Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for supporting a seat back in a vehicle comprising an aluminum I-beam formed in a generally U-shaped configuration, and having opposing ends supported with respect to the vehicle for forming a seat back frame. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a vehicle seat back frame, comprising: a) extruding an aluminum I-beam; b) cutting the I-beam to a desired length; c) age-hardening the I-beam; and d) bending the I-beam into a substantially U-shaped configuration to form a vehicle seat back frame.

Abstract: A readily movable cafe chair that is multi-functional and therefore useable by its seated occupant in various ways. The chair includes a back section formed by a sculptured panel defining a flat figure whose head merges with a body region having outwardly swelling hips from which extend widely spaced legs between which is a crotch zone. Joined to the back section is a front section having a lobe-shaped seat whose front end is supported by a pair of front legs which are spaced from the rear legs and are coupled thereto by a fork. The arcuate rear end of the seat is attached at its apex to the crotch zone of the back section. The sides of the lobe-shaped seat curve inwardly toward the crotch zone to create free spaces adjacent the rear legs of the chair. Thus the occupant may seat himself in a direct mode facing forwardly, or in a reverse mode facing rearwardly. The occupant when seated with his back against the back section can safely back-tilt the chair.

Abstract: A therapeutic cushion device used in combination with an article of furniture to achieve comfort for a user comprises a seat portion, which comprises a plurality of vertically moving pins in substantially close proximity to one another. Each pin comprises a spherical member at a top portion thereof, the spherical members functioning to receive the weight of the user and further functioning to adapt to the contour of the user's body. Vertical movement of the pins and spherical members are accomplished through the usage of a spring means. This allows the device to provide constant stimulation to the body, functioning to facilitate blood circulation of the user by providing multiple pressure points upon the user by means of full body to surface contact. In the preferred mode, the spherical members are manufactured of a wood material and the pins are manufactured of a stainless steel material.