Abstract: An armrest of a chair includes an armrest main body arranged on one side of a seat of a chair for allowing a sitter to rest one hand thereon, an adjustment mechanism connected to both the seat and the armrest main body for adjusting the armrest main body with, and an auxiliary security unit securely located opposite an outward side of the armrest main body for allowing the sitter to press the hand against when the sitter is standing up from the seat; thus, the sitter doesn't have to press his the hand against the armrest main body, which might lock ineffectively after adjustment, and will move to cause accidents if the sitter presses it hard when standing up.

Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat body having a seat back and a seat portion. The seat portion has a first base and a second base movably mounted to the first base. The child seat further includes a seat adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the seat to customize to differently sized children. In addition, the child seat includes a recline mechanism connected to the first and second bases to selectively tilt the seat body. The child seat can also include two adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest, and an adjustable shoulder belt clip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an armrest apparatus installed in a chair for a computer work. An armrest member which is freely movable on a horizontal surface by a link apparatus is provided in an upper portion of an armrest body vertically installed at both sides of a seat of a chair. The armrest apparatus is used as a common armrest for a chair at a usual time on which a user's arms are placed in such a manner that an armrest member is closely contacted with an upper surface of an armrest body or is lifted upwardly. The armrest member is upwardly lifted at the height at which a keyboard work is conveniently performed during a computer work, so that a user's arms are freely movable on the armrest on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat and a rotational armrest apparatus mounted on the seat. The armrest apparatus includes a beam attached to the seat and an armrest rotationally mounted on the beam. The beam includes a socket formed thereon. The armrest includes a lower portion inserted rotationally in the socket and an upper portion for supporting an arm. The beam defines apertures through which fasteners can be driven into the seat for mounting the beam on the seat. The socket defines an upper space and a grooved recess communicated with the upper space. The lower portion of the armrest includes a toothed insert inserted in the grooved recess for retaining the armrest in position relative to the beam.

Abstract: A chair with a back arrangement employing a back shell slidably supported on a pair of uprights projecting upwardly from opposite sides of the chair seat. The chair includes manually releasable latching mechanisms which cooperate with the uprights to allow height adjustment of the back arrangement. The chair additionally incorporates an adjustment mechanism which allows manual adjustment of the chair arms into the desired position.

Abstract: An adjustable four plate assembly for a chair including a first plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, a second plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the first plate so as to allow for the pivoting of said second plate from side to side. A third plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the second plate so as to allow for the lateral sliding of the third plate from side to side. A fourth plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the third plate so as to allow for the sliding of the fourth plate forwards and backwards. The adjustable four plate assembly allows for the second plate, the third plate and the fourth plate to move independently of one another and or in combination with one another.

Abstract: An adjustable four plate assembly for a chair including a first plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, a second plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the first plate so as to allow for the pivoting of said second plate from side to side. A third plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the second plate so as to allow for the lateral sliding of the third plate from side to side. A fourth plate having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to receive the top surface of the third plate so as to allow for the sliding of the fourth plate forwards and backwards. The adjustable four plate assembly allows for the second plate, the third plate and the fourth plate to move independently of one another and or in combination with one another.

Abstract: A vertically and horizontally adjustable chair armrest is disclosed. The armrest includes an outer shroud, an upstanding support with a central opening and an armrest base. Within the central opening is a guide tube that moves vertically and has oppositely disposed slots. Within the guide tube, but mounted to rotate only, is a rod. At the lower end of the rod is a locking element that extends through the slots in the guide tube. The rod is rotated by a user pivoted lever bearing down on a spring biased activator nut. The nut is keyed to move only in a linear direction but is threaded to engage a mating thread on the rod, thereby causing the rod to rotate. When the locking element is rotated out of engagement with notches in the support opening, the armrest may be adjusted in a vertical direction. Releasing the lever allows the spring to bias the locking element into engagement with the notches to lock the armrest.

Abstract: A support arm for a chair includes a base component and a support body interconnected therewith wherein opposite ends of the support body are movable longitudinally and laterally. The opposite ends may be displaced simultaneously in opposite lateral directions to permit angular displacement of the support body. The connector arrangement which interconnects the support body to the base component includes two sets of locking formations wherein the first set include longitudinally elongate parallel slots and the second set include an array of lateral rows and longitudinal columns of openings. The holes define the lateral and longitudinal position of one end of the support body while the slots define the lateral position of the opposite end of the support body.

