft is mounted to the sides and extends through the opening. A lumbar support element is pivotally mounted on the horizontal shaft. The horizontal shaft is mounted to the vertical sides of the frame with a suspension mechanism that enables each end of the horizontal shaft (and each side of the lumbar support element) to move fore and aft in relation to the frame. Tensioners mounted on the frame apply forward pressure to the shaft. Two rear leg extensions on each side of the frame enable the load-carrying mechanism to stand upright when placed on the ground. The lumbar support can pivot approximately 95 degrees to a position enabling the load-carrying mechanism to be utilized as a chair.

Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A portable chair has a front and rear seat support frames hingably joined for rotating the seat support frames between a first folded mutually aligned position for carrying the combination, and a second unfolded, spread apart position for sitting. The chair further includes a chair seat joining the pair of seat support frames and providing an upwardly facing surface when the seat support frames are in the second spread apart position. A back support frame is hingably joined to one of the pair of seat support frames and rotatable between an upwardly extending position for establishing a back rest, and a laid-over position wherein the back support frame abuts the chair seat. Attached to the back support frame is a backpack removably joined to the back support frame.

Abstract: An improved backpack includes two capacious storage pockets secured to a flexible envelope for retaining a frame. A seat pad is adjustable between three positions for carrying, to provide seated cushioning and to provide recline support. Side pockets on the pack open upwardly and forwardly with respect to a user for carry, seated and recline positions of the backpack, in whichever orientation it is placed. A plurality of support straps carry partial weight of stored items to the top area and shoulder straps of the pack. A roll down, hunter orange panel is selectively concealed or unfurled for safety.

Abstract: A backpack unit comprising a frame of a material selected from a metal alloy, including, but not limited to, aluminum, aluminum alloy, steel, and steel alloy or plastic. The frame includes a U-shaped seat frame pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back frame through a cross-member, a U-shaped front leg frame pivotally coupled to the seat panel and pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back leg frame. The frame is capable of being folded such that the back frame, the seat frame, the front leg frame, and the back leg frame folds substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.