Back And Legs Collapse Independently Patents (Class 297/51)
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Patent number: 11800931Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a folding chair framework, including a connecting seat, a guide rod, a guide sleeve, several chair legs, several supporting rods, several connecting rods, a first spring, a second spring, and wedge-shaped blocks; upper ends of the chair legs are all hinged with the connecting seat; the guide rod is vertically arranged and connected to the connecting seat; the guide sleeve is slidably connected to the guide rod; each connecting rod is hinged with the guide sleeve and one chair leg respectively; upper and lower ends of the first spring are respectively connected to the connecting seat and the guide sleeve; the wedge-shaped blocks are slidably connected into first grooves of the guide rod; two ends of the second spring are respectively connected to the first grooves and the wedge-shaped blocks; the guide sleeve includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2023Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Inventor: Haiyong Wu
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Patent number: 10946775Abstract: A vehicle seat storage system includes a passenger seat including a seatback and a seat base. The seat has a seating condition where the seat is releasably attached to a floor of the vehicle and a stowed condition where the seat is unattached from the floor and the seat base is folded against the seatback. The seat includes risers pivotally attached to the seat base. The risers have a deployed position for supporting the seat base in the seating condition and a folded position where the risers are folded inwardly against the seat base in the stowed condition. An interior sidewall of the vehicle includes a recessed portion sized and configured to receive the seat in the stowed condition. The interior sidewall includes a guide configured to direct the seat in the stowed condition into and out of the recessed portion and support the seat in recessed portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yousuf S. Riad
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Patent number: 10675197Abstract: There is presented an equipment for raising of an associated lying person, comprising a seat, a primary leg, a secondary leg being secondary leg being rotatably connected to the seat and a backrest, wherein the equipment is arranged to be passed from a first configuration to a second configuration by rotation of the secondary leg around a rotation axis, and wherein the equipment is arranged so that it enables placement of the equipment between the associated lying person and a supporting surface while the bottom of the associated lying person is in contact with the supporting surface upon which the associated lying person is lying and subsequently raising the associated lying person by passing the equipment from the first configuration to the secondary configuration by rotation of the secondary leg. In a particular embodiment, the equipment is arranged for being reversibly assembled and disassembled without using tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Liftup A/SInventors: Flemming Eriksen, Anders Lykkegaard Møller
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Patent number: 10543922Abstract: A flight attendant seat comprises a carrier having a guide with opposed first and second ends, and a storage compartment receiving the guide first end. The guide provides guidance along its length between its first and second ends. The seat comprises a plurality of segments, each slidingly mounted to the guide to allow a sliding movement of the segments along the guide and relative to the carrier device between a stored position of the segments within the storage compartment, and an exposed position of the segments. A seat element is pivotally mounted to a first of the segments pivotable between an inoperative and operative seat forming position. At least one backrest is mounted to at least a second of the segments. With the segments in their exposed position, the seat element, when pivoted to its operative position, together with the backrest(s), can be used as a flight attendant seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventor: Johannes Gonnsen
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Patent number: 8960784Abstract: An inclined chair assembly includes a foldable seat that may support a user on an inclined support surface. A leg is coupled to the foldable seat so the leg may abut the inclined support surface. A support is coupled to the foldable seat so the support may support a user's arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Roderick De Berry
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Patent number: 8931832Abstract: A swivel stool includes a foldable leg arrangement having a plurality of leg frames pivotally connected to each other to form a receiving cavity defined within the leg frames, a seat unit including a seat frame and a back frame pivotally connected to the seat frame. The swivel stool is arranged to operate between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein in the folded position, the back frame is overlappedly folded toward the seat frame, while the seat unit is pivotally and downwardly folded with respect to the leg frames to receive into the receiving cavity of the foldable leg arrangement, wherein in the unfolded position, the seat unit is pivotally and upwardly unfolded with respect to the leg frames while the back frame is pivotally unfolded with respect to the seat frame for allowing a user to sit on the seat unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Fermi Chi Hung Lau
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Patent number: 8360514Abstract: A folding device is configured at the bottom of rear leg frame and at the pivot between the rear leg frame and front leg frame of a high chair. The folding device allows a user to complete folding process by pressing a button at the bottom of the rear leg frame. When the button is pressed, a rotator in the housing of the folding device rotates correspondingly and drags connected steel wires to move horizontally inward. The other ends of the steel wires further connect to engaging parts at the pivots and engaging between the front leg frame and the rear leg frame and retract the engaging parts so that the rear leg frame disengages from and pivots about the front leg frame. The high chair may be folded with one-foot operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Wen-Qu Hu, Xiao-Jian Zhang
