Abstract: A stroller with a releasable seat, having a reclining backrest. The seat is releasably attachable to a stroller body. When not attached to the stroller body, the seat may be utilized as a carrier by virtue of an integral carrying strap. Either a leg guard or a leg cover may be attached to the seat for protection of the baby's legs.

Abstract: A vehicular safety seat for a child may be exposed to the sun to such an extent that certain portions will be hot enough to burn a child. A removeable cover is provided that covers all areas of the seat when unoccupied. Because the cover must be applied and removed while holding the child, special structure is provided so that these tasks may be performed with one hand. A combined storage pouch/pillow is attached to the upper or backrest portion of the cover. While the upper portion of the cover remains attached to the safety seat, the balance of the cover may be removed from the seat and stuffed into the pouch with one hand to form a soft pillow for the child's head. The position of the pouch may be adjusted on the cover to accomodate the child's growth. The balance of the cover may be removed from the pouch and applied to completely cover the child seat with one hand.

Abstract: A dual-tongue seat cover fixture for use with a one-piece vehicle seat cover having a seat cover portion and a back cover portion for placement respectively over the seat cushion and separate seat back of a vehicle seat in which a transverse section of the cover lies adjacent the crevice between the seat cushion and the seat back. The fixture includes a sheet of flexible material joined along a midline to the transverse section of the cover, where the midline divides the sheet into first and second sections which extend throuch the crevice when the cover is installed on the vehicle seat. Loops, grommets, or other fastening elements are formed on the edges of the first and second sections opposite the midline for joining the first section to the seat cover portion and the second section to the back cover portion.

Abstract: An infant support pad composed, for example, of a plastic foam and including a first embodiment for use with infant retaining devices such as automobile safety seats, strollers, high-chairs, swings, and the like; and which includes a second reclining embodiment for use in hospitals and in cribs for small infants. The support pad of the invention serves to keep the neck, head and entire body of the infant from involuntary movement, and it cradles the infant from head to bottom. The infant support pad is constructed in a manner such that the infant fits directly into the pad, and the pad is shaped to extend over the sides of the head of the infant and engage the head as an ear-muff, and to prevent the head, neck and entire body of the infant from moving side to side.

Abstract: Cover for car seats consisting of a fabric sheath having the external appearance of the body of an animal with an upper portion to conform to the back of the seat, and a lower portion to conform to the sitting plane of the seat, two pairs of tubular members having the external appearance of the limbs of an animal each connected to said upper and lower portions, and a head portion having the external appearance of the head of an animal to conform to the head-rest of the seat. The tubular members are provided with internal pockets and/or internal thermally insulated receptacles, and/or additional upholstery.

Abstract: A seat using a foam cushion removably mounted upon a pan, the pan and cushion both being molded of a synthetic plastic material. Releasable fasteners of the hook and loop type maintain the cushion upon the pan and one of the fastener elements is molded into the pan material while the other element is affixed to a cushion insert. The synthetic plastic pan may include integral spring elements providing additional resiliency to the cushion.

Abstract: Two cushions, one of trapezoidal and one of rectangular cross-section, are flexibly joined so as to provide optimum support for cross-legged sitting. The cushions may be folded one upon the other and carried via an integral handle which may be partially concealed in the flexible joint.

Abstract: A removable cover for a seat, particularly an automobile or other vehicle seat, the seat having a seat portion and a back portion, is made of a pliable material and has a back covering portion, a seat covering portion and, formed on an exterior surface of the cover, a pocket. The back covering portion, seat covering portion and pocket are integral, and the back covering portion and the seat covering portion are receivable in the pocket when the cover is not in use.

Abstract: Cover members are provided for use on car seats and are made of an elastic material, have a shape which is adaptable to any seat type, are provided at low interior parts thereof with sets of members for tightening the cover members themselves and are foldable so as to be capable of being housed and transported in small size storage bags.

