Abstract: Heating and cooling device for a vehicle seat with separating material (2) that forms at least a portion of an air-distribution chamber (1), with an upper-side layer (4) covering the separating material (2) on its upper side, with a lower-side layer (5) of separating material (2) on the underside opposite from the upper-side layer (4) that is essentially airtight whereby the upper-side layer (4) and the lower-side layer (5) are connected together about the outer circumference of the separating materials (2). An air-inlet aperture (6) is provided to the air-distribution chamber (1) and air-outlet apertures (10) are provided in the upper-side layer (4) to remove air from the air-distribution chamber (1). The upper-side layer (4) and the lower-side layer (5) are connected at least about their outer circumference by a box-shaped insert (3).

Abstract: A portable chair assembly including first and second chairs and a movable support frame, each chair having a seat and a backrest. Each backrest is adapted (i) to be folded by a user onto its respective seat in a collapsed position and (ii) to be moved away from that seat into a deployed position. The support frame has at least two frame segments, each frame segment having an upper frame portion supporting one of the backrests at pivotable connections with the upper backrest portion of that backrest, and each frame segment being joined to the other frame segment by an upper joint member and a lower joint member. At least one angle member is provided per chair, a backrest end portion of each angle member being fixedly or removably secured to one of the first chair backrest and the second chair backrest, and a frame portion of each angle member restricting movement of the support frame away from the seats to establish a maximum deployment angle in the deployed position.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a seat pad 2 includes a bag-contained pad part 250 including a foam body 240 and a bag body 230 arranged inside the foam body 240.

Abstract: A smart device holder assembly includes a base that has a pair of foldable sections that is each positionable in a flattened position for positioning beneath cushions on an article of furniture. An arm is coupled to and extends away from the base to extend upwardly between a respective pair of cushions on the article of furniture when the base is positioned beneath the cushions. The arm has a first portion that is pivotally coupled to the second portion such that the first portion is positionable at a variety of angles with respect to the second portion. A holder is movably disposed on the arm to hold a smart device in a preferred orientation above the cushions on the article of furniture.

Abstract: A dual-configuration chair and backpack having at least one storage compartment with a back panel and a bottom panel held in rigid orientation to each other at a predetermined angle by an integral tubular frame having a two generally U-shaped frame portions fixed at the selected angle. A deployable seat is rotatably affixed to a lower edge of the back panel and includes a flat foam cushion formed at an angle complementary to the angle between the back and bottom panels of the backpack. When used as a seat the flat serves as a cushion under the buttocks of the user. When used as a backpack the flat is rotated up to the back panel such that the complementary angles position the cushion for proper lumbar and back support of the backpack load.

Abstract: To improve steering operability in a driver's seat, and to improve posture maintaining capability at the time of turning in the driver's seat and a seat other than the driver's seat. In a vehicle seat including a seat, a seat backrest, and a headrest, the seat backrest has a seat backrest frame formed in a frame shape and a net disposed to stretch in the seat backrest frame. The net has a first string portion arranged radially.

Abstract: A collapsible and foldable composite chair with back slats and seat slats held together by a fabric material. A fold line hinge into the fabric material which normally wears out over time is reinforced to prevent such early wear outs with a cell foam material, preferably a closed cell polyolefin strip. As a result the slats do not wear though the slat pockets in the material and the fold line hinge endures.

Abstract: A floor cushion with a seat back has excellent ease of storage and is designed to improve heat preservation by adjusting the cushion size to a chair or increasing its fitting property. The floor cushion includes a sheet-like seat portion, a sheet-like seat back portion foldably connected to a rear part of the seat portion, and sheet-like sleeve portions foldably connected to both sides of the seat portion. The sheet-like portion extends at a required length beyond the rear part of the seat portion, and extensions of the respective sleeve portions are attached to the back face of the seat back portion, thereby enabling fixing of the respective extensions and the seat back portion to each other, detachably and in a way to allow positional adjustment with hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: A light-weight easily transportable chair having a fabric foam plastic seat, a fabric covered foam plastic seat back and a hinge interconnecting said seat and said back and a flexible fabric skirt fixed to the bottom of the seat, the skirt extending over the top of a bucket and secured to the bucket and with support braces on the bottom of the seat to rest on the top of the bucket.

Abstract: A portable seat and storage apparatus combining the multifunctional capacities of a chair, backpack, and storage device. The device incorporates a frame assembly and back support frame assembly, which cooperate to form an adjustable seating capacity. The apparatus may be a substantially open frame or configured with at least one panel. The seat frame assembly is further configured to define a volume enclosing a storage assembly. The storage assembly may be configured as a single or multicompartmented assembly, and may include a plurality of handles, lids, and drawers. The apparatus may be configured with at least one cooperating storage assembly guide recess and storage guide to guide the storage assembly into proper storage position, as well as a plurality of storage retainers and storage stops to limit the travel of the storage assembly. A plurality of accessory devices may be attached with a plurality of clamp-type accessory holders.

Abstract: An adjustable seat back arrangement for stroller includes two inclination locking devices for selectively locking up a back support on two construction bars respectively, wherein each of the inclination locking devices includes a first and second locking members vertically and spacedly provided between the back support and the respective construction bar and a sliding locker adapted for locking up the first and second locking elements for adjusting a distance between the back support and the respective construction bar so as to adjust an inclined angle between the back support and the seat support.

