Abstract: A reclining chair, which has a back and a footrest both angularly displaceable relative to a seat simultaneously, is equipped with an adjusting mechanism, which includes a shaft, a pedal secured to one end of the shaft, a pushing member secured to the other end of the shaft, a fixed pin, and a locking rod; the locking rod is pivoted to the back at an upper end, and is right opposite the pushing member at a lower portion; the locking rod has engaging gaps on a rear edge for selective engagement with the pin; a spring is used for biasing the locking rod such that the locking rod can normally engage the pin at the gaps; thus, the footrest can be adjusted together with the back when the pedal is depressed for making the pushing member push the locking rod forwards such that the locking rod disengages the pin.

Abstract: An improved rivet system is disclosed. A wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes the improved rivet system which eliminates the need for oil lubrication and additional bushings. The rivet system is such that installation is simplified and manufacturing inconsistencies are reduced. In this manner, the rivet system can be installed with less need for quality control confirmations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a powered actuation mechanism for a reclining chair. The powered drive mechanism rotates a drive link which engages a follower link to extend the leg rest assembly. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the leg rest assembly to retract the leg rest assembly. In this manner, the leg rest assembly cannot be fully retract when an obstruction with the leg rest assembly is encountered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a powered actuation mechanism for a reclining chair. The powered drive mechanism rotates a drive member which engages a follower member to extend the leg rest assembly. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the leg rest assembly to retract the leg rest assembly. In this manner, the leg rest assembly may not be fully retracted when an obstruction with the leg rest assembly is encountered.

Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation chair includes a framework having lower frame members, pivotal front legs, and elongate rear legs. The chair includes a seat assembly having a seat bottom and seat back and upper arms, each upper arm being pivotally coupled at one end to a generally upstanding support arm and at an opposed end to a front leg. Bearing housings pivotally connect corresponding support arms and rear legs and establish a fulcrum about which the seat assembly may rotate. The bearing housings may be slidably positioned longitudinally along corresponding support arms and rear legs using pin fasteners or, alternatively, using motorized gear assemblies. The displacement of the fulcrum relative to a user's hips is adjustable for regulating the resistance of chair operation. A foot assembly is pivotally coupled to the front legs. All pivotal connections correspond anatomically to a user's joints for low joint stress and low-resistance exercise.

Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a patient support, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the patient support for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. The patient support includes articulated leg and seat sections. A handle is coupled to the patient support and is movable between a position in which movement of the handle moves the leg section relative to the seat section and a position in which movement of the handle does not move the leg section relative to the seat section.

Abstract: A chair has a frame, a main link having an inner end pivoted on the frame about an inner axis fixed relative to the frame and an outer end defining an outer axis parallel to the inner axis. An outer arm has an inner end pivoted at the outer axis on the outer axis of the main link and an outer end carrying a footrest. An inner wheel is fixed nonrotatably on the frame at the inner axis, and an outer wheel is fixed nonrotatably on the inner end of the outer arm at the outer axis. A chain, belt, or the like connected to both of the wheels couples same together for joint synchronous rotation. A drive can pivot the main link about the inner axis and thereby pivot the outer arm about the outer axis.

Abstract: A chair having reclining capabilities is provided for use with infirm or geriatric patients. The chair includes a fabric seat and back which is formed from woven elastomeric yarns which allow by directional strips. The woven fabric provides air circulation to the patient to help prevent skin ulcerations and other ailments produced by prolonged contact. The woven fabric also allows for quick draining and drying due to liquid contact. The seat and back in the preferred embodiment are formed from extruded aluminum members which engage the fabric in a taut condition i.e. by resilient lateral supports.

Abstract: The vehicle seat (10) comprises at least one electrically powered functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38). This functional member comprises an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E) designed to perform a unique elemental function; a local control unit (24D, 26D, 28D, 30D, 31D, 32D, 34D) for controlling an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E); units (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B) of receiving commands; and units (24F, 26F, 28F, 30F, 31F, 32F, 34F, 38F) for collecting operational status data from the functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34). The seat comprises a communication bus (42) to which each of the receiving units (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B).

