Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat and an upright coupled with the seat. A pliable backrest is coupled with the upright and includes a support face and a coupling face. The pliable backrest includes a pliable material extending between the support and coupling faces. The support face is a first exterior face of the pliable back rest and the coupling face is a second exterior face of the pliable back rest. The coupling face is spaced away from the upright with a deformation gap. Another seating assembly includes a joint assembly along the upright member. The joint assembly includes a pivot configured to promote rotation of a first upright portion of the upright relative to a second upright portion. The joint assembly includes opposed stop interfaces configured to control rotation of the first upright portion relative to the second upright portion.

Abstract: An upholstery cover retention assembly is disclosed. In embodiments, the upholstery cover retention assembly includes an upholstered article including an upholstered surface, a bezel including a bezel lip proximate to the upholstered article, and a retention flange disposed on a peripheral surface of the upholstered article. In embodiments, the upholstery cover retention assembly further includes a dress cover assembly including a dress cover configured to at least partially cover the upholstered surface of the upholstered article, and an assembled edge configured to be disposed within a groove formed between the peripheral surface of the upholstered article and the bezel. In embodiments, assembled edge is configured to be secured within the groove by engaging a lower engagement surface of the retention flange and a lower surface of the bezel lip with the assembled edge.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat cushion on which a passenger is able to be seated; a seat back that is attached to a rear end of the seat cushion; and an electric component that is provided to at least one of the seat cushion and the seat back, wherein a fastening member is provided to the rear end of the seat cushion or a lower end of the seat back, an electric wire for supplying an electric power to the electric component is fastened to the rear end of the seat cushion or the lower end of the seat back by the fastening member, and one of the seat cushion and the seat back to which the fastening member is provided includes a contact regulation portion that is located behind the fastening member.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a motor vehicle rear seat backrest suitable for being mounted in such a way that it can pivot on the structure of said vehicle between a raised position and a substantially horizontal stowed position, said backrest comprising a reinforcement (30) comprising a metal frame (32) and an array of metal wires (33) extending between the two uprights and between the two crossmembers of said frame (32), and a padding (40) supported by the front part of said reinforcement (30) and a cover (50) externally covering said reinforcement (30) and said padding (40); further comprising a stiffening plate (60) held via holding means (54; 55) against the inner face of the back (52) of said cover (50) and bearing against the rear part of said reinforcement (30).

Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat assembly is disclosed. In embodiments, the aircraft passenger seat assembly includes an aircraft passenger seat, wherein the aircraft passenger seat includes a seatback configured to support an upper body of an aircraft passenger, and a seatback bezel defining at least a portion of a rear seatback surface. In embodiments, the aircraft passenger seat assembly may further include at least one privacy assembly, wherein the at least one privacy assembly includes a closeout body coupled to the seatback bezel, and a privacy panel coupled to the closeout body, the privacy panel extending from the closeout body in order to at least partially separate a seating environment of the aircraft passenger seat from an adjacent seating environment of an adjacent aircraft passenger seat.

Abstract: A seating and storage system for marine vehicles includes a seat, a seatback disposed at a rear portion of the seat, and a hinge assembly. The seatback includes a base portion and a movable cover. The base portion has a storage compartment therein including a front wall. The movable cover is configured to cover a horizontally accessible opening in the front wall. The opening being located above the seat. The cover is movable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge assembly is constructed and arranged to movably connect the movable cover to the base portion. The hinge assembly being configured such that in a fully open position, the cover is entirely positioned on a seat side of the rear surface of the seat back.

Abstract: A seat assembly for an emergency vehicle can include an adjustable base seat and backrest, a tank support assembly configured to selectively secure tanks of different sizes, and a tank clamp assembly configured to selectively secure tanks having bottom tank ends of different configurations. Slidably adjusting the base seat can cause adjustment of a recline angle of the backrest. One or more pads on the seat can be removable. The tank support assembly can include first and second tank securements and a locking member configured to rotate to selectively dispose the first or second tank securement to secure a tank. The tank clamp assembly can include a fixed foot clamp, a movable foot clamp, and an adjustment device configured to slide the movable foot clamp to selectively clamp the bottom tank ends of different sizes between the movable foot clamp and the fixed foot clamp.

Abstract: A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls having a pair of front edges. A generally horizontal seat extends between and at least partially forward of the front edges of the sidewalls. A lower seatback is positioned between the sidewalls and extends above the horizontal seat, the lower seatback is movable between an open position and a closed position using first lateral and vertical guides. An upper seatback is positioned between the sidewalls and extends above the horizontal seat and the lower seatback, the upper seatback is movable between an open position and a closed position using second lateral and vertical guides. Lateral guides include frame guides, structurally reinforced drawer slides, hinges, or runners. Vertical guides include frame guides, runners, or vertical lift mount assemblies. The seatback assembly at least partially covers a ventilated storage compartment.

