Combined Patents (Class 297/217.1)
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Publication number: 20130221715Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Jörg Mantke, Peter Dubec
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Publication number: 20130214571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicants: PETER OPSVIK AS, STOKKE ASInventors: Peter Opsvik, Ingegjerd Eidsvik
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Publication number: 20130207425Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Publication number: 20130200668Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Eric B. Michalak, Joseph Rajkumar, Mark Kowalski, Vijay Havali, Jeffrey P. Medvecky
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Publication number: 20130187419Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventor: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
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Publication number: 20130181492Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Amy Prescott, Lawrence Zhou, Roger Widner, Farhad Nourbakhsh, Kris Verstockt, Pei-Yun Yang
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Patent number: 8469884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Commwell Research and Development, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel David, Irving Levy
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Publication number: 20130140861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Publication number: 20130134750Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: TS TECH CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130119725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Kurt J. Huntsberger, Matthew T. Choto
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Publication number: 20130119695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
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Publication number: 20130113248Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Brenda D. Rahm
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Publication number: 20130106154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Jacqueline Buie, James Williams
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Publication number: 20130076088Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: TS TECH CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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Patent number: 8388061Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yuko Saito, Satoru Kuno
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Patent number: 8388055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Ravi K. Sawhney
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Publication number: 20130049418Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Jason Horn
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Publication number: 20130038100Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Elizabeth Paulson, Eric Paulson
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Publication number: 20130038104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen BURNS, Jacob SCLARE, David GILBERT
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Publication number: 20130038102Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Daimler AGInventors: Sven Friderich, Gudrun Schoenherr
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Patent number: 8371646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventor: Ravi K. Sawhney
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Publication number: 20130020844Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventor: Claudia Worlitz
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Publication number: 20120313403Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, Oscar Ruiz Lara
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Publication number: 20120299344Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: David S Breed, Wendell C. Johnson, Wilbur E. DuVall
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Patent number: 8317264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Lufthansa Technick AGInventors: Harald Merensky, Stefan Kahabka, Andrew Muirhead
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Publication number: 20120292960Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONSInventor: Bernard Guering
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Publication number: 20120280540Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Bobby Pedraza, Ruben Pedraza, Sonia Vega
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Publication number: 20120267925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 8283801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: SiTInventor: Jean-Luc Petitpierre
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Publication number: 20120248832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Lori Boncher
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Publication number: 20120235453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Donald Bechtold, Timothy E. Fry, James R. Penley, Gregory Nield, Marc F. Pearce
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Publication number: 20120235452Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Arjun Yetukuri, David A. Hein, Gerald S. Locke
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Publication number: 20120235450Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: TINY LOVE LTD.Inventors: Shoshana OREN, Hagai HARDUFF, Amit AVIGDOR, Giora SHACHAL
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Publication number: 20120223554Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jeroen Lem, Karl Michael Siebertz
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Patent number: 8251445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Cybex Industrial Ltd.Inventor: Martin Pos
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Patent number: 8251455Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: Thomas Midkiff, John R. Tolbert, Sr., John R. Tolbert, II
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Publication number: 20120212018Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Tetsuya Ishikawa, Koichi Numata, Shinsaku Shimizu
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Patent number: 8235895Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Commwell Research and Development Ltd.Inventors: Daniel David, Irving Levy
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Publication number: 20120181826Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Wallace Sosnowski, John Fredrik Runske
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Patent number: 8220873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventors: Deborah Muller Kemp, Marilyn Lorraine Lokken
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Publication number: 20120153689Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Erwin HALLER, Jens KOLB
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Patent number: 8201203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Vitito
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Publication number: 20120119548Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: James Abraham, Bernd Engels, Peter Szegeny, Johann Schreier
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Publication number: 20120112505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Matthias Breuer, Michael Mosler
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Publication number: 20120104812Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: DENNIS P. GRIFFIN, ANDREW H. CURTIS
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Publication number: 20120080915Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: PORTER AND DAVIES LIMITEDInventors: Timothy John Porter, Dilwyn Clive Davies
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Publication number: 20120080916Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Kirk Stringer
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Patent number: 8146989Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: James E. Godiska, Joshua E. Clapper, Nick Efthemios Papageorge
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Publication number: 20120049588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Jason Miles Baker, Todd Alan Morris
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Patent number: 8118362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignees: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso CorporationInventors: Seiya Nishimura, Fumitoshi Akaike, Shoichi Yamanaka