Abstract: A three position reclining chair having a front panel, arms, a seat cushion and a seat back, has a positioning linkage with interconnected seat support, leg support and seat back linkage groups. The seat support linkage group supports the chair seat for forward movement from the first, closed and erect position, so that initial forward movement of the seat actuates the leg support linkage for extending and rotating leg support members, to provide a second, TV position, and continued forward movement actuates the seat back positioning linkage, to rotate and incline the seat back without rearward movement of any portion thereof.

Abstract: In an adjustable arrangement for reclining or seating furniture, where the furniture has two or more mutually adjustable articulated members (R, S, F), which together form an adjustable frame for support of a mattress, cushion, upholstery or the like, where the adjustable frame is mounted in a support member (A) by means of horizontal axles/dowels, stays/sliding elements or the like, which constitute fulcrums (2, 3, 5) for the mutually adjustable, articulated members (R, S, F), where the back member (R) has a fixed fulcrum (2) in relation to the support member (A), located at a distance from the linkage (1) to the seat member, and where the adjustment of the furniture's respective articulated members is performed by means of a spring mechanism (17) which is arranged between an arm (6) on the underside of the back member (R) and a point on the support member (A), the furniture's seat member (S) is designed with an extension member (T, 8, 12) preferably arranged between the seat member and the back me

Abstract: A tilt adjustment assembly for a motorized reclining chair having a base frame adapted for rest on a floor surface. A seat and a back articulated support linkage are interconnected together for displacement of a seat and back of a reclining chair. An intermediate frame is mounted on the base frame through spring attachments, whereby to impart a rocking motion to the chair. A pair of foot rest linkages interconnect each of two of the said seat articulated support linkages to a foot rest plate. The tilt adjustment assembly comprises a motor-operated actuating rod secured at a free end to a sliding member to guidingly displace that member along a straight axis in a fixed plane and to any desired position along the axis. A pivotal link arm is pivotally secured at one end of the sliding member. A transverse linkage securing rod is secured to a second end of the pivotal link arm and extends transversely thereto.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat base, a seat slidably mounted on the seat base, a backrest disposed rearwardly of the seat base, a footrest disposed frontwardly of the seat base, a front linkage unit interconnecting the footrest to the seat base, and a rear linkage unit interconnecting the backrest to the seat base. An operating lever is mounted on the seat base, is associated with the front and rear linkage units, and is operable to move between a locking position, in which, the seat is prevented from movement relative to the seat base by virtue of the body weight of a user, and an unlocking position, in which, the seat is movable relative to the seat base by virtue of the body weight of the user.

Abstract: A chair including a frame, a seat pivotally mounted on the frame, a spring construction effectively positioned between the seat and the frame, a first selectively actuatable latch positioned between the seat and the frame effective to maintain the seat latched in a less inclined position on the frame, a second selectively actuatable latch positioned between the seat and the frame effective to maintain the seat latched in a more inclined position on the frame against the bias of the spring construction, a foot rest pivotally mounted on the frame and movable between retracted and extended positions, and a cable secured to the foot rest for selectively retracting the foot rest to the retracted position.

Abstract: An armchair (10) comprises a support frame (11, 12) to which a base seat (14), a back (16) and a footrest (26) are fastened, which elements are movable between a first and a second positions through power-driven movement means (21). The power-driven means (21) is suspended from said base seat (14) and movable therewith. Advantageously, the power-driven means is formed as a single power unit (21), having two independent driving shafts (22, 23). Still advantageously, the base seat (14) is pivotally mounted, at the front, to the support frame according to a first transverse axis (15); pivotally mounted to the rear of the base seat is the back (16) according to a second transverse axis (17) for rotation of the back itself; the back (16) has extensions (18) extending downwardly past said second axis (17) and having ends constrained to slide longitudinally of the armchair, so that upon rotation of the back about the second axis (17), the base seat rotates in the same way about the first axis (15).

Abstract: A reclining leisure chair includes a base frame, a seat frame, a backrest frame, a hassock frame, a driving device, and a link rod. The driving device enables the seat frame and the backrest frame to be adjusted for reclining at the same time. The link rod is pivotally fastened at one end to the backrest frame, and at the other end with a pivoting portion of the seat frame. In conjunction with a control rod of the seat frame, the link rod enables the backrest frame to be adjusted for reclining independently. The hassock frame is pivoted with the link rod.