Abstract: A folding chair is described of the type having a seat portion and a back portion joined by a fabric hinge. The seat and back portions have an array of stiffeners, the stiffeners each having one end mounted in the hinge and another end retained in an end retainer. The outermost slats are provided with a slot through which a pair of stays are wound to limit the opening of the back and seat portions relative to each other. The retainers and the hinge capture the ends of the slats in an interference fit. Some or all of the slats may be glued in place with a waterproof glue. A dual purpose cover is provided for enveloping the chair in a folded position for carrying and also for overlaying the chair when in a position for use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abdominal exercise apparatus having an adjustable curved back support. The machine is used to produce an exercise that isolates, stretches, works, and develops the muscles of the abdominal wall (abs). The machine positions and supports the body to prevent it from unfolding at the hips, eliminating use of the thigh flexors and pain they cause from the exercise. Then it arches the back, which in turn extends the abs fully. In a preferred embodiment, the tension of extension of the abs is adjustable through positioning of back support.

Abstract: A child theater seat for use in theaters having fold up seats spring loaded o the upright position whereby the weight of said child theater seat holds the underlining seat in the down position when in use. The child theater seat is hinged with a strap to keep it folded when not in use. The back of the child seat is recessed in correspondence to drinks and other concessions so that the folded seat becomes a carrier for snack bar items. The seat may be fitted with rails and dispensed from a coin operated rack in theater lobbies.

Abstract: A portable folding device for providing comfort for people engaged in outdoor activities is disclosed. The device comprises a padded cushion having a lower section, an upper section, and a middle section therebetween. Included is an elongated cord in removable communication with a plurality of eyelets disposed on an upper edge of the upper section. A plurality of ties in removable communication with the eyelets and a plurality of rings oriented on an outer face of the middle section. Further included is a belt in cooperative relationship for coupling the device to the waist of the outdoorsman. A hood is disposed on an outside surface of the upper section and has a downwardly disposed slit. A plurality of sleeves are oriented on an outer surface and an inner surface of the middle section of the cushion and the cushion has an outer skin adapted to resist water. The outer skin has camouflage markings for appearing like foliage. The cushion has a fiber material filing an interior chamber therein.

Abstract: A portable seat carrier is provided, which consists of a seat in which a person may sit upon. A backrest to support a back of the person, is hinged to the seat. A structure extends from the sides of the seat to removably connect to the backrest for supporting the backrest in an upright position. Components are for carrying the seat and the backrest. When the supporting structure is removed from and placed behind the backrest, the backrest can be folded backwards against the seat, to form a briefcase type configuration, allowing the carrying components to transport the briefcase type configuration to another location.

Abstract: The folding seat consists of a seat back (4) and a seat bottom (6) connected by two living hinges 12) and side release buckles (20,24) mounted on bendable strips (16,22) secured to the inner ends of the seat back (4) and seat bottom (6). Upon elevation of seat back (4). The folding seat consists of a seat back (4) and a seat bottom (6) connected by two to a 90.degree. angle, the side release buckles (20, 24) are engaged to form the operative position. In this position the seat back (4) has sufficient strength to support a person while also creating lumbar support as it flexes in response to the size and shape of the user.

Abstract: A collapsible and foldable composite chair with back slats and seat slats attached to a flexible fabric material. The slats are fixedly and securedly attached to pockets in the flexible material by a unqiuely positioned and arranged staple system which minimizes damage to the fabric and the slats and which enhances the co-action therebetween.

Abstract: A portable seat assembly (10) includes a seat member (16) and a back member (18). The seat member has a forward hook portion (36), and the back member has a rearward hook portion (70). The rearward hook portion includes two spaced L-shaped arms (71,71), connected by a cross-bar (74) which functions as a carrying handle. The back member may be folded to lie adjacent the seat member for ease in carrying, or may be moved to an upright position at which a plank-like support (11) will be captured between the forward and rearward hook portions. In its operative position, the back member provides support for a person sitting thereon.

Abstract: A seat and backrest combination device formed of contoured, rigid panels which are retained within a slipcover formed of a specially shaped stretchable cloth material. The slipcover is shaped in a "saddlebag" design, having a pair of pockets each of which has a front and rear face, the front faces of the two pockets being joined by a single strip extending for substantially the entire width of the slipcover. The slipcover thus provides a flexible member which allows for interplay between the seat panel rear edge and the back panel lower edge. By appropriate adjustment, the user is provided with a maximum degree of seating comfort, while the benefits of the orthopedic design are not sacrificed. For example, the back panel lower edge may be placed upon or behind the seat panel rear edge, and this is made possible by the stretchable fabric material used to construct the slipcover.

Abstract: A floor-supported cushion assembly comprising a seat pad of foam material encased in one end portion of a fabric envelope, a back pillow consisting of a pillowcase filled with shredded polyurethane foam and received in the other end portion of the envelope, and a fabric hinge formed by portions of said envelope between said end portions. A zipper is installed in the envelope in its back and extends longitudinally into both end portions. The method of making the cushion assembly is also an important aspect of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable seat cushion which unfolds to form a seat section and a back section. Both the seat and back sections include therein a frozen coolant package covered by a thermally transparent pad or cushion. The coolant package contains a liquid which may be frozen in the freezer section of an ordinary refrigerator and then placed within a recess in the seat and back sections of the seat cushion for absorbing heat, and thereby cooling the occupant of the seat cushion.