Simulation; E.g., Animal Or Vehicle Patents (Class 297/181)
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Patent number: 12070700Abstract: A horse puppet audio player device for celebrating a baseball home run includes a puppet configured for resembling a horse. The horse has a body. A head of the horse is positioned on a top surface of the body. An opening for a pocket is positioned on a bottom surface of the body. A plurality of legs is positioned on the bottom surface of the body and protrudes out therefrom. A plurality of hair is positioned on the horse and includes a tail and a head hair. The tail is positioned on an end of the body of the horse. The head hair is positioned on a path from the head to the body of the horse. A jersey is worn on the body of the horse. An audio player is positioned in a leg of the plurality of legs.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Inventors: Jessica Iovino, Robert Iovino
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Patent number: 11396317Abstract: Introduced here is a lightweight, foldable seat cushion which can be placed in the shopping cart seat to support a child's legs, and prevent the hard surfaces of the shopping cart, such as bars, from causing discomfort to the child and causing the child to try to get out of the cart. A seat cover can be temporarily attached to the seat cushion. The seat cover can be elastic to allow insertion of the seat cushion. The seat cover can have an image affixed to the seat cover, where the different sections of the seat cover form different sections of the image, such as body and legs. The seat cover can provide friction against the seat cushion, enabling a user to climb out of the seat cushion without sliding.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventor: Kathleen Anne Eisele
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Patent number: 10926680Abstract: An apparatus for a universal child car seat cover is provided for use with a child car seat. The child car seat cover comprises an absorbent material joined with a waterproof lining that covers the child car seat and receives a seated child. The absorbent material protects the child car seat from spills and contaminants, and covers any potentially dangerous or uncomfortable surfaces on the underlying child car seat. Seat belt openings may be closed around seat belts of the child car seat to prevent passage of spills onto the child car seat. A pocket permits an entirety of the child car seat cover to be rolled and tucked into the pocket. Cup holder openings provide access to cup holders of the child car seat. A drawstring within a peripheral channel may be cinched to fixate the child car seat cover on the child car seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Inventor: Jinah Kim-Perek
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Patent number: 10905242Abstract: The present chair includes a scissoring straight leg and oblique support mechanism such that the chair may be folded between open and closed forms. The straight legs include lower feet and upper hubs. The oblique supports extend between the lower feet and upper hubs. The lower feet include structures that provide character to the folding chair.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Regalo International, LLCInventors: Mark A. Flannery, William D. Butterfield
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Patent number: 10905245Abstract: A modular furniture piece with integrated connectors comprises a first module with a plurality of first integrated connectors selectively located thereon. A second module is provided for fastening to the first module, and the second module has a plurality of second integrated connectors located thereon. The first integrated connectors register with the second integrated connectors when the first module and the second module are positioned with respect to each other in their assembled orientation.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS, LLCInventors: Venkataramu Bangalore, Zachariah Dannett, Jin Yap Chin
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Patent number: 10661120Abstract: An exercise training device includes a base, a balance board, and a coil spring. The balance board includes a pair of foot pegs located at the distal ends of the balance board. The coil spring has a longitudinal axis and is vertically mounted between the base and the balance board. The coil spring deflects in response to forces applied laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the coil spring such that a user can perform strength and balance exercises by controlling the position of the balance board. The exercise training device can include a handlebar mount configured to secure handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle thereto and can be used to represent movement of the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle a user experiences while riding. Multiple forms of exercise can be performed with the present exercise training device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Ryno Power Equipment Inc.Inventor: Eric Walter Senk
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Patent number: 10066366Abstract: A work machine includes: an operator seat; an operation device having an operation lever; a working device to be operated via the operation lever; and a support mechanism to support the operation device selectively at a first position or a second position, the first position being on a side of the operator seat, the second position being located forward with respect to the operator seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventor: Katsuhiko Yukawa