Abstract: A cup holding device for a foldable seat includes a connecting part and a cup holder. The connecting part is provided on an armrest frame or a front leg frame of a foldable seat, and is located below a seat portion of the foldable seat. The cup holder is mounted on the connecting part, and has a receiving cavity adapted to receive the placement of a container. By placing the connecting part and the cup holder below the seat portion of the foldable seat, the present invention can make use of the space at the bottom of the foldable seat and prevent a drinking container from being accidentally hit by a person's swinging arm causing its tipping over.

Abstract: A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls having a pair of front edges. A generally horizontal seat extends between and at least partially forward of the front edges of the sidewalls. A lower seatback is connected at a lower extent by a hinge between the sidewalls and extending above the seat, the lower seatback is movable about the hinge between an open position and a closed position. An upper seatback is connected at an upper extent by a hinge between the sidewalls and above the lower seatback, the upper seatback being movable about the hinge between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A tablet device holder assembly may include a housing defining a housing opening and including a housing lip arranged on a first side of the housing above the housing opening, and a removable bezel having a projection configured to extend through the housing opening and defining a projection opening that when the bezel is rotated to an installed state, the lip is received within the projection opening to maintain the bezel on the housing.

Abstract: A backrest of a vehicle seat, which includes a pocket. It is provided that the rotation axis, which is formed in the area of the lower edge of the cover and around which the cover is pivoted when an object is stored in the pocket, is variable with respect to its distance from the vehicle seat or the backrest. This takes place, for example, in that the cover is connected to a double joint in the area of its lower edge, and the double joint, in turn, is connected to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A passenger seat includes a tray table and an amenities module. The passenger seat has at least one first configuration where the amenities module is concealed by the tray table and at least one second configuration where the amenities module is exposed. The tray table is approximately parallel to a seatback surface of the passenger seat in the at least one first configuration and in the at least one second configuration.

Abstract: A tray table assembly capable of automatically deploying from a stowed position in a vehicular seat back towards a use position within a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a support structure adapted to be coupled to the seat back, a tray support and a tray subassembly supported for rotation about a rotational axis by the tray support. A bi-directional, electrically-powered linear actuator subassembly is mounted on the support structure and includes a motor-driven screw-drive and a threaded member mounted on the screw-drive to linearly move along a longitudinal axis of the screw-drive upon rotation of the screw-drive. The threaded member is connected to the tray support to lift the tray support to deploy the tray subassembly along a predetermined non-linear path upon rotation of the screw-drive in a first direction from the stowed position to the use position based on a deployment command signal.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seatback having a frame and a cushion assembly. A cushion carrier includes a lower member defining a frame receiving cavity. A first set of ribs extend across the frame receiving cavity in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the lower member. The first set of ribs extend between the lower member and a lower brace of the frame. A second set of ribs are parallel with the first set of ribs. The second set of ribs are longer than the first set of ribs.

Abstract: A salon chair with rail system and an integral electrical supply. A salon chair that includes an integrated tool work station (with multi-use containers, utility tray and articulating arm) with the capacity to hold a hair dryer, curling irons, clippers and the like at the rear of the chair. The chair is powered by an integrated electrical power source inside the rear of the chair seat whereby the power is supplied through to the base of the chair. The power source may be connected to an outlet under the chair or concealed under a power extension with cord cover (preventing trips and falls), or may be otherwise coupled to utility power. A caddy adapter kit. The caddy adapter kit including a frame in which a user configurable array of containers may be disposed. The frame being attachably mounted to the back of a styling or salon chair by a band encircling the chair back, or optionally with the frame being fixabaly attached to the chair back by screws or the like.

Abstract: A moon chair includes a seat rod, a front foot rod and a rear foot rod, a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod and a fixing member. The first supporting rod is articulated to the seat rod and the fixing member; the second supporting rod is articulated to the front foot rod and the fixing member; the fixing member is installed on the rear foot rod; and the fixing member has a first working state and a second working state. When the fixing member is in the first working state, the moon chair is in an unfolded state. When the fixing member is in the second working state, the moon chair is in a folded state. The moon chair can be unfolded or folded by switching the fixing member between the first working state and the second working state, which is very convenient.

