Combined Patents (Class 297/217.1)
  • Publication number: 20130221715
    Abstract: A cover element is for a recess in the upholstery of a vehicle seat, and connects to a securing part which is secured to the vehicle or to the vehicle seat and arranged within the recess in the upholstery, for the purpose of releasable, rigid attachment of an object to the vehicle seat. In particular, it can be for the ISOFIX connection of a removable child's seat. The cover element is designed as an insert which can be arranged in a removable fashion on the securing part. Furthermore, a vehicle seat having a recess in the upholstery can include an insert with an arresting mechanism to prevent unintentional complete detachment of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Mantke, Peter Dubec
  • Publication number: 20130214571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cradle (10) for a chair (1), where the chair comprises a chair back (11) having at least one element having an upper end or edge (12), characterized in that the cradle comprises at least one hooking means (122) in the rear portion of the cradle which enables the cradle to be hooked over the upper end or edge of the chair back elements(s), said cradle also being capable of standing alone on a base, such as a floor, when it is not hooked onto the chair back and, in both cases, is used as a cradle or a seat for a baby or small child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: PETER OPSVIK AS, STOKKE AS
    Inventors: Peter Opsvik, Ingegjerd Eidsvik
  • Publication number: 20130207425
    Abstract: A seat occupancy determination apparatus includes first and second load detection portions arranged at one end of a seat in a width direction, a peak value detection portion detecting whether a peak value of a partial load value exists within a first predetermined time period in a case where the partial load value decreases to or below a first threshold value, and a first seat occupancy determination portion shifting a determination to a no occupant state in a case where the peak value is detected and a disengagement of a tongue plate from a buckle is detected within a predetermined time while an occupant seated state is determined. The first seat occupancy determination portion is inhibited from shifting the determination to the no occupant state in a case where the peak value is detected and the disengagement of the tongue plate is inhibited from being detected within the predetermined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
  • Publication number: 20130200668
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back pivotably coupled to a seat base by a seat recliner mechanism such that the seat back can be pivoted in a forward and rearward direction relative the seat base. The seat includes a track assembly coupled to the vehicle and the seat, such that the seat can be moved in the forward and rearward directions relative to the vehicle interior. The seat further includes an actuator mechanism having a first actuator that includes a push button located on the seat and an actuator in electrical communication with the push button, A force transmitting device has one end connected to the actuator and a second end connected to the seat recliner mechanism, such that energizing the actuator actuates the force transmitting device to release the seat recliner mechanism and move the seat between a use and a tipped and forward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Eric B. Michalak, Joseph Rajkumar, Mark Kowalski, Vijay Havali, Jeffrey P. Medvecky
  • Publication number: 20130187419
    Abstract: Motor vehicle seat, at least one cushion element, in particular a foam layer (1, 1?), a cover (2) and a massage device (3) comprising, wherein the massaging device (3) comprises fluid be full bare hollow body (3a) in the cover (2) open towards recesses (1a, 1a?) of said cushion member (1, 1?) are arranged and are adapted to expand in fluid filling to produce the required for the massage effect mechanical force acting on the cover (2) and is thereby in the reference (2) pointing away from the direction of a support member support (4), characterized in that the support element (4) is arranged so that it is in from the expansion of the hollow body (3a) resulting from the reference (2) directed away mechanical forces the at least one (1) and/or a further Polter element (1?) initiates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130181492
    Abstract: A device and method is presented that attaches a tablet computer to a vehicle headrest. A two-piece mount has a headrest coupling and a tablet housing. The tablet housing has a rigid core attached to a flexible rim portion that secures the tablet computer within the tablet housing. The rigid core has a circular cavity in the rear. The headrest coupling mounts to headrest posts in a vehicle using hinged arms and locking clips. The headrest coupling further has a circular attachment disk that fits within the circular cavity of the tablet housing. Retractable tabs in the circumference of the attachment disk fit within tracks in the walls of the circular cavity. The tabs prevent accidental separation of the tablet housing from the headrest coupling, and allow rotation of the tablet housing when attached to the headrest coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Amy Prescott, Lawrence Zhou, Roger Widner, Farhad Nourbakhsh, Kris Verstockt, Pei-Yun Yang