Abstract: The main chaise frame has left and right side rails to which legs are attached. A backrest is pivotally mounted on the side rails of the frame to be raised to a selected rest position. A leg rest is telescopically positioned from the main frame and thereupon a cover is attached over the main frame, the leg rest and the backrest. A back angular adjustment, arm rest and foot rest may also be provided. A backpack is secured to the frame by attachable straps, and has shoulder and waist straps for carrying the combination.

Abstract: An invention made from three fabric covered panels for supporting and protecting pets and cargo in the back seat of an automobile. Bottom and front rigid panels fold into an "L" shape by the inclusion of a fold line in a single rigid material enclosed in a fabric pouch. The bottom and front panels extend over and close off the lower floor compartment and front seat opening, therefore, preventing the pet or cargo from falling forward into these areas of the automobile. Continuous fabric straps attach to and extend from the fabric pouch providing structural integrity to the invention in its installed position by securing to specific attachment points of the automobile. The bottom and front rigid panel also have a removable rigid material for cleaning of the fabric portion.

Abstract: A portable cushion apparatus is described as generally comprising a pair of cushions which are joined together by a flexible hinge at one end which permits a variety of seating configurations. Each of the cushions comprise a flexible enclosure having a resilient material contained therein. The flexible hinge is provided with a handle for facilitating the carrying of the cushion apparatus. An elastic strap is attached to opposite sides of the back surface of at least one cushion which may be used to surround the associated portion of a chair thereby retaining the portable cushion apparatus in a selected position. A Velcro fastener is also provided to releasably join together the two cushions at generally the end opposite to the flexibe hinge. In the alternative of Velcro fastener the elastic strap may be used to suround both cushions thereby releasably joining them together.

Abstract: A cover for a chaise lounge chair having a body section of absorbent material extending over the chair surface. Fitted pockets engage the head and foot ends of the lounge. Drop pockets are provided at the side of the cover and hang generally vertically when the cover is in place. An intermediate elasticized section extends transversely of the cover with elastic bands extending adjacent the elasticized strip.

Abstract: Materials have at least one layer comprising a mixture of thermoplastic and other fibers. This latter layer may be thermobonded together and then densified along at least a section of the eventual peripheral edge margin of an article to be formed from the material. Thermoplastic material-containing cover sheets may also be secured to the core and densified in this manner. The entire eventual peripheral edge margin of the article is typically densified. Fire retardant materials may be thermobonded within the layer to fix them within the article. The densified edge also helps to fix these materials in place. The composite materials are used in manufacturing infant car seat liners and other articles. Fire retardant films may be included as cover sheets for these materials. These films are typically bonded at every point of contact to an underlying core.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.

Abstract: A seat and backrest combination device formed of contoured, rigid panels which are retained within a slipcover formed of a specially shaped stretchable cloth material. The slipcover is shaped in a "saddlebag" design, having a pair of pockets each of which has a front and rear face, the front faces of the two pockets being joined by a single strip extending for substantially the entire width of the slipcover. The slipcover thus provides a flexible member which allows for interplay between the seat panel rear edge and the back panel lower edge. By appropriate adjustment, the user is provided with a maximum degree of seating comfort, while the benefits of the orthopedic design are not sacrificed. For example, the back panel lower edge may be placed upon or behind the seat panel rear edge, and this is made possible by the stretchable fabric material used to construct the slipcover.

Abstract: Materials have at least one layer comprising a mixture of thermoplastic and other fibers. This latter layer may be thermobonded together and then densified along at least a section of the eventual peripheral edge margin of an article to be formed from the material. Thermoplastic material-containing cover sheets may also be secured to the core and densified in this manner. The entire eventual peripheral edge margin of the article is typically densified. The material is cut within the densified region or slightly outside the densified region to provide a soft peripheral edge. Absorbent materials may be thermobonded within the layer and surrounded by a densified edge to fix them within the article. The composite materials are used in manufacturing infant car seat liners and other articles. In addition, sections of the material may be densified and provided with weakened areas, such as perforations, to enable users to selectively separate the articles along the perforations.

