Abstract: A vehicle seat according to the present disclosure includes a pad including a foam, and a volume adjustment mechanism that allows adjustment of a volume of the foam. An adjustment method for a pad vibration characteristic according to the present disclosure adjusts a volume of a foam included in a pad to adjust a vibration characteristic of the pad.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle seat including: a frame member that structures a frame of a seatback; a pair of supporting members that extend in a seat vertical direction, and that are supported by the frame member at a seat upper side and a seat lower side; a fabric spring member that has elasticity and is stretched between the pair of supporting members; and a spanning member that is provided extending between the pair of supporting members, so as to impart tension to the fabric spring member.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided herein. The vehicle seating assembly includes a seat. A seatback is pivotally coupled to the seat. The seatback includes a rear-side. A panel is pivotally coupled to the rear-side of the seatback. The panel is pivotable to extend between a first position that is forward of the seatback and a second position that is rearward of the seatback when the seatback is in a forwardly-folded position.

Abstract: A reversible lounge cushion is disclosed. The lounge cushion includes: an elongate cushion body having an upper cushion portion and a lower cushion portion foldably connected to the upper cushion portion, the upper cushion portion having a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface, the cushion body defining a cavity adjacent to a top end of the cushion body, wherein the cavity extends between a first aperture on the top surface and a second aperture on the bottom surface, and a permeable screen disposed in the cavity between the first aperture and the second aperture.

Abstract: A seating system adapted for use in stadium, auditorium, and/or theater-type settings. The system utilizes seat back pins, support beams, and anchors for installing seat backs in series and without requiring custom components to account for variability in dimensions. A method for installing seat backs provides the installer with multiple degrees of freedom when adjusting the position of a seat back being installed, including lateral positioning and rotational orientation.

Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle seat assembly having a seatback member and a lower seat member. The lower seat member has a generally horizontal and upwardly-facing seating surface. The seatback member has a cushion portion and is selectively rotatable between an upright position in which the cushion portion is adjacent the wall and a lowered position in which the cushion portion extends farther forward than the seating surface. The seatback member functions to support the back or head of an occupant (when the seatback member is in the upright position) or as an extension to the lower seat member to provide additional fore/aft support to a child seat.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seat configured to swivel, recline, and raise to accommodate a child during feeding.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit for a motor vehicle is provided. The convertible seating unit comprises a seat having an upper surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The convertible seating unit further includes a back support comprising a first back support panel and a second back support panel. Each of the first and second back support panels has a first edge and a second edge, and an upper surface and a lower surface. The second edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the first edge of the second back panel to define a first hinge axis. The first edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the seat proximate the rear edge of the seat to define a second hinge axis.

Abstract: A pin release assembly comprises an outer housing that is held in place to allow the outer housing to only rotate. An inner spool is supported for axial movement in relation to the outer housing. Rotation of the outer housing axially moves the inner spool. The inner spool is operatively connected to a latch pin to selectively project and retract the latch pin.

Abstract: A reversible seat for a boat or other vehicle includes a base, a seat bottom, and a seat back. The seat bottom, which has a first surface and a second, opposite surface, is pivotally connected to the base such that the seat bottom is capable of rotating at least approximately 180 degrees about the base. The seat back is pivotally connected to the seat bottom on a side of the seat bottom opposite from where the seat bottom is pivotally connected to the base. In a first seat position, the first surface of the seat bottom faces substantially upward and the second surface of the seat bottom faces substantially downward. In a second seat position, the second surface of the seat bottom faces substantially upward and the first surface of the seat bottom faces substantially downward. In each of the first and second seat positions, the seat back extends upward at a predetermined angle relative to the seat bottom.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit for a motor vehicle is provided. The convertible seating unit comprises a seat having an upper surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The convertible seating unit further includes a back support comprising a first back support panel and a second back support panel. Each of the first and second back support panels has a first edge and a second edge, and an upper surface and a lower surface. The second edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the first edge of the second back panel to define a first hinge axis. The first edge of the first back panel is hingeably connected to the seat proximate the rear edge of the seat to define a second hinge axis.

Abstract: A seat for a vehicle includes a sitting portion, a movable back; and a first guide mechanism configured to move the back from a first edge of the sitting portion to an opposite second edge of the sitting portion. The back is assembled on the sitting portion by a movable element including a base configured to move between the first edge of the sitting portion and the opposite second edge, and a support assembled pivoting on the movable base. The movable base is in a form of a stirrup, a base of the stirrup extending from a first lateral edge to a second latent edge of the sitting portion. Each branch of the stirrup extends substantially parallel to the first lateral edge and is curved at a free end under the sitting portion.

Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed for a passenger vehicle which provides multiple positions by translating a seat back between a fore position and an aft position relative to the seat bottom. A carriage is disclosed mounted to a track within a seat bottom for translating the seat back to the fore and aft positions. A motor and transmission are disclosed for driving the carriage. Additionally, a mechanism is disclosed for adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back as it is translated. A method for adjusting a seat assembly is provided.

Abstract: A multi-position chair may be positioned into multiple positions including one or more sitting positions at different heights, one or more leaning positions at different angles, and one or more storage positions. The multi-position chair may include a seat, a back and a support for supporting the seat and the back with respect to the floor. The seat and the back may be pivotable with respect to each other and with respect to the support. The seat includes a seating surface configured to receive the user's buttocks in a sitting position. The back may include a front seating surface configured to receive the user's back in a sitting position and a rear leaning surface configured to receive the user's buttocks in a leaning position.

Abstract: A unique and versatile seating system for automobiles is provided. The seating system includes aspects to improve the functionality of the seating arrangement while maintaining the safety and comfort of the automotive seats. In certain embodiments, the seating system includes a reversible automotive seat that includes a seat cushion and a backrest. The backrest is movable between a forward seating position and a rearward seating position and includes an integrated restraint system which is operable to secure an occupant seated when the backrest is in either the forward or rearward seating positions.

Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed for a passenger vehicle which provides multiple positions by translating a seat back between a fore position and an aft position relative to the seat bottom. A carriage is disclosed mounted to a track within a seat bottom for translating the seat back to the fore and aft positions. A motor and transmission are disclosed for driving the carriage. Additionally, a mechanism is disclosed for adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back as it is translated. A method for adjusting a seat assembly is provided.

Abstract: A rear seat having a backrest provided with a back board includes a first link member, a second link member, a sliding member, an elastic member, and a stopper. The back board is arranged to be automatically deployed by the elastic member in such a manner that the movement of the sliding member integrated with the back board is controlled in conjunction with a folding condition of the backrest. Accordingly, in the present invention the drawbacks such as falling or sticking of a luggage are effectively addressed.

Abstract: A folding combination chair and table assembly including a seat mounted on support legs and a back rest mounted on a support which is continuous with one of the legs; the back rest capable of rotation about said support such that in one position it forms a back rest and in another a bench or a table; wherein said back rest is supported by the support at a side edge of the back rest and wherein the support is disposed at a location which allows a person seated on the chair to adopt a first seated position in which the person back engages the back rest and a second seated position in which wherein the person may use the backrest as a table and rotate his or her legs from said first position to the second position without obstruction by said rest support member.

Abstract: The invention is a foldable chair for use by hunters and outdoorsmen. The chair is equipped with folding leg elements positioned at opposite ends of a frame-mounted seating surface. The leg assemblies have different heights, allowing the chair to be positioned on uneven terrain. Additionally, the chair is provided with a relocatable backrest, which may be pivoted from one side of the seating surface to the other. A carrying strap is provided for facilitating carrying of the chair.

Abstract: A chair includes a backrest which is provided with a cushion. The cushion is an integral part of the backrest and can be used as a headrest, neckrest, or waist support.

