Abstract: An active seat includes a seat disposed at a first end of a body; a convex surface disposed at a second end of the body; and a stacking notch defined at an intermediate location along the body. The convex surface defines at least a first rocking path about which the active seat tilts. The stacking notch defines a flat surface recessed laterally inwardly from an outer periphery of the body taken at the first and second ends.

Abstract: A collapsible rocking chair adapted and configured to adjust between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a pair of front cross members, a pair of rear cross members, a pair of rear seat support members, a pair of roll tubes, a left side member, a right side member, a left front seat support member, a right front seat support member, a right guiding member, and a left guiding member. The left guiding member is pivotally coupled to the left front seat support member and to the left roll tube between the first and second ends of the left roll tube. The right guiding member is pivotally coupled to the right front seat support member and to the right roll tube between the first and second ends of the right roll tube.

Abstract: A chair runner having a first end and a second end and comprising a first side having a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, a second side that is substantially arcuate and an attachment means. The first recessed portion is disposed adjacent to the first end and the second recessed portion is disposed adjacent to the second end, the first recessed portion is adapted to removably receive a first leg of a stationary chair and the second recessed portion is adapted to removably receive a second leg of the stationary chair, and the attachment means is adapted to removably secure the chair runner to the stationary chair. A method for converting a stationary chair having at least four legs into a rocking chair comprising removably attaching each of the at least one pair of chair runners to two legs of the stationary chair.

Abstract: An improved bench system formed of a pair of side frames having a main body portion, a front leg portion, a rear leg portion and a back portion. The side frames having a plurality of openings therein the have a flange that extend into the openings, the openings sized and shaped to receive planks from a first side and end caps from a second side. The end caps include a step that is sized and shaped to receive the flanges in the openings thereby preventing the planks from being pulled through the openings unintentionally. The benches can be themed by making the side frames one color and the end caps another color and adding an emblem to a recessed panel in the side frames. As such an improved bench that is safe and easy to assemble is presented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are portable, collapsible rocking chairs for outdoor use. These rocking chairs have a plurality of chair arms (each chair arm having a proximal end and a distal end), a removable seat coupled to and supported by the distal ends of the plurality of chair arms, and a rocker assembly for rocking. An exemplary rocker assembly includes two rocker rails, one or more cross bars coupled to the rocker rails, and a plurality of arm ports for removably receiving the proximal end of each chair arm. Some rocker assemblies also include one or more hubs coupled to each rocker rail. The chair arms may comprise one or more hollow pole segments and an elastic cord coupling the pole segments and the rocker assembly.

Abstract: A chair with a coupling companion stool base includes a frame that has: a claw extending downward from a second portion of a lower portion of the frame; a latch extending downward from and movably connected with a first portion of the lower portion; two legs adapted to support the frame upon a supporting surface extending downward from the lower portion; and a receptacle defined between the claw and the latch. The base supports the frame above a supporting surface and has a saddle with opposite back and front edges and a top surface that faces away from the supporting surface. The top surface may also define at least one of a work surface, a writing surface, and a sitting surface. The base releasably couples with the frame, having the saddle seated in the receptacle, the front edge seated in the claw, and the back edge captured by the latch. When decoupled, the chair portion may be used as casual floor rocker seating.

Abstract: A bouncer includes a seat, a first connecting member, a support member, and an engaging member. The first connecting member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first connecting member is connected to the seat. The support member is rotatably connected to the second end of the first connecting member. The engaging member is movably disposed in the support member and capable of moving between a locked position and an unlocked position, so as to selectively restrain the support member from rotating. Accordingly, the bouncer of the invention can be operated in different using states.

Abstract: A child seat apparatus that may be engaged on the end of a table top so as to be used as a hook on high chair and that also may be set on the floor to be used as a rocker. The apparatus includes a base that includes longitudinal curved members. A rear portion of the base can be disengaged from the front portion of the base such that, when used as a hook on high chair, the rear portion can swing to an out-of-the-way position underneath front portion, so that the rear portion does not protrude into kitchen or dining room space.

Abstract: Seating apparatus 10 including a seat 12 and a support arrangement 22. The support arrangement 22 comprises legs 24, 26 pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the seat 12. The legs 24, 26 are selectively movable between a ground engaging position wherein the seat 12 is supported above the ground, and a stowed position in which the legs 24, 26 of the support arrangement 22 lie against the sides of the seat 12. The apparatus 10 can be used for a multitude of purposes, for example a car seat, a high chair and as a rocking chair.

Abstract: A children's high chair comprises a supporting frame (11,111) for a high chair (12,112) for receiving the child. The frame (11,111) comprises in turn a pair of legs (14,15) openable compasswise and with lower ends (19,119) for resting on the ground and stiffening crosspieces (20,120) arranged on both sides of the frame and movable between a non-operational position allowing closing of the frame and an operational position in which the crosspieces engage the legs to hold them steadily in open position. The crosspieces (20,120) can be moved to another more lowered operational position to rest on the ground to constitute high chair rocking members. Advantageously an automatic battery-powered mechanical rocking device can be provided.

