To Side Of Chair Patents (Class 297/155)
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Patent number: 10588424Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: KIDS2, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, Chaitanya Tadipatri
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Patent number: 8998238Abstract: There is provided a meal-serving stock shelf-equipped wheelchair, with which the wheelchair user can efficiently perform meal-serving work when charged with the work, and in which the stock shelf is capable of being folded in a compact manner after the meal serving. The meal-serving motorized wheelchair includes: a wheelchair meal-serving table that is attached via a frame; and a meal-serving stock shelf that is engaged with an engaging plate via an engaging portion. The meal-serving stock shelf is structured by a raising and lowering mechanism powered by a motor and a dish tray storage section. The dish tray storage section stores dish trays of at least two levels disposed at a predetermined interval. The stock shelf can be folded in a compact manner when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Protech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masahiro Kato
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Patent number: 8267472Abstract: The general field of the invention is that of seats comprising foldaway trays. More precisely, the seat according to the invention is specifically adapted in order to fold away large-dimension screens. It comprises at least one armrest and a foldaway display screen. The screen comprises an articulated supporting arm mounted on a movable carriage and the armrest comprises a circularly arcuate rail, the top end of the rail being substantially vertical and the bottom portion substantially horizontal, the carriage being secured to said rail and being able to move in translation between a first bottom position for stowage of the screen and a second top position of the screen. The screen may also comprise a cover so that it can be used as a tray.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: ThalesInventors: Serge Large, Stéphane Poveda, Patrick Vouillon
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Patent number: 8109566Abstract: A collapsible desk assembly includes a desk board, an elbow joint, a positioning board, and a connecting portion. The elbow joint has a groove defined therein and is mounted to the desk board. The positioning board has a pin disposed thereon and the positioning board is connected to the elbow joint. The pin is inserted into the groove. A pivoting shaft is extending from the positioning board. The connecting portion has a receiving hole defined therein for receiving the pivoting shaft. A bolt is inserted into the receiving hole and passing through the pivoting shaft, and is threaded to the elbow joint. When the desk board is descended, the positioning board is rotated downwardly and blocking the elbow joint from pivotally bending relative to the connecting portion, such that the desk board is stably suspended beside the connecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Inventor: Tuang Hock Koh
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Patent number: 8079553Abstract: A peripheral device support assembly. The peripheral device support assembly includes two detachable armrest and support tray adapted to be attached to each arm of an office chair. The detachable armrest and support tray includes a mount for securing the armrest support unit to a chair arm and a first portion hingedly attached to the mount for allowing the first portion to swivel in relation to the mount. The detachable armrest and support tray also includes a second portion pivotally connected to the second portion such that the first portion folds back over a second portion for storage. A tray spans the distance between the second portion of each detachable armrest and support tray to provide additional workspace.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventor: Steve Martin
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Publication number: 20100231009Abstract: A foldable massaging backrest structure comprises a main body and a table. The main body includes a cushion and two arms pivotally connected to two lateral sides of the cushion respectively. The cushion has a headrest portion and a backrest portion and is provided with at least a speaker and a battery cell. A massaging device is disposed within the backrest portion adjacent to users' backs. The table is movably connected to the main body for users to place books they are reading or other things thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Shu Chin Chi
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Patent number: 7695060Abstract: A booster seat (1) for children and infants and more particularly an improved feeding seat contains a tray (9) which can rotate around either arm of the seat (1) through a unique joint design. The tray (9) can be removed completely or used as a multi-position tray (9), whichever the operator prefers. Further, the tray (9) can be adjusted to fit smaller or larger occupants of the booster seat (1).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Optilife Products, Inc.Inventors: David Dubiel, Janet Levenson
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Patent number: 7500689Abstract: The wheelchair attachments are configured for removable attachment to a wheelchair to facilitate use of the wheelchair by occupants and/or attendants. One attachment is a retractable tray spanning the armrests at the front of the chair when deployed and retracting between the chair structure and a wheel for storage. Another attachment is a series of interchangeably installable handgrips or handles removably installable to the front or back of the chair for use by an attendant. At least some of the various handgrips or handle assemblies provide horizontal and/or vertical adjustment. Yet another attachment is an underseat storage compartment, primarily accessible by an attendant from the back of the chair. All of the various attachments may be installed upon and/or used with a wheelchair independently of one another or in combination with one another, or may be adapted for use with other devices as well.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventors: Peter Pasternak, Lisa Pasternak
