Planar Horizontal Seating (e.g., Picnic Table) Patents (Class 297/158.3)
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Patent number: 11918105Abstract: A picnic table includes first and second structures detachably connected to each other by linking assemblies. One of the first and second structures is a table and the other of the first and second structures is a bench. A linking assembly includes a linking member, which has a first end portion connected to the first structure and a second end portion detachably connected to the second structure. When the second end portion is disconnected from the second structure, the linking member is retractable or rotatable toward the first structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11918106Abstract: A picnic table includes first and second structures detachably connected to each other by linking assemblies. One of the first and second structures is a table and the other of the first and second structures is a bench. A linking assembly includes a linking member, which has a first end portion connected to the first structure and a second end portion detachably connected to the second structure. When the second end portion is disconnected from the second structure, the linking member is retractable or rotatable toward the first structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11707137Abstract: A collapsible and portable seating apparatus may include a seating assembly and a media mast with at least one image generation device. The seating assembly may be collapsible via at least one linkage assembly or pivot assembly, and portable via at least one wheel assembly. The media mast may be couplable to the seat assembly and removable to be set on a ground surface. The media mast may be portable when coupled to the seating assembly and/or separately portable in a hand-truck configuration when removed from the seating assembly. The media mast and/or the seating assembly may include components to provide increased stability and resistance against external and internal forces, where the components are deployed when the media mast is on the ground surface or the seating assembly is unfolded. A canopy may be couplable to the seating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventors: Robert McCarville, Kristen McCarville
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Patent number: 11278112Abstract: An overbed table top includes a monolithic portion and a laminate portion. The monolithic portion has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge surface. The bottom surface includes an open cavity where a peripheral region of the bottom surface circumscribes the open cavity. The monolithic portion is an antimicrobial material. The laminate portion is disposed in the open cavity and is coupled to the monolithic portion. The laminate portion includes an exposed layer of a moisture impervious material coupled to a hidden layer of a wood-based material that can support fasteners used to attach the overbed table top to a frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: EOS SURFACES, LLCInventor: Kenneth G. Trinder, II
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Patent number: 8684453Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a device for transporting picnic tables. A transporting apparatus that connects to a hitch of a vehicle that is specifically designed to hold a foldable picnic table. The picnic table further comprising condiment shelves, wheels and side tables.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Eric Alexander Furst
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Patent number: 8506010Abstract: A portable, submersible table and bench assembly suitable for use on land as well as in bodies of water having sloped or uneven bottom surfaces. The table and bench assembly includes a pair of benches and a central table mounted on a support frame that includes a plurality of hollow, adjustable support members or legs that are slidably received within the support frame. The hollow, adjustable support members extend downwards for contact with the ground or a sloped bottom swimming pool. The support frame includes a plurality of spaced apart perforations on the surface of downwardly extending risers that allow the entry and drainage of water, as well as adjustment of the height of the adjustable support members or legs. In addition to being light and portable, the hollow structure permits water to enter and drain through perforations and accordingly resist buoyancy when the table is immersed in water.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Havin' Fun Products, LLCInventor: Tom Kane
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Patent number: 8313139Abstract: An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a first height when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a second width and a second height when the table and the bench are in the second configuration. The second width is less than half of the first width, and the second height is less than half of the first width.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
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Publication number: 20120175919Abstract: A portable, submersible table and bench assembly suitable for use on land as well as in bodies of water having sloped or uneven bottom surfaces. The table and bench assembly includes a pair of benches and a central table mounted on a support frame that includes a plurality of hollow, adjustable support members or legs that are slidably received within the support frame. The hollow, adjustable support members extend downwards for contact with the ground or a sloped bottom swimming pool. The support frame includes a plurality of spaced apart perforations on the surface of downwardly extending risers that allow the entry and drainage of water, as well as adjustment of the height of the adjustable support members or legs. In addition to being light and portable, the hollow structure permits water to enter and drain through perforations and accordingly resist buoyancy when the table is immersed in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: HAVIN' FUN PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Tom Kane
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Patent number: 8182032Abstract: A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. A frame has laterally spaced apart first and second upright frame portions, the first upright frame portion supporting the first assembly and the second upright frame portion supporting the second assembly. A lower frame portion extends laterally outward including a first lateral portion extending toward a first side beyond the first upright frame portion, and a second lateral portion extending toward a second side beyond the second upright frame portion. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Sico IncorporatedInventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Kendall A. Kragenbring
