Abstract: An arrangement of individual seats intended to be installed in an aeroplane cabin includes at least one module of two seats disposed opposite one another, said module having a longitudinal elongation direction, characterized in that said arrangement further comprises: a console disposed between the two seats of the module; a screen connected to each seat, each screen being mounted on a screen support; the screen supports being movable between a stowed position and a deployed operating position, in which the screen supports are positioned substantially edge-to-edge and form a partition wall between the two seats located opposite one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant seat and crib arrangement (10). The infant seat and crib arrangement (10) comprises a seat (14) configured to support an infant in a sitting position, a crib configured to enclose an infant and a frame (12). The frame (12) is configured for change between a first disposition in which the seat (14) engages removably with the frame to thereby bring the seat into use and a second disposition in which the crib removably engages with the frame to thereby bring the crib into use.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat grouping including a first passenger seat, a second passenger seat positioned to one side of the first passenger seat, an armrest positioned between the first and second passenger seats, a shell member positioned between the first and second passenger seats, the shell member extending between the first and second passenger seats in a forward direction above the armrest, and a privacy headrest extension movably attached to the privacy shell, the privacy headrest extension movable between a stowed position substantially within the privacy shell and a deployed position forward of the shell member wherein at least a portion of the privacy headrest extension is outside of the privacy shell and above the armrest. The shell member provides privacy between the seats and the privacy headrest extension deploys to increase privacy between the seats.

Abstract: Boats can include seating assemblies that can be configured in a variety of different arrangements. In one configuration of the seating assemblies described herein, a forward-facing seat and a rearward-facing seat are arranged back-to-back above a seat bottom. In another configuration, the seating assembly can be arranged as a forward-facing reclined seat such that a forward rotation of the forward-facing seat to a flat position with the seat bottom causes a rearward rotation of the rearward-facing seat to a reclined position. In still another configuration, the seating assembly can be configured form a reclined seat in a rearward-facing configuration.

Abstract: A seating assembly having a bench configuration and a table configuration. The seating assembly comprises a bench having a seat with two rear legs that extend above the seat and a backrest mounted onto a spaced-apart pair of bases that are mounted on respective ones of the rear legs. Each rear leg includes a recess configured to receive a portion of one of the bases to support the backrest in the bench configuration. A pair of mounting posts are installed adjacent to the rear legs to hold respective ones of the bases and further include pivot pins extending through holes on each mounting post and extending through holes on one of each of the pair of bases. The backrest and bases can rotate about the pivot pin to switch between the bench configuration and the table configuration. Two seating assemblies may be combined to form a full-sized table.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat including a sitting part including a base panel bordered at least partially by a side panel, the sitting part configured to be mounted on the vehicle floor panel in two different positions of: a first accommodating position, in which the side panel extends in a first direction, at the rear of the base panel and forms a portion of the seatback of the seat, and a second reversed position, in which the side panel extends in front of the base panel, in a second direction opposite the first. The sitting part further includes an opening configured for passage of a base for securing a safety belt when the sitting part is in the accommodating position. A motor vehicle can include the seat.

Abstract: Swing assemblies and systems for providing unique user experiences are disclosed. The swing assemblies may include a polygonal base, a plurality of vertical support beams and a plurality of swings. Each of the plurality of swings being attached to optional horizontal beams or to the vertical support beams. The swing assemblies further include a plurality of outer wing structures, each of the outer wing structures associated with one of the plurality of vertical beams and each of the outer wing structures extending radially outward of its respective associated vertical beam. In some examples, the swing assemblies may include a rotating assembly or an elastic resistance device to further add to the user experience.

Abstract: There is provided a moveable power seat slide device assembly comprising a movable seat cushion and seat rail including upper rails secured to the seat cushion and lower rails secured to the body of the golf cart, a motor for driving each movable seat and a current control circuit. The prostate golf cart seat protects the prostate area from continuous bouncing. The seat has two 8 inch stationary end cushions. The center would consist of two 8 inch cushions moving along a rail which allows riders to automatically close the 7 inch seat gap to 3 inches from the stationary end cushion. The center air space between each rider and seat would have a depth 1½ inches.

