Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for assembling a modular chair are provided. The modular chair includes a seat portion and a tray portion removably coupled together. The modular chair can be assembled in multiple use positions and in a non-use compact position with a minimized footprint.

Abstract: A portable activity center for use by a young child comprising a frame supported at a predetermined height above the ground by a plurality of rotatable or foldable legs. A tray is coupled to the frame and includes an opening and a seat support surrounding the opening and a seat is positioned within the opening and is securely attached to the seat support. A resilient suspension system operates to permit the seat and seat support to move in vertical reciprocating movement to allow the child to bounce. A cover interchangeable with the seat and positioned within the opening operates to convert the activity center into a table structure.

Abstract: An entertainer for a child that is specifically configured and adapted for use in several operational configurations. The entertainer includes a plurality of legs and a tray for supporting a plurality of activity items for the child. A multi-functional plate is attachable to the legs to allow the entertainer to assume a seat support configuration. The multi-functional plate is detachable from the legs and positionable over the tray to allow the entertainer to assume a table top configuration.

Abstract: Systems for soothing and prolonging sleep maintain an experience of riding in a vehicle in a car seat, even as a pattern of driving changes, when vehicle motion ceases or when the car seat is removed from the vehicle. Sensors detect one or more of motion, light and sound in an environment of the car seat. As motion, light and/or associated with the ride decrease, change or stop, a controller automatically controls actuators to apply compensatory motion, light and/or sound in the environment of the car seat, in order to provide continuity of the riding experience and decrease likelihood of an infant awakening or fussing. This allows the driver of the vehicle to concentrate on driving safely, rather than breaking concentration on the road in order to soothe the infant.

Abstract: A table having inner row seating comprising a table top having a central opening, outer seating, a center mounting assembly and inner seat positioned on center mounting assembly. The inner seat provides inner row seating for children. Table top and outer seating both have removable portions that provide entry into inner central opening where inner seat is located. A revolving tray and or umbrella can also be added to the table when the inner seat is not in use.

Abstract: The invention consists of modification to the groove of the side panels and integration of locking system on seat and foot plates of the adjustable chair for children. The upright panel of the adjustable high chair has grooves with a single or plurality of holes along the top and bottom surfaces of the groove to catch a comparable interlocking device, for locking desired object at various positions. The modification to the groove allows more versatility to adjustment of height, and exchanging the usability of the adjustable chair to other types of fixtures. In addition to the modification, similar groove system is to be added to the outer surface of the side panels to accommodate changing positions of the food tray or grab rail in accordance to the changing positions of the seat plates. This groove system can also be applied to other adjustable chairs.

Abstract: A sliding child seat for use with a stationary surface, generally a stationary group dinging surface such as a kitchen counter-top, bar, or fixed table in a restaurant. In various embodiments, a sliding child seat for use with a stationary surface generally includes a frame member to receive a child seat, said frame member being connected to the stationary surface by sliding means, said frame member being switchable between a retracted position and an extended position, said frame member defining an aperture and having an inner perimeter, and a child seat to sit in said frame member when said frame member is in said extended state, said child seat having a lower portion and an upper portion, said lower portion fitting through the aperture defined by said frame member, said lower portion having an outer perimeter smaller than the inner perimeter of said frame member.

Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame member defining a central area, a seat disposed in the central area and coupled to the frame member, and a leg member pivotally coupled to the frame member and movable between a deployed position extending outwardly from the frame member and a folded position adjacent the frame member. A support member has a first end movably coupled to the frame member and an opposite second end pivotally and slidably coupled to the leg member. The second end is slidable along the leg member as the leg member is moved between the deployed position and the folded position.

Abstract: A tray apparatus includes a bib portion and a tray portion. The bib portion is sized and dimensioned to be positioned about an individual. The tray portion substantially surrounding the bib portion so as to provide a surface for providing a sanitary barrier. The tray apparatus further includes a loop member connected to the tray portion for keeping the tray portion taut or for collapsing the tray apparatus.

Abstract: A child seat apparatus includes a seat portion sized and dimensioned to receive a child and a tray portion substantially surrounding the seat portion so as to provide a surface for preventing an object from falling to the ground. The child seat apparatus further includes a loop member connected to the tray portion for keeping the tray portion taut or for collapsing the child seat apparatus.

Abstract: A child seat apparatus includes a seat portion sized and dimensioned to receive a child and a tray portion substantially surrounding the seat portion so as to provide a surface for preventing an object from falling to the ground.

Abstract: A table comprise a tabletop with at least one portion suitable for over hanging at least a portion of a chair; at least one foot for carrying said tabletop; and an integral aquatic container.

Abstract: A convertible infant activity center is configurable as a play mat, a seat-type device, and as a table-type device. Improper configuration of the device is prevented by an interlock which mechanically inhibits installation of the seat component when the device is not properly assembled in a seat-type device configuration. In its table configuration, the device can be arranged in a generally S-shaped form.