  • Patent number: 8469884
    Abstract: A medical examination chair kit includes a group of sensors including electrodes in finger-tip sensors, various other types of sensors incorporated in covers attachable or placeable on a chair and load cells on an adjustable grid supporting the chair, all of which provide data which is partially processed in a transmission pocket mounted on the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Commwell Research and Development, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel David, Irving Levy
  • Publication number: 20130140861
    Abstract: A slingshot seat has a frame with a rocker bottom configured to provide a low trajectory and a high trajectory. A seat is mounted on the frame and positioned to allow a user to rock forward on the rocker bottom to a forward position of the low trajectory and positioned to allow a user to rock backward on the rocker bottom and a backward position of the high trajectory. A pair of upwardly extending arms extend from the frame. The pair of upwardly extending arms terminate in a right upper end and a left upper end. An elastic cord is attached to the right upper end and attached to the left upper end. A pocket is mounted on the elastic cord between the right upper end and the left upper end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Publication number: 20130134750
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with a function of absorbing volatile substances in an interior of a vehicle with the seat is disclosed. The vehicle seat comprises a seat frame structure, a cushioned padding member supported on the seat frame structure, and a volatile substances-absorbing member provided on a surface of the cushioned padding member which faces the seat frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TS TECH CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20130119725
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an infant seat (for example a bouncer seat) including a base frame and a support assembly having a frame and a pliable support suspended from the frame. The pliable support includes a head support portion and a foot support potion. The foot support potion of the pliable support includes an interactive feature operable to be engaged by the feet of an infant positioned in the bouncer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Huntsberger, Matthew T. Choto
  • Publication number: 20130119695
    Abstract: A seat mounting for mounting at least one motor vehicle seat on a motor vehicle body is provided. The seat mounting includes a supporting structure for accommodating the at least one seat. The supporting structure is mounted on the motor vehicle body in a pivoted fashion by means of at least one hinge and can be transferred between a normal position and a lifted loading position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
  • Publication number: 20130113248
    Abstract: A foldable chair, operable between a seating configuration and a rolling transport configuration, the foldable chair comprising a plurality of legs with a roller secured to the distal end of each leg and the proximal end of each leg secured to a column base. Extending from the column base is a column with a first and second end, the column first end secured to the column base and the second end of the column secured to a first platform or seat cushion. A second platform extends downwardly from the first platform for attaching a carrying case. Also included is a backrest rotatably secured to the first platform such that when the backrest is perpendicular to the first platform two roller elements are fully shrouded. When the backrest is rotated 90 degrees and disposed substantially parallel to the seat cushion the roller elements are exposed for rolling contact with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Brenda D. Rahm
  • Publication number: 20130106154
    Abstract: Disclosed is a seat for a small infant or child, comprising a first support member and second support member, that are pivotably attached and forming a frame, a covering, and a sanitized paper dispenser. The device can be attached to a vertical support surface, such as to the wall in a public restroom. The sanitized paper may be used to cover the seat, which prevents the infant or small child from coming in direct contact with the seat, and prevents the spread of germs, viruses, and bacteria. This provides a parent or caretaker with a safe and sanitary location to place an infant or small child while using a public restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Jacqueline Buie, James Williams
  • Publication number: 20130076088
