Abstract: A foldable cot (10) includes an upper peripheral frame (16) and first and second supporting leg structures (20). The A foldable cot (10) includes an upper peripheral frame (16) and first and second supporting leg structures (20). The peripheral frame (16) comprises a first U-shaped frame portion (20) and a second U-shaped frame portion (20) wherein the first U-shaped frame portion and the second U-shaped frame portion each have first and second ends (24, 26). The first ends (24) substantially meet at a first junction (28) and the second ends (26) substantially meet at a second junction (30) to thereby define a substantially closed loop peripheral frame. The first and second U-shaped frames (20) are pivotable relative to the first and second junctions (28, 30) to adjust from an erected configuration to a folded configuration.

Abstract: A portable child bed in the nature of a cot. The cot includes a frame having a network of interconnected legs such that the frame is collapsible and expandable between open and closed configurations. The frame includes a stop to halt the expansion of the frame at a certain position. Flexible bedding depends from the frame in the nature of a hammock, with the flexible bedding being anchored at six positions about the frame. The frame of interconnected legs includes legs that are shaped to be out-of-the-way of the depending flexible bedding such that a child rests on the flexible bedding, not on the frame. Flexible straps run on an underside of the bedding and run to and between hubs of the frame.

Abstract: A trampoline (10) includes a base frame (14) having a substantially non-rectangular perimeter region (38), a bed suspension assembly (16) and a bed (12). The bed (12) is coupled to the base frame (14) with the bed suspension assembly (16). Further, the bed (12) includes a first pair of substantially parallel sides (34A, 34B). For example, the bed (12) can be rectangular in shape, or can include a second pair of arc-shaped sides (36A, 36B). The perimeter region (38) can be substantially oval-shaped or circular-shaped. The trampoline (10) can also include one or more side sections (18, 22) and one or more side suspensions (20, 24) that couple the side sections (18, 22) to the base frame (14). In one embodiment, the side sections (18, 22) each include an inner side (54, 58) that is substantially linear and an outer side (56, 60) that is substantially arc-shaped.

Abstract: A foldable and portable cot that can easily be assembled and dissembled as needed. The cot includes a sheet of fabric and a pillow. The disassembled parts of the cot, along with the sheet of fabric and the pillow, can be placed within a carry bag for easy portability if desired. The carry bag has an incorporated exterior handle and resembles a golf bag in shape and design.

Abstract: A lounge chair having a frame supported by legs, which may or may not have wheels incorporated therewith, and at least first and second adjustable backrest portions pivotally attached to the chair. When a sunbather wishes to sit on the lounge chair in an inclined position with his or her back supported, he or she inclines one of the backrest members which will position the sunbather in the most optimal position relative to the sun for sun bathing. As the sun passes overhead to a point which causes the sunbather's exposure to the sun to be diminished, the sunbather may merely drop the first backrest portion down to a horizontal or other desired position, adjust the second backrest portion to a position of inclination which suits the sunbather, and turn him or herself around 180° to lay in the opposite direction in the lounge chair.

Abstract: A cot having a frame that is configured so that one end, such as the head end of the cot, is recessed within the other end, i.e., the foot end of the cot, when the cot is folded. As an example, the legs of one end may recess into the legs of the other end. To this end, the bifold cot may include a head portion having a tapered section forming a narrowed head end. This narrowed head end, or a leg or legs associated therewith, is received within the frame (or associated legs) for the foot portion of the bifold cot when the bifold cot is folded. A trifold cot is also provided that also has an extension that may be folded against the head portion, and the extension and the head portion may be folded and recessed at least partly within the frame at the foot portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a foldable stretcher, comprising a first pair of axially-alignable rigid longitudinal members (12), each member (12) having arm inner and an outer extremity (14, 16) and being hingedly connected (18) at its inner extremity (14) to its adjacent member (12) by a longitudinal linkage (20, 20a); a second pair of axially-alignable rigid longitudinal members (12a), each member having an inner (14a) and an outer (16a) extremity and also being hingedly connected at its inner extremity (14a) to its adjacent member (12a) by a longitudinal linkage (20a), the pairs of longitudinal members (12) being interconnected in spaced-apart array by a flexible web (22) suspended therebetween; and four longitudinal carrier handle members (24), each having an outer extremity (26) configured for grasping and lifting, and each having an inner extremity hingedly (36) connected to one of the outer extremities (16) of the longitudinal members (12, 12a) by means of a link member (38), and each of handle members (24)

