Abstract: A chair preferably configured for conversion between a preferred storage configuration and at least one preferred use configuration. When in one of the use configurations, the chair may have a recliner mechanism which allows the angle of the back support assembly relative to the seat frame to be progressively changed such that the back support assembly may be positioned at a reclined angular position. When in the preferred storage configuration, the back support assembly may be positioned at least partially within the seat frame to decrease the area of the footprint of the chair to facilitate storage of the chair.

Abstract: Foldable chair assemblies are provided. More particularly, foldable chair assemblies are provided with independently adjustable legs. The foldable chair assemblies with independently adjustable legs may be stably placed on uneven surfaces (e.g., sloped ground, uneven ground, hill sides, sloped floors, etc.). The foldable chair assemblies may include a chair that is swivelable and/or pivotable with respect to a base. The chairs may include a chair back that is pivotable with respect to a chair seat.

Abstract: A multifunctional grandstand chair includes a chair frame, a cushion movably arranged on the chair frame, and backrest cloth. The chair frame includes a base frame, a backrest tube and two foot supports, which are respectively pivoted to two sides of the base frame and capable of being inwards folded onto the base frame or outwards unfolded to support the base frame. The multifunctional grandstand chair further includes fixed connecting pieces connected between the base frame and the foot supports to limit the maximum unfolding angle of the foot supports. When the multifunctional grandstand chair needs to be transformed into a grandstand chair structure, the foot supports are folded onto the base frame. When the multifunctional grandstand chair needs to be transformed into a common chair, the foot supports are unfolded to be supported on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure includes a back plate for positioning behind the patient's back posterior to the patient's heart and a front part for positioning around the patient's chest anterior to the patient's heart. Further, the front part can include two legs, each leg having a first end pivotably connected to at least one hinge and a second end removably attachable to the back plate. The front part can further be devised for including a compression/decompression unit arranged to automatically compress or decompress the patient's chest when the front part is attached to the back plate.

Abstract: A locking mechanism (10) for a hinge (4) is disclosed. A latch member (11) engages with a lip (12). A positive drive means (20, 23, 24, 41) enables the latch member to be driven into and out of engagement with the lip. The driven engagement when the hinge is used in relation to columns (1, 101) prevents small movements at the hinge being magnified into large movements at the end of the column members. The driven dis-engagement enables the hinge to be opened notwithstanding mechanical loads, corrosion, insect nests and similar obstacles. The drive means preferably takes two forms, namely threaded fasteners (20, 23, 24) and a spring loaded rotatable actuator (41) with ramped surfaces (48, 49) which male with ramped surfaces (61, 62) on the latch member (11).

Abstract: A portable chair provides multiple comfortable sitting positions for various outdoor uses. In one position, a spear fisher may comfortably and safely lean over a hole while having support for the back, neck and arms.

Abstract: A portable, foldable chair that configures to a straight-back chair, a bed, and a recliner, while also providing standard seat height.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A compact portable chair with attachable combination padded seat and backrest. The chair further includes a backrest framework hingeably joined with the seat framework. A back support framework is rotatable between an upwardly extended position for establishing a backrest and a laid-over position to parallel with the seat framework. Back and front leg support frameworks are hingeably joined to the underside of the seat framework and are rotatable inward and upward to parallel positions with the seat framework. The four legs are individually adjustable by means of a sliding sleeve and button locking system. The compact portable chair is further mountable onto a person's back by means of a detachable pair of shoulder straps connected to the backrest and seat frameworks. The chair further has cup holders included with a pair of armrests that are detachable. A further embodiment includes an attachable backpack.

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: 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.

Abstract: A stackable folding chair has a seat and a back pivotably attached to the rear edge of the seat. Front legs are pivotably attached at right and left edges of the seat. Rear legs are pivotably attached to the bottom of the seat. Armrests are pivotably attached to the seat back and adjustably attached to the front legs. The rear legs are pivotable relative from an extended position a folded position in which the rear legs are substantially parallel to and beneath the seat. Adjustable attachment of the armrests to the front legs allows the angle of the seat back to be adjusted as well as enabling the front legs and seat back to fold substantially parallel to the seat. The stackable folding chair preferably injected molded from plastic.

Abstract: 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.

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 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.

Abstract: A collapsible chair. The chair includes a chair frame having two spaced leg structures and a top ring mounted to and supported on the leg structures. Each leg structure includes a top bar and front and rear side bars depending from the top bar to form a substantially U-shape. The top ring is fixed to the top bars. The front and rear side bars are rotatable with respect to the top bar for collapsing the chair frame. Front and rear ground members are respectively connected between the front side bars and the rear side bars. The ground members have a U-shaped configuration having a bottom section positionable on a fixture and first and second side sections extending from opposite ends of the bottom section. The first side section is rotatably fit over a lower end of a first one of the front side bars or the rear side bars of the leg structures and the second side section is removably fit over a second one of the front side bars or the rear side bar of the leg structures.

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 piece of furniture includes a body portion, a plurality of leg members, a plurality of sleeve members, and a plurality of spring members. The body portion has a bottom side, and a plurality of projections projecting downwardly from the bottom side. Each of the leg members has an upper end connected pivotally to a distal end of a corresponding one of the projections to form a pivot joint. Each of the sleeve members is sleeved movably on the pivot joint that includes the distal end of a corresponding one of the projections and the upper end of a corresponding one of the leg members. Each of the spring members is mounted on a corresponding one of the leg members for biasing and retaining a corresponding one of the sleeve members around the pivot joint that includes the distal end of the corresponding one of the projections and the upper end of the corresponding one of the leg members, thereby preventing the leg members from turning relative to the projections.

Abstract: A combination sports bag and chair assembly including a seat portion comprised of a frame. The frame includes a plurality of seat straps extending thereover. The seat portion is contained within a bag portion. The bag portion includes a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge has a zippered opening. A seat back portion is foldably coupled with respect to the seat portion. The seat back portion is comprised of a frame. The frame includes a plurality of straps extending thereover. The frame of the seat back portion is foldably coupled with the frame of the seat portion. The seat back portion is contained within a bag portion. The bag portion has a top edge and a bottom edge. The top edge has a zippered opening.

Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes a linking unit for connecting foldably a leg member to a seat member of the chair frame. The linking unit includes a first linking plate with an upper end pivoted to the seat member, a second linking plate with a lower end pivoted to the leg member, a resilient locking plate with an upper end pivoted to the seat member, and a locking pin extending through an elongated hole in the locking plate. The locking pin interconnects foldably adjacent ends of the first and second linking plates, and has a narrower pin section slidable along the elongated hole during pivoting movement of the first and second linking plates relative to each other. The locking pin further has a wider pin section which engages an enlarged hole end of the elongated hole when the first and second linking plates are unfolded from each other for locking the first and second linking plate at an unfolded state.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat frame, a pair of rear joint unit, a backrest frame, a pair of rear legs, a pair of front joint units, and a pair of front legs. The seat frame has a top side, a bottom side, front and rear ends, and two lateral sides which interconnect the front and rear ends. Each of the rear joint units has a first pivot member disposed above the seat to extend along a direction transverse to the lateral sides of the seat frame, and a second pivot member disposed below the seat frame to extend parallel to the first pivot member. The backrest frame is connected pivotally to the rear joint units via the first pivot members so as to be foldable over the top side of the seat frame. Each of the rear legs is connected pivotally to one of the rear joint units via the second pivot member so as to be foldable over the bottom side of the seat frame. Each of the front joint units has a third pivot member parallel to the second pivot member.

Abstract: 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 sec

Abstract: A collapsible booster seat has a seat member, a back member connected to the seat member, two side members connected to the seat member, and a tray. A backrest portion of the back member is movable from a normal use position which is perpendicular to the seat member to a collapsed position which is parallel to the seat member. The seat member has two rear extensions which are laterally spaced from each other, and the back member has an auxiliary panel which provides a seating area between the rear extensions when the booster seat is in its normal use configuration. The back is supported on the seat for pivotal movement about a transverse pivot axis which extends through the rear extensions and through a forward portion of the auxiliary panel of the back member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable lounge chair. In its broadest context, the device includes a main panel, a back panel and a canopy panel all pivotally interrelated. The main panel further includes two depending side carrying panels for use in carrying suntan lotion, sodas or other accessories. Furthermore the canopy panel includes two depending sunshades. The details as to the various components of the device, and the manner in which they interrelate will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A folding swivel chair comprised of an upper section having a seat portion. A swivel mechanism is secured to the seat portion of the upper section. The device includes a lower section having a pair of folding leg sections foldably secured together by two cross bars. The two cross bars are secured to the swivel mechanism. The swivel mechanism allows the upper section to swivel in relationship to the lower section.

Abstract: An individual temporary shelter apparatus is an apparatus which can act as a bed, lounge or chair with a complete enclosure including windows for cross ventilation, capable of withstanding wind and precipitation. The apparatus seals against insects and noxious fumes. The apparatus is portable in that it is entirely collapsible to a frame like that of a backpack and includes pockets and shoulder straps and a belt for supporting the frame on the back of the user much like a conventional backpack.

Abstract: A chair with a fabric sling backrest and seat which suspend under tension when the chair is expanded from stretcher and support tubes. The chair collapses by unlocking studs--mounted on the chair's stretcher tubes--from receiver slots, and rotating the stretcher tubes ninety degrees into one plane. The back support tubes also pivot down into the same plane. The chair then easily folds into a compact carrying size. The chair fits into a carrying bag, or alternatively, carrying straps are sewn directly onto the fabric backrest.

Abstract: A folding bench has a first surface and first surface support girders. First and second support members are selectively positionable in an extended position, generally perpendicular to the first surface, and in retracted position, generally parallel and adjacent to the first surface. A second surface is selectively positionable in an extended position and in a retracted position. The second surface is connected to the first surface with a first mechanism and connected to the first support member with a second mechanism. A third mechanism is arranged to stabilize the support members in the first extended position and allows the support members to assume the second retracted position. A fourth mechanism secures the first and second support members in the second retracted position.

Abstract: A lounger which comprises a frame and a cover. The frame includes a seat section, a back rest section, and a foot rest section. The seat section is supported by two legs. Positioning gears are provided which permit the legs as well as the back rest and the foot rest section to be folded. Each of the legs are engagable in a locking position and the back rest and the foot rest section are engagable in a plurality of locking positions. The legs may be telescopic to permit the elevation of the lounger to be varied. Laterally disposed cross members improve the structural integrity of the telescopic legs. The cover is stretchable about the frame and may be removable. The cover is fabricated of a mixture of nylon yarn and spandex fibers, providing a breathable and moisture absorbent cover which is cool and comfortable to the user. A supplemental support may be provided to ensure that the lounger is capable of sustaining a large robust person.

Abstract: A chair which is usable as an ordinary seat, as a stadium seat, or as a beach seat comprises a generally quadralateral seat element having rigid side membes. A back support is pivotally secured to a rear end of the seat element to permit the back element to be moved from a collapsed position overlying the top of the seat to a support position extending upwardly in an inclined direction relative to the seat. A pair of arm elements are pivotally secured to the side frames of the seat and are pivotally movable between a position overlying the top of the seat and an upstanding position wherein the arm rests are disposed vertically above each side of the seat. Leg frames are provided having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration with the bight portion of the U-shape pivotally secured respectively to the side frames of the seat. The leg frames are pivotally movable from a position underlying the bottom portion of the seat to a position depending generally vertically downwardly from the seat.

Abstract: A folding chair construction comprising a plurality of substantially U-shaped portions, each having a pair of parallel side sections connected by a right angle corner member to a medial section, providing back and seat portions and front and rear legs hingedly connected for movement between a folded position, wherein all of the U-shaped portions are superposed with one another, and an erected position, wherein the U-shaped portions are relatively angularly disposed. The side sections of the back and seat portions and the medial sections of all portions are formed of tubular members connected for relative, telescoping movement between extended and retracted positions when the chair is in the unfolded and folded positions, respectively. A flexible fabric support portion is permanently secured to the back and seat portions by outwardly extending portions of the fabric which are looped around the side and medial sections and stitched to themselves.

Abstract: A folding bench/table combination including two spaced apart leg assemblies, each including a horizontal, forwardly extending seat support member, a seat leg pivoted to the rear end of the seat support member, a table leg pivoted midway along its length to the front end of the seat support member, a table support member pivoted to the top of the table leg, and an adjuster pivoted to the table support member and extending to the pivot point of the seat support member and the table leg, and being operable to be secured in a plurality of positions to orient the table top as a table, or as the back of a bench, or in conjunction with the entire assembly being operable to be folded flat for compact stacking and storage.

Abstract: A pocket chair has two sections which are pivoted by a pivot axle to each other and which can be swung open to an aligned condition to define a seating surface. Legs are extended from the sections to support the seating surface above the ground. Each chair section has a portion which carries the pivot axle. The remaining portions of each section are movable in an extending manner relative to the axle-carrying portions, whereby the seating area can be enlarged. The legs can comprise a plurality of U-shaped pieces which fold into one another. Further, the legs of one section can be inserted into the legs of the other section when the chair is folded up.

Abstract: A hinge, particularly for an article for lying, sitting, and the like, has a hinge part supporting a rest member and turnable between and arrestable in a plurality of positions, a power element turning the hinge part in closing direction, an arresting element for arresting the hinge part, and a turnable intermediate element cooperating with the hinge part and arranged so that it supports the hinge part in its turning direction or is coupled with the hinge part in one turning region between a substantially horizontal and a substantially vertical position of the rest member, and the hinge part is separately turnable in a remaining turning region.

Abstract: A folding swivel chair comprised of an upper section having a seat portion. A swivel mechanism is secured to the seat portion of the upper section. The device includes a lower section having a pair of folding leg sections foldably secured together by two cross bars. The two cross bars are secured to the swivel mechanism. The swivel mechanism allows the upper sections to swivel in relationship to the lower section.