Detachable From Chair Structure Patents (Class 297/188.2)
  • Patent number: 7226126
    Abstract: An accessory holder for a chair comprising of a support arm having a first end and second end, the first end is adapted for connection to an accessory such as an umbrella or tray, at least one locking member extending from the support arm second end, at least one locking member comprising a pair of cooperating sleeve members adapted to be slidingly engaged in a concentric manner, one of the cooperating sleeves is adapted to be disposed around a leg of a chair whereby when the other cooperating sleeve members is slidingly engaged in a concentric manner with one of the pair of cooperating sleeves, the support arm is secured to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph P. Spanovich
  • Patent number: 7216930
    Abstract: A multi-functional adjustable tray that mounts on the arm of a chair to provide a comfortably accessible work surface to support a computer mouse and other devices. The adjustable tray may be easily mounted to either arm of a chair and provides width, length, rotation, and storage adjustments. The adjustable tray includes a generally planar platform and is pivotally connected to an armchair stop supported by adjustable guides secured to the chair arm by a compression element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Daniel V. Steenson
  • Patent number: 7207626
    Abstract: A storage device is provided that secures a plurality of items commonly used by individuals in automobiles. More specifically, in one embodiment, the device secures a plurality of items by engaging adjacent seats of an automobile, thus allowing for easy access to the items stored therein, and which includes a deflectable loop material for securing the storage device between the vehicle seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric S. Hassett
  • Patent number: 7198327
    Abstract: A desk tray for positioning within a cupholder of an arm rest where the tray includes a substantially flat upper surface having a receptacle extending downwardly therefrom. The receptacle is positioned within the cupholder such that the arm rest provides support to the substantially flat upper surface where the flat upper surface supports a book, a laptop computer or a notepad for a person attending a class or a seminar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin
  • Patent number: 7131688
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-functional adjustable mouse tray that mounts on the arm of a chair to provide a comfortably accessible work surface to support and use a computer mouse and other devices. The adjustable tray is easily mounted to either arm of a chair and provides width, length, rotation and storage adjustments. The adjustable tray includes a platform and is pivotally connected to an armchair attachment body. The armchair attachment body includes an armchair stop pivotally connected to the platform, parallel guides that are adjustably attached to the armchair stop, and at least one compression element for securing the parallel guides against the chair arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel V. Steenson
  • Patent number: 7111814
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a mounting arm for receiving an electronic component, such as a DVD player that is quickly and easily strapped to the mounting arm and in turn, the mounting arm may be quickly and easily mounted to a support surface, such as a seat back of a vehicle via the mounting means provided by the mounting arm. Apertures may be provided in the mounting arm for receiving rods of a headrest of a vehicle seat for maintaining the mounting arm in a secured position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: David Newman
  • Patent number: 7052086
    Abstract: A combination of a seat and a seat cover therefor where the seat has a seat bottom with a bottom panel and a seat cover for covering the seat which includes a fabric pouch with a flap attached to the rear sheet and arranged to extend over the open top for fastening to the front sheet. The fabric pouch has a fastening strip along the edge by which the pouch is fastened to the bottom panel of the seat bottom so that the pouch hangs down from a rear edge of the seat bottom with the open top accessible below the seat. A seat cover portion is shaped and arranged to engage over the seat and is fastened to the pouch such that it can be stored within the pouch and pulled out from the open top of the pouch to cover the seat while the pouch remains attached to the seat by the fastening portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: William Treytiak
  • Patent number: 7000984
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a seat cover 16 that will protect the underlying scat 12 from moisture and dirt having a base layer comprising a moisture impermeable material 28 and a top layer of an absorbent material 24 with strategically placed straps 14 providing means for securing the seat cover to a seat. A pocket 18 is provided for storing wet items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Lisa Ward
  • Patent number: 6979058
    Abstract: A leg support accessory releasibly interactive with a hospital shower room chair is provided as an integral structure fabricated of PVC pipe and fitting components. The accessory includes an elongated leg rest section adapted to extend horizontally forward of the seat of the chair. An upper support member extends upwardly from the leg rest section and rearwardly to engage a front leg of the chair. A lower support member extends downwardly from the leg rest section to engage a crossbar that extends horizontally between the front legs of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: William A. Beaty
  • Patent number: 6976735
