Flexible Canopy Having Framework Patents (Class 297/184.15)
  • Patent number: 11717091
    Abstract: A canopy assembly for a chair, the assembly including a first mounting fixture and a second mounting fixture; a first arm and a second arm, each arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each arm is coupled to a respective mounting fixture; a first canopy support and a second canopy support, wherein the second end of each arm is coupled to a respective canopy support; a first brace and a second brace, each brace coupled between a respective arm and canopy support, with a first end of each brace being coupled to the respective arm with a slidable coupler so as to permit the rotation of the first and second canopy supports relative to the first and second arms; a cross-member coupled intermediate the first and second canopy supports, for maintaining the first and second canopy support at a predetermined spaced distance from each other; and a canopy that is at least supported by the first canopy support and the second canopy support; wherein when the canopy assembly is in a deployed posit
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ShelterLogic Corp.
    Inventor: Robert John Silinski
  • Patent number: 11116320
    Abstract: A collapsible chair and solar panel shade charger system for creating shade and charging personal electronic devices includes a chair having a seat bottom, a seat back, a pair of arms, and a plurality of legs. A mounting means is foldably coupled to the seat back of the chair. A sun shade is coupled to the mounting means and has a top side and a bottom side. A solar panel is coupled to the top side of the mounting means. A charger housing is coupled to the chair. A plurality of ports is coupled to the charger housing and is in operational communication with the solar panel. The plurality of ports is configured to receive a plurality of charging cables to charge personal electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventors: Nilo Morales, Jorge R. Vargas, Jorge G. Vargas Solis
  • Patent number: 11019939
    Abstract: A tray for attachment to first and second rising legs of a foldable chair for a child. A connection between the tray and one of the first and second legs includes a female connector depending from the underside of a tray and a male connector rising from the leg. An interlock slides between the female and male connectors and is operated by a handle integral with the interlock. Resilient arms integral with the interlock and handle keep the interlock engaged and automatically draw back the interlock after the handle slides the interlock to a disengaged position such that the tray can be removed from the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, William D. Butterfield
  • Patent number: 10631651
    Abstract: A folding chair includes front and rear supports that fold and/or retract into central beams to reduce the space occupied by the chair in a folded configuration. A backrest is coupled to the central beams with a hub that allows an angle of the backrest relative to the central beams to be selected and for the backrest to be folded flat relative to the central beams. One or more actuators and pin actuators may control the relative movements of the backrest, front support, rear support, and central beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sunflow, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Hsu Besner, Jeffrey Servaites
  • Patent number: 10618391
    Abstract: A retractable canopy for a vehicle, the retractable canopy moving independently of a vehicle roll bar being retracted or raised. Canopies for weather protection both from excessive exposure to the sun and from precipitation are commonly used on many types of vehicles, which in many cases may be motorized. For safety reasons, and often also legal requirements, these vehicles may be equipped with a roll bar or similar structure to protect the operator of the vehicle from injury in the event that the vehicle rolls over. When the vehicle encounters a low-lying obstruction, the canopy may be quickly lowered to enable the vehicle to travel underneath and past the obstruction, after which the canopy may be quickly raised again. Raising or lowering of the canopy is independent of whether the roll bar is raised or lowered, and raising or lowering of the roll bar is independent of the canopy position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: THE PERRY COMPANY
    Inventor: Jerrod Chance Cook
  • Patent number: 10557284
    Abstract: A portable shade apparatus includes a sheet of material, a set of cables, and a set of flexible rods coupled to the sheet of material and the set of cables. Each flexible rod has (i) a first end section which projects from the sheet of material, (ii) a second end section which fastens to a respective cable, and (iii) an inner section between the first end section and the second end section. The inner section provides support to the sheet of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Richard J. McMillen, Jr., David E. Huang
  • Patent number: 10343005
    Abstract: An exercise machine is described. The exercise machine includes a frame formed by a pair of front legs pivotally connected with a pair of rear legs. The frame is movable between an expanded position (for use) where the pair of front legs are pivoted away from the pair of rear legs and a collapsed position (for storage) where the pair of front legs are pivoted toward the pair of rear legs. One or more swinging arms hang from and are pivotally connected with the frame. A swinging platform is connected with the swinging arms. Thus, a user can position a body part upon the swinging platform and perform an exercise by swinging the swinging platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Robson Lindsay Splane, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9930434
    Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of visual and/or acoustic privacy features. For example, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include visual and/or acoustic privacy features for furniture (e.g., office chair, desk, table, cubicle, etc.). The visual and/or acoustic privacy features are movable relative to the user and/or furniture between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured such that they do not inhibit the user from interacting with others. In the second configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured to provide the user with at least some visual and/or acoustic privacy and isolation from others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Domash Design Source LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Niles Domash
