With Means To Hold Chair In Plural Operative Configurations Patents (Class 297/19)
  • Patent number: 11849848
    Abstract: An adjustable fully upholstered chaise recliner is provided. The chaise comprises a stationary outer frame coupled to a platform. The platform is configured to move between a first position and a second position while the outer frame remains stationary. A cushion is coupled to the platform and is fully upholstered to the platform such that a cover material encloses the cushion and the platform. Movement of the platform causes one or more bending portions of the cushion to bend. The chaise further comprises one or more cords, each extending through the cushion with a first end coupled to the cover material and a second end coupled to the platform. The cords are configured to pull on the cover material such that movement of the platform from the first position to the second position does not result in bunching of the cover material near the bending portions of the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Era Nouveau, LLC
    Inventor: John S. Contreras
  • Patent number: 11602222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a physiotherapeutic rocking chair device that is primarily comprised of a seating area, a main frame assembly on each side of the seating area, and a seating area frame assembly. The main frame assembly is comprised of at least one skid plate member that has a convex bottom edge that allows the device to easily rock back and forth. The seating area frame assembly is further comprised of a footrest that a user can press against to rock the device back and forth. In this manner, the device can be used to strength and/or rehabilitate the lower body/legs of a user. The seating area and seating area frame assembly and further be positioned such that they are parallel to a ground surface in order to allow a non-ambulant user to be easily transferred on to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jerzy Maksymowicz, Chris Maksymowicz
  • Patent number: 11369539
    Abstract: A dental chair includes a reduced weight and footprint chair module and a reduced weight and footprint lift/base module, the reduced weight and footprint lift/base module configured to releaseably attach to and integrate with the reduced weight and footprint chair module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: David J. Ahearn
  • Patent number: 11134779
    Abstract: An adjustable fully upholstered chaise recliner is provided. The chaise comprises a stationary outer frame coupled to a platform. The platform is configured to move between a first position and a second position while the outer frame remains stationary. A cushion is coupled to the platform and is fully upholstered to the platform such that a cover material encloses the cushion and the platform. Movement of the platform causes one or more bending portions of the cushion to bend. The chaise further comprises one or more cords, each extending through the cushion with a first end coupled to the cover material and a second end coupled to the platform. The cords are configured to pull on the cover material such that movement of the platform from the first position to the second position does not result in bunching of the cover material near the bending portions of the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Era Nouveau, LLC
    Inventor: John S. Contreras
  • Patent number: 10939770
    Abstract: A sofa bed including a support structure configured to be placed on the floor, a main seat base arranged on the support structure, a front foldable leg rest fixed to the structure by a first articulation, and a cushioned flexible body that covers the main base and the leg rest is disclosed herein. The first articulation includes parallel mechanisms configured to provide a movement on a vertical plane with a combined movement of folding and a forward motion of the leg rest, the leg rest includes at least one lower leg, the cushioned flexible body includes machined parts and an upper layer with a greater elasticity than the rest of the cushioned body in an area that coincides with the first articulation. The sofa bed further includes foldable support elements located under the cushioned body in an area coinciding with the at least one machined part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Fama Sofas, S.L.