Abstract: A combination lounger is constructed to include a rotary base with an reclining mechanism, a hassock detachably fastened to angle plates at front links of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base by tie screws, two armrest and side panel units detachably fastened to supporting lugs at two sides of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base, a seat detachably connected between the armrest and side panel units by tie screws, and a padded backrest detachably secured to inclining bars of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base by a hooked joint.

Abstract: A mechanism for a reclining chair is caused to be more stable and to have enhanced ease of use. The mechanism includes strut supports extending obliquely forwardly and upwardly from pivotal connections to the base to a set of links connected to the operating handle torque tube at the left and right sides. By preference, the strut supports are connected to the base intermediate forward support links and rearward support links.

Abstract: A footrest assembly is comprised of an extension tube and a mounting assembly for mounting the extension tube to a wheelchair frame. The mounting assembly comprises means for pivotally mounting an upper end of the extension tube to the wheelchair frame. A support bracket extends from the extension tube. Coupling means is provided for releasably coupling the support bracket relative to the wheelchair frame in a first position. The coupling means includes means for enabling the support bracket to selectively rotate to a second position beside the wheelchair frame and to a third position beneath the wheelchair seat.

Abstract: A reclining chair has a frame and body support including a seat, back rest and leg rest. The body support is carried on a pair of cams mounted on a track to rock between an upright and fully reclined position. In the fully reclined position the chair occupant is placed in a zero gravity position. The leg rest which is pivotally connected to the seat continuously and smoothly moves with respect to the seat as the body support moves from one position to another.

Abstract: Described herein is a traveling seat, such as a wheelchair, for physically handicapped persons. The seat has a seat shell mounted on a frame, where the shell includes a backrest and a seat surface, connected with one another with articulation, with a footrest being articulated pivotably to the forward end of the seat surface. In order to provide a seat that can follow the bodily movements caused by spasms of the person seated in the seat, the seat surface and backrest are connected, freely pivotably, with one another. A tensioning device generating a tensioning force that holds the seat surface and the backrest in the bent sitting position relative to one another is provided. In addition, the footrest is articulated in a freely pivotable fashion to the seat surface, with a tensioning device generating the tensioning force that holds the footrest in the bent sitting position relative to the seat surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a movable chair, in particular for the living area, having at least one roller which can be driven by an electric motor, with the chair preferably being an easy chair or armchair.

Abstract: A chair has a seat shell, a cushion having a front edge which extends outwardly beyond a front edge of the seat shell, a shaft arranged under a seat surface, an actuating element connected with the shaft and also connected with the front edge of the cushion, at least one first toothed disc arranged on the shaft, an endless element guided on the toothed disc and connected with the seat shell, a second toothed disc which together with the first toothed disc is displaceable parallel to the seat shell, so that by raising or lowering of the actuating element the front edge of the cushion is displaceable forwardly or rearwardly.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided which includes a base and a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the longitudinal link and to the base for controlling movement of the longitudinal link from an upright position to at least one reclined position. An adjustable tensioning mechanism is operably coupled between the base and the support linkage to bias the chair towards a reclined position. The reclining chair further includes a leg rest assembly supported from the longitudinal link and operably coupled to the drive shaft for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in response to rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat portion with legs and a backrest frame and a footrest are respectively pivotally connected to two opposite ends of the seat portion. Two rods are pivotally connected between the backrest and the footrest. A cylinder is connected to an underside of the seat portion and a piston rod of the cylinder is connected to an end of the backrest. A control lever is connected to the cylinder and controls the movement of the piston rod of the cylinder to pivot the backrest and the footrest.

Abstract: A reclinable passenger seat having a seat frame mounting a seat bottom, a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom, and a legrest assembly mounted adjacent a forward end of the seat bottom for being selectively extended generally downwardly and outwardly from the seat bottom for supporting the legs of the passenger. The legrest assembly also includes a legrest diaphragm mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the seat bottom and a legrest extension diaphragm telescoped within the legrest diaphragm for being selectively extended and retracted relative to the legrest diaphragm to provide an appropriate length leg support for the passenger. The legrest diaphragm and the legrest extension diaphragm each include respective pairs of spaced-apart rails and a fabric attached under tension to the rails for forming a taut, resilient support for the legs of the passenger.