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Patent number: 9420898Abstract: A decorative step stool cover is provided, comprising: a body having a substantially flat top surface, the top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool; a head attached to a first end of the body; a tail attached to a second end of the body, opposite the head; four legs attached to respective corners of the body, each leg comprising a compartment configured to enclose a leg of the step stool; and means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Adam Gey Schechtman
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Patent number: 9365136Abstract: An insert for the seat of a child is provided. The insert has detachable elements which may be selectively added or changed depending on the size of the child. The insert has a head rest having a removable interior hollow sound channel or a two way traditional speaker system. The head rest has an internal Bluetooth, a micro SD/TF slot and/or an audio port which may connect to an external mp3 player. A plurality of parallel slits through the main body section of the insert allows harness hardware of a child's car seat (or other seat) to be inserted through the main body section of the insert at various locations; therein allowing the insert to be used in connection with various car seats.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: THE BIRD AND BEAR GROUP LLCInventors: Jason Jerome Strmiska, Stuart Nemerov
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Publication number: 20150130232Abstract: A head restraint system includes a first support arm formed of a flexible material. The head restraint further includes a first clamp arm coupleable to a child seat. A first joint for coupling the first support arm to the first clamp arm is configured to allow actuation of the first support arm between a first position extending horizontally across a portion of a child's forehead and a second position disposed away from the child's forehead.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: John Gabriel
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Patent number: 8820841Abstract: A chair includes a first component resembling sporting equipment and including a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion is pivotable about a first axis located on the handle portion. The chair also includes a second component that is substantially identical to the first component and interconnects with the first component to form a chair. The second component also resembles sporting equipment and includes a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion of the second component is pivotable about a second axis located on the handle portion of the second component. When assembled, one of the head portion of the first component and the head portion of the second component forms a seat of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Erik Robert Donley
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Patent number: 8770663Abstract: Provided is a seat cover for use with a seat, such as a seat of a shopping cart, high chair or the like. The seat includes a front wall, rear wall and a pair of opposed side walls. The seat cover includes a liner having a front panel, a pair of opposed side panels, and a rear panel. The linear is configured to be placeable within the seat such that front panel resides adjacent the seat front wall, the rear panel resides adjacent the seat rear wall, and the pair of opposed side panels reside adjacent respective ones of the pair of opposed seat side walls. The seat cover additionally includes a character connected to the liner and positioned relative to the liner such that when the liner is placed within the seat, the character appears to be seating within the seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Infantino, LLC.Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
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Patent number: 8708415Abstract: A head restraint system includes a first support arm formed of a flexible material. The head restraint further includes a first clamp arm coupleable to a child seat. A first joint for coupling the first support arm to the first clamp arm is configured to allow actuation of the first support arm between a first position extending horizontally across a portion of a child's forehead and a second position disposed away from the child's forehead.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: John Gabriel
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Patent number: 8556349Abstract: A bouncing seat for a child includes a seat support having an opening for receiving the child, a base, a post connected to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second arms extending outwardly from a distal end of the post. The first and second arms are connected to the seat support, thereby connecting the seat support to the base. The post is aligned with the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Juliette Marlene Welch, John S. Canna, Theresa R. Rojek, Gregory Scott Young
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Patent number: 8333430Abstract: An Adirondack chair having a lumbar support is disclosed. The chair includes a seat and a back attached to the seat. A lumbar support is provided on the back. The lumbar support defines a longitudinally convex front surface and at least one laterally concave front surface. Preferably, the seat, back and lumbar support are integrally molded as a unitary structure. The back may also be molded to include a headrest.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert Schreiber