    Inventor: Félix López Gil
  • Patent number: 10667610
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable lounge garden swing having a fixed support structure and a seat support pivotally suspended from the support structure on a single pivot axis to provide a pendular movement when in motion. At least one lounge seat is pivotally coupled to the support structure where the lounge seat has a seating portion and a backrest portion that are fixed relative to one another but adjustable relative to the seat support to adjust the reclination angle of lounge seat. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention provides a lounge seat for a garden swing that has an adjustable reclination angle relative to the seat support and is positionable at a selected reclination angle through a reclination adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: DREAM VISIONS LLC
    Inventor: Theodore Gerard Habing
  • Patent number: 10602845
    Abstract: Systems herein provide a customizable camp chair cover that may provide additional functional features and/or aesthetic elements to portable seating. In some examples, portions of the camp chair cover are inflatable and/or receive inserted inflation devices for customized support at various areas of seating when attached to the chair. Portions of the camp chair cover may be configured to provide access to portions of the chair and/or accessories. The camp chair cover may also be customized to provide team logos, designs, colors, and other aesthetic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Mason, Mary Billingsley McDaniel
  • Patent number: 10588413
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide a customizable camp chair that may provide added levels of comfort to portable seating. In some examples, portions of the camp chair are inflatable to provide customized support at various areas of the chair. In other examples, portions of the camp chair are configured to receive inserted inflation devices for customized support at various areas of the chair. The chair may include an integrated air pump, which aids in inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Mason, Mary Billingsley McDaniel, Chad Manning
  • Patent number: 10457398
    Abstract: A collapsible backrest may include a cover and a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover. A base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover with the central panel and the base panel defining a notch. A central panel may be flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover. An end panel may also be flexibly coupled to the central panel and retained within a fourth compartment of the cover. The central panel and the end panel define a cavity. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel form a triangular support structure in a deployed position. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel may also be arranged end-to-end and substantially parallel to the back panel in a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob W. Kirkley, Chad R. Pacheco
  • Patent number: 10386068
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. A combustor wall of the turbine engine assembly includes a shell, a heat shield and an annular body. The annular body extends through the combustor wall. The annular body at least partially defines a quench aperture along a centerline through the combustor wall. The annular body defines a first cooling aperture fluidly coupled between a cooling cavity and the quench aperture. The cooling cavity is between the shell and the heat shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Stanislav Kostka, Jr., Frank J. Cunha
  • Patent number: 10329021
    Abstract: A collapsible backrest may include a cover and a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover. A base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover with the central panel and the base panel defining a notch. A central panel may be flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover. An end panel may also be flexibly coupled to the central panel and retained within a fourth compartment of the cover. The central panel and the end panel define a cavity. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel form a triangular support structure in a deployed position. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel may also be arranged end-to-end and substantially parallel to the back panel in a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob W. Kirkley, Chad R. Pacheco
  • Patent number: 10065711
    Abstract: A multiple position convertible seat assembly for a boat includes three seat frames pivotally coupled to the boat and to each other to move from a first position as a seat, a second position as a lounge seat with leg support, and a third position forming another seat. In the third position, the seat includes a foldout cushion exposing a work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: S2 Yachts Inc.
    Inventors: Linwood Addison Fuller, IV, Daniel Edward Cross, Kenneth Gene Strickland, II
  • Patent number: 9975566
    Abstract: A bearing structure includes a wheel assembly defining a first front wheel assembly and a second rear wheel assembly, the rear wheel assembly including at least two wheels spaced by a first width defining a first position; wheel supports connecting the axes of rotation of the wheels with the bearing structure; a first folding device enabling a first folding causing a reduction in spacing between the two rear wheels to a second width lower than the first width, defining a second position. A connection system, connecting the wheel supports of the first and second assemblies to the first folding device, enables a second folding of the wheels so as to allow a rotation substantially equal to 90° of the wheels in the horizontal plane when the wheels are in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Patrick Herbault
  • Patent number: 9205008
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a base, a seat, a torso rest, and leg supports for the right and left legs, respectively, of a patient placed on the therapy apparatus. The seat, torso rest, and leg supports may be connects to the base by a seat mechanism, torso mechanism and leg mechanisms, respectively. The seat mechanism, torso mechanism and leg mechanisms may be movable in a simultaneous and/or coordinated manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Rani Meiki
