Abstract: A chair is provided that is configurable to provide a substantially horizontal seating surface when the chair is disposed on an angled ground surface. The chair comprises a back frame having a pair of telescoping back legs including an upper back leg tube and a lower back leg tube slidingly disposed within the upper back leg tube. The chair additionally includes a pair of locking mechanisms comprising a locking key that includes a locking aperture through which the respective lower back leg tube extends. Each locking mechanism is structured and operable to selectively position the respective locking key in an engaged position that binds the lower back leg tube such that the lower back leg tube cannot slide into the upper back leg tube, and a disengaged position that allows the lower back leg tube to freely slide within the upper back leg tube.

Abstract: A chair is provided that is configurable to provide a substantially horizontal seating surface when the chair is disposed on an angled ground surface. The chair comprises a back frame having a pair of telescoping back legs including an upper back leg tube and a lower back leg tube slidingly disposed within the upper back leg tube. The chair additionally includes a pair of locking mechanisms comprising a locking key that includes a locking aperture through which the respective lower back leg tube extends. Each locking mechanism is structured and operable to selectively position the respective locking key in an engaged position that binds the lower back leg tube such that the lower back leg tube cannot slide into the upper back leg tube, and a disengaged position that allows the lower back leg tube to freely slide within the upper back leg tube.

Abstract: A folding chair includes a frame, a seat bottom coupled to the frame, and legs for supporting the seat bottom in a horizontal position relative to the frame. The frame is formed to include a seat back.

Abstract: A folding chair includes a frame, a seat bottom coupled to the frame, and legs for supporting the seat bottom in a horizontal position relative to the frame. The frame is formed to include a seat back.

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 folding chair is disclosed that meets and/or exceeds, for example, ANSI/BIFMA standards. The folding chair may be made from a material that includes, metal, wood, plastic, or the like. Independent of the particular material used in the folding chair, the disclosed folding chair includes a configuration that satisfies, or surpasses, for example, ANSI/BIFMA leg strength testing, among other tests.

Abstract: A chair. The chair folds by a plurality of hinges between an expanded position and a collapsed position to seat a person substantially horizontal while the chair is positioned on an angled surface. The chair comprises a back assembly, a seat assembly, a leg assembly, a seat, an arm assembly. The chair further comprises at least one anchor that is configured to penetrate the angled surface in order to stabilize the chair on the angled surface.

Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.

Abstract: A folding chair is disclosed. The chair includes a plurality of legs, including front and back legs, a seat, and a folding unit. The folding unit is attached to the legs and the seat, and it is configured to fold the legs using a force applied to at least one of the legs. The front legs nest beside the back legs.

Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.

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 collapsible chair includes a collapsible seat having a front portion and an opposing rear portion and a collapsible back. The collapsible back includes a first back support member and a second back support member. Each of the first back support member and the second back support member includes an arcuate portion extending toward the front portion of the collapsible seat. A back membrane is coupled to the back support members and spans a distance between the back support members.

Abstract: A foldable high chair in accordance with the present disclosure includes a juvenile seat and a seat foundation. The juvenile seat is mounted for movement on the seat foundation during folding and unfolding of the foldable high chair.

Abstract: A folding table and chair each have an unobtrusive folding mechanism that cannot be easily seen when unfolded for use. Because the folding mechanism is not readily seen, folding tables and chairs of a number of well-known and popular styles can be provided that are suitable for use as everyday home furniture. Folding furniture may be particularly desirable for apartment and condominium dwellers who have limited living space and need to occasionally store bulky furniture to fully use such space. The folding furniture of the invention is also easier to move than traditional furniture, including the hinge of the table, which can also serve as a carrying handle.

Abstract: A folding chair includes a back frame including at least one rear leg, a seat frame pivotally connected to the back frame, at least one front leg pivotally connected to the seat frame, a link connected to the at least one front leg and the at least one rear leg to pull the front leg toward the back frame when the folding chair is folded, and a seat panel pivotally connected to the seat frame and configured to be separated from the seat frame when the folding chair is folded.

Abstract: A foldable recreational chair includes a leg assembly and a seat. The leg assembly includes two front legs, two rear legs, an upper board, a lower board, the same number of pivots as the number of the front and rear legs, and the same number of locking members as the number of the front and rear legs. The seat is made of flexible material and is arranged at four corners thereof with four assembling pockets for receiving an upright end of the respective front and rear legs. The locking members serve to fix the upper board and the lower board to a transverse end of the respective front and rear legs, and the upright end of the respective front and rear legs is inserted in the assembling pockets of the seat.

Abstract: A chair. The chair folds by a plurality of hinges between an expanded position and a collapsed position to seat a person substantially horizontal while the chair is positioned on an angled surface. The chair comprises a back assembly, a seat assembly, a leg assembly, a seat, an arm assembly, and a foot assembly. The chair further comprises at least one anchor that is configured to penetrate the angled surface in order to stabilize the chair on the angled surface.

Abstract: A backpack and chair apparatus with the ability to convert between a balanced backpack and a structurally rigid chair of normal household size. The conversion requires only nominal assembly and effort, does not disrupt the pack load or its accessibility, and requires no tools or separate parts. This advantageously increases the simplicity of pack stowage and the availability of a chair upon demand by those who would otherwise tote a separate chair within or upon a backpack.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a chair frame and a seat frame. The chair frame includes two spaced apart front legs, two spaced apart rear legs pivotally connected to the two front legs respectively, and a supporting member transversely extended between the two rear legs and having a bottom inclined engaging side. The chair frame is adapted to pivotally fold between an unfolded position and a folded position. The seat frame includes two seat arms pivotally connected to the front legs respectively, a seat platform provided between the two seat arms, and a retention arm which is transversely extended between two seat arms and has a corresponding upper inclined retention side.

Abstract: A collapsible chair includes a frame composed of four pairs of cross legs located on four sides of the chair, namely, front, back and side cross legs. The cross legs are connected at their upper and lower ends with connector blocks and feet, respectively and collapsible in a scissors-like manner. A pair of vertical back legs are located at opposite sides of the back cross legs. A pair of arm rests have front ends pivotably connected to the side cross legs and rear ends pivotably and slidably supported by an arm rest support assembly. In one embodiment, the arm rest support assembly includes a pair of vertical support rods connected to the vertical back legs, and a pair of sleeves pivotably connected to the support rods and adapted to slidably receive the arm rests.

Abstract: A folding chair with a front chair leg pivotally connected to a rear chair leg at a pivot point. The front leg has an elongated slide with a slide washer. A slide magazine having a U-shaped cross-section is movably disposed in the slide of the front chair leg. A bottom end of the slide magazine includes a fitting hole to receive a rear pivot shaft of the seat. The rear chair leg is pivotally connected to the front chair leg at the pivot point. The pivoting sections of the seat and front and rear chair legs are all hidden, with only the pivot point exposed. The chair is light and easy to operate.

Abstract: In a reclining lounger, patio chair or cot which folds to a collapsed condition, a cooler/utility bag and cup holder is fastened to the fabric seat liner at a first location so as not to become lost in use, and is detachably secured at a second location to be released therefrom in folding the cooler/utility bag and cup holder into an empty slot provided in the lounger, patio chair or cot when being collapsed, in facilitating the transport of the cooler/utility bag and cup holder along with such casual seating when being stored.

Abstract: An improved folding chair includes two side frames each having a front leg, a rear leg, and a linkage bar bridging the front leg and the rear leg, and a first loading bracket and a second loading bracket. The linkage bars are coupled respectively with a tubular rod which is turnable on the linkage bar. The tubular rods respectively attach to a first and a second toggle bar which are pivotally engaged on a toggle joint. The first and the second loading bracket have respectively a first side bar and a second side bar which are pivotally engaged with the first and the second toggle bar in a cross and staggered manner. The first and the second side bar have respectively one end engaged with each other on another toggle joint, and connect respectively to a first loading bar and a second loading bar to form a seating zone.

Abstract: A collapsible rocking chair (1), which collapses to a compact bundle, including a chair part (2) having a number of support frame members (F1-10) which are pivotally connected to connecting members (6), and a rocking part (4) including a pair of rocker members (38) and shoe members (26) which are fixed to the rocker members (38). The shoe members (26) are detachably connected to the connecting members (6) to form locking assemblies (50). The shoe member (26) include a housing (72), a receptacle (36) which receives the connecting member (6), and a retaining element (64) including at least one rotary element (66) which is rotatably mounted to the shoe member housing (72). The rotary element (66) rotates to engage a retaining slot (60) of the connecting member (6), thereby locking it in place. A second embodiment includes an alternate locking assembly (86). The shoe members (26) each include a housing (72), and a retaining element (64) including a retaining tab (98) and flanges (94), which surround a slot (96).

Abstract: A patio chair incorporating a frame having pairs of crossed front, rear and side legs, and with front and rear connectors for stabilizing the chair when opened and for collapsing the chair to a compact package when closed, and with compressible pins at the rear connectors to be captured by snap action in forming a positive locking securement against accidental closing and against closing by small children.

Abstract: A folding collapsible rod member connecting structure includes a first tubular rod member, a second tubular rod member, a barrel fixedly mounted on the first tubular rod member, the barrel having a locating block protruded from the periphery thereof, a coupling block fixedly fastened to one end of the second tubular rod member, the coupling block having a protruding rod pivoted to the locating block, a locating sleeve coupled to the first tubular rod member by a slip joint and moved between a first position where the locating sleeve has a part sleeved onto the first tubular rod member and a part sleeved onto the locating block to stop the first tubular rod member from turning relative to the second tubular rod member and a second position where the locating sleeve is disengaged from the locating block for enabling the first tubular rod member to be turned relative to the second tubular rod member, and an elastic band connected between the coupling block and a pin at the locating sleeve and adapted to pull the

Abstract: A folding indoor/outdoor chair that folds in multiple directions includes a seat and backrest assembly supported by a collapsible or foldable chair support assembly. The seat portion of the seat and backrest assembly includes pivot hinges that allow the seat portion to fold in a first direction. The seat and backrest members are comprised of a flexible material or fabric that easily folds in multiple directions when the chair support assembly and seat member are folded along their pivot axes. The resulting chair folds in a compact space while providing increased support and stability to the user.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped seat frame defines a crossmember and side portions terminating in a pair of ends. A seatback frame provides a second generally U-shaped member having a second crossmember and side portions which terminate in a pair of acutely angled support members. The ends of the seat frame are pivotally secured to the support members of the seatback frame. A fabric seat web is secured to the side portions of the seat frame while a backpack is secured to the seatback frame. The seat frame is pivotable with respect to the seatback frame between an open position forming a chair and a closed position in which the seatback frame and seat frame are locked together on the rear portions of the backpack.

Abstract: An improved folding chair is provided, which comprises two uprights (2) each having an intermediate section (10), two struts (6) articulated on the uprights (2) and each having two ends (15a, 15b) defining a lower length than that of the uprights (2) and similar to that of the intermediate section (10), and a seat (9) articulated on the struts (6) and the uprights (2) and movable therewith between a use position, in which the uprights (2) and struts (6) are transverse to each other and define four supports resting on the ground, and a compacted position in which each strut (6) is disposed alongside an intermediate section (10) of an upright (2), each upright (2) being provided with shaped portions (14a, 14b) jutting out from opposite sides of the intermediate section (10) and forming stop abutments for the ends (15a, 15b) of a strut (6) of an adjacent folding chair.

Abstract: A folding chair with increased stability having side legs comprising rear portions pivotably connected to lower portions of the rear legs and extending at an acute angle from the rear legs toward the curved portions, and forward portions extending at an acute angle from the curved portions. The seat rotates about a seat rod, and the side legs pivot about the rear legs at a point near the bottom of the rear legs, to provide a chair that in folded position is relatively flat for ease of storage and transportation, and that in unfolded position provides a more stable chair.

Abstract: A collapsible tower including a pair of similarly configured side frame assemblies Each side frame assembly includes a horizontal lower front tube having a front end and a rear end The rear end of the horizontal lower front tube is upwardly turned to have a short vertical extent. A long vertical back tube has an upper end and a lower end with the upper end of the long vertical back tube including a short forwardly extending horizontal extent. A short vertical front tube has an upper end and a lower end. A diagonal tube has a lower end and an upper end. A long horizontal intermediate tube is provided with the rear end of the long horizontal intermediate tube being securely coupled to the intermediate extent of the long vertical back tube. A short horizontal intermediate tube is included. A cross tube couples the side frame assemblies. A plurality of hinges couples the plurality of tubes including a triple hinge located adjacent to the lower end of the diagonal tube.

Abstract: A folding chair comprising a front leg frame pivotally connected to a right sidebar and a left sidebar, a left and right sidebar pivotally connected to a rear leg frame, a seat member pivotable about a rear crossbar articulated to the rear leg frame, a back rest fastened to the extended rear legs, and a locking device that interlocks the seat member to the front and rear crossbar. By manually releasing the locking device, the front leg frame rotates forward and underneath into parallelism with the front portion of the right and left sidebars, and the right and left sidebars further rotates forward and on top of into parallelism with the lower end of the rear leg frame, allowing for the chair to fold to a consistent flat panel.

Abstract: A folding chair includes a pair of posts, a pair of foldable armrests having one end slideably and pivotably connected to the posts, a seat having one end pivotably connected to the posts and another end pivotably connected to the armrests, and a pair of two supporting rods arranged in a cross manner and pivotably connected to each other having two upper ends respectively pivotably connected to one of the posts and the seat via a supporting lever and two lower ends with one end extending toward one of the posts and fixedly connected therewith and the other end extending away therefrom.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a support member; and an assembly for mounting the support member on a first work object for movement between a first attitude, in which the support member is disposed in a stored condition, and a second attitude, in which the support member is disposed in a condition for use in supporting a second work object.

Abstract: A collapsible chair includes a pair of intercrossing frames pivotally interconnected at front and rear pivot points. A pair of curved back support rods extend upwardly from the frames. A back rest is secured on and between the curved back support rods and a seat extends perpendicularly from the bottom of the back rest when the chair is in the upright condition. Each of the back support rods is rotatably secured to the intercrossing frames so that the back support rods can be positioned side-by-side when the chair is in the folded condition.

Abstract: A closure for an opening in a trim cover of an upholstered article. The closure includes a pair of elongated clips with one clip attached to one edge of the trim cover opening and forming a receiving pocket with an open end and the other attaching clip joined to an opposite edge of the trim cover opening and has a barb shape projection for insertion into the receiving pocket of the first clip. The barb shaped projection and the receiving pocket have mating shoulders that engage one another once the barb shaped projection is inserted into the receiving pocket to prevent release of the barb shaped projection and to hold the edges of the trim cover together whereby the opening in the trim cover is closed.

Abstract: A portable, fold-up sports chair includes fabric seat and back portions, attached to and extending between a lightweight, collapsible tubular frame. The transverse frame members are hinged to allow the chair to be folded into a compact bundle for transportation or storage. Straps attached to the underside of the legs help prevent the chair legs from penetrating or sinking when used on a soft surface such as sand. The angle of the seat back is adjustable by means of straps which also serve as arm rests when the chair is in use.

Abstract: A folding chair assembly for dual use as a wheelchair or a flight attendant's seat onboard a commercial passenger airplane. The folding chair assembly can be manipulated into any of the following modes: (1) fully retracted into a compact assembly that can be stowably secured by a plurality of catches against a vertical wall in the passenger compartment of an aircraft; (2) with the chair assembly still secured to the wall, the seat pan is pulled down against a seat return spring and is usable as a flight attendant's seat; and (3) the folded chair assembly is completely detached from the plurality of retaining catches and fully extended to function as a wheelchair that is usable down the aisles of commercial passenger aircraft.

Abstract: The collapsible armless chair comprises a pivotally connected seat frame and a back frame which also define the leg supports. An arcuate-shaped projecting portion at the bottom of the back frame provides stability for the chair. The projecting portion is also angled upwardly relative to the ground plane. The user may lean back in the chair until the front leg support leaves the ground and rotate the chair right or left without rising from the chair.

Abstract: An improved locking assembly for a folding seat is disclosed. The assembly includes a support plate adapted to be fixedly mounted to a step at its lower surface. The seat is supported by a support member when the seat is in its support position. The assembly also includes a broad hook pivotally connected at one end thereof to the support plate at a position substantially midway between the sides of the seat to hold the support member in locking relationship with the step to prevent the step from unintentionally moving out of its support position.

Abstract: A folding chair and cart structure having an upright frame and a transverse member pivoted thereto, one end of the transverse frame forming a seat portion and the other end extending beyond the upright frame and carrying a pair of wheels, a sheet of canvas secured to the upright and transverse frames to form a seat and a track for removable engagement with the wheels. The structure functions as a cart by merely tilting the upright frame to a horizontal position and the entire structure is foldable into a compact unit for transport and storage.

Abstract: An improved combined chair and stool apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a U-shaped member having a pair of leg portions defining the front legs of the apparatus, a pair of spaced support members extending between the front legs and secured thereto, and a pair of folding steps comprising upper and lower steps. A pair of spaced back legs are pivotally connected to the top step adjacent to the back edge of the top step for relative pivotal movement therebetween. A pair of spaced pivot links are pivotally connected at their opposite ends to the upper support member and to the back portion of the upper step. The lower step is pivotally attached at its front portion to the lower support member. A second pair of pivot links are pivotally connected to the top step and the bottom step. The second pair of pivot links are connected to the top step at a position forward the pivotal connection between the top step and the first pair of pivot links.

Abstract: When folded the step stool is self standing and has a narrow width to permit the step stool to be stored in otherwise unusable spaces. When the legs are extended, a stable triangular support for two or more steps is provided. The vertical uprights of the device carry a handgrip positioned well above the level of the highest step to be useful when a person is on the highest step and during ascent and descent of the steps.

Abstract: A folding seating piece, preferably in the form of a chair (10) includes pivotally interconnected frames (12, 14 and 16) forming a seat, backrest and armrests. A frame member (28) of the seat adjacent each side of the chair includes a snap fastener (40) connected thereto; each of said fasteners including a laterally extending guide section (46) and a downwardly directed clip section (48). The guide section of each clip overlies an adjacent frame member (34) for engaging, and being adapted to move along the adjacent frame member as the chair is being pivoted into its open position. The clip section of each snap fastener generally aligns with an additional frame member (38) of the chair when its respective guide section is closely positioned to the adjacent frame member it overlies and the chair is in its desired opened position.