Abstract: A massaging chair has a backrest, a seat, two armrests, and a hassock. The backrest is provided with a first cross rod, whereas the hassock is provided with a second cross rod which is connected with the first cross rod of the backrest by a connection rod in conjunction with an air pressure cylinder. As the backrest is reclined, the hassock is raised. Both the backrest and the hassock can be adjusted to be horizontal in relation to the seat.

Abstract: Chair including a base, a seat structure supported on the base, a footrest structure pivotally connected to the seat structure, a backrest structure pivotally connected at a lower end to the seat structure, and a transfer structure pivotally connected at a front end to the footrest structure and pivotally connected at a rear end to the backrest structure. The footrest structure, backrest structure and transfer structure are so designed that when the footrest structure pivots toward a horizontal position, the transfer structure moves rearward and causes the backrest structure to pivot toward a horizontal position, without movement of the seat structure, and vice versa. Further, the elements are so designed that when the footrest structure pivots toward a vertical position, the transfer structure moves forward and causes the backrest structure to pivot toward a vertical position, without movement of the seat structure, and vice versa.

Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a seat, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the seat for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. A brake mechanism brakes the casters when the brake mechanism is in a braking position and permits rotation of the casters when the brake mechanismn is in a releasing position. A brake-steer shaft is coupled to the brake mechanism. Movement of the shaft moves the brake mechanism between the braking position and the releasing position. The brake-steer shaft is pivotably coupled to the base frame. The brake-steer shaft is coupled to the wheel so that rotation of the brake-steer shaft moves the wheel between the brake-steer position and the neutral position.

Abstract: An aircraft seat apparatus installed in a cabin of an aircraft includes a seat portion, a slide mechanism, bulkheads, and a seat portion driving unit. The seat portion is movable in a back-and-forth direction. The slide mechanism supports the seat portion to be movable in the back-and-forth direction. The bulkheads support the slide mechanism to form a space under the seat portion together with the seat portion, and are fixed to a cabin floor member. The seat portion driving unit is arranged under the seat portion to move it in the back-and-forth direction.

Abstract: An all-linkage reclining chair having a reinforced chair frame is disclosed. The chair frame includes a side frame assembly integrally connected to a seat assembly along two orthogonal planes. More specifically, a longitudinal seat rail is secured to an inboard side panel which defines a longitudinal coupling plane. In addition, the front seat rail extends laterally outboard of the inboard side panel and is integrally connected to a front post panel associated with the side frame assembly which defines a transverse coupling plane. A support bracket is secured to the front seat rail and the front post assembly to further enhance the rigidity of the chair frame. An all-linkage reclining mechanism is secured to and operably supports the chair frame for reclining movement.

Abstract: A recliner chair includes a seat assembly, a pair of spaced-apart side frames having armrests which extend along each side of the seat assembly, a pair of seat supports pivotally suspended from the armrests for supporting the seat assembly and allowing the seat assembly to pivot relative to the side frames, and a pair of locking bars pivotally connected to the armrests at their upper ends and slidably connected to the seat supports at lower portions of the locking bars. The slidable connections are defined by longitudinal slots formed through lower portions of the locking bars, and projecting members mounted on the seat supports and extending through the slots and being engaged by locking controls. The locking controls are actuatable to clamp against the locking bars to prevent relative movement between the locking bars and the seat supports, thus fixing the seat assembly in a selected position.

Abstract: A seat back reclining mechanism for use in recliner and non-reclining chairs for selective movement of the seat back portion relative to and independently of the seat portion between a sitting position of the seat back portion and a reclined position of the seat back portion.

Abstract: An improved wheel chair leg rest shock absorption apparatus. The apparatus includes a frame having a telescoping linkage slidably received therein. A leg rest is coupled to the linkage and means are coupled to the linkage for extending and retracting it. A spring assembly is coupled to the leg rest to absorb shock force applied to the leg rest and prevent deformation and damage to the apparatus. The spring assembly absorbs shock regardless of whether the leg rest is raised or lowered.

Abstract: A chair for supporting a patient above a floor comprising a base frame, an intermediate frame coupled to the base frame for pivoting movement relative to the base frame about a generally horizontal transverse axis thereon and wherein the intermediate frame is lockable relative to the base frame. An articulated patient support including longitudinally spaced back and seat sections mounted to the intermediate frame for movement relative to one another and relative to the intermediate frame and wherein the back and seat sections are movable relative to the base frame about the horizontal transverse axis when the intermediate frame is locked relative to the base frame.

