Abstract: An anchor for rocking furniture including left and right flat-bottomed elements longer than wider, with width less than half the spacing between rockers of rocking furniture to be anchored. A forward element releaseably impedes the flat-bottomed elements from separating by more than the rocker width at a first point forward of a back leg of the furniture plus a gap substantially less that the width of the wider flat-bottomed element at the first point. The forward element is vertically positioned between flat-bottomed elements above the height of the rocker at the first point. A rearward element impedes flat-bottom elements from separating by more than the rocker width at a second point rearward of the back leg plus a gap substantially less that the width of the wider flat-bottomed element at the second point. The rearward element is vertically positioned between the flat-bottomed elements below the rocker at the second point.

Abstract: An infant chair includes a frame having a seat portion and a base portion that are pivotally connected to each other so as to be movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A locking mechanism is operable to lock the frame in the expanded position. Further, a cover is configured to substantially cover the frame.

Abstract: An infant chair includes a frame having a seat portion and a base portion that are pivotally connected to each other so as to be movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A locking mechanism is operable to lock the frame in the expanded position. Further, a cover is configured to substantially cover the frame.

Abstract: A rocking chair includes a fixed base having a base portion located on the ground. The base portion includes front and rear sides spaced in a rocking direction. A connecting frame extends upright from the base portion and has a receiving space receiving a rocking mechanism. The rocking mechanism includes a bottom plate, a strut, and front and rear rocking members. The strut extends upright from the bottom plate and is fixed to a seat. Upper ends of the front and rear rocking members are pivotably connected to the connecting frame. Lower ends of the front and rear rocking members are pivotably connected to front and rear ends of the bottom plate. The rocking mechanism is rockable in the receiving space in the rocking direction relative to the fixed base. A positioning mechanism controls the rocking mechanism to be in a rockable state or a positioned state.

Abstract: A mold rotator with a first section and a second section that are engaged approximately perpendicularly to each other to produce a base and an L-shaped platform for receiving the article. The base of the article rotator may have a curved section at the intersection of the first section and the second section and the article rotator may rotate on its curved section between a first position wherein the article rotator is supported on its first section and a second position wherein the article rotator is supported on its second section. Further, the article rotator allows an article to be safely rotated simply by lowering the article onto the article rotator so that the article rotator automatically rotates approximately 90° from a first position and a second, rotated position. The article rotator may include a stabilizing system wherein the article rotator can be stabilized at both a first position and second position which is approximately 90 degrees from the first position.

Abstract: A foldable rocking chair includes a base having a curved rocking portion, a first adjustment rod pivotally connected to the base, a seat having a front end pivotally connected to a front end of the base, a second adjustment rod pivotally connected to the seat, and a folding joint for interconnecting the first and second adjustment rods. The seat is adjustable relative to the base between a fully unfolded position and a folded position. The folding joint is constructed so as to allow pivoting movement of the seat from the folded position to the fully unfolded position, while preventing pivoting movement of the seat from the fully unfolded position to the folded position when no external force is applied the folding joint.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a glider rocker having a gliding chair seat mounted on a stationary base, including an operating assembly mounted on the gliding chair seat, a pair of bearing brackets mounted on the stationary base respectively, and a pair of mounting assemblies. Each mounting assembly includes a prop, a strut, a curved elongated member, a mounting bracket, and a restoring spring connected with the curved elongated member and the prop.

Abstract: A swivel rocker is provided that includes a surface designed to contact a floor so as to facilitate rocking in two directions along a line while limiting rocking in other directions and to inhibit excessive rocking in at least one direction along the line. The swivel rocker also includes a swivel portion such that a seat may be rotated relative to the two directions of facilitated rocking. The swivel portion allows a user to alter the directions of facilitated rocking relative to their orientation on the seat. The rocking surface inhibits excessive rocking in the at least one direction to help prevent the user from tipping over in the chair. Under some embodiments, the swivel rocker is formed of two rockers having a curved portion designed to contact the floor and an additional portion that inhibits excessive rocking. The additional portion extends from the curved portion in several embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable child receiving device that includes a seat portion and arcuate leg members that support the seat portion above a supporting surface. The seat portion is further supported by arcuate cross members that extend between the leg members and are pivotally connected to the leg members. The arcuate cross member can each be individually pivoted upward above the leg members or downward below the leg members. The pivotal connection between the leg members and the cross members enables the reconfigurable child receiving device to be configured into four different modes of use. In a first mode, both arcuate cross members are pivoted upward above the leg members to allow the device to rock on the leg members in a first direction. In a second mode the second cross member is pivoted downward to prevent rocking in the first direction and to secure the seat portion in a relatively upright configuration.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for avoiding inattentive-fall of a legged furniture article, comprising a support means having a cavity for passage of a leg member of the furniture article; and at least one roller rotatably attached to the support means, wherein the roller and the cavity are arranged vertically in a staggered mode. In the device of the invention, a simple one-way roller structure is used in order to enhance greatly the stability of the furniture article as well as impart the advantages of easy installation and convenient use to the device of the invention.

Abstract: A reclining rocking chair has two seat bars, a backrest bar, two armrests, a footrest bar, an adjustment device and two rocker assemblies. The seat bars, backrest bar, armrests and footrest bar connect pivotally to each other. The adjustment device is mounted on one side of the chair and connects to the corresponding seat bar, armrest and footrest bar and has a clamp, an arm post and an adjustment bolt. The clamp is mounted on the armrest. The arm post connects pivotally to the armrest and the footrest bar and is mounted slidably through the clamp. The adjustment bolt is mounted movably through the clamp and selectively presses against the arm post to allow the chair to rock and recline safely.

Abstract: A reclining chair system operable about different modes. The reclining chair includes a base, an intermediate member, left and right side frames, a support chassis, and a footrest. The intermediate member has opposite left and right sides, and is mounted onto the base so as to be rotatably moveable with respect to the base via a corresponding rotating assembly so as to operate the reclining chair in a rotating mode. The left and right side frames are operatively mounted respectively onto the left and right sides of the intermediate member via a corresponding rocking assembly so as to operate the reclining chair system in a rocking mode. The support chassis extends between the left and right side frames for operatively supporting a seat and a backrest of the reclining chair system.

Abstract: A rockable and stackable chaise lounge. It includes a pair of frame members each formed by a downwardly convex rocker and an upwardly convex rail joined at front and rear ends. The frames are joined at their front and rear ends by spreaders. Adjustable stops are provided to limit the extent of rocking. A seat with a reclining back is supported between the frame by the rails.

Abstract: A support assembly for a rocker-recliner chair which includes a base assembly having rocker cams and a support assembly mounted to the rocker cams and which can be shifted between a retracted state, and intermediate extended state and a fully extended state, the support assembly including left and right linkage subassemblies that each include a rocker mounting link, a backrest mounting bracket, a main carrier link pivotally connected to a front portion of the backrest mounting bracket, a back push link pivotally connected to a rear portion of the backrest mounting bracket, a roller lock tube mounting link pivotally connected at a first end to a rear end of the rocker mounting link, a roller lock tube push link pivotally connected between the roller tube mounting link and the back push link, and a roller lock tube connected between second ends of the roller lock tube mounting links of both linkage subassemblies to rest upon the base beneath the backrest mounting bracket to prevent rocking of the support assemb

Abstract: A locking mechanism configured to prevent rocking motion of a seat of a rocking and reclining chair relative to a base of the chair when the chair is in a reclined position, the locking mechanism being interconnected with the base and with a reclining mechanism of the chair, includes: a drive link adapted to be pivotally interconnected with the reclining mechanism; a control link adapted to be pivotally interconnected with the base and having a slot; and a bracing link pivotally interconnected with the drive link and slidably and pivotally interconnected with the control link via a pin inserted into the control link slot, the bracing link including a wheel at an engagement end thereof.

Abstract: A rocking chair comprising a base, a seat assembly including a seat rockably mounted to the base and a backrest mounted to the seat so as to be movable between first and second positions includes a couple of biasing members mounted to the backrest for biasing the backrest towards the first position, and a locking mechanism mounted to both the base and the seat assembly for locking the seat relatively to the base when the backrest is in the first position. The locking mechanism is operated by applying at least a threshold force onto the backrest, which causes the backrest to move between the first and second positions relatively to the seat, unlocking the backrest relatively to the base, and allowing the seat to move relatively to the base. The locking mechanism includes a toothed rack and an arm lever that operatively cooperate in response to a small force exerted on the backrest. The rocking chair is safe for people having hand or forearm disability problem and for people with reduced mobility.

Abstract: A support frame for a infant or child support device is disclosed. The frame includes oval shaped side members that provide a wide, safe base and a smooth rocking action to the rocker. The kickstand may be used to convert the support frame from a rocking configuration into a stable, non-rocking configuration. The support frame may also include a seat that can be removed from the support frame.

Abstract: A rocking chair including a body supporting portion, a chair base portion, a locking assembly arid a linkage. The linkage includes a strip of resilient material extending across the backrest of the chair, positioned to receive the back of an occupant of the chair. The strip has a resiliency such that, when an occupant leans back against the backrest of the chair, the strip is responsive to the pressure applied directly thereto to deform rearwardly from an original position and, when the pressure ceases, the strip returns to its original position. The linkage is operatively connected to the locking assembly to cause the locking assembly to prevent movement of the body supporting portion relative to the chair base portion when the strip is in the original position, and to cause the locking assembly to allow movement of the body supporting portion relative to the chair base portion when the strip is deformed rearwardly from the original position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking assembly for a rocking chair. The locking assembly includes a pair of jaws mounted to the body-supporting portion of the chair and a set of pins mounted to the chair base portion of the chair. The jaws are operable to engage a selected pin to lock the body-supporting portion of the chair relative the chair base portion in a position that corresponds to the selected pin. The jaws include gripping faces that spread apart to define a recess when the locking assembly is operated. At the same time the gripping faces move toward the pin to cause the pin to enter the recess such that the pin becomes wedged in the recess.

Abstract: A mechanism for a rocking reclining chair is caused to have enhanced ease of use, to be more stable, and to provide enhance comfort. The mechanism includes a locking linkage arranged to engage the base of the chair for locking of the claim against rocking when the ottoman of the chair is extended. The locking linkage preferably includes two locking members arranged to make locking engagement with the base of the claims at locations rearward of the locations where the chair's rocker cams are supported.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for imparting substantially oscillatory horizontal motion to a subject. The apparatus has a translating support assembly, an oscillatory mechanism, and an actuator permitting the subject to apply a non-gravitational acceleration to the translating support assembly. The oscillatory mechanism has a linkage assembly with mounts offset in a plane transverse to the direction of motion so as to permit a large stroke of travel of the translating support assembly relative to a fixed support structure. Additionally, a locking mechanism is provided that is biased to preclude motion of the oscillatory mechanism in the absence of a substantial weight on the support assembly.

Abstract: A gliding seating unit includes: a base; a seat positioned generally above the base; front and rear swing links attached to the base and seat, the front and rear swing links being constructed and mounted such that the seat is suspended from the base and is free to glide along a longitudinal path; and a locking mechanism attached to the base and seat. The locking mechanism includes: a first engagement member fixed to and below the seat; and a second engagement member pivotally interconnected with the base and configured to engage the first engagement member in one of a plurality of engagement locations. The locking member is configured such that, in the locked position, the second engagement member is raised to engage the first engagement member, and in the unlocked position, the second engagement member is lowered and disengaged from the first engagement member.

Abstract: A locking assembly for a glider rocker having a gliding chair seat mounted on a stationary base. A latch bar is adapted to extend horizontally and transversely with respect to a gliding direction of the chair seat. A mounting assembly is provided for attaching the latch bar to the chair seat, the mounting assembly being operable for selectively lifting and lowering the latch bar with respect to the chair seat. A bracket affixable to the base, has an upper end provided with a downwardly extending catch slot into which the latch bar slideably fits when the latch bar is aligned therewith and lowered by operation of the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A self-locking system comprising a state selector for detecting the intent of an occupant to rise from a chair and then automatically causing a lock to block the mobility functions of the chair. The state detector is responsive to movement of an upper portion of the body of the occupant while the occupant is still supported in a normal seated position on the seat of the chair, thereby advantageously allowing the locking of the mobility functions of the chair to occur before the occupant starts to lift his weight from the seat of the chair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking assembly for a rocking chair. The locking assembly includes a pair of jaws mounted to the body-supporting portion of the chair and a set of pins mounted to the chair base portion of the chair. The jaws are operable to engage a selected pin to lock the body-supporting portion of the chair relative the chair base portion in a position that corresponds to the selected pin. The jaws include gripping faces that spread apart to define a recess when the locking assembly is operated. At the same time the gripping faces move toward the pin to cause the pin to enter the recess such that the pin becomes wedged in the recess.

Abstract: An apparatus for imparting substantially oscillatory motion to a subject. The apparatus has a support assembly for supporting the subject and an oscillatory mechanism for defining a path of motion of the support assembly, the path having a region of bilateral symmetry with respect to a reference point. An actuator assembly which may be coupled to the oscillatory mechanism enables the subject to control the oscillatory mechanism, as well as to brake and lock the motion of the mechanism. The apparatus may allow for the subject to recline on an articulated support assembly, in which case the equilibrium center of gravity of the support assembly is maintained substantially at the centerpoint of the path of motion regardless of the relative orientation of the articulated segments of the support assembly.

Abstract: The rocking chair includes a ground-resting base, a seat support frame and rocking arms rockably mounting the seat support frame to the base. A seat, defining a front end portion and a rear end portion, is pivotally mounted on the support frame at its front end portion allowing limited up and down movement of its seat rear end portion between an upper position and a lower limit position. A stop is carried by said seat support frame and engages the seat rear end portion in its lower limit position. A spring continuously forces the seat towards said upper position, and the weight of a person seated on the seat rear end portion will effectively lower the seat rear end portion to its lower limit position against the bias of the spring. The rocking chair also includes a unidirectional two part ratchet locking device having a ratchet wheel carried by one of the rocking arms, and a pawl pivotally carried by the seat support frame.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for chairs such as gliding and rocking chairs comprises a toothed rack for connection to the chair seat with the rack oriented generally in the direction of movement of the chair seat relative to the base and the teeth extending along the rack and facing towards a pin that is carried in the base. The rear end of the rack is pivoted to the chair seat and the front end of the rack is connected to a pivoting linkage arrangement operated by a lever at the side of the chair seat. Operation of the lever is effective to swing the toothed rack from a retracted position to a lowered position wherein the locking pin is engaged by a registering tooth in the rack. The attitude of the chair in the locked position will depend upon the position of the locking interengagement between the pin and the toothed rack.