Abstract: A temporary vehicle seat cover is adapted for installation after the manufacture of the seat, and before it is mounted in the vehicle, to protect the seat upholstery until the vehicle reaches the purchaser. It is then easily removed without leaving fragments of the seat cover entrapped between the seat and its support structure.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner in accordance with the present invention includes an upper section, a middle section and a lower section. Plural shoulder strap receiving slotways are provided in the upper section. These slotways may be accessible from side edges of the infant seat liner. In one embodiment, three shoulder strap receiving positions are provided at each side of the upper section to accommodate shoulder straps of various infant seat designs. First and second leg or crotch strap receiving slotways are also provided in a lower section of the infant seat liner. In one specific embodiment, a Y-shaped leg strap receiving slotway is positioned below an upwardly facing U-shaped slotway. In another embodiment, the lower slotway is T-shaped. Arched side cuts may also be provided in the central section of the infant seat liner to accommodate waist straps and to facilitate fitting of the infant seat liner to an infant car seat.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.

Abstract: An absorbent article is described which may be formed at least in part of thermoplastic and other fibers. The article is densified along a first region and has a tear line defined in the first region. A second region of lower density than the first region is provided at the termination point of the tear line to assist in stopping tearing along the tear line. In addition, densified reinforcing regions can be provided outside areas where the tear line curves or switches directions. Perforations or cuts in the tear line may extend continuously around the corner of the tear line to assist tearing around the corner.

Abstract: A lounge chair cover includes an elongated panel of fabric having lateral edges and end borders. Back or end flaps are secured to the panel at the end borders and partially along the lateral edges to define inwardly directed pockets at the ends of the panel. The pockets are dimensioned to be inserted over the ends of a standard multiposition lounge chair so that the panel covers the entire top surface area of the chair while the back or end flaps cover only the outermost portions of the underside of the chair, elastic bands being used to snug the flaps against the chair. Additional pockets are formed in the back flap for convenient storage of miscellaneous articles. A cover flap depends from the back flap border and contains a hidden pocket for the storage of valuables out of sight. A pillow pocket is formed in the panel near one end for the slidable insertion of an inflatable pillow.

Abstract: A reclining device for a bucket seat or full bucket seat, in which a rotation rod is extended between the seat cushion frame and seat back frame associated with the seat, and one end of the rotation rod is threadly engaged with a female screw member provided at the seat back frame, whereas the other end thereof is operatively connected via an orthogonal transmission mechanism with an operation knob provided at the seat cushion frame. The rotation of the operation knob cuases the movement of the female screw member which in turn causes the forward and backward inclination of the seat back frame relative to the seat cushion frame in an fine adjustable manner.

Abstract: A portable back support having a insert enveloped by a sleeve, forming a cushioned rigid portion and a flexible flap. The back support is dimensioned to support the lumbar and much of the thoracic regions of the spine and is narrower than the distance between a user's scapula. The back support is thus considerably easier to transport and less inconspicuous in use than known portable back supports.

Abstract: A combination beach towel and chair cover comprises a rectangular fabric towel having a first elastic strap at one end and a pair of elastic straps attached angularly at the second end of the towel. The towel may be mounted on an end of the chair by the first strap encircling the end of the chair and the pair of elastic straps encircling a second end of the chair.

Abstract: A disposable one-piece seat liner formed from a uniform layer of absorbant cellulosic fibers possessing sufficient integrity than it does not abrade during normal use bonded to a flexible moisture repellant backing sheet. The seat liner is designed for use on seals having a bottom, back, sidewalls and arms and has an upper and lower section with the upper section sized to cover the back of the seat with the side edges folding forward and the lower section sized to cover the bottom of the seat with the side edges folding upward along the arms of the seat joined by a fold line at the junction between the upper and lower sections. A plurality of slots are provided to accommodate the seat belts of a wide range of different care seats, strollers, carriers, highchairs and the like having attachment means passing between the legs of a person seated in the seat, coming over the shoulders or around the waist from the midpoint of the back of from the sides.

Abstract: A chair and cushion assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a first frame component, a second frame component, and a back cushion. The first frame component includes a generally upright back support member of generally inverted U-shape. The second frame component includes a generally upright cushion support member of generally inverted U-shape. The cushion support member is positioned generally parallel to and spaced below the back support member. The back cushion has a pocket formed on the rear surface thereof, with the pocket receiving the cushion support member so that the back cushion is secured in place thereby.