Abstract: A fish fighting apparatus for assisting an angler in the capture of large hooked fish. The fish fighting apparatus includes a rotational platform that attaches to a fish fighting chair for use by an angler in pulling a hooked fish into a boat using a fishing rod. The platform includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface and an attachment plate which attaches said platform to the deck of the boat. The base is rotatably connected to the attachment plate via the bottom surface of the base. The base can be rotated substantially independent of the pull on the fishing rod since the position of the point of rotation of the chair attached to the platform is offset from the point of rotation of the base of the platform. An accessory attachment bar is mounted to the attachment plate and a vertical chair support member is pivotally fastened to the accessory attachment bar allowing a slidable seat to pivot back and forth.

Abstract: A piece of furniture has a generally stationary main part, an actuator in the main part, and a movable part that is pivotal on the main part generally about an axis. An actuating assembly for the movable part has an elongated one-piece operating bar formed of a single piece of tubing having a central portion extending along the axis and a pair of U-shaped end portions each having an inner arm forming a continuation of a respective outer end of the central portion and an outer arm extending across the axis, projecting radially therefrom, and provided with mounting formations. The portions and arms all are generally coplanar. Pivot pins fixed on the main part engage through the outer arms at the axis for pivoting of the operating bar on the main frame about the axis. Respective fittings secured to the mounting formations of the outer arms are connected to the movable part and a crank arm fixed on the central portion and extending radially therefrom is operatively connected to the actuator in the main part.

Abstract: An apparatus which will largely prevent irritated ligaments, and sore necks and backs arising from spending long hours at a computer terminal by allowing the user to position themselves in multiple comfortable positions is disclosed. The apparatus for use with a monitor and keyboard comprises: a base; a carriage slidably mounted on the base; a seat member having rear, and front side portions, said seat member carried on the carriage; a back member having a lower side portion pivoted to the rear portion of the seat member; a leg member having an upper side portion pivoted to the front side portion of the seat member; an arm member carried by the carriage, said arm member having a front end portion adapted to carry the keyboard; a monitor arm carried by the carriage; and motorized threaded screws used to move the carriage on the base, and move the back and leg members relative to the carriage.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided which includes a base, and a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the longitudinal link and to the base for controlling movement of the longitudinal link from an upright position to at least one reclined position. A rotatable drive shaft is journally supported by the longitudinal link. The reclining chair further includes a leg rest assembly supported from the longitudinal link and operably coupled to the drive shaft for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in response to rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided which includes a base frame, a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base frame, a seat back operably coupled to the support linkage and a chair frame, including a seat frame, secured to the support linkage. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the longitudinal link and to the base for controlling movement of the longitudinal link from an upright position to at least one reclined position. A rotatable drive shaft is journally supported by the longitudinal link. The reclining chair further includes a leg rest assembly supported from the longitudinal link and operably coupled to the drive shaft for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in response to rotation of the drive shaft. The support linkage further operates to recline the seat assembly between an upright position and a fully reclined position.

Abstract: A reclining chair having a seat, backrest and footrest movable from upright to TV and fully reclined positions and having a mechanism which includes a track and roller at the rear and a linkage mechanism at the front enabling the seat, backrest and footrest to move from one position to another. The mechanism is gravity operated by the weight of the chair occupant to move from upright to TV position, but is restrained by an over center latch which is manually actuated to release the mechanism.

Abstract: A clinical care recliner with a support frame, a lazy-tong linkage, a seat, sidearms, back-rest and a leg-rest. The sidearms laterally confine the patient and are removable so that any spilled body fluids between the seat and the sidewall can be cleaned away. The removable sidearms also facilitate lateral transfer of a patient into and out of the recliner without lifting. The back-rest has a swing-out support for stabilizing the back-rest in Trendelenburg position.