Abstract: A modular furniture frame includes seat and backrest frame units. The seat frame unit includes a pair of upright side frame parts and a pair of rear coupling members, each of which has a base strip mounted on a respective side frame part, and a pair of upright tines that extend integrally from the base strip and that cooperate to form an insert notch. The backrest frame unit includes a backrest member and a pair of engaging members, each of which includes an inner plate mounted on the backrest member and an outer plate mounted on the inner plate and configured to mate with the insert notch in a respective rear coupling member.

Abstract: An adjustable in height armrest comprises a tubular armrest column and a tubular armrest carrier telescopes on the armrest column. An arm support is secured to the top of the armrest carrier. The armrest column is releasably lockable at various heights and angles using a releasable locking system. The releasable locking system includes two locking members carried by the armrest carrier and lockable with the armrest column spring biased lock release member is slidable on the armrest carrier and moves between a locked position and a release position against the spring bias. In the release position the locking members are free to move outwardly allowing movement of the armrest carrier and the armrest column for both height and angular adjustment thereof.

Abstract: A four way adjustable armrest for use on a vehicle seat includes an arm support member having a extension member and the armrest is connected to a seat back including a pair of toothed track members extending along the seat back. A toothed gear is movable on the extension member of the armrest between an engaging position where the armrest position is locked and a retracted position where the gear teeth are removed from the toothed track members and the armrest is free to rotate and to translate along the track members via a track follower. The gear has a splined inner diameter and is carried on mating splines on an outer surface of the cylindrical extension member. A pivoting actuating member moves or throws the gear on the splined extension member between the engaged and retracted positions.

Abstract: In the case of a chair, in particular a swivel chair for the office, the armrest is made up of an armrest carrier, which comprises a carrier (1) and a sleeve (2) sliding thereon and is attached to the seat at the bottom by a seat flange (3) which can be displaced transversely to the seat direction, and of an arm support (10, 11), which can be displaced longitudinally via a guide (7) and can be rotated via a rotary part (4) mounted in a rotary bearing (5). The guide (7) is arranged parallel, but eccentrically in relation, to the axis of symmetry of the arm support. Since the rotatability of the arm support is at least 180°, it is possible to set different clear distances between the two arm supports (10, 11) of the chair.

Abstract: A height and pivot-adjustable office chair arm assembly with an arm rest that can be raised to different vertical positions by actuation of a gas cylinder and having a shroud surrounding and vertically movable with respect to at least a portion of an arm support that is hollow and surrounds the gas cylinder such that the shroud is vertically movable in relation to at least a portion of the arm support. The shroud is connected to the gas cylinder at an upper end for vertical movement by the gas cylinder. An arm rest pivot support is attached only to the shroud and receives the arm rest assembly and enables the arm rest assembly to pivot in a horizontal plane thereby allowing the arm rest assembly to assume any selected rotational position.

Abstract: An armrest (1) for a chair (S) including an upright element (2) substantially vertical provided in the lower part (2a) with fixing means (3) to a seat (L) of said chair (S) and supporting in the higher part (2b) an armrest element (4). The upright element (2) and the armrest element (4) are coupled through sliding means (5) suitable to allow the movement of the armrest element (4) in order to vary the distance of the front end (4a) of said armrest element (4) as regards the front end (A) of the seat (L).

Abstract: A controlling device for a support pivotally mounted on top of a stool includes a housing adapted to securely engage with a bottom face of the support, two pawls pivotally received in the housing, a wedge and control knob connected to the wedge and a ratchet gear received in the housing. After either one of the pawls is activated, the activated pawl is able to selectively engage with the ratchet gear so that the support is able to pivot in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: An adjustable arm rest includes a plate secured on top of a housing with one or more fasteners and having one or more catches, and a casing slidably engage with the fasteners to guide the casing to slide relative to the housing and the plate. A board is slidably disposed above the plate and includes a number of recesses to selectively receive the catches of the plate, and to adjustably position the board and the casing to the plate and the housing. A follower may force the board away from the plate, to selectively disengage the catches of the plate from the board, and to allow the casing to be adjusted forwardly and rearwardly relative to the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding armrest, in particular for a motor vehicle, of the type that hinges via one of its ends about a hinge (2) between at least two positions, one of these being a substantially horizontal lower operational position H, and the other a substantially vertical upper folded position V, in order to be held therein by locking means. According to the invention, said locking means are constituted by indexing means (3) integral with one of the fixed or mobile parts of the hinge, in permanent elastic contact with the other part, said other part having at least two notches, designed to co-operate with said indexing means so as to give the armrest (1) at least two stable end positions, an upper one V and a lower one H, which can be taken up or left automatically simply by operating said armrest, depending on a predetermined force F exerted by a user.

