On Or Integral With Armrest (e.g., Beverage Cup Holder) Patents (Class 297/188.14)
  • Patent number: 8414347
    Abstract: A smart stuffed animal includes a head portion, a torso portion and four limbs. An air flow ventilation device is embedded within the torso portion of the smart stuffed animal to provide air circulation and reduce the settlement of carbon dioxide. The air ventilation device comprises soft foam fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: LCAIP, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard Achan, Jr., Susan Levine
  • Publication number: 20130082492
    Abstract: A cupholder assembly has a housing with an opening and first and second support members movably mounted on the housing. The first support member moves along a first direction between a retracted position and an extended position. The second moves along a second direction that is normal to the first direction between a first position and a second position that is further spaced from a distal portion of the first support member. The distal portion of the second support member includes a support surface adapted to provide support for an item when the distal portion of the second support member is in the second position. A support rod has a first end connected to the first support member and a second end connected to the second support member. The support rod is angled relative to a third direction normal to the first and second directions when the distal portion of the second support member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christer Andersson, Adam Alfredsson
  • Patent number: 8382202
    Abstract: A child safety seat can be formed in a single body, and comprises a seating portion having an upper surface and opposite bottom surface, and two armrests projecting upward at left and right sides of the seating portion, the upper surface having left and right front corners provided with lobe portions, and the bottom surface having recessed portions respectively corresponding to the locations of the lobe portions. Each of the recessed portions has a shape that can fit with the shape of each of the lobe portions. When two instances of the seats are stacked on each other, the lobe portions of the lower seat are respectively fitted at least partially into the recessed portions of the upper seat, and the tapered inner surfaces of the armrests on the lower seat are in contact with the tapered outer surfaces of the armrests of the upper seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Michael H. Gillett, Joseph F. Fiore, Jr., Guang-Hui Zhao
  • Publication number: 20130038097
    Abstract: A cupholder has a substantially tubular shell configured to be mounted with a longitudinal axis oriented substantially vertically. A floor received in the shell is vertically movable along the longitudinal axis for defining a variable depth cup well. A ring coaxially atop the shell has a plurality of vertical guide extensions disposed around a periphery of the shell. The ring is vertically movable. A linkage is provided between the floor and the guide extensions providing reciprocal motion of the floor and the ring wherein pushing down the floor raises the ring and wherein pushing down the ring raises the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond A. Oldani, Scott Simon
  • Patent number: 8333429
    Abstract: A cup-holding device configured to be retrofitted to an armrest or other horizontal support structure. The cup-holding device has a basket in a seat mounting portion wherein there is sufficient rigidity of the structure to hold a cup with a fluid mass therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventors: Jeff Nelson, Jenise Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120313403
    Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies having at least one seat back support and at least one seat pan coupled to the at least one seat back support. The passenger seat assemblies may also include at least one pair of armrests coupled to the at least one seat back support, a seat support structure having at least one seat pan mounting surface and a framework, wherein the at least one seat pan is coupled to the at least one seat pan mounting surface, and/or at least one headrest pivotally coupled to the at least one seat back support with at least one pair of extensions coupled to the at least one headrest or the at least one seat back support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, Oscar Ruiz Lara
  • 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: 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: 20120280544
    Abstract: The present invention is a universal remote control chair that includes a chair portion with an armrest to accommodate a user, an embedded remote control embedded in the armrest, one or more entertainment systems that are controlled by the embedded remote control and a communications eye that puts the embedded remote control in communication with all of, any one of or any combination of the entertainment systems. The entertainment systems include all of, any one of or any combination of television, satellite, cable enabled television, AM/FM radio, VCR, CD and DVD entertainment systems. The communications eye utilizes infrared signal, ultraviolet signal or wireless signal technology to put the embedded remote control in communication with all of, any one of or any combination of the entertainment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Earl Jansen Wiley
  • Patent number: 8303032
    Abstract: A portable collapsible chair and sling is provided for facilitating carrying of a collapsible chair using a sling attached directly to the collapsible chair. The assembly includes a frame having a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a plurality of scissor arms coupling the front legs to the rear legs. Thus, the frame is adjustable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A sheet of material is coupled to the frame and includes a seat portion extending between the front legs and the rear legs of the frame. A sling is coupled to the frame including a first end coupled to a lower end of one of the rear legs and a second end coupled to a top of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce K. Platta
  • Publication number: 20120274107
    Abstract: A collapsible, swiveling chair including a support base configured to be collapsible, a swivel portion connected to a swivel mechanism so that the swivel portion is swivelably arranged on top of the support base and the swivel portion further being configured to be collapsible, a seat portion, attached to the swivel portion and configured to be collapsible, and a chair stabilizing mechanism associated with the support base and the swivel portion and configured to control the relative tipping motion there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Curtis J. Chesness
