To Nonoccupant Support Device Patents (Class 297/129)
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Patent number: 6446387Abstract: A conversion kit for chairs including a porous sheet of fiberglass having a generally rectangular configuration. The porous sheet is dimensioned for covering a seat of a chair. A sheet of plastic is included having a generally rectangular configuration. The sheet of plastic is dimensioned for covering the seat of the chair. The kit also includes a pair of gloves, a quantity of flower seeds, and a quantity of Spanish moss.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Inventor: Michael Simms
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Patent number: 6439596Abstract: A collapsible handcart includes a main member equipped with a handgrip; a carrier member pivoted to the main member and turned between an extended position for supporting articles and a collapsed position attached to the main member; two wheeled assembles respectively pivoted two the main member at two sides and turned upwards and downwards between a collapsed position and an operative position, the wheeled assembles each comprising a leg with the proximal end pivoted at the main member, a wheeled carriage pivoted to the distal end of the leg, and a wheel pivoted to the wheeled carriage; and two gear sets respectively coupled between the main member and the legs of the wheeled assembles and adapted to drive the wheeled assembles to turn between the operative position and the collapsed position when turning the carrier member between the extended position and the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Inventor: James Tsai
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Patent number: 6402231Abstract: A multi-function, transportable, recreation folding chair, includes a plurality of storage compartments therein. In a preferred form, the chair is a lightweight chaise-lounge arranged in a backpack for ready transport of both the chair and paraphernalia stored therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: G. Daniel Pedemonte
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Patent number: 6398234Abstract: A transformable mechanic's creeper assembly for providing support to the user in either a recumbent or sitting position with selectable height. The transformable mechanic's creeper assembly includes a first deck assembly, a seat assembly, a second deck assembly couplable to either the first deck assembly or the seat assembly, a plurality of spacing members couplable to the deck and seat assemblies adapted for adjusting the overall height of the assemblies, and a plurality of wheels couplable to the spacing members.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventor: Gary A. Brown
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Patent number: 6397868Abstract: A seat suspended between two crutches in the manner of a sling, to provide the user of the crutches with a place to rest. The seat is attached to both crutches of a pair of crutches used by an individual needing crutches. The seat is attached by one or more adjustable straps and/or release clips. The seat allows the user to rest his body weight on the seat thereby relieving the arms of the user without placing weight on the lower limbs. The crutches are fully usable in the normal manner for walking while the seat is attached and suspended from the crutches. The seat hangs below and behind the user when the crutches are used by the user for walking. The feet of the crutched are placed adjacent one another, while the tops of the crutches are spread apart to raise the seat into a usable height, while providing a stable base for supporting the user. The crutches are then angled slightly forward with the tops of the crutches in front of the user and the crutch feet behind the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventor: John E. Smith
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Patent number: 6375258Abstract: A portable workstool suitable for carrying or use by a human subject is provided. The workstool includes a stoolmember having a frame and a pad. A detachable pouch having two handles for portability is connected to the stoolmember. The stool is placed in a functional mode for sitting and working in the conventional fashion. The pouch is configured to provide ergonomic storage and access to tools and the like while providing space-efficient storage of such because the pockets are immediately beneath the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Olympia Group, Inc.Inventor: Liping Fang
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Patent number: 6375200Abstract: A wheeled carrier for hunting is provided which provides a cart for transporting a bag full of decoys and can be converted into a bench seat or a reclined seat for the hunter after reaching his hunting blind. The carrier has three planar frame structures connected to each other. The frame structures are adjustable relative to each other to a first angular position in which the carrier has a generally L-shaped transport configuration, a second angular position in which the carrier has a generally inverted U-shaped bench seat configuration, a third angular position in which the carrier has a reclined seat configuration, and a fourth angular position in which the carrier has a compact storage configuration. A pair of removable wheel assemblies are connected to the middle frame structure for supporting the carrier in its L-shaped transport configuration. A plurality of straps and buckles are connected to the frame structures and the decoy bag for attaching the decoy bag to the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Marshland Enterprises, LLCInventor: Douglas S. Harter