Abstract: An organizing apparatus for an umbrella-type baby stroller provides a plurality of readily accessible pockets. The apparatus has a seat segment which has an elastic strap to attach the apparatus to the seat of the stroller. One or more pockets are provided on a back segment of a fabric body cover sized to fit the stroller. This back segment hangs over a back member of the stroller. Because this back segment hangs at or before the back wheels of the stroller, great weight may be carried by the apparatus without causing the stroller to tip over.

Abstract: An improved sling seat for a folding chair of the type having a frame constructed of a plurality of pivotally connected strut members supporting a sling seat. The sling seat improvement including a plurality of fold lines which radiate outwardly from a common point on the centerline of the sling. The fold lines permitting a thick semi-inflexible fabric sling seat of this pattern to fold, in a non-crumpled wrinkle-free form, with the frame, thereby allowing the frame to fold more compactly than previously with such fabric slings and allowing this sling seat to remain upon the folded frame for simple storage or transport.

Abstract: A handle cover for a shopping cart is formed from a padded fabric strip. VELCRO fasteners are provided for securing the strip around the handle of a conventional shopping cart. The cover provides protection against germs, dirt and disease to small children riding in the shopping cart child seat. Various toys for the amusement of the child may be secured to the fabric cover. A seat cover for providing added protection and comfort to a child riding in a shopping cart seat includes strap fasteners for attachment to the handle cover. The seat cover and handle cover may be folded to compact sizes for convenient storage and transportation.

Abstract: A seat cover for an automotive vehicle which has inflatable, transversely extending columnar portions for providing support to the seated individual, especially to the lumbar region, and heat-retaining portions, filled with a heat-retaining agent such as polyethylene glycol, interspersed among the inflatable columnar portions for accumulating ambient heat derived from sunlight and for giving off said heat when the ambient temperature drops. Means for inflating the columnar portions manually are provided.

Abstract: An automobile seat having an extendable-retractable protective covering for protecting the seat against exposure to the sun and soil is disclosed. The seat includes a retractable-extendable rolled covering mounted at the front of the seat below the seat bottom and behind a seat trim piece. The covering includes a combination retention member and grasp engaged to the trim piece to hold the shade in its stored position and providing for finger engagement to extend the covering over the seat.

Abstract: An improved folding chaise lounge or chair which includes a seat section having a hingedly connected back section and leg support sections which can be readily adjusted relative to each other in the unfolded position. The leg support section further includes a foot extender which is adjustably connected to extend or adjust the length of the leg support section to comfortably accommodate the comfort of persons of varying height. Included in the assembly are opposed pockets connected to the sides of the seat section which are constructed to receive, store and/or stow personal articles in either the folded or unfolded position of the chaise lounge or chair; and a handle is conveniently located to facilitate the carrying of the chaise lounge or chair in the folded position thereof.

Abstract: An infant seat cover having a cover pad to be placed over the seat and a blanket and a protective hood attached to the front end and head ends, respectively, of the pad. An article-receiving pocket is attached to the rear of the pad. The blanket may be rolled or otherwise gathered and then tied at the front end of the cover pad when not in use and when needed may be folded back over and adjustably secured along its edges to the pad to cover an infant in the seat in a manner which accommodates the infants's growth. The hood arches over the head end of the pad to shield the infants's head and face against the elements and to some degree against flying glass and other debris in the event of an automobile accident. The hood may be pressed flat against the pad when not in use.

Abstract: A towel or cover for covering a lawn chair or sand chair, which cover has a kangaroo-type pocket provided in the head or upper portion of the cover. The kangaroo-type pocket is positionable in one of two positions, one being in front of the chair for forming therein a pillow by providing clothing or other soft material in the pocket, and the other being positionable in the rear of the chair for storing other articles and the like therein. The head portion of the towel includes a hood-type member for telescopingly receiving therein the top portion of the chair which it covers. The hood portion is also defined by a pair of stretchable rectangular-shaped gussets to allow the hood portion to stretchably fit over any type and size of chair.