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8256836
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seating base, an armrest base, and a storage structure. The armrest base is disposed on a side of the seating base. The storage structure is pivotally connected to the armrest base. A first storage space and a second storage space are formed in the storage structure. The first storage space and the second storage space are located on different planes of the storage structure. The storage structure is lay down at a side of the armrest base that is located substantially on the same plane with the seating base and an opening of the first storage space faces up when the storage structure is in a first position. The storage structure is standing on the side of the armrest base and an opening of the second storage space of the storage structure faces up when the storage structure is in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Evan Haut
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8231173
    Abstract: An armrest with cup holder is disclosed, in which the cup holder is secured in the upper surface thereof, and that upper surface is covered with an upper cover section of trim cover assembly. Localized portions of the afore-said upper cover section, which lie between a flange of the cup holder and a lateral wall of the armrest, are each formed with an extension in the free end thereof. That extension is folded together with the corresponding end of the upper cover section and retained between the flange of cup holder and a support member provided around the flange of cup holder, thereby making protrudent the localized portions to compensate for and eliminate an objectionable recessed areas between those localized portions and cup holder flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Tachi-S Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Seiichiro Miyazaki, Takahiko Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20120139305
    Abstract: An airplane passenger seat device includes a seat part, which has a seat surface, a seat direction and a main body, which abuts an aisle in a installed state in a means of transportation and which, in a usage position, laterally covers the seat surface in a region that is lateral to the seat surface with respect to the seat direction. It is proposed that the passenger seat device has a bearing unit for moveably mounting the main body, which is provided to move the main body from the usage position into a release position by way of a movement relative to the seat surface, which causes the region lateral to the seat surface to be released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Baumann
  • Patent number: 8191963
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded plate-holder in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat portion is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8172317
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded plate-holder or an integral molded second round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • Patent number: 8172316
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded second round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat portion is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20120074741
    Abstract: A modular armrest has a frame configured to support and retain at least one of a plurality of differently configured modular elements. The modular elements perform various functions and are selected and assembled to the frame from a group of modular elements to form the desired modular armrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Christer Andersson
  • Patent number: 8136875
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to armrests equipped with cup holders, wherein the armrest is in pivotal communication with a seat frame member so that the armrest can be stowed and deployed. Some embodiments are also equipped with a locking mechanism that can maintain the armrest in a deployed and/or stowed configuration. Still further, some embodiments include structure for detecting whether the cup holder is occupied and either engaging or disengaging the locking mechanism accordingly. Thus, some embodiments are adapted to lock the armrest in a deployed configuration when a cup or other object is detected within the cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Elizabeth T. Laake
  • Publication number: 20120038191
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seating base, an armrest base, and a storage structure. The armrest base is disposed on a side of the seating base. The storage structure is pivotally connected to the armrest base. A first storage space and a second storage space are formed in the storage structure. The first storage space and the second storage space are located on different planes of the storage structure. The storage structure is lay down at a side of the armrest base that is located substantially on the same plane with the seating base and an opening of the first storage space faces up when the storage structure is in a first position. The storage structure is standing on the side of the armrest base and an opening of the second storage space of the storage structure faces up when the storage structure is in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Evan Haut
  • Publication number: 20120007392
    Abstract: A combination toolbox and seating assembly is provided. The toolbox seating assembly is installed in the bed of a pickup truck, wherein the toolbox includes a hinged lid, and wherein a bench style seat may be stored within the lid of the toolbox when not in use, and may be positioned within the upper portion of the toolbox when in use to provide comfortable rearward seating within the bed of the truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Frederick Augustus Daniels, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120007393
    Abstract: A combination toolbox and seating assembly is provided. The toolbox seating assembly is installed in the bed of a pickup truck, wherein the toolbox includes a hinged lid, and wherein a bench style seat may be stored the toolbox when not in use, and may be positioned within the upper portion of the toolbox when in use to provide comfortable rearward seating within the bed of the truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Frederick Augustus DANIELS, JR.