Abstract: A method of making an iridescent, vehicular trim assembly is provided that includes: molding a polymeric base comprising an exterior surface; and over-molding an element over at least a portion of the exterior surface. The element comprises a polymeric, translucent material and an exterior surface with an integral diffraction grating having a thickness from 250 to 1000 nm and a period from 50 nanometers to 5 microns. Further, the molding can be conducted such that the polymeric base is molded with a tint. The method can also include forming a plated region over the exterior surface of the base. In addition, the method can also include cleaning the plated region with a plasma-etching process before the over-molding.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat back having a cushion surface forming a bolster along a lateral edge thereof, a recess formed in the bolster, and a retractable seatbelt. When in a stowed condition, the seatbelt extends along the bolster between a top and a bottom thereof, and a portion of the seatbelt passes over the recess to create a space between an edge of the seatbelt and the cushion surface. The recess is sized and located to enable a seat occupant to insert fingers into the space and easily grasp the seatbelt for deploying it. The recess may be a depression in the cushion surface, or may be formed by a first portion of the bolster having a first radius smaller than a second radius of a second, un-recessed portion of the bolster adjoining the first portion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a kit for holding and mounting portable electronic devices in different places quickly and easily; comprising at least one electronic devices, at least one adhesive accessory, and at least one case, cover, or protective cover for strap; where each of these parts comprises at least one hook and loop fastening element, positioned, joined, adapted, adhered, coupled, configured, connected and adjusted to its structure; The whole kit provides a greater level of versatility, maneuverability, and practicality to the functions of the electronic device. Any of the parts of the kit, whether the case, cover, or protective cover, the accessory, and the strap; they may be joined and separated when convenient by the user, thanks to the provisions, features, and characteristics of the hook and loop fastener that each of these possess; which generates an adhesive union without the need to use tools or alternative elements and materials.

Abstract: A headrest assembly for a vehicle seat includes a front panel with a base portion and a support portion. A rear panel includes a base portion and a support portion. A support member includes first and second legs that are interconnected by an upper cross member. First and second support wings are coupled to the first and second legs of the support member and outwardly extend therefrom. The base portion of the front panel couples to a front side of the first and second support wings. The base portion of the rear panel couples to a rear side of the first and second support wings. The support wings are overmolded to the support member along with one or more attachment features to interconnect the front and rear panels to one another around the support member.

Abstract: A passenger seat that includes a seat bottom and a seat back having a literature pocket extending across a width of the seat back above a stowed aircraft passenger tray table. A light fixture powered by an electrical circuit is mounted on the literature pocket and adapted to direct light into a space directly aft of the seat back for use by an aft-seated passenger.

Abstract: An airplane seat device includes at least one airplane seat element implementing at least a portion of a table-less airplane seat, with at least one deposit and/or storage element which is embodied separate from the airplane seat element; the airplane seat element comprising at least one interface via which the deposit and/or storage element can be connected to the airplane seat element if required.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a child restraint includes a juvenile seat having 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.

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest of a vehicle and having a slot, and a vehicle entertainment unit including a display and a locking mechanism. Upon placing the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot to fixedly lock the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle. Upon fixedly locking the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, a space aligned with the locking mechanism is disposed between a first side of the cradle and a first side of the vehicle entertainment unit. The space is shaped and dimensioned to receive a removal tool that contacts the locking mechanism through the space to disengage the locking mechanism from the slot.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback defining a cavity generally accessible via a slot disposed on a back panel of the seatback. A plurality of cover members extend over the cavity and operate between a flexed position and an unflexed position. The plurality of cover members are substantially flush with a planar portion of the back panel in the unflexed position. An elastic member is disposed on an inner-surface of the back panel proximate the plurality of cover members. The elastic member and the cover members define a pocket. The elastic member is configured to expand into the cavity, thereby expanding the pocket.

Abstract: A bracket to facilitate mounting of emergency apparatus such as an extrication tool utilized by emergency personnel which bracket is positionable with respect to environmental structure such as an emergency vehicle, that is, fire trucks or ambulances and the like, which includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate which together define therebetween a box housing with a main mounting location positioned in the interior chamber within the two mounting plates which is specifically defined between mounting recesses defined in each respective mounting plate. The bracket can include recess arms adjacent each recess to facilitate usage of this bracket with emergency apparatus of various different external constructions. The recess arms are movably attached with respect to the plates and the bracket includes an adjustably positionable environmental mounting construction.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a mobile device mounting system configured to hold a mobile device having a magnetic edge includes a magnetic support, a rest support, and a receiving section. The rest support is mechanically coupled to the magnetic support and has a first support surface that contacts a first contact surface on a rear side of the mobile device when the mobile device is moved downward to be held by the mobile device mounting system for viewing. The receiving section defines a recessed area configured to receive a part of the mobile device when the mobile device is angled such that the magnetic edge of the mobile device is separated from the magnetic support for user extraction.

