Chair-secured Standard Supports Table Patents (Class 297/170)
  • Patent number: 7134719
    Abstract: A work station having a base, a user support affixed to the base; and an overhead hanger affixed to said base. The overhead hanger has a rear portion extending upwardly behind the user support and an overhead portion extending forwardly above the user support a sufficient distance so that when a user is positioned in the user support, the overhead portion is above the user and a peripheral mounting system affixable to the overhead portion proximate a distal end of the overhead portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: P--CE Computers, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Moglin, Richard Nelson Stieler, Allan Quattrin
  • Patent number: 7100977
    Abstract: A support arm for supporting an item from a tapered member such as a tapered chair arm includes an arm portion having a proximal end and a distal end. At or toward the distal end is an arrangement for mounting an item. At or toward the proximal end is an attachment portion defining an internal taper. The support arm is engageable on the tapered member in a taper lock between the tapered member and the attachment portion and disengageable manually and without the use of tools, to mount the support arm to the tapered member. The item is preferably a tablet. One or more release shuttles may be provided within the attachment portion to enhance the disengagement of the support arm from the tapered member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Formway Furniture Limited
    Inventors: Damon Gregory Burwell, Paul Michael Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 7073853
    Abstract: A chair with a desk includes a chair body having a support leg and a seat section mounted on the support leg such that the level of the seat section is adjustable, a support member coupled to the chair body turnably within a horizontal plane, a desk body which is provided for the support member and a position of which is adjustable back and forth with respect to the chair body, a rest provided for the desk body and including a storage, and a drawer type rest which is allowed to be drawn from the rest in a lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: President of Tsuyama National College of Technology
    Inventor: Teruhisa Onishi
  • Patent number: 7059670
    Abstract: A chair-desk frame has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion has a pair of front legs and a desktop support structure. The rearward portion has a pair of rear legs and a seat support structure. The chair-desk frame includes at least three upper stacking contact points and at least three lower stacking contacting points, all of which are disposed so that a plurality of identical chair-desk frames can be vertically stacked on top of one another in a stable and generally vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Virco Mgmt. Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Mills, Peter Glass
  • Patent number: 6916065
    Abstract: 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 diagnosis
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Ja-Ryoung Park
  • Patent number: 6899386
    Abstract: A removable tabletop assembly for use with a folding chair convertible from a folded mode into an unfolded mode. The chair having a frame, including a plurality of interconnected frame tubes, the tabletop assembly comprising a platform with connectors extending there from configured to connect with a pair of chair bracket assemblies that are attached to the frame tubes of the chair. Upon removal of the platform, the chair can be converted between the folded mode and the unfolded mode without removal of the chair bracket assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: T. J. Louis Anton
  • Publication number: 20040222677
    Abstract: A chair with a desk includes a chair body having a support leg and a seat section mounted on the support leg such that the level of the seat section is adjustable, a support member coupled to the chair body turnably within a horizontal plane, a desk body which is provided for the support member and a position of which is adjustable back and forth with respect to the chair body, a rest provided for the desk body and including a storage, and a drawer type rest which is allowed to be drawn from the rest in a lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Teruhisa Onishi
  • Patent number: 6776452
    Abstract: A chair with a desk includes a chair body having a support leg and a seat section mounted on the support leg such that the level of the seat section is adjustable, a support member coupled to the chair body turnably within a horizontal plane, a desk body which is provided for the support member and a position of which is adjustable back and forth with respect to the chair body, a rest provided for the desk body and including a storage, and a drawer type rest which is allowed to be drawn from the rest in a lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: President of Tsuyama National College of Technology
    Inventor: Teruhisa Onishi
  • Patent number: 6746086
