Abstract: A transporting means of a chair lift or of a cableway system has a safety bar, a device for closing the safety bar, an energy storage device, a device for charging the energy storage device and a blocking device which prevents the energy storage device from being charged. The blocking device can be activated and deactivated. The opening of the safety bar is prevented in the active state of the blocking device. The blocking device prevents the safety bar from being opened over at least part of the distance covered by the safety bar between its fully open position and its fully closed position, in particular over the entire distance.

Abstract: A seat, which provides an enhanced level of comfort, by the use of dual independently supported seat cushions is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inner seat cushion and an outer seat cushion, each of which is independently supported by a compressed air pneumatic device to control vertical movement, and by parallelogram linkages control lateral movement, and allow for vertical transition of the seats while maintaining them horizontal. The occupant of this seat can independently adjust the distribution of body weight shared by the inner seat cushion and the outer seat cushion from time to time, in order to change the pressure pattern against body parts and to provide optimum ergonomic seating posture. Furthermore, by adjusting the air supply, the occupant can increase or decrease the seat's effective spring rate.

Abstract: A child seat comprising a seat portion, a back support as well as belts that can be connected to a crotch member for securing a child in the child seat. A least one belt or the crotch member is provided with a spring element, by means of which the belt or the crotch member can be moved against spring force from a first position, in which the shoulder belt and the crotch member are disconnected, to a second position, in which the shoulder belt and the crotch member are connected.

Abstract: A privacy screen assembly, designed for use by a nursing mother, includes at least one cross member which carries a screen. The cross member is adapted to be connected to a wheeled transport device or the like for the nursing mother. Preferably, the cross member is movable between a stowed position, wherein the cross member placed in an unobtrusive location, and an in-use position, wherein the cross member extends across the torso of the nursing mother. The screen is slidably mounted on the cross member to provide the requisite privacy.

Abstract: An inflatable airbag system for a vehicle seat assembly of a vehicle. The inflatable airbag system includes a cover member adapted for mounting to the vehicle seat assembly. The inflatable airbag system also includes an inflatable airbag adapted to inflate outward from the cover member and outward from the vehicle seat assembly to thereby act as a protective barrier between an occupant of the vehicle seat assembly and an interior surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for supporting a person in a sitting position has a substantially horizontally extending supporting element placeable on a supporting surface substantially at a level of a person's pelvis when the person is in a sitting position, and two substantially vertically extending elements each having a lower end connected with the horizontally extending supporting element and an upper end extendable to an area of person's armpits so that the upper ends of the substantially vertically extending elements are placeable under the person's armpits.

Abstract: A safety guard mounting/dismounting device for a baby seat is provided. The safety guard mounting/dismounting device comprises a mounting seat fixed to leg tubes of the baby seat, a connecting member whose one end being fixed to the safety guard and the other end being inserted into the leg tube of the baby seat, and an engaging assembly disposed in the connecting member which includes an engaging device and a restoring spring, wherein the engaging device includes a hook like portion which is movable between an engaging position where it may engage with the leg tube and a disengaging position, and the restoring spring is arranged such that it may bias the hook like portion of the engaging device toward the engaging position.

Abstract: At least one actuator for actuating a guest lap bar locking assembly for releasably positioning a lap bar includes a rotatable actuator hub, a telegraph rod interconnected with the rotatable actuator hub, an operator arm also extending from the actuator hub and a toggle latching assembly interconnected with the actuator hub. The toggle latching assembly provides for rotation of the telegraph rod to actuate the lap bar locking assembly to prevent movement of the lap bar in at least one particular direction.

Abstract: A guest lap bar locking assembly for releasably positioning a lap bar within a water ride at an entertainment park includes a lap bar locking assembly that is dimensioned and configured to provide continuously variable position locking of the lap bar.

Abstract: An entertainment apparatus for at least one guest, includes a vehicle, at least one guest support located on the vehicle and a lap bar assembly. The lap bar assembly may include at least one lap bar that is located proximal to the at least one support and that is configured to releasably position at least one guest. The lap bar assembly may also include at least one lap bar locking assembly that may be configured to releasably lock the lap bar and may further include at least one actuator. The at least one actuator may be configured to remotely actuate the at least one lap bar locking assembly to enable movement of the lap bar.

