Detachable From Chair Structure Patents (Class 297/188.2)
  • Patent number: 11957868
    Abstract: A system for transporting persons with reduced mobility includes a chassis having two lateral cross members, a device for connecting to an IV pole including a rod and a wheeled support attached to an end of the rod, the connection device including an attachment support fixed to the chassis, a coupling element designed to be solidly fixed to the rod, a member for connecting the coupling element to the attachment support, a lateral stop attached to at least one of the cross members, the lateral stop being built and arranged to brace the wheeled support in relation to the chassis and to position the IV pole laterally in relation to the transportation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: INSTITUT GUSTAVE ROUSSY
    Inventors: Damien Drubay, Jean-Marie Nebbak, Joël Daguet, Serge Pechard, Christophe Mas
  • Patent number: 11690458
    Abstract: A frame for a unitary component of a sectional seating apparatus having a corner portion having a foundation and an elongate lateral portion having a foundation, interconnected by a longitudinal foundation member extending along a back side of the foundations and a transverse foundation member commonly supporting a side edge of the corner portion and supporting a side edge of the lateral portion intermediate opposing ends of the unitary component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Max Home, LLC
    Inventors: Bruno Policicchio, Joshua Silver
  • Patent number: 11685319
    Abstract: A device for automatically adjusting an angle of a monitor on a vehicle seat back includes: a fixation bracket on a front seat back upper-frame; a first rotation bracket on an upper portion of the fixation bracket; a second rotation bracket on a lower portion of the fixation bracket; a monitor on a front surface of the first rotation bracket; a motor on a bottom surface of the second rotation bracket; an angle adjustment bar integrally combined with a rear surface of the first rotation bracket; a lead screw, whose lower portion is connected to an output shaft of the motor, and whose upper portion passes through the second rotation bracket; and an ascending and descending member having a threaded hole such that the ascending and descending member fastened to the lead screw while being fastened to an end portion of the angle adjustment bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Sang Ho Kim, Byeong Seon Son, Tae Hoon Lee, Ji Hwan Kim, Seon Chae Na, Sang Hoon Park, Yun Ho Kim, Won Kee Kim
  • Patent number: 11628759
    Abstract: A gap wall that includes a divider and a base. The divider includes a top end and a bottom end. The base is attached to the bottom end of the divider and the base can attach to a gap filler such that when attached on the gap filler and when the gap filler is installed between a seat and an adjacent barrier, the divider forms one wall of a pocket. The divider may be compressible. The divider may have an exterior fabric that creates an interior, and the interior may have stuffing. The exterior fabric may be leather. The gap wall may have a closable opening that can be used to adjust the amount of stuffing in the interior. The closable opening may use a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ths Private Brands LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Hahm
  • Patent number: 11619248
    Abstract: Universal clamps, assemblies, devices, apparatus and methods having a holder having a threaded rod extending therefrom with an outer end, a clamp member with a U shaped member extending to one side, a through hole for receiving the outer end of the threaded rod, wherein the U shaped member can be fit about a pipe and the holder can be attached to the pipe by rotating the holder so that the outer end of the threaded rod rests against a slide putting pressure on a side of the pipe. The components can be formed from marine grade UV (ultraviolet) resistant polymer material. The holders can include a single loop and a portable phone support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Straney
  • Patent number: 11135981
    Abstract: A mounting device for a smart device is adapted for removable connection to a headrest of a vehicle seat. The mounting device includes a first clamp including a first opening adapted for sliding receipt of a first headrest post of the headrest, and a second clamp separate from the first clamp and including a second opening adapted for sliding receipt of a second headrest post of the headrest. An adjustment mechanism operably connects the first clamp and the second clamp. The adjustment mechanism includes a cam latch aligned along a lateral distance separating the first clamp from the second clamp. The cam latch has a released position allowing for selective adjustment of the lateral distance between the first clamp from the second clamp and an engaged position for fixing the lateral distance between the first clamp and the second clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Inventor: Nicholas P. Ziraldo
  • Patent number: 10930106
    Abstract: A coin placement unit is equipped with: a coin spread portion having two perpendicular wall surfaces and a recessed surface comprising a gutter-shaped recessed portion extending in the direction orthogonal to the perpendicular wall surfaces between the two perpendicular wall surfaces; a coin slot portion having a coin slot; and a ridge line portion provided between the coin spread portion and the coin slot portion so as to partition the coin spread portion and the coin slot portion. The coin spread portion, the ridge line portion, and the coin slot portion have the same width and are continuous in the direction toward a depth side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NEC Platforms, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakashima, Natsuki Hagiwara
  • Patent number: 10710510
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a seat attachment assembly to receive and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), in a variety of configurations. The seat attachment assembly includes a planar seat attachment unit arranged to be mounted in various locations using one or more straps threaded through a portion of the seat attachment unit, for temporarily and safely stowing the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 9945509