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Patent number: 8007040Abstract: A furniture piece that may include a support member with opposing first and second surfaces. A recess may extend into the first surface. The support member may also include a first aperture within the recess that extends through to the second surface. A brace may be positioned to support the support member. The brace may include a second aperture that aligns with the first aperture. A fastener that includes a head and an outwardly-extending neck may attach the support member and brace together. The head may seat within the recess and the neck may extend through the first and second apertures. One or more spacers may be positioned along the neck to position the head relative to the support member. A thickness of the head may be less than a depth of the recess such that a surface of the head is flush with the first surface of the support member or positioned within the recess below the first surface of the support member.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Bob Barker Company, Inc.Inventor: Todd D. Krueger
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Patent number: 7980626Abstract: A picnic table includes at least two leg units, a crossbar, a table top and two benches. Each leg unit includes two J-shaped legs. Each J-shaped leg includes a table top support portion formed thereon, a bench support portion formed thereon, and a recess defined in the table top support portion. The crossbar is located between the leg units. The table top includes planks and tubes for supporting the planks. The table top is supported on the table top support portions while the tubes are received in the recesses. Screws are used to secure the crossbar to the legs, secure the table top to the table top support portions, and secure the benches to the bench support portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Danny Plastics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yun-Lu Chen
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Patent number: 7980627Abstract: An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a first height when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a second width and a second height when the table and the bench are in the second configuration. The second width is less than half of the first width, and the second height is less than half of the first width.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
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Patent number: 7971930Abstract: A picnic table may include a table and one or more seat members disposed about the table. One end of each seat member is preferably pivotally attached to the table by a support structure so that the seat member may pivot or rotate between various positions relative to the table top. One or more feet may be connected to the support structures and the feet may be sized and configured to facilitate movement of the seat members relative to the table top. The picnic table may also include a frame and the frame may include a plurality of elongated support members with a first end and a second end. The elongated support members may be interconnected to form a generally polygon-shaped structure and an end of each support member may extend beyond the perimeter of the generally polygon-shaped structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Curtis Nye, L. Curtis Strong, Robert A. Astle
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Publication number: 20110156451Abstract: A picnic table includes at least two leg units, a crossbar, a table top and two benches. Each leg unit includes two J-shaped legs. Each J-shaped leg includes a table top support portion formed thereon, a bench support portion formed thereon, and a recess defined in the table top support portion. The crossbar is located between the leg units. The table top includes planks and tubes for supporting the planks. The table top is supported on the table top support portions while the tubes are received in the recesses. Screws are used to secure the crossbar to the legs, secure the table top to the table top support portions, and secure the benches to the bench support portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Yun-Lu Chen
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Patent number: 7789459Abstract: A wooden octagonal picnic table and bench system with integral wooden umbrella and accessory platforms is herein disclosed. The table comprises eight (8) equal sides with four (4) separated seat benches with a centrally oriented umbrella-shaped roof assembly. The benches are attached at their base using a plurality of supports for stability. A cup holder platform is located at the tabletop surface and encircles the center vertical post. At an intermediate location up the post is a tray with a containment lip to hold bottles, condiments or other similar containers around the post. A wine glass holder is provided near the top of the post facing in all directions for holding stemware in an inverted position. The table also provides roof-mounted lighting and electricity thereto appliances and accessories via a pair of duplex outlets mounted thereto an upper portion of the center post.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventors: Adriana Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez
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Patent number: 7300104Abstract: An inflatable picnic table which includes an integrally formed pedestal, tabletop and bench, all of which are inflatable, so that the picnic table may be stored in a deflated condition, taken to a picnic area, and inflated to provide a temporary and portable picnic table including a tabletop and bench.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Vance A. Hagedorn
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Patent number: 7077464Abstract: A furniture unit that includes a substantially triangular table and a first and second plurality of seats fixedly attached along two sides of the table. A directional view of the third side of the table is unobstructed as viewed from any of the first and second plurality of seats. A support structure is provided that maintains the table and the first and second plurality of seats at a certain distance and provides for unobstructed leg-area. A third set of seats may be provided along each of the three sides of the substantially triangular table and may be interconnected by a support structure that provides a substantially unobstructed ingress and egress to each seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC.Inventors: Gary J. Ford, William Bredlow, Brian Williamson