Abstract: An entertainment toy that can be disposed in multiple configurations is disclosed. In one embodiment, the entertainment toy includes a base having an upper surface, a support frame coupled to the base, and a seat that is configured to hold an infant. The seat is movably mounted on the support frame. The entertainment toy includes an output generating system. In one embodiment, the entertainment toy includes an actuator disposed on the base. The actuator is connected to the output generating system and is disposed to be engaged by a foot of the infant. The output generating system is configured to generate audible and/or visual outputs in response to activation of the actuator.

Abstract: A highchair includes a seat attached to a frame having a first periphery defining a first footprint of the frame. Wheels are attached to the frame adjacent to the first periphery for providing wheeled movement of the frame over a surface. The first periphery of the frame bounds a receiving area underlying the frame within the first footprint of the frame. An arresting fixture is located in the receiving area and has a second periphery defining a second footprint of the arresting fixture within the first footprint of the frame. The arresting fixture is mounted to the frame for movement in reciprocal directions relative to the frame between a first position toward the frame, and a second position away from the frame for engagement with the surface for arresting the frame from wheeled movement over the surface.

Abstract: An infant support structure includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, a seat coupled to the frame for movement relative to the base, a motion sensor configured to output a signal associated with a movement of the seat relative to the base, and an output generating system. The frame includes a first frame portion and a second frame portion with the first frame portion being releasable coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base. The output generating system is configured to generate sensible output based on the signal.

Abstract: A convertible activity center has a tray that can be locked in a closed loop position with an attached seat to contain an infant and unlocked with the seat removed to an open position, creating a play space from which a toddler can enter and exit at will, or interact with it from the outside. The activity center can also have convertible toys. The same toys that an infant can enjoy can be converted to toys suitable for an older infant or toddler.

Abstract: A convertible activity center has a tray that can be locked in a closed loop position with an attached seat to contain an infant and unlocked with the seat removed to an open position, creating a play space from which a toddler can enter and exit at will, or interact with it from the outside. The activity center can also have convertible toys. The same toys that an infant can enjoy can be converted to toys suitable for an older infant or toddler.

Abstract: A convertible activity toy for promoting gross motor development in children includes a base receivable on a supporting surface and a top coupled to the base. The top includes a first portion and a second portion whereby the first portion is movable from a substantially coplanar orientation relative to the second portion to a substantially non-coplanar orientation relative to the second portion. The top and base define an opening and an interior space so that an infant can crawl through the opening into the interior space when the top is in the substantially coplanar orientation or so that the child may walk the opening and into the interior space or a portion thereof when the top is in the substantially non-coplanar orientation. The top includes activity items that are attractive to an infant and encourages the infant to reach up to the top by pulling up from a seated position to a standing position using handles or grips disposed on the toy.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a table with a top which is substantially shaped in the form of a circular segment such as a quarter circle or a semi-circle wherein a plurality of integral seat openings with seat backs and bottoms can accommodate a plurality of toddlers safely and easily for entertainment, education or supervision during play. The table top is preferably rotomolded from polyethylene or other hard polymer for ease and economy of assembly, manufacture and use. Preferably quarter circle segments are fitted with four integral seat backs and bottoms so that groups of four, eight or even twelve toddlers can be accommodated around a singular day care worker or educator. The table further has two u-shaped depending steel tubular legs which are located at either end of the table which allows the table to quickly and easily be adjusted by preschool or day care center staff.

Abstract: Convertible furniture for children for use in different configurations as either a table or child's seat. The furniture comprises a base, vertical supports, and a removable top. The top includes a rotating fabric sling seat for very young children. With the top removed, the furniture may be inverted for use as a play table. Rockers, rocker locks and means to prevent seat rotation are also disclosed. The vertical supports are telescopically extendable to adjust the height of the furniture.

Abstract: A convertible activity center is convertible between a bouncer-type seat configuration and a play table configuration. The activity center includes a tray-shaped body portion having a planar play surface and a central opening therein, and a plurality of adjustable legs which are pivotably mounted to the body portion for supporting the body potion above a supporting surface. A seat assembly is removably mounted within the central opening to provide the bouncer-type seat configuration. The seat assembly is rotatable relative to the body portion for added play value. The leg assemblies are adjustable in height to provide different height settings as the child grows and further include an internal a spring arrangement which allows the body portion to resiliently bounce relative to the leg portions. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively locking out the bouncing feature.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing infant's safety seat within a movable passenger carrying transporter such as an aircraft or bus in the transporter's bulkhead section. The seat may be stored in a compartment located within a table or within a formed bulkhead storage compartment. When stored in a table, a hinged connection pivotally mounts the seat to the table. When in the bulkhead compartment a vertical door permits the infant to be placed within the seat in the compartment. In either embodiment an infant accessory storage mesh bag may be used to store infant items such as diapers, toys, or other infant care items.

Abstract: An infant activity center includes a bolster of a shape that will at least partially encircle an infant while providing an elevated playing surface. Preferably U-shaped, the bolster is made up of a plurality of dense foam pad sections encased and united in a removable, washable outer cover. A padded seating portion substantially traverses a center region defined by the pad sections. The upper surface of the cushion preferably includes a variety of toys secured thereto. The foam pad sections may include compartments or recesses for cups, toys or other items.

