Abstract: The invention relates to a device for steering a motor vehicle, the device comprising at least one steering means to be actuated by a driver, the means being coupled electrically with at least one steerable wheel of the motor vehicle. The device further comprises a seat for the driver, the seat including a seat part which forms a seat area, and a backrest part. The steering means are coupled with the seat part and are longitudinally displaceable together with it.

Abstract: A seat position sensor including a generally u-shaped housing and a cover disposed on the housing for blocking entry contaminants into a shunt opening of the housing. A sensor including mounting wings that flex upon mounting is also provided, as is a sensor including an integral connector, and a two-piece sensor configuration. A PCB including a heat throttle trace and a heat sink region, and a supply voltage circuit for a Hall Effect sensor including a parallel connected varistor are also provided.

Abstract: An athletic sideline seating device having storage capability and removable and replaceable signage is disclosed. A seating apparatus defining a storage area is provided, on which one or more sign elements can be coupled. The storage area may be accessed in a number of ways, for example, by hinged seat or front panel, or by an access door in one or more sides. The device is portable and may include handles, moving elements and lightweight materials for that purpose. Additionally, the invention may include a trainer's table and/or an equipment table that are storable within the seating apparatus and easily coupled to the outside of the seating apparatus.

Abstract: An anchoring system for releasably engaging a seat assembly to a fixed console of a work or gaming station, such as typically found in casinos and game rooms. A set of complimentary, interlocking components is provided wherein one member of each set is affixed to the chair assembly, and the companion member of each such set is affixed to the fixed console of a gaming station. Each of the complimentary members of the interlocking components is located on the chair assembly and console of the fixed station, respectively, so that when engaged, each of the chair assembly and fixed station is properly aligned relative to one another, and the chair assembly has been effectively immobilized relative to its position vis-à-vis the fixed station.

Abstract: A cable guide is provided for a movable body such as a chair having legs with casters. The cable guide guides a cable attached to the movable member away from the casters during movement of the movable member and/or horizontal rotation of a portion of the movable member.

Abstract: A transportable adjustable seat assembly comprising, upper, lower and intermediate sleeves having telescopic interconnections, a seat on the upper sleeve transporting structure including wheels carried by the lower sleeve and adjustable locking elements associated with at least two of the sleeves for locking said two sleeves in selected positions of vertical height adjustment.

Abstract: An attachment structure for installing a load sensor to a vehicle seat includes the load sensor having a plate-shaped strain unit and a strain gauge for detecting a strain of the plate-shaped strain unit. The load sensor is structured that one end of the plate-shaped strain unit is fixed to a seating portion of the vehicle seat and the other end of the strain unit is fixed to a vehicle body. Also, a strain portion is defined between each fixed end of the plate-shaped strain unit, and the strain portion is deformable in a vertical direction relative to the vehicle seat. In addition, a load input point from the seating portion is defined approximately at a central portion of the strain portion of the plate-shaped strain unit.

Abstract: An electronic gambling unit for allowing a user to play a video gambling game, may generally include a seating unit having an enclosure defining an at least partially enclosed space, the enclosure being sized to at least partially enclose the user when the user is seated in the seating unit and a display unit operatively associated with the seating unit, the display unit being capable of generating color images. The electronic gambling unit may further include an input device that allows the user to make a plurality of input selections when the user is seated in the seating unit, a currency-accepting mechanism that is capable of allowing the user to deposit a medium of currency and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the input device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating patient chair mounted with an integrated ear diagnosis and treatment unit that controls the position of a microscope 48 and a monitor 50 rotating around the rotating patient chair 30 at a predetermined angle or 180 degrees, the unit including: suctioners 44, 52, a treatment board 46, a blood pressure tester 54 and a manipulating switch box 40 for controlling the diagnosis and treatment tools, and the monitor 50 and the microscope 48 positioned in correspondence with the patient's ears anatomically positioned at 180 degrees to enable the patient to observe all of the treatment processes to the ear parts including the thin, dark auditory canals and eardrums on the monitor 50 installed at an opposite side and to enable the practitioner to explain all of the treatment processes shown on the monitor to the patient and his guardians, thereby improving reliability on the practitioner and the treatment processes and maximizing the treatment effects, and performing diagnosis

Abstract: A chair for a female in labor that includes a frame, and a ball for providing a seat for the female in labor. The frame includes a base, a back support member, and a horizontal moving assembly for movably adjusting the back support member horizontally relative to the base. The base includes a rim portion, a plate, and a pair of feet. The back support member includes a pair of feet, a pair of legs that have a pair of lower portions and a pair of upper portions, a transverse member, a plate with a throughslot, a back support assembly, and a vertical moving assembly for movably adjusting the back support assembly vertically relative to the upper portions of the pair of legs thereof. The back support assembly includes a cushion. The horizontal-moving assembly includes a pair of sleeves, and a pair of pins. The vertical moving assembly includes a threaded shaft, a pair of pins, and an internally threaded pin.

