Standard Is Vertical Extension Of Chair Leg Patents (Class 297/171)
  • Patent number: 9986837
    Abstract: A seating unit (10) combines lounge seating with work space. A chair portion (20) has a sitting surface with an extended wing (25) and an optional sliding desk (40, 140) as a work surface. The extended wing (25) provides a place to rest personal belongings within easy reach while the user sits or works in the seating unit (10). An optional ottoman (50) may be used as a conventional ottoman or as a seating location on its own. The ottoman (50) has a slidable tray that can provide additional work surface or space to rest additional personal items while the user sits or rests in the unit. Several chair portions (20) may be supported together in a row with extended wings (25) and/or slidable desks on the ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicolai Czumaj-Bront
  • Patent number: 9777886
    Abstract: A winch mounting kit includes a first mount that may be removably coupled to a stanchion. The first mount may have a winch is removably attached thereto such that the winch is secured on the stanchion. A second mount is provided that may be removably coupled to a horizontal support. The second mount may have the winch being removably attached thereto such that the winch is secured on the horizontal support. A third mount is provided that may be removably coupled to a vertical support. The third mount may have the winch being removably attached thereto such that the winch is secured to the vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Hall
  • Patent number: 8950805
    Abstract: A combined table and chair seating apparatus is provided. The seating apparatus comprising a table (25), a chair (26) and a table base (16). The table comprises a table top (10) and a table leg (11) defining an axis about which axis the table top is rotatable with respect to the table base. The chair is mounted for rotation with the table top about the axis. In a preferred embodiment, the chair comprises a seat and a chair frame upon which the seat is mounted. The frame includes at least one floor-engaging leg. Preferably, the table leg has upper and lower ends, the lower end being mounted for rotation upon the table base and the chair frame is mounted upon the table leg at a point intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof. More preferably, the chair frame is mounted substantially adjacent the lower end of the table leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Charles Keen
  • Patent number: 8616629
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a seating apparatus, and more particularly to a combined table and chair. We describe a seating apparatus comprising a table (25), a chair (26) and a table base (16) wherein the table comprises a table top (10) and a table leg (11) defining an axis about which axis said table top is rotatable with respect to the table base; wherein the chair is mounted for rotation with said table top about said axis. In a preferred embodiment, the chair comprises a seat (21) and a chair frame (31) upon which the seat is mounted, wherein the frame includes at least one floor-engaging leg (22). Preferably, the table leg has upper and lower ends, the lower end being mounted for rotation upon the table base and the chair frame is mounted upon the table leg at a point intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof. More preferably, the chair frame is mounted substantially adjacent the lower end of the table leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Ingemar Jonsson, Shin Azumi, Tomoko Azumi
  • Patent number: 8573688
    Abstract: A seating device (20) includes a fixed seat (24) and a moveable arm (40) pivotally connected at its lower end (44) to a support structure (26). A document shelf (22) is carried on an upper end (42) of the moveable arm (40). In an inactive stowed condition, the document shelf (22) innocuously lays over the fixed seat (24). The document shelf (22) is movable to a deployed condition extending laterally outwardly and upwardly relative to the fixed seat (24) where documents may be held at a convenient reading distance to a person seated on the fixed seat (24). The moveable arm (40) is telescopically extendable. A stop cord (92) limits outward rotation of the moveable arm (40). A recessable joint (46) connects the document shelf (22) to the moveable arm (40). In the stowed condition, the recessable joint (46) tucks below the fixed seat surface. The document shelf (22) includes a back plate (56) and a perpendicular ledge (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Jon E. Shackelford
  • Patent number: 7971930
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Curtis Nye, L. Curtis Strong, Robert A. Astle
  • Publication number: 20080203779
    Abstract: A long-legged chair includes a pair of seat supporting members, which are each connected to a respective one of front legs of the chair so as to slide up and down on the front legs; each seat supporting member has a hollow protruding portion thereon, which has a hole facing and adjacent to a corresponding front leg, and which has a button received therein and pivoted thereto; each button has a pressed portion and an inserted portion passed through a corresponding said hole so as to be received in one of the recessed portions in order for the seat supporting members to be firmly held by the front legs; when the buttons are pressed at the pressed portions, the inserted portions will be out of the recessed portions of the front legs, and in turn the seat supporting members are allow to slide on the front legs to adjust height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
  • Patent number: 7314248
    Abstract: A portable workstation apparatus having a collapsible frame, wheels, a seat, and work surface, whereby collapsing the frame and manipulating an articulated work surface attachment, permits the apparatus to be utilized as a hand truck. Also described is an enhanced version of the collapsible portable workstation apparatus having a scissors linkage lift mechanism allowing adjustment of the seating height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Alan Mabon, Crystal Elayne Mabon
  • Patent number: 7025416
    Abstract: A chair having a pair of channels for receiving the posts of an independent, removable desktop. A locking mechanism is provided to secure one of the desk posts within its receiver channel. The locking mechanism may be easily released to extract the desk post from the receiver to remove the desktop when it is not needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventors: Oriel Ramirez, Jose M Rives
  • Patent number: 6604784
    Abstract: A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component support member extending from the upright and to which the furniture component is mounted. The frame sections are preferably C-shaped when viewed from the side. In one form, the furniture component is a seat mounted to the furniture component support, and the frame structure includes a back support area extending upwardly from the seat. A back is mounted to the back support area. In another form, the furniture component is a desk or table top mounted to the furniture component support. Combination desk/chair units may also be constructed utilizing the same basic frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Bosman, Frederick P. Bohl