    Abstract: The submarine phenomenon can be prevented and the accuracy of a passenger's weight measurement is improved. A vehicle seat includes a pair of fixed lower rails fixed on the floor of a passenger compartment, a pair of movable upper rails that are engaged with the fixed lower rails so as to be slidable in a front-and-rear direction with respect to each of the fixed lower rails, a sub frame which is disposed at an upper side of the movable upper rails, load sensors and that lie between the sub frame and the movable upper rails, brackets and which are disposed so as to erect them on each of the movable upper rails, and a submarine pipe 11 which is crossed between the brackets. The submarine pipe is disposed to be slidable in a left-and-right direction with respect to the right bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TS TECH CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8388061
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display; and a slide mechanism including: a motor that is configured to move the display between a stored position and a use position, the display being stored in a case member of the display device in the stored position, the display being ejected outside of the case in the use position; and a grappling member, which is configured to engage with a member to be grappled, in the use position, wherein the display is tilted when the grappling member is engaged with the member to be grappled in the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yuko Saito, Satoru Kuno
  • Patent number: 8388055
    Abstract: A portable table and seating combination is disclosed. The combination includes at least a first portion of a hinge attached to a tabletop portion. The tabletop portion includes at least a top surface, and a plurality of edge portions extending from the top surface. The top surface in combination with the plurality of edge portions forms a seating confinement compartment. The combination further includes at least a retractable leg support attached to the tabletop portion. The retractable leg support resides adjacent the seating confinement compartment, and in an extended position the retractable leg support, supports the tabletop portion at a predetermined distance above a surface. The combination also includes at least a seating portion configured for confinement within the seating confinement compartment. In a first embodiment, the seating portion is an integrated seating portion. In an alternate embodiment, the seating portion is a freestanding seating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ravi K. Sawhney
  • Publication number: 20130049418
    Abstract: The present invention is a compact seating and backpack device that includes a trapezoid-shaped backpack portion with two sides that includes a slit on each said side of the backpack portion, a cube-shaped bottom portion with a top surface that is hingedly attached to the backpack portion and a pair of telescoping rods that are attached to the bottom portion and extend to the backpack portion. There is also a plurality of waterproof fabric sheets that are disposed across the top surface of the bottom portion that serve as a sitting support and an overall cross-leg design that includes a plurality of aluminum crossing u-shaped braces that form an x-shaped support to the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Jason Horn
  • Publication number: 20130038100
    Abstract: The present invention is an infant stimulation device to be used by a caregiver sitting in a chair and cradling an infant against the caregiver's chest. It is comprised of several strips of fabric with different patterns and textures sewn together at their edges. It has narrowed ends that can fit between the arms or slats of a chair, and the narrowed ends are padded to provide lumbar support for the sitting caregiver. The different patterns and textures of the fabric are designed to stimulate the infant by providing visual and textural contrasts. This encourages the infant to lift and turn his head, and reach out with his hands, stimulating necessary motor development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Elizabeth Paulson, Eric Paulson
  • Publication number: 20130038104
    Abstract: A lounger seat, as for infants or children, having a body with a seating area, sidewalls for retaining the child in the seating area, and a non-flat lower surface for supporting the lounger on a support surface. In example embodiments, the non-flat lower surface allows rocking of the lounger. A kickstand or brace is optionally extendable to block the lounger from rocking, or retractable to permit rocking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen BURNS, Jacob SCLARE, David GILBERT
  • Publication number: 20130038102
    Abstract: An opportunity for stimulating an occupant of a vehicle seat in order to activate his/her body and mind is provided. For this purpose, a vehicle seat system includes a vehicle seat with a massage device for influencing the seat contour integrated into the seat back and a control unit for controlling the massage device. The system also includes a communication device that can transmit at least one instruction to an occupant of the vehicle seat in response to the control of the massage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Sven Friderich, Gudrun Schoenherr
  • Patent number: 8371646