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Patent number: 8292370Abstract: The present invention may be used for attachment of a variety of seats and legs. A bracket may have a generally circular metal plate with bolt holes for receipt of bolts of a rotatable seat element. A seat mounting plate may be positioned above the circular metal plate on a support beam. The rotatable seat element may be attached by the bolts and fasteners to the bracket and to the top of a central pedestal by a central shaft. A plurality of legs may be attached to a middle portion and a bottom portion of the central pedestal. A generally annular footrest may be arranged around the central pedestal and attached to a second edge of the legs that are splayed outwardly and generally equidistant radially from the central pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Edmund Hygh
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Patent number: 8246115Abstract: An infant chair designed to attach and secure to the rear of a seat functions as a conventional baby seat and has a soft fabric-based seat. The chair comprises a pair of adjustable handles that extend over the seating surface. The base of the chair also comprises a pair of adjustable legs to support the seat against the back cushion portion of the seat. The handles allow the infant chair to be placed upon a seat more safely than existing models. To make the chair more appealing to the infant, the chair comprises an animal motif with the handles being the upper arms of an animal and the lower base supports being the legs of an animal. The chair further has an integral vibrating mechanism and permanently attached toys to help amuse the infant while in the chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventors: Lina Loyer, Patrick Loyer
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Patent number: 8181599Abstract: An improved pet bed for a pet such as a small dog or a cat includes a seat cushion for the pet to rest on, much like the owner's lap, and a connected back cushion much like the owner's torso. A pair of arm cushions extend from the back cushion, the arms moveable from a spread-apart open position, and a closed portion where the ends may be locked together. While in the open position the arms may receive a shirt of the pet owner, much like a mannequin. Then the arms may be moved to the closed position, and the small pet inside enjoys the feeling of being held by the pet bed and the scent of the owner's clothing. Advantageously, the shirt may be laundered, worn by the owner and replaced onto the pet bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Edwina Dee Jeffers
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Publication number: 20120032477Abstract: The present invention provides a child seat system comprising a character form seat body having and an adjustable head rest. A wheel base, capable of functioning as a child stroller and a leg base, capable of functioning as a high chair are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Inspired Design Group, LLCInventors: Brent Cymbalski, Mitchell Prine
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Patent number: 8046944Abstract: An automobile interior exhibit is configured with a relief formed to replicate an automobile interior member and an interior cover covering the surface of the relief. In the automobile interior exhibit, the relief is provided with a simulative three-dimensional form in perspective so that the relief provides a view from a predetermined viewpoint even when the relief is viewed from the front.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tokuyuki Nishikawa
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Patent number: 7997991Abstract: A costume suit modeled after a large size animal having a head and mouth section, a neck section, a torso section, a foot section, a tail section, a skeletal part as a whole, and an outer skin part covering the whole is provided. The torso section is communicated with the foot section forming an internal hollow, just enough for an adult to fit at standing position. The hollow includes a frame pack fixed and installed to the skeletal part of the costume suit, in a position of an approximate equilibrium point of the costume suit. In the hollow, a means for manipulating a movement of the head and mouth section and the neck section, and a means for manipulating opening and closing of a mouth of the head and mouth section are equipped. Moreover, the skeletal part of the tail section is composed of a flexible tabular member placed in an internal hollow of the tail section, imitating a skeleton of a tail, and a plurality of foam blocks fixed and placed on the tabular member at certain intervals.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: ON-ART Corp.Inventors: Kazuya Kanemaru, Akemi Kozuka
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Patent number: 7942478Abstract: The present invention provides a human form child car seat comprising: (a) a seat body having (i) a generally human body head and arm shape, including a seat wall and a backrest wall; (ii) a front seat side; (iii) a back side; (iv) a top side; (v) bottom side; (vi) a left side; and (vii) a right side; (b) a top side concave-shaped head support, the head support capable of cradling a juvenile head comprising (i) a left side head support and (ii) a right side head support; (c) a left arm rest and a right arm rest, each having a generally human arm shape, the arm rest terminating in a cup holder having a generally human first shape, the cup holder capable of receivably accepting a geometrically shaped object; and a seat base. The present invention further provides a quick release seatbelt system.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Inspired Development Group, LLCInventors: Brent Cymbalski, Mitchell Prine
