Abstract: One aspect is a furniture piece configured for seating. The furniture piece includes first and second contours and a spreader mechanism coupled between the first and second contours. A three-dimensional cover envelope having panels in each of three-dimensions is configured over the first and second contours and the spreader mechanism thereby surrounding the contours and spreader mechanism. The cover envelope is tensioned in each panel creating a simulated cushion.

Abstract: One aspect is a furniture piece configured for seating. The furniture piece includes first and second contours and a spreader mechanism coupled between the first and second contours. A three-dimensional cover envelope having panels in each of three-dimensions is configured over the first and second contours and the spreader mechanism thereby surrounding the contours and spreader mechanism. The cover envelope is tensioned in each panel creating a simulated cushion.

Abstract: A chair according to embodiments of the present invention includes a base; a first linkage pivotably coupled to the base, a seat pivotably coupled to the first linkage, a second linkage pivotably coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base, a back comprising a substantially upright portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion pivotably coupled to the base at a first pivot point, and a third linkage pivotably coupled to the back at a second pivot point and pivotably coupled to the second linkage, wherein the second pivot point is on the attachment portion between the first pivot point and the substantially upright portion.

Abstract: A long-legged chair includes a chair leg frame, a seating part, a back part, a dining tray, and two armrests; the seating part is fitted on the chair leg frame in a separable manner, and it can be easily fitted to and separated from the chair leg frame; the back part is pivoted to the seating part in an adjustable manner; the armrests are fitted on top of the chair leg frame; the dining tray is fitted on and supported by the armrests in a forwards and rearwards displaceable manner such that it can be adjusted in position.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed lounge chair including a height adjustable frame member is shown. A seat portion is positioned on the frame member. The seat portion has a first and second end. A back portion is connected to either the first end of the seat portion or the frame member. A plurality of leg members support the frame member. These leg members are adjustable to raise and lower the lounge chair to ease one's entrance and exit from the chair. A pair of armrests may be provided which extend along the seat portion of the lounge chair. At least one or both of these armrests may be movable in an outward direction away from the chair to further facilitate entering and exiting of the lounge chair.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that own into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.

Abstract: An office chair is provided having a contoured back assembly comprising a back frame and a suspension fabric. The fabric is attached to the back frame about its periphery wherein the back frame has a three-dimensional contoured shape formed by overlapped frame rings with the fabric being joined thereto. The fabric is secured to the frame by a machine wherein the fabric is first stretched from the outer edge of the fabric and then is clamped by a front frame section in the pre-tensioned or pre-streched condition. The fabric edges are allowed to hang loose and then fixed in the front frame section. Once secured, the fabric is unclamped from the front frame section, and then this sub-assembly is affixed to the rear frame ring to complete the assembly of the back frame.

Abstract: A seating system and in particular a seat base which comprises a support member which is arranged to support the ischial tuberosities of a user so as to cause the pelvis to move to an open position.

Abstract: Chairs for encouraging proper posture for performers, including vocalists and instrumentalists. Chairs allow for maintenance of proper posture by performers seated in engaged and in perched positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supportive chair for sitting comfortably at low heights above and relative to the ground. Preferably, the chair comprises a primary seating surface and a secondary seating surface curving around the rear of the primary seating surface to provide additional support for the user. It is preferred that the secondary seating surface be inwardly and downwardly sloped and provide a low lateral boundary for the user, thereby promoting proper alignment of the buttocks on the primary seating surface. Thus, the chair raises the buttocks and hips of the user off of the seating level, creating a relative height difference between the hips and legs. This raising of the hips relative to the legs creates a sitting posture that promotes vertical back alignment. As a result, the user is able to comfortably maintain this position with a reduced amount of back muscle strain, allowing prolonged comfortable seating periods.

Abstract: A child's chair that may be readily adjusted with regard to the height of the seat bottom, and the position of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The use of telescoping legs and a slidable support for the seat back allow the chair to be adjusted for positioning according to the needs of a particular child.

Abstract: A plurality of compression members are arranged to provide a shape. Each compression member has a first end, a second end and a body. At least one of the compression members has a body which is generally non-congruous with a straight line between its first and second ends. At least one tensile member is coupled to at least two compression members. At least one removable ligature can be coupled to at least two compression members, such that the structure is collapsible. At least one surface can be coupled to at least one compression member, forming at least one curved surface of a toroid.

Abstract: A stacking chair includes a seat base with the seat cushion supported on the base and a seat back interconnected with the cushion and extending upwardly therefrom. The seat base includes a front member and a rear member. The front member includes a pair of front legs, a pair of generally horizontal lateral side portions interconnected with the front legs, and a transverse portion interconnecting the side portions at their rearmost ends. The rear member is an inverted U-shaped member defining a pair of rear legs and a transverse portion interconnecting the rear legs. The transverse portions of the front and rear members are interconnected so as to form the base.

Abstract: A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component support member extending from the upright and to which the furniture component is mounted. The frame sections are preferably C-shaped when viewed from the side. In one form, the furniture component is a seat mounted to the furniture component support, and the frame structure includes a back support area extending upwardly from the seat. A back is mounted to the back support area. In another form, the furniture component is a desk or table top mounted to the furniture component support. Combination desk/chair units may also be constructed utilizing the same basic frame structure.

Abstract: A hunter's chair specifically designed for use in hunting blinds and/or tree stands includes a cushioned seat member with a cushioned backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. On the rear surface of the backrest portion is a pouch for receiving accessory items. Extending from the bottom surface of the seat member is a telescoping leg having a base structure on the lower end thereof The base structure includes a plurality of radially extending arms, each having an aperture at a distal end for receiving a fastener means to secure the chair to a support surface. A lever on the lower surface of the seat member operates a pneumatic lift assembly that extends and retracts the telescoping leg to adjust the height of the seat member.

Abstract: A torso exercise machine includes a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface; a seat pivotally mounted on the frame; at least one handlebar pivotally mounted on the frame; and a link pivotally interconnected between the seat and the handlebar. The link constrains the seat and the handlebar to pivot in opposite directions relative to the frame. A resistance device may be interconnected between the handlebar and the frame to resist pivoting of the handlebar and the seat toward one another.

Abstract: A child's chair that may be readily adjusted with regard to the height of the seat bottom, and the position of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The use of telescoping legs and a slidable support for the seat back allow the chair to be adjusted for positioning according to the needs of a particular child.

Abstract: A stacking chair includes a seat base with the seat cushion supported on the base and a seat back interconnected with the cushion and extending upwardly therefrom. The seat base includes a front member and a rear member. The front member includes a pair of front legs, a pair of generally horizontal lateral side portions interconnected with the front legs, and a transverse portion interconnecting the side portions at their rearmost ends. The rear member is an inverted U-shaped member defining a pair of rear legs and a transverse portion interconnecting the rear legs. The transverse portions of the front and rear members are interconnected so as to form the base.

Abstract: A chair includes a bottom board having a channel for receiving an extension of an arm of a seat back, a mounting plate secured to the bottom board and engaged on the extension of the arm, and a supporting base device secured to the mounting plate and the bottom board. The mounting plate includes one or more cusps engaged with the bottom board for forming a gap between the mounting plate and the bottom board and for allowing the base device to be solidly secured to the mounting plate. The bottom board includes a reinforcing bulge for reinforcing the bottom board of the chair.

Abstract: A chair includes a bottom board having a channel for receiving an extension of an arm of a seat back, a mounting plate secured to the bottom board and engaged on the extension of the arm, and a supporting base device secured to the mounting plate and the bottom board. The mounting plate includes one or more cusps engaged with the bottom board for forming a gap between the mounting plate and the bottom board and for allowing the base device to be solidly secured to the mounting plate. The bottom board includes a reinforcing bulge for reinforcing the bottom board of the chair.

Abstract: A detachable stacking chair includes a chair bracket for seating people and two front legs fastened to two sides of the chair bracket having respectively first fastening sections and second fastening sections formed thereon, and a pair of rear legs having first anchor sections and second anchor sections located thereon matching respectively the first fastening sections and the second fastening sections. The first anchor sections and the second anchor sections may be fastened respectively to the first fastening sections and the second fastening sections through first and second fasteners to compete a chair. The rear legs are detachable from the chair bracket and the front legs for stacking separately to save storing space.

Abstract: A backrest of a lounge chair that has an open frame partially shrouded by a sheath. The sheath has a light transmissive front half. The rear half has a decorative design element and the front half has a decorative design element. The two decorative design elements are spaced from each other so that when looking through the light transmissive front half, both decorative design elements may be seen with the decorative design element on the rear half appearing to be further away than the decorative design element on the front half.

Abstract: An infant high chair assembly includes a high-chair seat, a high-chair tray, transversely-spaced-apart first and second front legs, and a bracing front-leg strut. The bracing front-leg strut has a first portion attached to the first front leg, has a second portion attached to the second front leg, and has a third portion positioned transversely between, and less forward than, the first and second portions. In one construction, the bracing front-leg strut has a substantially arcuate shape including a forward-facing concave portion, an opposing rearward-facing convex portion, a first end attached to the first front leg, and a second end attached to the second front leg.

Abstract: A mobility assisting device is bedside durable medical equipment (DME) designed especially for those who do not have full use of all of their limbs; more specifically, for those who have use of only one arm and one leg on the same side of the body. Such people, hemiplegics, have limited capabilities for performing physical acts and are very dependent upon caregivers, in order to perform their basic activities of daily living. The bedside special needs assistive device makes certain simple tasks easier for hemiplegics to perform, and makes difficult, more complex tasks possible for them to perform on an independent basis.

Abstract: A method of constructing a chair is used to attach a flexible envelope portion to a support structure. The flexible envelope portion includes two layers of fabric material, with an opening proximate one side. The support structure includes first and second spaced-apart rails having a plurality of studs engaged by a plurality of cross braces. Initially, the rails are held apart by a resilient wire member which is attached to the top of each rail. The structure is inserted within the flexible envelope, and the rails are spaced apart to provide tension to the flexible envelope. The plurality of cross braces are attached to the rails to maintain the tension in the envelope. The wire member and the flexible envelope have an arcuate shape which provides an aesthetically pleasing contour to the top of the back of the chair. Additionally, the wire member provides head support, adding to the overall comfort of the chair.

Abstract: An exerciser including a base frame with a seat pad. A leg support is pivotally inward foldably connected with two ends of a bottom face of the base frame. The leg support has a front arch section, a rear horizontal section and a vertical section. Two ends of a rear side of the base frame are respectively disposed with two adjustment seats for adjusting an angle. The other end of the adjustment seat is fixedly connected with each end of a handle. So, the base frame can be swung, lifted and lowered. The angle of the handle can be freely adjusted via the adjustment seat. Therefore, the position of the handle can be adjusted in accordance with various conditions for the user with the user's body stably presses on the seat pad and the base frame. The resilient section creates a resistant force when pushing and pulling the handle to achieve an exercising effect.

Abstract: A lighting system for use in areas of low-level lighting, such as a planetarium, theater, museum, or auditorium, which improves visibility of objects without detracting from the overall desired low-level lighting. The lighting system provides a safe and low cost way to illuminate certain areas of a darkened room while maintaining an overall dimly lit environment.