Abstract: A wheeled walker convertible to a transport chair. The walker has a strap-type backrest that is pivotally attached to the upper end of the handlebars. The backrest can be placed in a forward position when the apparatus is used as a walker and the user wishes to rest in a rearward facing sitting position and in a rearward position when the apparatus is used as a transport chair and the user sits in a forward facing position and is propelled by a care-giver. A novel braking system locates the brake actuating linkage inside the leg and handlebar members and provides accommodates extension height adjustment of the handlebars. A brake lever system providing a linear pull non-cable brake actuation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanism for changing a position of a support surface (3) for seats and couches and a length of which changes in a longitudinal direction, includes two horizontally spaced, telescopic rods (1) having each a bent region and displaceable in two telescopic sleeves (2), and two slide connection elements carrying a deformable region (22) of the support surface (3) and surrounding respective telescopic rods (1).

Abstract: A back pain reliever has a linear alignment support with at least two bi-pad supports mounted thereon. The linear alignment support runs along the spine of a person with least two bi-pad supports mounted thereon, so each of the two pads of the bi-pad support are on opposite sides of the spine of a person.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is movable between a seating position and a storage position to form a relatively flat horizontal load floor. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back. A side member extends upward from the seat bottom. The seat back is rotatably mounted on the side member such that the seat back is rotatable about a horizontally extending axis. The seat back is preferably mounted on the side member so that the seat back can be rotated or flipped around by about 180 degrees so that a seating surface and a back surface of the seat back are rotatable to a reverse position. Preferably, the side member is pivotally attached to the seat bottom and is capable of moving the seat back into a generally horizontal position to define the load floor. An optional panel can be movably attached to the seat back. The panel is movable between a first position adjacent the seat back, and an extended position extending outward from the seat back and covering the seat bottom to further extend and define the load floor.

Abstract: A multi-positionable and reversible seat assembly (10) for use in an automotive vehicle includes a seat cushion (12) and a seat back operatively connected to the seat cushion. The seat cushion (12) and seat back (14) are supported above the floor of the vehicle by a pair of seat risers. The seat cushion (12) includes a front portion and an opposite rear portion and the seat back (14) includes an upper portion and a lower portion positioned adjacent the seat cushion. The seat assembly (10) is positionable between a plurality of upright and flat bed positions. The seat assembly (10) includes a pair of links for positioning the seat assembly (10) between a forward facing or rearward facing and upright seating position. The links also position the seat in a first or second flat, bed, position with the seat back extending horizontally from either the front portion or the rear portion of the seat cushion (12).

Abstract: According to one aspect of the folding chair of the present invention, a seat back support integrally formed with the front legs of the folding chair is bent forward at a particular angle, at a particular height above the seating surface, to provide comfortable lower back support for a person sitting on the seat, while maintaining stability. According to another aspect of the invention, a cushion for use on the seat back of the chair is disclosed. The cushion has a particular shape with portions that are intended to interlock with a correspondingly shaped apertures in the seat back of the chair. The cushions may be removed for cleaning or replacement with little trouble. In another aspect, the seating surface of the folding chair is contoured with a gentle s-shape.

Abstract: A seat cushion is to pivot to be in a horizontal reversed state and it has a back side. A seat back is to pivot to be in a horizontal reversed state and has a reverse side. The reverse side in the horizontal reversed state has a height substantially equal to one of the back side of the seat cushion in the horizontal reversed state. An arm is attached to a lower end of the seat back and supports the lower end of the seat back to be rotated. A roller is fixed to a lower end of the arm and projects outward in a transverse direction of a vehicle body. A slide rail is fixed to a floor and engages with the roller to be slid forward and rearward. A lock mechanism detachably engages with the roller. A back link is connected to an intermediate fulcrum of the seat back above the roller and is connected to one of an intermediate portion of the slide rail and a peripheral member around the portion. A stopper is provided at the lower end of the seat back.