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Patent number: 6354657Abstract: A rocking chair and chaise lounge of the type having an elongate rectangular longitudinally flexible seat supported at opposite ends by a pair of oppositely inclined, diagonally disposed frames. Each frame is pivotally interconnected with the other at the sides of each intermediate the ends thereof by pairs of upper and of lower siderails with one frame nesting within the other such that the chair may be folded into a compact unit for storage. An optional fold-out footrest nests within the other frames to act as a back support when the chair is used without the footrest deployed and which forms a chaise lounge with an optional extra-long backrest to footrest seat surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1998Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventors: Gregory G. Nelson, Lynn H. Nelson
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Patent number: 6312048Abstract: Wheel assemblies and more particularly, light weight wheel assemblies including mounting brackets for mounting the wheel assemblies to a folding aluminum chair for converting the beach chair into a wheeled tote.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Sterling Suma, Ltd.Inventor: Thomas K. Kilmer
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Patent number: 6264078Abstract: A combination sports bag and chair assembly including a seat portion comprised of a frame. The frame includes a plurality of seat straps extending thereover. The seat portion is contained within a bag portion. The bag portion includes a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge has a zippered opening. A seat back portion is foldably coupled with respect to the seat portion. The seat back portion is comprised of a frame. The frame includes a plurality of straps extending thereover. The frame of the seat back portion is foldably coupled with the frame of the seat portion. The seat back portion is contained within a bag portion. The bag portion has a top edge and a bottom edge. The top edge has a zippered opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: Armando Bilang
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Patent number: 6257258Abstract: A seat suspended between two crutches in the manner of a sling, to provide the user of the crutches with a place to rest. The seat is attached to both crutches of a pair of crutches used by an individual needing crutches. The seat is attached by one or more adjustable straps and/or release clips. The seat allows the user to rest his body weight on the seat thereby relieving the arms of the user without placing weight on the lower limbs. The crutches are fully usable in the normal manner for walking while the seat is attached and suspended from the crutches. The seat hangs below and behind the user when the crutches are used by the user for walking. The feet of the crutched are placed adjacent one another, while the tops of the crutches are spread apart to raise the seat into a usable height, while providing a stable base for supporting the user. The crutches are then angled slightly forward with the tops of the crutches in front of the user and the crutch feet behind the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: John E. Smith
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Patent number: 6250712Abstract: A foldable chair generally comprising a frame, an upper body support, a lower body support, and a frame support. The frame preferably comprises a plurality of tubes that are connected to form the general outline of a rectangle. The upper body support is connected to the frame and also joins the lower body support through a central web of material. The frame support is pivotally connected to the upper tube of the frame. Further provided is a pair of adjustable shoulder straps that extend from the upper tube of the frame to the lower tube of the frame which permit the user to easily carry the folded chair on his or her back. When the chair is not needed for seating, the user can fold the frame support and lower body support inwardly toward the upper body support. Once secured in the folded configuration with a retaining strap, the chair can be carried in similar fashion as a backpack.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: LongBeard Industries, L.L.C.Inventors: B. Bruce Livington, Barry B. Livington, Mark S. Farmer
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Patent number: 6217113Abstract: A multipurpose backpack 22 having a seat member 50. The device discloses a pair of upright standing frame members 20 having a cross member 26 further having a larger 22 and smaller 24 storage member disposed thereon. A pair of backstraps 14 are used to secure the backpack to a user 12. The frame members 20 are hollow and house an inner, extendable member 42 having a tapered end 36 for being positioned in soil. Pins 34 are used to lock the inner legs 42 into position. A pair of rotatable secondary legs 36 are provided which when rotated comprise a seat member 50 upon which the user 12 can sit.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventor: Kenneth Knatz
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Patent number: 6206463Abstract: A combination carrying case and cushioned seat is described which conveniently provides therapeutic support for the lumbar region of the spine. Specifically, the item described is a foldable carrying case which provides a cushioned seat and backrest, as well as a separate, adjustable pad which supports the lumbar spinal region.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: Jewel A. Whigham
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Patent number: 6174585Abstract: A slat (116) is arranged to co-operate with substantially similar slats (117) for the construction of structures, primarily garden furniture. Each slat defines a substantially C-shaped cross section with a central element (501) and two longitudinal elements (502, 503) attached to the central element. Locking teeth (505) are applied to an external surface (504) of the central element, arranged to radially extend about a connecting hole (506). The connecting hole receives a spindle (507) arranged to securely hold the slats in position. With the spindle loosened, it is possible to re-configure the furniture for different purposes. However, with the spindle held tightly in place, the furniture becomes rigid and suitable for supporting body weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: John Radway Miles