  • Patent number: 8087722
    Abstract: An armchair with a storage device, the storage device is disposed in the space between the arm rest and the seat and used to store goods. The user can open and close the storage device very easily while seating in the armchair, making it convenient for the user to store or take out goods. Furthermore, the armchair with a storage device is easy to assemble and simply structured without changing too much the structure of the armchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Yu-Ching Hung
  • Publication number: 20110298252
    Abstract: A chair 10 for seating in rows is disclosed. In particular, an armrest arrangement 21 for such chairs is disclosed. The arrangement has an arm support 22 which is pivoted to a support brace 23. When the seat 15 is pivoted into its standby position the arm support 22 and support brace 23 lie alongside each other and have a transverse width D6 which is less than the front to rear dimension D5 of the adjacent seat 15 and backrest 14. In particular, the armrest arrangement can be provided with a cup holder 145 which remains horizontal, notwithstanding the pivoting action of the chair armrest arrangement. This reduces the incidence of beverage and food spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: THE PRODUCT PEOPLE PTY LTD
    Inventor: Sheldon King
  • Publication number: 20110278885
    Abstract: Described are portable electronics device coupling assemblies including a cradle configured to electronically couple and releasably engage a portable electronics device, and an adaptor configured to electronically couple and releasably engage the cradle to a passenger seat. Other examples may include a passenger seat having an electronics port configured to electronically couple to the portable electronics device, and a receptacle coupled to the electronics port and configured to releasably engage the portable electronics device. As examples, the portable electronics device may be a tablet computer, a cell phone, a smart phone, a handheld video game system, a personal digital assistant, a palmtop computer, a DVD player, data or audio-video media, or a multi-media enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: JOHN PROCTER, RIK WESTERINK
  • Publication number: 20110266843
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded plate-holder or an integral molded second round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20110254326
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded second round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat portion is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20110127811
    Abstract: A child safety seat having storage space includes a seating base whereon an engaging slot is formed, an armrest base, and a storage structure. The armrest base is disposed on a side of the seating base and is detachably coupled with the engaging slot. The storage structure is disposed on the armrest base. A first storage space is formed inside the storage structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Evan Haut
  • Patent number: 7942478
    Abstract: The present invention provides a human form child car seat comprising: (a) a seat body having (i) a generally human body head and arm shape, including a seat wall and a backrest wall; (ii) a front seat side; (iii) a back side; (iv) a top side; (v) bottom side; (vi) a left side; and (vii) a right side; (b) a top side concave-shaped head support, the head support capable of cradling a juvenile head comprising (i) a left side head support and (ii) a right side head support; (c) a left arm rest and a right arm rest, each having a generally human arm shape, the arm rest terminating in a cup holder having a generally human first shape, the cup holder capable of receivably accepting a geometrically shaped object; and a seat base. The present invention further provides a quick release seatbelt system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Inspired Development Group, LLC
    Inventors: Brent Cymbalski, Mitchell Prine
  • Publication number: 20110074188
    Abstract: An armrest for a motorcycle passenger, which permits one or both armrests to swing out to a side thereby accommodating a boarding passenger. Optionally, the armrests can be pivoted to rearward-facing orientation in order to form a rack behind a sissy bar of a motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Enchantment Motor Sports, LLC
    Inventors: William Freer, Mary Martin
  • Publication number: 20110049944
    Abstract: In a stackable chair system, a plurality of chairs are provided, each chair having a back, a seat, and first and second armrests all integral with one another in an injection-molded thermal plastic construction. Each first armrest has an integral molded round cup-holder positioned in a region of an outer end of the first armrest. Each second armrest has an integral molded plate-holder in a region of an outer end of the second armrest. Each seat portion is contoured downwardly forming a seat depression. Each chair is dimensioned so that the chairs can be stacked on top of one another in nested fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Gustavo G. Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20110025105
    Abstract: An arm rest with a drinking vessel holder is particularly intended for use as a back center arm rest for integration in the back rest of a vehicle. The need for a soft back rest and at the same time for integration of a drinking vessel holder is satisfied by the aspect that the drinking vessel holder is formed of a soft material in the bottom region. Moreover, the foam body for provision of padding is functionally employed for generating the retaining force required for retaining the drinking vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Hans Henke, Andreas Sulzbacher, Kerstin Weckert