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Patent number: 7216929Abstract: Systems and methods for a wheelchair tray may include providing a tray portion and a connecting portion attached thereto. The connecting portion may be configured to attach to a wheelchair. The connecting portion may provide the tray portion with a first rotation in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of rotation of a non-pivoting wheel of the wheelchair and a second rotation in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the non-pivoting wheel. The connecting portion may be releasably fixable against the first rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: Mary Frances Lang, Gordon R. Tupper
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Patent number: 7210736Abstract: A tray attachment for a wheelchair. In an embodiment, the tray attachment includes a mounting tube for mounting the tray to a wheelchair. Further, a slider extension tube is disposed within the mounting tube for supporting the tray. In addition, a first ball knob assembly is mechanically coupled to the slider extension tube for supporting the tray. Moreover, a second ball knob assembly is mechanically coupled to the slider extension tube for supporting the tray. In the present aspect, the slider extension tube rotates as the tray is moved from a stored position to a utilization position, such rotation places the first ball knob assembly adjacent to an edge of the tray and the second ball knob assembly beneath the tray, thereby providing lateral and vertical support to the tray on the attachment side.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Richard L. Large
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Patent number: 7210735Abstract: Systems and methods for a wheelchair tray may include providing a tray portion and a connecting portion attached thereto. The connecting portion may be configured to attach to a wheelchair. The connecting portion may provide the tray portion with a first rotation in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of rotation of a non-pivoting wheel of the wheelchair and a second rotation in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the non-pivoting wheel. The first rotation of the tray portion may be between a first storage position in which at least most of the tray portion is disposed rearward of an axle of the non-pivoting wheel, a second storage position in which at least most of the tray portion is disposed forward of the axle of the non-pivoting wheel, and a position between the first and second storage positions in which the second rotation is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Mary Frances Lang
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Patent number: 7017988Abstract: A retractable work surface for a chair is provided for a chair that has a pair of arms. The work surface has a removable plate that can be coupled to one of the chair arms or the other. An L-shaped rod is coupled on one end to the plate so that is can rotate with respect to the plate. The other end of the rod has a bracket on one side and a tray on the other side. The bracket and tray can rotate as a unit with respect to the rod. The work surface is easily moved from one arm to the other by removing the plate from one arm and moving it to the other, and by reversing the rod and bracket. The work surface can also easily be retrofit to existing chairs by simply mounting the plate to one of the chair arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Marta Tornero, LeRoy Johnson
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Patent number: 6916065Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating patient chair mounted with an integrated ear diagnosis and treatment unit that controls the position of a microscope 48 and a monitor 50 rotating around the rotating patient chair 30 at a predetermined angle or 180 degrees, the unit including: suctioners 44, 52, a treatment board 46, a blood pressure tester 54 and a manipulating switch box 40 for controlling the diagnosis and treatment tools, and the monitor 50 and the microscope 48 positioned in correspondence with the patient's ears anatomically positioned at 180 degrees to enable the patient to observe all of the treatment processes to the ear parts including the thin, dark auditory canals and eardrums on the monitor 50 installed at an opposite side and to enable the practitioner to explain all of the treatment processes shown on the monitor to the patient and his guardians, thereby improving reliability on the practitioner and the treatment processes and maximizing the treatment effects, and performing diagnosisType: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Inventor: Ja-Ryoung Park
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Patent number: 6877806Abstract: A folding tray assembly is provided and includes a support member and a tray member, whereby the tray member is pivotably supported by the support member and moveable relative thereto between a use position and a stowed position. The folding tray assembly further includes a locking mechanism operable to selectively lock the tray member to the support member in one of either the use position or the stowed position. The locking mechanism is housed within the tray member such that the mechanism is not visible or accessible by an occupant, but rather remotely actuated by a handle or lever. In addition, the tray assembly eliminates external supports by providing support within the tray member, thereby providing an open space below the tray member and giving the tray assembly a generally L-shape in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: E & E Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Cutshall, Joe Parker, Lawrence Scott