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Patent number: 7854476Abstract: A baby seat includes a seat shell equipped with a folding stand and straps for fastening to an adult chair, a seat back shell having two smoothly arched top protrusions at the top side to show the configuration of the head of an animal, two armrests connected between the seat back shell and the seat shell and a soft seat cushion configured to exhibit the configuration of an animal and divided into a seat back portion that carries a design and a seat portion, the seat cushion having a sleeve extended from the top side thereof for sleeving onto the seat back shell and two flexible tie cords respectively affixed to two opposite lateral sides thereof with stitches for insertion through insertion slots on the seat shell to tie the seat cushion to the seat shell, the sleeve having two curved portions fitting the smoothly arched top protrusions of the seat back shell to enhance positioning stability of the seat cushion on the seat back shell.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
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Patent number: 7845722Abstract: An infant seat base removably retaining an infant seat having a seat forward end which a seated infant faces and for simulating the sensations of travel in a road vehicle includes at least one vibration mechanism transmitting vibration into the seat for simulating vehicle vibration from tire movement over road surface irregularities; a recorded sound storing and playing mechanism for playing the sound of a moving road vehicle to an infant in the seat; a view simulation back drop structure having the appearance of a road vehicle seat backrest secured to the base at the seat forward end; and a base circuit including a power source delivering power through the circuit to the at least one vibration mechanism and to the recorded sound storing and playing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Inventors: Christopher Manenti, Kevin M. Linn
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Publication number: 20100276900Abstract: A seating device for a trolley, comprising a seating portion and a support frame on which the seating portion is housed, and an anchorage of the adjustable type which is conformed to be able to be selectively attached to the trolley, in order to mount the support frame on the trolley.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: PTA GROUP SRLInventor: Laura Giannini
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Patent number: 7785167Abstract: A toy animal for use with forward-facing toddler seat 7, for placement on an adult seat of transportation such as a motor vehicle. The toy animal has a body 2. The body 2 has a rear 16 with a vertical slot 4 near the rear of the body. The slot 4 extends from a top 4a of the rear of the body to a bottom 4B of the rear of the body. The slot 4 is of sufficient size to allow a bottom portion of a restraint, such as a buckle assembly 6 of a shoulder harness 11, to pass vertically through the slot 4, and locate the toy 2 on the child safety seat 7. Latching the buckle assembly 6 secures the toy 2 and a child to the forward-facing toddler seat 7.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Patricia Friend-Douglass
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Publication number: 20090230737Abstract: A pedicure chair for user including a child or young adult may include a tub member for the feet of the user, a seat member for the user to sit on, a back rest member connected to the seat member to rest the back of the user, a head rest member connected to the back rest member to rest the head of the user, and an arm member connected to the back rest member to rest the arms of the user. The back rest member may correspond to a first decoration, the head rest member may correspond corresponds to the first decoration and the arm member may be decorated to simulate an animal or cartoon character. The arm member may rotate with respect to the back rest member, and the head rest member may detach from the back rest member. The tub member may be connected to a stand member for supporting a entertainment device, and the entertainment device may be a DVD device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Kevin Le, Thanh Le
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Patent number: 7559104Abstract: A child stabilizer includes a frame portion having a first elongate frame member extending in a generally vertical direction and having upper and lower ends. The frame portion includes a second and third frame member extending outwardly from the lower end of the first frame member. A cushioned outer member encloses the frame portion and may include the appearance of a stuffed animal. The outer member may be removably coupled to a child such that the first frame member extends adjacent the child's spine and the second and third frame members extend outwardly behind the child to prevent the child from toppling backwards while sitting. The frame portion is sufficiently rigid to prevent the child from toppling backwards without buckling.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Inventor: Kevin M. Kahrig
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Patent number: 7530634Abstract: A head support system, comprising a seat cover having a front portion and a rear portion that terminate at a bottom end. The front portion comprises first and second loop padding. Headwear comprises first and second earpieces. The first and second earpieces have third and fourth loop padding thereon. Double-sided hook padding attaches onto the first and second loop padding, and the third and fourth loop padding respectively. Restraining means are used to restrain an infant or toddler's head in an upright position with comfort to the infant or toddler.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Inventors: Rosemarie M. Mortazavi, Hamid R. Mortazavi