Abstract: A wheel chair includes two side assemblies each include a back post with a hand grip, a seat bar connected to a lower end of the back post, an arm rest movably connected to the back post, a hanger bracket connected to a front end of the seat bar, a caster rotatably connected to a front end of the seat bar, and a rear wheel connected to a side of the side assembly. A connection device connects the back post and the arm rest, or the front end of the seat bar and the hanger bracket. The connection device has a C-shaped member fastened on the back post or the front end of the seat bar extends. A sleeve is connected to an outside of the C-shaped member and a first end of a connection tube is movably and rotatably received in the sleeve. A locking bolt extends through a close end of the sleeve and is threadedly connected to the first end of the connection tube. The arm rest or the hanger bracket is fixedly connected to a second end of the connection tube.

Abstract: A tiltable chair including a housing, a back support pivotally attached to the housing about a first horizontal axis and a seat support pivotally attached to the back support about a second horizontal axis and moveably supported by a curved track formed on the housing. A leaf spring includes a first end supported by the housing and a second end biasing the back support and seat support in an upward direction. Preferably, a fulcrum member, which includes a support surface having a curvilinear contour, is moveably supported in the housing and engages a bottom surface of the spring intermediate the first and second ends of the spring. Preferably, a linkage mechanism including a first and second link is adapted to adjust the position of the fulcrum. In another preferred embodiment, a gear housing is removably disposed in said housing and coupled to the fulcrum. In one preferred embodiment, rearward and forward tilt limiters are provided.

Abstract: Arm support equipment for use in connection with a dentist chair and/or operating table, comprising a base (1) capable of being removably attached to the dentist chair and/or operating table, a bar-shaped element having in at least one end thereof a housing (2) provided with fastening means (3), at least one S-shaped linking element (4), at least one latching element (5) including at least one cavity (6) provided with fastening means (7), at least one support means comprising a support surface (8) and a fitting stem (8′), disposed perpendicularly to the support surface (8), wherein one of the ends of the S-shaped linking element (4) is hingedly fitted in the housing (2) provided with the fastening means (3) of the base (1), the other end of the S-shaped linking element (4) being hingedly fitted in a cavity (6) of the latching element (5), the fitting stem (8′) being also hingedly fitted in the cavity (6) of the latching element (5).

Abstract: A torso and forearm support is provided for supporting the body of a user resting in a seated or standing position with forearm supports for allowing the user to rest at least one forearm during forearm movement while continuously engaging the armrest. The forearm supports are individually adjustable vertically and rotatably to accommodate the dynamic and/or continuous movement of the user's arm(s). Articulated armrest brackets fold in a compact manner behind the post assembly for storage when not in use.

Abstract: A height-adjustable and rotatable chair arm for an office chair includes a rotatable sleeve that is rotatably connected to an upright support post of the chair, and an arm assembly supported on the sleeve. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the upright permits the chair arm to be rotated to a desired position. Additionally, the sleeve includes a vertical row of slots and the arm assembly includes a lock mechanism which engages the slots whereby the arm assembly is vertically slidable along the sleeve and lockable at a selected elevation to adjust the height of the chair arm.

Abstract: A booster seat having a body including a seat back and a seat pan for supporting an occupant thereon and an adjustable thigh support coupled to the seat pan and being movable closer to or further away from the seat pan. The booster seat further includes a pair of adjustable arm rests coupled to the body, each arm rest being located on opposed sides of the body and being pivotable about an axis that extends generally transverse to the body. The booster seat includes a pair of head rests coupled to the seat back, each head rest being located on opposed sides of the seat back and being pivotable about an axis that extends generally along the height of the body.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting distance between armrests of office chair includes a manipulating handle, to which a slide member, a base member, and an upper and a lower ratchet washer are sequentially mounted from top to bottom. The two ratchet washers contact with each other either in a tight or a loose relation through control of the manipulating handle. The base member is screwed to an underside of a seat of the chair, and the slide member is slidable relative to the base member with an outer end connected to a lower end of one armrest. By turning the handle in one direction for the two ratchet washers to contact with each other in the loose relation, the slide member can be loosened and adjusted to a desired position relative to the base member and thereby change the distance of a corresponding armrest relative to another armrest.