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Patent number: 6158804Abstract: Apparatus is provided to assist a person in rising from a seat to a standing position that uses muscles other than leg muscles to accomplish that purpose. The device is portable and may serve as a walking stick or cane in addition to its rising assisting function. The device has a long lever or element with a broad flat enlargement at one end to fit under the buttocks. At the other end is an upright member to be grasped and pushed fore and aft in a rocking motion. On a forceful forward motion, as the free end of the lever is depressed, the bottom of the lever is forced against the upper forward edge of the seat, acting as a fulcrum to force the buttocks upward at the second end of the lever. The torso and arm muscles are thus helping the leg muscles in elevating the person to a standing position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Inventor: Harold M. Luvisch
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Patent number: 6145716Abstract: A generally U-shaped seat frame defines a crossmember and side portions terminating in a pair of ends. A seatback frame provides a second generally U-shaped member having a second crossmember and side portions which terminate in a pair of acutely angled support members. The ends of the seat frame are pivotally secured to the support members of the seatback frame. A fabric seat web is secured to the side portions of the seat frame while a backpack is secured to the seatback frame. The seat frame is pivotable with respect to the seatback frame between an open position forming a chair and a closed position in which the seatback frame and seat frame are locked together on the rear portions of the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Inventor: Gustavo Caicedo
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Patent number: 6099020Abstract: A golf club cart includes two rear wheels, an axle combined with the rear wheels, a horizontal U-shaped frame combined with the axle at a rear end and with a bottom rod at a front end, an inverted U-shaped rod pivotally connected with the frame at a lower end and with a handle and a support rod at an upper end, a third wheel provided under a front end of the frame, and a shock-absorbing device consisting of a torque provided between the frame and the shaft of the third wheel. Then the third wheel is pressed by the torque spring to stand on the ground, with the frame raised up a little and let the bottom rod not touching the ground. The torque spring can absorb or reduce bumping and vibration caused by bumping grounds when the golf club cart is pushed along. Thus, the golf club cart has a simple structure, saving manual force and convenient to handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 6095599Abstract: A combination canoe carrier and camp chair. The carrier supports an inverted canoe on a person's back and is also capable of being converted to a folding camp chair. The chair includes two rectangular frames pivotally connected intermediate their ends. Webbing is secured to the frame to provide seat and back portions and the frames are interconnected by straps to provide a chair configuration. In the canoe carrier mode a web interconnects upper ends of the frames to support the thwart of the inverted canoe. Suitable shoulder straps and a hip belt are also attached to the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventor: Michael Lambert
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Patent number: 6079777Abstract: A combination chaise lounge and tote cart apparatus is formed of a fabric covered base frame having first and second fabric covered extension frames hinged to each end of the base frame. Four foldable wheel assemblies are attached to the base frame so that the wheel assemblies can be moved from an extended position to a forward position and each of the extension frames can be folded over onto the base frame to make a compact chaise lounge and tote cart combination. The wheel assembly can be unfolded to extend the wheels and the first and second extension frames can be opened up to a generally parallel vertical position. A locking bar can be removably connected therebetween to hold the first and second extension frames upright and parallel so that items can be carried on the wheel base and can be laid across the tops of the upright first and second extension frames. A hinged handle is also provided for pulling the cart and one or two fabric sides can be connected between first and second extension frames.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Inventors: Stanley R. Simmons, Samantha Simmons
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Patent number: 6056172Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh
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Patent number: 6048023Abstract: Multi-function support apparatus includes a support frame and a backpack carrier frame pivotally connected to the support frame. The apparatus is convertible to alternatively form a chair, a table-like support for a backpack or for use on the back of a backpacking individual.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Inventor: Ken A. Lampton