  • Patent number: 6440046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various systems that enable users with appreciably limited muscular, body and coordination control to assume ergonomic postures for task seating, standing, ambulation and physical exercise. Particularly, the embodiments of the invention provide secure support and positioning systems to safely aid the user through an entire process involving transfer from a wheel chair to the assemblies. The systems also assist the user to assume a desired posture and provide ergonomic and integral support after the user is situated in the desired posture. More particularly, the use of the present invention does not require the help of a therapist or additional muscle control on the part of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Altimate Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan L. Tholkes
  • Patent number: 6345861
    Abstract: A compact transportable folding chair including a seat portion comprised of a horizontal support. The horizontal support includes a forward tubular support and a rearward tubular support in a spaced relationship. The horizontal support includes a central support portion secured between the forward and rearward tubular supports. The central support portion has a padded cushion secured thereto. The central support has opposed side edges. The seat portion has opposed pairs of legs pivotally coupled thereto. A backrest portion is pivotally coupled with the seat portion. A pair of carrying straps are coupled with respect to the backrest portion. A support tray is removably coupled with the backrest portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: William Goodo
  • Patent number: 6193308
    Abstract: A collapsible chair with a table is disclosed. In the collapsible chair, two collapsible chair units are arranged abreast on the chair with a gap being defined between them. A rear vertical guide column extends in parallel to the inside back support column of each collapsible chair unit. The two collapsible chair units are coupled to each other into the collapsible single body by two auxiliary connectors, which are individually mounted to the top portion of both the inside back support column and an associated vertical guide column of each collapsible chair unit. A movable guide member is received in each guide column in a way such that the guide member is movable in a vertical direction under the guide of the guide column. The table is movably coupled to the outside end of the guide members of the two collapsible chair units, thus being rotatable around the two guide members forwardly or backwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: Joo-Hwan Hwang
  • 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: 5845964
    Abstract: A writing tablet assembly for attachment to a chair comprising: a writing tablet; a frame for supporting the writing tablet and for attachment to a chair, and a swivel joint interposed between the writing tablet and the frame to define a first predetermined plane of rotation of the swivel joint with respect to the frame and a second predetermined plane of rotation of the writing tablet with respect to the swivel joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: JNE Holding Limited
    Inventor: Kin Yuen Phoon
  • Patent number: 5782526
    Abstract: A leg assembly for a table having a support assembly made up of upper and lower plates and a plurality of leg sleeves secured to these plates, a plurality of legs are receivable into each of the leg sleeves and extend downwardly from them. Seat posts are secured to the bottom ends of each leg. Each seat post has a seat base and a seat plate mounted thereto. Seats are secured to seat plates on each seat post. A table top is secured to the upper plate of the support assembly. The entire leg assembly is securable to the ground by fastening the seat base to the ground surface. The leg assembly can be shipped in pieces to be assembled on site and is compatible with a variety of table tops and seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Wausau Tile, Inc.
    Inventor: David P. Ott
  • 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: 5713626
    Abstract: A base for locking and supporting a cartridge loading press and an operator, which can be easily and quickly reconfigured from a storage configuration to a working configuration, and vice versa. The base includes a frame, an operator support seat secured to the frame, a loading press supporting platform secured to the frame at a location vertically higher than the seat, a ring secured to the frame below the supporting platform, and a detachable cross member. In the storage configuration, the detachable cross member is detached from the frame and the effective frame width is reduced to seven inches, which permits the base to be stored under a bed. In the working configuration, the detachable cross member is attached to the frame and the effective frame width is increased to stabilize the base and permit the weight of the press, base, and operator to be more efficiently distributed across the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Gerald L. Tokarski
  • Patent number: 5667273
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel assembly for a glider with side tables. The glider generally comprises a bench with back and seat portions, and laterally disposed side frames which are affixed to the bench. The bench and side frames are suspended from a stationary base formed from two laterally disposed base components and a transversely extending frame member. Extending upwards from each lateral frame component is a stationary side table assembly. The side tables are configured to extend laterally outward from the sides of the glider and are stationary allowing the seat portion or bench portion of the glider to movably swing, while not interfering with such motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: Ronald C. Noll
  • Patent number: 4779922
    Abstract: A work station for ergonometrically supporting a human operator in a seated position while the human operates equipment located on the work station. A chair (12) has a first portion (12b) contactable by a thigh of the seated opeator and a second portion (12c) contactable by the operator's back. The chair (12) is rockable about a horizontal axis of a main pivot shaft (28). A carriage (14) is secured proximate the front edge of the first portion (12b) of the chair (12). A surface for supporting an input device (16) and a surface for supporting a visual display device (18) are attached to the carriage (14). As the seated operator rocks about the horizontal axis of the shaft (28), the spatial distance between the surface for supporting an input device (16) and the seated operator remain essentially constant, as does the spatial distance between the surface for supporting the visual display (18) and the seated operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Inventor: Lloyd G. B. Cooper