Abstract: Equipment for raising of a lying person. The equipment comprises: a seat (1), a backrest (2), which from a first position can be passed to a second position behind the back of the person, and a chassis (3) with an upper end to which the seat is connected and a lowermost end adapted to rest on a surface such as a floor. The equipment is to be placed on the surface positioned to the person such that the seat is placed under the behind of the person and from this first position the equipment with the person can be passed to a second position in which the chassis with its lower end rests on the surface such that the seat and backrest is raised relative to the surface e.g. to take a chair-like posture or a catapult position i.e. an upright position in which the person will be assisted to a standing position.

Abstract: A chair that is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded configuration includes a first leg having a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends. A second leg has a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends of the second leg. The intermediate portion of the second leg is pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the first leg. A support member has a first end pivotally connected to the first leg and an opposite second end. A seat frame has a first part pivotally connected to the second end of the support member and a second part pivotally connected to the second end of the second leg. The second end of the support member is adjacent the first end of both the first and second legs in the folded configuration.

Abstract: A foldable chair that is convertible to either a seat or a table that includes a laterally extending wedge shaped frame, a backrest, a leg, and a seat. The chair includes two chambers for respectively receiving the backrest and the leg. The backrest and the leg are pivotally connected to the seat. The chair includes a locking structure for securing the backrest and leg in either of a retracted or extended state. In the retracted state, the backrest and leg are flush with the frame.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A folding chair with safety latch device. The device includes an anchor unit which has two ends pivotally engaged with a rear leg and a backrest bracket, and a slide unit coupled with the rear leg. The anchor unit and the slide unit have respectively a latch finger and a latch opening corresponding to with each other to form a latched relationship. The slide unit further has a release opening to allow users to undo the latched relationship only through a tool such that a child sitting on the chair may be prevented from falling down resulting from abrupt folding of the chair caused by incidental release of the latched relationship.

Abstract: A portable chair has a front and rear seat support frames hingably joined for rotating the seat support frames between a first folded mutually aligned position for carrying the combination, and a second unfolded, spread apart position for sitting. The chair further includes a chair seat joining the pair of seat support frames and providing an upwardly facing surface when the seat support frames are in the second spread apart position. A back support frame is hingably joined to one of the pair of seat support frames and rotatable between an upwardly extending position for establishing a back rest, and a laid-over position wherein the back support frame abuts the chair seat. Attached to the back support frame is a backpack removably joined to the back support frame.

Abstract: A folding chair includes collapsible rungs permitting folding in two directions. Stability is further enhanced by the upholstery which further forces the top rung of the chair downward making the chair rigid in the open position. Side rails and back supports slide freely along the chair's rear legs creating a folding mechanism that folds the seat upwards while also pulling the rear leg upwards in the same direction resulting in greater stability without increasing the height of the folded package.

Abstract: A folding chair includes collapsible rungs in a backrest and seat permitting folding in two directions. Stability is further enhanced by the upholstery which further forces the top rung of the chair downward and the center rung rearward, making the chair rigid in the open position. Siderails and back supports slide freely along the chair's rear legs creating a folding mechanism that folds the seat upwards while also pulling the rear leg upwards in the same direction resulting in greater stability without increasing the height of the folded package.

Abstract: Multi-function support apparatus includes a support frame and a backpack carrier frame pivotally connected to the support frame. The apparatus is convertible to alternatively form a chair, a table-like support for a backpack or for use on the back of a backpacking individual.

Abstract: In a combined backpack and folding chair, the chair has a camp stool base frame. A pivoting backrest is held in upright position on the stool frame by in-turned, truncated ends at the bottom of a backrest frame, which strike the camp stool frame. Alternatively, the backrest frame has a continuous bar at its bottom, which strikes the camp stool frame. The backpack is offset from the chair by clearance established in the dimension of a bridge between the backpack and chair. The in-turned ends clear the backpack by a lateral distance, by-passing the sides of the backpack. The continuous bar clears the backpack by a longitudinal distance, by-passing the rear face of the backpack.

Abstract: A portable seat includes a storage compartment located beneath a seat cover of the seat. The seat cover of the seat normally extends between the legs of the seat to provide a seat surface. The seat cover, however, can be moved from this position to expose an access opening into the storage compartment. A user of the seat thus can access the storage compartment from the top side of the seat, easing access to the storage compartment.

Abstract: A folding chair having a first, seat frame and a second, backrest frame, the frames articulated to supporting leg frames and lateral armrests. A cup member is secured to the rear ends of the seat frame, and the backrest frame is hinged to the cup member. A toggle element is pivoted to the cup member and to a rear leg of the chair, the toggle element being provided with a rest portion which comes to rest against the rear leg. A retainer in the form of a detent and a recess are provided on the cup member and on the toggle element, respectively, to prevent the rotation of the toggle element with respect to the cup member when the chair is open.

Abstract: A folding chair comprises a pair of U-shaped tubular legs pivoted to each other at middle points of arm portions thereof, a pair of seat supporting members each having end portions connected to corresponding upper end portions of the respective one of said legs, a collapsible seat stretched between said seat supporting members, arm supporting members provided above said seat supporting members, a pair of arms mounted on the respective arm supporting members, a pair of backrest supporting members each mounted over the respective one of said legs so as to be foldable on said seat supporting members, a collapsible backrest stretched between said backrest supporting members, cylindrical connectors inserted into those end portions of said seat supporting members and those upper end portions of said legs which are adjacent to said backrest supporting members for connecting said seat supporting members to said legs, and a pair of backrest inclination adjusting mechanisms provided between said adjacent end portions o

Abstract: A fishing chair comprising a pair of inverted U-shaped, two-legged folding leg sections wherein one leg of each section is pivotally secured to one leg of the other section. A collapsible seat member is carried by the upper ends of the leg sections. The connected legs are in substantially parallel adjacent relationship with each other when in a folded position and are angularly positioned relative to each other and to a supporting surface when opened. A rigid tackle box including a bottom section and a lid hingedly secured thereto is detachably secured between the legs of one of the leg sections. A pair of pins removably extend through the legs of the said one leg section and are received by openings formed in opposite ends of the lid. Each of the pins comprises an elongated shank portion which extends through the leg and into the lid.

Abstract: A folding chair of the type having generally rectangular, open, inner and outer frames pivotally connected together and nestable one within the other, a seat panel pivotally secured to one of the frames, and a seat back in the form of a generally rectangular open frame which is pivotally secured to one of the inner or outer frames and nestable therewith so that the chair may be folded into a very compact unit of minimum dimensions. In order to provide comfort to the user and additional rigidity to the structure, there is provided a rigid seat back panel pivotally secured along one edge to the seat panel and having its opposite edge removably received in a slot in the upper portion of the seat back frame. When the seat back is pulled forwardly from its fully extended, upright position, the back panel will be pulled out of the slot so that the seat back frame may be passed over the seat panel and folded together with the seat panel and the inner and outer frames.