    Abstract: An accessory support or holder is provided with pockets for holding items such as hymnals, communion cups, pencils and memo pads, and is adapted to be supported on a chair support standing between chair backs with the chairs joined in a row. The accessory support or holder has a vertical wall that fits between the chair backs of adjacent chairs and is securable to brackets on the chair backs and a bracket on a chair standard that are normally used for securing the chairs together and supporting the chair. The accessory support has members that will engage the chair backs and hold the accessory support oriented properly for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin
  • Patent number: 6971716
    Abstract: A cover for temporarily protecting a vehicle seat that has a seat back and a seat bottom. The cover includes a pouch portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat back, and a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. Alternatively, the cover can include an extension portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat bottom with a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. A method of transporting a vehicle seat and floor mat to a vehicle assembly plant is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a vehicle seat, providing a floor mat, packaging the vehicle seat and floor mat as a single unit defining a seat assembly, and transporting the seat assembly to a vehicle assembly plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Todd M. DePaulis, Martin Brzozowski, Steve Clark, Ryan Saling
  • Patent number: 6935683
    Abstract: A chair arm mounted computer accessory support assembly that includes a support plate and a chair arm engaging assembly. The support plate has an upper surface for supporting a computer accessory and a lower surface for supporting the support plate on an upper surface of a chair arm. The chair arm engaging assembly is securely attachable to the lower surface of said support plate and is operably engageable with lateral surfaces of the chair arm to provide lateral support of the computer accessory support assembly relative to the chair arm. The chair arm engaging assembly includes a pair of side panels securely attachable to the lower surface of said support plate; and fastening means operatively associated with the pair of side panels for securing the pair of side panels on opposing sides of the chair arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Ray H. Brown
  • Patent number: 6877801
    Abstract: A child support structure includes a locking mechanism that can be selectively moved to place the child support structure in either of a deployed position and a collapsed position and a carriage assembly that enables a seat portion to be positioned at different heights. The child support structure includes a frame and a container removably coupled to the frame. The container holds articles on the support structure and can be used during the washing the articles in a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Michael T. Kane
  • Patent number: 6866337
    Abstract: A protective cover (20) for a wheelchair (60) includes a first cover section (22) and a second cover section (24). The first and second cover sections (22, 24) form a contiguous unit having a first surface (34) and a second surface (36). The protective cover (20) wraps around either a seat (64) or back (66) of the wheelchair (60) so that the first and second cover sections (22, 24) reside on opposite sides of the seat (64) or the back (66). Fastening elements (38, 42) detachably couple a fourth edge (32) of the second cover section (24) with a first edge (26) of a first cover section (22) to form a closed loop around the seat (64) or the back (66). The protective cover (20) may optionally include cushions (52) for occupant comfort, and storage pockets (44) for occupant convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Wendy V. Lash
  • Patent number: 6848746
    Abstract: A portable seat is provided. The seat comprises a cushion device inside a pocket formed by an outer casing. A heat transfer device is carried by the cushion device and is inside the outer casing. The cushion may be reversed permitting the heat transfer device to be immediately adjacent the user or to provide at least a portion of the cushion between the heat transfer device and the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Inno-Labs, LP
    Inventor: Todd R. Gentry
  • Patent number: 6796606
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for the protection of vehicle interiors, including seats and foot wells, from being soiled by objects, liquids, foods, and the like discarded by children restrained in safety seats. The devices include single-piece and multiple-piece mats for placement between the vehicle seat and the safety seat, that include flanges for containment of the discarded objects, liquids, foods and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher John Marshall
  • Publication number: 20040155080
    Abstract: A purse caddy for supporting a purse in an upright condition upon a vehicle seat. The purse caddy includes an open-topped box dimensioned to receive a purse and a strap for supporting the open-topped box. The open-topped box has: a bottom panel, a front panel hingedly secured to the bottom panel and extending upwardly from the bottom panel, a back panel hingedly secured to the bottom panel at a location remote from the front panel and extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and at least one elastic strip connecting the front panel and the back panel together at a height above the bottom panel. The opposed ends of the strap are connected to the back panel so as to form a loop for encircling a support like the headrest of a vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Eva H. Fialla-Dori
  • Publication number: 20040155493
    Abstract: An appendage that is retrofittable to an office chair for converting the office chair into a computer workplace; the office chair being characterized by comprising a seat supported by a central column, having a feet assembly attached thereto;