  • Patent number: 8979185
    Abstract: A folding chair has a seat component, a back component and a leg component. The seat component has a seat rear and a guide-support bar. The leg component comprises two pairs of legs, the first pair comprising a first and second leg and the second pair comprising a third and fourth leg. A cross member extends from the third leg to the fourth leg. The back component comprises a vertical element. The bottom of the vertical element is connected to the cross member and extends upwardly therefrom. The seat front is pivotally attached to the first and second legs and the seat rear is not connected to either the leg component or the back component, allowing the seat rear to slidably travel along vertical element. When the seat rear is at the vertical element top, the chair is in a folded configuration. When the seat rear is situated at the vertical element bottom, the chair is in a first sitting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Ray H. Redel
  • Patent number: 8960784
    Abstract: An inclined chair assembly includes a foldable seat that may support a user on an inclined support surface. A leg is coupled to the foldable seat so the leg may abut the inclined support surface. A support is coupled to the foldable seat so the support may support a user's arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick De Berry
  • Publication number: 20140339859
    Abstract: A folding quad-style chair has a folding frame including four legs each having a leg tube, and a fabric seating section attached to the frame. An extension is telescopically extendable from each leg tube. A locking device is provided with each extension for releasably locking each extension into a fixed position. The locking device may be designed as a plurality of spaced apart holes and with the locking device including a spring urging a locking pin into one of the holes. A foot plate may be pivotally attached to a lower end of each extension. Since the length of each leg can be individually adjusted, the chair may be configured to provide a level seating surface even on a hillside, incline, or other sloped or irregular surface. All four legs may be fully extended to provide an elevated seating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Allen Holland, Kenneth Ollie Stark
  • Patent number: 8870278
    Abstract: A reinforcing arrangement for reinforcing a joint portion between two support units of a foldable furniture object, comprising a first mounting unit which comprises a first mounting body and a first guiding member outwardly protruded from the first mounting body mounting on the first support unit; a second mounting unit which comprises a second mounting body and a second guiding member or a second guiding groove complimentary to and moveably engaging with the first mounting unit to define a maximum extending angle of movement, thereby the first and second support unit are guided to lock into position at an unfolded position at the maximum extending angle and to unlock at a folded position; and a connecting unit pivotally connecting the first support unit and the second support unit between which the two mounting units are positioned, thereby the joint portion is reinforced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Frank Tsai
  • Patent number: 8864220
    Abstract: A chair according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a seat frame, a plurality of legs, a backrest and an armrest. The plurality of legs are rotatably coupled to the seat frame at front and rear portions of the seat frame. The backrest is rotatably coupled to the seat frame at the rear portion of the seat frame. The armrest is rotatably coupled to upper ends of the legs. The armrest includes a movable member and a first elastic member. The movable member is retained inside the armrest and is movable along the armrest. The movable member is rotatably coupled to the backrest. The first elastic member is located inside the armrest and applies an elastic restoration force against the movement of the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Han Joo Kim
  • Patent number: 8794703
    Abstract: An adjustable folding chair is configured to include a central chair portion defining a pair of seat back mounting sections, a pair of front leg mounting sections, a pair of rear leg mounting sections, and a seat surface. A seat back is mounted on the seat back mounting sections for vertical movement to position the seat back at a desired position above the seat. Front and rear leg extensions are mounted on the front and rear leg mounting sections for vertical movement. A locking mechanism is housed in a horizontal strut in the front and rear leg extensions to control the positioning thereof. The locking mechanism includes a pair of opposing spring-biased locking pins and an actuator connected thereto that projects from the strut for engagement by the user. Such a chair construction permits the seat surface to be oriented in a plurality of discrete positions for comfortable utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Allan Bateman, Cathie Capobianco
  • Patent number: 8761963
    Abstract: Among other things, an apparatus includes a wheelchair control device sensitive to motion and adapted to attach to a user's head, and includes a wheelchair interface device in communication with the wheelchair control device and adapted to manipulate a control system of a motorized wheelchair in response to communication from the wheelchair control device. Among other things, a method includes causing a motorized wheelchair to change velocity in response to changing a position of a head-mounted wheelchair control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: John Hinkel, III
  • Patent number: 8727655
    Abstract: Devices for safely locking collapsible furniture in a fixed configuration. In particular, locks for collapsible furniture which are automatically engaged and require multiple affirmative steps to unlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Atico International USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Chin Lu, Guo Biao Qiu, Shang Jen Liu, Tung Yang Chen