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Patent number: 6764132Abstract: A collapsible chair having a sling that may be used as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in an opened configuration, the sling retracts out of the way, but when the collapsible chair is in a closed or collapsed configuration, the sling can be pulled out and slung over the user's shoulder as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in the collapsed configuration, and the sling is extended, tension on the sling assists in maintaining the chair in the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: William L. Gaertner
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Patent number: 6722681Abstract: A tray assembly which provides a tray and may be attached to most chair assemblies, such as a wheelchair, stationary chair, or the like, is disclosed. The tray assembly is constructed so that the tray is movable between a utilization position and a storage position while still allowing an occupant of the chair assembly to use the chair assembly in its fullest capacity. A first arm of the tray is connected by a swivel assembly to an extension member. The extension member is coupled with a mounting tube, the extension member may rotate and slide in a telescopic fashion relative to the mounting tube and be removed from the mounting tube. The mounting tube includes a ball knob assembly and is coupled to a support arm of the chair assembly. A second arm of the tray includes a multiple connection assembly which couples with a fastener assembly to affix the tray in the utilization position and couples with the ball knob assembly to affix the tray in the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Inventor: Richard L. Large
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Patent number: 6568752Abstract: A foldable chair includes a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs each connected to a corresponding one of the pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs pivotally connected to a connection plate sandwiched between the pair of rear legs, a seat with multiple protrusions received in corresponding cutouts in each of cross pieces which are respectively and pivotally connected between the front leg and the rear-leg, a first and a second armrest on opposite sides of the seat. A table has two grooves oppositely defined in side faces of the table to correspond to the two guiding pins of the second armrest such that the table is slidable relative to the second armrest and a back is pivotally connected between two rear legs by means of two third connectors.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventors: Chien-Chu Lu, Wan-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 5984791Abstract: A swing with a pivotably attached tray for pivotable movement about a generally vertical axis, a vibrating mechanism attachable to a seat bottom of the swing, wheels mounted on a frame for selective engagement with the floor when the frame is tilted back when grasping a pair of handles on the frame, a lost motion coupling mechanism for a motorized drive mechanism, and a reclinable seat with an adjustment wire for selecting different reclined positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul F. Fair, Mark D. Jankowski
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Patent number: 5799964Abstract: An armrest assembly for a wheelchair which includes a seat, two support braces, two front legs, and two rear legs. The armrest assembly includes at least one box placed on an associated support brace. At least one fastener is secured to a front end of an associated support brace. At least one first tube has an upper end fixedly mounted on a front end portion of the box and a lower end detachably engaged with the fastener. At least one second tube has an upper end fixedly mounted to a rear end portion of the box and a lower end pivotally engaged with an associated rear leg. At least one pivot base is secured to the front end portion of the box. At least one pivot block is pivotally mounted on the pivot base. At least one pivot arm is pivotally engaged with an extension of the pivot block and is releasably mounted in a chamber of the box. At least one holding table is fixedly mounted on the pivot arm and is releasably received in the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Inventor: Ya-chen Chao
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Patent number: 5588663Abstract: The instant invention is a multi-purpose wheelchair accessory that is secured to a side surface of a conventional wheelchair. The accessory includes a provision for holding personal items in a concealed compartment beneath an extension of an armrest. In addition, a cane is positioned along one end of the accessory allowing the wheelchair operator additional support if needed upon leaving the confines of the wheelchair. A tray table is stored along one side surface of the accessory and includes a hinge allowing the table to be rotated from a storage position into a horizontal plane directly in front of the armrest allowing the person a platform for working and eating. The accessory further extends outward wherein the cane operates as a leg providing an extended handrail in front of the wheelchair allowing the person who leaves the wheelchair a range of support that is not possible from the conventional armrest position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventors: Christopher Rundle, Michael Borell