    Abstract: A bench having a modular structure and comprising several seats, which rest on a longitudinal beam supported on at least two feet. An individual seat is formed by a seat panel which can be complemented by a backrest and lateral armrests, as well as tabletops. Benches of this kind can be used, for example, in airports and ferry terminals as well as long-distance train stations. The seat panels, backrests and tabletops are removably fixed to the longitudinal beam by the use of retaining plates. The feet and armrests are removably fixed directly to the longitudinal beam. The longitudinal beam extends along the full length of the bench, consists preferably of a double-walled aluminum hollow profile and has a regular, triangular cross-section with three longitudinal side faces as well as longitudinal grooves, situated in the area of the edges. The retaining plates are pieces of U-shaped rail sections cut to the required length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Vitra Patente AG
    Inventor: Norman Foster
  • Patent number: 6702373
    Abstract: A system having a plurality of platforms for positioning control devices near an occupant of a chair. The system includes a first and second support shaft affixed to each side of a chair. A first side platform is affixed to the first support shaft. A second side platform is affixed to the second support shaft. A front platform is positioned in front of the chair. The front platform may be rotated away from the front of the chair by a pivot system which assists in moving the front platform. The system may also include two accessory platforms mounted adjacent each side platform. All the platforms may be adjustably positioned for the occupant of the chair. Computer and gaming control devices may be placed on top of the platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis D. Rossko
  • Publication number: 20040041446
    Abstract: A chair with a desk includes a chair body having a support leg and a seat section mounted on the support leg such that the level of the seat section is adjustable, a support member coupled to the chair body turnably within a horizontal plane, a desk body which is provided for the support member and a position of which is adjustable back and forth with respect to the chair body, a rest provided for the desk body and including a storage, and a drawer type rest which is allowed to be drawn from the rest in a lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Teruhisa Onishi
  • Patent number: 6685264
    Abstract: An articulating tray assembly for mounting on a support member, such as a wheelchair side frame member, which can be self stored and moved from the storage position to an operating position either inside or outside of the support member by manipulation of a single clamping knob. Forward and rearward movement of the tray is controlled by a second clamping knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Mullen, Jean Marc Girardin
  • Patent number: 6676208
    Abstract: A combined chair and object support for video equipment, telescopes, drawing boards and the like, includes a chair leg assembly, a seat member, an upright support post and a linking member. The chair leg assembly has an upper leg end, and a lower leg end opposite to the upper leg end and adapted to be placed on a ground surface. The seat member is mounted on the upper leg end of the chair leg assembly. The upright support post is adapted for mounting an object removably thereon. The linking member is formed with a first coupling end connected to the seat member, and a second coupling end connected to the support post, thereby forming a horizontal spacing between the seat member and the support post in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Kun-Chung Lu
  • Patent number: 6634717
    Abstract: A tilting chair comprising: a support board integrating a seat and back support to be elastically transformable backwards when a user places pressure onto the back support; a frame having a back support part, horizontally coupled at an external surface of the back support, a pair of rear legs extending from both left and right sides of the back supporting part downwards the floor, a pair of feet bent at ends of the rear legs and extending forwardly along the floor surface, a pair of front legs extending upwardly from the front ends of the feet, a front side seat support part bent and extending at both upper ends of the front legs to support the front portion of the seat, and a rear side seat support part connecting a center portion of the rear legs to support the rear portion of the seat; and flanges and coupling units respectively assembled at an external surface of the back support part and the lower surface of the seat to make a user feel comfortable because the back support is smoothly tilted backwards wh
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Fursys Incorporation
    Inventor: Dong-Yul Kown
  • Patent number: 6619735
    Abstract: A power-actuated chair-type elevating apparatus for moving a user to a desired position includes a slidable base having an upright lower tube-extended from a top thereof, a table having a downward extended upper tube axially movably covering the lower tube, an elevating mechanism mounted in the upper and lower tubes to elevate or lower the table relative to the base, and a seat pivotally supported on two bent tubes and three links. The bent tubes are fixedly connected at another end to the upper tube. The three links are coaxially and pivotally connected at a first end to one another, and pivotally connected at a second end to the seat, the base, and the upper tube, respectively. When the table is elevated, the seat is also elevated and forward inclined for the user sit thereon to lean against the table without the risk of falling off the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Dynamic Healthtech Inc