    Abstract: A quick-release mounting apparatus for mounting a panel instrument to a mounting surface or support. The mounting apparatus comprises a frame to be mounted to the mounting support. A slide bar is slidably mounted to the frame and is slidable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The slide bar has a mounting hole configured to receive a mounting pin projecting from the back surface of the panel instrument. The mounting hole locks the mounting pin within the mounting hole in the locked position and allows the mounting pin to be removed from the mounting hole in the unlocked position. A cam is rotatably mounted to the frame and couples the slide bar to an actuator configured to rotate the cam between a locking position and an unlocking position. The actuator has a biasing device which biases the cam toward the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Barnes, Rudy Concepcion, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9919801
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foot well divider for adjacent parallel passenger seats, having a movable structure adapted to be hinged to a static structure positioned between first and second adjacent parallel passenger suites, the movable structure configured to pivot between a first position separating foot well space of the first suite from foot well space of the second suite, and a second position connecting the foot well spaces of the first and second suites. In certain aspects, the movable structure is a foot well divider in an aircraft foot well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Jayson C. Simeon, Nathan E. Careless, Steven K. Brown, Nathan P. Wang, Mark W. Foohey, Heather D. Benoit, Daniel J. Yee, Jens P. Johnson, Terry L. Branson
  • Patent number: 9199561
    Abstract: A multi-functional car seat gap filling device, comprising: an elastic rod-shaped body, at least one of the head and middle parts thereof being fitted with a storage pocket, and the tail part thereof being fitted with a through hole or an elastic band to engage a seatbelt buckle; an elastic band, one end thereof being attached to the bottom of the head of the rod-shaped body; and a small elastic ball or round stopper, which is fitted on the other end of the elastic band. The rod-shaped body is inserted into the top of a gap between the driver seat and storage compartment in a vehicle interior, the buckle of the driver seat safety belt passes through the through hole, and the small elastic ball or round stopper is locked into the bottom of the gap. The device functions to fill in gaps and hold small articles such as mobile phones, media players, and pens, rendering the vehicle interior neat and tidy and more conducive to safe driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Wai Wing Fung
  • Patent number: 9166385
    Abstract: A portable cable management device that includes various attachment mechanisms adapted for securing the device to various surfaces and structures including an I-beam flange attachment mechanism, a 2?×4? attachment mechanism, one or more drywall attachment mechanisms, a metal framing stud attachment mechanism, and one or more hooks including a throat for holding cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Winston Newman
  • Patent number: 9084710
    Abstract: A wheeled chair for transporting patients includes a frame, a seat, a plurality of wheels, and a plurality of armrests. The armrests are pivotable about a common pivot axis that is oriented generally horizontally and that is positioned underneath the seat and forward of a back support. Each armrest may include a locking mechanism for holding the armrests in a use position. When locked in the use position, a user may apply an upward force on the armrests to lift the chair upwardly that does not cause pivoting of the armrests. The chair is designed to allow nesting with other chairs of similar design. The front wheels may be positioned laterally apart a greater distance than the rear wheels to allow a first chair to nestingly receive a rear portion of a second chair. Foley hooks may also be included on the chair for hanging a Foley catheter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Stryker Croporation
    Inventors: Anish Paul, William D. Childs, Steven L. Birman, John Michael Arend
  • Publication number: 20150115673
    Abstract: The present application relates to a seat cushion made of a foam cushion enclosed in fabric. The foam cushion is inserted into the fabric through an opening and placed on top of a chairs seat. The fabric also contains integral opposing pockets where personal articles and items can be held. The pockets lie to the left and right side of the seat and the back panel lies to the back of the seat once the cushion is secured to the chair. The fabric contains ties that secure the cushion to the back legs of the chair. The integral back panel can be a pocket on the seat slip cover. The seat slip cover can cover the entire length of the back spine of a chair, the entire length of the back legs of a chair or the entire length of all the legs of a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: GalaRoo NYC, LLC
    Inventor: Charlène von Saher
  • Patent number: 9010853
    Abstract: The invention can be used to secure writing tablets to different types of chairs with legs of different thicknesses and diameters, such that writing tablets can be installed on simple chairs with no armrests. The invention is essentially characterized in that it comprises: a main part having two through-holes therein, namely a first hole for receiving and housing the tubular support of the writing tablet and a second hole dimensioned to be coupled to one of the legs of the chair, and a vertical rod; and a pivoting part connected to the main part by means of the rod, aligned with the second hole and adapted to open and close such that the securing element can be released from the leg of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Sellex, S.A.