Abstract: A vehicle seat protection device, for protecting a seat having a back, consists of a loose seat cover attached to an elongate member. The elongate member has fixing means for fixing the member in proximity to the upper edge of the seat back. The elongate member also has means for detachably connecting the seat cover thereto.

Abstract: A chair cover having a main panel covering the seat portion and the backrest of a chair. The chair cover is wider at one end than at the other, and reversible, end-for-end, to apply the wide end to a wide seat portion, and the narrow end to the narrow backrest, and vice versa. It has a bulbous portion which aids fitting it to the horizontal and vertical parts of the chair. The panel is made up of a series of transverse sections, and is dimensioned to have a marginal turned over rear portion that folds back on the rear side of the side. A stretchable trimming strip is secured to the edge of the rear portion, and extends therearound. The cover can be fitted over and will hold an inflated or foam cushion in place on the chair, against displacement as the user leaves the chair. It can be made of natural sheepskin, or other materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a versatile article of manufacture for use by persons engaged in recreational activities such as those associated with the beach. The article, typically made of fabric, has a tubular upper half attached to a depending panel equipped with ties or fasteners. The upper end of the tubular portion has a central opening between a pair of corner openings rendering the article selectively usable as a garment for a person wearing a bathing suit, as a protective cover for a vehicle seat while occupied by bathers en route to and from the beach, and as a cover for a beach chair. The tubular portion of the article may be imprinted with designs on both the back and the front sides and worn with either design facing forwardly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating conductor connection between electrically heated seat and backrest surfaces separated by a bracing trough provided in the padding core. Beneath the bracing trough a bracing wire is bonded in the padding core and a connecting seam of the covering materials is located in the bracing trough. A further bracing wire which is disposed in an apron formed by an insert loop is provided, the two bracing wires being connected via clamping clips.The heated separate surfaces are formed by the heating conductor connections crossing through the bracing trough. These connections take up the mechanical stresses by tension, compression and bending without being endangered.According to the present invention, connecting webs (4.0) of copper strip (4.1), are provided between the heated surfaces (2 and 3) and the copper strip (4.1) consists of woven or knitted material. The connecting heating conductor section (4.2) is laid in meander or wave form, bearing on the copper strip (4.1) thus formed.

Abstract: A cover for use in covering a seat, such as an automobile bucket seat, is provided which includes a nonstretchable portion that covers the forward surfaces of the seat bottom and back, and a stretchable skirt and cap that permits the cover to be adapted to fit a variety of sizes of bucket seats including both those of the high-back and low-back variety. The cover includes the cap, which covers at least a portion of the high-back bucket seat. The cap is stretchable widthwise to accommodate the wider width of a low-back seat and the cap, as it stretches widthwise, simultaneouly decreases in vertical dimension thereby decreasing the overall length of the seat cover so that it more closely fits a low-back bucket seat. In the preferred embodiment, the nonstretchable portion of the seat cover is a sheepskin, while the stretchable portions are made of a wool cloth having a nap similar to the nap of the sheepskin.

Abstract: A temporary protective cover for an automobile seat or the like which comprises an elongated strip of film with a pocket or cap at the upper end that fits over the upper end of the set, with the remaining portion of the film extending downwardly over the front surface of the seat. The film is a co-extruded film formed of two different thermoplastic materials having different cling properties, such that a sticky side of the film faces inwardly against the seat and a slippery side faces outwardly. High density polyethylene forms one surface and low density or linear low density polyethylene forms the other surface. A seat cover thus formed clings to the seat and prevents dislodging of the seat cover even though the seat cover may be subjected to a sideways displacement force when a person or other object slides across the exterior surface of the seat cover.

Abstract: A towel cover made of terry cloth is provided with a peripheral hem in which is inserted an elastic band to cause snug-fitting of the towel to an air mattress or a mattress of a lawn chair. The towel also has a plurality of loops formed in the edge of the peripheral hem which cooperate with elastic fastening bands that couple oppositely-disposed loops together, so as to prevent lateral slippage of the towel relative to the mattress. Each end of a fastening band is provided with a pair of spaced-apart buttons which are selectively insertable into one of the loops to adjust the biassing force of the band to suit the type and size of mattress being covered.