    Abstract: A portable table and seating combination is disclosed. The combination includes at least a first portion of a hinge attached to a tabletop portion. The tabletop portion includes at least a top surface, and a plurality of edge portions extending from the top surface. The top surface in combination with the plurality of edge portions forms a seating confinement compartment. The combination further includes at least a retractable leg support attached to the tabletop portion. The retractable leg support resides adjacent the seating confinement compartment, and in an extended position the retractable leg support, supports the tabletop portion at a predetermined distance above a surface. The combination also includes at least a seating portion configured for confinement within the seating confinement compartment. In a first embodiment, the seating portion is an integrated seating portion. In an alternate embodiment, the seating portion is a freestanding seating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ravi K. Sawhney
  • Publication number: 20130020844
    Abstract: An automobile seat with a massage device (3) with at least one massaging element (3a) to stimulate and/or massage the neck and/or shoulder area which includes a seat back (1) and a headrest (2). The massage device (3) is connected with the seat back (1) on its upper section (1a) facing the headrest (2), and may be adjusted relative to the seat back without having to adjust the headrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventor: Claudia Worlitz
  • Publication number: 20120313403
    Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies having at least one seat back support and at least one seat pan coupled to the at least one seat back support. The passenger seat assemblies may also include at least one pair of armrests coupled to the at least one seat back support, a seat support structure having at least one seat pan mounting surface and a framework, wherein the at least one seat pan is coupled to the at least one seat pan mounting surface, and/or at least one headrest pivotally coupled to the at least one seat back support with at least one pair of extensions coupled to the at least one headrest or the at least one seat back support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, Oscar Ruiz Lara
  • Publication number: 20120299344
    Abstract: Vehicle including a seat support structure, a cushion arranged thereon and having an upper surface for supporting an occupying item and that deflects downward as a function of weight of the occupying item, and a sensor system including a force-measuring device that responds to downward deflection of the cushion. An interrogator sends a signal to the force-measuring device and the force-measuring device transmits, after receipt of the signal from the interrogator, a return signal to the interrogator related to the response of the force-measuring device to the downward deflection of the cushion. In a method for obtaining an indication of weight of an occupying item of the seat, a signal is transmitted from the interrogator on the vehicle to the force-measuring device and from the force-measuring device, the transmitted return signal related to the response of the force-measuring device to the downward deflection of the cushion is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: David S Breed, Wendell C. Johnson, Wilbur E. DuVall
  • Patent number: 8317264
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat for a means of transport, having a supporting structure (1, 2, 3, 4), on which seating surface (5) and backrest (6) are mounted, and having a seat crossbeam (3, 4) of hollow design. The invention provides for the cavity of the seat crossbeam (3, 4) to contain electrical and/or electronic components (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Lufthansa Technick AG
    Inventors: Harald Merensky, Stefan Kahabka, Andrew Muirhead
  • Publication number: 20120292960
    Abstract: The aircraft passenger seat headrest (20) includes a carrier (21) and a helmet (22) for at least partially housing the head of the passenger. The helmet is attached to the carrier and is movably mounted in relation to the carrier (21). Said helmet includes a body and at least one portion (32, 34) that is movably mounted onto the body to extend the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS
    Inventor: Bernard Guering
  • Publication number: 20120280540
    Abstract: A baby car carrier dimensioned to hold a small child safely in a motor vehicle. The base of the device sets atop a car seat and is secured by means of a seatbelt. A frame is rotatably affixed to the top of the base. The top of the frame is concave and slidably supports the convex bottom of a cradle assembly. The cradle assembly can recline relative to the frame by motorized means. A plurality of padded nesting inserts are provided on top of the cradle assembly allowing for growing children by successive removal of the nesting inserts. Variations further include cup holders, trays, a retractable shade, a headrest, an inflatable pillow, vibration, heat, and an arm to dangle a toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Bobby Pedraza, Ruben Pedraza, Sonia Vega
  • Publication number: 20120267925
    Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
  • Patent number: 8283801