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Patent number: 6045178Abstract: An outdoorsman's support or chair is comprised of a substantially filled flexible container provided with shoulder straps for easy transport. The flexible container is filled with pellets and is preferably waterproof. It is adaptable to conform to the shape of a person providing comfortable support and insulation from the environment. The flexible container may be provided with a plurality of other straps which may be utilized for attaching other objects or gear to it during transport and for mounting the chair to various other structures, such as the trunk and limbs of trees. The chair is comprised of a spherical structure at one end and an elongated portion at a second end. The elongated portion at the second end may be folded over and juxtaposed to the spherical structure and secured by a folding strap for ease in transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Istari, Inc.Inventor: Richmond Marlin Miller
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Patent number: 6000752Abstract: A portable seat including a receptacle attached below the textile material that comprises a seat plane. The receptacle is a larger storage space than previously offered due to a set of the protrusions located on the leg assemblies that enable the foldable backrest to achieve an operative position for sitting without encroaching upon receptacle space. The zippers extending to three sides of the receptacle also provides greater access to the inside of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Inventor: Michael H. Shyr
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Patent number: 5988657Abstract: A multipurpose suitcase dimensioned and configured to be allowed into a passenger airplane as carry-on luggage. The suitcase includes a base compartment and a movable upper compartment. The suitcase can be quickly reconfigured to form a seat on which a child can be seated. A harness secures the child in the seat. The invention permits a parent to transport an infant or toddler easily through a busy airport, together with luggage.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Robert R. Henkel
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Patent number: 5988737Abstract: A chair which can be converted from an upright-sitting condition into either a transport condition for hauling bulky items from one location to another or a compact storage condition. The convertible chair includes a pivotable back assembly, right and left arm assemblies, a seat assembly and a pivotable front leg assembly. In order to assist in transport, the chair can optionally employ wheels and/or associated sand skis designed to glide across a surface such as grass or beach sand.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Theodore Tomaiuolo
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Patent number: 5988465Abstract: A backpack assembly having a backpack, and a pad and a retaining strap, both connected to the backpack. The backpack has a front panel secured to a back panel, with a chamber defined between the panels, the front panel having a top, a bottom, and opposite sides. The backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps secured to the backpack such that, with the straps positioned over the shoulders of a person, the front panel faces and is generally parallel to the back of the person while the backpack is worn. The pad includes a first face and a second face, with the pad being connected to the backpack by at least one pad strap, such that the pad is movable between a first position, where the first face contacts the front panel, and a second position, where the first face is placed on a chair seat and the backpack rests upon a horizontal support surface. The retaining strap includes a fixed end connected to the backpack adjacent the top of the front panel, and a free end.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventors: Richard Vitale, Eugene Vitale
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Patent number: 5975389Abstract: A backpack has a pair of vertical posts, a base connected to the posts, and an extension that is slidable within the base. Various accessories such as tree claws and clamps for holding guns and bows are attachable to the base and extension. By sliding the extension within the base, the distance between the tree claws or clamps can be adjusted. A seat having a concave undersurface is pivotally connected to the post. When in a folded mode, the seat nests between the posts, and the seat undersurface bears against the back of the person to thereby make the backpack comfortable to carry.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Inventors: Joel L. Braun, Kimberly F. Braun
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Patent number: 5957349Abstract: A combination article of luggage seat unit is disclosed, in which the seat unit may be completely separated from the luggage when it is desired to use the seat and when in its storage condition is compactly contained within an auxiliary compartment of the article of luggage. The seat unit may also be used while it is connected to the luggage, with a portion of the luggage re-positioned to provide a cushion of for the seat, and is secured to a planar support member for the emplacement of the seat unit within the article of luggage.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
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Patent number: 5954248Abstract: A combination backpack and stool with a variable height seat and a grounding mechanism for limiting lateral movement of a sole central column. The lightweight structure has straps for carrying and an integral bag for storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Inventor: Harold E. Jasper
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Patent number: 5944379Abstract: A portable spectator seat for use on stadium benches which includes a seat portion and a backrest that an individual user may easily fold together for carrying and easily unfold into an open position for use. In use, the seat portion rests on a stadium bench and the backrest extends upwardly from the back of the seat portion. The seat portion is strapped to the backrest by scissor hinges that prevent relative movement of the seat portion and backrest while the seat portion is occupied by a user. The spectator seat is light weight for easy carrying and is made from a suitably durable plastic or metal.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Inventor: Donald Yates