Abstract: A rocking chair conversion component having at least one arcuate member and at least one socket. In one embodiment, the socket has planar members positioned such that a gap forms between each of the planar members, allowing the socket to sandwich a flange occurring at the bottom of a chair, thus coupling the chair to the rocking chair conversion component and producing a stable rocking chair.

Abstract: A collapsible rocking chair (1), which collapses to a compact bundle, including a chair part (2) having a number of support frame members (F1-10) which are pivotally connected to connecting members (6), and a rocking part (4) including a pair of rocker members (38) and shoe members (26) which are fixed to the rocker members (38). The shoe members (26) are detachably connected to the connecting members (6) to form locking assemblies (50). The shoe member (26) include a housing (72), a receptacle (36) which receives the connecting member (6), and a retaining element (64) including at least one rotary element (66) which is rotatably mounted to the shoe member housing (72). The rotary element (66) rotates to engage a retaining slot (60) of the connecting member (6), thereby locking it in place. A second embodiment includes an alternate locking assembly (86). The shoe members (26) each include a housing (72), and a retaining element (64) including a retaining tab (98) and flanges (94), which surround a slot (96).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided by which an attachable, telescopic, bowed rocking chair members are provided to convert a conventional chair into a rocking chair. Horizontally adjustable impingement cylinders are also provided for frictionally gripping legs of a chair. Being telescopic in design, the present invention is easily transportable.

Abstract: A modular item of child's furniture can be converted from a high chair to a child's chair by removing four chair leg extensions. A lumbar support is provided for the child occupying the chair that is shaped to match the average physiological needs of an infant from birth to two years of age. An adjustable safety strap that is drawn over the child's shoulders restrains dangerous side-to-side swaying motion. A tray also is provided that can be installed on the chair or removed from the chair through a single adult hand manipulation as well as being assembled into a table by attaching the chair leg extensions to the tray.An arcuate rung also can be attached to the chair legs in order to convert the chair into a rocking chair.

Abstract: A unit for converting a conventional chair into a rocking chair is disclosed. The conversion unit includes a pair of rocker assemblies, each having a right and left rocker member. The rocker members are positioned facing each other thereby forming a receiving volume capable of housing the legs of the conventional chair. The lower portion of the receiving volume is configured to have a longitudinal groove. The legs of the conventional chair are fitted with an elongated protruding member dimensioned to fit within the groove, and prevent the movement of the chair in relationship to the rocking assembly.

Abstract: A lawn chair rocker base system for converting a lawn chair having four legs that support a seat into a rocking chair. The lawn chair rocker base system includes a rocker base assembly and a chair locking structure. The rocker base assembly includes two rocker members that are spaced apart and secured together by two rigid spacer bars, each rocker member including a curved rocker rail and two chair foot receiving structures, each chair foot receiving structure including a planar chair foot receiving surface and a chair foot insertion opening formed through two rigid plates oriented at right angles to each other and at a right angle to the planar foot receiving surface.

Abstract: A rocker conversion unit for a molded, stackable lawn-type chair. The rocker conversion unit has an upwardly curved channel shaped rocker having elongated base means adapted to provide the bottom of said rocker and to contact and rock on lawn or other supporting surface, first and second side means integrally connected to opposite edges of said base means and extending upwardly therefrom along substantially the full length thereof. The channel has a substantially uniform side-to-side width and base-to-shoulder height throughout its length and foot retainers to engage the lateral foot segment of a mold lawn chair in a tight frictional fit that locks the chair leg into the channel and stabilizes the rocker on the chair leg.

Abstract: Rocking members for releasable mounting on a chair having front legs and rear legs, the rocking members each comprising: an arcuate body having first channel members for releasably receiving at least a portion of a front leg of a chair; second channel members in spaced relation to the first channel members for receiving at least a portion of a rear leg of the chair and abutment members in each of the channel members for preventing lateral movement of a foot portion adjacent the abutment and lock members for releasably locking each foot portion in the channel members.

Abstract: A rocker conversion unit for affixing rockers to an ordinary molded plastic lawn chair, wherein the unit has an upwardly curved channel shaped rocker the sides of which have an inwardly extending lip providing a first shoulder downwardly facing and adapted to provide a stop for preventing withdrawal of structure upwardly from the channel, a block slidable within the channel and having a second and upwardly facing shoulder extending along each side edge thereof and adapted to engage the first shoulder and be stopped in its upward movement thereby, the block having a height dimension from its bottom to its second shoulder which is less than the base-to-shoulder height dimension of the channel to provide a space in which a lateral foot segment of a molded lawn chair leg can be positioned, and wherein the block further has a manually operable pressure portion adapted to simultaneously force a lower portion of the block downwardly against the foot segment and to force the second shoulder upwardly against the first

Abstract: A rocker apparatus for converting a conventional chair or crib into a rocking device is provided. The rocker apparatus includes an arcuate rocker member and a grasping assembly for coupling the arcuate rocker member to the chair legs. The grasping assembly includes a guide member and a grasping arm. The guide member is slidingly engaged on the rocker member. A spring assembly pivotally couples the grasping arm to the guide member. The grasping arm is pivotal between a leg securing position wherein the grasping assembly grasps the chair or crib and a leg release position wherein the grasping assembly releases the chair or crib.

