For Use With Chair In Collapsed Position (e.g., Stadium Chair) Patents (Class 297/183.5)
  • Patent number: 10874216
    Abstract: A portable and collapsible stadium seat comprises a seat bottom support, a back support, and a safety latch for properly positioning the seat in place relative to a stadium bleacher seating surface or bench. The seat bottom support and back support are interconnected for movement between an operative, or set-up, condition defining a seating surface and a back support surface, and a collapsed, or bundled, condition designed for easy transport and storage of the seat. The safety latch is movably connected on underside of the seat bottom support, preferably towards the forward end thereof, and provides a stop and an arm facilitating proper and safe positioning of the seat on a bleacher or bench surface for use. The seat preferably includes a carrying strap or handle for transporting the collapsed and bundled seat, for example, over the user's shoulder or via a hand grasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: GCI Outdoor, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
  • Patent number: 10405664
    Abstract: While seat cushions are as old as time, my Carry Cushion is a unique application which covers both the seat and the back of a folding chair. When not in use on a folding or bridge chair, my Carry Cushion converts to a handy tote bag to be carried to wherever the carrier plans to use it, while toting in the bag food, drink, blankets. etc. Hence my name for my handy and unique invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Fred Wrazel
  • Patent number: 10123632
    Abstract: A multifunctional portable seat cover kit includes a multifunctional portable seat cover (MPSC) and a drawstring carry case. The MPSC includes a first and second section, a compartment, and a flap. The first section includes a top and bottom surface. The top surface of the first section contacts a user contact surface and the bottom surface secures the MPSC to a top area of a seat. The second section flexibly extends from the first section. The second section includes a top and bottom surface. The top surface of the second section contacts the user contact surface and the bottom surface of the second section contacts the seat. The compartment is positioned on the bottom surface of the second section and houses a pillow and pouches for storing primary objects. The flap extends from the second section and seals the compartment. The drawstring carry case stores the MPSC and secondary objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventor: Sandra Whitted
  • Patent number: 10070730
    Abstract: This invention is to a type of folding chair with side bags on both sides, composed of a folding stand as well as seat fabric and backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded, open state. Its characteristics are: corresponding side bags are provided at the seat fabric edges or on the handrails on both sides of the folding chair. A corresponding locking mechanism is provided at the bottom or back of the two side bags. When the folding stand is folded, the two side bags will wrap around the outer sides, forming a binding packaging structure with the interlock of the locking mechanism at the bottom or the back of the side bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Patent number: 10070731
    Abstract: This invention is to a folding chair with side bags that have a self-contained packaging functionality, composed of a folding stand as well as a seat fabric and a backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded open state. In a preferred embodiment, corresponding side bags and packing straps are provided at the seat fabric edges or on the handrails on both sides of the chair. Packing straps are provided behind the side bags. Locking mechanisms are provided on the two side bags and two packing straps. When folded, the two side bags will wrap around the outside of the folded chair and the two packing straps will wrap around the rest of the outside of the folded folding stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Patent number: 10070729
    Abstract: The present invention is to a folding chair with a side bag on one side, composed of a folding stand as well as seat fabric and backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded open state with a side bag and a packing strap are provided at the seat fabric edge or on the handrail. The packing strap is behind the side bag. A corresponding locking mechanism is provided at the bottom of the side bag and the packing strap. When the folding stand is folded, the side bag and the packing strap will wrap around the outer sides in opposite directions, forming a binding packaging structure with the interlock of the locking mechanism at the bottom of the side bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Patent number: 10035040
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a frame with set of foot pedals mounted thereon. A seat-receiving space is defined by the frame rearward of the set of pedals and a seat that is in the form of an inflatable bladder is received within the seat-receiving space. The inflatable bladder is retained within the frame in such a way that the bladder is able to move within the frame when the exercise machine is used. A seat back extends upwardly of and adjacent the inflatable seat and supports a user's back while the user is seated on the inflatable seat. Left and right arms are secured to the frame and extend respectively to the left and right of the inflatable seat. The user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles using the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Cordio, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron D. Huber, Richard A. Huber
  • Patent number: 9403464
    Abstract: An organizer for use with an airplane tray table or similar structure which organizer allows for improved utilization of space by providing for storage compartments designed to hold objects in vertical orientation. The organizer is designed to attach to the tray table and to the latch which is used to hold the tray table in its upright and locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Laurnika Designs LLC
    Inventors: Nikola Valcic, Laura H. Romero
  • Patent number: 8567860
    Abstract: A multipurpose folding chair is disclosed. The chair includes a frame that may be configured for a variety of applications. Locking mechanisms may secure leg portions, a backrest portion, and a footrest portion of the chair in multiple positions relative to a seat of the chair. The chair may be configured to receive a container such as a backpack. In the container receiving configuration, a shoulder strap of the container may be used to carry both the container and the chair. The chair may be equipped with wheels to facilitate portability. The chair includes an integral lumbar support element to support the back of the user. The chair may be optionally equipped with a footrest, armrests, and/or a headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Ambert Jue
  • Patent number: 8540312
    Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Patent number: 8303032
    Abstract: A portable collapsible chair and sling is provided for facilitating carrying of a collapsible chair using a sling attached directly to the collapsible chair. The assembly includes a frame having a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a plurality of scissor arms coupling the front legs to the rear legs. Thus, the frame is adjustable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A sheet of material is coupled to the frame and includes a seat portion extending between the front legs and the rear legs of the frame. A sling is coupled to the frame including a first end coupled to a lower end of one of the rear legs and a second end coupled to a top of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce K. Platta
  • Patent number: 7914077
    Abstract: A seat assembly that is releasably secured to a floor, wherein the seat assembly is released from the floor by simply lifting the handle is provided. The seat assembly includes a latch assembly which releasably engages a platform such as a vehicle floor. The handle is configured to bear the load of the seat, and is also operable to actuate the latch so as to release the seat from the floor by simply lifting the seat by the handle. Thus only one motion is used to remove the seat from the floor. Further the operation of releasing the seat from the floor is inherent as it requires the user to merely lift the seat by the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robbie Michael Linkner, Robert Joseph Hazlewood
  • Publication number: 20100301639
    Abstract: A combination bed seat and commode suitable for both purposes and having multiple additional features that provide the user with safety, comfort, and convenience, the apparatus comprising in a preferred embodiment a box-like base holding a bedpan under an open seat, a door for the removal of the bedpan without the need for the user to remove himself from the apparatus, an adjustable back rest pivotably connected at a hinge joint to the base housing unit, longitudinal base stabilization means preferably but not essentially in the form of a U-shaped retractable stabilizer longitudinally disposed within the base housing unit, lateral base stabilization means preferably but not essentially in the form of a pair of flange-like stabilizers projecting from the side walls of the base housing unit, and a pair of retractable armrests to facilitate movement onto and off of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Renee McPheeters
  • Publication number: 20100045080
    Abstract: The invention relates to a folding seat (1) with back support (2) which can be made by folding and gluing operations of different parts composed of a sheet of cardboard (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Axel Haugan
  • Publication number: 20090174235
    Abstract: Vehicle seats having a back support lock assembly are disclosed. An example vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a back support pivotally coupled to the seat bottom. The example vehicle seat also includes a lock assembly having a locking lever rotatably coupled to the back support, wherein the locking lever has an end to engage a surface of the seat bottom to lock the back support in a folded position relative to the seat bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Donald J. Olsen, Lee Mankel, Kevin Downey
  • Patent number: 7488041
    Abstract: A legless chair includes a seat, a seatback having its bottom side connected to the seat, and a flexible member backwardly extending from a rear side of the seat. When the user sitting on the seat forces his/her back against the seatback to tilt the legless chair backwards, the flexible member is bendable to impart a damping force against the backwardly tilting motion of the legless chair so as to prevent the backward falling of the legless chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Pyramat LLC
    Inventors: Yury Pokrishevsky, Michael Feldman, Joey C. Huang
  • Patent number: 7328942
    Abstract: A sign holding device for a folding chair that allows the user to display customized messages on a back rest of the chair. The sign holder is attached to the back rest in various manners so as to permit messages to be displayed when the chair is unfolded. The sign holders are configures such that when the chair is folded, the chair can be carried and stacked without having to remove the sign holders from the back rest. One embodiment of the folding chair also includes an integral carrying handle that permits the folded chair to be carried by one hand. The integral carrying handle further comprises an opening that permits the carrying hand to grasp the handle better, and also permit the chair to be unfolded without removing the hand from the handle, such that the unfolding action does not pinch the carrying hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 7093893
    Abstract: A folding bench that can be sat on and hold food thereon and transport food and other objects has a pair of substantially similar halves hingedly connected to each other. Each half has a frame with a slatted seating surface. A leg is foldably attached to each frame and folds within the confines of the frame when the bench is closed for transport and unfolds when the bench is open and in use. As the two halves come together to close the bench, an interior space is formed which interior space can hold various objects. Retaining apparatus can be located on one or both halves for securing the objects securely within the interior space. Each half has a handle which may have one or more arcuate openings that can hold a cylindrical object such as a drink cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Bunde
  • Patent number: 6929325
    Abstract: A new and improved portable ergonomic cushion for relieving pressure on the coccyx (tailbone) and on the ischial tuberosities, for promoting correct positioning of the sacroiliac joint and for supporting the lower back of the user is described. The portable ergonomic cushion includes a narrow ridge back support allowing the cushion to be used with numerous styles of chairs and seats, and a lumbar support cushion that is removably attached to the back support. The portable ergonomic cushion may also make use of inflatable cushions for increasing the flexibility of the sitting cushion by allowing users to adjust the cushions to their desired support by varying the amount the cushions are inflated. The portable ergonomic cushion is also foldable into a compact non-use position for easy transportation and storage, and futher does not require the use of straps for retaining the cushion while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Francois Goelo
  • Patent number: 6824209
    Abstract: A portable seat is formed from rectangular frame members that are joined at their midpoints and foldable between an open and a closed position. A flexible seat is attached to the top leg of each of the frame members and pouches are affixed to the sides of the portable seat. Various handles and straps are also attached to the sides of the portable seat to facilitate transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrezj M. Redzisz, Donald E. Godshaw
  • Patent number: 6764132
    Abstract: A collapsible chair having a sling that may be used as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in an opened configuration, the sling retracts out of the way, but when the collapsible chair is in a closed or collapsed configuration, the sling can be pulled out and slung over the user's shoulder as a carry strap. When the collapsible chair is in the collapsed configuration, and the sling is extended, tension on the sling assists in maintaining the chair in the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: William L. Gaertner
  • Patent number: 6698830
    Abstract: A portable seat and storage apparatus combining the multifunctional capacities of a chair, backpack, and storage device. The device incorporates a frame assembly and back support frame assembly, which cooperate to form an adjustable seating capacity. The apparatus may be a substantially open frame or configured with at least one panel. The seat frame assembly is further configured to define a volume enclosing a storage assembly. The storage assembly may be configured as a single or multicompartmented assembly, and may include a plurality of handles, lids, and drawers. The apparatus may be configured with at least one cooperating storage assembly guide recess and storage guide to guide the storage assembly into proper storage position, as well as a plurality of storage retainers and storage stops to limit the travel of the storage assembly. A plurality of accessory devices may be attached with a plurality of clamp-type accessory holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald K. Gaines
  • Patent number: 6623072
    Abstract: A foldable beach chair with an audio player integrated into the armrest. A compact disk player is hinged at the bottom to open outwardly from the stationary section on the armrest. When closed, the CD player forms a seal that substantially protects the CD from the beach environment. A mechanical clasp holds the CD player closed when the CD is playing. The other armrest has a covered storage compartment and, optionally, a drink holder. Optionally, the chair has a large pouch composed of a mesh material. Optionally, the chair has as set of small pouches. Optionally, the chair has a carrying strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Leo Mellace
  • Patent number: 6523894
    Abstract: A foldable beach chair with an audio player integrated into the armrest. A compact disk player is hinged at the bottom to open outwardly from the stationary section on the armrest. When closed, the CD player forms a seal that substantially protects the CD from the beach environment. A mechanical clasp holds the CD player closed when the CD is playing. The other armrest has a covered storage compartment and, optionally, a drink holder. Optionally, the chair has a large pouch composed of a mesh material. Optionally, the chair has as set of small pouches. Optionally, the chair has a carrying strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Leo Mellace
  • Patent number: 6402231
    Abstract: A multi-function, transportable, recreation folding chair, includes a plurality of storage compartments therein. In a preferred form, the chair is a lightweight chaise-lounge arranged in a backpack for ready transport of both the chair and paraphernalia stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: G. Daniel Pedemonte
  • Patent number: 6311708
    Abstract: A walker having a frame which provides two front legs. Two rear legs are attached to the frame. A cross member provides support for the device which is supplemented by a link. Each of these structural members is in a pivotal relationship with the remaining members so the walker may be folded for storage. The cross member and link provide bracing for structural integrity, but are also incorporated into the folding structure. The optional seat is also in a pivotal relationship with the device. The seat prevents the walker from being folded while it is being used as a walker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Kaye Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward S. Howle