  • Patent number: 8636317
    Abstract: A lift chair includes a base, a seat mechanism and a driving module. The seat mechanism includes a back frame, a seat frame, a foot frame and two hand rails. The seat frame is pivotally coupled to the base, and the driving module installed between the base and the seat mechanism drives the seat mechanism to perform a motion with respect to the base, so that if a user wants to stand up, the user can use the support from the seat frame and the back frame as standing aids to stand up successfully.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Strength Master Fitness Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shu-Yao Wu
  • Patent number: 8567860
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Ambert Jue
  • Patent number: 8376375
    Abstract: A pushchair seat (10) comprising a seat back (18) mounted for pivotable movement relative to a seat base (20). A bumper bar (14) is pivotably coupled to and carried by the seat (10) and is moveable between a stowed position generally adjacent to the seat base (20) and a deployed position spaced from the seat back (18) and the seat base (20). Drive mechanisms (16) are provided at each end of the bumper bar (14) and comprise a selectively engageable coupling mechanism in the form of a clutch mechanism (30, 32) and a control mechanism (34, 56, 58). The coupling mechanism couples movement of the seat back (18) between its stowed position and its operating position into a corresponding movement of the bumper bar (14) between its stowed position and its deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Mama and Papas (Holdings) Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas James Mival, Andrew Gordon Wallace, Martin Paul Bagwell, Mark Anthony John Fernandes, Benjamin James Peter Hubert, Simon Lewis Bilton
  • Publication number: 20130026799
    Abstract: A chair is provided that is configurable to provide a substantially horizontal seating surface when the chair is disposed on an angled ground surface. The chair comprises a back frame having a pair of telescoping back legs including an upper back leg tube and a lower back leg tube slidingly disposed within the upper back leg tube. The chair additionally includes a pair of locking mechanisms comprising a locking key that includes a locking aperture through which the respective lower back leg tube extends. Each locking mechanism is structured and operable to selectively position the respective locking key in an engaged position that binds the lower back leg tube such that the lower back leg tube cannot slide into the upper back leg tube, and a disengaged position that allows the lower back leg tube to freely slide within the upper back leg tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Greg Miller
  • Patent number: 8186754
    Abstract: A worker's body support includes a base assembly which is preferably made of two spaced channel members. An upright assembly also preferably made of two spaced channel members is pivotally mounted at its lower end to the base assembly. An angular adjustment structure is pivotally mounted to the base assembly and is selectively mounted to one of a number of different locations to the upright assembly to adjust the angular orientation of the upright assembly. A seat is mounted to the upright assembly and is movable to a plurality of different locations and orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Sharrow
  • Patent number: 8011722
    Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Zong-Wang Cui, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 8007039
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus which can be used to move a person supported on the apparatus between a lying position in which the apparatus is substantially flat on a support surface and a seating position supported by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a frame which supports sheet material on which the person is supported. The apparatus can be moved between said conditions with the person supported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Edward Lewis Jeans
  • Publication number: 20110037296
    Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Zong-Wang Cui, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 7740309
    Abstract: A folding chair utilizes a gear train to control a folding motion and to achieve a compact closed form. While holding a handle integrated into a backrest, the weight of the chair allows it to open and unfold automatically into an open position. The folding chair locks in place in the open position. To refold the chair, a button is depressed to release the lock and the seat is pulled toward the backrest. The gear train refolds the front and rear legs. In the compact folded position, the lightweight chair can be carried with one hand in a relaxed position, similar to an attache case. The handle is contoured so that it is possible for an adult to carry two chairs back to back in each hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Robert P. Mayercheck
  • Patent number: 7712831
    Abstract: A vehicle seat, an adjusting system and a method for moving at least one vehicle seat arranged in a vehicle cabin, particularly an aircraft seat, comprising seat components that are coupled or guided together, such as a seat part, a backrest and a leg rest, the location and/or inclination of which can be adjusted by means of at least one or more adjusting units. The adjusting system allows a separation of the basic functions from driving devices, with an electronic device for collision-free movement and for adjusting custom-designed functions and facilitating the adaptation of the custom-designed functions. The movement sequences and movements of the respective individual seat components and the seat components in relation to one another and the movements of the components or seats within an environment or group of seats are accomplished by means of a movement model in a coordinate system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Bühler Motor GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Dieter Abt, Arno Schieweck, Wolfgang Troelenberg
  • Publication number: 20090021057