Abstract: An improved one-piece seat cover for an automotive passenger seat is disclosed. This improved one-piece seat cover is superior to seat covers presently available in that the portion thereof which covers the seat cushion is secured and maintained taut and wrinkle free without coupling to the springs of the seat cushion. The improvement resides in the provision of an additional panel which extends from the inside seam that joins the back portion of the cover to the seat portion of the cover. This panel extends from this inside seam of the cover between the seat back and seat cushion. Resilient hold down straps on the seat cover portion are then coupled to this panel under the base of the seat by tensioning means. Thus, the seat cover cushion is maintained secure and in place independent of the position of the seat cushion or the springs which support the seat cushion. In an alternative embodiment of this invention, the seat back portion of the cover is also modified.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cushioned seating device for a child seated on the shelf providing element of a shopping cart, and also an adjunct cushioning and safety insert child's car seat, which device has a seating and back cushion and a cushioned groin protecting link attached to a chest protecting element. The invention additionally provides means to substantially stabilize a child against lateral movement when seated on the shopping cart shelf.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foldable seat cushion having at least one blank for use in the seat basket of a shopping cart. The device is constructed so that the back portion of the seat cushion can be adjusted for the width of the seat basket and affixed in position thereupon, while the front portion of the seat cushion may be rolled about the handle of the shopping cart and secured with an adjustable fastener. The invention includes a pair of apertures provided for legs of the child through the seat cushion, a seat belt for retention of the infant therein and accessory tethering straps for the application of toys or like objects for the entertainment of the child while seated upon the seat cushion.

Abstract: Seat covering designed to protect both the bottom seat cushion and the back seat cushion of the seat of an automotive vehicle. The protective covering comprises a bottom panel for covering the bottom seat cushion and a back panel for covering the back seat cushion. The panels are connected to a take-up reel mounted at the rear edge portion of the seat. The panels are withdrawn from the reel between the rear edge portion of the bottom seat cushion and the back seat cushion to positions of use respectively covering the bottom and back seat cushions.

Abstract: A readily removable and washable cover for a beach lounge chair includes opposing end pockets which are slipped over cantilevered ends of the lounge chair. Between the end pockets is a contiguous panel which covers the seat area of the lounge chair. Depending free-hanging skirt portions on opposite sides of the cover are equipped with convenience pockets in ready reach of a user. Head pillow securing straps and slits enabling the attachment of a side table to the lounge chair can be included.

Abstract: A fitted sheet particularly adapted for use with lounge chairs of the type commonly used at poolside or the beach comprises a top panel for residing over the upper surface of the chair, pocket formations at each end of the top panel for fitting over the ends of the chair and transverse elastic straps for placement behind the chair at the points where the head and foot portions of the chair are hingedly connected to the horizontal central section of the chair. Gathering of the material in the central portion of the sheet provides enhanced versatility and increased conformity of the sheet to the chair.

Abstract: A cloth covering for lawn furniture which attaches to the furniture and converts into a container to carry beach paraphenalia and other articles to include the lawn furniture. Pockets are included which are accessible when the covering is spread over lawn furniture either having or lacking arm rests.

Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a one-piece, welded tubular frame assembly (A). A pair of rear wheels (30) are horizontally and adjustably positionable in a rear wheel mounting plate (34). The mounting plate has a plurality of slots (36, 38, 40) and a plurality of alternating ridges (44) and valleys (46) which mesh with like ridges (50) and valleys (52) on an axle receiving assembly (42). A pair of front wheels (80) are mounted with a front wheel mounting assembly (82) to be selectively positioned in any one of three vertical positions (FIGS. 6, 8, and 9). The front wheels are further mountable on the inside or the outside of a lower horizontal frame portion (10) and in any one of a plurality of positions fore and aft along the horizontal frame portion. The user is supported by a fabric seat (170) which is laced to upper horizontal frame portions (12) and to a back structure (150).