Oscillating On Rockers Patents (Class 297/247)
  • Publication number: 20020140261
    Abstract: A dual row outdoor leisure rocking chair comprises two rocking chairs each includes a main frame which has two foot supports linked by a linking bar at the bottom side. The main frame hangs a swingable loading bracket thereon. The loading bracket has two bottom sides each engaged with a linkage rod. A top bracket is mounted at the top end of the main frame. The top bracket has a coupling section formed at one end thereof. The two rocking chair are opposite to each other and swingable synchronously in a coupled fashion, and may be assembled easily and has an attractive appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 6000750
    Abstract: Convertible furniture for children for use in different configurations as either a table or child's seat. The furniture comprises a base, vertical supports, and a removable top. The top includes a rotating fabric sling seat for very young children. With the top removed, the furniture may be inverted for use as a play table. Rockers, rocker locks and means to prevent seat rotation are also disclosed. The vertical supports are telescopically extendable to adjust the height of the furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventors: Jon R. Rossman, Bryan R. Hotaling
  • Patent number: 5505664
    Abstract: A children's swing ride is composed of an articulated seating platform having an axis of articulation. A pair of hangers is connected to the seating platform on opposite sides of that axis and a pair of levers extends from the platform on opposite sides of that axis. In use, the platform is suspended by way of the hangers from an overhead support so that riders sitting on opposite ends of the platform can swing back and forth and, by exerting force on the other rider's lever, cause articulation of the seating platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Hedstrom Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Nolan, Paul C. Gilles
  • Patent number: 5257839
    Abstract: A latch incorporates a latch member in the form of a leaf spring which is connected by an overcenter operating lever mechanism to a case mounted to a door for latching engagement with a strike mounted to another door or frame member. The strike incorporates guide rails for guiding the latch member into engagement with the strike, and the case includes an upstanding part for receiving a part of a lock with another part of the lock extending through an opening in the lever mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: National Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Nielsen, Cordell E. Meiste, Dennis J. Rooney
  • Patent number: 5085486
    Abstract: A structure wherein a plurality of side walls each include a central plate and a "C" shaped leg extending from a rear and forward portion of each side plate to provide for support of the organization in use of the table, with a planar table top directed between the side walls and the organization utilized as a rocking member when the structure is inverted. The organization may be further positioned onto either side wall for use as a support for a drinking organization mounting a container and cup members within recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: Todd L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4099773
    Abstract: An article of furniture that includes a curved lower outer surface so that the article of furniture or chair can be rocked back and forth, the chair including stop members for limiting rocking motion or movement of the chair, and wherein reinforced portions are provided for supporting occupants of the chair so that the occupants will not sink down too far in the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Inventor: James F. Chang