With Holder Or Receptacle For Disparate Article Patents (Class 297/188.01)
  • Patent number: 8544943
    Abstract: A chair apparatus for facilitating performance of hairstyling services is disclosed. The chair apparatus includes a seat and a shaft coupled to a bottom face of the seat. The chair apparatus further includes a base coupled to a bottom end of the shaft and one or more castors coupled to a bottom face of the base. The chair apparatus further includes an arm coupled to the shaft, wherein the arm extends from the shaft to substantially the height of the seat. The chair apparatus further includes a tray coupled to a top end of the arm, wherein the tray comprises a flat surface and one or more hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Rod Fields
  • Publication number: 20130249260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional chair, which is capable of storing articles such as shoes, shoe brushes, umbrellas, canes and the like by utilizing a narrow space effectively, and can be used as a chair for senior citizens and for children to sit and put on shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Hyong-Taek Kim
  • Publication number: 20130249259
    Abstract: The couch catcher; a receptacle accessory that acts as a catcher for coins, keys, remote controls, phones, receipts and other debris which commonly can fall between the cushions of a couch or chair. Design intent is to alleviate the need for the consumer the pesky task of dismantling the couch or chair to retrieve items that have slipped between the cushions or fallen down past the seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew M. Marvin, Heather C. Marvin
  • Publication number: 20130229035
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a seatback and a head restraint is provided. The seat assembly includes a support member extending between the head restraint and the seatback. The support member is configured to attach the head restraint to the seatback, and may extend downward into the seatback. The support member separates the head restraint into a forward portion and a rearward portion. A receptacle cavity is defined within the rearward portion of the head restraint. The receptacle cavity is configured to receive one or more articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin D. Dinger, James G. Gobart, Thomas E. Houck
  • Patent number: 8496291
    Abstract: An emergency equipment system comprising an elongate member, an emergency equipment package, and a cutter. The elongate member may have a first end and an angled end. The emergency equipment package may have a sleeve on one side capable of receiving the elongate member from the angled end. The cutter may be attached to a side of the elongate member and may be capable of cutting the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Bret L. Lamoree, Mark E. Wentland, James P. Schalla, Phillip J. Bobzien
  • Patent number: 8485490
    Abstract: A holding device used to temporarily hold a container of popcorn in an upright position using a nearby beverage cup holder. The holding device includes a planar main body with a forward extending, transversely aligned curb with a planar receiving space formed below the curb. Formed on the receiving space is a line of raised teeth separated by indentations and at least one spike. Mounted on the main body is a biased, pivoting clip with a lower serrated edge that forcibly presses into the indentations formed between the raised teeth on the receiving space. Located on the rear surface of the main body is a downward extending beverage cup edge engaging structure. Attached to the main body or the cup edge engaging structure is a handle. During use, the serrated edge on the clip is forced against the edge of the popcorn container to prevent its dislodgement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Denton Miller
  • Publication number: 20130175831
    Abstract: A passenger seat has a backrest and a seat which has first and second sections each having a first surface for a seat area and a second opposite surface. The second section pivots relative to the first section between a first position, in which the first surfaces of the first and second sections form a usable total seat area, and a second operational position, in which the second section is folded relative to the first section in the direction towards the backrest. Attached to the second seat section is a holder movable relative to the second surface of the second seat section between a first position, in which the holder extends substantially parallel to the second surface of the second seat section, and a second position, in which the holder extends at from 60° to 120° relative to the second surface of the second seat section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
  • Patent number: 8465090
    Abstract: A chair for use during wade fishing in order to allow the user to sit above the water line has a director's chair with four feet, two forwardly located and two rearwardly located. Extensions are threadably removed within receivers attached to each foot, the extensions having pointed ends that are received within the sandy bottom below the water line. Steps are located just below the feet to help a user get into the chair. Weight distribution disks are frictionally held on the extensions to prevent undue sinking of the chair. Pouches, both mesh and waterproof, are attached to the arm rests and the seat of the chair. A rod holder is receivable within an opening on the arm rest. A receiver is attached to the frame of an upper portion of the chair to hold an umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Joel Brandon O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8454085