  • Publication number: 20110012396
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to armrests equipped with cup holders, wherein the armrest is in pivotal communication with a seat frame member so that the armrest can be stowed and deployed. Some embodiments are also equipped with a locking mechanism that can maintain the armrest in a deployed and/or stowed configuration. Still further, some embodiments include structure for detecting whether the cup holder is occupied and either engaging or disengaging the locking mechanism accordingly. Thus, some embodiments are adapted to lock the armrest in a deployed configuration when a cup or other object is detected within the cup holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Elizabeth T. Laake
  • Publication number: 20100244507
    Abstract: An armrest with cup holder is disclosed, in which the cup holder is secured in the upper surface thereof, and that upper surface is covered with an upper cover section of trim cover assembly. Localized portions of the afore-said upper cover section, which lie between a flange of the cup holder and a lateral wall of the armrest, are each formed with an extension in the free end thereof. That extension is folded together with the corresponding end of the upper cover section and retained between the flange of cup holder and a support member provided around the flange of cup holder, thereby making protrudent the localized portions to compensate for and eliminate an objectionable recessed areas between those localized portions and cup holder flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: TACHI-S Co., Ltd.,
    Inventors: Seiichiro MIYAZAKI, Takahiko Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7695063
    Abstract: A portable fan assembly adapted for seatmant on a vehicular surface in a spaced apart relationship to a child car seat, comprising a front portion, a back portion, two side portions, a top portion, and a bottom portion. An interior void is positioned centrally within the assembly, extending from the front portion to the back portion. A fan unit having a housing that is positioned within the interior void. The housing includes a central hub and at least a pair of fan blades that are mounted to the hub. The hub is rotationally connected by an elongated shaft to a fan motor configured to be operative for rotating the fan blades for directing air through the interior void. The front portion, back portion, two side portions, the top portion, and the bottom portion are substantially padded for providing a cushioning effect that prevents injury to an child situated in close proximity to the assembly, and at least one attachment strap configured to securely position the assembly to a vehicular seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Terrie Hagler-Gray, Lee Gray
  • Patent number: 7681346
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Patent number: 7614703
    Abstract: An arm attachment for use with a seat having an arm includes a main body having an armrest portion and a container holder at a distal end. A left wall and a right wall extend from the main body proximate the distal end and the container holder portion. A bottom insert extends substantially the length of the armrest portion and has a front end that frictionally engages the left wall and the right wall to retain the bottom insert to the main body where the main body and the bottom insert form a cavity for position in the arm attachment about the arm of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin
  • Patent number: 7597300
    Abstract: A container holding unit includes an abutting portion and an urging device for urging the abutting portion to a circumference of a container to constrain the container. The container holding unit further includes a case having a first guide grove and a second guide grove extending downwardly. The abutting portion includes a first shaft inserted in the first guide grove and a second shaft inserted in the second guide grove, so that the abutting portion slides relative to the case. The abutting portion is rotatable in a direction that a projecting amount of the abutting portion from the case decreases when an upward force is applied from below. The urging device urges the abutting portion in a direction that the abutting portion projects from the case, and in a direction that the abutting portion returns to an initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventor: Akinori Harada
  • Patent number: 7585021
    Abstract: An armrest with cup holder of the type where the cup holder is integral with a foam padding in a trim cover assembly through a foaming process, wherein the cup holder is inserted in a hole formed in the trim cover assembly. A uniform stretcher protrusion is defined in a given local peripheral region of the cup holder about which the afore-said hole is engaged, so that a substantially circular edge of that hole is uniformly stretched by and along the uniform stretcher protrusion, thereby causing a close contact of such substantially circular edge of the hole on and about the uniform stretcher protrusion, so as to insure preventing leakage of a liquid foaming agent from between that particular hole and the cup holder during the foaming process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Tachi-S Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Tabata
  • Publication number: 20090212606