    Abstract: The invention essentially concerns an aircraft seat, comprising control units, at least one node to execute a particular action or function, and a display for viewing video data. The node and the display are capable of being actuated by the control units. A keyboard for transmitting a command signal addressed to the control units is connected to the control units. The control units are shared between the display, the keyboard and the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: SiT
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Petitpierre
  • Publication number: 20120248832
    Abstract: An infant seat for simulating vehicle movement comprising: a base; an infant seat, where the infant seat is secured within the base; and a means for movement of the base, where the movements simulate the movement of a moving vehicle. The movements replicate a vehicle accelerating, decelerating, braking and occasional bumps that may be similar to a moving vehicle. The movement of the base may be powered by a motor that has various speed options associated with the movement. The infant seat may also include a handle and a visor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Lori Boncher
  • Publication number: 20120235453
    Abstract: A seat mounting assembly including a swingarm configured for attachment to spaced-apart floor tracks, and a plinth having a seat mounted thereon mounted on the swingarm such that the swingarm is configured to deflect in a direction away from the plinth in response to floor deformation. An assembly for mounting a suite-style seat supported on a plinth to spaced floor tracks to isolate the plinth from floor deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Bechtold, Timothy E. Fry, James R. Penley, Gregory Nield, Marc F. Pearce
  • Publication number: 20120235452
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a support structure and a head restraint supported by the support structure and being movable relative to the support structure between a first position and a second position. An actuator is connected to the head restraint for moving the head restraint, and a controller is in communication with the actuator. A sensor array is supported by one of the support structure and the head restraint and in communication with the controller. The sensor array has a first region and a second region. The sensor array is configured to sense an input of the first region and second region being sequentially activated. The sensor array communicates the input to the controller, and the controller causing the actuator to move the head restraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, David A. Hein, Gerald S. Locke
  • Publication number: 20120235450
    Abstract: An infant seat comprising an upper torso support, a lower torso support pivotally articulated to the upper torso support and a seat supporting structure; at least one of the upper torso support or the lower torso support is pivotally articulated to the seat supporting structure, the seat further comprising a converting mechanism for converting the seat between at least an angular position in which the upper torso support is inclined with respect to the lower torso support, and a planar position in which the upper torso support and the lower torso support are substantially co-planar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: TINY LOVE LTD.
    Inventors: Shoshana OREN, Hagai HARDUFF, Amit AVIGDOR, Giora SHACHAL
  • Publication number: 20120223554
    Abstract: A seat according to the invention, in particular a vehicle seat (25), comprises a seat frame (29), a seat surface (31) and at least one deformation element acting between the seat frame (29) and the seat surface (31), at least the one deformation element being capable of automatic activation in order to compensate actively for vibrations transmitted via the seat frame (29) to a person sitting on the seat. The invention also relates to a method for activating a deformation element of a seat, in particular a vehicle seat (25), which acts between a seat frame (29) and a seat surface (31) of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jeroen Lem, Karl Michael Siebertz
  • Patent number: 8251445
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring and/or entertainment system (1), especially for a child seat (10), having at least one electronic assembly (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) for displaying and/or recording images, films or film sequences, and having a molded body (2) in which the at least one electronic assembly (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is mounted and held. In order that the monitoring/entertainment system (1) can be used for a child seat (10) when the seat shell (12) of the child seat (10) is aligned in the direction opposite to the direction of travel, according to the invention the molded body (2) has at least one fixing element (3) which is arranged to form a force-based connection to the base frame (11) of the child seat (10), wherein when the molded body (2) is in the state in which it is fixed to the base frame (11) of the child seat (10) the front side (2a) of the molded body (2) and the electronic assembly (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) mounted in the molded body (2) face towards the seat shell (12) of the child seat (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Cybex Industrial Ltd.