Abstract: Furniture includes a utilizing unit, a main supporting frame, and an interchangeable arrangement which includes a plurality of reusable decorative elements interchangeably and selectively coupled at the main supporting frame to change an overall ornamental design of the furniture without disassembling the main supporting frame.

Abstract: An operating unit (1) for installation in an aircraft cabin comprises an operating unit front side (10) and an operating unit rear side (20), at least one operating element (12, 14) attached in the region of the operating unit front side (10) and accessible to a user, and a holding device (40) for attaching the operating unit (1) to a monument (30) accommodating the operating unit (1) in its state mounted in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: A display apparatus for the presentation to a user of a personal electronic device (PED), including a horizontal flexible member effective for the insertion of a portion of a PED so that the display of the PED is orientated towards a user. The disclosed apparatus is useful in conjunction with passenger seating within a passenger vehicle, such as an aircraft. In some embodiments, an adjustment mechanism allows for adjustment of the orientation of the display of the PED.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a forward support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins on a front surface thereof. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed on the polymeric body portion and includes a plurality of slots configured to receive the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins. A seat includes a seat pan that is rotatable over a seat bin between open and closed positions. The seat pan includes a forward upwardly-rounded hump configured to lessen the potential of a passenger to slide forward in the seat. The seat pan includes a storage compartment on an underside thereof that includes a latchable lid.

Abstract: Provided is a design for an emergency vehicle seat equipped with an adjustable seat back assembly and a multiple restraint release mechanism for simultaneously releasing multiple seat belt restraints while also releasing a bracket member of a mounting apparatus to enable the release of a cylindrical tank being transported in the vehicle seat. The tank is a part of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) worn on the back of the occupant of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle seat including: a seatback formed with a penetrating portion that penetrates from a front face side to a back face side; a placement member that is attached to the seatback so as to be capable of moving between a housed position housed inside the penetrating portion and closing off the penetrating portion and a lowered position lowered from the housed position towards the front side; and a flexible opening and closing member that is attached to the seatback and is capable of opening the penetrating portion and closing off the penetrating portion from the seatback back face side.

Abstract: A skin for a seat back of a vehicle seat includes a rear upper piece arranged on the upper rear surface of the seat back, and a rear lower piece arranged on the lower rear surface of the seat back. The rear upper piece has a rear upper piece pocket portion that extends downward in front of the rear lower piece. A left end portion, a right end portion, and a lower end portion of the rear upper piece pocket portion are sewn to the rear lower piece to form a pocket, and an opening of the pocket is formed between the upper end portion of the rear upper piece pocket portion and the rear lower piece. The rear upper piece and the rear lower piece are sewn together at a seam that extends laterally from the opening of the pocket.

Abstract: A slot chair includes a frame, a seat coupled to the frame, and a pair of legs coupled to the seat. The slot chair also includes a slot in a backing that is located approximately three-quarters of the total height of the char as measured from the lowermost portion of the chair and a pouch coupled to the frame and surrounding the slot.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat portion disposed adjacent to a seat back having a front surface, a back surface, an inboard surface, and an outboard surface. A side pocket extends across the inboard surface and terminates at a forward edge proximate the front surface at a first end and terminates at a rearward edge proximate the back surface at a second end. An upper back pocket disposed is on an upper back surface of the seat back and a lower back pocket disposed on a lower back surface of the seat back.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for a control console or a display device on an aircraft seat, the holder being arranged in an armrest, backrest or the trim of the aircraft seat. The control console is removable from the holder. The holder comprises a support arm, by means of which the control console or display device can be supported, and the control console or display device which is supported on the support arm can be fixed in the holder in a secured position. The control console or display device which is supported on the support arm can be moved out of the secured position into a display position, and the control console or display device can only be removed from the support arm in the display position. The control console or display device can be pivoted about at least one pivot axis in the display position.

Abstract: A seat back tray for being pivotally mounted an aircraft seat, and including a frame mounted on the aircraft seat and movable between a stowed position against a seat back of the aircraft seat and a deployed, generally horizontal position for use by an aft-seated occupant and a fabric sleeve formed of top and bottom panels for being removably positioned in a tensioned condition on and supported by the frame for providing a support surface for use items.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins disposed about a periphery of a forward surface of the support frame. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and includes a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger. The body portion includes a plurality of slots configured to receive and engage the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins. A cushion layer extends over the flexible comfort carrier. A head restraint extends upwardly from the forward support frame.