    Inventor: Shou Ming-Hwa
  • Patent number: 6604783
    Abstract: A collapsible workstation includes a seat and table. The table is connected to the seat and defines a working surface adapted for supporting articles above the lap of a user in an in-use position spaced apart from the seat. The table is movable from the in-use position to a non-use collapsed position adjacent the seat for storage and transport. An elongated connecting arm interconnects the seat and the table to enable movement of the table between the in-use position and the non-use collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: David A Goodson
  • Publication number: 20030107246
    Abstract: The present device is a folding gun bench that can be folded into a compact position that is readily movable from place to place and easily carried by the shooter. Once that the location that the shooter desires to utilize the bench, the bench is quickly and easily unfolded into the working position. The bench includes a latch mechanism that will prevent the bench from accidentally collapsing or folding once it is in the working position. The design of this bench also prevents the bench from tipping over while it is in use. The portability and the ability to fold the bench into a compact position allows this bench to be transported from place to place on a shooting range or to be easily transported by the shooter or hunter into the field to aid the sportsman in his shooting activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Smyers
  • Patent number: 6554354
    Abstract: A seating unit comprises: an armrest having an inwardly facing surface that includes an aperture; a table having a support surface mounted on and above a mounting post; and a mounting bracket mounted within the armrest. The mounting bracket is configured to receive the mounting post through the aperture in the armrest and to detachably secure the mounting post such that the support surface is generally horizontally disposed. In this configuration, the seating unit can provide a table-type surface in a convenient location for an occupant of the seating unit, yet the table can be removed when its presence is undesirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Ultra-Mek, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Stephen Hoffman, Marcus L. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20020117879
    Abstract: A collapsible workstation includes a seat and table. The table is connected to the seat and defines a working surface adapted for supporting articles above the lap of a user in an in-use position spaced apart from the seat. The table is movable from the in-use position to a non-use collapsed position adjacent the seat for storage and transport. An elongated connecting arm interconnects the seat and the table to enable movement of the table between the in-use position and the non-use collapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: David A. Goodson
  • Patent number: 6425631
    Abstract: A computer chair assembly has a chair having two armrests, a pivot shaft disposed on one of the armrests, a U-shaped rod, a generally L-shaped hollow rod disposed on the U-shaped rod, the generally L-shaped hollow rod having a distal end connected to the pivot shaft and a plurality of lugs, a pivot bar having a first end collar connected to one of the lugs and a second end collar connected to an oblong plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: King Pao Enterprise Co., LTD
    Inventor: Kwan-Yi Lin
  • Patent number: 6422646
    Abstract: A support adapted to cooperate with a pedestal type chair for holding a keyboard at an optimal operating position for a user seated in said chair, said support including a clamp adapted for retrofittable attachment to the stem of a pedestal chair, a first transversely extending arm extending laterally from said clamp and passing through a first elbow to a first generally vertical extending post, a second vertical extending post pivotally fitted to said first vertical extending post and passing through a second elbow to a second transversely extending arm and a platform adapted for slidable and pivotal attachment to said second transversely extending arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Francis McNally
  • Patent number: 6412862
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a table, tray or other removable component to a chair to support a laptop computer or other appliance includes a socket that can be permanently mounted in the chair arm and a bracket or mounting assembly that can be mounted on the bottom of the removable component. The socket includes a sleeve with a collar mounted on the top of the sleeve. The collar surrounds the area around a hole in the chair arm through which the socket sleeve extends. The sleeve is attached to an internal frame member. A spring biased plug shifts within a cavity in the sleeve. A rigid pin located on the bottom of the removable component is inserted through a central opening in the collar into the cavity, forcing the plug into the sleeve. The table is firmly supported by the socket, but it is free to rotate in a horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Randy Wayne Dickerson, Eddie Clifton Brinkley