Abstract: A blocking mechanism or device (40) for preventing objects from sliding off from a cushion (24) of a seat when a vehicle experiences decelerations above a given level comprising: a blocking member (50, 60) configured to be movable from a storage position below a top surface (26) of the cushion to a blocking position above the top surface of the cushion to block any object on the cushion from moving therefrom.

Abstract: The incentive seating module comprises: a structural frame provided with a gaiter, a frame, disposed above said structural frame and provided with an arch, whereby the structural frame exhibits planar symmetry, means for connecting the frame to the structural frame comprising a joint enabling the frame to swivel in relation to the structural frame about an axis which is perpendicular to the symmetrical plane, and a seating element joining the frame to the gaiter, made of an elastic membrane which is used to define a rest position for the frame in relation to the structural frame and to return it towards said position when a user causes it to tilt in one direction or the other.

Abstract: A portable high chair including a flexible seat portion, a flexible tray portion, and a flexible restraint portion secured to both the seat portion and the tray portion.

Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.

Abstract: The device, intended in particular for a seat on an installation for amusement parks, has two flaps (10, 10?) mounted for articulation at the end of the support (6) of the base (7) of the seat.

Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, which provides an enhanced level of comfort, by the use of dual independently supported seat cushions is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inner seat cushion and an outer seat cushion, each of which is independently supported by a compressed air pneumatic device to control vertical movement, and by parallelogram linkages control lateral movement, and allow for vertical transition of the seats while maintaining them horizontal. The occupant of this vehicle seat can independently adjust the distribution of body weight shared by the inner seat cushion and the outer seat cushion from time to time, in order to change the pressure pattern against body parts and to provide optimum ergonomic seating posture. Furthermore, by adjusting the air supply, the occupant can increase or decrease the seat's effective spring rate, thus controlling the ride height and the seat's compliance for travel on both rough terrain and smooth roadways.

Abstract: A healthy chair comprises an inclined seat plate, a plurality of feet, and a frontal torso positioning device. The seat plate has a front side and a rear side that is higher than the front side. The frontal torso positioning device is fastened to the seat plate at the rear side thereof and extends forward and upward. Support bars for resting the feet of a user are positioned near the feet of the chair below the rear side of the seat plate. Thereby an upright sitting position is automatically assumed by the user, with the upper body and the thighs enclosing an angle of more than 90 degrees, resulting in a better sitting position, straightening of the spine and better health.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning an occupant of a vehicle in an area of a closeable roof hatch includes a carrier frame suspended within a vehicle below the roof hatch and including a vertical support portion and a horizontal standing area connected to the vertical support portion. A seat assembly for the occupant has a backrest which is guided by the vertical support portion for movement in a vertical direction between upper and lower end positions and is spring-biased to seek the upper end position. The seat assembly has a seating area, which is swingably mounted to a lower end of the backrest, and a coupling brace, which has one end swingably mounted to the seating area and another end swingably mounted to the standing area. Connected to the seat assembly is a seat belt for fastening the occupant.

Abstract: A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an adjustable inclination so the correct ergonomics may be realized for the pelvis and lower spine. A front support bar with an adjustable length is connected to the seat and can be pivoted back or forward. The front support bar has a cushioned front support which rests against a user's abdomen. Furthermore, abductor and adductor extensions are attached to the seat, and foot extensions attached to the base for isometric exercises.

Abstract: A seat and shoulder belt protective cushion configuration for use in motor vehicles and the like. The cushion has pairs of elongated cushion extension arms extending from a central body member and a removable vertically disposed cushion portion that extends to provide shoulder belt displacement preventative element above the co-planar top edge surface of the respective upper cushion arm extensions for a child. The protective cushion is positioned between the occupant and a seat belt assembly securely restraining the occupant in place in the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A seating apparatus (10) for supporting a user I, includes a base (12). The base has a back rest (16) extending upwardly from a rear portion thereof. A pommel (26) is located at a front portion of the base. Leg receipt regions (14) extend forwardly from the base rear portion on either side of the pommel and are adapted with the pommel for causing the user's thighs to splay outwardly when received therein.

Abstract: A device for the protection of the legs of a vehicle occupant in the event of a frontal impact of the vehicle. In the leg area, cuff plates (2) are arranged on a central tube (1) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The cuff plates carry a load distributor (3) at their free end, and absorb the impact energy of the legs of the vehicle occupants in the event of the frontal impact. Load distributor 3 transfers the impact energy present to cuff plates 2, which then roll away and thus remove energy.

Abstract: A system for protecting a driver's cab of a commercial vehicle or mobile equipment having a driver's seat, including a driver-protection roof open laterally at least on one side, having front and rear members connected by cross-members, and having an ellipsoidal bar-type frame comprising a top ellipse bar and a bottom ellipse bar.

Abstract: A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an adjustable inclination so the correct ergonomics may be realized for the pelvis and lower spine. A front support bar with an adjustable length is connected to the seat and can be pivoted back or forward. The front support bar has a cushioned front support which rests against a user's abdomen. Furthermore, abductor and adductor extensions are attached to the seat, and foot extensions attached to the base for isometric exercises.

Abstract: This invention discloses a chin and head support device or brace enabling the head to move at will while allowing a rest at the chin and while supporting the weight of the head.

Abstract: A seat device includes a safety bar which is connected to two lateral wing members of a seat body by insertion of two insert plugs into two mounting sockets, respectively. A lever plate is pivoted to each socket and is turnable such that an engaging end thereof engages a concavity in the corresponding plug to place the safety bar in an engaged state. Pressing an opposite actuating end of the lever plate will cause the engaging end to disengage from the concavity so as to permit removal of the plug from the socket.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a back-rest (1) and a squab (2), a transverse beam (3) provided at the front of the squab is provided with a chamber (13), at least part of one wall being constituted by a plastically deformable metal sheet (12). The chamber is associated with a gas generator adapted to inflate the chamber (13) with an associated plastic deformation of the sheet. The inflated chamber minimizes the risk of an occupant of the seat “submarining” beneath a safety belt.

Abstract: A child's stool having a pair of horizontally spaced, parallel, vertically extending side walls, each having a pair of receivers provided therein. Each receiver includes a vertically extending slot communicating with a plurality of vertically extending inclined slots. A floor is provided having rods cooperating with the receiver slots so that the height of the floor above the ground can be varied so that the stool can accomodate children of various sizes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kind of front restricting part of baby-car, especially installing on one side of the front of the baby-car's framework a double axes connection, which has a first rotating center along the axes. There still sets a second rotating center along the axes, and a single axes center in the other side of the baby-car's framework. A button installation fastening to the restricting part (e.g. armrest or eating plate) is connected with the single axes center. Depending on this framework, the restricting part is made to rotate and turn up and down. So this invention enables the user to select temporarily placing a down or overturning the armrest or the eating plate, so as to avoid being obstructed while holding the infant in the arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a driver-protection. system for mobile equipment, in particular the driver's cab of a commercial vehicle with a driver's seat, comprising a driver-protection roof, which is open laterally at least on one side, with front and rear members and with an ellipsoidal bar-type frame comprising a top ellipse bar and a bottom ellipse bar.

Abstract: A seat device includes a safety bar which is connected to two lateral wing members of a seat body by insertion of two insert plugs into two mounting sockets, respectively. A lever plate is pivoted to each socket and is turnable such that an engaging end thereof engages a concavity in the corresponding plug to place the safety bar in an engaged state. Pressing an opposite actuating end of the lever plate will cause the engaging end to disengage from the concavity so as to permit removal of the plug from the socket.

Abstract: A portable forward leaning seating device to be used on a bleacher at sporting events to provide the user with superior support to that portion of his back which is most susceptible to fatigue and pain. The device consists of a padded seat (10) attached to a seat frame (12) which is securely attached to the bleacher by a spring loaded hook (42). The user sits on the padded seat (10) by facing the sporting event with the adjustable vertical support sleave (14) positioned between the user's thighs. The user rests his arms on the padded horizontal arm rests (16) which are positioned using the adjusting knob (32) and spring loaded tab (38) in such a way to provide comfortable support to the torso of the user in a forward leaning fashion. The lock clasp (20) serves to lock the vertical support armature (18) securely in place.

Abstract: A protector device for a child-care instrument such as a child safety car seat or a child bed provides cushioning and protection around the child while allowing the support space for receiving the child to be adapted to different stages of the growth of the child. The protector device includes a head protector surrounding the child's head, an upper protector surrounding the child's upper body, and a lower protector surrounding the child's lower body. Protector elements may also support the child's head and body from below. The adaptable protector device makes the child-care instrument safer and more comfortable for the child in various stages of growth.

Abstract: A seat device includes a seat member having a seat back for supporting a user, one or more fastening belts for fastening the user in the seat member, and a retaining device for retaining the user, particularly the baby in the seat member. The retaining device includes a U-shaped structure pivotally secured to the seat member and movable to a horizontal position for retaining the user in the seat member. The retaining device may include two arms pivotally secured to the seat member, and a bar pivotally secured to one of the arms for forming the U-shape structure.

Abstract: An automatic crossbar on a ski chair-lift for containing seated passengers and facilitating dismounting passengers. A vertically elongated bar (20) with a cross (20a) attached at its base is pivotably suspended from a passenger chair, positioning the crossbar in front of passengers. An elastic closure attachment (9), and/or an automatic locking mechanism (60), is attached between the elongated bar and the chair to retain the crossbar in a closed position and contain passengers. A blocking structure (200) is suspended proximal to the aerial cable above the landing platform. The elongated bar has an upper portion (20v) above its pivotal mount (21b) which impacts the blocking structure as the aerial cable moves the chair forward. The impact causes the upper portion to rotate back as the lower portion and crossbar are levered forward and upward. As the crossbar swings forward from the chair, passengers grasp the crossbar to balance with while standing onto the landing platform.

Abstract: A passenger restraining harness and support assembly for use with a bench seat mounted in a vehicle. The bench seat includes a frame having a seat support portion with a front portion and a rear portion, a seatback portion coupled to the seat support portion, and legs or supports anchoring the seat to the vehicle. A harness support assembly includes a tower member with a slotted bottom end pivotally coupled to the rear of the seat support, a connecting member having one end adapted to fit into the slot in the tower member and a second end connected to the front of the seat support portion, a belt guide connected to the top of the tower member, and an anchor wing connected to the connecting member. A belt or harness attaches to the support assembly.

Abstract: A bunk for a bunk arrangement in a truck cab has at a free edge vertical safety belts preferably attached to the ceiling of the cab, and a safety net. At its free edge the bunk has a longitudinal cartridge for the safety net. A net rod at the upper edge of the net has a locking device at each belt, the locking device guiding the rod along the belt and locking it thereto unless manually released against spring bias.

Abstract: An inflatable infant sitting support device which can be used from the earliest developmental stage of learning to sit upright by an infant or a younger developmentally delayed child, consisting of four inflatable pieces and one cushioned, non-inflatable piece, which acts as the seat bottom for the device. The primary inflatable piece is “U” or horseshoe shaped and is sealed to the top of the cushioned, non-inflatable piece. There is an elongated, rectangular inflatable piece, acting as a support to keep the device from tapping over to the back, sealed to the bottom of the back of the curved section at the back of the primary inflatable piece. There is a crescent-shaped inflatable piece acting as a head and neck support and sealed to the top of the curved section at the back of the primary piece.

Abstract: A one-piece molded go cart seat having a back, bottom and sides wherein the sides are deepened and partially overlay the rib cage with a partial wrap portion that supports the sides and a partial portion of the front of the rib cage. The lateral edges include a webbing or binding made from a non-chaffing material. A method of the making the go cart seat comprises utilizing a two piece mold having flanges at a parting point and mudding the point of separation to provide a smooth rib running along the vertical axis of the top of the back to the bottom of the seat portion.

Abstract: A chest protector (20) for use with a vehicle restraint system having a shoulder strap and a lap belt includes an outer shell (22) having an upper retention bracket (28) opening downwardly for retaining a shoulder strap. At least one locking member (32) is positioned adjacent an opening of said retention bracket. The locking member (32) is selectively movable from a first position substantially closing the opening in the first retention bracket (28) to a second position opening the opening in the first retention bracket.

Abstract: A wheelchair for the handicapped is provided having an arm-rest hinge block including a back half-block fastened to an upright back of a structure and carrying a pivot pin. An arm-rest half-block mounted to pivot on the pivot pin includes a bore that rotatably receives a cylindrical shank of an angled arm-rest so that the shank is locked in position when the angled arm-rest occupies a substantially horizontal plane or a substantially vertical plane.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a driver restraint device for an industrial truck, whereby the driver restraint device has a pivoting bar. The invention teaches that the bar can be pivoted by an operator as desired between an inoperative position and a restraining position, and can be locked in the restraining position and unlocked from the restraining position. In one configuration of the invention, there is at least one control element and/or at least one indicator or display element on the bar. In an additional configuration, a parking brake of the industrial truck can be released as a function of the rotational position of the bar.

Abstract: A occupant protection system for protecting an occupant of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane during a crash. The occupant protection system includes a chair positioned inside a vehicle such as an airplane, automobile, truck, or a boat. The chair has a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat portion has a pair of leg clamp panels pivotally coupled to it to lock a pair of legs to the seat portion in anticipation of a crash. The backrest portion has a pair of arm clamp panels pivotally coupled to it to press the arms and torso of a user towards the backrest and hold them tightly therebetween. Also disclosed is a capsule in which the chair is disposed. The capsule has several protective layers. An emergency raft forms part of the backrest of the chair when not in use, and is removable for use in case of an accident on or above water.

Abstract: A shoulder strap repositioner, which may also be referred to as an “adjuster,” for repositioning or deflecting away from the face of a child the diagonally-extending shoulder strap component of a vehicle seat belt assembly of the type having a lap belt and a diagonally-extending shoulder strap. In an exemplary embodiment, the repositioner includes a body positionable against the torso of a seated person. The body in turn includes a center section having opposed front and rear surfaces, and left and right side wings likewise having opposed front and rear surfaces. Each of the side wings is joined to the center section at the top and bottom, so that inner edges of the side wings and side edges of the center section cooperate to define a pair of laterally spaced generally vertically-extending slots in the body, the slots having closed peripheries. During use, the lap belt and shoulder strap pass through the slots.

Abstract: A ventilated child restraint seat (10) for use in, for example, an automobile, includes a molded plastic seat member into which is formed a seat bottom (14), a seat back (16), and left and right side portions (18,20, 22, 24). The molded seat member is also sized and shaped so as to fit in a conformed fashion with conventional automobile bench and bucket seats. Formed through and in the bottom, back, left and right side portions are a plurality of openings (40,42,44) or vents through which fresh air may flow. Disposed behind the bottom and back portions of the seat member, on the side thereof closest to the automobile seat, is an air reservoir (80) or opening into which fresh air slows. Air in the reservoir flows through the vents and into the seat. Air is supplied to the reservoir by the ventilation system (60) of the automobile into which the restraint seat is disposed, and connected thereto by a flexible duct or hose (62).

Abstract: A child seat for vehicles, particularly for passenger cars, having a seat bucket which has a seat surface, a back support and two side parts which laterally bound this back support. For improving such a child seat such that new function areas are opened up for the child, guide rails are in each case arranged on the upper edge of the two lateral parts and, in each guide rail, a structural part projecting upwards on the side part is displaceably accommodated by way of a guiding foot. The two structural parts are constructed such that they are capable of forming support cheeks in a displacement position situated in the head area of the seat bucket, and the guiding feet can be locked at least in the displacement position situated in the head area and in a displacement position situated in the leg area, in which case the structural parts can be used in the latter displacement position for forming a table surface.

Abstract: A vehicular child seat cover is provided including a cover and a plurality of rods each coupled to the cover for maintaining the same in an erected orientation. The cover defines an enclosed space adapted for housing a vehicular child seat therein.

Abstract: A driver safety capsule or cell for a race car, the cell encapsulating and protecting the entire body of the driver. After a collision, the capsule and the driver immobilized therein are removable together from the car so that further head or spinal injury is avoided. Inertial tethers restrain movement of the driver's head and shoulders out of the capsule. A chest plate transforms impact forces to the capsule, minimizing injury to the chest.

Abstract: An airbag barrier positioned in the front seat of a vehicle for shielding a child passenger from impact from an inflating airbag. The first embodiment is directed to protection of a child secured in the front seat by a seat belt and comprises two barrier members having a top portion, a middle portion, and a downwardly extending lower portion. The top portion and the bottom portion engage the seat. The second embodiment is directed to a child seated in a front facing child car seat and comprises barrier members having a top portion connected to the top of the child car seat, a vertical middle portion and a lower portion connected to the bottom of the child car seat. The third embodiment is directed to a child seated in a rearwardly facing car seat and comprises barrier members attached on either side of the child car seat and extending outwardly to be supported against the seat of the vehicle.