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Patent number: 7011364Abstract: A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and vertically. An embodiment of the table includes a table top provided with a cavity, the cavity capable of receiving a cooler therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: J.F. Meskill Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventors: James F. Meskill, Jeffrey Kalman, Gary Robert Stephan, Craig Saunders, David Boll
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Patent number: 6978723Abstract: A picnic table system is provided that is modular in design for ease of storage out of inclement weather when not in use. A bench assembly sits atop two pedestal-type legs and the table top and is supported by the upper portion of the pedestal legs. Both the top and the benches are secured by frictional impingement. When the structure is to be moved, the bench assembly, table top and the two pedestal legs are stored in a manner conserving floor or storage space. The ability to store the structure inside during inclement weather or during off season allows for increased life of the structure, thus saving the user replacement or repair costs as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventor: Dolphus A. Dodd
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Patent number: 6918630Abstract: A stable, handicap accessible picnic table is provided. It generally has a flat horizontal table top having a longitudinal axis, an upper surface, a lower surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides. There are preferably a pair of leg supports for supporting the lower surface of the table top with each leg support having a ground engaging portion generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the table top and a ground engaging portion generally parallel to the table top and extending laterally outwardly terminating in an upright seat supporting surface. The seat structure is about of the same length as the table top and mounted to the seat support surface. The ends of the table are open to allow accessibility to wheelchairs.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Thomas, Craig R. Thomas
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Patent number: 6878026Abstract: A device to be used for sitting at a table in a water filled area, such as a water pool. The device comprises an upper rigid, flat, floating body made of buoyant material and defining a table top, at least one lower seat member and a connecting member for rigidly attaching a bottom face of each lower seat member to an underface of the floating body at a level relative to the floating body such that a person can sit on the seat member while resting ones forearms or elbows on top of the floating body. The floating body and the seat member have surfaces and thicknesses enabling them to be self-stable in the water filled area while preventing a top surface of the floating body to be submerged when the person remains seated on the seat member.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Mathieu Cloutier
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Patent number: 6848741Abstract: A furniture unit that includes a substantially triangular table and a first and second plurality of seats fixedly attached along two sides of the table. A directional view of the third side of the table is unobstructed as viewed from any of the first and second plurality of seats. A support structure is provided that maintains the table and the first and second plurality of seats at a certain distance and provides for unobstructed leg-area. A third set of seats may be provided along each of the three sides of the substantially triangular table and may be interconnected by a support structure that provides a substantially unobstructed ingress and egress to each seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Ford, William Bredlow, Brian Williamson
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Patent number: 6830294Abstract: A foldable seating structure includes a foldable frame defining a first frame section and a second frame section. The first and second frame sections are coupled together by a section hinge allowing the first and second frame sections to pivot relative to one another between a frame deployed configuration and a frame folded configuration wherein in the frame deployed configuration the first and second frame sections are in a substantially horizontal position and in a substantially co-linear relationship relative to each other and wherein in the frame folded configuration the first and second frame sections are in a substantially vertical position and in a substantially parallel and adjacent relationship relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Inventor: Gilles Berthiaume
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Patent number: 6817662Abstract: A picnic table includes a pair of benches and a central table is generally disposed between the benches. The picnic table may include first and second legs that are used to support the benches and the central table above a support surface such as a floor or the ground. The first and second legs preferably each include a loop portion that supports the benches and a table support portion that supports the central table. Desirably, the loop portion and the table support portion of each leg are generally aligned in the same plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Lifetime Products, inc.Inventors: David C. Winter, S. Curtis Nye
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Publication number: 20040201261Abstract: An adjustable height table having bench seats has a frame member having a hollow central area and a predetermined thickness. The frame member will have a channeling formed on an interior section of the thickness. At least one padded member is moveably coupled to the thickness of the frame member for forming a surface to rest a person's feet. The padded member moves away and down from the frame member to form bench seats to sit around the adjustable height table. A finished table surface is positioned on a top portion of the frame member within the channeling. A lifting mechanism is located withing the hollow central area of the frame member for raising and lowering a height of the finished table surface. A “Lazy Susan” may be located substantially at a middle portion of the lifting mechanism and coupled to the finished table surface for rotating the finished table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Edward H. Johnson