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Eran Baru
  • Patent number: 6758519
    Abstract: A seat for use by a person bathing includes a horizontal surface supported by four legs. Each leg is connected to another leg to form a support assembly. Each support assembly is affixed to the underside of the horizontal surface. The seat also includes two guide rails which support a basket mounted on the underside of the horizontal surface. The basket may be slid out from either the front or rear of the horizontal surface. The guide rails are also used to reinforce the seat. In addition, the basket may be affixed to an edge of the horizontal surface to allow access by the user of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Harvey
  • Patent number: 6742837
    Abstract: Car sear system including a car seat assembly having a horizontal seat portion with a front edge and a rear edge and a vertical back portion with a top edge and a bottom edge. A sheet assembly includes a front sheet portion positionable above the front edge of the seat portion and side sheet portions positionable above the side edges of the seat portion. A tube assembly includes at least one vertical tube with the sheeting assembly coupled thereto. The tube is positionable adjacent to the seat portion. A securement assembly couples the sheeting assembly and tube in position with respect to the seat portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: David P. Alexander
  • Publication number: 20040095000
    Abstract: Components of knock-down furniture and modules of sectional furniture are equipped with interlocking brackets, connector frames and a shelf assembly at the time of manufacture to provide for a method of assembling the components that avoids the difficulty heretofore experienced in adjusting the positions of components when needed to align and connect brackets to interlock the furniture components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Walter E. Durling
  • Publication number: 20040046428
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folding chair with a detachable table which is adapted to achieve easy attachment and separation of the chair and the table, thereby improving convenience of its carriage and storage, and its operation efficiency. The table (1) includes a table plate capable of being rearwardly swung to be opened, vertical posts (4 and 4′) disposed at corners of a seat of the chair and X-shaped crossed links (3) disposed among the rear vertical posts (4 and 4′), and the chair includes rear vertical posts (14 or 24) and X-shaped crossed links (13 or 23). The folding chair and the table have means for detachably and rotatably connecting the folding chair to the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Joo-Hwan Hwang
  • Patent number: 6681969
    Abstract: A removable vehicular container assembly is provided that may be selectively secured upon a seat by the use of existing and standardized securing members. Container assembly may be utilized to securely maintain within the vehicle: various food and beverage containers, audio cassettes and compact discs, personal computing devices, and video gaming systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Albert Giedeman, III, David James Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6676209
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting seat material includes a reversible cover operable to protect a vehicle seat. The cover includes a first side, a second side coupled to the first side, and a storage compartment coupled to the first side and positioned along a upper portion of the reversible cover. The reversible cover further includes at least one support element coupled to the first side and the second side and operable to provide vertical support of the reversible cover. The reversible cover further includes a removable storage compartment that may be used internal and external to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventors: Elizabeth M. Szabo, Karen M. Bolin
  • Patent number: 6676208
    Abstract: A combined chair and object support for video equipment, telescopes, drawing boards and the like, includes a chair leg assembly, a seat member, an upright support post and a linking member. The chair leg assembly has an upper leg end, and a lower leg end opposite to the upper leg end and adapted to be placed on a ground surface. The seat member is mounted on the upper leg end of the chair leg assembly. The upright support post is adapted for mounting an object removably thereon. The linking member is formed with a first coupling end connected to the seat member, and a second coupling end connected to the support post, thereby forming a horizontal spacing between the seat member and the support post in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Kun-Chung Lu
  • Patent number: 6666221
    Abstract: A chair provides a chair seat portion and a chair back portion and an umbrella assembly adapted for mounting on the chair back portion. The umbrella assembly includes a receiver tube adapted for receiving an umbrella post to support the umbrella in an upright attitude. The receiver tube provides a pair of L-shaped ears extending from an exterior surface, and the chair back portion provides a mounting block engaged on a rear surface of the chair back portion. The mounting block is adapted for receiving the pair of L-shaped ears within a corresponding pair of L-shaped holes within the mounting block so as to stabilize the umbrella assembly on the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: Tamme Glanise Booth
  • Patent number: 6659545