    Inventor: Martin Pos
  • Patent number: 8251455
    Abstract: A fishing chair mountable on a pier railing or truck tailgate, which includes a frame, for supporting a chair seat; a first arm member extending from the frame to a point above the seat; a pair of finger members extending from the first arm member for engaging over and around a pier railing or truck tailgate; a second arm member extending from the frame for resting against a face of a wall of the pier or tailgate for allowing the chair to cantilever out from the pier wall or tailgate without making contact with the ground below; and a leg extending downward from the frame and having a pair of wheels so that the fishing chair can be rolled onto and away from the mounting position. There is further included a rod holder mounted on the first arm member. In this embodiment the seat is positioned to have a user face the pier railing when the chair is mounted thereupon; and the seat is positioned to have a user face away from the truck tailgate when the chair is mounted thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Midkiff, John R. Tolbert, Sr., John R. Tolbert, II
  • Publication number: 20120212018
    Abstract: The chair-type massage apparatus is characterized in that, when placed with its back facing a room wall, it can be located near the wall and, when its seat is made movable back-and-forth, the leg kneading device mounted at the front of the seat can be used without being obstructed by the back-and-forth movement. The chair-type massage apparatus 1 comprises the seat 2, the base frame 6, and the backrest 3 reclinably mounted at the rear of the seat. During reclining, the upper end of the backrest moves vertically along one vertical line. The leg kneading device is mounted at the front of the seat. The base frame has the seat moving mechanism 15 for moving the seat at least in the front-rear direction, and the seat has the position changing mechanism 16 for effecting positional change of the leg kneading device relative to the seat while maintaining the relative distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Tetsuya Ishikawa, Koichi Numata, Shinsaku Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8235895
    Abstract: A medical examination chair kit includes a group of sensors including electrodes in finger-tip sensors, various other types of sensors incorporated in covers attachable or placeable on a chair and load cells on an adjustable grid supporting the chair, all of which provide data which is partially processed in a transmission pocket mounted on the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Commwell Research and Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel David, Irving Levy
  • Publication number: 20120181826
    Abstract: Occupant classification system (“OCS”) sensor covers include a sensor cover portion with an interior cavity, wherein the sensor cover portion at least partially covers an OCS sensor when the OCS sensor cover is connected to a seat assembly, and a link arm cover portion pivotally connected to a rear of the sensor cover portion, wherein the link arm cover portion includes a crossbar connector extending from a free end of the link arm cover portion, wherein the crossbar connector rotatably couples the link arm cover portion to a crossbar of the seat assembly, and wherein the link arm cover portion transitions between a raised position and a lowered position when the seat assembly moves through a vertical range of motion such that the link arm cover portion shields a link arm of the seat assembly throughout the vertical range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wallace Sosnowski, John Fredrik Runske
  • Patent number: 8220873
    Abstract: The Booster Seat System is a lightweight, portable, non-mechanical, affordable system in its own carrying case, which enables people with diminished strength in the back and/or legs, such as recovering surgical patients, elderly, disabled, or obese people and/or pregnant women, to comfortably and safely attain a standing position from most seating arrangements without the assistance of another person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventors: Deborah Muller Kemp, Marilyn Lorraine Lokken
  • Publication number: 20120153689
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat for a vehicle, in particular for all-terrain vehicles, with at least one seat area extending in the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle and in the width-wise direction (Y) of the vehicle for receiving a person, a backrest for supporting the back of the person and a holding device connected in the vertical direction (Z) under the seat area and to the latter for keeping the seat area at a distance from a coupling region for coupling the seat to the vehicle, wherein the holding device has at least one spring device for the movable arrangement at least for a time of at least the seat area with respect to the coupling region in the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle and/or in the width-wise direction (Y) of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Erwin HALLER, Jens KOLB
  • Patent number: 8201203
    Abstract: An entertainment system includes a video system mounted within an automobile headrest, the headrest including a headrest body in which the video system is mounted. A cooling system is integrated with the headrest for maintaining the video system at a desirable temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher J. Vitito
  • Publication number: 20120119548
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest which is provided at the seat part so as to be rotatable, wherein the seat part and the backrest can be transferred into an easy entry position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: James Abraham, Bernd Engels, Peter Szegeny, Johann Schreier