  • Patent number: 9795526
    Abstract: This invention describes a protective cover for a wheelchair user, which comprises a frame structure, a fabric hood, and a curtain. The frame structure is attached to the body or handles of a wheelchair and hangs over the user sitting in the wheelchair. The fabric hood is waterproof and covers the top of the frame structure. A curtain made of transparent plastics or mesh screen is attached to the fabric hood or the frame structure and hangs down from the top in all directions to enclose the wheelchair user to near ground level and protect the user from rain, wind, bugs, sun, or other undesired outdoor conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventor: Brenda Fay Davis
  • Patent number: 9675507
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a wheelchair and more particularly to a collapsible wheelchair accessory as used to improve the visibility and comfort of an occupant of a wheelchair. Generally speaking, the wheelchair accessory includes a collapsible canopy, which can be opened and extended over the top of a wheelchair to protect the rider from rain and snow. Attached to one side of the canopy is a telescoping neon-lighted pole that projects at least six feet above the canopy, which will make the presence of the wheelchair visible to motorists from a great distance away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Michaele Wilson-Hunter
  • Patent number: 9499990
    Abstract: A sunshade apparatus including a mounting plate and a plurality of cylindrical mounting poles attached to the mounting plate. Each of a plurality of tubular support poles has a front portion, a back portion, and a pair of extensions disposed on the back portion. One of the pair of extensions is removably engageable within one of the pair of slots. A flexible covering is removably weaved through the plurality of support poles, and a securing mechanism is disposed on each of a right end and left end of a pair of ends of the covering. The securing mechanism is configured to secure each of the right end and the left end to each of a right outer support pole and a left outer support pole of the plurality of support poles. The mounting plate is attachable to one of a deck, a roof and, alternately, a side of a building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Rafael Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9220347
    Abstract: A collapsible chair with an integrated collapsible shade cover for providing shade to an occupant of the chair. The collapsible shade cover can include cover extensions along a fore and aft direction and a cross member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the cover extensions. The cross member can provide additional structural integrity for the shade cover. The collapsible shade cover can extend beyond the periphery of the cover extensions such that additional shading is provided to the occupant. The shade cover can extend beyond the periphery of the cover extensions via use of the cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Bravo Sports
    Inventors: Jack B. Lovley, II, Joseph C. Klingl
  • Patent number: 9038694
    Abstract: A sun shading apparatus includes a supporting frame, a shading frame and a shading fabric. The supporting frame includes first and second leg frames, and a supporting bar extended between the first and the second leg frames, while the second leg frame has third and fourth mounting slots. The shading frame includes first and second coupling joints each having a V-shaped cross section, first and second frame members, and a reinforcing frame, wherein the supporting bar is extended between the first and second coupling joints. The first and the second frame member are coupled with the first coupling joint and the second coupling joint respectively, while the reinforcing frame is extended between the first and second frame member and the supporting bar to form a support platform. The shading fabric is detachably mounted on the support platform for shading adverse weather condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9004587
    Abstract: A canopy assembly can include a support bow having a side end portion, and a mount fixture including two coupling parts pivotally connected together, one of the two coupling parts being adapted to securely affix with the side end portion, and the other one of the two coupling parts being configured to affix with a support frame of a child carrier apparatus. Each of the two coupling parts can include a retaining structure integrally formed therewith, the retaining structures being engaged with each other to hold the two coupling parts together while allowing relative rotation between the two coupling parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Robert E. Haut, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Patent number: 8997770
    Abstract: A wheelchair covering device extends around a wheelchair to protect a user positioned in the wheelchair against inclement weather, such as rain, snow, sunlight and the like. The device includes a support unit configured for coupling to a wheelchair. A canopy is coupled to the support unit. The canopy is configured for extending over and shading a seat of the wheelchair. A flexible panel is removably coupled to the canopy. The panel is configured to extend around the seat of the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Verna Martin
  • Patent number: 8991410
    Abstract: A chair shade including a cover sheet, frame having a first end and a second end, a sliding unit simultaneously affixed to the cover sheet and slideably affixed to the frame such that the sliding unit moves along the length of the frame when a force is applied and maintains its position on the frame when no force is applied and a securing unit that secures the first end and second end of the frame to corresponding opposite sides of a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Alysium Trading Co.