  • Patent number: 6386628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard C. Bue
  • Patent number: 6375259
    Abstract: A foldaway panel device on a chair comprises a stand lever, chair pivot device, display pivot device, and a panel display. The stand lever is an elongated tube and the chair pivot device pivotally engages with an end of the elongated tube. The display pivot device is sleeved into the other end of the elongated tube, and the panel display has a flat screen with engaging plates extending outward to engage with the display pivot device. The chair pivot device is fixedly attached to a chair such that the panel display can be moved with respect to the chair pivot device, adjusted to any orientation and any angular position, and folded at a storage position in front of a lower part of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Hsi Kuang Ma
  • Publication number: 20020043827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer work station kit including a user's seat connector and a monitor supporting tray positioned in front of the seat comprising: a chassis unit, an elongated monitor supporting tray in the form of at least one arcuate rail, preferably a pair of parallel arcuate rails, and first varying means for varying the location of the monitor supporting tray between uppermost and lowermost positions; a seat connector, means for coupling the monitor supporting tray having the form of at least one arcuate rail, and the user seat and a second varying means for varying the relative distance between the monitor supporting tray and the seat connector. The monitor supporting tray may be supported by a compression drive and be provided with a pair of auxiliary rollers. The seat connector may be formed with complementary openings and be connected to the bottom surface of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Eran Baru
  • Patent number: 6364411
    Abstract: A foldable chair equipped with a utility side desk, which includes a seat frame and a desk frame foldably coupled with the seat frame, wherein the desk frame includes a pair of supporting arms pivotally connecting with a second front and back frame legs of the seat frame respectively, a pair of slider joints for pivotally coupling two inner ends of said two supporting arms with a first front and back frame legs of the seat frame, and a pair of pivot arms which are extending sidewardly from the seat frame pivotally coupling with two outer ends of the two supporting arms respectively. Therefore, the utility side desk is capable of serving as an extra side surface, which is adapted to be quickly and easily folded with the foldable chair into a compact unit for carriage and storage and unfolded for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Edward Zheng
  • Patent number: 6352302
    Abstract: A combination tablet and armrest assembly for a seating unit. The seating unit includes a seat portion and a back, and the combination tablet and armrest assembly includes a support member which is movable between an operative position toward the front of the seat portion, and an inoperative position toward the rear of the seat portion. The support member is preferably mounted for pivoting movement to a base member secured to the underside of the seat portion. A combination tablet/armrest member is mounted to the support member. The tablet/armrest member includes a stationary section mounted to the support member, and a pivotable section interconnected with the stationary section via a hinge. The sections of the tablet/armrest member are adapted to be folded together when the support member is in its inoperative rearward position, to function as an armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Pro-Cord S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giancarlo Piretti, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6343837
    Abstract: A child's stadium seat comprises of a seat portion, an upright back rest portion and safety straps to secure the child. The stadium seat securely attaches to a bench, bleacher, chair or planar seat. It contains storage space in the bottom portion of the seat, a detachable utility tray and overhead shelter from various weather conditions. When in a closed mode, the side hinges allow the top back rest to lock in position, while a storage door is located at the bottom, allowing the underneath storage area to remain closed when not in use. The child's stadium seat is elevated for viewing and consists of a bottom surface that assists in the prevention of the seat sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: Ernestine Gage
  • Patent number: 6315358