Abstract: A collection bin for use in a vehicle has a body defining an interior space and an opening top rim, the rim being substantially rigid so as remain open without force to overcome a closure, and having a hanging flap attached to an edge of the opening rim which depends towards a bottom of the body such that the hanging flap can be received in a seat back pocket of a vehicle seat, wherein the hanging flap attachment is substantially along the full length of an edge of the opening rim. Optionally, the hanging flap may depend a full depth of the body, and may have break-way sections to shorten it.

Abstract: A seat unit includes a seat and a dining board is slidably and pivotably connected to the back of the backrest of the seat. A display device such as a flat-board computer, a table PC, or an In-Flight Entertainment device, is connected to the bottom face of the dining board. The dining board is connected with two links which are pivotably connected to the legs of the backrest so that the dining board is pivoted and positioned horizontally. The dining board has operation members on two sides thereof so as to be slidably engaged with grooves in the reception member on the backrest. The dining board can be slid and stored in the reception member and the passenger behind the backrest can operate and enjoy the In-Flight Entertainment device.

Abstract: A belt system is designed for use by salon workers to manage a variety of the heavy and/or bulky containers and implements used for cutting, coloring, perms, hair treatments, and any other table-free cosmetologist operation. The belt system can be a worn belt system that can be removably secured about a waist of a user. Alternatively, the belt system can be a salon chair belt system, where a belt is disposed about the back and sides of a salon chair. In either embodiment, the belt can have a hook and loop fastener disposed on its outer surface. One or more detachable equipment holders, having a hook and loop fastener, can be removably attached to the belt. In each embodiment, the implements for the cosmetologist can be readily available for convenient access.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a gaming machine and a gaming chair for playing a wagering game. The gaming machine includes at least one display configured to display outcomes of the wagering game. The gaming machine further includes at least one wager input device configured to receive wagers from players. The gaming chair includes a seat assembly attached to a base, a cable harness for providing electrical input, and a backrest assembly having an inner structure and a back housing. The back housing is mounted to the inner structure and has a modular mounting feature for receiving one of at least two modular back panels. The modular back panels are received one at a time and include a non-illuminated back panel and an illuminated back panel. The illuminated back panel has a connector for accepting the cable harness.

Abstract: A vehicle footrest system allows an occupant seated in a rear seat to brace their feet and that is capable of inhibiting load from concentrating at the heels of an occupant. A footrest system is provided with: a reclining device that rotates an upper end part side of a seatback in the direction of arrow A and holds it at a predetermined angle of rotation; and a slide device that slides a front seat in the direction of arrow B with respect to a vehicle body floor. When an occupant seated in a rear seat uses a footrest portion of the seatback, the reclining device is operated and the upper end part side of the seatback is inclined toward the vehicle front side. Further, the slide device is operated and a slide portion of a seat cushion is moved in a vehicle front-rear direction along a rail portion.

Abstract: A portable chair with heat exchange pockets including a pair of pockets disposed on the rear side of the chair back section, each of the pair of pockets having an insulated layer disposed in an interior cavity lining a rear wall, a bottom wall, a left wall and a right wall; and an impermeable layer conductive to heat disposed parallel the rear wall on the chair back section, through which impermeable layer heat exchange is enabled between a person sitting in the chair and a plurality of extant ice packs or heating packs as preferred.

Abstract: A seatback holder for a tablet computer including a bracket configured to releasably engage within a seatback pocket and a frame pivotally connected to the bracket configured to hold an installed tablet computer securely therein and pivot relative to the bracket to adjust the viewing angle of the installed tablet computer relative to a seatback.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for a seat in an aircraft or spacecraft, including a receiver which is configured to receive in an exchangeable manner an electronic device which is fitted with a screen, at least one recess being provided in the region of the receiver such that the screen of the electronic device is exposed for viewing.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a seat for an aircraft or spacecraft, including a receiving device which is integrated inside the seat and is configured to receive, in an exchangeable manner, an electronic gadget fitted with a screen, and including a safety screen which is arranged in the seat such that the screen is inaccessible from outside but is visible through the safety screen, wherein the receiving device is configured to receive an electronic gadget in the form of a tablet PC or a PDA. The present disclosure furthermore pertains to a corresponding aircraft or spacecraft.

Abstract: A contoured backrest for a material handling vehicle includes a support surface for supporting a vehicle operator, a rear surface facing away from the support surface, a top barrier ridge joining the support surface and the rear surface, a control module support extending upwardly from the rear surface and above the top barrier ridge, and a pocket formed in the control module support for receiving a control module. At least a portion of the pocket extends above the top barrier ridge to inhibit, restrict, and/or reduce inadvertent engagement with the control module as an operator enters, exits, and generally operates the material handling vehicle.