    Abstract: A tray assembly for use with a child's booster seat in an automobile, the booster seat having a back and a pair of sides, each side having a side top, the tray assembly including a foam tray and an anchoring strap. The foam tray is made of a continuous piece of foam rubber which is covered by cloth. The foam tray has a forward portion having a cutout for accommodating the child, the cutout defining a pair of wings. The anchoring strap includes an elastic portion and a pair of anchoring pins. A pair of anchoring holes are located in the wings of the foam tray to accommodate the anchoring pins of the anchoring strap. In use, the foam tray is positioned upon the side tops of the booster seat, the anchoring strap is extended around the booster seat, and the anchoring pins are mated with the anchoring holes to thereby hold the tray securely in place upon the sides of the booster seat, immediately above the child's lap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Susan McMillan
  • Patent number: 6651946
    Abstract: A cane holder includes a base plate and a gripping element that attaches the holder to an element of a wheelchair. A cane supporting plate is hingeably attached to the base plate and includes a bore, which slidably receives a cane. The cane holder aids in the usage of proper safety precautions. Because of its location, it provides a person with a convenient storage area to put a cane without causing the loss of stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Janet L. Thornton
  • Patent number: 6652024
    Abstract: A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising a seat cushion extending between a front portion and a rear portion for supporting a seat occupant on the seat assembly and a seat back extending longitudinally between a lower portion coupled to the rear portion of the seat cushion and an upper portion. The seat back includes a front support surface for supporting the seat occupant in an upright seating position. A cavity is recessed in the seat cushion between the front portion and the rear portion. A center console is seated in the cavity forming a planar portion of the seat cushion. A support mechanism is coupled between the center console and the seat cushion for removably securing the center console between a secured position recessed in the cavity and a detached position released from attachment to the seat cushion and removed from the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Magna Seating Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Prasatek
  • Patent number: 6629727
    Abstract: The present invention provides support assembly having a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A suspension assembly is coupled to the upper portion of the support frame such that motion of the upper portion imparts motion to the suspension assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the invention includes a seat supported on a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A mobile is coupled to the upper portion such that motion of the upper portion imparts a corresponding motion to the mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Curt Jonathan Mahlstedt
  • Patent number: 6629722
    Abstract: In a reclining lounger, patio chair or cot which folds to a collapsed condition, a cooler/utility bag and cup holder is fastened to the fabric seat liner at a first location so as not to become lost in use, and is detachably secured at a second location to be released therefrom in folding the cooler/utility bag and cup holder into an empty slot provided in the lounger, patio chair or cot when being collapsed, in facilitating the transport of the cooler/utility bag and cup holder along with such casual seating when being stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventor: Larry Tang
  • Patent number: 6626491
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a chaise longue cover comprising a substantially-rectangular fabric sheet, a chair head pocket, a storage pouch, and an elastic cloth band located proximate an open edge of the chair head pocket wherein the elastic cloth band is configured to form a gather in the open edge. In one embodiment, the substantially-rectangular fabric sheet has opposing head and foot ends, first and second major edges, and front and rear faces. The chair head pocket is formed at the head end and extends from the rear face. The chair head pocket is configured to encase at least a portion of a head of a chaise longue. The storage pouch is coupled to the foot end and has an opening proximate the front face. The storage pouch is configured to receive the fabric sheet and the chair head pocket without inverting the storage pouch. The present invention further provides a method of manufacturing the chaise longue cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventors: Robert M. Blome, Terry G. McCart
  • Publication number: 20030155796
    Abstract: A cover for temporarily protecting a vehicle seat that has a seat back and a seat bottom. The cover includes a pouch portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat back, and a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. Alternatively, the cover can include an extension portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat bottom with a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. A method of transporting a vehicle seat and floor mat to a vehicle assembly plant is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a vehicle seat, providing a floor mat, packaging the vehicle seat and floor mat as a single unit defining a seat assembly, and transporting the seat assembly to a vehicle assembly plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Todd M. DePaulis, Martin Brzozowski, Steve Clark, Ryan Saling
  • Patent number: 6607241
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is provided that attaches to a vehicle seat backrest and that can support one or more shelves when the backrest is in an upright position and that can support a table when the backrest is in a folded position. The storage apparatus includes a pair of elongated side members for supporting one or more panels that can serve as shelves or as a table, depending upon the position of the seat backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventor: Kent E. Johnston
  • Patent number: 6561588
    Abstract: A child's car seat accessory with a footrest and/or storage pockets. The combined footrest and pocket version is made of cloth in a T shape. The middle of the top of the T fits in the seat of the car seat, with an opening to allow the fastening mechanism to pass through. To the right and left sides are the storage pockets, which hang over each side of the car seat. The pockets can be elaslicized on the outside to allow for greater storage and to hold items in the pockets. The bottom of the T has a foam footrest covered with the same cloth. Above the foam piece on both edges are snaps to allow the length of the foam to be adjusted to the child's leg length. The pocket accessory version is formed of a generally rectangular piece of cloth with a seat portion in the middle and the two opposite ends having pockets extending over each side of the car seat. The footrest accessory version is formed of a generally rectangular piece of cloth with a seat portion at one end and the footrest at the opposite end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Andrea R. Brady
  • Patent number: 6561582
    Abstract: A support apparatus 10 suitable for supporting a child's car seat 12 on a vehicle seat 14, such that the seat 12 has a required inclination. The apparatus 10 includes first and second planar members 16, 18 pivotally interconnected along one edge by a hinge arrangement 20. A bracing arrangement is engageable between the first and second members 16, 18 to provide a required relative inclination, and hence inclination of the seat 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: William David Steadman
  • Patent number: 6554354
    Abstract: A seating unit comprises: an armrest having an inwardly facing surface that includes an aperture; a table having a support surface mounted on and above a mounting post; and a mounting bracket mounted within the armrest. The mounting bracket is configured to receive the mounting post through the aperture in the armrest and to detachably secure the mounting post such that the support surface is generally horizontally disposed. In this configuration, the seating unit can provide a table-type surface in a convenient location for an occupant of the seating unit, yet the table can be removed when its presence is undesirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Ultra-Mek, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Stephen Hoffman, Marcus L. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6511131
    Abstract: An anchoring device for anchoring an interchangeable accessory to a tube of an arm of a chair where an elongated cushion is fastened on top of the tube, or another tube of a chair, wheelchair or railing of an hospital bed. Such an anchoring device is useful for alternatively anchoring a table, a joystick, a channel armrest and other desired accessory. The accessory is provided with at least one male element or is fastened to an accessory adaptor having at least one male element. The device has an attaching mechanism for removably attaching the device to a portion of the tube underneath the cushion or to a free section of a tube. The device also has at least one female element corresponding in shape and size to the at least one male element of the accessory for co-operating with the at least one male element. A securing mechanism is provided for securing the at least one male element into the at least one female element when inserted into the at least one female element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Jacques Harnois
  • Patent number: 6511124
    Abstract: A tray table for a child's car seat having at least two seat belt receiving slots, comprises a table top having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a periphery, and two connecting members extending from the lower surface of the table top for inserting in the seat belt receiving slots to thereby connect the table top to the child's car seat. The connecting members extend from the lower surface at an angle sufficient so that the upper surface of the table top is positioned approximately parallel to a seating surface of the car seat when the connecting members are properly inserted in the seat belt receiving slots. The table top includes an opening serving as a cup holder, or having a container for holding toys, crayons, and other small articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Ellis Combs
  • Publication number: 20030011223
    Abstract: A mobile tether apparatus for securing articles within the interior of a vehicle and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The mobile tether apparatus includes a disk shaped member that is easily inserted and anchored between a vehicle's seat bottom and seat back cushions and has tether straps attached thereto for securing the article. A second embodiment is shown with a cylindrical member used as the anchor member. A third embodiment is shown with a pair of cylindrical members perpendicularly connected to an intermediate section, one serving as the anchor member and the other having tether straps attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Svegliato
  • Patent number: 6484989
    Abstract: Detachable bottle and food holding subtrays and clamps for attaching onto the raised ridge edges on trays used in highchairs, strollers, booster chairs, and activity chairs. The clamps can be a single component having a curved upper flange for fitting about the raised ridge of the existing tray, and an upper bent flange having an end which abuts against a lower surface of the tray. Dual cylindrical bottle subtray holders and flat planar food subtray holders can snap onto the clamp leaving the bottles and food in the subtrays at a lower level than that of the tray out of reach of a sitting child. Another clamp has a general C-shape with either a screwable post or spring biased post locking the clamp to the raised edge of the existing tray. Another clamp has plural clip portions for attaching the subtray holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Mente Connery