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Patent number: 5927798Abstract: In a combined backpack and folding chair, the chair has a camp stool base frame. A pivoting backrest is held in upright position on the stool frame by in-turned, truncated ends at the bottom of a backrest frame, which strike the camp stool frame. Alternatively, the backrest frame has a continuous bar at its bottom, which strikes the camp stool frame. The backpack is offset from the chair by clearance established in the dimension of a bridge between the backpack and chair. The in-turned ends clear the backpack by a lateral distance, by-passing the sides of the backpack. The continuous bar clears the backpack by a longitudinal distance, by-passing the rear face of the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Inventor: David G. Ahn
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Patent number: 5899467Abstract: A multipurpose suitcase dimensioned and configured to be allowed into a passenger airplane as carry-on luggage. The suitcase includes a base compartment and a movable upper compartment. The suitcase can be quickly reconfigured to form a seat on which a child can be seated. A harness secures the child in the seat. The invention permits a parent to transport an infant or toddler easily through a busy airport, together with luggage.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Inventor: Robert R. Henkel
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Patent number: 5868462Abstract: A back pack support which doubles as a seat is provided including a rigid frame including a vertically oriented plate and a horizontally oriented plate. The horizontally oriented plate has an inboard edge integrally coupled to a bottom edge of the vertically oriented plate and extended therefrom in perpendicular relationship therewith. Mounted on a front face of the vertically oriented plate is a pair of shoulder straps for allowing the frame to be worn on a back of a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1998Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Inventor: Gary E. Truax
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Patent number: 5829835Abstract: A convertible combination shopping cart seat liner and diaper bag for use as both a seat liner and a diaper bag and methods of converting the same are provided. The convertible combination preferably has a flexible container sized and shaped to flexibly position within a shopping cart seat of a shopping cart. The flexible container has a bottom and a plurality of walls connected to and extending upwardly from the bottom. The plurality of walls include a front wall, a rear wall, and at least a pair of side walls connected to and extending between the front and rear walls so as to define an inner chamber for positioning a child and child diaper items therein. Each of the front and rear walls and each of the pair of side walls has an outer surface thereof sized and shaped so as to simultaneously abuttingly contact the inner surface of a corresponding wall of a shopping cart seat when the container is positioned therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Inventors: Shirley W. Rogers, Sharla Michele Rogers
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Patent number: 5806922Abstract: A convertible high chair including a base, a board attachable to a lower portion and to an upper portion of the base, a chair attachable to the base by means of mechanical fasteners, the chair when attached to the base, and the board when attached to the lower portion of the base forming a high chair, wherein the chair includes a plurality of chair parts which are storable separately and which are assembled together by means of mechanical fasteners, and the base includes a plurality of base parts which are storable separately and which are assembled together by means of mechanical fasteners, and wherein the base and the chair are adapted to be assembled separately, the board being attached to the upper portion of the base, such that the base and the chair form a chair and table set, and wherein each mechanical fastener is storable attached to at least one of the chair and the base parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Litaf Industries (1994)Ltd.Inventor: Israel Mendelovich
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Patent number: 5779112Abstract: A backpack provided in combination with a seat unit in which the seat unit may be completely separated from the back pack when it is desired to use the seat unit and when in its storage condition is compactly contained within an auxiliary compartment of the back pack. The seat unit may also be used while it is connected to the back pack, with a portion of the back pack re-positioned to provide a cushion for the seat. The seat unit is formed of a pair of pivoted leg sections, which support a flexible seat, and is secured to a planar support member for the emplacement of the seat unit within the back pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
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Patent number: 5701979Abstract: A bag may be converted into a back rest. The fabric is folded to form a bag, and there is a zipper on one side. Three wooden structures are placed in the interior of the bag. These structures provide a back rest when the zipper is opened and the bag is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Inventor: Jan Harriet Voich