    Abstract: A computer work station including a user seat and a monitor supporting tray positioned in front of the seat, comprising a first chassis unit having a first base, an elongated seat supporting member, a first varying mechanism for varying the location of the seat along the seat supporting member between a relatively reclining position and a relatively upright position, a second chassis unit having a second base, an elongated monitor supporting member, a second varying mechanism for varying the location of the monitor supporting tray between an uppermost position and a lowermost position, and a coupling mechanism for coupling the seat to the monitor supporting tray so that displacement of the seat toward a relatively reclining position results in the displacement of the monitor supporting tray toward the uppermost position and displacement of the seat toward a relatively upright position results in the displacement of the monitor supporting tray toward the lowermost position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: Eran Baru
  • Patent number: 6270157
    Abstract: The floppy desk is designed to interface with a modern personal computer system. It is anthropometrically sized for the average of the 95th percentile of males and females. The floppy desk consists of an upper assembly and a support base. The upper assembly is composed of a tubular frame, a seat, an adjustable back and head rest, a foot platform, a computer support and a single plane work surface for monitor, keyboard and mouse. The support base is composed of a welded tubular frame with integral brackets for the upper assembly pivot and the shock absorber. The most important feature of the floppy desk is that the entire upper assembly reclines relative to the support base and maintains the operator's relative position to the monitor, keyboard, and computer. Reclining is achieved by the offset weight of the operator as he or she takes the seated position. Afterwards, as the operator vacates the seat, the unbalanced computer component weights cause the upper assembly to return to its horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Stanley Joseph Kapushinski
  • Patent number: 6254178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: SICO, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Bue
  • Patent number: 6250702
    Abstract: A vehicle having a table board is provided. The table board is moveable between an out-of-use position, in which the table board is accommodated in the vehicle, and a position of use, in which the table board projects longitudinally from the vehicle. At least one seat is mounted in such a way on the table board, through a folding linkage, such that in the position of use of the table board, the seat can be pivoted between a space-saving out-of-use position and a position of use suitable for sitting at the table board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Konrad Eipper
  • Patent number: 6186589
    Abstract: The invention is a collapsible and thereby portable children's desk with a reversible top board including a blackboard on one side. The invention includes a two-legged support frame for a reversible, slanted board which may be stored in between the two-legged support frame; a storage tray for writing utensils also supported between the two-legged support frame; a double-layered side arm connecting one side of the support frame to a child's seat; and the necessary hinges to allow the desk to be collapsed with a 3 step process including: first, the folding of the chair to be flush with the side arm and then the placement of the chair and side arm within the two-legged support frame and finally the lifting up and sliding down of the board between the two-legged support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Johann Burkamp
  • Patent number: 6145926
    Abstract: A computer chair device has a main frame, a main body disposed in the main frame, a support rod disposed on the main frame, a table plate disposed on the support rod, two support posts disposed on the main frame, and two upper plates disposed on the support posts. The main frame has a plurality of bottom rods. A base plate is disposed on the bottom rods. A slide plate is disposed on the bottom rods. A protruded block is disposed on the slide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Kuan Jen Lin
  • Patent number: 6142559
    Abstract: A seating product is disclosed. The seating product includes a base having a base frame assembly with a pair of side panels. At least one of the side panels has a slot. The seating product also includes a mounting arm having a mounting assembly with a first mounting, bracket adapted to be inserted through the slot in the side panel of the base frame assembly for attachment to the base. An improvement to a seating product with a base and a surface supported by a mounting arm is also disclosed. The improvement includes the base having a base frame assembly with a pair of side panels. The improvement also includes a mounting arm having a mounting assembly with a first mounting bracket adapted to be inserted through a slot in a side panel of the base frame assembly for attachment to the base. The mounting arm may include a worksurface (tablet). The tablet may be coupled for pivotal and/or translating movement with respect to the base. The seating product may be an upholstered chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Jess Allen Sorel, Christopher Lyle Domina, David Eric Simon
  • Patent number: 6135547
    Abstract: A freestandable booth (30), such as for dining, having a holder (34) for a table (36) and/or other appurtenances projecting from the seating (32), thus enabling the seating (32) to be made along any planform and yet maintaining vacancy beneath the appurtenances while forward of the seating (32). Two or more such seating units (32) may also be variously clustered so as to share a common holder (34) or a common element or elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Pinckas Katz