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Publication number: 20120319435Abstract: A folding chair includes a front leg frame, a rear leg frame and a backrest frame pivotally coupled to a seat. The rear leg frame is slidably coupled to a pair of spaced apart slots on a bottom portion of the seat. Each component is positioned such that in an open configuration the backrest frame is supported by the front leg frame, and the rear leg frame engages front ends of the slots such that the front leg frame forms an X-shape with respect to the rear leg frame, and in a folded configuration the front leg frame, rear leg frame, backrest frame and seat are positioned substantially co-planar to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventor: KWAN JUN CHOI
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Patent number: 8182031Abstract: A poker kit comprising a plurality of chairs; a cushion attached to the seat panel of the chair and a plurality of legs attached to the seat panel; a first armrest and second armrest extending from the back panel of the chair; an ashtray attached to the first armrest and a cup holder attached to the second armrest; a storage pouch attached to the arm near the ashtray; a table having an octagon shape and a felt panel attached the top; a plurality of legs attached to the table; wherein the cushions of the chair are decorated with a design of one of the four top poker hands; wherein markers are labeled on the felt on the table.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Eric K. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20110285182Abstract: A portable, foldable chair that configures to a straight-back chair, a bed, and a recliner, while also providing standard seat height.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Dean Wilson
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Publication number: 20110018313Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes a seat, a backrest, left and right armrests, left and right pivot joints, and front and rear legs. The backrest is coupled pivotably to the seat. Each of the left and right armrests is coupled pivotably to the backrest. Each of the left and right pivot joints is coupled to a respective one of the left and right armrests and has front and rear pivot portions. The front leg is coupled pivotably to the front pivot portions of the left and right pivot joints. The rear leg is coupled pivotably to the rear pivot portions of the left and right pivot joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: CHUEN-JONG TSENG
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Patent number: 7740309Abstract: A folding chair utilizes a gear train to control a folding motion and to achieve a compact closed form. While holding a handle integrated into a backrest, the weight of the chair allows it to open and unfold automatically into an open position. The folding chair locks in place in the open position. To refold the chair, a button is depressed to release the lock and the seat is pulled toward the backrest. The gear train refolds the front and rear legs. In the compact folded position, the lightweight chair can be carried with one hand in a relaxed position, similar to an attache case. The handle is contoured so that it is possible for an adult to carry two chairs back to back in each hand.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: Robert P. Mayercheck
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Patent number: 7641217Abstract: A detachable mobile seat includes a first part connected to a motor; a second part attached to the seat; and two links, each connected to the first part, the second part, and a wheel. The links transfer movement of the first part to the wheels. The first part includes a shaft connected to the motor, and two nuts disposed around the shaft that have screw threads in opposite directions and move along the shaft in response to operation of the motor. Each link includes a first link connected to the second part and to the nut, and a second link connected to the nut and to the wheel. The end of each second link that is nearest the wheel is rotatably connected to a connecting arm that has a rotating bar that rotates the wheel in response to operation of the links.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Yeon Sang Yoo, Ju Young Lee
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Publication number: 20090243346Abstract: A foldable swivel stool has a frame and a cushion attached to and supported by the frame. The frame has a leg frame and a seat frame supported by leg frame. The leg frame has four top connectors, four feet, and four pairs of legs each of which are pivoted at a middle thereof and able to scissor with respect to each other. One receiving opening is defined on each top connector. The seat frame has a lower frame having four downward extending poles being able to inserted into one of the receiving opening, and an upper frame for swivelably fixed to the lower frame. The swivel stool occupies a small storage volume and is able to be easily folded and expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Libin Chen
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Patent number: 7552966Abstract: A portable platform usable as a seat having at least three outwardly-inclined legs and a seat supported thereby is provided. The legs have nestable sections, an uppermost portion of each leg being attachable to an underside of the platform. The legs are maintained in biased relationship by an elastic cord or cable which extends between the platform and a lowermost section of the legs. The elastic cord or cable extends through each section of the legs, and is tensioned such that the sections may be separated from one another and folded onto an uppermost surface of said platform for storage. An extendable back-supporting member is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Inventor: Robert L. Crowell
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Patent number: 7549702Abstract: A foldable bath seat includes at least a seat member and two leg assemblies each having two legs connected with a crossbar. Each of the crossbars is pivotally mounted to a bottom seat portion to allow the legs to pivot between a folded position and a downwardly extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: AMG Medical Inc.Inventor: Daniel Seth Meyers
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Patent number: 7328953Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a fully customizable bath chair that is configurable to provide a wide variety of positioning options of the head, trunk and leg support in a sitting or reclining position. The described embodiments can be custom fit to individuals dimensions, or be refit at any time to accommodate growth and/or size changes. Legs, calf support and back angles as well as chair height can be adjusted independently to maximize positioning options to accommodate the support and comfort of the user. The chair has the unique capability to be adjusted in six independent dimensions, each affecting a specific relational fit to the individual users anthropometrics and functional need.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Columbia Medical Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Gary Werschmidt
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Patent number: 7303228Abstract: A foldable bench having at least a pair of seat sections pivotally connected together. Pivotally mounted to the other side of each seat section is a leg assembly that is movable from a folded position to an extended position. When the bench assumes an unfolded position a strut extends from a point to a respective leg assembly and when the bench carries a load each strut is held in compression. An interconnecting member connects the two leg assemblies and is generally held in tension when the bench assumes an unfolded position and carries a load.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: John S. Thomas
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Patent number: 7121620Abstract: A foldable bath bench has a seat assembly and two leg assemblies. The seat assembly has a front, a rear, two opposite sides, two transverse crossbars and at least one seat. The transverse crossbars are mounted respectively at the front and rear, and each transverse crossbar has two opposite ends. The at least one seat is mounted on the transverse crossbars. The leg assemblies are mounted on the opposite sides of the seat assembly, and each leg assembly has two bracket assemblies, and two vertical supports and two legs. The vertical supports are attached respectively to the bracket assemblies and are able to pivot relative to the ends of the transverse crossbars. The legs are mounted respectively on the vertical supports. The foldable bath bench becomes more compact by folding the vertical supports of the leg assemblies relative to the seat assembly for carrying and storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Hui Zhou Andon Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: James Fang
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Patent number: 7101324Abstract: Portable exercise apparatus comprising a collapsible support bench having a pair of movably connected leg members at both ends thereof, the leg members being movable between a storage position wherein they are disposed adjacent to each other and an open support position wherein they are disposed at an angle to each other with their ends separated. Generally laterally extending and substantially parallel support rods are connected to and extend between the upper and lower portions of the leg members at both ends of the support bench. A seat member is movably connected to one of the adjacent upper support rods and is movable between a storage position wherein it is disposed adjacent and substantially parallel to the leg members when they are in the storage position, and a support position wherein it extends across the upper portions of the leg members when they are in the open position and is supported on the upper support rods.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Jose Matos
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Patent number: 7065805Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an infant in a bathtub includes a base, a fabric frame, a frame support, and a fabric cover. The base has a peripheral structure and an inner aperture. The fabric frame defines first and second planes forming a frame angle. The fabric frame is coupled to the base at the frame angle. The frame support is coupled to the base and to the fabric frame. The fabric cover is removably attached to the fabric frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Summerinfant, Inc.Inventor: Brian Sundberg
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Patent number: 7052084Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing shampoos in cooperation with a counter-top sink has a chair seat, with legs hingedly attached for movement between a first extended, seat supporting position and a second, folded position for portability; a seat back hingedly attached to the chair seat for movement between an erect position and a folded, portable position, a bowl assembly with a drain adapted for being located over the counter-top sink and at least two extensible support members attached to the bowl at the underside thereof, for movement between a first, bowl supporting position and a second, portable position.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Elnora Sheri Gillespie
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Patent number: 6969112Abstract: A collapsible chair assembly includes a base portion, a back portion, and a plurality of telescopic legs that are pivoted on the base portion. Foot members are provided and may be frictionally engaged to the underside surface of the base portion or on the bottom of the legs when desired to facilitate support on a surface such as sand.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Inventor: Milton Sherrill
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Patent number: 6899384Abstract: A foldable chair assembly includes a seat frame, a backrest pivoted to the seat frame, a rear leg pivoted to the backrest, and a front leg pivoted to the rear leg and the seat frame. When the chair assembly is folded, the seat frame, the backrest, and the front and rear legs lie substantially in the same plane in such a manner that the seat frame extends within the backrest, the backrest extends within the rear leg, and the rear leg extends within the front leg.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Taiwan Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
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Patent number: 6877804Abstract: A folding chair having a novel hinge and joint surface configuration that forms a substantially rigid structure approximating conventional non-folding chair designs. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a folding chair comprising a seat frame, a backrest frame hinged proximally to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the upper surface of the seat frame, and back legs hinged to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the lower surface of the seat frame. The chair, in one embodiment, further comprises front legs hinged to the seat frame and collapsible over the back legs. In an assembled state, the back legs and the backrest frame each abut against elements of the chair at joint surfaces, which limit the range of motion of the hinged members to thereby create a chair having a rigid support structure. In one embodiment, the seat frame, backrest frame, and back legs unfold into an interlocked configuration enhancing the stability of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Portfolio Productions, Inc.Inventor: Alexander Guy Chan
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Patent number: 6854797Abstract: A foldable bench having at least a pair of seat sections pivotally connected together. Pivotally mounted to the other side of each seat section is a leg assembly that is movable from a folded position to an extended position. When the bench assumes an unfolded position a strut extends from a point to a respective leg assembly and when the bench carries a load each strut is held in compression. An interconnecting member connects the two leg assemblies and is generally held in tension when the bench assumes an unfolded position and carries a load.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: John S. Thomas
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Patent number: 6820928Abstract: The invention is a foldable chair for use by hunters and outdoorsmen. The chair is equipped with folding leg elements positioned at opposite ends of a frame-mounted seating surface. The leg assemblies have different heights, allowing the chair to be positioned on uneven terrain. Additionally, the chair is provided with a relocatable backrest, which may be pivoted from one side of the seating surface to the other. A carrying strap is provided for facilitating carrying of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventor: Robert M. Ransom
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Patent number: 6773070Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device is provided. The apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of tines. In one embodiment, at least two of tines include a boom that swivels on one end of the tines. Also included are one or more removable panels that engage with the tines and will support a person. A support assembly is also provided, and is pivotally connectable to the tines. The support assembly includes at least a first tube. A plurality of arms, pivotally connected to the tines and to the support assembly, are included. Also included is a carriage device. The carriage device is slidably and rotationally positioned on the first tube of the support assembly. A plurality of legs, pivotally attached to the carriage device, are included.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Inventors: David H. Worledge, Karen T. Urbielewicz, Donald V. Urbielewicz, Jeffrey R. Lynch
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Publication number: 20040056518Abstract: A linkage mechanism is provided that includes four pivoting bars, having an open position in which the first bar (10) forms one side of a substantially triangular shape, the second and third bars (12, 14) are generally collinear to form the second side of the triangular shape, and the fourth bar (16) forms the third side of the triangular shape, and a closed position in which the first bar (10), second bar (12), third bar (14) and fourth bar (16) are substantially aligned. The fourth bar (16) is joined to the first bar (10) by a pivot (23) which may move along a path (29) with respect to the first bar (10). The path (29) may be provided by a cammed surface of the first bar (10) in which a pin (28) attached to the fourth bar (16) slidably abuts, and may more specifically be provided by a curved slot (29) in which the pin (28) slidably engages. The fifth bar (18) is pivotally attached to the first bar (10). Among other folding articles, the linkage may be usefully apply to chairs and tables.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Marion Mainstone
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Patent number: 6698828Abstract: A folding chair having a novel hinge and joint surface configuration that forms a substantially rigid structure approximating conventional non-folding chair designs. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a folding chair comprising a seat frame, a backrest frame hinged proximally to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the upper surface of the seat frame, and back legs hinged to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the lower surface of the seat frame. The chair, in one embodiment, further comprises front legs hinged to the seat frame and collapsible over the back legs. In an assembled state, the back legs and the backrest frame each abut against elements of the chair at joint surfaces, which limit the range of motion of the hinged members to thereby create a chair having a rigid support structure. In one embodiment, the seat frame, backrest frame, and back legs unfold into an interlocked configuration enhancing the stability of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Portfolio Productions, Inc.Inventor: Alexander Guy Chan
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Publication number: 20030011219Abstract: A folding collapsible deck chair includes a seat, a backrest and a footrest angle-adjustably hinged to front and rear sides of seat frame of the seat, and two stands hinged to the seat and adapted to support the seat on the floor, the stands each having a width smaller than the seat frame of the seat for enabling the stands to be received within the area of the seat frame of the seat when collapsed, and two couplings respectively pivoted to two ends of front and rear side of the seat frame of said seat, the couplings each having a lug that limits the turning angle of the stands relative to the seat frame of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Wang Lo Chun-Yueh
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Publication number: 20020070588Abstract: A foldable chair includes a support member formed by two intersecting frame members. A backrest member and a seat member are disposed on the frame members at a determined angle. A shaft passes through ends of the backrest member and the seat member that intersect, and also passes through the intersecting ends of the frame members. The distal end of the seat member has a closable connecting element fixedly provided thereon. The other end of the connecting element passes around the backrest member and the support member to be secured on the frame members. Furthermore, the distal end of the seat member that is not pivotally connected to the shaft and the frame member opposed thereto are provided with inter-engageable retaining elements. In use, the seat member, backrest member and the support member are erected and extended on the floor with a determined shape due to limited posed by the connecting element and the retaining elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Wen Yuan Chang
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Patent number: 5979976Abstract: A foldable support structure having at least three interconnected rigid annular rings. The first ring is formed for service as a base. A second ring is formed for service as a load bearing support above the base. A third ring is formed for service as a connector to connect the first and second rings and to support the second ring above the first ring. A first releasable load-bearing hinge is mounted to hingedly join adjacent portions of the first and third rings. A second releasable load bearing hinge is mounted to hingedly join adjacent portions of the second and third rings, wherein the hingedly joined adjacent portions of the first and third rings being oppositely disposed from the hingedly joined adjacent portions of the second and third rings.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Mark J. Ferencik
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Patent number: 5899525Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes a seat frame, a front leg frame, a backrest frame with two lateral rods mounted pivotally to the seat frame, and an armrest frame with two armrest bars disposed adjacent to opposite lateral sides of the seat frame. Each of the armrest bars has a front section which extends forwardly of the backrest frame, and a rear section which extends downwardly from the front section and which is mounted pivotally to a rear end portion of the seat frame posterior to the backrest frame. A locking unit includes a locking seat fixed to one of the armrest bars and formed with an engaging hole, and a locking member having a ring portion sleeved rotatably and slidably on an adjacent one of the lateral rods, and a radial outward latch projection which is provided with a downwardly extending insert section.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Shin Yen Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
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Patent number: 5845962Abstract: A foldable chair has a seat support, a seat plate disposed on the seat support, a first support pipe disposed beneath the seat support, a second support pipe disposed beneath the first support pipe, a first knuckle connected to a first end of the first support pipe, a second knuckle connected to a second end of the first support pipe, a third knuckle connected to a first end of the second support pipe, a fourth knuckle connected to a second end of the second support pipe, a first leg tube connected to the first knuckle, a second leg tube connected to the second knuckle, a third leg cube connected to the third knuckle, a fourth leg tube connected to the fourth knuckle, a first leg pad connected to the first leg tube, a second leg pad connected to the second leg tube, a third leg pad connected to the third leg tube, a fourth leg pad connected to the fourth leg tube, a fifth knuckle connected to the seat support, a sixth knuckle connected to the seat support, a first spindle connected to the fifth knuckle, a secType: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Forever Young Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 5509721Abstract: A foldable recliner frame for an infant includes a pair of spaced fixed seats, a horizontal beam securely mounted between the fixed seats, a substantially U-shaped seat supporting member having two distal ends thereof pivotally mounted to upper ends of the fixed seats, a substantially U-shaped backrest supporting member having two distal ends thereof pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the fixed seats, and a substantially U-shaped base frame member having two distal ends thereof pivotally mounted to lower ends of the fixed seats. The fixed seats further have two mutually faced ledges respectively formed thereon to provide a support for the seat supporting member when the recliner frame is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1994Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Inventor: Li-Chu C. Huang
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Patent number: 5503458Abstract: A portable infant chair includes upper and lower resilient wire frame members. The upper frame member is made up of a back and seat support portion and a lower leg support portion, and the lower frame member is made up of a ground-engaging portion with opposite sides terminating in upwardly and rearwardly inclined portions. Rotational connectors secure upper extremities of the inclined portions to the upper frame member such that the sides of the lower frame member are selectively movable between erect and collapsed orientations. The sides of the lower frame member fold inwardly in crossed overlying relation to one another against the upper frame member in the collapsed orientation. A cross member includes one end pivotally connected to a rearward end of a first of the sides and an opposite end provided with a clip for detachable engagement with either a latch bracket on a rearward end of a second of the sides in an erect orientation or alternatively with the first side in a collapsed orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1993Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Item New Product Development, Inc.Inventor: Aidan J. Petrie
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Patent number: 5460430Abstract: A seat for an infant includes a base frame portion which includes a pair of upwardly and rearwardly extending inclined members, a pair of connecting assemblies, a collapsible back frame portion, a leg frame portion, and a cover on the back and leg frame portions. The connecting assemblies are operative for connecting the back and leg frame portions to the inclined members so that the back frame portion normally extends upwardly and rearwardly therefrom, and so that the leg frame portion normally extends forwardly therefrom, but so that the leg and back frame portions are optionally pivotable rearwardly and downwardly to a collapsed position of the seat without requiring disassembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Miga, Jr., Khipra Nichols
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Patent number: 5435620Abstract: A chair includes a seat frame and a base frame each having a pair of rods coupled to a support frame by four couplers. Each of the couplers has a groove for engaging with the rods of the seat frame and the base frame. The seat frame and the base frame can be supported in parallel with each other when the rods are engaged in the grooves of the couplers. The seat frame and the base frame can be rotated to contact with the support frame when the rods are disengaged from the grooves of the couplers, so as to form a compact configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1994Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Inventor: Kuen-Pao Cheng
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Patent number: 5429413Abstract: A folding lounger with a frame having parallel longitudinal elements each of which is provided with two hinges defining a central portion forming the seat to which are hinged folding legs. The frame also has an upper portion and a lower portion each of which includes a fabric stretched between the two longitudinal elements, as well as at least two supporting crossbars arranged one at each end of the frame. The folding legs are mounted at each end of the seat on joints fastened to the respective hinges the joints being provided so that the folded legs can be juxtaposed in pairs. Support bars are provided with a joint so they can lie alongside the longitudinal elements to allow them to be brought together on folding, whereby the fabric becomes slack and lies outside the structure to avoid being damaged when the lounger is fully folded. The lounger further comprises locking devices for locking and stabilizing the chair when it is fully unfolded and ready for use.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1993Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Inventors: Lionel Levy, Kevin S. Steiner
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Patent number: 5269591Abstract: A seat for an infant includes a base frame portion which includes a pair of upwardly and rearwardly extending inclined members, a pair of connecting assemblies, a collapsible back frame portion, a leg frame portion, and a cover on the back and leg frame portions. The connecting assemblies are operative for connecting the back and leg frame portions to the inclined members so that the back frame portion normally extends upwardly and rearwardly therefrom, and so that the leg frame portion normally extends forwardly therefrom, but so that the leg and back frame portions are optionally pivotable rearwardly and downwardly to a collapsed position of the seat without requiring disassembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1992Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Playskool Baby, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Miga, Jr., Khipra Nichols
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Patent number: 4632386Abstract: A portable cycle-type exercising device capable of being quickly and easily erected for use and readily and compactly folded for convenient storage in a relatively small area during periods of nonuse. The cycle upright members and support legs are adaptable for folding or collapsing inwardly while the handlebar is adaptable for rotation about the cycle housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1985Date of Patent: December 30, 1986Assignee: Allegheny International Exercise Co.Inventor: Charles R. Beech
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Patent number: 4595232Abstract: A portable chair that includes seat support members that can be folded together, a pair of X-configured leg sections pivotally connected to the seat support members, the pivotal connections permitting change of the leg sections from a person support function to a folded up condition wherein the leg members move through an angle of 270.degree. so as to lie in adjacent parallel planes with each other and with the folded together seat support members.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1984Date of Patent: June 17, 1986Assignee: Holt E. GlennInventors: Holt E. Glenn, Clarence F. Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 4527829Abstract: The present wheel chair, especially for invalids, is foldable in a vertical irection rather than horizontally to transform the chair into a very compact package. For this purpose all foldable components of the chair are equipped with journals having journal axes extending perpendicularly to a vertical central plane of symmetry of the chair. Further, the seat is vertically liftable and also horizontally guided on guide tracks (18) extending in parallel to the plane of symmetry of the chair. The guide tracks (18) are movable back and forth on guide rail sections (17) which are pivoted to the top of the support structure (4) of the chair. Hydraulic piston cylinder drives are connected to all chair components which are movable under a loaded condition with a person sitting in the chair. The chair seat is also divided so that the chair may be moved directly over a toilet seat, for example.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1982Date of Patent: July 9, 1985Assignee: Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter HaftungInventors: Udo Fanslau, Norbert Grosche