    Abstract: A seat or seat cover having an integral or detachable upwardly extending wall subassembly particularly advantageous for use on a vehicle seat to prevent items from falling into the gap defined by the seat and console of a vehicle and the gap defined by the seat and door of the vehicle. The seat preferably has a flap installed thereon to which the wall assembly may be attached and detached. In another embodiment, the flap may conceal an area on the seat adapted to secure to the wall assembly. A seat cover may have an integral wall subassembly on one or both sides secured to its seams. In another embodiment, a conversion kit for seats which do not have flaps is provided wherein a securement means may be attached to one or both sides of a vehicle seat and said wall assembly attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Wei K. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130113240
    Abstract: A foldable infant seat includes a support frame including two generally U-shaped support members, each U-shaped support member pivotally connecting with the other at a central location of the U-shaped support member such that the support frame is foldable between a first configuration in which corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are separated from each other and a second configuration in which the corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are disposed in close proximity to each other. A flexible seat member is securable to the support frame. In one embodiment, a canopy is pivotally secured to the support frame. The canopy can include at least one pocket configured to store one or more items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Huntsberger, Maarten Van Huystee, Gregory S. Young
  • Publication number: 20130088054
    Abstract: A vehicle seat cover generally conforming to the shape of a vehicle seat cushion and configured to be easily attachable thereto. In preferred embodiments the seat cover comprises chenille microfiber and is configured to function as a storage container and/or a vehicle cleaning device when not in use as a seat cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Ian Atchison
  • Publication number: 20130087082
    Abstract: Furniture pieces which include integrated storage capacity for storing water or other material. By incorporating such storage capacity within furniture, a user may take advantage of space that would otherwise be unused or unusable to unobtrusively and conveniently store an emergency water supply or other desired material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Tonia Walstad Miller
  • Patent number: 8408642
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining goods stored upon a vehicle seat in a vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat has a seat portion and a back portion with the seat portion having a front and a back and the back portion having a head rest. The retaining apparatus comprises a pouch having a first end, a second end, and an opening between the first end and the second end. A pouch securing mechanism secures the pouch to the front of the seat portion. A seat net is connected to the pouch within the opening. A seat net securing mechanism secures the other end of the seat net to the head rest wherein the seat net is alternatingly completely receivable within the pouch and extendable from the pouch to the head rest of the vehicle seat thereby creating a compartment between the seat net and the vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Bryan L. Reidy
  • Publication number: 20130069401
    Abstract: A seat, seat cover and wall subassembly for installation into the upholstery of a vehicle seat or an after-market seat cover is disclosed. The invention is particularly advantages for use on a vehicle seat and provides a means of containment of items on the seat of a vehicle during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Wei K. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130057033
    Abstract: An improved seat pad and integrated gripping member is provided, which prevents the pad from slipping when placed between a seating surface and individual. The gripping member is permanently attached to the seat pad along its edge and covers a portion of either side of the seating surface. The gripping member is reversible therefore either side of the seat pad may be selectively exposed during use. This allows both seat pad sides to be constructed of different materials, colors, or patterns and be interchangeable when desired by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Carl J. Conforti
  • Publication number: 20130049414
    Abstract: Furniture pieces which incorporate load-bearing or non-load bearing structures in which water or other material may be stored. By incorporating such storage capacity within furniture, a user may take advantage of space that would otherwise be unused or unusable to unobtrusively and conveniently store an emergency water supply or other desired material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Tonia Walstad Miller
  • Publication number: 20130049412
    Abstract: A sports ball chair in the form of a spherically shaped lounge chair and an ottoman shaped to fit into the seat portion of the lounge chair so that the ottoman completes the spherical shape. The ottoman has a removable top cover and an insulated hollow open topped food and drink storage container. A preferred embodiment includes the spherical lounge chair and the mating ottoman fit together to make a spherical shape having external graphic patterns that make the resulting spherical shape look like a representation of a sports ball such as a soccer ball or baseball or basketball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Patricia Ann Fisher
  • Patent number: 8360519
    Abstract: A seat, seat cover and wall subassembly for installation into the upholstery of a vehicle seat or an after-market seat cover is disclosed. The invention is particularly advantages for use on a vehicle seat and provides a means of containment of items on the seat of a vehicle during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Wei K. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130020843
    Abstract: A disposable and portable seating apparatus made from a single sheet of recyclable material, such as corrugated cardboard. The apparatus is intended to be used as temporary seating for events, festivals, gatherings, or similar situations where seating is not readily available, or practical. The structural component of the seating apparatus is designed to interlock providing optimal strength to support the weight of an average adult. The design and material allow the seating apparatus to be assembled and disassembled relatively easily, without the use of any tools or additional bonding agents, such as glue, staples, or other adhesives. After use, the seat can be turned upside down and serve as a recycling container, or trash receptacle for discarded materials, such as; cans, bottles, etc. The exterior of the assembled may act as a medium for advertising purposes, used by companies promoting products, events, contests, teams, or organizations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Dustin Charles Rauch, Gabriela Moraes Rauch
  • Publication number: 20120326475
    Abstract: A cover for a chair comprising: a sleeve adapted to cover a front and a rear of a back of the chair; a panel adapted to cover a seat of the chair; and a skirt adapted to cover at least part of legs of the chair; the cover comprising one or more biasing means adapted to shorten side edges of the sleeve and/or the panel. This means that the length of the panel or sleeve can be adjusted to fit a range of chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Angela Michelle Campbell
  • Publication number: 20120299337
    Abstract: A child car seat has a central seating portion including base cushion and a vertically extending back support, and two side doors capable of opening. The two side doors are rotatably connected to the back support and may lock into the base cushion when in the closed position. The two side doors allow for the safe, comfortable and convenient removal of a child from the child car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Yvonne Miller
  • Publication number: 20120299339
    Abstract: A configurable seating device comprising a first portion, the first portion including a strap, wherein the strap is configured to securably engage a structure, a second portion hingedly connected to the first portion, and a third portion hingedly connected to the second portion, wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion hingedly move from a first position to a second position, wherein, when in the first position, the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are in a substantially vertical alignment, wherein, when in the second position, the second portion supports a user in a seated position a distance above the ground and the third portion extends from the second portion in a direction which elevates the second portion the distance above the ground is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Richard R. Birch
  • Publication number: 20120299340
    Abstract: A storage assembly has a panel on a structure and a receptacle with a storage space defined within a body. The panel has an inner surface and an outer surface. A slot is formed through the panel. A tab is attached to and extends from the body of the receptacle and terminates at a free end. A first fastener part is positioned near the slot on the inner surface of the panel and a second fastener part is coupled to the free end of the tab. The tab is extended through the slot and the second fastener part is detachably connected to the first fastener part to attach the receptacle to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Christine D. Krasley
  • Publication number: 20120292956
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat further includes a cupholder coupled to the seat bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Paul D. Gaudreau, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120280540
    Abstract: A baby car carrier dimensioned to hold a small child safely in a motor vehicle. The base of the device sets atop a car seat and is secured by means of a seatbelt. A frame is rotatably affixed to the top of the base. The top of the frame is concave and slidably supports the convex bottom of a cradle assembly. The cradle assembly can recline relative to the frame by motorized means. A plurality of padded nesting inserts are provided on top of the cradle assembly allowing for growing children by successive removal of the nesting inserts. Variations further include cup holders, trays, a retractable shade, a headrest, an inflatable pillow, vibration, heat, and an arm to dangle a toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Bobby Pedraza, Ruben Pedraza, Sonia Vega
  • Publication number: 20120274106
    Abstract: A device for suspending objects which can be mounted on vehicle seats comprises a fastening means (105, 106) for connecting the device to the vehicle seat part, with a receiving bush (102a, 102f), a plug element (103a) which can be coupled to the receiving bush (102a, 102f), a locking mechanism for locking the plug element (103a) in the receiving bush (102a, 102f) in the receiving bush (102a, 102f), and a carrier arm for suspending the objects, wherein the locking mechanism and the carrier arm are arranged on the plug element (103a), and wherein the plug element (103a) comprises a housing which at least partially encloses the locking mechanism and the carrier arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Juergen Siegfried Skott
  • Publication number: 20120261954
    Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies having a seat back support, a seat pan coupled to the seat back support, a seat support structure coupled to the seat pan, wherein the seat support structure comprises a mounting channel, and a mounting bar inserted through the mounting channel and coupled to the seat support structure. The mounting bar is configured to pivotally couple to a passenger cabin. The mounting bar may also be configured to rotate the passenger seat assembly between an upright position and a reclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Franghie Rubio Khalil, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Sahira Villalobos Gonzalez, Carla Cristina Gonzalez Salitrero, Jose Angel Vilchis Dominguez
  • Publication number: 20120261955
    Abstract: A seat device for use in a vehicle that can move through an opening of a vehicle between a loading and unloading position positioned outside the vehicle, where a passenger can load and unload as well as be seated, and a seating position positioned in the cabin of the vehicle, where the passenger can maintain a seated disposition. A securing member of the seat device can secure a wheelchair in a folded state to a side surface or a back surface of the seat. The wheelchair together with the seat can move from the loading and unloading position to inside the cabin of the vehicle, with the passenger in a seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FUJIO IIDA, MASAMI SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20120242115
    Abstract: An automotive bolster pillow for providing a barrier that prevents personal items from falling into a gap between a vehicle seat and a center console. The device comprises an elongated pillow adapted to be pressed into the seat/console gap and optionally have an attached insertion tab or seat belt securement loop. Tab insertion or loop attachment limits the bolster freedom of movement such that the apparatus stays securely in place while the vehicle is in motion. The compressible nature of the interior pillow stuffing material provides users with a comfortable cushion for the driver or passenger while its outward appearance is that of a decorative bolster pillow that matches the interior decor. The device provides a boundary to prevent personal articles and loose change from falling into the seat/console gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Catherine Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20120242117
    Abstract: A foldable seat rack mountable between a body rack and a seat of a foldable motorized vehicle, includes main supporting rods, upper rods, lower rods, a seat base, hooks, and an elastic element. Main supporting rods are fixed on two sides of the body rack respectively. Upper rods are pivoted on upper ends of the main supporting rods respectively. Lower rods are pivoted on middle portions of main supporting rods and a rear end of seat base respectively. Hooks are fixed on the upper ends of the main supporting rods respectively. The foldable seat base has a middle shaft. Middle portions on two sides of the seat base are opened with slide slots. Two ends of the middle shaft pass through the slide slots freely and are hooked by hooks. An elastic element is placed between the front end of the seat base, and the middle shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Chichun Wu, Zhao Zhang
  • Patent number: 8272686
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus and methods of assembling and mounting a removable net basket on hoops/rings that can be attached to armrests on child car seats. Two hoops can sandwich a rim end of a tubular net/mesh material. The hoops can be located with one within the other and have snapable bendable fasteners that snap into like slots. The bottom end of the tubular mesh material can be closed off by sandwiching a pair of elongated strips together, with the strips having mateable enlarged heads that pass through slots such as cross shaped slots. The mesh/net bag can be removed by reversing the assembly. The assembled hoops can be hunger by a hanger onto an armrest of a juvenile car seat so that items, such as but not limited to beverage holders, food stuffs, toys and the like, can be placed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Aletha Arnold, Bettye Arnold
  • Publication number: 20120235451
    Abstract: A car seat storage providing an area of space for storage of loose items within a vehicle. The car seat storage system has a bottom panel connected to two side panels and a front panel. A tuck strip is an extension of the bottom panel, and is used to secure the bottom panel to space between the seat back and the seat bottom. Additional straps and hooks are used to secure the storage system to the seat. The front panel overhangs the front edge of the seat. The front panel is a padded or reinforced panel which presses against the front of the seat edge in the event of an abrupt stopping of the vehicle. The force exerted against the front panel in response assists in maintaining the front panel in an upright position. The seat storage system is configurable to join two seat storage systems in a expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Martin Hrdlicka
  • Patent number: 8256834
    Abstract: A portable chair with ice chest assembly operative to interconnect with one another to create an easily-accessible beverage display, for use in display and marketing purposes, sporting events, and the like, and thereafter be collapsed to assume a space-efficient and easily transportable device. The portable chair comprises a foldable chair member operative to transition from a compact configuration to an open configuration defining supporting legs, a back rest and a seating portion. An expandable ice chest member is operative to be received upon the seating area defined by the portable chair and further preferably includes a lid member that can engage with the back rest of the portable chair. A covering may further be provided to extend about the assembled portable chair with ice chest thereon to create a compact, aesthetically pleasing beverage display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Displayworks, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Linder
  • Publication number: 20120217772
    Abstract: A multi-functional touch cooling cup holder includes an annular socket that can accommodate a beverage can or water bottle. At the top of the socket there is a bended edge that is larger than a cylinder of the socket and at the bottom of the socket there is an annular bottom cap. On the cylinder of the socket there is a vertical slot, within which there is a control circuit of the cup holder that is equipped with IC chip. A thermal radiator is installed under the bottom cap. The radiator contains multiple paralleled radiation fins and a cooling fan. A thermoelectric cooler that is installed between the thermal radiator and the thermal conductor and is electrically connected with the control circuit of the cup holder. The cooling side of the thermoelectric cooler faces up, the thermal side faces down and is adhered to the top of the thermal radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: eMoMo Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wenji Tang
  • Publication number: 20120217773
    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: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Ambert Jue
  • Publication number: 20120200125
    Abstract: A passenger seat device, in particular an air passenger seat device, including a seat surface unit that is assigned to a first row of seats having a plurality of passenger seats, a comfort unit, which, in addition to the seat surface unit, in at least one usage position forms at least one first support surface that is provided for supporting at least one body part of a reclined passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Sven Achilles
  • Publication number: 20120193952
    Abstract: A motor vehicle including at least one seat and/or at least one bench having a seat surface and a backrest. The backrest can be moved into a position above the seat surface in which the backrest and the seat surface lie opposite one another. In addition, the front edge of the seat surface and an edge of the backrest that lies closest to it can be connected with an additional element, for example, a roller blind or a plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Sabine Bernhard, Manuel Erlacher, Achim Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120193951
    Abstract: A support for a fisherman's chair has a frame for supporting a plurality of fishing rods and an upright pedestal extending through the frame. A fisherman's chair can be detachably secured to the pedestal. The pedestal's lower end is received in a mounting plate that is attached to a bar extending substantially transversely to the pedestal. The bar is securable to a hitch of a towing vehicle. The fisherman's chair is supported by the towing vehicle in a cantilevered fashion, allowing the chair's footrest to be positioned above ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Seth Solomon
  • Publication number: 20120181823
    Abstract: A chair support apparatus includes partially affixed first and second flexible panels with a first and second outer periphery portion respectively, also a plurality of channels are formed between the first and second flexible panels bounded by the partial affixment. Also, a plurality of straps are disposed within each one of the channels, wherein each of the straps has a pair of extensions that extend beyond the first and second outer peripheries, each strap has a slip fit engagement within each channel allowing relative movement between the first and second flexible panels and the strap. Operationally, each of the strap extensions is engaged to a beam of a chair for drawing taut a plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels resulting in a remaining plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels drooping from the relative movement as between the taut portions to retain accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Edward Brunner
  • Publication number: 20120181822
    Abstract: A child safety seat assembly includes a base and a child seat. The base comprises a shell body, and a support platform provided at an upper side of the shell body on which the child seat can be installed. The shell body includes a first portion having a bottom adapted to provide stable resting support, and a second portion extending upward from the first portion, wherein the shell body includes a storage cavity accessible from an outer side of the second portion. The storage cavity can be sized to receive free end portions of a restrain strap used for holding the base in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Bruce L. WILLIAMS, Gregory S. SELLERS, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE
  • Publication number: 20120175922
    Abstract: A child booster seat includes a seat shell, and armrests that can be conveniently placed in an outer envelop of the seat shell. The armrests can be placed in a storage cavity of the seat shell, and deployed outside the storage cavity for use. When the armrests are received in the seat shell, the outer envelop of the booster seat can substantially match with the outer contour shape of the seat shell. The booster seat can thereby occupy a smaller volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Sharon A. GILLETT, Michael H. GILLETT, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Guang-Hui ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120126588
    Abstract: A ganging cup-holder 10 is described herein and illustrated by the accompanying figures. The ganging cup-holder 10 is intended for use with two adjacent temporary seating chairs 102 to (1) temporarily secure the two adjacent chairs 102 in a substantially fixed position relative to one another and (2) to provide a convenient location for the placement of items, to prevent damage or loss of items or to prevent spillage of the contents of an item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Daniel Paul Chairs, LLC
    Inventor: Peter W. Barile
  • Patent number: 8182031
    Abstract: A poker kit comprising a plurality of chairs; a cushion attached to the seat panel of the chair and a plurality of legs attached to the seat panel; a first armrest and second armrest extending from the back panel of the chair; an ashtray attached to the first armrest and a cup holder attached to the second armrest; a storage pouch attached to the arm near the ashtray; a table having an octagon shape and a felt panel attached the top; a plurality of legs attached to the table; wherein the cushions of the chair are decorated with a design of one of the four top poker hands; wherein markers are labeled on the felt on the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Eric K. MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20120119479
    Abstract: A vehicle rear seat assembly having a center child safety restraint system comprises a pair of outboard seats and a center console positioned between the outboard seats and stationary with respect to the outboard seats. The console includes a storage compartment disposed at a forward portion of the console and having an opening which allows an associated object to be selectively placed within the storage compartment. A pair of spaced apart recesses is disposed at a rear portion of the console. A first child safety restraint attachment is located within the storage compartment. A pair of second child safety restraint attachments is provided, each second attachment being located in one of the recesses. The first attachment and the pair of second attachments allow a child safety restraint to be selectively secured to the center console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Grey B. Parker
  • Publication number: 20120112502
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a multi-functional seat cover which can be placed on a variety of seats without the need to modify the overall design. The seat cover is constructed and arranged to be easily removable and transportable, such that it provides the user with a covering device that can function to cover one or more seats in a plurality of environments. In order to provide multi-functionality, the seat cover contains one or more pockets which are constructed and arranged to receive a variety of items, such as one or more head cushions, a plurality of personal items, and beverage storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Cristoforo
  • Publication number: 20120080913
    Abstract: A multi-function chair having a base, a middle support, and a seat. The middle support is disposed between the base and the seat. Short legs extend upward from the front of the base and terminate at the seat. Long legs extend upward from the rear of the base and terminate at an elevation above the seat. A seatback made up of one or more panels is disposed between the long legs. Storage compartments are framed horizontally by the rear edges of the base, middle support, and seat and vertically by the long legs. Additional compartments are framed horizontally by two cross-members and vertically by the long legs may be located at the rear of the seatback at an elevation above the seat. The back walls of the compartments receive interchangeable fascias to change the look and theme of the chair. Additional storage shelves are located under the seat and may have dividers that can also receive interchangeable fascias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Norman SILVA
  • Publication number: 20120080461
    Abstract: A chair (1) having at least one base (5a, 5b) and a seating surface (2a), wherein at least part of the base (5a, 5b) is designed as stowage space (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Peter E. Drollinger
  • Publication number: 20120080912
    Abstract: A footrest including an attachment member configured to drape over a head rest of a seat. The footrest includes a band configured to rest on a top portion of a head rest and a flap coupled to the band and configured to drape over a back side of a head rest. The footrest includes a pair of support members, each coupled to opposite ends of the attachment member and configured to dangle down from the attachment member. The pair of support members each include an adjustment device configured to adjust the length of each support member. The footrest includes a foot support coupled to each pair of support members and configured to support feet. The foot support includes a rigid member disposed within the foot support configured to support feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Rosemary Perera
  • Patent number: 8132856
    Abstract: An article of furniture for storing and powering electronic equipment including a seating area, at least one slidable drawer located under the seating area, and a power source located within the drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventors: Edward Earl Wilson, Patrick Priest
  • Publication number: 20120032479
    Abstract: A deployable cup holder including linkage arranged such that a portion of the linkage is movable between a folded configuration positioned within a space defined in a seat, and a deployed configuration positioned forming a closed loop defining an opening between the linkage, the linkage including a ground link, first and second grounded links, and a coupler link, wherein the ground link and the coupler link are pivotably connected to each of the first and second grounded links to define a closed loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan J. SUHRE