  • Patent number: 6102475
    Abstract: A device having a table, a stool, and a support structure including footrests, thereby enhancing social environments by the use of varying combinations of the devices, and by providing comfort enhancing features, and specifically by making a seated or standing occupant approachable by increasing the potential for intimacy while yet retaining a defensible position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: David Hamann
  • Patent number: 6089663
    Abstract: An accessory chair apparatus for use with video games, the apparatus comprising a concave base, a seat portion, and a console. The base is shaped so as to facilitate a rocking motion in both a front to back and a side to side direction. However, body stabilizers may also to deployed as to prevent such rocking. The seat portion may include a back portion upon which a headrest may be adjustably mounted. The headrest may include at least one audio speaker mounted therein to enhance the game playing experience. The console is adjustably mounted on the front end of the base so as to ensure comfortable seating for occupants of various sizes. Also, a controller mounted frame may be placed on the console so as to accept a game controller, such as, for example, a steering wheel. The apparatus may also include a variety of storage compartments such as a basket, a case, and recesses in the body and the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Spang & Company
    Inventor: Peter C. Hill
  • Patent number: 6065802
    Abstract: A folding table with seating, the table having an oval shape and seating structure. The folding table includes a pair of semi-circular shaped table top sections folding along the straight edge of each section. A lock maintains the table in the unfolded position and is easily released by accessing an end handle that extends downward from the center axis near the edges of the table top sections. A framework extends downward and out to eight stools, four stools spaced apart around the curving periphery of each table top section. A leg extending below each stool to provide spaced apart supports around the entire table. The folding framework folds the tables top from a planar horizontal position to a vertical position wherein the bottoms of the table tops substantially oppose one another. The stools fold around the ends of the table top in the folded position so that the table requires much less floor pace than in the unfolded, use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard C. Bue
  • Patent number: 6012773
    Abstract: Stackable row chairs can be provided with desk assemblies for lecture hall purposes by forming a holder for the desk assembly with a pair of struts upon stirrups at their lower ends engaging the legs of the chair provided with the assembly. Connecting members can run from the stirrups to an adjoining chair to allow the desk assembly simultaneously to serve as a connecting system for joining the chairs in the row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Mauser Office GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Best
  • Patent number: 5927799
    Abstract: A chair comprises a stowable tray in which the tray is shaped like a rhomboid and folds across the seat of the chair at an angle with respect to the chair back. A spring provides assistance when the stowable tray is drawn from its housing. Additionally, a number of noise mufflers are provided, which make the chair well suited for use in settings where silence is valued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Carson's Inc.
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero
  • Patent number: 5893607
    Abstract: The holder has a base which can be rotatably attached to at least one chair leg, where the chair leg can be a leg of a star-based chair, a leg of a four-legged chair, an upright of a wheel chair, and analogous members of other chairs. An adjustable height arm is rotatably attached to the base, and a deck for holding a keyboard is rotatably attached to the arm. The holder can be adjusted easily in height, distance from the person using the holder, and angle of the deck, and the holder can easily swing away for easy access to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Ralph R. Trimnell
  • Patent number: 5884966
    Abstract: A portable shooter's seat having a detachable bench and firearm support. The seat and bench have a plurality of legs, some of which are pivotally connected to the seat and bench, respectively. The seat and bench each have one leg fixedly connected thereto and attachable to each other for connecting the seat to the bench. For supporting the seat on the ground independently from the bench, the seat and bench legs are disconnected, and the set leg is reoriented to the ground supporting position. Some of the seat and bench legs are foldable to a stored position, and a shoulder strap is connected between the bench and the seat to facilitate carrying the bench and seat in the stored position. A firearm support is connectable to the seat when the seat is detached from the bench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventors: Marshall T. Hill, Timothy G. Peacemaker