Abstract: A reclining seat includes a base for mounting on a floor, including left and right arms, left and right recliner mechanisms mounted between the left and right arms, a spring cushion secured between the left and right recliner mechanisms, the spring cushion including support for a plurality springs, a plurality of springs mounted on the support and twine tied in an eight-way, hand-tied pattern to the springs, to provide an eight-way hand-tied cushion for the reclining seat, and upholstery and padding covering the spring cushion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning the oral cavity of a dental patient are described. A method includes: providing: a pivotable chair with: a reclinable back; and a headrest connected to the reclinable back, the headrest including: a bracket for attaching the headrest to the reclinable back; and a pad connected to the bracket, the pad including an internal perimeter that defines a hole through which a prone patient's nose and mouth can protrude so that the prone patient's oral cavity can be reached from below the prone patient; locating the dental patient on the pivotable chair in a prone position so that the dental patient's nose and mouth protrude through the hole; pivoting the pivotable chair; and reaching into the dental patient's oral cavity from below the dental patient. The systems and methods provide advantages in that back and neck stress on the dentist is reduced while dental prophylaxis is facilitated.

Abstract: A swivel type chair that functions as both a high back desk chair and a recliner. The seat and backrest pivot as a unit on the base between upright and reclined positions and a footrest is movable pivotally with respect to the seat and is tucked underneath the seat when the chair is in the upright position to function as a desk chair and elevates to an extended position automatically when the chair is moved to the reclined position. A brake mechanism is carried on the chair for locking the seat and backrest in any selected position between the upright and reclined positions.

Abstract: In a lounger-type massage machine, a back support is reclinable relative to a seat. There is provided a leg rest which is movable between a retracted position where the leg rest is retracted to be held below the seat and a projected position where the leg rest is extended outwardly in front of the seat. A sheet is extended to cover the seat and the leg rest. There is provided a looseness prevention mechanism which pulls an end of the sheet inwardly so as to prevent the loosening of the sheet in both the retracted position and the projected position of the leg rest.

Abstract: A reclining furniture item including a reclining mechanism employing a roller and track system which significantly reduce the number of linkages and provide a zero or near zero wall proximity feature. Various embodiments are contemplated which include a moveable seat link mounted on rollers which move along angled track sections. These rollers form the major connection made between the moveable seat link and the stationary base member. At least one of the tracks is formed with two angled sections. The first angled section is sloped downwardly from rear to front and the second section is sloped upwardly from rear to front. Backrest linkage is also provided for allowing angling of the backrest with respect to the seat during reclining movement. Footrest linkage is connected to the front of the mechanism for extension and retraction in moving between a fully upright and a reclined T.V. position.

Abstract: A recliner selectively transitionable between an upright position and a reclined position. The recliner includes a seat having a front, upper edge, a rear edge, and a pair of opposed side edges extending between the front, upper edge and the rear edge. A foot rest is disposed below the seat when the recliner is in the upright position. A seat back extends upwardly from the seat and has a front surface adjacent the rear edge of the seat. A pair of upright arms are each disposed adjacent a respective side edge of the seat. When the recliner is in the upright position the recliner has a vertical height from the support surface to the front, upper edge of from about 16.5 to about 18.5 inches, and a horizontal depth from the front, upper edge of the seat to the front surface of the seat back of from about 21 to about 25 inches. Moreover, the ratio of the height to the depth is from about 1.1 to about 1.5.

Abstract: A lift chair being movable between reclining and forward lifting positions. The lift chair comprises a chair portion and a back portion, a base member having an upper surface that defines a first mating surface and sub-frame assembly, supporting the chair portion, having a front portion, a rear portion, and a second mating surface that is engagable with the first mating surface. The sub-frame assembly being movably connected to the base member proximate to the front thereof and further comprising a rotatable beam rotatably connected to the rear thereof having a back support member to which is attached the back portion. A n ottoman, movable between extended and retracted positions, is provided and is associated with the base member.

Abstract: A reclining chair, including a leg-rest-operated reciprocating latch for releasably retaining the leg rest. The leg rest linkage is retracted when the occupant applies force to the leg rest in a generally rearward direction until the parts of the latch engage one another to retain the leg rest in the retracted position. The latch is released by a second, momentary application of force in the same direction, enabling the leg rest to move to an extended position. An occupant-weight-actuated lock member prevents the latch from being released unless the chair is occupied by a person weighing more than a minimum amount. The lock member includes an adjustment device by which the minimum occupant weight required to permit operation of the chair can be varied.