Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A collapsible table capable of being supported either in an obvious location such as being mounted on a wall or in a somewhat hidden location such as in the arm of a furniture structure such as a chair, couch, etc. A base is fixed to the supporting wall or furniture piece structure and a carriage member is slidably movable thereon. A table top is pivotal relative to the carriage but movable therewith relative to the base so that the table top may selectively be disposed in an operative, substantially horizontal orientation or in an inoperative, stored location. A top support structure is also carried by the carriage and is selectively positionable beneath and in supporting relation to an under surface of the table top.

Abstract: Equipment for public transport vehicles and transit areas having on either side of a longitudinal passageway, symmetrical transverse rows of sitting seats, having an alternating orientation, sometimes facing and sometimes back to back. At least above two longitudinal sequences of sitting seats on the side of the longitudinal passageway are provided longitudinal lounger seats, at a rate of one lounger for two sitting seats, whereof the central bottom points bear on the seat backs coupled back to back and whereof the adjacent raised ends are extended on the curved inner roof area. Access to each central bottom point takes place by steps located on the other side of the longitudinal passageway and which face one another, in the sides common to the seat backs joined back to back.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A mounting for a mobile phone for usage in a vehicle having spaced-apart, discrete front seats, or so-called "bucket seats" comprising linkage having the lower end thereof secured within the spacing intervening the seats or to a console should such be interposed therein, and with the other, upper end of the linkage secured to an arm; there being a phone support of plate character and being adapted for area adjustability hingedly mounted on the arm for movement between operative, horizontal disposition overlyingly of the aforesaid spacing, or console, as the case may be, and inoperative, vertical disposition laterally of the same.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A seat armrest assembly which can be moved from an upright to a stowed position is secured to the armrest of a seating unit. The table assembly includes a support bar which extends through a support sleeve having an internal contour. A table portion is attached to the bar at one end and a blocking piece is attached at the other end. A retaining members, secured to the bar intermediate of the ends, is shaped to correspond to the internal contour of the sleeve. In the upright position the retaining member abuts the inner edges of the sleeve to prevent axial rotation of the bar, thus retaining the assembly upright. The assembly is lowered by disengaging the retaining member from the sleeve and rotating the bar-table through 90.degree. to the stowed position.

Abstract: A seat mounting apparatus which has a base which has a cylindrical upright post extending therefrom forming a first pivot axis. An elongated member having a longitudinal center axis is pivotally mounted on the upright post with the longitudinal center axis being located substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The elongated member is pivotally mounted on a second post forming a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is spaced from the first pivot axis. The second post is fixedly secured to an attaching plate which is to be attached to the bottom of a seat. Fixing means are to be connected to the elongated member for fixing the position of the elongated member with respect to each post. A supportive tray, as a separate attachment, is to be pivotally mounted with respect to the attaching plate.

Abstract: A foldable chair with a seat portion, a back portion and leg portions is disclosed herein. A sun shade frame is mounted on the upper rear portion of the back portion of the chair. A mounting bracket is secured to the back of the chair, and a vertical post is slidably and rotatably supported by the mounting bracket. Adjustment means are provided on the bracket for changing the angular disposition of the post from a substantially vertical position to an inclined position in alignment with the plane of the back portion of the chair. A sun shade frame is pivotally secured to the upper portion of the post by a hinge means which permits the sun shade to be pivoted from a substantially horizontal operating position on one side of the post to a substantially vertical storage position on the other side of the post. A tray means is secured to one of the leg portions of the chair by a second mounting bracket. This mounting bracket permits the tray to be both vertically and rotatably positioned with respect to the chair.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for use with a tray having an adjustable swinging bracket secured on the underside thereof and removably secured to one arm comprising a bracket secured to the underside of the tray in juxtaposition with the other arm and having depending legs forming a recess for the arm, a plate secured within the bracket and spring biased against said legs and having a pin extending into an aperture in said arm whereby said latch and said tray may be gripped with one hand so as to overcome said bias and remove said pin from said aperture.

Abstract: Multi-position armrest for a vehicle seat incorporates a parallelogram linkage which permits the armrest to be raised or lowered through a series of parallel positions and locked in any one against downward movement. A ratchet and pawl arrangement permits the armrest to be tilted while in various fixed positions of the linkage, or, simultaneously as the linkage is moved. Movements of the arm or linkage in a lowering direction are controlled by a pair of manually operated buttons which operate separate, spaced apart pawls which engage different teeth on a single ratchet member. The buttons are not required for upward movement. The armrest can function as such or can be lowered to be flush with the seat so as to extend the seat width. It can also be tilted downwardly to a hip supporting position or upwardly to a vertical storage position. Various cam and stop arrangements restrict movements of the armrest outside a preferred range.

Abstract: Tablet side arm assembly for mounting on a chair, in which a side arm positionable at the side of a chair is arranged for stably pivotally connecting thereto a floating tablet, e.g. having a planar writing or working surface thereon, on a pivot axis situated with respect to the side arm for displacing the tablet along a rotational movement path sequentially forwardly and outwardly and thence downwardly and backwardly relative to the horizontal from a substantially horizontal working position extending generally crosswise of the side arm to a substantially vertical storage position extending generally laterally of the side arm,such as by providing an angular offset portion on the side arm extending in an offset plane at an angle, e.g.

Abstract: A writing tablet for a chair arm is mounted by a pivot swivel block to the arm for pivotal movement about a first axis. A tablet panel support is mounted to the pivotal swivel block for pivotal movement about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Semicircular slots are included in the pivot swivel block and tablet panel support in registry with each other, and a ball rides in the slots to limit the movement of the tablet panel support about the second axis.

Abstract: A tablet arm attachment for a chair includes brackets with U-shaped channels and outwardly extending flanges to clamp the tablet arm to a support rod from which the tablet arm to a support rod from which the tablet arm is pivoted. A molded plastic bearing insert has a U-shaped channel portion complementary to the channel portion of the brackets to interfit therewith. A flap on the bearing insert permits the bearing insert to be folded over the support rod and provides a smooth, quiet, pivotal motion of the tablet arm which will not scratch the tablet arm.

Abstract: Navigation table attachable by an arm to the base of an aircraft seat can be folded to a storage position beside the seat when not in use. The table surface comprises the top of a box which can be used for the storage of maps or papers. The box is mounted so that it can be easily removed from the seat and used by the pilot like a small attache case to transport maps and other materials to and from the aircraft. A plurality of adjustments on the table mounting arm permit the table surface to have its surface angle varied in addition to being movable, sideways, up and down and fore and aft.