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Patent number: 5454581Abstract: A desk pivotally mounted to a wheelchair frame having a storage compartment. Through hinges, the desk cover pivots, opening and closing the storage compartment, and the desk cover can be completely removed to open the storage area. Further, the desk cover can be held open by a support latch or locked closed. Associated with the desk is a rod on which the desk pivots. The rod is then attached to the wheelchair frame with clamps. The height of the desk relative to the wheelchair is adjustable by multiple methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Ringer & Adams, P.D.Inventor: Fred J. Ringer
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Patent number: 5333929Abstract: A table assembly is mounted on a wheelchair using a hinge mounted along the side of the chair arm. The table assembly has a panel with two use positions, one extending across the front of the chair and the other extending laterally to the side of the chair. The table panel may be stowed in a position alongside the chair, inside the brake and the drive wheel, beneath the arm. It is readily removed and replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Slagerman Engineering Ltd.Inventor: Gordon L. Slagerman
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Patent number: 5299824Abstract: A wheel chair with a rotating tray which may be rotated from a first position generally parallel to a back or rear support member. In an alternative position of the rotating tray, the tray is rotated from the first position generally parallel to the arm supports through ninety degrees into a vertical position whereby the user of the wheel chair is able to get up from and return to a bottom seat of the wheel chair.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Inventors: Richard D. Roberts, Matthew J. Murphy
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Patent number: 5026114Abstract: A wheelchair tray assembly is provided which includes a horizontal tray and a vertical rod for pivotally mounting the tray to the leg of the wheelchair. A tubular member is mounted to the wheelchair leg for receiving the rod in a manner which allows the pivotal movement of the tray from in front of an individual in the wheelchair to an out of use position to the side of a wheelchair. The tray is preferably releasably coupled to the rod so that it can be selectively removed from the wheelchair for cleaning or transport of goods thereon. A locking mechanism can be provided so as to prevent inadvertent removal of the tray from the rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1990Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Tasrop, Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Miller
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Patent number: 4946180Abstract: A child support apparatus for use as a safety car seat, stroller, highchair and crib. The apparatus has telescoping legs with retractable wheels and pivotable handles which may be extended to function as a stroller or retracted and pivoted to become a safety car seat. The apparatus has a restraining tray assembly adapted to receive a safety harness to provide an auxiliary safety feature that may be utilized if the harness is not fastened or accidentally comes loose from its normal male-female mating machanism. The trays associated with the restraining tray assembly are adjustable and rotatable to provide access to the unit's seat or as an extension for the apparatus' side arms when the unit is used as a crib. The retractable wheels are adapted with telescoping legs which may be extended to allow the unit to function as a highchair.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1988Date of Patent: August 7, 1990Inventor: Luke Baer
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Patent number: 4856809Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible stroller with a stowable tray. The tray mechanism is associated with the stroller. The tray mechanism includes a tray portion, a swivel mechanism located at one end of the tray portion, and a latching mechanism located at an opposite end of said tray portion. The swivel includes a sleeve which engages a member of the stroller and is adapted to allow the sleeve to rotate about the member. A pin is affixed to the tray portion and is perpendicular to the member of the stroller. The tray portion engages the pin and is adapted to rotate with the pin.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1988Date of Patent: August 15, 1989Assignee: Graco Metal Products Inc.Inventors: Louis M. Kohus, John V. Mariol, David Saint
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Patent number: 4852940Abstract: A support system for a stowable table is described in which the need for separate hinge mechanisms to accommodate pivotal movement of the table in the principle planes of its movement is obviated by means of a single, spherical hinge arrangement permitting substantially universal movement of the table between its stowed position and various positions of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1987Date of Patent: August 1, 1989Assignee: Weber Aircraft CorporationInventor: Andrzej S. Kanigowski
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Patent number: 4848833Abstract: A tablet arm assembly for mounting on a wheelchair or the like comprises a tablet arm, a telescoping support for mounting the tablet arm on the wheelchair, a pivot mechanism for pivotally connecting the tablet arm to the support to permit the tablet arm to pivot from a horizontal use position to a vertical storage position alongside the wheelchair, and a slide mechanism for slidably connecting the tablet arm to the support to permit the tablet arm to be adjusted in its horizontal use position and slide downward into its vertical storage position. The pivot mechanism comprises a two-way hinge adapted to permit the table arm to be flipped up from its horizontal use position and to pivot downward to its vertical storage position. The two-way hinge is adjustable to permit the tablet arm to pivot downward in either a forward or rearward direction relative to the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: Consumer Care Products IncorporatedInventor: Terrand B. Grall