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Patent number: 7445285Abstract: Presented herein is an article of furniture for play and education, comprising a set of attachable cushions, each of which has at least one concave surface. When the set of cushions is arranged with the concave surfaces creating a substantially concentric interior surface, the article of furniture forms a substantially spherical shape with the substantially concentric interior surface forming a hollow core in the middle of the article of furniture. This hollow core provides an area in which a child may stand, hide, sit, or roll and the like. The cushions may also be configured into a variety of other shapes, such as a rocking chair, a crib, a ball with a large inner cavity for rolling or hiding, a down-turned hemisphere on which a child may sit, and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: Jessica Beth Cohen
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Patent number: 7427100Abstract: A method and apparatus reversibly converting a chair into a basketball goal. Four operating modes are disclosed. A first mode in which the article is configured as a basketball goal, a second mode in which the article is configured as a chair within an upwardly extended backboard, a third mode in which a net is deployed for returning basketballs to a shooter and a fourth mode wherein the article is configured as a chair with the backboard collapsed therebehind.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Inventor: John G Joseph
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Patent number: 7340813Abstract: An article of furniture, for example a chair, is upholstered with a sports jersey for displaying the jersey thereon. The front side and logo of the jersey are displayed on the back supporting surface of the chair while the rear side and player number of the jersey are displayed on the seating surface of the chair. The chair arms are upholstered with arms of the sports jersey. By providing a chair upholstered with a sports jersey conventional, authentic and readily available sports equipment can be reused in a practical way and displayed in an aesthetically pleasing manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Jersey Chair Inc.Inventors: Kerry J. Hampton, Kevin S. Hampton
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Patent number: 7303237Abstract: A headrest device, kit and associated method is disclosed for use in mounting the device onto a top part of a backrest of a chair in a vehicle. The device comprises a headrest post, a first swath of fabric, a plastic sleeve, a second swath of fabric, and a cushion. The headrest post has a generally U-shape configuration with a generally rectangular base and two substantially parallel prongs extending from the base of the headrest post for insertion into the backrest of the chair of the vehicle. The first swath of fabric is attached to the rectangular base of the headrest post and has an exposed surface. The plastic sleeve is detachably attached to the rectangular base of the headrest post. The second swath of fabric is attached to the plastic sleeve, and has an exposed facade. The second swath of fabric is detachably attached to the first swath of fabric when the exposed facade of the second swath of fabric contacts the exposed surface of the first swath of fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: Derek Hughes
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Patent number: 7300110Abstract: Collapsible furniture assemblies having resilient locking barbs are provided. The furniture assemblies are comprised of plurality of panels that are interlockable by a plurality of registerable slots defined by the panels. The panels are further positively locked together in an assembled configuration by the incorporation of locking barbs into at least one panel of the furniture assembly which are received by at least one additional panel of the assembly. In multiple applications, several locking barbs are incorporated into different panels to positively lock the panels is an assembled configuration. Additionally, collapsible furniture assembles such as chairs, rocking chairs, beach chairs, desks, toy boxes, and cradles are provided, which include locking barbs.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Fred R. Debien
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Patent number: 7140677Abstract: A ball chair has a seat, a backrest assembly and a ball cushion. The seat has a top face, a passage defined in the top surface of the seat, at least three legs formed on the seat and each leg and a supporting base formed on seat. The backrest assembly mounted on the seat and has a bracket, an angle adjusting device, a locking device and a fixed arm. The bracket has two supporting tabs defined in the bottom of the bracket to abut against the supporting base. The ball cushion is mounted inside the passage in the seat. The ball chair provides functions as adjusting backrest angle and the backrest may be extended for convenient use.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Ciber Chiu
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Patent number: 7000993Abstract: A furniture piece including a base and a backrest pivotally connected to the base. An attachment component is positionable or movable between an engaged position locking the backrest in an upright position and a disengaged position allowing the backrest to move towards a folded position. A seat portion is pivotally connected to the base, and pivotally movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. With the backrest in the folded position, the furniture piece may be placed within a box and shipped and/or stored in a volume-efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: LumiSource, Inc.Inventor: Steve Lee