Abstract: Auxiliary support rails for a removable vehicle seat such as commonly found in mini vans permit the vehicle seat to be removed from the vehicle and used for general seating purposes. A pair of support rails cooperate with the conventional seat retainers including anchor pins which are locked to the retainers. The rail includes large area support flanges for supporting the seat upon all types of terrain. Auxiliary rollers may be attached to the rails to facilitate sea movement.

Abstract: An accessory provides a chair, having a seat and four legs, with a rocking facility. The accessory includes a pair of rockers, each having a longitudinally curved underside and a furrowed upper side sized to receive the legs. The accessory also has a pair of spaced rungs spanning the rockers. Also included is a strap for encircling the rungs and the seat to detachably secure the legs to the furrowed upper side of the rockers.

Abstract: A multi-functional child carrier device including a base having a detachable seat, the backrest portion detachably connectable to the base and slots formed within both the back-rest and the base to allow the unit to serve as a child safety seat or as an infant carrier seat utilizing only the backrest. The device includes elevation supports secured and retractable within the base for supporting the base in an elevated position so that the device may function as a child's chair. Wheels are attachable to the elevation supports so that the device may function as a stroller. Extension members may be attached to the retractable legs for further elevation of the device, thereby allowing the device to function as a high chair. Upon removing the backrest portion, and inserting the appropriate seats on the base, the device may function as either a potty-chair or a walker. In addition, the base is configured in such a manner that if inverted, the unit may function as a rocking chair for a small child.

Abstract: A device for converting a piece of furniture into a rocker comprises two end zones bracketing an intermediate zone. The three zones are contiguous, their lower surfaces are convex, while in the upper surface of each end zone there is provided at least one recess. Such a recess is adapted to receive, in a releasable manner, one leg of a piece of furniture which has at least two legs.

Abstract: A rocker apparatus for use on a wheelchair is illustrated as including arcuate members carried on opposed sides of an unobstructed base, a means for securing the wheelchair to the base, a trough for accommodating large rear wheels of the wheelchair to prevent rolling during rocking and ramps for easy entrance on to and exit from the apparatus.

Abstract: An article of manufacture useful as a rehabilitation device, toy, article of furniture or the like includes a medial or central body portion (10), a pair of opposed legs (16), (18) extending from the body portion (10). The side walls of the legs are curvilinear, as is the bottom wall (12) of the central body portion (10). Each side wall of the article is covered with a woven nylon fabric for ready detachability of items such as woven nylon fabric letters, straps, etc. The article includes recesses (24) and projections (28) for stacking of plural articles.

Abstract: A knock down chair made from an assembly of interlocking planar members requiring no fasteners. The various members can be made from a single sheet of commercially available plywood and include first and second side members, a seat member, a pair of transverse seat support members, and a back member. The transverse seat support members are rotatingly interlocked to the side members, and the seat member is interlocked to the side members to hold the side members, the seat support members, and the seat in interlocking relationship. The back member is interlocked to the side members to complete the assembly.

Abstract: Rocker attachments for converting a stationary folding lawn chair into a rocking chair including a spaced pair of arcuate tubular rocking elements which are transversely interconnected by beam structures which are demountably attachable to the chair. The beam structures are demountably connected to the rocker elements for storage and shipping purposes and are movable on the rocker elements to accommodate various sizes of lawn chairs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conversion unit for converting an ordinary standard sitting chair to a rocking chair. The conversion unit is adjustable and as such is adaptable to any type chair. The conversion unit is essentially a rocking frame that attaches to the four legs of the chair with a novel and unique arrangement of connecting pieces and for easy removal when it is desired to convert the rocking chair back to an ordinary chair. From a standpoint of a user this invention might be descriptively referred to as a "Rock-A-Chair".

Abstract: This invention relates to rockers for mounting on the legs of chairs to convert the chairs to rocking chairs. The rockers are adaptable to be mounted on chairs having different spacings between the legs thereof, and to be mounted on chairs the bottoms of whose legs are connected by bars. The rockers are also adapted to be releasably or permanently mounted on the chairs. To fulfill all these functions, the inventive rocker, which consists of an arcuately shaped elongated member, has elongated openings adjacent the front and rear ends and on the top surface thereof. The elongated openings receive the legs of normal chairs. Extending across the width of the rocker, and over the elongated openings, are grooves which can receive the bars of chairs whose legs are connected by bars. As the openings are elongated the rockers can be mounted on chairs with different lengths of spacing between their front and rear legs.

Abstract: A seating structure removably receives a typically amorphous styrofoam pellet-filled body cushion. The seating structure includes a shell for holding the cushion and a pedestal for supporting the shell on a floor surface. In the preferred embodiment the shell has a bottom portion, rear support, side and front portions integral with, and extending generally upward from, said bottom to define a contoured and shaped cushion-receiving cavity. The shell is generally concavo-convex in shape with the pedestal attached to the convex underside of the shell. The pedestal is additionally adapted to removably receive casters or detachable base supports.