  • Publication number: 20120112505
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for creating an individually delimited zone of a passenger cabin in a means of transport for at least one passenger seat. The device comprises a modular cabin element that has been attached in a positionally variable manner to stationary guide rails of the passenger seat by way of quick-release fasteners. Associated with this cabin element is an extendable and affixable privacy screen roller blind that forms a flexible dividing element, which privacy screen roller blind extends from the underside of the hatrack or the PSU panel or the ceiling arrangement, and in the lateral region in addition the sidewall lining of the passenger cabin, to the modular cabin element, and by means of which privacy screen roller blind an individually delimited zone can be implemented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias Breuer, Michael Mosler
  • Publication number: 20120104812
    Abstract: A device configured to be installed in a vehicle seat for estimating an occupant weight. The device includes a bladder and a pressure sensor. The bladder is configured to define a cavity characterized as having a center of gravity. The bladder is effective to retain a fluid and pressurize the fluid in response to an occupant weight upon the bladder. The bladder is also configured to define an opening to the cavity. The pressure sensor is coupled directly to the opening in a manner effective to seal the opening and locate the pressure sensor proximate to the center of gravity. The pressure sensor provides a pressure signal indicative of the occupant weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: DENNIS P. GRIFFIN, ANDREW H. CURTIS
  • Publication number: 20120080915
    Abstract: A vibration seat (20) comprising a seat body (22), a sitting portion (24) supported by the seat body, and a vibrator (4). The sitting portion (24) is free to vibrate relative to the seat body (22). The vibrator (4) is connected to the sitting portion (24) at a single node (1) and is free to move relative to the seat body (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: PORTER AND DAVIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Timothy John Porter, Dilwyn Clive Davies
  • Publication number: 20120080916
    Abstract: A camouflage hunting blind system comprising a hanger with a distal and a proximate end, the proximate end of the hanger comprises an S-hook for suspending a hammock chair which is then cloaked within a camouflaged covering. The distal end of the hanger is positioned against tree with the proximate end pointing upward and away from the tree at a 45 degree angle wherein both ends are secured using a tether. The camouflage hunting blind system is positioned so a user's feet may touch the ground to rotate hammock chair for (through) 360 degrees of view. The hammock chair may be reversible, having a first side with natural (nature camouflage) colorings and a second side with hunter orange or other suitable coloring (dark or other.) Camouflage hunting blind system may have a camouflage coloring on the outside and a dark coloring on the inside, and weigh less that 10 lbs, and sets up in a very short time. Camouflaged covering encapsulates hammock chair, concealing scent and providing warmth for its user(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Kirk Stringer
  • Patent number: 8146989
    Abstract: A child soothing device includes a frame comprising a structural support, a housing coupled to the structural support and comprising a cover with an opening, and a speaker including a speaker driver and a speaker chamber. The speaker driver has a diaphragm disposed relative to the opening in the cover for external sound wave propagation via displacement of the diaphragm, and the speaker chamber has a volume defined by the housing and in communication with the diaphragm for internal sound wave propagation via the displacement of the diaphragm. The device further includes a partition within the housing to further define the volume of the speaker chamber. The volume may include a region obliquely oriented relative to the diaphragm to support a low frequency response of the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Godiska, Joshua E. Clapper, Nick Efthemios Papageorge
  • Publication number: 20120049588
    Abstract: A fold and tumble vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion having an underside that forms a floor surface when the seat cushion is rotated to a stowed position, and a seat flap attached to the seat cushion for bridging a gap formed between the seat cushion and an adjacent vehicle floor surface when the seat cushion is in the stowed position. The seat flap has an outer sleeve formed of a first material and an insert received in the sleeve formed of a second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jason Miles Baker, Todd Alan Morris
  • Patent number: 8118362
    Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided. The vehicle seat includes a sheet-like sensor member, a sheet-like electric device, and a seat main body configuring a sitting portion and including therein the sensor member and the electric device while overlapping each other. The electric device is provided between a pad member which forms a cushion element of the seat main body and a skin cover which covers an outer surface side of the pad member, and the sensor member is provided between the electric device and the skin cover. The electric device is formed with a through hole, so that a measuring circuit unit which is wired and connected to the sensor member is provided in an inner surface side of the electric device, and the measuring circuit unit is accommodated in a recessed portion formed in the pad member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Seiya Nishimura, Fumitoshi Akaike, Shoichi Yamanaka