  • Patent number: 5865124
    Abstract: An improved table attachment for lawn chairs and the like comprising a gripping foot having a pair of semi-cylindrical members which are frictionally engageable to clamp about a leg of a chair on which the table attachment is to be mounted, one of the semi-cylindrical members having an externally-threaded neck portion projecting outward and upward therefrom, a tubular angle member having an internally-threaded end mateable with the neck portion and having a the opposite end castellated, a generally fan-shaped table platform having an opening formed adjacent the narrow end thereof for receiving a drinking glass and having a shaft projecting downwardly from the table platform adjacent the narrow end formed with a castellated interior mateable with the opposite end of the angle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Dwight W. Wroe
  • Patent number: 5857741
    Abstract: A vehicle trailer hitch mounted table and chairs which can be used for tailgate parties. The seats on the chairs swivel, and the table includes a dismountable umbrella. The table, chairs and umbrella can be dismounted from the vehicle, or can be changed to a traveling position in which the umbrella and table top are removed, and the seats are attached to the frame of the device, which is still mounted to the trailer hitch of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas J. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5820208
    Abstract: This invention relates to children's furniture. More particularly it relates to a collapsible integrated combination bench and table for kids for use almost anywhere. It is multipurpose quickly foldable aesthetic and stable piece of furniture which comprises a bench unit and a table unit interconnected by a common foldable member. The unit is easy to setup, fold and store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Francis David Miklinevich
  • Patent number: 5779305
    Abstract: A work station which includes a chair and means to support pieces of equipment such as a personal computer, a printer and the like. The station has at least two upright stanchions (4,5) which project upwardly in a substantially parallel manner from a base (6). Sleeves (e.g. 8a) are engaged on the stanchions and the sleeves can act as spacers. Support members for the pieces of equipment are attached individually or in combination to a sleeve or sleeves so the support members will extend from the sleeves in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the stanchions. The chair is supported between the stanchions at the desired height by being attached to the sleeves which are engaged on the stanchions. The work station can also include an electrical power reticulation system, a sound system and a lighting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Rory Hocking
  • Patent number: 5765911
    Abstract: A positioning system is provided for positioning a chair-mounted table. The positioning system utilizes four major interconnected components which are capable of rotating around four different axes to position the table in a large variety of positions and orientations. The first axis is parallel to the ground, the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis, the third axis is perpendicular to the second axis, and the fourth axis is substantially 45 degrees from the third axis. The table attached to the positioning system may be moved forward and backward relative to the user, it may be rotated to various angular positions, it may be swung forward to allow the user to sit down and get up, it may be placed on the side of the chair to make a side table, and it may be swung down to the side of the chair to occupy little space and allow the chair to be used with a stand-alone desk or table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas Sorenson
  • Patent number: 5653499
    Abstract: A system of brackets that attach to a typical office chair which support platforms for a keyboard and mouse. The bracket system attaches to the pedestal of a chair and allows for adjustment of the position of the keyboard and mouse platform along all three axis's. The bracket system allows the keyboard and mouse platforms to be mounted from either the left or right side of the chair. The bracket system is designed to support a keyboard and mouse, but the keyboard platform could also be used as a writing surface, or the mouse platform could serve as an arm rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Kirk Bryant Goodall
  • Patent number: 5649737
    Abstract: A versatile chair tray has a tray, a block joined to the tray, and a brace pivotally connected to the block. The block is supported on a horizontal portion of a chair arm, and the brace is placed against a vertical portion of the chair arm. Spring clips clamp the tray and block to the chair arm horizontal portion and the brace to the chair arm vertical portion. When the chair tray is not in use, the brace folds against the tray to enable several chair trays to be stacked in a neat and stable pile. In a modified embodiment, mushroom heads on the block and brace engage slots in the chair arm to secure the chair tray to the chair. The chair tray is suitable for use with chairs having many different arm designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Inventor: Fred E. Behnke