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Patent number: 6772699Abstract: A folding picnic table has a frame including folding legs. The frame supports a tabletop and a bench extending along each side of the tabletop. The picnic table folds between a use position and a storage position with the benches folded onto the tabletop and tipped onto one side on a caster assembly. The table includes a locking device, automatically locking the seating structures to the tabletop at a partially tipped position; and automatically releasing the legs when the table is tipped to a storage position. The frame also includes a retainer plate that keeps the frame from accidentally folding when the benches are folded onto the tabletop for cleaning under the table or during tipping of the table to a storage position.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Sico IncorporatedInventor: John M. Elliott
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Publication number: 20040108756Abstract: A picnic table includes a pair of benches and a central table is generally disposed between the benches. The picnic table may include first and second legs that are used to support the benches and the central table above a support surface such as a floor or the ground. The first and second legs preferably each include a loop portion that supports the benches and a table support portion that supports the central table. Desirably, the loop portion and the table support portion of each leg are generally aligned in the same plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: David C. Winter, S. Curtis Nye
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Publication number: 20030230912Abstract: A bench includes a seat formed from diamond plate having a raised pattern and a pair of spaced-apart legs formed from I-beams for supporting said seat. The bench may also include a back formed from diamond plate having a raised pattern. The seat and the back may have an outer metallic surface and the pair of spaced-apart legs may have a coating having a color. The seat may include a frame attached to the diamond plate which defines a top surface and downwardly-depending edges. The back may include a frame attached to the diamond plate which defines a front surface and downwardly-depending edges. Other embodiments of benches are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.Inventors: E. Paul Arnold, Arthur C. Slear
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Patent number: 6629723Abstract: The present invention is a picnic table with a table top and two bench seats detachably connected to two welded, tubular metal support units. Compoundly curved bench supports that rise from the ends of the otherwise straight footing member of each support unit transfer the force of weight applied to a bench seat to the ground, or floor directly beneath the bench and make the table tip-proof. The support units and metal braces rigidly support table top and benches against sway both longitudinally and transversely.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Inventor: Terry C. Trubee
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Publication number: 20030132649Abstract: A resourceful yet rigid flat metal picnic table end frame designed to mount wooden, PVC boards or other materials to form the table and seat sections using a simple 2 part fame bent in strategic locations to create stability and mount surfaces. Three gusset supports are used at each end. The end frames are a two part component designed to mount both the seat and table top material and provide a flat surface for multiple design cut outs to be removed without sacrificing the structural integrity of the frame. Design cut-outs are optional, the solid ends can provide a surface for personalized graphic designs or advertisement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: James Edward Washington
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Patent number: 6523890Abstract: A two-piece chair and furniture set for allowing the user to easily and quickly assembly and take apart the chairs and table assembly. The two-piece chair and furniture set includes chairs each having a backrest assembly including a backrest portion and a front legs portion; and also includes a seat assembly including a seat portion and a rear legs portion and being detachably attached to the backrest assembly; and further includes a table assembly including a base assembly and also including a tabletop assembly being mounted upon the base assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Norman C. Anderson
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Patent number: 6386628Abstract: A folding table includes a pair of table top members having a straight edge and an outer edge forming an oval table surface. A folding linkage folds the table tops about centerline between a use position and a folded storage position. Stools are disposed above the periphery of the table with support legs extending down from the stools. In the folded position, the table is supported on legs having casters or rollers. Locks prevent the table from unfolding from its use position and also prevent the table from fully folding for easier transport.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Sico IncorporatedInventor: Richard C. Bue
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Publication number: 20010026086Abstract: A folding table includes a pair of table top members having a straight edge and an outer edge forming an oval table surface. A folding linkage folds the table tops about centerline between a use position and a folded storage position. Stools are disposed above the periphery of the table with support legs extending down from the stools. In the folded position, the table is supported on legs having casters or rollers. Locks prevent the table from unfolding from its use position and also prevent the table from fully folding for easier transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Applicant: Sico IncorporatedInventor: Richard C. Bue
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Patent number: 6186590Abstract: A foldable combined bench and table includes two spaced support frames each with a bottom rod for lying on a ground surface, and frontmost and rearmost posts for detachably mounting two bench seat members, and a leg member between the posts. A mounting frame is provided with a flat board member, and includes two spaced side rails, and rightmost and leftmost crossbars which interconnect the side rails to define a first axis and which are coupled with the leg members such that the leg members are pivoted about the first axis. Two linkage assemblies are mounted between the mounting frame and the support frames. Each linkage assembly includes upper and lower linking arms which are hinged to each other about a second axis parallel to the first axis, and which are respectively secured to the mounting frame and the corresponding leg member.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Shin Yeh Enterprse Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng