Abstract: A movable human support structure has a support against which at least a part of a human can be borne in use, a base, and a first motion transmitting assembly acting between the support and the base. The first motion transmitting assembly has at least one link member connecting between the base and the support. The at least one link member is configured to be movable: a) relative to the support around a first axis; and b) relative to the base around a second axis. The first and second axes are non-parallel to each other. The first motion transmitting assembly is configured to guide movement of the support relative to the base in opposite directions in a non-straight path.

Abstract: A swing assembly has a seat with a folding back that locks the swing automatically when the back folds from an upright configuration to a flat configuration so the swing is stable. The swing assembly includes an upper cross bar having two ends, a lower cross bar having two ends and a lateral support attached to each end of the upper cross bar and the lower cross bar, respectively. The swing assembly has a seat with two ends and a back. The back foldably attaches to the seat. A pair of seat supports attached to each end of the seat and moveably attach to a hanging support mounted on the upper cross bar adjacent each lateral support. A lower back support hangs from the seat back to automatically aligns with and lock with the lower cross bar when the swing moves from the upright configuration to the flat configuration.

Abstract: A multi-swing chair apparatus comprising a top frame member, one or more frame leg members, and one or more suspension assemblies is provided. The top frame member is, for example, a generally circular top frame member. The frame leg members are rigidly connected to and extend from the top frame member. Each of the frame leg members defines a space for suspending one or more swingable chairs from the top frame member. The suspension assemblies are pivotally attached to the top frame member. Each of the suspension assemblies connects to one of the swingable chairs for suspending each swingable chair from the top frame member. The suspension assemblies facilitate one or more of swinging movements and swivel movements of the swingable chairs. In an embodiment, the multi-swing chair apparatus further comprises support members extending upwardly from the top frame member for supporting a canopy.

Abstract: An assembly for safely supporting an occupant in a vehicle such as, but not limited to, a watercraft and including a seat assembly and a support frame. A connector assembly is disposed and structured to movably interconnect the seat assembly to said support frame along a first rotational axis. A mount assembly is connected to the vehicle and includes an attachment assembly disposed and structured to movably interconnect the support frame to the mount assembly along a second rotational axis. The support frame and the connector assembly associated therewith as well as the mount assembly and the attachment assembly associated therewith are cooperatively disposed and structured to orient said first and second rotational axes in substantially perpendicular relation to one another, such that the seat assembly will be able to move in a substantially gimbal-like fashion relative to the movement of the vehicle while traveling.

Abstract: A child motion device has a frame configured to rest on a floor surface. The device also has a drive system that drives an adjustable motion assembly. The adjustable motion assembly can include an adjustable arm that is connected between a seat holder and the frame at one of a plurality of positions. The connection position of the adjustable arm can adjust at least one motion characteristic of the device. The adjustable motion characteristics can include a gliding motion and a swinging motion.

Abstract: Apparatus to provide an overhead support for suspending hanging furniture includes a base configured for attachment to a vehicle trailer hitch receiver. An upright member extends upwardly from the base and at least one support member extends outwardly from the upright member a sufficient distance to receive and suspend a hanging chair. Preferably, two support members are provided and extend outwardly from the upright member in different directions from one another so that two hanging chairs can be supported in normal hanging condition spaced from one another and from the upright member. The support members are preferably removably mounted to the upright so that the apparatus can be disassembled for easy transportation and storage. At least one of the support members is preferably rotatably mounted to the upright member so its orientation can be rotatably adjusted in relation to the upright member.

Abstract: Methods and design for a sling chair are described, the sling chair has an adjustable backrest, footrest and headrest to achieve maximum comfort for a user. A stand for a sling chair of stable design is described as well.

Abstract: An ergonomically correct swinging chair assembly has a body support cooperating with a foot rest; which footrest may be moved in order to simplify a seating process while a person is being seated, and then returned to a proper position when desired or after the person is seated.

Abstract: A metal frame glider having preassembled wooden seat panels. A bench back panel and a bench seat panel each include three vertical wooden support members to which a plurality of horizontal wooden slats are attached.

Abstract: A pendantly-supported swing chair has a mobile stand supporting a cross bar over which passes the upper ends of two parallel ropes. Each rope provides two upwardly extending portions which pass through, and hold in place at vertically-spaced positions, two rigid wooden support members. A bamboo platen has respective end areas providing an overhead sun screen supported by one pair of support members and a seat supported by the second pair of support members. The intermediate area of the screen provides a back rest and may be formed with a lumbar support. Arm rests movable to chosen positions on the ropes may be provided for comfort. Holes through which the ropes pass enable the heights of the seat and sun screen to be varied as well as their angles.

Abstract: A swing frame includes a pair of support frame units, a hollow horizontal bar, and two primary locking devices. Each of the support frame units includes upper, lower, and intermediate portions. The upper portion is formed with a horizontal hollow tube at the top end thereof. The horizontal bar has opposite end portions inserted respectively into the hollow tubes of the support frame units. The primary locking devices are disposed respectively on the end portions of the horizontal bar, thereby locking the end portions of the horizontal bar relative to the hollow tubes.

Abstract: A child's play swing has a seat with a base panel defining a seating surface, side panels joined to the base panel along its side edges, and a back panel joined to the base panel along its back edge, together defining a swing volume for receiving and supporting a child during swinging. The base panel defines a pocket, and the swing includes a seating surface stiffener sized for removable placement within the pocket. In a first condition, with the seating surface stiffener removed from the pocket, the seat has are a relatively more pliable seating surface that forms about the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume, as suited for an infant unable to sit up on its own. In a second condition, with the seating surface stiffener installed within the pocket, the seat has a relatively more stiff seating surface that supports the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume without deflection, as suited for a toddler able to sit up on its own.

Abstract: A child's play swing has a seat with a base panel defining a seating surface, side panels joined to the base panel along its side edges, and a back panel joined to the base panel along its back edge, together defining a swing volume for receiving and supporting a child during swinging. The base panel defines a pocket, and the swing includes a seating surface stiffener sized for removable placement within the pocket. In a first condition, with the seating surface stiffener removed from the pocket, the seat has are a relatively more pliable seating surface that forms about the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume, as suited for an infant unable to sit up on its own. In a second condition, with the seating surface stiffener installed within the pocket, the seat has a relatively more stiff seating surface that supports the body surface of a child placed within the swing volume without deflection, as suited for a toddler able to sit up on its own.

Abstract: A swing seat comprising a chair having a region for the placement of a child and a bar rotatably coupled to the chair at one end thereof. The opposite end of the bar is capable of engaging the bottom of the chair. When secured to the bottom of the chair, the bar is at such a position so as to allow a person to remove the child from the chair. A plurality of straps are removably coupled to the bar and are used for securing the child in the chair. At least one support rope is coupled to the chair, allowing the swing seat to be suspended above the ground or other surface.

Abstract: A swing assembly includes a support frame unit with lateral frames and a horizontal bar interconnecting the lateral frames, a canopy frame with a pair of lateral rods perpendicular to the horizontal bar, and a pair of adjustable mounting units. Each of the mounting units includes a retaining member secured to the lateral rod, and having a first axle hole and a first end face formed with first engagement teeth around the first axle hole. A stationary seat on the horizontal bar has a second axle hole aligned with the first axle hole, and a second end face confronting the first end face and formed with second engagement teeth around the second axle hole. A pivot axle is secured to the lateral rod, extends through the first and second axle holes, and has a threaded end projecting through the stationary seat and engaging a rotary knob.

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: Furniture seats have forward, rearward and intermediate horizontal support conduits extending parallel with respect to one another in a lengthwise direction of the seat. The forward and rearward horizontal support conduits include a plurality of blind holes, while the intermediate horizontal support conduit includes plural pairs of through holes. A number of generally L-shaped one-piece decking support conduits have their forward and rearward ends inserted into respective ones of the blind holes of the forward and rearward horizontal support conduits. A region between such forward and rearward ends is inserted into a respective pair of through holes of the intermediate horizontal support conduit so that the horizontal support conduit is sleeved thereover. A plurality of parallel decking structures (preferably smaller-diameter conduits) are attached to said L-shaped decking support conduits so as to form a surface to support a person in a seated position.

Abstract: The present device is directed to a hanging chair that includes a chair and a suspension structure for connecting the chair to an overhead support. The suspension structure includes a longitudinally extending support member that is operatively attached to the chair and located substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the chair. Also included in the suspension structure is a device that permits the user to adjust the angle of chair relative to the ground.

Abstract: The present device is directed to a hanging chair, which may also be characterized as a swing. The chair utilizes a plurality of elongated lateral crosspieces. Some of these form a base or bottom and some form a back to the chair. All have orifices at opposite ends. There are also a plurality of elongated side crosspieces which likewise have orifices at opposite ends and one end of these crosspieces are aligned or interweaved or otherwise arranged with the lateral crosspieces forming the back of the chair. There is optionally at least one front crosspiece likewise having orifices at opposite ends. A flexible cord passes through at least some of the orifices so as to align and hold in place both the lateral crosspieces and the side crosspieces, as well as the front crosspieces so as to conform the pieces into a hanging chair arrangement. The suspension is achieved by one and the same rope or cord which passes through the orifices in the aforesaid pieces so that there is direct suspension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat assembly for an office chair or the like, having a seat and back (6, 7) which are adjustable especially by shifting the body and having a cradle (5). The seat and the back are hinged together at their adjoining ends by at least a first articulation (8) and have, at points distanced from the articulation (8), bearing elements (13, 14) which are suspended or guided on the cradle by positive guiding means (10, 11) and are mounted for movement along paths established by the positive guiding means. The articulation (8) is free-floating. The bearing elements (13, 14) are guided by the positive guides (10, 11) independently of one another.

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 patio swing comprising a seat suspended between right and left upright side supports, the right and left side supports being stably supported on feet members and being rigidly interconnected below the seat by a bridging assembly, the side supports inclining inwardly at their upper ends.

Abstract: A swing according to the present invention includes a pair of side frame members, a sling forming at least one seat well and seat back, a first suspension system for supporting the sling from the side frame members and for adjusting the depth of the seat well and the length of the seat back, and a second suspension system for pivotally supporting the side frame members from an overhead support structure and for adjusting the inclination of the side frame members to recline the seat assembly. The second suspension system includes a pair of elongated support strands, each having its ends connected to one of the side frame members, a pair of pulleys, each for rotatably receiving one of the strands, and adjustment blocks movably carried on each strand for establishing strand lengths between the side frame members and the pulleys to raise and lower the ends of the side frame members and maintain a desired angle of inclination thereof.

Abstract: An articulated frame hanging chair, the frame of which includes an articulated parallelogram in which the exposed scissoring intersections are shielded and the articulation of the frame is adjustably limited to prevent the center of gravity of the hanging chair from shifting so as to dislodge the user in an unsafe manner.

Abstract: The swing seat assembly includes a back portion adjustably connected to the bottom wall of a seat portion with said portions being molded in one piece with an integral hinge. Said portions having overlapping downwardly curved flanges thereby defining a tunnel on each side of the seat portion. A hanger for suspending the seat from above includes a pair of arms with each arm being connected to said seat portion at each tunnel.