Abstract: A seating structure includes a seat cooperating to define a space below the seat and at least one supporting member for supporting the seat. An armrest is movably mounted to the supporting member such that the armrest is movable between a first position, in which the armrest is positioned on a lateral side of the seat in an upright manner, and a second position, in which the armrest is positioned in the space such that it does not extend outwardly from the space. The armrest is movable to the second position for allowing the seating structure to be arranged with an identical seating structure in a side-by-side manner so as to form an array of seating structures.

Abstract: A retractable removable concession holder affixed to permanently attached seating that is commonly found in large capacity entertainment facilities. The concession holder is comprised of a concession container displaying advertising information, a mounting bracket and a seat attachment bracket and a seat attachment portion. The concession container is removably attached to the mounting bracket which is slidingly attached to the seat attachment portion. The seat attachment portion is permanently affixed to the underside of the seat in such a fashion that the concessions container can be brought form an operating position in between the seated patron's legs to a stowed position under the seat and out of the way of patron.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle having a seat cushion being connected to the vehicle for pivotal movement about a first axis and a seat back being connected to the seat cushion for rotational movement about a second axis. When the seat cushion is pivoted about the first axis from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, the seat cushion is displaced in a rearward and upward direction and the seat back is displaced in a rearward and downward direction.

Abstract: A compressed upholstered furniture assembly kit, method of manufacture and assembled article of furniture. A consumer-assembled article of furniture having upholstered portions is provided in a manner which comports with the shipping, warehousing and display constraints of retailers and which accommodates a variety of consumer decorating tastes. The kit includes frame members and reduced volume padding. This padding, when exposed to air at atmospheric pressure expands to its natural size and shape. The padding may include a porous protective cover which is applied prior to reducing its volume, and may also include a bladder to which fluid is added to provide further expansion. The expanded padding provides cushions which are covered with separately available decorative, fitted covers to form upholstered pieces, which are then applied to the assembled frame to form a completed article of furniture.

Abstract: An operational guide mounted to an adjustable chair as well as a chair including an operational guide. The operational guide includes a card having a pictorial guide for operating the adjustable chair located on the top side of the card. The operational guide also includes a device for mounting the card to the bottom of the seat of the chair. The mounting device is adapted to allow the card to move between an extended position wherein the pictorial guide is visible to an occupant of the chair and a retracted position wherein the pictorial guide is not visible to the occupant of the chair. Also, the mounting device holds the card so that the orientation of the pictorial guide corresponds to the orientation of the controls for adjusting the chair when the card is in the extended position.

Abstract: A combination chair and easel is disclosed which is collapsible into a small package for easy carriage by an artist into the field. Various carriage methods could be used including the addition of handles and wheels, or the addition of backpack-type straps for carriage of the device. The deployment of such a collapsible combined chair and easel is a considerable improvement over methods and apparatus presently known in the art. Sitting on the chair which is attached to the easel also increases the stability of the easel during use.