    Inventors: James Surek, Marinela Surek, Scott W. Beu, Ronaldo J. Santiago, Renato E. Imaña
  • Patent number: 8991411
    Abstract: A screen tent apparatus for beach chair that includes a netting apparatus disposed to overlie a pair of bowed frame members, said bowed frame members attachable to each of a first bar and a second bar releasably securable to the respective head and foot of an extant beach chair, wherein the netting apparatus concavely situates a roof section overlying said beach chair and a pair of side sheets vertically encloses each side of said beach chair, whereby a user is enabled screened comfort in the outdoors and entry of insects to the beach chair and a user seated thereupon is preventable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Jospeh Neuman
  • Publication number: 20140306494
    Abstract: The present utility model relates to a supporting awning bracket of the foldable chair with a corresponding foldable bracket on either side, which comprises a supporting rod movably hinged on the upper end of the backrest rod of the foldable chair and a cross rod that can unfold the soft awning. To accomplish this, the upper end of the supporting rod is fixed with a connecting piece, on top of which, a circular arc groove is provided. The cross rod is movably hinged on the connecting piece with a rivet, and the unfolded cross bar can be supported by local setup in the circular arc groove. A foldable assembly is connected between the foldable brackets on both sides. The foldable awning can be folded or unfolded only by pulling the cross rod or supporting rod on one side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Zenithen USA, LLC d/b/a Z Company
    Inventors: Andew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
  • Patent number: 8851097
    Abstract: A seat cover includes a frame and cover. The frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end, a first connector configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, a second connector configured to receive the second end of the flexible member, and a support configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Monahan Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Vieira, Robert Monahan
  • Patent number: 8845016
    Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of visual and/or acoustic privacy features. For example, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include visual and/or acoustic privacy features for furniture (e.g., office chair, desk, table, cubicle, etc.). The visual and/or acoustic privacy features are movable relative to the user and/or furniture between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured such that they do not inhibit the user from interacting with others. In the second configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured to provide the user with at least some visual and/or acoustic privacy and isolation from others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Domash Design Source LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Niles Domash
  • Publication number: 20140252817
    Abstract: A collapsible chair with an integrated collapsible shade cover for providing shade to an occupant of the chair. The collapsible shade cover can include cover extensions along a fore and aft direction and a cross member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the cover extensions. The cross member can provide additional structural integrity for the shade cover. The collapsible shade cover can extend beyond the periphery of the cover extensions such that additional shading is provided to the occupant. The shade cover can extend beyond the periphery of the cover extensions via use of the cross member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jack B. Lovley, II, Joseph C. Klingl
  • Patent number: 8794699
    Abstract: The collapsible chair having foldable arm tray is a device that can convert from a chair to a fold out bed to a collapsed state for towing and/or storage. The collapsible chair when configured as a chair includes an optional footrest, an optional canopy to provide shade from the elements, an optional arm tray folds out above the seat, and a lumbar support. The collapsible chair, when configures as a bed, fully extends to support an end user. The collapsible chair can collapse and includes wheels and a handle for towing when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Joan P Rudolfo