Abstract: An armrest structure includes a support and a body rotatably mounted on the support. The support includes a pair of protrusions and the body includes a notched channel for receiving the protrusions. By rotating the body on the support, the protrusions are repositioned in the notched channel between selected stable use positions. The notches are located on both sides of the channel such that the body can be located in a first position with the first surface on the body facing generally upwardly for use, and a second position with the second surface on the body facing generally upwardly for use. By varying the surfaces on the body, and also the engagement of the protrusion with the notched channel, various spacial positions and functional surfaces can be selectively positioned for use.

Abstract: An armrest of a chair which can be adjusted and which can be moved in a transverse horizontal direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the armrest. Regardless of the position thus obtained, the armrest is capable of turning on an essentially vertical axis between two extreme positions, so to adapt to the specific needs of the user and to the activities to be performed in an optimal way.

Abstract: A height and pivot-adjustable office chair arm assembly with an arm rest that can be raised to different vertical positions by actuation of a gas cylinder and having a shroud surrounding and vertically movable with respect to at least a portion of an arm support that is hollow and surrounds the gas cylinder such that the shroud is vertically movable in relation to at least a portion of the arm support. The shroud is connected to the gas cylinder at an upper end for vertical movement by the gas cylinder. An arm rest pivot support is attached only to the shroud and receives the arm rest assembly and enables the arm rest assembly to pivot in a horizontal plane thereby allowing the arm rest assembly to assume any selected rotational position.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an elbow rest device for use in the field of dentistry. The elbow rest device is connectable to an object. The device has a pad for supporting a user's elbow, an elongated member having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being coupled to the pad. The device further has a pivot mechanism for allowing the elongated member to be movable in a plane defined by a cone-like motion. The pivot mechanism is coupled to the lower portion of the elongated member. Finally, the device has a connecting assembly for connecting the elongated member to the object.

Abstract: An armrest of a chair with a cushion is arranged at one side of a chair and is movable for adjusting the position and orientation thereof. The armrest comprises a slidable platform and a parallel linkage means. The slidable platform has a retaining seat and a sliding seat. The retaining seat is fixed to a predetermined position at one of two sides of the chair. The sliding seat is supported by the retaining seat and is movable with respect to the retaining seat. A parallel linkage means including a main linkage and a pair of swinging linkages is pivotally connected to two ends of the main linkage. Another ends of the swinging linkages not being connected to the main linkage are pivotally connected retaining seat. The main linkage has a cushion. By the supporting of the parallel linkage means, the user can move the cushion to different positions or be at any orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a turnable armrest for an office chair. The armrest comprises an armrest-connecting piece, a turning piece and a fixing piece that are fixed and connected by means of connecting screws, a turning axle, a fixed turning axle and screws. It is possible to readily adjust the width of the armchair between the two armrests for everyone.

Abstract: Arm support for a chair comprising an upright stand (2) fixed to the chair and having an upper end which supports the arm support (1), said arm support (1) being movable on a substantially horizontal plane and possibly turnable around a vertical axis. The arm support (1) comprises a first guide plate (9) provided with guide openings (12) arranged on the rims and running along the longitudinal direction of the arm support, in which sliders (15) coupling geometrically the guide openings (12) are present, said sliders (15) being tightly connected to a second guide plate (14), the length of the second guide plate (14) along the shift direction being smaller than the length of the first guide plate and the second guide plate (14).

Abstract: A vertically and horizontally adjustable chair armrest is disclosed. The armrest includes an outer shroud, an upstanding support with a central opening and an armrest base. Within the central opening is a guide tube that moves vertically and has oppositely disposed slots. Within the guide tube, but mounted to rotate only, is a rod. At the lower end of the rod is a locking element that extends through the slots in the guide tube. The rod is rotated by a user pivoted lever bearing down on a spring biased activator nut. The nut is keyed to move only in a linear direction but is threaded to engage a mating thread on the rod, thereby causing the rod to rotate. When the locking element is rotated out of engagement with notches in the support opening, the armrest may be adjusted in a vertical direction. Releasing the lever allows the spring to bias the locking element into engagement with the notches to lock the armrest.

Abstract: An automobile comfort armrest having a mounting shaft and a mechanical adjustment mechanism located between the two ends of the armrest is disclosed. The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment button, an adjustment rod, a sector, a cam, and a pawl. The sector contains gear teeth, an adjustment slot, a stowing notch, and a release ramp to permit retrieval of the comfort armrest from its stowed position. The cam contains a peripheral raised portion, a biasing adjustment nodule, a pawl release ramp to assist the armrest in retreating to its stowed position, and an adjustment rod slot to allow the user to mechanically adjust the position of the armrest. The pawl contains an end with teeth to mesh with the sector teeth and an end with a pointed hook to fit into the notch located in the sector to facilitate a downward stowing position.

Abstract: An adjustable armrest assembly for a chair provides adjustment in both the vertical and horizontal position of an armrest member. A tubular member is adapted for telescopic mounting to an upwardly extending support member mounted to the chair. The support member includes a series of spaced teeth defining indentations therebetween. The armrest assembly includes a pivotable latch member which is secured to the tubular member utilizing a cap member mounted to the upper end of a passage defined by the tubular member. The cap member and the tubular member define cooperating mounting structure for providing pivoting movement of the latch member. The latch member is movable between an engaged position, in which the latch member is engaged with an indentation between the teeth defined by the support member, and a disengaged position in which the latch member is moved out of engagement with the teeth.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an elbow rest device for use in the field of dentistry. The elbow rest device is connectable to an object. The device has a pad for supporting a user's elbow, an elongated member having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being coupled to the pad. The device further has a pivot mechanism for allowing the elongated member to be movable in a plane defined by a cone-like motion. The pivot mechanism is coupled to the lower portion of the elongated member. Finally, the device has a connecting assembly for connecting the elongated member to the object.

Abstract: This invention provides an elevation mechanism for an armchair armrest, comprising a T-shaped post, a catch cylinder, an adjustment unit, a reflex plate, a U-shaped block and a resilient spring that are fastened by a plurality of screws. At the center of the T-shaped post is a U-shaped depression, on which are a first screw hole, a cross through hole and a second screw hole spaced from top to bottom. The first screw hole serves to fasten a first screw inserted in a first through aperture on the adjustment unit. The vertical slot of the cross through hole accommodates the insertion of the depressed groove of the adjustment unit. The horizontal slot of the cross through hole accommodates a U-shaped block that goes with the depressed groove. At the center of the adjustment unit is a third screw hole to accommodate and fasten a second screw inserted through the second through hole on the reflex plate.

Abstract: An arm rest for a reclining beach chair or lounger which automatically adjusts in length as the lounger is adjusted between its straight-up position and its most reclining position—in a first embodiment of which, the arm rest is of two sections joinable one to another at spaced locations, and in a second embodiment of which the arm rest is of an overlying length joined by an S-clip clasp selectively positionable within apertures defining the lengths associated within individual chair reclining positions.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a stenographic machine from a chair is provided. The stand includes a chair clamp releasably mountable to the seat portion of the chair. The chair clamp is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the chair clamp. A support which has first and second ends is pivotally connected to the chair clamp at the first end. The support includes a first portion telescopically connected to a second portion. The second portion is rotatably connected to a third portion. A stabilizer which is adapted to engage a bottom of the seat portion extends from the first end of the support. An arm which is adapted to support an operator's forearm extends from the second end of the support. A connector which is adapted to releasably connect a stenographic machine to the stand is connected to the second end of the support.

Abstract: A device for adjusting lateral position of a chair armrest relative to a chair seat comprises a base securely attached to the chair seat and having a number of positioning holes, an extension extended from an armrest of the chair and slidably received in the base along a lateral direction relative to the seat, and a positioning member including an intermediate portion pivotally attached to the extension, a first operative end, and a second end releasably engaged with at least one of the positioning holes. A mounting member is mounted to the underside of the positioning member and has a stub extended through a through-hole in the intermediate portion of the positioning member. A bolt is extended through the stub and engaged with the extension, thereby pivotally mounting the positioning member between the extension and the mounting member.

Abstract: A swivel arm adjustment device is provided for pivoting the armrest of a chair in order to allow multi-position adjustment to relieve stresses normally exerted on hands and wrists from improper hand positioning when typing. The swivel arm adjustment device includes a top member and a base member. The top member has a unitized construction and includes a centralized aperture, a first arcuate slot with resistance grooves and a second arcuate slot. The base member also has a unitized construction and includes a bushing with a snap-lock ring and a detent pin. The base and top members are adapted to be snapped together to form a pivotal coupling. The swivel arm adjustment device pivotally connects the armrest to the arm of a chair to provide a pivotal arrangement.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for a chair which can be adjusted in multiple aspects with the use of single actuating mechanism. The adjustment aspects of the preferred embodiment include a vertical adjustment with respect to the chair and a horizontal rotational adjustment. Such an armrest assembly can include an armrest base securable to a chair and having a tubular portion, a hollow armrest support slideably and rotationally disposed about the tubular portion and an armpad attached to the top of the hollow armrest support. A handle to disengage the actuating mechanism is provided.

Abstract: An armrest of a chair which can be adjusted and which can be moved in a transversal horizontal direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the armrest. Regardless of the position thus obtained, the armrest is capable of turning on an essentially vertical axis between two extreme positions, so to adapt to the specific needs of the user and to the activities to be performed in an optimal way.

Abstract: An arm assembly (24) is provided for a chair (12). The chair (12) has a forward direction and a rearward direction. The arm assembly (24) includes an armrest (26) and a support structure (28). A mounting device movably mounts the armrest to the support structure. The mounting device constrains the movement of the armrest (26) relative to the support structure to movement in a substantially horizontal plane having two degrees of freedom defined by first and second transversely arranged axes lying within the substantially horizontal plane. The armrest (26) thus move in a substantially planar fashion without changing the orientation of the armrest (26).

Abstract: A seat, for example, a wheelchair, comprises a seat part, a backrest part, armrests, and footrests. The seat part and the backrest part have a commonly adjustable width, e.g. the side support portions can essentially be inserted into portions of a central frame part, and transversal bars in the backrest have adjustable widths. The seat part also has adjustable front and rear edges, obtained by adjusting adjustable front and rear support portions. The inclination of the backrest is adjusted by clamping screws mounted in side plate portions provided with slots. The height of the backrest can also be adjusted by displacing an upper portion thereof. The inclination of the footrests is varied by moving hinges having a large frictional force normally holding them stationary.

Abstract: An armrest construction for chairs includes an armrest support having a lower end constructed for attachment to a chair, an upper end, and a mounting block attached to the upper end. A pivot block is pivoted to the mounting block at a main pivot, the pivot block having an upwardly-extending follower. First and second gears are each pivoted to the pivot block, the gears having intermeshing teeth at an inner end such that rotation of the first gear causes the second gear to simultaneously rotate in an opposite direction, the first and second gears further having outer ends. A support plate having pivot/slide members engages the outer ends of the first and second gears, and further has a guide operably engaging the follower to guide lateral movement of the support plate along a predetermined path.

Abstract: A multi-position armrest designed for use with a conventional chair to enhance the comfort of an individual seated within the chair. The armrest includes a support arm having a first end adapted for attachment to a chair and a second end coupled to an arm pad in a manner permitting the arm pad to selectively rotate relative to the support arm. The arm pad includes a first circular locking member engaging a second circular locking member on the support arm to selectively lock the arm pad relative to the support arm. The armrest is also provided with a resilient coupling assembly coupling the arm pad to the support arm in a manner permitting the arm pad to move from the support arm to disengage the first circular locking member from the second circular locking member and permit the arm pad to rotate relative to the support arm.

Abstract: An adjusting device for an armrest of a chair includes a first support base secured on the seat of the chair, an L-shaped adjusting arm having a horizontal section slidably mounted in the first support base, a lower retaining member mounted on the first support base for releasably securing the horizontal section of the adjusting arm to the first support base, a second support base secured on the armrest of the chair and slidably mounted on the vertical section of the adjusting arm, and an upper retaining member mounted on the second support base for releasably securing the second support base to the vertical section of the adjusting arm. In such a manner, the adjusting device can be used to arbitrarily adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of the armrest of the chair so that the armrest can be available for users of different statures so as to provide a comfortable sensation to the users, thereby increasing the versatility of the armrest.

Abstract: An adjustable arm chair bracket which will attach a chair arm rest to a chair. The arm rest can then be adjusted to suit individuals of different sizes. The bracket has three arms, one of which is connected to the chair, the second has the arm rest attached thereto, and the third arm connects the first and second arm. Spring biased ball detents are used to lock the bracket in various positions to adjust the bracket to the convenience of different users.

Abstract: An armrest has a cupholder at one end, and is adapted to be pivotally mounted between theater seats that have backrest portions. The armrest with the cupholder is pivotally movable from a generally horizontal position where it can support the arms of a person sitting in the seat, to a generally vertical position where it substantially fills the space between adjacent backrests, and provides a surface that forms a backrest continuation when the arm is pivoted upwardly. The armrest has pads at both the upper and lower surfaces thereof so that it is padded when it is being used as an armrest and also when it is forming a continuation of the backrest of the two adjacent seats.