Abstract: A detachable infant seat includes a flat base board with a central aperture formed therethrough and a flexible fabric seat attached to the perimeter of the aperture and projecting downwardly therethrough to support an infant. The base board has an upright wall extending along the opposing side edges and the rearward edge of the board, and a back board pivotally connected to the rearward wall of the base board. The back board includes a pair of operable brackets connected between the back board and the base board to selectively retain the back board in an open position extending from the base board and generally parallel thereto, an upright position orthogonal to the base board, or a closed position pivoted over the top and proximal to the base board. A pair of straps are attached to the base board and extend around the arms of a wheelchair and are fastened to the base board, in order to detachably mount the base board to the arms of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A face to face play area including a base portion that has a plurality of cylindrical members. The cylindrical members are positionable adjacent a corner of the base portion. Included is a top portion that has an upper side, an underside and a pair of circular openings. The upper side has a rectangular play area that is spaced between the circular openings. The underside has a plurality of cylindrical slots, with each slot capable of receiving one of the cylindrical members of the base portion. Each circular opening forms a peripheral ledge along the underside of the top portion. Each ledge has at least four pegs projecting. Lastly, included are a pair of seat members, with each seat member has a pair of elongated straps. Each strap pair has a disc-shaped cushion positioned within. Each strap has a pair of supporting ends with a pair of keyholes. Each keyhole couples with at least one of the pegs of one of the circular openings.

Abstract: A lightweight, modular radiotherapy treatment chair has a saddle-like seat for unobstructively supporting a patient in a stable and reproducible "straddled stance", allowing ample access to the patient, particularly improved access to the lower abdominal and pelvic regions, during treatment with therapeutic radiation. The chair attaches to a conventional isocentrically mounted radiotherapy treatment table or simulator to enable precise translational and rotational positioning of the patient. An optional frame may be used to secure selected immobilization devices, such as bite-blocks, head rests, and thermoplastic positioning aids, to further support and immobilize the patient during treatment. A method for treating malignant tumors present throughout various anatomical regions of a patient's body includes unobstructively supporting the patient in a straddled stance so that the tumor, or a plurality of tumors, can be treated with predetermined dosages of therapeutic radiation.

Abstract: A single ply convertible top fabric comprising a sateen woven fabric using a blend of solution dyed polyester and cotton yarn coated with a PVC vinyl.

Abstract: An infant seat is releasably suspended from an opening of a table of an infant walk support with a securing devices. Each securing device is formed by a bent plate of U section for fitting into perforations surrounding the opening and having spaced-apart legs. One of the legs is secured to the infant seat and the other of the legs is formed with a transverse flange for engaging an edge of the perforation in the table.

Abstract: A convenient baby chair comprises a slidable leaf cut from the top of a table and a seating structure secured to the underside of the table top directly beneath the slidable leaf. As the slidable leaf is drawn out from the table top the resulting opening in the table top exposes the seating structure. The seating structure is constructed so that an infant may be seated facing at or away from the table top area. When not in use the slidable leaf can be pushed back into the table top area and, in doing so, it pulls the seating structure close to the underside of the table top to improve the appearance of the table in this position.

Abstract: A tray and seat are adjustable vertically with respect to a base on a baby walker. Connecting means extending from the tray to the base is associated with a pawl having teeth meshed with a rack on the bottom surface of the tray. The meshed teeth are shaped so that the tray and seat can be elevated with respect to the base only by applying an upward force on the tray.

Abstract: A baby walker is provided with a substantially doughnut-shaped upper frame and a seat suspended from the upper frame by three straps. The end of each strap is provided with an engaging bar disposed at right angles with the direction of the length of the strap. The opposite ends of the engaging bar project beyond the widthwise ends of the strap. Attached to the lower surface of the upper frame are adjusting members each having a plurality of downwardly opened recesses. A guide member is provided adjacent each adjusting member and spaced apart from the lower surface of the upper frame. The straps are led from below the upper frame and mounted on the upper surfaces of the guide members, with the ends of the straps being led to the adjusting members. Each engaging bar engages one of the associated engaging recesses. In this state, the load on the seat forces the engaging bars into the innermost regions of the engaging recesses.

Abstract: A foldable baby walker including a body carrier, an annular base frame and three or more support legs collapsibly bridged therebetween is disclosed.

Abstract: The following specification describes a baby feeding table or high chair raised to a feeding position or lowered to a play position by changing the angle between one pair of parallel tubular legs pivotally connected to another pair of parallel tubular legs intermediate their ends. The one pair of parallel legs are pivotally secured to the table top at positions spaced intermediate the baby's chair and the table edge and the other pair of parallel legs are pivotally supported from the table top by a U-shaped lever bar, which is pivotally connected with both the other pair of legs and the table top at positions spaced intermediate the chair and the table edge.A cross bar extends between the legs and has ends overlappingly engaged with one pair of legs coincident with the pivot connection to other pair of legs for stabilizing the legs. Washers in the cross bar secure the pivot pins between the legs.