    Abstract: Dynamic furniture having platforms in dynamic attachment to an actuator assembly that in turn is in dynamic attachment to a base. Use of motional platforms supported by a motional actuator assembly permits an article of the furniture to conform to the many and varied body positions a user wants, and allows a user to more easily change body positions while remaining within the furniture, and in medical scenarios may obviate most needs to transfer a patient from one article of furniture to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Scott C. Erb, Mark M. Erb
  • Publication number: 20080238156
    Abstract: A foldable chair that is convertible to either a seat or a table that includes a laterally extending wedge shaped frame, a backrest, a leg, and a seat. The chair includes two chambers for respectively receiving the backrest and the leg. The backrest and the leg are pivotally connected to the seat. The chair includes a locking structure for securing the backrest and leg in either of a retracted or extended state. In the retracted state, the backrest and leg are flush with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Takeshi Miyakawa
  • Patent number: 7195310
    Abstract: A chair includes a support assembly comprised of a first leg set having two space first bars and a second leg set having two space second bars located between and pivoted to the first bars. A backrest has is rotatable with respect to the support assembly to selectively change a tilting angle thereof. A tubular slide is movably fit over a free end of each first bar and is pivoted to the backrest. The slide has a fastening device to selectively secure the slide with respect to the first bar thereby releasably securing the backrest at a desired tilting angle. A wire and a spring are selectively connected between the slide and the first bar to prevent the slide from undesired separation from the first bar and to induce a returning force to move the backrest from a tilted position back to a regular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventor: Benjamin P Reese
  • Patent number: 7147277
    Abstract: A chair. The chair folds by a plurality of hinges between an expanded position and a collapsed position to seat a person substantially horizontal while the chair is positioned on an angled surface. The chair comprises a back assembly, a seat assembly, a leg assembly, a seat, an arm assembly, and a foot assembly. The chair further comprises at least one anchor that is configured to penetrate the angled surface in order to stabilize the chair on the angled surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Greg Miller
  • Patent number: 6957852
    Abstract: A furniture device includes first and second leg frames pivotally connected to a main frame, and a slide rod inserted into and movable within the second leg frame. The second leg frame includes an elongate slot having first and second ends respectively proximate to and distal from the top end of the second leg frame. A securing unit has a fastening element extending through the slot and the slide rod and fixed to the main frame, and is operable to slide the fastening element to the first and second ends of the slot in unfolded and folded states of the furniture device, respectively. A locking unit is provided to lock the slide rod against movement when the fastening element moves to the first end of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Habitex Corporation
    Inventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6945131
    Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture drive (2) for adjusting parts of a piece of furniture in relation to one another which is configured as a dual drive. Said drive comprises two drive units (4, 4?), every drive unit (4, 4?) being provided with a linearly displaceable drive element that is functionally linked with a pivoted lever for pivoting said lever in the mounting position of the furniture drive. Said pivoted lever in turn is functionally linked with a part of the piece of furniture to be adjusted. The drive according to the invention is further characterized in that the linearly displaceable drive element or a support element (24) linked therewith is provided with a support surface (26) for supporting the pivoted lever (18) in a position remote from its pivot axis (16) in the mounting position of the furniture drive (2), which surface is inclined with respect to the axis of motion (29) of the drive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignees: Cimosys Limited, Linak A/S
    Inventor: Eckhardt Dewert
  • Patent number: 6851745
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Favorita nee Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian L. Badger
  • Publication number: 20040245810
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes first and second leg frames intersecting each other, and having left and right legs respectively formed with brackets, a pivot rod having opposite ends extending oppositely through the brackets, two extension rods telescopically inserted into the left and right legs of the second leg frame, and a seat frame pivoted to top ends of the left and right legs of the first leg frame and top ends of the extension rods. Each of the legs of the second leg frame has a tongue member mounted thereon, which is movable between an engaging position, in which the tongue member engages a through-hole in a respective extension rod, and a disengaging position, in which the tongue member disengages from the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 6817661
    Abstract: A chair with rigid armrest collapses in a single movement in which the front legs of the chair approximate each other as the front legs and the rear legs pivot towards each other, and in which the armrest slidingly moves relative to the front leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Edward Zheng
  • Patent number: 6796605
    Abstract: A folding recliner includes an extendable frame, a rear frame, a backrest frame, and a seat frame that have sequentially reduced widths. The rear frame is pivotally connected at two lower ends to two rear inner sides of the extendable frame, the backrest frame has two hooked upper ends for detachably engaging with one of many crossbars of the rear frame, the backrest frame is pivotally connected at lower ends to rear ends of the seat frame, and front ends of the seat frame are pivotally connected to two front inner sides of the extendable frame and a U-shaped leg. Therefore, when the recliner is fully folded, the rear frame, the backrest frame, and the seat frame are sequentially nested in the extendable frame to locate in the same plane, enabling the folded recliner to occupy the smallest possible space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Walt Chu
