Abstract: Disclosed herein is a harness apparatus for an amusement ride that includes an elongate shaft fixedly secured at two attachment points to a passenger carriage, a fitting coupled to the elongate shaft, a harness attachment coupled to the fitting, and a harness. The fitting is freely movable along the elongate shaft between the two attachment points. The harness includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the harness is fixedly coupled to the harness attachment to secure a passenger in the amusement ride and the second end is fixedly secured to the passenger carriage.

Abstract: A vehicle seat strap retaining assembly having a seat cushion section, a seatback section and a strap attachment structure. The seatback section is attached to the seat cushion. The seatback section has a passenger's back supporting surface and an upper end surface that includes a central indentation area configured to receive a child seat retaining strap. The strap attachment structure is rigidly fixed to one of the seat cushion section and the seatback section beneath the central indentation area. The central indentation area and the strap attachment structure are positioned and configured such that with a child seat positioned on the seat cushion section, a securing strap of the child seat extending over the upper end surface of the seatback section overlays the central indentation area and attaches to the child seat supporting strap attachment structure.

Abstract: A vehicle seat strap retaining assembly includes a seat cushion section, a seatback section, a strap retaining clip and a strap attachment structure. The seatback section is attached to the seat cushion, the seatback section having a passenger's back supporting surface and an upper end surface. The strap retaining clip is attached to a rear surface of the seatback section. The strap attachment structure is rigidly fixed to one of the seat cushion section and the seatback section beneath the upper end surface. The strap retaining clip and the strap attachment structure are positioned and configured such that with a child seat positioned on the seat cushion section, a securing strap of the child seat extending over the upper end surface of the seatback section passes through the strap retaining clip and attaches to the strap attachment structure.

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a seating device for use by individuals who have recently had a surgical procedure that makes it uncomfortable or painful for the person to bear their body weight on their buttocks region. The device includes a firm back support and a cushioned bottom portion having a contoured recess thereon, thereby allowing an individual to place their body weight on the thigh area rather than directly onto the buttocks, offering comfort while sitting. The back support is connected to the bottom portion by a hinge, enabling the back support to fold down on the seat for easy and convenient portability. Overall, the present invention allows people to go about their daily routines without worry of additional discomfort when sitting down at home, at work, during vehicular transit, or other situations.

Abstract: An inflatable child seat for use in an airplane having a base panel having at least one inflatable air chamber is provided. The inflatable child seat also includes two side panels, each of which have at least one inflatable air chamber. Both side panels are connected to the base panel. A back panel is further provided, having at least one inflatable air chamber, and is connected to the two side panels and the base panel. The back panel is disposed at an angle relative to the base panel. The inflatable child seat also has a belt configured to restrain a child in the seat. The inflatable child seat additionally has a cavity disposed in the back panel and is configured for receiving a seat belt from an airplane or car seat for securing the child seat to the airplane or car seat. The inflatable child seat is provided with at least one port that is in communication with one or more of the air chambers and serves as the means for inflating and deflating these chambers.

Abstract: An inflatable child seat for use in an airplane having a base panel having at least one inflatable air chamber is provided. The inflatable child seat also includes two side panels, each of which have at least one inflatable air chamber. Both side panels are connected to the base panel. A back panel is further provided, having at least one inflatable air chamber, and is connected to the two side panels and the base panel. The back panel is disposed at an angle relative to the base panel. The inflatable child seat also has a belt configured to restrain a child in the seat. The inflatable child seat additionally has a cavity disposed in the back panel and is configured for receiving a seat belt from an airplane or car seat for securing the child seat to the airplane or car seat. The inflatable child seat is provided with at least one port that is in communication with one or more of the air chambers and serves as the means for inflating and deflating these chambers.

Abstract: An infant chair designed to attach and secure to the rear of a seat functions as a conventional baby seat and has a soft fabric-based seat. The chair comprises a pair of adjustable handles that extend over the seating surface. The base of the chair also comprises a pair of adjustable legs to support the seat against the back cushion portion of the seat. The handles allow the infant chair to be placed upon a seat more safely than existing models. To make the chair more appealing to the infant, the chair comprises an animal motif with the handles being the upper arms of an animal and the lower base supports being the legs of an animal. The chair further has an integral vibrating mechanism and permanently attached toys to help amuse the infant while in the chair.

Abstract: Seat to accommodate a child in a vehicle, the seat being adapted for secure connection to the vehicle e.g.

Abstract: A juvenile vehicle seat includes a seat base adapted to set on a vehicle seat and a foldable backrest associated with the seat base. The juvenile vehicle seat also includes a backrest lock coupled to the foldable backrest.

Abstract: A seating and lying arrangement for the passenger region of aircraft. The arrangement can be brought into a seating state and a lying state. In the seating state, the arrangement has a seating surface and a backrest. In the lying state, the arrangement provides a lying surface. The arrangement comprises a seating device and a lying device which is separate therefrom. In the seating state, the lying device is arranged next to the seating device. In the lying state, the lying device is arranged above the seating device. A change can be made between the seating state and the lying state of the arrangement.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a cushioned bottom portion and a back portion. The back portion is flexibly connected to the bottom portion. An attachment mechanism is provided to attach the bottom portion to a bleacher. A constraint element restrains the back portion for rotating beyond a desired angle with respect to the cushioned bottom portion. The back portion does not include any rigid cross members.

Abstract: A child vehicle seat is suitable for being placed on a vehicle seat provided with a headrest. The headrest is connected to the vehicle seat by means of at least two uprights. The child vehicle seat at least comprises a backrest and means for connecting said backrest to said headrest in use. Said means can be connected to the two uprights in use. The means comprise at least one hook-shaped element which is movable with respect to the backrest, wherein the headrest can remain connected to the vehicle seat in use while said means are being connected to and disconnected from the two uprights.

Abstract: The unique folding child vehicle seat (10) includes a seat back member (12) and a seat bottom member (14) that is pivotally connected thereto. The seat bottom (14) is pivotally connected to the seat back (12) in the unique location of a selected distance from the bottom edge of the seat back member. A support member (42) is provided proximal to the bottom edge of the seat back (12). The seat bottom member (14) is pivotable between a closed position where the lower surface of the seat bottom member (14) rests on the support member (42) to provide a unique cantilevered seat configuration. Vertically oriented plates (32a, 32b, 34a, 34b) provide an internal framework for added strength. Also, the seat (10) may be of a non-folding configuration where L-shaped vertically oriented plates (202a, 202b) provide the internal framework.

Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.

Abstract: A child restraint device for use with a vehicle seat having a back portion with a forward side and rear side, the back portion further having at least one device selected from the group consisting of head padding, adjustable shoulder belts, adjustable lap belts, and a provision for mounting the back portion to a vehicle seat. The child restraint device also has a bottom portion with a top side and bottom side. The bottom portion is foldably coupled to the back portion and has at least one device selected from the group consisting of buckle harness assembly, leg strap, and a provision for mounting the bottom portion to a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger safety device for use on vehicles such as airplanes and automobiles. The device includes a horizontal member that is configured to be secured to a back support of a seat in a vehicle, and two vertical members, each being attached to the horizontal member, and each having a loop through which the seat belt is capable of being fed and fastened above the lap of the person, wherein the vertical members are configured to rest over the person's shoulders. The device further includes a strap-holding device that is attached to the vertical members at a position substantially above the second end of the vertical members, wherein the strap-holding device is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the vertical members.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger safety device for use on vehicles such as airplanes and automobiles. In each embodiment of the invention, the device includes a seat strap assembly and a body strap assembly that are attached to a back-support portion. The seat strap assembly is adapted to secure the device onto the back-support of the existing vehicle seat. The seat strap assembly, which may include one or both of a horizontal strap and a strap web, rests over the vehicle seat. The body strap assembly is adapted to secure a passenger on the device. The body strap assembly includes a body strap or a crotch strap, or both. The body strap may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. The device further includes at least one loop to receive the existing seat belt to secure the device. The loop may be part of the back-support portion or the body strap assembly.

Abstract: In spite of a flexible structure which can be easily transferred and stored, it is possible to make a child sit at a high position and remove a cooped-up feeling. A seat surface portion 10 is made in an air cushion structure expanding due to an injection of air. A back rest reclining portion 20 connected to the seat surface portion 10 is formed in a vest shape so as to fix the child. An air cushion 23 is mounted to the back rest reclining portion 20. It is possible to fold up the seat surface portion 10 and the back rest reclining portion 20 small by taking the air out.

Abstract: A stadium chair includes a frame for engaging a bleacher. An attachment bracket is provided on the frame and receives a clamp that allows the frame to be secured to the bleacher. A seat cushion and back are included to provide comfort to a patron using the chair.

Abstract: A footrest for a child safety seat (20) includes a support (10) for supporting the lower side of an adherent child safety seat (20) and a footstep (13) that is attached to the support (10). The footstep (13) is adjustable in order to adapt to the length of the legs of the child (21) that is seated in the child safety seat (20). The footrest is equipped with an anchor (12) that is intended to be received in a space (24) between the upper side of an adherent seat (22) and the lower side of an adherent backrest (23) in a vehicle where the footrest is mounted.

Abstract: A vehicles passenger safety device for use on vehicles such as airplanes and automobiles. In each embodiment of the invention, the device includes a seat strap assembly and a body strap assembly that are attached to a back-support portion. The seat strap assembly is adapted to secure the device onto the back-support of the existing vehicle seat. The seat strap assembly, which may include one or both of a horizontal strap and a strap web, rests over the vehicle seat. The body strap assembly is adapted to secure a passenger on the device. The body strap assembly includes a body strap or a crotch strap, or both. The body strap may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. The device further includes at least one loop to receive the existing seat belt to secure the device. The loop may be part of the back-support portion or the body strap assembly.

Abstract: A passenger safety device for use on vehicles such as airplanes and automobiles is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the device is a “soft” device, i.e., a safety harness comprising exclusively straps and fasteners. A horizontal strap wraps around the back-support of a vehicle seat to secure the harness to the vehicle seat. In a second embodiment, the device comprises a back-support portion and a seat-pan portion. When folded, the exterior frame resembles a small briefcase with a shoulder strap. In a third embodiment, the device comprises a rigid front-support with an inflatable cushion that fills up the space between the passenger and the front-support.

Abstract: A child seat for use in an automotive vehicle, having a seat cushion pivotally mounted at its rear end on the bottom of a recessed portion in a back rest of a vehicle seat to be stored in an upright condition in the recessed portion during non-use of the child seat and pulled out from the recessed portion for use in a horizontal condition, wherein the child seat is provided with support means for supporting the seat cushion in the horizontal condition when pulled out from the recessed portion of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A seat pocket can be used as an integral part of a back of a seat of a motor vehicle, or alternatively, the pocket can be used as an after market item for attachment to a seat back of a seat of a motor vehicle. The seat pocket has an open position and a closed position. In an open position, the seat pocket is in the form of a container with a base, two raised sides, an inner end and an outer end. The outer end is hinged on the base as is the inner end. The sides are foldable so that the inner end can be folded down parallel to the base and the sides will automatically fold. The inner end is hinged relative to the base as well. When the seat pocket is integral with the seat back, the inner end forms part of the seat. In a closed position, an underside of the base forms an outer surface of the seat back.

Abstract: A collapsible seat, such as a booster seat, is disclosed. The booster seat 10 comprises a base 11, an upper U-shaped frame 12, a back wall 12, a front wall 14, a seat 15 and a pair of collapsible side walls 16. The back wall 13 is pivotally mounted at the rear of the frame 12 and locates on the base 11 at 19. The front of the seat 15 is pivotally engaged on the wall 16 in a manner which allows the seat to fold into a very compact shape.

Abstract: A seating surface part and a backrest part are connected to each other in such a way that they can pivot around an axis and thus be folded together into a collapsed position. Retaining belts are provided for the seating surface part and to the backrest part, which has a spacer device on the outside surface facing away from the seating surface side. This spacer device projects out beyond the outside surface of the backrest part when the seat is in use. A retaining device which can be connected to an adult seating unit is provided on the backrest part.

Abstract: A supplementary seat-back for vehicles comprising two rigid jointed plates, one functioning as the seat body and the other as the back body. The plates serve as supports for cushions which form the exterior surface of the seat and back bodies. The plates are joined by side hinges and thus are foldable. The cushioning has slits or openings which can be adapted for the user's buttocks and scrotum and the cushion attached to the back plate has a central vertical slit for adapting to the spinal column.

Abstract: A collapsible child seat is provided which has an adjustable bottom panel so as to position the bottom panel in a position generally parallel to a supporting chair seat. The child seat comprises a bottom panel hinged to a back panel. A rear sleeve, which is configured to receive at least an upper portion of the chair backrest, is attached to the back panel. The child seat further includes a support strap which attaches to opposing side edges of the bottom panel and slidably connects to the rear sleeve. When the rear sleeve is slipped over the chair backrest, the child seat is suspended above the chair seat. The support strap extends around the rear of the chair seat and supports the bottom panel in a position generally parallel to the chair seat. The support strap desirably is adjustable in length to draw the rear sleeve around the chair backrest and to adjust the position of the bottom panel.

Abstract: An integral child seat in which the lap belt of the restraint system is attached to opposite sides of the rotating child seat support, forward of the rotational axis of the seat support. By attaching the belts to the seat support forward of the rotation axis, the lap belt will remain snugly fitting to the seat occupant's lap and have a reduced tendency to ride over the iliac crest of the seat occupant's pelvis during a vehicle collision.

Abstract: A sport utility seat for removable attachment to an open truck and bumper of an automobile section comprising a seat portion formed in a rectangular configuration and positionable in a horizontal orientation with side edges and a front and a rear edge and with an upper surface and a lower surface; a back portion formed in a rectangular configuration and positionable in a vertical orientation with a front surface, side edges and a top and bottom edge and with a rear surface, the top and bottom edges being of a length essentially equal to the front and rear edges of the seat portion; a pair of hinges coupling the back and seat portions; a pair of inverted U-shaped clamping members with vertical legs and a cross piece secured to the rear surface of the back portion with two associated coupling bolts for each member, the upper extent of each member being at a height beneath the upper edge of the back portion and extending downwardly to a central extent of the back portion; and an adjustable wing nut extending thr

Abstract: An infant seat arranged for selective mounting onto a door member, as typically found within portable bathroom stalls, includes a housing arranged for mounting to the door utilizing straps or selectively a hook from the door inserted within a rear opening of the housing. A housing lid is arranged for opening to an orthogonal orientation relative to the housing floor, wherein cushions mounted within the housing and the lid and harness structure is arranged to secure an infant relative to the stall door.

Abstract: A portable, customized patient support system is provided for maintaining a person in a substantially upright sitting position. The system has a seat cushion, a back cushion and left and right lateral trunk brace cushions. Each of the cushions is selected to conform to certain measured dimensions of the person. The cushions are secured to each other using interconnecting devices. The assembled system can be used with most conventional chairs and seats, including wheelchairs. A method of providing support for a person in a substantially upright sitting position is also provided which includes the steps of measuring certain dimensions of the patient, selecting appropriately sized cushions and securing the cushions together using the interconnecting devices.

Abstract: A chair which is usable as an ordinary seat, as a stadium seat, or as a beach seat comprises a generally quadralateral seat element having rigid side membes. A back support is pivotally secured to a rear end of the seat element to permit the back element to be moved from a collapsed position overlying the top of the seat to a support position extending upwardly in an inclined direction relative to the seat. A pair of arm elements are pivotally secured to the side frames of the seat and are pivotally movable between a position overlying the top of the seat and an upstanding position wherein the arm rests are disposed vertically above each side of the seat. Leg frames are provided having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration with the bight portion of the U-shape pivotally secured respectively to the side frames of the seat. The leg frames are pivotally movable from a position underlying the bottom portion of the seat to a position depending generally vertically downwardly from the seat.

Abstract: A collapsible vehicle safety apparatus for animals, in combination with a vehicle, is described that has a rigid base and a collapsible support frame removably secured to the base. There are at least two blind insertion holes, in the base, to releasingly accept and retain a first leg and a second leg of the frame. A pliable barrier cover is attached to the frame. A padded top restraint means, is attached to the cover, to reduce trauma from impact due to abrupt forward movemenmt of the animal. There is an adjustable harness, attached to the frame, to restrict movement of the animal. There is a first seat belt attachment means, in the cover, to attach a vehicular seat belt to secure the frame and cover to the vehicle. A second seat belt attachment means, is attached to the cover, to secure the frame and the cover to the vehicle. Either belt attachment means may be used at the discretion of the user.

Abstract: An automobile seat having a built in child seat that assumes different positions to accommodate infants in a rearwardly facing position and children in a forwardly facing position. The child seat unit includes a back panel which is secured to the adult seat back and a pair of hinged seat panels. In a storage position, the seat panels are folded up to cover the back panel with cushion sides of the seat panels facing forwardly to provide cushions on the adult seat back. The seat panels can be folded downwardly with one horizontal and the other inclined to receive an infant on a padded insert applied to the inclined panel. When used as a child seat, the two seat panels are folded on top of one another with the cushion side of the top panel facing upwardly to provide the seat surface. A removable carrying handle can be provided to allow the seat to function as a child carrier when removed from the automobile seat.

Abstract: A process for developing porosity in air impervious film. The process is disclosed for fabricating a cushion article having a cover provided with increased air flow capabilities. A covering is provided for a cushion body, the covering including a laminated film and, preferably, an outer fabric layer. The film includes a first layer having a relatively high temperature melting point and a second layer having a relatively low temperature melting point. The first layer includes perforations, and the second layer is continuous and air impervious. The laminated film is heated at a temperature which approaches or is above the melting temperature of the second layer but below the melting temperature of the first layer to melt the second layer at least in areas coincident with the perforations in the first layer to form air flow passages through the film laminate.

Abstract: A convertible seat for use by children in automobiles and other vehicles which is foldable and covered within the usual adult sized seating of the vehicle providing the usual appearance, and which is unfoldable and uncoverable to provide a simply constructed children's safety seat, upon and within the adult seating. The children's seat, when unfolded, has all of the presently considered necessary and advisable features to provide safety to a child seated therein.