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Patent number: 5695099Abstract: A combination back pack and seat combination including a molded one piece chair seat and backrest with one aspect (FIGS. 1-3) of the invention including foldable legs pivotally supported on the bottom of the chair seat and another aspect (FIGS. 4-6) of the invention including a single tubular chair support. In each aspect of the invention a pair of shoulder straps are secured to the backrest portion of the chair with each of the straps being constructed of a flexible cord material and provided with a protective cushioning covering to engage the shoulder of a person transporting the chair. In the single tubular chair support embodiment a foldable tree stand is also provided and includes a base platform supporting the chair seat and a first V-shaped segment to engage a tree trunk. A pair of pivotally connected arms extend from the base with a second V-shaped segment connected to the arms to also frictionally engage the opposite side of the tree trunk and provide support for the tree stand.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventor: Alton R. Strum
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Patent number: 5669659Abstract: A platform assembly and wheel assembly for retrofitting a folding chair to form a combination chair and hand truck. The platform assembly is removably attached to the bottom section of the pair of leg members forming the front legs of the folding chair. Similarly, the wheel assembly is removably attached to the bottom section of the pair of load support members forming the back legs of the folding chair. The wheel assembly includes a plurality of brackets for removably attaching the wheel assembly to the pair of upright support members, an axle fixedly attached to the plurality of brackets, and a pair of wheels rotatably connected to opposite ends of the axle. The platform assembly includes a lift member, a transverse platform and a plurality of elongated right and left channels extending vertically from the lift member or clamps for removably attaching the platform assembly to the front legs of the folding chair.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Inventor: Thomas E. Dittmer
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Patent number: 5641199Abstract: A combination backpack and chair cover, comprising first and second broad panels arranged in generally upright aligned, spaced apart relationship to form the front and rear portions, respectively, of the backpack, a shorter third panel hingedly attached along its opposed marginal edges to the respective lower edges of the first and second panels to form the bottom of the backpack, opposed fourth and fifth side panels co-extensive with and hingedly attached to the first panel along the mutual side marginal edges thereof, a sixth panel hingedly attached to the first panel to form the top of the backpack, strap apparatus attached to the first panel to support the backpack in carrying position and inter-engaging fastening device attached to the non-hingedly connected edges of the panels, and shiftable between a first position, wherein all panels are interconnected along their marginal edges to form an enclosed backpack, and a second position, wherein the panels are opened to allow the first, second and third paneType: GrantFiled: May 2, 1995Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Inventor: Winnie Bond-Madsen
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Patent number: 5628544Abstract: Twin, thermal-insulated containers held side-by-side for transportation separate to expose deployable pairs of forward projecting and rearward projecting arms that mount a body-supporting web, thus forming a lounge chair whose thermal-insulated containers constitute the sides and arm rests. The arms are connected to toroidal bearings nested in semi-circular cavities in the walls of the containers. Detent nibs projecting from the periphery of the toroidal bearings engage corresponding notches in the bearing cavities when in their deployed lounge chair positions. The body-supporting web and the cross-bar joining the arms can be conveniently stored under the thermal-insulated containers when they are joined together in the transport mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1996Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Riptide Productions, Inc.Inventors: Rome A. Goodman, Michael S. Mundy
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Patent number: 5628437Abstract: A combination backpack and seat device is constructed of first and second U-shaped frame members, each having a transverse portion intended to be horizontally disposed during use and parallel side portions intended to be vertically disposed during use. The frame members are pivotably interconnected at a site within their side portions. A fabric panel extends between the transverse portions of the frame members and serves as a seat when the frame members are pivoted to maximum separation, representing the seat mode of use of the device. In the seat mode of use, the lower extremities of the side portions of the second frame member contact the ground, and a strap of adjustable length secured to the side portions of the second frame member is caused to tautly embrace a tree adjacent the ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Inventor: Edward F. Kober
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Patent number: 5626271Abstract: A child carrier for supporting a child adjacent the back of a hiker's torso comprises a forward portion and a rearward portion. A child compartment is between the forward and rearward portions for receiving a child. A generally rigid frame member is operatively connected to and adjacent the rearward portion of the child carrier. A kickstand having a ground-engageable portion is operatively connected to the frame member via a hinge for pivotal movement of the kickstand relative to the frame member about an axis X. The kickstand is pivotally moveable between a retracted position in which the ground-engageable portion of the kickstand is positioned generally adjacent the frame member, and a propping position in which the ground-engageable portion of the kickstand is positioned away from the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Messey, Timothy O'Shea, Terry Ellard