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Patent number: 4795209Abstract: A tray is secured to a baby carrier in a manner which permits both pivoting and removal by use of a hinge connection combined with a releasable hook. The hinge is joined to the tray edge while the hook is inserted through a slot in the side arm of the carrier, to engage an external flange on the carrier in a locking relationship. The hook is releasable by manual pressure. In preferred embodiments, the hinge connection has two pivot axes together providing a wide arc of rotation. A latch on the opposite side of the tray, similarly releasable by manual pressure, secures the tray in place.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1988Date of Patent: January 3, 1989Assignee: Gerber Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Quinlan, Jr., Mark D. Jankowski
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Patent number: 4779884Abstract: A portable table for a wheelchair storable adjacent the frame of the wheelchair. The portable table is attached to the frame of the wheelchair and includes a tilting device for varying the angle of the table top relative to the horizontal. The table top is also slidably connected to the wheelchair frame enabling lateral movement, as well as tilting of the table top relative to the horizontal. The table top includes foldable sections held together by a magnetic retaining device until the sections are separated by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1987Date of Patent: October 25, 1988Inventor: Frank E. Minati
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Patent number: 4685726Abstract: A rotating and sliding tray is affixed to an arm of a geriatric chair to afford a service tray for the occupant that is neatly and securely stored at the side of the chair. The tray is slidably mounted on a movable and rotating holster so that vertical, longitudinal and rotational movement are all accomplished to place the tray in front of the occupant.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1984Date of Patent: August 11, 1987Assignee: McKesson CorporationInventor: George H. Wolpert, Jr.
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Patent number: 4580803Abstract: A mounting system for a shopping convenience basket, desk top or tray is provided for wheel chairs employing two mounting tubes one to the outside of and below each arm rest. Each mounting tube is mounted with two loop over brackets that are fixed in place on the respective arm rest support rails between the arm rest and the arm rest support rails held together by arm rest mount screws. Facing the wheel chair from the front the basket, desk top or tray is provided with a long rearwardly extended tubular rod mounted to the right bottom thereof to slidably extend into and be supported by the right mounting tube. A mount tube is fastened to the left bottom of the basket, desk top or tray and a rod member is slidably mounted in the left mounting tube for movement with a hand lever between forward and rear limit positions. In the forward position the rod member extends forward from the left mounting tube into the mount tube on the left bottom of the basket to give mounting support thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1984Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Inventor: Raymond E. Davis
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Patent number: 4575149Abstract: A household service tray device easily attached and removed from the arm of an article of furniture, by a clamping body securely held on and by the furniture arm. In one form, it provides a rotatable tray which, supported by the clamping body, swivels to provide an over-the-seat position and other positions, including one in which the tray automatically drops to a retracted and out-of-the-way position when not needed for use. In another form, an easily attachable table body provides an over-the-seat surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1984Date of Patent: March 11, 1986Inventors: Robert J. Forestal, John R. Meek
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Patent number: 4566732Abstract: A table for use with a wheelchair providing a table portion and a mounting assembly adapted to be attached on the wheelchair to mount the table portion for pivotally and elevationally adjustable disposition thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1983Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: James R. Ostergaard, Sr.Inventors: James R. Ostergaard, II, Dwight L. Donaldson
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Patent number: 4428616Abstract: A desk assembly for mounting to and carrying by a wheelchair or the like in the location of a conventional armrest is disclosed. The desk assembly extends across the lap of the user of the wheelchair in a deployed position, folds to a relatively compact condition, and is pivotally movable to a stored position located where a conventional armrest would be provided. The desk assembly is further formed for selective locking of the desk top in various sloped orientations and movement of the desk top toward or away from the user. A reading lamp is also provided for the desk assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1981Date of Patent: January 31, 1984Inventor: Rex Hamilton