Abstract: A lawn furniture attachment for providing additional comfort and protection to an existing piece of lawn furniture while including a unique information transferring apparatus. The lawn furniture attachment includes a cushion with an extendable flagging mechanism stored internal to the cushion. The cushion is attachable to the tubular frame section of most current traditional pieces of lawn furniture. The cushion can be attached as a headrest, armrest or most preferably a footrest. The flagging mechanism can be extracted from inside the cushion and placed in a vertical position. The flagging mechanism can then be extended vertically to visually attract the attention of others.

Abstract: A transportable adjustable seat assembly comprising, upper, lower and intermediate sleeves having telescopic interfit, a seat on the upper sleeve transporting structure including

Abstract: A detachable storage device for a desk for providing a storage area for a desk. The detachable storage device for a desk includes a first container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from and being integrally coupled to the bottom wall. A securing assembly removeably secures the first container to a desk. A second container has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the second container. The peripheral wall of the second container is attached to the securing assembly. A pencil sharpener is attached to an upper edge of the second container. A third container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall having a height generally equal to a height of the peripheral wall of said first container.

Abstract: A fishing chair including a folding chair portion comprising a seat portion and a seat back portion foldably coupled together. The seat portion has front and rear inverted U-shaped legs foldably coupled thereto. The rear leg has a central aperture therethrough. A fishing rod support is secured to the folding chair. An umbrella support is secured to the folding chair. An anchor stake is dimensioned for extending through the central aperture in the rear leg of the folding chair portion.

Abstract: A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least one leg support member. The leg support member is coupled to the upper member and is releasably coupled to the body. The frame is positionable in a first configuration, wherein the upper member is substantially disposed over the upper surface of the body thereby forming a cover, and a second configuration, in which the frame is decoupled from the body and placed on a generally horizontal surface thereby forming a table. The frame includes means for releasably coupling the at least one leg support member to the body without the use of tools. A table includes a generally planar and substantially rigid first member, and leg support members. The first member substantially extends between and connects the leg support members.

Abstract: A man-computer interfacing device comprises a truncated seat and a thoracolumbar rest that enforce an ergonomic and erect posture of a computer operator operating a computer. An anti-slouching strut connect both seat and rest. A stem, a base with or with casters support and give mobility to the device. The device further comprises platforms for keyboard, mouse, touch pad and accessories. These platforms are maintained and positioned at a level below the surface whereon the display screen and monitor of the computer and the like are. These platforms cause the muscles of the neck, shoulders and upper extremities of the operator to be in relaxed position.

Abstract: A seating device having a heat source fluidly connected to a substantially hollow bench which defines an interior space, a substantially hollow deck extending outwardly from the footwall of the bench, perforations in the frontal wall of the base to exhaust pressurized heated air from the interior space of the bench into the deck, and perforations in the top surface of the deck to exhaust pressurized heated air from the deck and into the atmosphere. The pressurized heated air warms the entire outer surface of the bench and the deck. The pressurized heated air exhausting from the perforations in the top surface of the deck warms the entire region in front of the bench. The seating device provides heat to the entire body of a person sitting on its bench or standing on its deck.

Abstract: A retractable stepping stool for mounting beneath sink counter tops, wherein compression assemblies, a step lever and a step provide above-sink level elevation for easy and comfortable accessibility to the sink by a child or other below average height individual.

Abstract: This invention relates to the adjustment button to control the control valve of gas(oil) cylinder for adjustment of height of swivel chair. It can be or of slant of swivel chair and simultaneously used as the palm massage to stimulate a respective portion of human body and accordingly stimulate the human body to guarantee healthy living. The push button means 300 is connected to the control valve of gas cylinder 200 via wire cable 400 and not only provides adjustment function to adjust the height of seat 110 of swivel chair or slant of back 120 of chair, but also can be used palm massaging means 500 to massage the palm.

Abstract: An anchoring system for releasably engaging a seat assembly to a fixed console of a work or gaming station, such as typically found in casinos and game rooms. A set of complimentary, interlocking components is provided wherein one member of each set is affixed to the chair assembly, and the companion member of each such set is affixed to the fixed console of a gaming station. Each of the complimentary members of the interlocking components is located on the chair assembly and console of the fixed station, respectively, so that when engaged, each of the chair assembly and fixed station is properly aligned relative to one another, and the chair assembly has been effectively immobilized relative to its position vis-à-vis the fixed station.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic moving up and down type hair washing apparatus which is preferable to a barber shop or a beauty salon in the design.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism is provided for a game machine chair. The chair is securely mounted to a planar base having a front edge. The game machine is provided with a downwardly opening locking channel with a front wall that faces the chair. Tapered structures on the base and/or on the locking channel cooperate to align the base with the locking channel. The base further includes a locking aperture or a locking projection near the front edge of the base. A latch is trapped in a latch cavity of the locking channel. Forward sliding movement of the base on the floor causes the front edge of the base to engage the latch. These sliding forces will lift the latch sufficiently for the latch to align with the locking aperture or projection on the base. This engagement holds the base and the chair in fixed relationship to the gaming machine. A key way is provided in the locking channel and is accessible by a key to disengage the latch from the base to enable the worker to access the machine.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes provisions that allow the infant carrier to easily and conveniently mount to either a stroller or a base. The infant carrier also includes an actuator that operates both the stroller and base releasing mechanisms.