    Abstract: A chair including an armrest having an inner chamber arranged to hold a liquid, an outer surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the outer surface to the inner chamber, wherein the plurality of apertures is arranged to drain the liquid out of the inner chamber such that the liquid coats at least a portion of the outer surface of the armrest as the liquid drains from the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Sherry Bunch
  • Publication number: 20090152911
    Abstract: A method of making an armrest that is mountable between adjacent left and right passenger seats includes: separately forming two receptacle parts by molding a prepreg in a first mold assembly, the receptacle parts being adapted to hold personal objects and each having a looped wall surrounding a slot; forming an armrest frame by molding a prepreg in a second mold assembly, the armrest frame including a lower frame portion having a plurality of downwardly extending legs, and an upper frame portion disposed on top of and bridging the legs; and positioning the receptacle parts within the second mold assembly and combining the receptacle parts with the upper frame portion during the forming of the armrest frame in the second mold assembly, thereby providing a one-piece unitary structure having the receptacle parts and the armrest frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Advanced International Multitech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hui Ma, Yu-Lung Chen, Ching-Kun Lee
  • Patent number: 7530632
    Abstract: A seating unit includes a tubular support extending upwardly from a chair frame, a retainer telescopingly engaging an upright open end of the support, and an armrest mounted on the retainer. The retainer is keyed at both ends to prevent undesired rotation of the armrest. Accessories are mounted to the retainer, and are positionable at use and non-use positions relative to a seated user. The accessories include a cup holder, a container, a hook for hanging items under the cup holder or container, and different tablets. One tablet includes a wheeled leg that extends downwardly from a center of gravity of the tablet, the leg supporting the tablet and reducing cantilever forces on the retainer. The back and seat comprise a flexible member co-molded onto a supportive partial-perimeter frame member and includes back and seat sections that matably engage corresponding surfaces of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Kaloustian, Russell Plant, Robert L. Stewart, Paul Thomas Cornell
  • Patent number: 7478867
    Abstract: A breastfeeding chair includes a baby rest unit mounted adjustably on an armrest unit. The baby rest unit includes a support rod, an extension arm and a baby rest member. The support rod is mounted on a front end of the armrest unit and is movable upward and downward for height adjustment. The extension arm is mounted rotatably on the support rod and is turnable upward and downward to adjust an inclined angle with respect to a horizontal direction. The baby rest member is mounted on the extension arm opposite to the support rod and is pivotable to move forward and backward relative to the front end of the armrest unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Chi-Nan Weng
  • Patent number: 7452032
    Abstract: A resting device assembly for supporting a person during a procedure includes a resting device and an armrest. The resting device supports the person during the treatment and includes a device frame. The armrest includes an arm support, a frame bracket, a frame pivot, and a support arm pivot. The arm support supports an arm of the person. The frame pivot connects the frame bracket to the device frame, and allows the frame bracket and the arm support to concurrently pivot relative to the device frame. The support arm pivot connects the arm support to the frame bracket and allows the arm support to pivot relative to the frame bracket. In certain embodiments, the two pivots of the armrest assembly allows for improved adjustability of the armrest. As a result thereof, the person is more comfortable during the manicure or other procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Earthlite Massage Tables, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon W. Roleder, William W. Chow, Oscar Mendez
  • Patent number: 7448675
    Abstract: A comfort device that includes a base, a pair of beverage holders, and a pair of slots that are attached to the beverage holders. The base is rectangularly-shaped and is fabricated from a foam rubber pad. A padded arm rest is located on the top of the foam rubber pad. In addition, a pair of beverage holders are located on the top surface of the padded arm rest, with a pair of slots also being located on the top surface of the padded arm rest. Each slot is adjacent to and is connected to a beverage holder, with the slots being ideal for holding a remote control or other similar object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Jimmy L. Lowery
  • Patent number: RE41624
    Abstract: A bracket is used for mounting onto the standard of a stadium or theater seat. The bracket can be bolted in place at the same time as seat backs are bolted onto the seat standard. The bracket has latches that permit a drink cupholder to be installed by sliding the cupholder along mating guides in one direction. The latches engage complementary latch portions on the drink cupholder to prevent removal of the drink cupholder. The drink cupholder has a wall that mates to the bracket, and includes skirt walls that cover the bolts used for attaching the bracket and the seat backs to the seat standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin