Abstract: A system, such as a camping or lounging system, includes a first spreader bar and a second spreader bar. The system also includes a hammock-tent defining a first end sleeve and a second end sleeve, wherein the first spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the first end sleeve and the second spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the second end sleeve. The system also includes at least one bracket, wherein at least one of the first spreader bar and the second spreader bar is configured to be detachably coupled with the at least one bracket to form a chair framework. The system may be deployable in a hammock-tent mode or a chair mode.

Abstract: Safety seat for land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, including a strap framework for holding a sitting portion and comprising vertically extending support straps anchored to a vehicle and embodied as loops stretching between vehicle-mounted anchors above and below the sitting portion, which is secured to a support frame provided with two braces oriented in the direction of extension of the support straps. For securement of the support frame to the strap framework, a front strap or rear strap of each support strap loop is divided into two strap sections, one extending between the support frame and an anchor disposed above the sitting portion, and the other extending between the support frame and an anchor disposed below the sitting portion. Ends of the strap sections associated with the support frame are retained at the braces of the support frame and hold the support frame under tension in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: The seat assembly (1) for a land vehicle, sea vessel, or aircraft comprises a vertically adjustable seat (4) supporting the buttocks of a user and a plurality of cables (9-12) disposed between the seat (4) and structural parts (8) of the vehicle. The seat (4) forms at least indirectly the component of a platform (2), which can be displaced along the cables (9-12) and fixed in the respective position on the cables (9-12). The cable sections (9a-12a, 9b-12b) located above and beneath the platform (2) extend between the platform (2) and the structural parts (8) such that they either point toward the vertical center axis (MA) of the platform (2) or are directed away therefrom. The cables (9-12) can be guided via at least one height adjustment device.

Abstract: A seating system for providing spinal motion and support. The system comprising a substantially static structure adjacent to the back of a user, a moving apparatus supplying a motive force, wherein the moving apparatus is adjacent to the buttocks and thighs of the user and is powered by the lower extremities of the user, a force applying structure disposed between the static structure and the back of the user, the force applying apparatus including a back engaging surface for increasing and decreasing a force applied to the back of the user in response to the supplied motive force, and a structure for locking the moving apparatus in place. Various embodiments of moving apparatus, force applying structure, and locking and/or motion limiting structure are presented.

Abstract: The child receiving device includes a seat, seat suspension arms for supporting the seat portion, and a support frame for supporting the seat suspension arms and the seat above a supporting surface. Two front seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite front ends of the seat and two rear seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite rear ends of the seat. The support frame includes a suspension guide, the upper ends of the front and rear seat suspension arms being pivotally connected to the suspension guide. The suspension guide includes a slot along which the upper ends of the front seat suspension arms may be moved toward and away from the upper ends of the rear seat suspension arms.

Abstract: The child receiving device of the present invention includes a seat, seat suspensions arms for supporting the seat portion, and a support frame for supporting the seat suspension arms and the seat above a supporting surface. Two front seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite front ends of the seat and two rear seat suspension arms are pivotally connected at their lower ends to opposite rear ends of the seat. The support frame includes a suspension guide, the upper ends of the front and rear seat suspension arms being pivotally connected to the suspension guide. The suspension guide includes a slot along which the upper ends of the front seat suspension arms may be moved toward and away from the upper ends of the rear seat suspension arms.

Abstract: An adjustable infant holder apparatus includes a support structure that has a base support and a head support situated at opposing longitudinal ends and mutually coupled by a longitudinal stabilizer. A seat is adjustable between an inclined lying position and an upright sitting position. The seat has a base end that is suspended from the base support and a head end that is suspended from the head support. Optionally, at least one of the base and head ends is suspended by at least one cable that permits the seat to swing back and forth laterally. Embodiments include a linear actuator that can force the swinging motion.

Abstract: A reclinable swing chair is provided that may be moved between a reclined and an upright position. The reclinable swing chair has a body, a pair of rope supports and a pair of adjustable arms. The reclinable swing chair is suspended from a frame. The frame has a horizontally extending supporting member and a leg assembly to support the frame. The body has a seat portion and a back rest portion. The rope supports are attached at opposite sides of the body and have front and back loop portions that converge at a suspension point to suspend the swing chair. The adjustable arms are attached to the front loop portions of the rope supports at a front end and slidingly receive the back loop portion at a back end. The back end can move along the back loop portion between a first position adjacent the back seat portion and a second position spaced from the back seat portion so that the swing chair may be moved between a reclined and an upright position.

Abstract: A free-standing lawn swing having a fold down platform which permits access by wheelchair bound users. A ramp platform pivots from a support platform. A crank arm linkage raises and lowers the ramp platform between reclined, loading, and raised, safety positions. A ground ramp section mates to the ramp platform.

Abstract: A balanced, tiltable swing swingingly suspended from a low support structure and above a lower support characterized by main body portion having longitudinally extending framework with laterally disposed lathes and defining a seat, a foot support connected with the main body portion and extending downwardly such that the foot support will contact the lower support when the swing is tilted forwardly; the main tilt beam traversing laterally of the swing and supported at each end by respective chains; respective auxiliary chains connected with the back of the seat and with the respective springs connected intermediate the chains to control the force required to tilt the seat; with the degree of tilt of a given swing being contained to a maximum.With the low support structure, the swing can be employed almost anywhere.

Abstract: A relinable swing which is suspended from cables or chains, or similar flexible rope or linked bars. The swing suspenion connects on both sides of the seat portion, and a sliding connection to the back. The sliding connection means are a pair of Z-bar shaped brackets which are fastened to the back of the swing seat at the sides. When both sides of the suspension is in the upper position on the respective Z-bar brackets, the swing seat is in the reclining position. When they are in the lower position, which is closer to the back of the seat, the swing is in the upright position.

Abstract: A recreational swing unit comprises a lounge swing adapted to be supported by chains to an overhead support structure. The lounge swing understructure contains quick disconnect snap-on connectors attached to the supporting chains to facilitate assembly or dismantling of the lounge swing relative to the overhead support structure. The preferred overhead structure is a free-standing, portable structure having Y-shaped vertical legs particularly adapted to stabilized the free-standing structure in use.

Abstract: This invention discloses, a therapeutic exerciser system, suspended from a horizontal trapezoid frame, with a movable balance point, connected by a cleated fiddle block pulley assembly, to an eye bolt installed in an overhead beam, or to the rolling traveler on an overhead track, and providing specially developed support sections. The disclosed therapeutic exerciser system, has a common upper body support section combined with, any one of three, inter-changeable, different types, of lower body supports; a bucket seat, a crotch piece, or a pelvic support. The range of motion available to the user is determined by their own ability and by the type of support that the bucket seat, crotch piece or pelvic support provides. This invention can also be used, by a treatment provider, to facilitate vestibular stimulation and sensory integration techniques and other treatment modalities, for users who may be unable to move themselves.

Abstract: A preferred form of a swing couch (10) is disclosed including a frame (18) suspended by a flaccid member (22) secured to ends (20) of the frame (18) and extending around and being supported by a pulley (24). Frame (18) can be adjusted between vertical to horizontal positions and held by clamping the flaccid member (22) adjacent pulley (24). Upholstery material (12) is draped between and secured to upper and lower horizontal cross beams (14, 16) of the frame (18) by having the free ends of the material (12) clamped to the beams (14, 16) while being wrapped around at least two corners of the beams (14, 16) to allow minimal adherence securement. A seat support (38) is adjustably suspended generally parallel to and slightly below the lower beam (16) by flaccid members (40) extending from ends (20). A back support (26) is pivotally mounted within the frame (18) about its upper edge by an axis which is parallel to and adjacent the upper beam (14).

Abstract: A balanced, tiltable swing swingingly suspended from an upper support and above a lower support characterized by a main body portion having longitudinal extending lath members for defining a seat canopy, window openings and the like, a foot support connected with the main body portion and extending downwardly such that the foot support will contact the lower support when the swing is tilted forward; a main tilt beam traversing longitudinally and supported at each end by respective chains; respective auxiliary chains connected with the back of the seat portion and the main support chains and with the respective springs connected intermediate the chains to control the force required to tilt the seat, and the degree of tilt of a given swing and load. If desired, the canopy can be omitted. Also, a base support can be employed to facilitate installation almost anywhere.

Abstract: A hanging chair includes a generally rectangular seat frame and a generally rectangular backrest frame pivotally attached to the seat frame with a pliable sheet secured to and extending across the seat frame for providing a seat support surface and a pliable sheet attached to and extending across a portion of the backrest frame for providing a backrest and including flexible support members such as cables secured to the seat frame for hanging the chair from an overhead structure. The frame includes parallel spaced apart side rails, each side rail having an integral arm extending downwardly and backwardly at the front end. A front cross member is connected between the arms at their lower terminal ends.

Abstract: A zero gravity chair is provided wherein a person is supported in an extremely comfortable manner. The chair utilizes only a single suspension point and a novel feature of the invention is that it is readily adjustable to accommodate individual preferences.