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Patent number: 5607089Abstract: A combination back pack and seat combination including a molded one piece chair seat and backrest with one aspect (FIGS. 1-3) of the invention including foldable legs pivotally supported on the bottom of the chair seat and another aspect (FIGS. 4-6) of the invention including a single tubular chair support. In each aspect of the invention a pair of shoulder straps are secured to the backrest portion of the chair with each of the straps being constructed of a flexible cord material and provided with a protective cushioning covering to engage the shoulder of a person transporting the chair. In the single tubular chair support embodiment a foldable tree stand is also provided and includes a base platform supporting the chair seat and a first V-shaped segment to engage a tree trunk. A pair of pivotally connected arms extend from the base with a second V-shaped segment connected to the arms to also frictionally engage the opposite side of the tree trunk and provide support for the tree stand.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventor: Alton R. Strum
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Patent number: 5588570Abstract: A combination backpack and seat device is provided which includes a frame separable into two members. The first member generally supports the backpack of the present invention and also provides a back rest for a seated user. The second member stores easily within the pouch of the backpack and can be attached to form an L-shaped structure. Once the second member of the frame is connected to the first member, a cushion can be lowered to form a low profile seat which can be used for sitting. The present invention allows for comfort and ease in assembly, as well as a lightweight unit which can be easily transported.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1994Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventor: Kurt D. Zirbel
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Patent number: 5588696Abstract: A convertible backpack assembly for carrying items therewithin, yet providing a readily adaptable assembly for conversion into a beach-type chair. The assembly includes a front panel which is disposed generally parallel to a back panel when the assembly is in a backpack configuration. The front panel is rigidly attached to a base. The back panel is pivotally mounted to the base. Armrests are provided which extend forwardly from the back panel when the assembly is converted from a backpack configuration to a chair configuration. When the assembly is in the chair configuration, the armrests are adjustable to move the back panel between reclined and an upright positions. Webbing material is disposed over the frame portions to define the front and the back of the backpack as well as the back and seat of the chair. A bag made of a material such as canvas is placed between the front and back panels when the assembly is in the backpack configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventors: John C. Jay, Clay A. Burns
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Patent number: 5584422Abstract: A combination backpack and chair cover, comprising first and second broad panels arranged in generally upright aligned, spaced apart relationship to form the from and rear portions, respectively, of the backpack, a shorter third panel hingedly attached along its opposed marginal edges to the respective lower edges of the first and second panels to form the bottom of the backpack, opposed fourth and fifth side panels co-extensive with and hingedly attached to the first panel along the mutual side marginal edges thereof, a sixth panel hingedly attached to the first panel to form the top of the backpack, strap apparatus attached to the first panel to support the backpack in carrying position and inter-engaging fastening device attached to the non-hingedly connected edges of the panels, and shiftable between a first position, wherein all panels are interconnected along their marginal edges to form an enclosed backpack, and a second position, wherein the panels are opened to allow the first, second and third panelType: GrantFiled: May 20, 1994Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Inventor: Winnie Bond-Madsen
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Patent number: 5547246Abstract: A combination canoe carrier and camp chair. The carrier supports an inverted canoe on a person's back and is also capable of being converted to a folding camp chair. The chair includes two rectangular frames pivotally connected intermediate their ends. Webbing is secured to the frame to provide seat and back portions and the frames are interconnected by straps to provide a chair configuration. In the canoe carrier mode a web interconnects upper ends of the frames to support the thwart of the inverted canoe. Suitable shoulder straps and a hip belt are also attached to the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1995Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Inventor: Michael Lambert
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Patent number: 5542740Abstract: A chair and hand truck comprising a seat, a cross frame and a back frame with a back cushion, the seat having hangers for pivotal members to combine the cross frame with the seat and a bolt holes for a pivotal member to combine the back frame with the seat in a right angle, the cross frame having a U-shaped rod frame and a rectangular rod frame pivotally combined together like an X, the cross frame possible to become feet of a chair or a pull rod of a hand truck when it is transformed in different ways.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Inventor: Chien I. Chang