  • Publication number: 20020171271
    Abstract: A sheet of stiff material (4) that attaches to a tablet armchair via a clamp (2) or FIG. 7. This sheet can fold into a smaller item for easy transportation via the hinge (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Andrew H. Jennings
  • Patent number: 6478371
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher Micheal Clarke
  • Patent number: 6471290
    Abstract: A detachable storage device for a desk for providing a storage area for a desk. The detachable storage device for a desk includes a first container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from and being integrally coupled to the bottom wall. A securing assembly removeably secures the first container to a desk. A second container has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the second container. The peripheral wall of the second container is attached to the securing assembly. A pencil sharpener is attached to an upper edge of the second container. A third container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall having a height generally equal to a height of the peripheral wall of said first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventors: Mary E. Moody, Malicia A. Moody
  • Patent number: 6467839
    Abstract: A cup holder is provided to mount on an armrest included in a juvenile seat. The cup holder includes a receiver configured to receive a cup, juice box, container, or other articles and a receiver mount coupled to the receiver. The receiver mount includes a hanger configured to hang on the armrest and lie under a portion of the seat pad covering the juvenile seat. A retainer clip cooperates with the receiver mount to retain the cup holder on the armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Kain
  • Patent number: 6460925
    Abstract: A chair-supported bag has a downwardly-opening first pocket adapting the bag to receive and be supported by the back of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Judith E. Kovacs
  • Patent number: 6457772
    Abstract: A food and beverage holder for attachment to a generally vertical object such as a standard used with commonly available stadium seats. The holder has a vertical base member having a clamp member that attaches to the object without requiring modification or alteration of the object, such as would be required to penetrate the object with a bolt or other connector. A center receptacle having an opening in its upper end for receiving food or drinks attaches to the vertical base member by sliding on to the base member. An adhesive is used to fixedly attach the center receptacle to the base member. One or more side receptacles can be attached to the side ends of the center receptacle for holding additional food or drink products. The side receptacles slide onto the center receptacle and attach thereto using an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: James A. Forston
  • Patent number: 6352303
    Abstract: A removable computer mouse and pad support platform attachable to either one of a chair's armrests. The platform has a main support portion for the mouse/pad and an extension arm extending therefrom parallel to the armrests. To attached the platform to one of the armrests, the platform extension arm is oriented parallel to the chair's armrest and one wide strap or two spaced straps are used to encircle and fix it around the armrest. The strap or straps may have hook and loop (VELCRO™) ends or the like which acts as end fasteners. When not made as in the preferred unitary structure embodiment, the two piece main support platform and its lower extension arm may be attached together with screws, bonding material or other fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventor: James Keith Hope
  • Patent number: 6343835
    Abstract: This device relates to a console for holding drinks, food articles, and accessories such as remote controls and the like and is removably held into position between a pair of cushions and is supported by a the frame of the furniture such as a couch, love seat, settee or the like. The console is formed having a body portion defining a step configuration having upper and lower storage or holding compartments and covers forming an arm rest, and having a base portion defining an upper longitudinal panel connecting a lower longitudinal panel by a longitudinal planar member intersecting the upper and lower longitudinal panels along the center portions thereof. The base of the console slides under and in between two cushions whereby the weight of the users hold the console in position thereinbetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: James L. Ledbetter
  • Publication number: 20010035670
    Abstract: A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising a seat cushion extending between a front portion and a rear portion for supporting a seat occupant on the seat assembly and a seat back extending longitudinally between a lower portion coupled to the rear portion of the seat cushion and an upper portion. The seat back includes a front support surface for supporting the seat occupant in an upright seating position. A cavity is recessed in the seat cushion between the front portion and the rear portion. A center console is seated in the cavity forming a planar portion of the seat cushion. A support mechanism is coupled between the center console and the seat cushion for removably securing the center console between a secured position recessed in the cavity and a detached position released from attachment to the seat cushion and removed from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Craig Prasatek