  • Patent number: 8783329
    Abstract: A sun shading apparatus includes a supporting frame, a shading frame and a shading fabric. The supporting frame includes first and second leg frames, and a supporting bar extended between the first and the second leg frames, while the second leg frame has third and fourth mounting slots. The shading frame includes first and second coupling joints each having a V-shaped cross section, first and second frame members, and a reinforcing frame, wherein the supporting bar is extended between the first and second coupling joints. The first and the second frame member are coupled with the first coupling joint and the second coupling joint respectively, while the reinforcing frame is extended between the first and second frame member and the supporting bar to form a support platform. The shading fabric is detachably mounted on the support platform for shading adverse weather condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20140167458
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8678942
    Abstract: An adjustable canopy mechanism is for use in an infant carrier device having a frame unit, and includes a top cover and a pair of pivot seat units. Each pivot seat unit includes first and second pivot seats. The first pivot seat is coupled to one of the top cover and the frame unit, and has a first central pivot portion and a plurality of engaging grooves. The second pivot seat is coupled to the other one of the top cover and the frame unit, and has a second central pivot portion connected pivotally to the first central pivot portion, and a plurality of resilient arms engaging removably and respectively a subset of the engaging grooves. The second pivot seat is rotatable relative to the first pivot seat so that the resilient arms engage respectively another subset of the engaging grooves, thereby adjusting the position of the top cover relative to the frame unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: BP Children's Products HK Co., Limited
    Inventor: Da-Liang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8550479
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a seat assembly and handle assembly respectively connected with the support frame, a backrest frame, and a child holding accessory. The child holding accessory can be detachably installed on the infant carrier apparatus, supported by the backrest frame and the handle assembly. In one embodiment, the child holding accessory includes a support bracket and an enclosure. For installing the child holding accessory, the backrest frame is adjusted to a position inclined forward. The child holding accessory can be then installed between the backrest frame and the handle assembly, wherein the child holding accessory has two opposite end portions respectively connected with the backrest frame and the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Zehua Yi, I-Ting Yeh
  • Patent number: 8534752
    Abstract: A hood assembly for use with furniture, the hood assembly comprising a frame structure including at least first and second rigid elongated frame members that are spaced apart by at least a first brace member and a fabric sock cover member that forms a passage that is open on at least one end, wherein the frame structure is slid into the passage to stretch the sock cover member over the frame structure and form an architectural structure including portions of the fabric sock cover member on either side of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20130221711
    Abstract: A chair shade including a cover sheet, frame having a first end and a second end, a sliding unit simultaneously affixed to the cover sheet and slideably affixed to the frame such that the sliding unit moves along the length of the frame when a force is applied and maintains its position on the frame when no force is applied and a securing unit that secures the first end and second end of the frame to corresponding opposite sides of a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ALYSIUM TRADING CO.
    Inventor: ALYSIUM TRADING CO.
  • Patent number: 8517465
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8490255
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an article to an external object includes at least one cuff member. The at least one cuff member may be adapted to receive a portion of the article. Further, the at least one cuff member may include a strap member extending from an outer surface thereof. The strap member is adapted to be adjustably wrapped and secured around the at least one cuff member and a portion of the external object for securing the article to the external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventors: Theresa L. Alhanati, Joe E. Alhanati
  • Publication number: 20130069400
    Abstract: A chair canopy 12 for a collapsible chair 10, the chair incorporating a collapsible frame with rear uprights 14a,14b. The canopy 12 includes a fabric rear panel 22, and overhead section 26 with front valance 32 and sides 34a,34b. The fabric is supported on a canopy frame having rear uprights 18a,18b slidably attached to the rear uprights of the chair, and front extension members 38a,38b pivotably attached to the rear uprights 18a,18b. Brackets 20a,20b mount the canopy support frame to the chair frame. The brackets have releasable adjustment means to allow the canopy uprights to slide downward for stowage or upright when erecting the canopy. The adjustment means locking the canopy uprights in place at a selected position. The canopy support frame, in use, collapses with collapsing of the chair frame or storage, and opens out when erecting the chair for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: NIKOLIC IT PTY LTD
    Inventor: Daniel Nikolic
  • Publication number: 20130009429
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8292362
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8287038
    Abstract: A stroller or carseat shade is formed from a fabric having a middle section tapered on two sides. Rod tunnels run from a first taper across the middle section to a second taper. An elastic section is formed to wrap around and cling to an existing canopy on a stroller or car seat. The shade is symmetrical relative to a front to back axis. Fasteners are positioned at a series of overlapping stop positions parallel to the front to back axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Heather Henderson
  • Patent number: 8186755
    Abstract: A canopy for an article of furniture, such as a chair, having a seat portion and a back portion. The canopy includes a pair of arm structure and a flexible covering extending therebetween. Each arm structure includes an upright member including a proximal end portion extending from the back portion of the chair, a distal end portion, and a medial portion extending therebetween. The arm structure also includes a cantilever member pivotable about the distal end portion and a brace pivotably attached to the cantilever member and selectively positionable along the medial portion, thereby providing angle adjustment of the cantilever member relative to the seat portion. The flexible covering may include a plurality of panel sections, extending between the pair of arm structures and retained thereto by a pair of tethers or tabs each connecting to one of the cantilever members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Bravo Sports
    Inventor: Jack Lovley
  • Publication number: 20120068505
    Abstract: A transportable shade device to provide a portable shaded area for outdoor workers. The structure features a wheeled frame which is engageable to be towed. A pair of opposing shade panels are rotationally engaged to a vertical support above a center section of said frame. Both panels rotate to an extended position to maximize shade to a seating area on the frame and rotate to a retracted position to minimize wind load on the structure during towing at highway speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Jose Antonio Lopez
  • Patent number: 8070220
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 8042865
    Abstract: The tent chair includes a folding frame supporting a folding cover, with the frame attached to a folding or portable chair. The chair has a single rearward frame bow which is radially flexible but rigid orthogonal to the lateral bow pivot axis of the chair. A series of similar bows is pivotally attached at or toward the front of the chair. The axially orthogonal rigid rearward bow supports the cover and prevents the forward bows from collapsing the cover forwardly as it is pulled taut. One use of the device is as a hunting blind, with a quick release optionally allowing the cover to be rapidly opened. Other configurations provide for use as a photography blind, a privacy shelter for camping or beach use, ice fishing, as a wheelchair or beach lounge chair cover, etc., and may have sufficient room for more than one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fargason Outdoor Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Fargason, III
  • Patent number: 7997291
    Abstract: A hunting chair with a hunting blind attachment that encircles the chair is disclosed, as well as an attachable camouflage roof covering, all of which may be folded and disassembled in such a way that it fits into a self-contained pack that may be carried on a hunter's back. The chair includes an adjustable, pivoting backrest, a pivoting gun rest with telescoping legs for height adjustment, folding legs, a pouch to contain the disassembled elements, and shoulder straps for carrying the apparatus. In its disassembled state, the roof poles, roof fabric, and blind fabric are packed into a pouch on the back side of the backrest, and the chair is folded into a carrying position. Detachable shoulder straps may be attached to the underside of the seat section, so that the entire chair and blind combination may be carried on a hunter's back into the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: F. Reeves Gressette, III, Michael D. Hardin, Eric L. Neal
  • Publication number: 20110175407
    Abstract: Beach chair with sun protective device with a folding beach chair frame made of tubular metal and water resistant fabric and a pair of arm supports, a sun shade mounted on a spring retractable roller, a shade attachment bar, a pair of shade attachment hooks, a pair of back extension rods and a pair of leg extension rods. The back extension rods are extendable from the back support tubes of the beach chair frame. The leg extension rods are extendable from the rear leg support tubes of the beach chair frame. The roller and the shade are mounted to the back extension rods so that when a user extends the back extension rods and the leg extension rods, he or she can pull out the shade from the spring roller and attach the shade to the shade attachment hooks to form an overhead sun shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Sergey Sharapov, Kenneth A. Tarlow
  • Patent number: 7963596
    Abstract: An adjustable seating canopy that is removably mounted to a seat. The canopy includes a set of frame elements that defines a curved shape of the canopy. The canopy includes a set of air channels that are formed by partially joining two layers of fabric that form the canopy. In addition, the set of air channels are oriented substantially perpendicular to an arced axis traveled by at least one frame element in the set of frame elements. The canopy includes a set of pivoting mechanisms attached to one or more frame elements which causes the canopy to be adjustably positioned above the chair along the arced axis. The canopy also includes a set of detachable clamping devices for mounting the canopy to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Efthimiou
  • Patent number: 7909395
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Publication number: 20100327640
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7823968
    Abstract: One embodiment of the folding chair with a hood combination includes a detachable hood, which is located on the rear of the seat assembly. By squeezing the safety clip will release the hood rods. Then raising inserted rod by hand in extended position until the rod base lock in place. Release the rod arms to lock in the notch of the rear support poles. Allowing the hinge where the rod arm and the rod base are connected to fold. Remove hood from pouch located on the rear of the seat assembly. Then place front end of the hood arrow pockets inside the arrow tips of rod assembly. Further attach the back end of detachable hood with fasteners inside the pouch located on rear seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: Lee Autry Long, Ronald Levester Long, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7815254
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
  • Patent number: 7753063
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to portable sun shades, and more particularly to those that are attachable to portable chairs. The sun shade invention includes a set of chair connectors that are “press fit” onto a frame member of a portable chair, and the chair connectors mechanically support the weight of the sun shade so that it maintains its position on the chair, without any other fasteners or locking hardware. The sun shade also includes a flexible support member along each side of its overall frame structure, which allows the sun shade to be positioned at various angles with respect to the horizontal plane. The sun shade further includes an adjustable width capability so that it can be mounted onto different models of portable chairs, of different widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: John E. Laws
  • Patent number: 7740310
    Abstract: A lawn chair with an incorporated solar light protective device that is designed to provide an outdoor place to sit down, while at the same time, provide a place to hide an individual from the potentially damaging rays of the sun. The device includes a sheet of flexible material, preferably canvas, that is mounted above a lawn chair. Some aspects of the sheet are adjustable to allow to be adjusted as needed for various users. The sheet is preferably placed over the head end of the lawn chair, protecting an individual's upper body while the individual is lying in the lawn chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Elizabeth M. Forster
  • Patent number: 7708339
    Abstract: A canopy frame particularly applicable for deck chairs, garden chairs, beach chairs and the like, which can easily be assembled or disassembled in the place itself to be used or carried by the user which comprises a set of flexible rods coupled with each other in an axial way and which define respective side poles which are extended respectively like an arc on opposite sides of the chair or deck chair and separated between them by a distance which is the same or bigger that the space covered by said chair under the frame and a set of rigid rods which define the respective mounting supports of the side poles. The rods of said mounting supports have a horizontal segment which define a coupling tip to the chair or deck chair and a coupling tip to the corresponding side pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Raul Emilio Zapater
  • Publication number: 20100102600
    Abstract: A canopy for an article of furniture, such as a chair, having a seat portion and a back portion. The canopy includes a pair of arm structure and a flexible covering extending therebetween. Each arm structure includes an upright member including a proximal end portion extending from the back portion of the chair, a distal end portion, and a medial portion extending therebetween. The arm structure also includes a cantilever member pivotable about the distal end portion and a brace pivotably attached to the cantilever member and selectively positionable along the medial portion, thereby providing angle adjustment of the cantilever member relative to the seat portion. The flexible covering may include a plurality of panel sections, extending between the pair of arm structures and retained thereto by a pair of tethers or tabs each connecting to one of the cantilever members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: BRAVO SPORTS
    Inventor: Jack Lovley, II
  • Patent number: RE43847
    Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, David Reeb, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Inna Alesina