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Patent number: 6983987Abstract: Simulated bamboo fabricated from thin walled metallic stock material, the stock material preferably being stock tubing. Tubing is cold worked to impart realistic culm and node characteristics. The tubing is preferably formed into serial or repeating sections, each characterized by gradual, progressive curvature at each end of the respective section to simulate natural bamboo culms. A realistic node is worked into the tubing between adjacent sections. The invention may be regarded as the resultant elongate simulated bamboo article or, alternatively, an article of manufacture such as a chair incorporating the resultant elongate simulated bamboo article.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Inventors: Robert A. Gaylord, Oliver Wang
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Patent number: 6945597Abstract: A combination instrument stand and chair includes a support device including a first and second pair of leg members movable from a first substantially parallel closed position to a second opened position with the first and second pairs of leg members forming an angle. A seat is attached to the support device for pivotal movement relative to the support means. A back supporting device is positioned in a vicinity of a distal end of the support device relative to the first pair of leg members. A seat supporting device is connected to the support means and movable between a folded position and a raised position. The seat supporting device has at least one musical instrument support bracket pivotably attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Inventors: Timothy Allan Brown, Stephen Glenn West
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Patent number: 6899387Abstract: An entertaining cushion is provided, wherein the user can change the shape and visually enjoy such shape changes. The cushion includes an outer cover member formed by integrally combining a plurality of individual bag members that have different shapes such that the respective interiors of the bag members are in fluid communication with each other and a particulate filling material provided in the outer cover member that is capable of changing the appearance of the outer cover member by moving between and among the interiors of the bag members. Beads are used as the filling material.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Nissey Kougyo CorporationInventor: Katsumi Ariizumi
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Patent number: 6835141Abstract: An apparatus for providing motion therapy to a physically-challenged child includes an adjustable seat attached to the base of an amusement-type carriage device by a spring mechanism and having a back portion to provide lower back support to the child. An adjustable torso support mechanism is mounted on the amusement-type carriage device and provides lateral support to the child while seated on the ride. The torso support includes rotatable support arms to which are fastened adjustable hand brackets and hand pads, all mounted on vertically-positioned spine rods. An adjustable headrest support is mounted on the amusement-type carriage device to provide head and neck support to the child. An adjustable shoulder strap secures the child in a stable position during operation. A lap belt is also provided to securely position the child inside the torso support mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Inventor: Michelle R. Eaves
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Patent number: 6643874Abstract: The inflatable cushion, pyramidal in shape, with a protective back flap, disclosed herein is relatively soft, conformable, and easy to transport. It is remarkable in its ability to facilitate sitting on a sloping surface by providing an enhanced measure of security, stability and comfort.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Robert A. Geglein
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Patent number: 6540302Abstract: An article, particularly of furniture, such as a chair, at least a portion of which is shaped and decorated whereby to simulate an equivalent article having a fabric article such as a shirt arranged over it. The simulation may be achieved by the shape of the portion and/or the texture of its surface and/or surface decoration. A lower part of the chair back is formed as a suspended flap to provide flexible support of the lumbar region of a person sitting on the chair.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Stadium Products International Ltd.Inventors: Charles S Crocker, Ben Hayden
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Patent number: 6513817Abstract: A shopping cart suitable for storage and conveyance of a conventional capacity of food or other products while also transporting and entertaining at least one child. The shopping cart has at least one storage basket, as well as a body integrally mounted below and forward of the basket. The body simulates a vehicle to provide a relatively easier shopping experience for the guardian and a more enjoyable shopping experience for the child. Additional features include the use of a swing arm to improve passenger safety, and bumpers to protect the cart and body from collision and abrasion.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: McCue CorporationInventors: David S. McCue, Christopher R. Hickey, David Burghart, Blake Jarrett, Adam P. Stevens
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Patent number: 6494532Abstract: Soft-sculpted furniture, such as a chair, having unstructured seat and back portions and two arm portions. The chair can be in the form of a soft-sculpted animal or other figures or characters. The arm portions are contoured to follow the contour of the seat and back portions, are connected between the seat portion and back portion, and are constructed so that the chair provides support for a user in a seated upright position without the need for an internal frame structure. The arm portions are configured to extend outward when the chair is not in use to give the appearance of the figure inviting the user to sit in the chair. The arms can be wrapped around the user when in the chair and are wide enough to cover a substantial portion of the user so as to serve as a blanket or cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Inventors: Judith J. Brosnan, Scott T. Haugh