  • Patent number: 6794841
    Abstract: A powered movable chair controllable by a user. The chair includes a frame, a powered apparatus mounted to the frame to power the movable chair, and a controller including a control circuit coupled to the powered apparatus. The control circuit includes at least two switches for selectively controlling a change of the status of the powered apparatus between a locked state and an unlocked state. The control circuit is operable to generate an output signal allowing control of the powered apparatus in the unlocked state and preventing control of the powered apparatus in the locked state. The control circuit is further operable to change from the unlocked state to the locked state when a user operates a first switch of the at least two switches, and to change from the locked state to the unlocked state when a user operates a second switches of the at least two switches for a predefined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Raffel Product Development
    Inventors: David Vang, Kenneth G. Seidl, Greg Elliott
  • Publication number: 20040113476
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device that adjusts the reclining angle. The control device comprises a spring member and an adjustment block to be engaged and disengaged with a saw-tooth member formed on the lower end of the support member. A control button is connected to a handle of the adjustment block. The reclining angle can be adjusted when the control button is pulled to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member. The control button may also be coupled with the handle using a coupling device. By having the coupling device, the control button can be pushed to disengage the adjustment block with the saw-tooth member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Tony Wei-Sin Chang
  • Patent number: 6692068
    Abstract: A deck chair has a frame having a back frame, a seat frame, a leg frame, a front support frame, a rear support frame outside the back frame and two side stretchers. Two positioning members pivotally mount the back frame to the seat. Two armrest-adjusting members are respectively pivotally mounted at top ends of the front support frame and the rear support frame. When the positioning members are locked, the back frame and the seat frame can be pivoted about the positioning members with a changeless included angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Lai-Fu Tang
  • Patent number: 6492786
    Abstract: A powered movable chair controllable by a user. The chair includes a frame, a powered apparatus mounted to the frame to power the movable chair, and a controller including a control circuit coupled to the powered apparatus. The control circuit includes at least two switches for selectively controlling a change of the status of the powered apparatus between a locked state and an unlocked state. The control circuit is operable to generate an output signal allowing control of the powered apparatus in the unlocked state and preventing control of the powered apparatus in the locked state. The control circuit is further operable to change from the unlocked state to the locked state when a user operates only a first switch of the at least two switches, and to change from the locked state to the unlocked state when a user operates two switches of the at least two switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Raffel Product Development Co., Inc.
    Inventors: David Vang, Kenneth G. Seidl, Greg Elliott
  • Patent number: 6471288
    Abstract: A folding chair having adjustable rear legs for use on flat, even ground and in addition, on sloping terrain from about zero degrees to twenty degrees and being continuously adjustable over this range by a user in a seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: John G. Alexander, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6361107
    Abstract: Sturdy and easily adjustable lawn furniture provides for use on sloped surfaces ranging from zero to thirty degrees. Provisions are made so that adjustment of the furniture made be effected while in use. Additional features include a drink holder and a holder for printed materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: John G. Alexander
  • Patent number: 6345835
    Abstract: A mobile chair is provided which is configured to provide a comfortable sitting position for a seated user and to collapse for easy storage and transportation. Locking mechanisms enable the mobile chair to be either tilted or vertically collapsed into a compact position. The tilt function allows the seat and back components of the mobile chair to move as one piece, thereby providing a constant sitting angle for the seated user. Adjustable foot rests are also provided for additional comfort for persons seated in the mobile chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Convaid Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mervyn M. Watkins
  • Patent number: 6332646
    Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes pivotally connected front and rear legs. The front leg has a tubular upper end portion which confines an axial insert hole and which is formed with a radial positioning hole. An extension rod has a lower end portion extending axially into the upper end portion of the front leg, and is provided with a resilient positioning protrusion which projects radially into the positioning hole for positioning the extension rod on the front leg. A seat frame has a rear part pivoted to the upper end portion of the extension rod, and a front part pivoted to the upper end portion of the rear leg. The positioning protrusion is depressible for disengaging from the positioning hole to permit retraction of the extension rod into the front leg, thereby permitting folding of the front and rear legs toward the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng