Abstract: A shaking apparatus for shaking a seat where a user sits down, including actuators, wherein the seat is supported by supporting parts at least at a front side, a rear left side and a right side, or a rear side, a front left side and a right side. The seat is inclined left or right by complementarily operating the actuators mounted to the left and right supporting parts to complementarily vary the distance from a floor of the left and right supporting parts, and the seat is inclined forward or backward by equally operating the actuators mounted to the left and right supporting parts to equally vary the distance of the left and right supporting parts from the floor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an infant bouncer and activity stand for entertaining an infant. The bouncer and activity stand includes at least one removable infant seat configured to hold an infant therein, with the removable infant seat of at least one of a bounceable infant seat and rotatable infant seat type. The bouncer and activity stand also has an upright support configured to receive the removable infant seat and support the removable infant seat thereon. A jumping platform is detachably securable to the upright support beneath the removable infant seat. The bouncer and activity stand also optionally has one or more toys and activities attached thereto that are configured to entertain the infant.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching to a child vehicle seat comprising: a seat cover portion for locating on a child vehicle seat; the seat cover portion defining at least two slots configured to allow a seat belt to pass therethrough. A transducer unit configured to provide mechanical vibrations; and a signal generator unit for supplying the transducer unit with an electrical signal to enable the transducer unit to mechanically vibrate.

Abstract: A theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense is provided which allows the audience to directly or indirectly sense various special effects to be absorbed in a movie by stimulating the audience's five senses and presenting environmental conditions substantially similar to the movie. The theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense includes: a seat having a seat section, a backrest, and a headrest; a motion unit allowing the seat to move vertically, horizontally, and anteroposteriorly; a vibration unit applying local vibrations to a user's hips, femoral region, and back and waist; a speaker transmitting sounds to the user; an actuator stimulating the user's back and waist; an ejection device ejecting a predetermined special effect material to the user; and a controller controlling operations of the motion unit, the vibration unit, the speaker, the actuator, and the ejection device.

Abstract: The present invention is a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus for sitting on, reclining on or lying upon. The chair or similar apparatus is capable of transmitting sound and vibrations generated by a sound source and/or a vibration source to a user's body. The sound and vibrations are transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to the chair or similar apparatus. The transmitted sound and vibrations may include translated frequencies that are generated by a translation of higher frequencies that can mainly be heard to lower frequencies that can mainly be felt. The present invention is also a method of providing vibrational energy to a user, including regulating sound and vibrations transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus.

Abstract: There is provided a chair and multimedia player comprising a sound transmission apparatus performing human-body communications. The chair and multimedia player comprise at least one sound transmission apparatus, wherein the sound transmission apparatus is disposed in a surface of the chair and multimedia player to allow a user to hear a sound signal when the user is in contact with or adjacent to the surface, and the sound transmission apparatus generates a composite signal including a sound signal and a demodulation signal restoring only the sound signal from the composite signal and outputs the generated composite signal and demodulation signal into a human body in order to restore the sound signal within the vicinity of the ears of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chair (20) comprising a gas-filled ball (8) and a base (1) which encloses the ball (8) at least in a lower region of the ball (8), the base (1) comprising a base plate (4). The base (1) has an internal diameter which is chosen in relation to the diameter of the ball (8) in such a manner as to laterally immobilize the ball (8) in the base (1). The ball (8) is at least partially covered by a fabric or netting (7).

Abstract: An infant seat base removably retaining an infant seat having a seat forward end which a seated infant faces and for simulating the sensations of travel in a road vehicle includes at least one vibration mechanism transmitting vibration into the seat for simulating vehicle vibration from tire movement over road surface irregularities; a recorded sound storing and playing mechanism for playing the sound of a moving road vehicle to an infant in the seat; a view simulation back drop structure having the appearance of a road vehicle seat backrest secured to the base at the seat forward end; and a base circuit including a power source delivering power through the circuit to the at least one vibration mechanism and to the recorded sound storing and playing mechanism.

Abstract: A mobile salon chair is provided that can include a mobile salon chair and optionally an auxiliary stool, a water system and/or a water module. The auxiliary stool can optionally be selectively stored within the mobile salon chair. The mobile salon chair is designed to be transportable from room to room within a facility by pushing or pulling the mobile salon chair so as to provide personal care services at various facilities and/or locations within a facility.

Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle, especially an aircraft, in which seats are arranged in a plurality of generally parallel ranks, each rank extending in a fore-and-aft direction, and in a plurality of rows, each row extending at an angle other than a right angle with respect to said fore-and-aft direction and wherein adjacent seats in a row overlap in a transverse direction. In the preferred embodiment, the seats of a row also overlap in said fore-and-aft direction and include a truncated armrest at one side of the seat arranged to fit behind an adjacent seat. The seats further include an armrest at the other side of the seat, the armrest comprising a bar which extends from the rear of the seat so that a portion of one seat is located beneath the armrest provided at said other side of an adjacent seat.

Abstract: A heated collapsible article of furniture is provided. The article of furniture has a collapsible frame movable from an open orientation to a collapsed orientation. A heating element is formed integrally with the article of furniture and is configured for converting electrical energy to thermal energy. A rechargeable electrical storage device is couple to the heating element and configured to receive electrical energy photovoltaically and provide the electrical energy to the heating element.

Abstract: Spa apparatuses are provided. In this regard, a representative spa apparatus, among others, includes a basin structure and housing. The housing has an outer surface that has a partial oval shape and an opening that is located in front of the housing and designed to contain a chair. The housing is coupled to the basin structure at a bottom portion of the housing.

Abstract: A multimedia chair (200) includes an electronic module having an electronic processor and at least one electronic controller operatively connected to the electronic processor. A visual display (120) is connected to the electronic module and operatively communicates with the electronic processor. A base (202) structure connected to the electronic module is connected to a chair (200).

Abstract: A theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense is provided which allows the audience to directly or indirectly sense various special effects to be absorbed in a movie by stimulating the audience's five senses and presenting environmental conditions substantially similar to the movie. The theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense includes: a seat having a seat section, a backrest, and a headrest; a motion unit allowing the seat to move vertically, horizontally, and anteroposteriorly; a vibration unit applying local vibrations to a user's hips, femoral region, and back and waist; a speaker transmitting sounds to the user; an actuator stimulating the user's back and waist; an ejection device ejecting a predetermined special effect material to the user; and a controller controlling operations of the motion unit, the vibration unit, the speaker, the actuator, and the ejection device.

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).

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle seat (1) is provided with an acoustic switching element (11) for selecting a certain setting device (5) or another function and at least one manual control element (12) for actuating a motor drive (M) of the selected setting device or for executing another selected function. The vehicle seat (1) has one or more settable seat components (3) and the setting device (5) for setting the seat components (3), with at least one control element (11, 12), which can be operated by the occupant of the vehicle seat (1) for selecting and/or executing functions. Each setting device (5) provided has a motor drive (M). The motor drives (M) are connected to the control device (7).

Abstract: A child seat restraint alarm system for use with a shopping cart of the type including a pivoting child seat and a seat belt. The alarm system includes a transmitter sending a transmission to a receiver when a child seat is down and a safety belt is closed. If no transmission is received, the receiver produces an alarm.

Abstract: An audio headrest attaches to a seat back of a seat assembly in a vehicle. The audio headrest is removably attached to the seat back of the seat assembly and supports a user's head when the user is seated on the seat while supplying audio to the user of the vehicle. The audio headrest includes at least one speaker, a receiver, and an attachment mechanism to attach to the seat back of the seat assembly. The speaker projects audio to the user. The receiver receives a signal from a source, such as a DVD player, a radio, etc. The attachment mechanism attaches the audio headrest to the seat in the vehicle.

Abstract: In a seat, a bass acoustic vibration transmission section and a treble acoustic vibration transmission section are arranged distinctively with respect to a seat occupant, such that those two acoustic vibration transmission sections are disposed independently of each other, thereby achieving both of the following two effects: an acoustic performance worthy of acoustic seat; and a seating comfort essentially required as a seat. A vibration conduction unit is provided, which comprises a combination of: one bass speaker; a support plate to which that one bass speaker is secured; and a network cushion member of three-dimensional structure arranged on an anterior surface of the support plate.

Abstract: An inflatable sofa set comprises a receiving body, a pump and at least one airbag which is received in the receiving body. The airbag is connected to the pump. When in use, the user drives the pump to inflate the airbag into a sofa for the user to sit on, or to deflate the airbag for storage. Thereby, the sofa set is simple and is convenient for storage.

Abstract: A new swing accessory for existing baby car seats comprising; A cord assembly, wherein said cord assembly securely attaches to and supports a baby car seat and said cord assembly securely installs to an existing overhead structure to establish a new and novel baby car seat swing system and the main cord length of said cord assembly is optionally integrated with one or more retractable reels for quick height adjustment of said swing system and for containment of said main cord length when not in use. Said swing accessory may further comprise single or multiple integrated sound chips and interactive ornamental attachments having particular appeal to babies.

Abstract: The invention includes a vehicle simulator for simulating the sounds and vibrations generated by a moving vehicle. The vehicle simulator includes a housing configured to receive any standard infant carrier including infant vehicle seats. An acoustic system, including an acoustic output transducer and a control unit, is coupled to the housing. The control unit provides a drive signal to the acoustic transducer, which the acoustic output transducer converts into sound waves that provide both vehicle movement sounds and vehicle movement vibrations. When an infant carrier in which an infant is seated is received within the housing, the vehicle movement sounds and vibrations are transmitted by the acoustic output transducer to the infant carrier where the sounds and vibrations create a soothing environment of sound and vibration designed to mimic the environment inside a moving vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustically tuned vehicle seat assembly comprising a frame, a cushion supported on the frame, and a non-cloth trim material secured over the cushion, the non-cloth trim material having at least one slitted region having a plurality of scored slits.

Abstract: An aircraft includes interchangeable, wirelessly controllable electrical or electronic functional units provided for use by passengers and associated with a seat or group of seats. The aircraft further includes installation sites for the functional units, each installation site being associated with one seat or a group of seats. The functional units are removable such that they can be installed and uninstalled in the installation sites or replaced during maintenance work without forfeiting the operational approval of the aircraft. Each functional unit includes an RFID reader operating in a contactless manner to identify the installation site of the functional unit and a device for the wireless transmission of the identified installation site to a database of the aircraft. An RFID tag is associated with each installation site and contains information readable by the RFID reader to identify the associated seat or group of seats.

Abstract: An acoustic structure of seat back, with an acoustic unit provided in a hole of padding of the seat back. The acoustic unit includes speaker unit(s) and a support box in which the speaker unit(s) is/are supportively received. The support box is accommodated in the afore-said hole of padding, with an opened side thereof facing to a forward side of the padding. A sound-conductive cushion element is supported by that support box so as to lie on a forward side of the speaker unit(s). The support box may include an acoustic hollow portion therein. Those padding and sound-conductive cushion element are covered with a trim cover assembly. A speaker support cushiony element may be provided in the support box to support the speaker unit(s), with a high sound conductivity. The speaker support cushiony element and/or the sound-conductive cushion element may be of network structure.

Abstract: A vehicle headrest cover for covering a vehicle headrest having a display mounted therein includes a material designed to correspond with the shape and dimensions of the vehicle headrest and fit over the vehicle headrest for covering the vehicle headrest. The material has a cut-out in a face thereof which corresponds to the position of the display and also includes a zipper mechanism located on the material of the headrest cover which allows the material of the vehicle headrest cover to be zipped up to cover the vehicle headrest with the vehicle headrest cover or unzipped for removing the headrest cover from the vehicle headrest.

Abstract: The invention essentially concerns an aircraft seat (1), comprising control units (17.2, 22.2, 27), at least one node (11-15) to execute a particular action or function, and a display (22.1) for viewing video data. Said node (11-15) and said display (22.1) are capable of being actuated by the control units (17.2, 22.2, 27). A keyboard (17.1) for transmitting a command signal addressed to the control units (17.2, 22.2, 27) is connected to said control units (17.2, 22.2, 27). The control units are shared between the display (22.1), the key board (17.1) and the node (11-15).

Abstract: A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces.

Abstract: In a seat, a bass acoustic vibration transmission section and a treble acoustic vibration transmission section are arranged distinctively with respect to a seat occupant, such that those two acoustic vibration transmission sections are disposed independently of each other, thereby achieving both of the following two effects: an acoustic performance worthy of acoustic seat; and a seating comfort essentially required as a seat. A vibration conduction unit is provided, which comprises a combination of: one bass speaker; a support plate to which that one bass speaker is secured; and a network cushion member of three-dimensional structure arranged on an anterior surface of the support plate.

Abstract: A child's car seat assembly includes built-in components enabling wireless gaming applications. A child's car seat assembly includes built-in components enabling two-way, person-to-person communications. A child's car seat assembly includes built-in components enabling both wireless gaming applications and two-way, person-to-person communications. The child's car seat assembly of the invention is intended for use with an infant or toddler.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pad and sound transmission system which is adapted to directly transmit audible sound waves into the body at high intensity levels. In one embodiment, the subject invention includes a back pad and a seat pad. Each pad includes a speaker module having an acoustic speaker disposed within the pad and surrounded by a plurality of different layers.

Abstract: A spa device including a chair coupled to a frame and at least one tactile immersion sounds delivery device. The chair is rotatably, slidably, and tiltably coupled to the frame. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the movement of the seat and the operation of the tactile immersion sound deliver devices.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a headrest entertainment system is provided that includes a frame, a DVD player, a monitor, and a cover. The frame is configured to be positioned within a vehicle headrest. The DVD player has a slot through which a digital video disc (“DVD”) can be inserted. The DVD player is coupled with the frame such that the slot is adjacent an upper surface of the headrest when the frame is positioned within the headrest. The monitor is coupled with the frame and configured to reproduce at least a video portion of the DVD. The cover has a first position in which the access aperture is exposed such that the DVD can be inserted through the slot and a second position in which the slot is blocked.

Abstract: A pedicure chair for user including a child or young adult may include a tub member for the feet of the user, a seat member for the user to sit on, a back rest member connected to the seat member to rest the back of the user, a head rest member connected to the back rest member to rest the head of the user, and an arm member connected to the back rest member to rest the arms of the user. The back rest member may correspond to a first decoration to catch the attention of the child or young adult, and the head rest member may correspond to the first decoration to catch the attention of the child or young adult. The arm member may be decorated to catch the attention of the child or young adult. The first decoration may correspond to a car, and the first decoration may correspond to a princess. The first decoration may correspond to a little house, and the first decoration may correspond to a castle. The first decoration may correspond to an animal, and the first decoration may correspond to a movie character.

Abstract: A glider with a music player includes a gliding mechanism, a chair frame, a back cushion, a seat cushion, a plurality of speakers and a music controller. The gliding mechanism has a fixing portion and a gliding portion glidably mounted on the fixing portion. The chair frame is fixed on the top surface of the gliding portion. The back cushion and the seat cushion are detachably mounted on the chair frame. The speakers are placed in the back cushion. The music controller is electrically connected with the speakers. When users sit in the glider with a music player, they can rock themselves back and forth to relax via the gliding mechanism. Further, users can enjoy music via the speakers and the music controller while sitting in the glider to relax themselves.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pad and sound transmission system which is adapted to directly transmit audible sound waves into the body at high intensity levels. In one embodiment, the subject invention includes a back pad and a seat pad. Each pad includes a speaker module having an acoustic speaker disposed within the pad and surrounded by a plurality of different layers.

Abstract: An entertainment chair includes a base, a bottom surface positioned on a lower portion of the base and a seating surface positioned opposite the bottom surface. The entertainment chair further includes a support surface formed or removeably attachable with respect to the bottom surface and permitting 360 degrees of rotation of the base relative to a floor surface. The entertainment chair further includes an internal control for translating movement of a user to an entertainment system and may further include a means for operably connecting the entertainment chair to an entertainment medium for receiving a signal produced by the entertainment medium.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for tuneful attenuation include at least one of speaker(s) and shaker(s) supported in a chair in a manner that enables at least one of resonance and even attenuation. In one embodiment, a shaker is mounted in a seat bottom by an attenuation member that includes a base and a plurality of somewhat flexible arms. The base is fixed to the shaker and the arms are coupled to a frame of the chair at positions that are at substantially equal distances from the shaker. Thus, the vibrations reach the frame at substantially the same time and are evenly and quickly attenuated. In other embodiments, the speakers and/or shakers are mounted in the chair by speaker cabinets that form part of and/or are rigidly fixed to the chair frame. In any case, vibrational energy transferred to the chair is better controlled and more tuneful.

Abstract: A spa device including a chair coupled to a frame and at least one tactile immersion sounds delivery device. The chair is rotatably, slidably, and tiltably coupled to the frame. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the movement of the seat and the operation of the tactile immersion sound deliver devices.

Abstract: A legless chair includes a seat, a seatback having its bottom side connected to the seat, and a flexible member backwardly extending from a rear side of the seat. When the user sitting on the seat forces his/her back against the seatback to tilt the legless chair backwards, the flexible member is bendable to impart a damping force against the backwardly tilting motion of the legless chair so as to prevent the backward falling of the legless chair.

Abstract: An active dynamic seating device is provided that includes a seat, a central part and a base part, where a stable sitting position is attained by additionally supporting one or both legs of a user. The seating device encompasses a tone generator, which emits a tone in response to carrying out a certain change of the sitting position. The seating device is particularly well-suited for, for example, carrying out gymnastics exercises.

Abstract: A chair-side patient communication system for use with a chair having at least one armrest, the system including a display screen and light mounted in association with the chair, a computer system coupled to the display screen; a controller mounted in the armrest of the chair for controlling the computer system to provide access to the information to be displayed on the display screen; and at least one speaker mounted in the headrest of the chair. The system enables a user in the chair to remain stationary while controlling the display of the information via the controller on the armrest of the chair.

Abstract: Headrest (5) for seats (10) of motor vehicles (4). It comprises a body (6) of essentially prismatic shape whose front face (11), which corresponds to the direction of travel of the vehicle (4), is adapted to receive, at rest, the back of the head of the occupant of said seat (10), whilst its rear face (12) faces the rear part of the vehicle's passenger compartment, the headrest (5) being provided with means (8) for its removable fastening to the seat (10) of the vehicle. The body (6) of the headrest (5) has coupled to it a communications module (7) adapted so as to link up, by means of radio waves, with a data-transmission unit (1), the communications module (7) being provided with at least one accessible screen (14) and acting as an interactive link with the data-transmission unit (1).

Abstract: A multi-function, transportable, recreational folding chair, includes a plurality of storage compartments therein. In a preferred form, the chair is a lightweight chaise-lounge arranged in a backpack for ready transport of both the chair and paraphernalia stored therein.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a chair having an electrical connector and a gaming machine having an electrical connector, wherein the chair electrical connector is removably couplable to the gaming machine electrical connector.

Abstract: A chair for the home or office having a seat, a back rest and a pair of tubular chair arms at opposite sides of the seat to support respective arm rests. A slide-out compartment is built into the arm rest of one of the pair of chair arms. The slide-out compartment is sized to accommodate therewithin an I-Pod device, an Mp3 player, or a similar digital storage and playback device. An audio speaker is built into each of the chair arms above the seat. An electrical connector is located in the slide-out compartment to be mated to either one of the I-Pod device or Mp3 player so that the stored content thereof can be supplied to the speakers. The chair is wired so as to enable the chair occupant to power his I-Pod device from a DC voltage source, to listen to the audio (e.g., music) output of the I-Pod device or Mp3 player at the audio speakers, and to control the sound that is emitted by the speakers.

Abstract: A warning device is provided that includes a safety seat, a baby stroller frame and an electronic device. The safety seat has a seat body, a handle and a pair of connecting elements; the baby stroller frame has a connecting base provided with a pair of receptacles adapted for engaging with the connecting elements; and the electronic device has at least a signal generating element, a battery, electronic circuit and at least a first touching switch received in either one of the receptacles or the connecting elements for generating a safety signal when the connecting elements is fully inserted into the receptacles.

Abstract: An acoustic structure of seat back includes a suspension board element provided therein. The suspension board element, which has a speaker unit provided to a backward surface thereof, is resiliently provided in a seat back frame of the seat back. A sound-conductive cushion element of a flat plate configuration is juxtaposed on a forward surface of the suspension board element. Those seat back frame and sound-conductive cushion element are covered with a foam padding and a trim cover assembly to thereby form such an acoustic seat back structure wherein all the suspension board element, speaker unit and sound-conductive cushion element are resiliently supported within the seat back, as an acoustic and vibration generator unit effective for imparting sound and vibration directly to a back portion of seat occupant.

Abstract: A multimedia chair (200) includes an electronic module having an electronic processor and at least one electronic controller operatively connected to the electronic processor. A visual display (120) is connected to the electronic module and operatively communicates with the electronic processor. A base (202) structure connected to the electronic module is connected to a chair (200).

Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle has a display configured such that it may be pivoted with respect to a seat. The display may be configured to be pivoted in either a forward direction or a direction opposite the forward direction. The display may be configured to face both the forward direction of travel and a different direction. The display may also be configured to be pivoted in a direction by generating a first torque, and pivoted farther in that direction by generating a second torque of greater force than the first torque. This may be accomplished by using a damper and a spring. The system may include a braking mechanism, may include a frame where the display is visible through a first side and protected by a second side, and may be pivotable along more than one axis.