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Patent number: 6478370Abstract: A wagon wheel bench is comprised of a frame that includes a pair of wagon wheels with hubs that mount over the ends of a beam. A seat is secured to the beam. Opposite ends of the seat are recessed to receive the wagon wheel hubs such that the wagon wheel spokes are flush against and are attached to the seat ends. A back is notched at its ends to fit over the rim and one spoke of each wagon wheel. The wagon wheel bench is stationarily supported on the ground by support blocks that receive and are fastened to the wagon wheels. In a swing-type wagon wheel bench, the wagon wheels are hung by a pair of chains from an overhead support. Each chain has a first end attached to the overhead support, and a second end that is attached to a wagon wheel.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Wagon Wheels Unlimited, LLCInventor: William H. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20020158493Abstract: A wagon wheel bench is comprised of a frame that includes a pair of wagon wheels with hubs that mount over the ends of a beam. A seat is secured to the beam. Opposite ends of the seat are recessed to receive the wagon wheel hubs such that the wagon wheel spokes are flush against and are attached to the seat ends. A back is notched at its ends to fit over the rim and one spoke of each wagon wheel. The wagon wheel bench is stationarily supported on the ground by support blocks that receive and are fastened to the wagon wheels. In a swing-type wagon wheel bench, the wagon wheels are hung by a pair of chains from an overhead support. Each chain has a first end attached to the overhead support, and a second end that is attached to a wagon wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: William H. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20020104166Abstract: A seat for supporting an infant which may be configured to resemble a flower. The seat may also be used as a pet bed. The seat includes a center portion upon which the infant is seated with one or more side supports extending outwardly therefrom to substantially surround the infant. The side supports may be configured to resemble the petals of a flower (e.g., a rose, a daisy, a black-eyed susan, a sunflower, etc.) with the center portion being the center part of the flower. The seat is especially useful for an infant that cannot yet support themselves in a sitting-up position by stopping them from fully tipping over in any direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventor: Anita J. Mangiaracina
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Publication number: 20020101099Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, the present invention is a chair apparatus having the shape of a religious symbol, such as a Buddha. The chair functions as both an apparatus to be sat upon and a symbol that a user may incorporate in his or her manner of worship. Preferably, the chair apparatus is inflatable via an air tube that communicates with the different parts of the chair, such as a headrest, backrest, base and armrests.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Robert E. Hughes
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Patent number: 6409271Abstract: A combined seat belt cover and pillow for use relative to a vehicular seat belt arrangement comprising an elongate seat belt cover for coupling to an elongate seat belt and a pillow coupled to the elongate seat belt cover adjacent to a first end of the elongate seat belt cover. The elongate seat belt cover and pillow can cooperate to simulate a head and a body of an animal wherein the pillow simulates the head of the animal and the elongate seat belt cover simulates at least a portion of the body of the animal. First and possibly second generally rigid widened portions of the elongate seat belt cover can simulate sets of legs of the simulated animal to disperse the force of the elongate seat belt relative to the vehicular occupant. A miniature simulation of the simulated animal can be retained by the elongate seat belt cover in a pocket, and a strip of ultra-smooth material can be affixed to the elongate seat belt cover and pillow.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Inventor: Lisa Caramanis
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Publication number: 20010035671Abstract: The learning chair helps to teach a child important tools for life, such as how to tell time and days of the week, how to organize a daily wardrobe, and develop communication and organizational skills. The chair is shaped in the form of a fictional character or likable “buddy” to a child, such as a robot, doll, action figure, or cartoon character. A child learns how to prepare a daily wardrobe and vocabulary for placement of pants, dresses, shirts, hats, and shoes. The learning chair is a fun communication tool between a parent and child. The chair has the ability to play pre-recorded messages as alarms on a clock. Messages may be pre-recorded according to the voice of a fictional character portrayed by the chair, or pre-recorded by a parent or adult. Messages may include personal announcement using the child's name such as time to wake up, get dressed, go to bed, take a bath, etc. The chair has a chalkboard for leaving written messages between the parent and child.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Dolores Brooks