Abstract: The seat preferably is designed as a bucket seat having a seating surface and a backrest surface and at least one of the two surfaces or both are designed as an advertising surface. The advertising surface typically is designed in such a way that the replacement of advertising vehicles may be effected in simple fashion.

Abstract: A passenger chair or a group of passenger chairs, particularly in an aircraft cabin, is equipped with a convenience device that includes an open storage bail which can hold only flat articles but not waste material, and a waste container for holding waste material but not flat articles. The storage bail and waste container form either a mounting unit or retrofit kit or are separate components. In both instances the mounting unit and the separate components are secured to a back facing area of a chair or group of chairs. The separate components are preferably so constructed that individual retrofit kits are provided.

Abstract: A portable tailgate padded seat for comforting the user while one sits upon the tailgate. The portable tailgate padded seat includes a pair of seat members each having a padded member securely enclosed with a cover member with the seat members being hingedly attached end-to-end; and also includes a shoulder strap being securely attached to one of the seat members; and further includes a plurality of fastening members securely attached to the seat members.

Abstract: A stow-away vehicle transmission shift system adapted to be pivotally attached to a drivers seat of said vehicle is provided according to the invention. The stow-away vehicle transmission shift system includes an axle affixed to the drivers seat, a swing arm having an upper end and a lower end, with the lower end being pivotally attached to the axle, and an electronic wire shift mechanism and an associated gearshift lever mounted on the upper end of the swing arm, wherein the stow-away vehicle transmission shift system is capable of being pivoting with respect to the drivers seat between a forward in use position and a rearward stowed position.

Abstract: A child seat for removable attachment to a suitcase includes a collapsible frame structure formed and configured to support a seat base, a back rest, opposite arm rests, and a front leg support extending downwardly from the seat base. A size adjustable harness for securing a child in the seat is fitted to the frame structure on the seat base. Elongate strap members extend from the frame structure and include an upper pair of strap members and a lower pair of strap members, wherein strap segments of each pair of strap members are attachable by clips to form a closed loop about the suitcase. An adjustment fitting enables the strap members to be tightened in order to secure the child seat to the suitcase, thereby permitting the user to conveniently transport the suitcase and seated child, as a unit, through an airport, hotel, along a sidewalk or the like.

Abstract: A bathtub mountable chair seat for the transfer of a physically challenged bather from the exterior of a typical bathtub to the interior of the bathtub for bathing. The chair seat allows wheelchair accessibility in confined spaces and mechanical maneuverability in transferring the bather. The chair seat provides support for the legs or the any portion or member of the legs of the bather during transfer and/or while bathing. The chair seat has a back attached thereto suitable for supporting the bather in a sitting position. The chair seat has a leg extension housing mounted thereto in such a way as to allow selectable extension of a portion thereof that supports the bather's legs. The chair seat along with the leg extension housing is rotatably affixed to a rectangular member that is slidably insertable into a rack adapted to rest on the longitudinal edges of the bathtub. The chair seat has an arcuately shaped telescoping frame canopy mounted thereto to aid the bather in standing while bathing.

Abstract: An operational guide mounted to an adjustable chair as well as a chair including an operational guide. The operational guide includes a card having a pictorial guide for operating the adjustable chair located on the top side of the card. The operational guide also includes a device for mounting the card to the bottom of the seat of the chair. The mounting device is adapted to allow the card to move between an extended position wherein the pictorial guide is visible to an occupant of the chair and a retracted position wherein the pictorial guide is not visible to the occupant of the chair. Also, the mounting device holds the card so that the orientation of the pictorial guide corresponds to the orientation of the controls for adjusting the chair when the card is in the extended position.

Abstract: An inflatable beach chair is disclosed having the appearance of a shoe. The inflatable beach chair comprises a seat portion which corresponds to a tongue of the shoe and a beach blanket which is detachably mounted to the seat portion. The chair has two side storage compartments which correspond to eyelets for laces of the shoe. A base corresponds to a sole of a shoe. A cavity has a cover, the cavity corresponding to a foot opening of a shoe while the cavity is adapted to receive a cooler. The beach chair is fabricated of a resilient sheet material thereby being capable of achieving a load supporting state when inflated and being stored in a small volume when deflated. The beach chair includes at least one fill stem and valve combination adapted to inflate or deflate the beach chair as desired.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle climate control system is capable of simultaneously providing fully heated air exiting one air outlet while also providing fully cooled air exiting from a second air outlet. Another aspect of the present invention provides simultaneous and independently controlled air volumes exiting from two different air outlets while receiving air through one or more common air inlets. Yet another aspect of the present invention climate control system employs a single evaporator and two suction blowers arranged downstream of the evaporator. A further aspect of the present invention uses a single evaporator and two heaters angularly disposed in relation to each other. The automotive vehicle climate control system of the present invention further includes a single unit having a front heater and front outlet providing air flow forward of the unit, and a rear heater and rear air outlet providing air flow behind the unit.