    Inventor: Alberto Lievore Motta
  • Patent number: 8991915
    Abstract: A utility tray apparatus is provided which is attachable to lightweight foldable chairs. The chairs generally consist of tubular frames with fabric seat and backrests. The utility tray apparatus has a body portion and a tray portion. The body portion has two channels formed therein. The channels are suitable for receipt of the tubular leg members of the chair. The channels are tapered such that an interference fit is achieved when the diameter of the tubular leg member matches the width of the respective channel. An attachment member may be provided which fits within the channels of the body portion. The attachment member having a clamp on the bottom thereof suitable for clamping to a square or circular tubular member, such as a rail on a deer stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Stanley Mittelsted
  • Publication number: 20150042132
    Abstract: A transformable sporting chair system which can be transformed from a working seat for use in the outdoors, to a transportable configuration for carrying the chair to or from an outdoor location. The chair features a frame which can be nearly entirely disassembled and reassembled into the working or transport configuration. The chair includes a holding element for holding tools or equipment, such as a hunting bow. The chair may also be strapped to a tree using ratchet straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: George L. Weber, JR.
  • Patent number: 8919275
    Abstract: A system of components for modifying a watercraft leaning post to provide greater flexibility while maintaining firm support to a boat operator and/or boat passengers. The components include spring modules fitted to the aft side legs of a leaning post, and hinge modules fitted to the forward legs. The top section of the leaning post may then tilt backwards under pressure from the top and/or the bow side. The spring modules are preferably torsion springs configured to fit within a gap created in each of the two aft legs of a four-legged leaning post. The hinge modules positioned within the two forward legs of the leaning post are preferably cylindrical yoke type hinges. The components may be assembled into kit form that includes attachment nuts and bolts that allow modification of an existing leaning post without the need for specialty tools or skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Hinson
  • Patent number: 8905472
    Abstract: An accessory that attaches to a bucket seat in a vehicle that prevents objects placed on said bucket seat from slipping off of the seat surface is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Julie Cho
  • Patent number: 8894140
    Abstract: An accessory that attaches to a bucket seat in a vehicle that prevents objects placed on said bucket seat from slipping off of the seat surface is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Julie Cho
  • Patent number: 8881659
    Abstract: A folding table for attachment to the rear side of a vehicle seat part has a fastening device (2a, 2c) for fastening the folding table to the vehicle seat (1a, 1b, 1c), a carrier element (4) which is connected to the fastening device (2a, 2c) and extends downward from the fastening device (2a, 2c) and a tabletop (6) rotatably connected to the carrier element (4). Supporting elements (7e) are arranged on the tabletop (6) which, when the tabletop (6) is in the working position, can be moved in the direction toward the vehicle seat part (1a, 1b, 1c) by a common actuating member (7a, 7d, 7b?, 7b?) and can be fixed in different positions by a manually releasable latching device (6h, 7b, 7c), so that the tabletop (6) can be aligned in a horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Kinetix AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller
  • Patent number: 8864225
    Abstract: Container for accommodating small article(s) comprises: a container body including flange portion wherein connecting slits are formed; and a container lid element including lateral wall region having projected connecting pieces. A trim cover assembly of the seat includes: a peripheral end area or margin defined in a container mounting hole formed in the trim cover assembly; and connecting slits formed in that margin. In assembly, the connecting pieces are inserted through those flanged portion, while simultaneously the margin of trim cover assembly is sandwiched between the flanged portion and lateral wall region. Those free ends are flattened to connecting slits, respectively, so that free ends of the connecting pieces project from the connect together all the container body, container lid element and trim cover assembly. Finally, the trim cover assembly is attached upon a foam padding, with the container body inserted in a recession of the foam padding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Tachi-S Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiko Nagasawa, Takashi Inoue, Atsushi Ishii, Naoyuki Makita
  • Patent number: 8851345
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for connecting a unit (120) to two mutually spaced headrest bars (101b, 101c) of a vehicle seat (101), comprising a first coupling element (102, 102a) for receiving a second coupling element (103, 103a) arranged on the unit (120) as well as a first fastening element (105) arranged on the first coupling element (102, 102a) and a second fastening element (106) moveably connected to the first fastening element (105), by way of which fastening elements the first coupling element (102, 102a) can be fastened to the headrest bars (101b, 101c). The first fastening element (105) and the second fastening element (106) are supported on the headrest bars (101b, 101c) and can be moved relative to each other in parallel to a connecting line (100) extending approximately horizontally between the centers of the headrest bars (101b, 101c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kinetix AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Juergen Siegfried Skott
  • Patent number: 8807648
    Abstract: A storage assembly for use with a chair. The chair has a seat supported by a framework such as one or more legs. The storage assembly includes at least one storage unit, preferably a plurality of storage units, each having at least one storage feature, such as a recess, drawer, hook, container or case. The storage assembly is attachable to the seat or the supportive framework of the chair below the seat of the chair, and does not protrude substantially therefrom. In an embodiment with a plurality of shelves, the shelves are connected to a support structure such as a pair of side walls. One or more leg attachments operably couple the assembly to one or more chair legs. For example, a leg attachment may connect a wall to a leg. As each shelf is connected to the wall, the leg attachment couples the shelf to the leg, via the wall. The leg attachment may be a pivoting, telescopic arm with a clamp, a belt, snap fit, integrally molded or other suitable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Carroll
  • Patent number: 8740300
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Frederick Augustus Daniels, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140132044
    Abstract: The new portable auto sling attaches to the front or back of a vehicle seat to securely hold food or water for pet access during travel. The sling includes a generally boxy body constructed of a flexible material with a removable, rigid insert that provides a sturdy, horizontal base to support a bowl or dish. Alternatively, the sling can be used for storage of items such as children's toys, pet items or entertainment devices, and it can be used nearly any place use is desirable, including in a vehicle, at home or in the office.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Pamela Vera Louie
  • Patent number: 8720991
    Abstract: A seat divider for an automobile configured to create a barrier between children seated in the back seat of an automobile also allows visual contact and communications between them through a two-way viewing window and a top divider panel that can be raised and lowered when needed. The seat divider holds recessed desk top tables that can be extended and supported through their legs or by the armrests on the back seat for use by the children to read, write, watch DVD's, or play with toys. The seat divider also has storage space and trays to hold toys, books and other material as well as pen and pencil holders. The seat divider has specially configured seat belt and shoulder strap hooks that allow the middle seat belt and shoulder strap to be inserted through them to firmly secure the seat divider to the back seat of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Macleod, Ian Gerard Macleod, Jennifer Gabriela Macleod
  • Patent number: 8672402
    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: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Aletha Arnold, Bettye Arnold
  • Publication number: 20140070575
    Abstract: The present application relates to a seat cushion made of a foam cushion enclosed in fabric. The foam cushion is inserted into the fabric through an opening defined through the fabric and placed on top of a chair's seat. The fabric also contains integral opposing pockets where personal articles and items can be held. The pockets lie to the left and right side of the seat and the back panel lies to the back of the seat once the cushion is secured to the chair. The fabric contains ties that secure the cushion to the back legs of the chair. The integral back panel can be a pocket on the seat slip cover. The seat slip cover can cover the entire length of the back spine of a chair, the entire length of the back legs of a chair or the entire length of all the legs of a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: GalaRoo NYC LLC
    Inventor: Charléne von Saher
  • Patent number: 8636319
    Abstract: A stadium seat cup holder for use with a stadium seat having an upper seating panel and multiple other panels includes a bracket that is configured to form an attachment to a stadium seat wherein the bracket affixes to one or more seat panels of the stadium seat. At least one recess on the bracket receives a panel of the stadium seat. A cup holder is preferably movably mounted to the bracket, wherein the cup holder is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the cup holder is placed in front of the stadium seat. In the retracted position, the cup holder is placed under the stadium seat. Fittings on the apparatus enable support of other optional items, such as a drink bottle, trash bag, and/or shaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Don Parker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8632123
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Daniel Paul Chairs, LLC
    Inventor: Peter W. Barile
  • Publication number: 20130328362
    Abstract: A portable chair cover can be attached to a portable folding chair and remain on the chair. A storage pouch on the back and pockets on the sides store desired items during transportation and while the chair is occupied. A shoulder strap provides hands-free transporting of the chair with the cover attached. A removable pocket with a carrying strap is alternately used as a pocket on the chair and as a purse or carry bag for valuables when detached from the chair. A foot support cover is used on a foot support portion of a lounge and draped down on the sand on a beach chair. The foot support cover is removable for shaking off the sand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Andrea Miller
  • Patent number: 8590965
    Abstract: A folding table is provided for a vehicle. The folding table includes, but is not limited to a tabletop that can be fastened to a vehicle seat so that it can be pivoted from a pivoted-in non-usage position into a pivoted-out usage position. At substantially the same time, at least one connection point is provided at which accessory parts can be detachably fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Beyer, Holger Weyer, Jong Hyuk Park, Gregory Hill-Young
  • Publication number: 20130300161
    Abstract: An accessory that attaches to a bucket seat in a vehicle that prevents objects placed on said bucket seat from slipping off of the seat surface is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Julie CHO
  • Patent number: 8572784
    Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates storage of items for convenient access while in bed is provided. The apparatus offers a new and improved way to address the special needs of this type storage by utilizing a foam body portion having a variety of specially designed cavities therein. The body is held in place using a fastener and paddle arrangement. The caddy can rest atop a mattress, and therefore does not interfere with a person getting into or leaving the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Todd Edward Keehfus
  • Patent number: 8556337
    Abstract: A removable thermal cooling/heating seat/backrest cover has a generally rectangular rear panel formed of flexible water-resistant material, and a front panel including at least one large generally rectangular thermally insulated pocket having an outer side wall formed of a flexible sheet of water and mildew resistant material with an inner side wall formed of shiny reflective metalized foil laminated to closed cell polyethylene foam, the foil facing the interior of the pocket, and the foam facing the rear panel. The cover is removably mounted on the backrest and/or seat of a seating structure by mounting straps. The thermally insulated pocket holds a freezable or microwaveable gel pack for providing cooling or heating comfort to a user. The foil forms a reflective thermal barrier that radiates cold or hot temperatures toward the outer side wall and the foam facilitates maintaining the gel pack at a constant temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Tammy L. Cornitius-Cary
  • Publication number: 20130234478
    Abstract: A portable, universally fitting, stylish, lockable security box that integrally affixes to a fixed object, such as, a frame support of a beach lounge chair. The security includes a main top component and a main bottom component which hinge together with an integral hinge and lock over a fixed object employing an integral hasp or integral locking mechanism. An integral fame support cavity is part of the main two components that provides a simple and unique design. The design of the support cavity makes decorative universal fit a reality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Michael Peck
  • Publication number: 20130229036
    Abstract: A booster seat cushion used on a booster seat consisting of a foam (cushioned) insert, a cover of various fabrics and a sewn in harness system that keeps the booster seat cushion attached to the booster seat and prevents it from slipping off the booster seat. The cushion can also include handle covers with accessory pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: LEO WILLARD BILL, III, GRACIE MICHELLE TUCKER, DANICA WINDLAND TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20130207423
    Abstract: An integrated bicycle seat cover and storage device with a seat-conforming cover connected at a rear end to the outer edge of an opening of a weather-resistant storage receptacle adapted to be secured to a bike adjacent and below a rear end of the seat. In a first form the storage receptacle is an open pocket mounted on the closure flap of a bike bag, and an additional outer flap on the bike bag covers the storage receptacle. In an alternate form, the storage receptacle is a pouch with an integrated horizontal closure, and includes means for securing it directly to the bike adjacent and below the rear of the seat. The seat cover can be deployed over the storage receptacle and the seat from front to back when removed from the storage receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Janis Linda Russell, M'Lynn Hartwell
  • Publication number: 20130200663
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a travel footrest. A sheet of durable fabric is provided. The sheet is approximately the width of a passenger vehicle seat and hangs from a strap wrapped around the neck support or tray table of the seat in front and extends forward onto the user's seat. The user sits on the lower end of the fabric such that the user's own weight provides a second support point in addition to the neck rest of the seat in front. The user places his or her feet on the portion of the fabric that is between his or her own seat and the seat in front and finds his or her feet to be fully and stably supported. The user can adjust the height of the foot rest by adjusting the amount of slack in the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Monti Marsters
  • Publication number: 20130193724
    Abstract: A portable packable reusable storage device for attachment to a support structure comprising: an article holding portion; a suspension portion connected with the article holding portion for removably attaching the storage device to the support structure; wherein the device is configured to include a deployed state that includes a deployed state volume for containing articles and the device collapses and packs into a packed state and includes a packed state volume that is about 50 percent or less (e.g. about 40 percent or less, about 30 percent or less, preferably about 20 percent or less, or more preferably about 10 percent or less) of the deployed state volume (e.g., volume as discussed herein is the amount of a fluid that the container can hold rather than the amount of space the container itself displaces); and wherein the suspension portion includes ends that form connection so that the storage device attaches to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Seth Gould, Andrew Rifkin
  • 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: 20130076083
    Abstract: A drum throne with a cooling system comprises a seat, a stand and a cooling system attachment. The seat has a seat frame a breathable seat surface coupled to the seat frame that allows air to pass therethrough and a mounting bracket coupled to the seat frame underneath the breathable seat surface. The stand has a central support post that detachably couples to the mounting bracket and a plurality of legs that adjustably extend from the central support post. The cooling system attachment detachably couples to either the mounting bracket of the seat or to the central support post of the stand. The cooling system attachment further includes a fan mounting support to releasably hold a fan that directs air to flow through the breathable seat surface of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Sean Everett Davidson, Jeffrey Alan Davidson
  • Publication number: 20130062915
    Abstract: The towel is made of 100% cotton. There is extra material stitched to the back of the towel to allow it to wrap around a standard lawn chair. Furthermore, pockets are stitched into the back of the towel allowing it to hold standard everyday items. A user of the Pocket Beach Towel will be able to fit a lawn chair into the created slot of the towel as to avoid it sliding down, and place items such as cellular phones, shirts, sunglasses, etc. into the pockets on the back of the towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Ajrouche
  • Patent number: 8388058
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Christine D. Krasley
  • Patent number: 8365739
    Abstract: A patient support device for use in patients undergoing spinal or epidural procedures while seated on a standard labor and delivery, operating room or other table or bed is described. An exemplary embodiment of the device includes an upper body support tray and a foot support tray which are independently adjustable along the length of an extendable pole assembly. The pole also connects to a base which provides a stable support and slides under the bulky support bases which are a part of modern hospital beds used in labor and delivery and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 8308231
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Evan Haut
  • Patent number: 8282161
    Abstract: A car seat catch all and storage device of a resilient deformable material adapted to fill the gaps between the front seats of a vehicle and the center console. The device has an interior for trapping and retaining items and debris therein and conforms to the width of the gap. The device is reversible so that it can conform and fill each gap in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Jeff A Jacobson
  • 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