Abstract: Seating arrangements for seats configurable between an upright and lie-flat position are presented. A three-seat grouping can include a lower aft-facing seating assembly, an upper seating assembly, and a lower fore-facing seating assembly in which the lower seating assemblies underlap the upper seating assembly when in a lie-flat position. Lower seats can be aligned or angled with respect to an upper seat in a manner that conserves space. A six-seat grouping can include 3-seat groupings in which lower seats are aligned with upper seats, or are angled with respect to them. Support structures can be shared by adjacent seats. A six-seat grouping can be embodied as a hybrid arrangement in which footspace is narrower for a lower opposing seat than for a lower seat facing the same direction as an upper seat. In an example embodiment, footspace can be divided between an upper seat and a lower opposing seat.

Abstract: A rear-facing seat for a vehicle comprises: a seat portion connected to the vehicle by a hinge so that the rear-facing seat assumes at least a stowed position and an unstowed position; and a back portion connected to the seat portion, wherein in the unstowed position the back portion assumes at least an up position and a down position, wherein in the up position (i) a hook on the back portion engages a first striker on a vehicle wall, and (ii) a latch on the back portion engages a second striker of a back of a forward-facing seat.

Abstract: A leg restraint for side-seated vehicle occupants that includes a leg-restraining member for being mounted in proximity to a side-facing vehicle seat and selectively moveable between a deployed, laterally-extending leg-protecting position and a retracted, non-leg interfering position, and a sensor for detecting abrupt movement in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle incident to an abrupt deceleration of the vehicle and outputting a signal. A gas-inflatable bag is positioned operatively proximate the leg-restraining member and is responsive to the signal output by the sensor for inflating and deploying the leg-restraining member upon the occurrence of the abrupt deceleration of the vehicle.

Abstract: Automatically adjustable seating apparatus are described. The automatically adjustable seating apparatus include first and second seat bottom portions that at least one of which is moveable. The first and/or second seat bottom portions are moveable by automatic adjusters that alter the position of a seat bottom portion between a retracted position and an extended position. When the moveable seat bottom portion or portions are in their retracted position, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus is configured as two seats back-to-back, and when the seat bottom portion or portions are in their extended positions, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus forms a substantially flat surface.

Abstract: A multiple-chair cover having a front side, a back side a right edge and a left edge with an open interior area positioned therebetween. At least one divider is positioned within the open interior which separates the open interior into separate compartments. At least one pad is positioned within the open interior. This provides a multiple-chair cover which prevents chairs from rattling against one another while in transit while also maintaining the alignment and position of multiple chairs.

Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus having multiple seating positions comprises a support frame, a seat assembly connected with the support frame, and a backrest assembly including a backrest frame. The seat assembly includes a first seat frame and a second seat frame, and the second seat frame is operable to rotate relative to the first seat frame between an unfolded position and a folded position. The backrest frame is operable to rotate about a pivot axle relative to the support frame, wherein the folded position of the second seat frame is substantially parallel and adjacent to the backrest frame. Because the second seat frame can be conveniently folded to a disabled state adjacent to the backrest frame, erroneous use of the second seat frame can be prevented.

Abstract: A seating unit (1) comprises a fixed housing (10) containing a primary seat with a reclinable back arranged to recline in such a manner that it remains within the housing. The seating unit is suitable for a aircraft cabin and may further comprise a leg-rest arranged to cooporate with the seating portion to form part of a substantially flat surface when the back is reclined in a substantially horizontal position. The seating unit may further comprise a secondary seat (3) positioned to face the primary seat, the secondary seat having a seating portion positioned to cooporate with the leg-rest of the primary seat to form a portion of the substantially flat surface when the back of the primary seat is reclined in the substantially, horizontal position. Privacy between seats and use of available space within an aircraft cabin may be optimised by arranging at least some of the seats in an echelon.

Abstract: A vehicle seating arrangement can comprise a fore-facing lower seating assembly, an aft-facing lower assembly, and an upper seating assembly positioned between the fore-facing and aft-facing lower assemblies. The lower and upper assemblies can be configured to form a 3-seat unit in which a portion of a seat of said fore-facing and aft-facing lower seat assemblies underlaps a portion of an upper seating assembly. At least one of the fore-facing and aft-facing lower assemblies can be angled with respect to the upper seating assembly to shorten the overall linear dimension of the 3-seat unit and provide egress areas for lower passengers to aisle access. A vertical member can be configured to attach to the upper seating assembly and to a ceiling structure to reduce the load on the floor.

Abstract: A novel orientation for a plurality of transport seats within a vehicle, generally consisting of a first seat facing in a first direction, and a second seat facing an opposing direction such that the lateral width of the combined seats is substantially less than in prior art examples. Specific seats and reclining orientations are also disclosed including seats having a unitary structure. A visual barrier is also disclosed, substantially disposed between the first and the second seat to provide a visual barrier between a user in a first seat and a user in a second seat.

Abstract: Automatically adjustable seating apparatus are described. The automatically adjustable seating apparatus include first and second seat bottom portions that at least one of which is moveable. The first and/or second seat bottom portions are moveable by automatic adjusters that alter the position of a seat bottom portion between a retracted position and an extended position. When the moveable seat bottom portion or portions are in their retracted position, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus is configured as two seats back-to-back, and when the seat bottom portion or portions are in their extended positions, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus forms a substantially flat surface.

Abstract: Aircraft seats are provided which may be convertible between a seating condition and a bedding condition. According to exemplary embodiments, aircraft seats comprise a seat bottom, a seat back, and a pair of arm rests positioned laterally with respect to the seat bottom, the seat back being mounted to the seat bottom for pivotal movements between an upright position (wherein the seat back extends vertically upwardly relative to the seat bottom) and a reclined position (wherein the seat back extends substantially horizontally relative to the seat bottom), and each of arm rests being coupled to the seat back and the seat bottom so as to be moveable between raised and lowered positions in response to the seat back being pivoted from the upright position to the reclined position, respectively.

Abstract: A swing ride includes a plastic seat portion, a first plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a first end of the seat portion, and a second plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a second end of the seat portion. The swing ride in a disassembled state is configured to be received in a container having a volume of less than 5,760 cubic inches.

Abstract: A seating assembly is made up of both fixed and positionable components. The assembly in a first position provides in a back-to-back relation respective oppositely facing seats. In a second position the assembly provides a substantially horizontal lounge a portion of which is withdrawn from a stored position below the seats. The lounge when withdrawn includes the sitting surface portion of a selected one of the oppositely facing seats as part of the lounge and when stored utilizes such sitting surface portion as part of the selected seat.

Abstract: A seating unit for a vehicle has a pair of seats facing in opposite directions with each seat having a seating space for receiving the seated body of an occupant and an extension space in which the legs of the occupant may be placed. The seats are positioned on each side of a notional dividing axis with the seating space of one extending over the axis at the extension space of the other. The pair of seats is suitable for use in an aircraft cabin with one of the seats facing substantially forward in the cabin and the other of the seats facing substantially aft.

Abstract: A booth-type seating arrangement with fore and aft seats for airplanes and aircraft. A cabinet with a stowable video monitor and pull-up table can be positioned between the seats. Sliding gates integrated into the aisle seat end base can be deployed to form an enclosed play area for children. Theater-style seat bottoms can be provided which flip-up to provide more floor space. Child booster seats can be built into the seatbacks. The seatback and bottom cushions can articulate and slide within fixed frame members to combine with opposite cushions to form a flat sleeping configuration for passengers.

Abstract: A bench assembly is provided which includes a seat assembly and at least two backrest assemblies. The back assemblies are rotatable from one side of the seat assembly to an opposite side independently of one another such that persons sitting on the seat assembly can be facing in the same direction or in opposite directions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a forward facing first seat back having an upper portion and a lower portion. The seat assembly further includes a rearward facing second seat assembly having a second seat back. The second seat back has a lower portion and an upper portion pivotally connected to the upper portion of the first seat back. The second seat back is movable between a retracted position and a seating position. In the retracted position, the lower portion of the second seat back is adjacent to the lower portion of the first seat back. In the seating position, the lower portion of the second seat back is spaced apart from the lower portion of the first seat back to provide a rearwardly facing inclined second seat back.

Abstract: The invention concerns a seat made of two parts: a seat body (1) with a two-sided structure, for example shaped like a hollow box open at its front face, comprising linking and reinforcing crosspieces (5) providing it with sufficient mechanical rigidity; and a seat support (2) with a matching anatomy, preferably fitted with a cover containing a thickness of padding material (18), closing the opening (17) of the seat body (1). One of the later flanks or components (3) of the flank or (4) of the seat body (1) is fixed on a structural vertical member (11) of the public transport vehicle. The seat is suspended cantilevered against the vehicle wall, thereby leaving free the space (12) located beneath the seat. The invention is of interest to manufacturers of public transport vehicles and manufacturers of fittings for the vehicles.

Abstract: An adjustable support and retention device for supporting and retaining interchageable furnishing and/or equipment is disclosed. The invention includes a pedestal; a horizontally adjustable support column attached to the pedestal for providing rotatable support to a support and retention assembly; and a support and retention mechanism. The support column assembly is attached to and projects upwards from the pedestal and provides verticle and horizontal adjustment. The pedestal can be comprised of five support members extending outwardly from its center and can include rollers for providing ground mobility to the pedestal. A braking mechanism may be provided for the rollers or pedestal to prevent movement of the pedestal with respect to the ground. Interchangeable furnishing (e.g., car seats and/or high chairs) are adaptable for use with the support and retention mechanism through complimentary hardware.

Abstract: A folding seat assembly is attachable to the upright vertical post for a tennis net and consists of a pair of interchangeable clamp brackets secured around the vertical post. An upper elongated tube is pivotally mounted to the upper clamp bracket and is slidably mounted to a bottom seat guide. A lower elongated tube is pivotally connected to the bottom clamp bracket and is pivotally connected to the bottom seat assembly to create a triangular support for the seat. A second seat can extend from the opposite side of the same pair of clamp brackets. The seat(s) are maintained in a vertical inactive position by an over-center arrangement and a detent mechanism.

Abstract: A hollow chair may hold an amount of weight due to a flowable material contained therein and may be joined to on or more chairs.

Abstract: A hollow chair may hold an amount of weight due to a flowable material contained therein and may be joined to one or more chairs.

Abstract: A foldable portable chair provides users with two side-by-side seats. The supporting framework of the chair includes four support members. The first and second support members are hingeably attached to each other at their upper ends to forman inverted V-shape. The third and fourth support members are hingeably attached to each other at their lower ends to form a V-shape. The first and third support members and the second and fourth support members are then pivotally attached to each other so as to fold in a scissors fashion. A first seat member extends between the first support member and the third support member. A second seat member extends between the second support member and the fourth support member. In the preferred embodiment, the support members are U-shaped, and a storage compartment is suspended between the two seat members.

Abstract: An attendant-passenger seat row is disclosed comprising at least one passenger seat and one flight attendant seat. At least one adapter is in the region of the flight attendant seat and is connectable with a junction coupling in the region of the passenger seat. The flight attendant seat comprises generally a frame, an adapter, a back rest connected to the frame, as well as a seating area or seat cushion pivotable with respect to the back rest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an upfront carrier device for infants or other items which is adapted to be secured to a wearers upper body and comprises first and second rigid, inverted J-shaped members, each of the J-shaped members comprises a downwardly extending short leg portion and a downwardly extending long leg portion interconnected by a top portion which is positioned central over each shoulder of the wearer. A cross-bar interconnection member including first and second ends extends between and is connected to at its first and second ends to the first and second J-shaped member long leg portions to position the long leg portions parallel to each other. The J-shaped member long leg portions are pivotally attached to the cross-bar interconnection member to allow about 90.degree. inward axial rotation of the long leg portions and cause the short leg portions to swing into a folded position. A generally U-shaped seat portion having a front, first side, second side, first end and second end is provided.

Abstract: A seating cluster for airport and similar seating areas which includes a table for being positioned on a supporting surface, and eight seats attached to and supported by the table in spaced-apart relation to each other about the perimeter of the table in spaced-apart relation above the supporting surface thereby by defining a luggage storage area underneath the seat bottom. Each of the seats has a seat bottom having a front edge, opposed sides and a seat back. Each of the eight seats is attached to the table adjacent its respective inner side with the front of their respective seat bottoms positioned at an obtuse angle to the front of a seat bottom of a side adjacent seat whereby each seat and its respective side adjacent seat is angled slightly to each other to facilitate conversation by occupants.

Abstract: A combination bench and bicycle stand is disclosed which has a frame having two horizontally spaced frame members. Each frame member has a generally horizontally extending seat bearing portion spaced from the ground. The frame also has bicycle support members which define a space for receiving a bicycle and which will support a bicycle in an upright position. At least one planar member is rigidly connected and supported by the seat bearing portion, thereby providing a bench for a person seated thereon.

Abstract: A seating cluster for airport and similar seating areas, comprising a table positioned on a supporting surface, with six seats attached to and supported by the table adjacent each other in spaced-apart relation above the supporting surface. Each of the seats have a seat bottom having a front edge, opposed sides and a seat back. Each of the six seats are attached to the table with the front of its seat bottom positioned at an oblique angle to the front of a seat bottom of a first adjacent seat whereby each seat and its respective first adjacent seat are angled slightly to each other to facilitate conversation by occupants. Each of the six seats are positioned seat back-to-seat back with a second adjacent seat whereby occupants of each seat and the second adjacent seat are seated substantially back-to-back.

Abstract: In the disclosed embodiments the bench of the invention has six components or sections. Two sections are A-shaped support members, i.e. leg sections, each having a horizontal brace. A third section is a seat section which provides two parallel bench seats separated by a space which receives the two A-shaped support sections. More specifically, the A-shaped sections are received into the space between parallel rails, two sets of which support the bench seats. At least one rail at each end of the bench seats rests on a horizontal brace of an A-shaped support. The abutting rail and horizontal brace pair are locked together by insertion between blocks fixed to a stud with the spacing of the blocks providing a snug fit for the abutting rail and horizontal brace. The end of the stud opposite the blocks extends vertically to approximately the apex of the A-shaped support members.

Abstract: A universal table A-frame that is constructed as a unitary structure for use in a booth seating system including a series of booths. The A-frame is a basic module for the booth seating system. The A-frame includes a pair of spaced apart frame rails arranged in a longitudinal parallel relationship and in the same horizontal plane by means of legs secured to the rails adjacent the ends of the rails. The A-frame includes a pair of elements that are individually secured to the inner edge of one of the rails and each extends upwardly towards the other rail. A horizontal frame element is secured in a cantilevered relationship to the free ends of the pair of elements to thereby complete the frame. The horizontal element is adapted to mount a table top. The legs of the A-frame may be offset for permitting the stacking of the A-frame in a nesting relationship. The frame rails are also provided with mounting plates for permitting the longitudinal adjustability of the frames.

Abstract: A seat for a flight attendant in an aircraft is constructed to be secured to a supporting inner cabin wall. The seat unit includes a seat section tiltably supported in a mounting. The backrest unit includes a backrest cushion with a head cushion. A safety belt system, cooperates with both units, which are preassembled ready for installation. Thus, the conventional frame of the seat is avoided, whereby weight, costs, and space advantages are achieved. It is especially advantageous to provide a double seating arrangement with the seats facing in opposite directions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, especially for attendants in an aircraft is constructed as a double seat. The seat is equipped with seat cushions on opposite sides of a frame made of two posts interconnected by a cross-member. The seats are preferably hinged to opposite frame sides so that one or the other or both seats can be used.

Abstract: A railway car seat modularly adaptable to provide various seating accommodations, consisting of a load bearing frame (10), a seat element (20) and a backrest element (30), where the frame (10) is made up of a tubular member (11) connecting two horizontal rail members (12) serving to support the seat element, the seat element (20) and backrest element (30) each having a semicircular channel (21A, 31A), both of which channels mate with the tube (11).

Abstract: A tandem two seat child's stroller made of tubular material having an elongated frame supporting two tandemly related seats for small children with the lower front seat and the upper rear seat being vertically disposed to one another, wherein the front seat faces toward the forward portion of the stroller and the upper rear seat faces toward the rear of the stroller. A maneuvering handle is provided at the rear of the stroller and a removable container doubling as a foot support is provided on the lower part of the stroller for containing packages and personal articles.

Abstract: A cantilever type seating unit with a back that can be secured to a wall surface including a shell in the form of a contoured plate having hook members attached to a rear surface of the back and fastening members attached to an undersurface of a seat portion, and a support frame including a pair of L-shaped support arms and a seat plate unitarily connected to the L-shaped support arms and having fastening seats attached to its upper surface. After the support frame is bolted or otherwise connected to the wall surface, the shell can be firmly fastened to the support frame by first hitching the hook members to upper ends of the L-shaped support members and then bringing the fastening members into fastening engagement with the fastening seats. The seating unit is simple in construction, easy to assemble and light in weight.

Abstract: A slide-adjustable reclining double seat for boats and like applications comprising a support box and a pair of seats hinged back-to-back resting on the upper edges of the box sidewalls. A locking bar is cantilevered rearwardly beneath each seat bottom. A pair of opposed slides of molded plastic construction are affixed to the box sidewalls and have channels which slidably receive ends of the locking bars. Laterally aligned recesses in the channels define locking positions of the reclining seats.

Abstract: A stroller for transporting a doll when pushed or pulled by a child has a pair of wheels secured to and rotatable with a horizontal axle, a right angle gear transmission from the axle to a vertical central shaft which is rotated when the stroller is propelled forward or backward. The top end of the vertical shaft is secured to and passes through the center of a frame formed as a seat for receiving and holding at least one doll. Rotation of the wheels when the stroller is pulled or pushed causes corresponding rotation of the vertical shaft and the canopy and the seat and doll therein.

Abstract: A troop carrier for transporting and deploying troops which includes an armored panel extending lengthwise of the carrier in an approximately upright position having an exterior side set inwardly from one side of the carrier, a side panel on the carrier located along the side of the carrier on the exterior side of the armored panel, the side panel being pivotally mounted along the lower edge thereof.

Abstract: A dual seat arrangement for an earthworking vehicle consists of a first seat including a seat cushion fixed to the vehicle body and a backrest pivotally supported on the vehicle body about a generally horizontal first pivot axis. A second rearwardly facing seat is pivoted on the vehicle body about a second parallel horizontal axis and the backrest and second seat are interconnected by a rigid link so that the two move as a unit between generally horizontal and generally vertical positions which respectively define the operative position for the rearwardly facing seat and the operative position for the forwardly facing backrest. A single releasable latch means is utilized for defining the upright position while the generally horizontal position is defined by supporting the seat directly on the vehicle frame structure.

Abstract: Seating structure for a chair grouping includes a frame having a lower U-shaped front runner for each chair and a separate side frame member extending upwardly from the top of the runner at each side and rearwardly about the back cushion. For in-line chair arrangements, the side frame members extend downwardly at the center of the chair back and are connected to U-shaped rear runners of adjacent chairs. For zig-zag chair arrangements, the side frame members extend rearward of the chair back to provide for a row of oppositely facing chairs and thence downwardly where they are connected to U-shaped front runners of the opposed chairs which are staggered relative to the first chairs. The side frame members are interchangeable, as are the runners; and they are connected together by means of an H-shaped connector which also serves to connect the seat of the chairs to the frame.

Abstract: A restaurant booth seat having a unique shape and construction is disclosed. The seat has an exterior skin made of a hard plastic material and a substantially rigid plastic foam core. The seat comprises a back support member coupled to a separate base member. The base member is tapered from the front thereof towards the rear such that liquids, crumbs and the like are encouraged toward the rear of the base member. A grooved area extends into the base member along the width thereof adjacent the back support member such that the crumbs and liquids in the grooved area are rendered easily removable. By the use of the restaurant booth seat of the present invention, cleanup of such seat is made substantially easier than the seats of the prior art. Moreover, the booth seat of the present invention is durable yet provides the user with sufficient comfort.