Abstract: A beach or lounge chair includes a generally horizontal component for supporting a user thereon and a leg assembly for holding the supportive component above the ground. The supportive component includes a first opening for accommodating the breasts of a female user. A pocket is attached to and depends from the lower side of the supportive component beneath the opening. The pocket accommodates and obscures the breasts of a user lying face down in a prone position on the support chair. Pressure on the breasts is thereby alleviated.

Abstract: A bed including user adaptable sleep support structure is disclosed, the support structure having a frame and a plurality of flexible support straps anchored between side members of the frame in selected spaced relationships relative to one another, a number of unsupported areas of different widths thus being defined between selected adjacent straps. Adjusting buckles are located at each of the support straps accommodating individual length adjustment of each strap. The support straps together provide the sole body weight support in the support structure.

Abstract: A recreational lounge chair which can be used for upright sitting and also for lying prone on one's back or stomach has a seat section and a back section which is pivotally attached. This allows the chair to be converted between an upright chair and a lounge chair for reclining. A footrest section is attached to the seat section and can be pivotable down for upright seating or up for elevating the feet or for reclining in a prone position. The back section includes a through opening configured for the placement of the face of a user lying prone on his or her stomach, when the chair is so configured. The opening is bordered by cushioned pads, for the user's comfort. In this configuration, the user, lying face down and literally looking through the chair, can read a book, as there are cutout openings in the back section of the chair which allows the user to extend his or her arms under the chair, to hold the book.

Abstract: An articulation mechanism has a central part and a head part each made of a pair of shaped elements. The pairs of shaped elements form inner and outer shells. The inner shells are positioned inside the outer shells. The pairs of shaped elements are pivotable relative to one another and lockable relative to one another in several positions in one pivot direction. The outer shells have inwardly oriented projections and the inner shells have openings. A slide is moveably arranged inside the inner shells. The slide has locking members projecting through the openings of the inner shells and engaging intermediate spaces of the projections. A spring acts on the slide in an engagement direction of the locking members relative to the projections. The projections are shaped such that the locking members automatically reach a locking position in a first pivot direction of the head part.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a one-touch collapsible cot. This one-touch collapsible cot includes a folding support frame (1) and a seat (50) held on the support frame (1). The support frame (1) is fabricated with a plurality of braces (3) crosswisely jointed together by a plurality of joints (2), and has a head support brace (10), a leg support brace (20), a midsection support brace (30), and a tension projection (40). The seat (50) has a first brace pocket (60) for receiving the head support brace (10), a second brace pocket (70) for receiving the leg support brace (20), a wing (51) provided with a third brace pocket (80) for receiving the midsection support brace (30), and a locking hole (53) for receiving the tension projection (40) of the support frame (1). The seat (50) is quickly opened by the support frame (1) without leaving any uneven portion thereon.

Abstract: A portable cot that consists of a tubular framework that supports a cloth bed. The framework and bed are suspended from above by hanging webbing that allows suspension from a single point. The tubular members of the framework are connected together by hinges that allow the framework to folded into a small bundle of tubes.

Abstract: A collapsible bed frame (18) for supporting a mattress, the collapsible frame (18) having a number of frame members (32). A number of pivots (34) connect pairs of the frame members (32) at the midpoints of the frame members (32) to make a number of scissor pairs (35). Pivot assemblies (36) pivotally attach the upper ends of the frame members (32) to upper connector assemblies (40), and pivotally attach lower ends of the frame members (32) to feet (38), thus connecting the scissor pairs (35) to form an extended scissors-frame assembly (33). The upper connector assemblies (40) form a support surface for a mattress.

Abstract: A portable bed includes a main part and support members. The main part consists of two pairs of parallel rods for supporting a cloth. The support members are connected to the main part and provide support therefore. The support members each have pivotally connected leg elements so that they can be moved to cross-legged, in use position to support the main part. The support members are each provided with strengthening elements to stand more stably. The strengthening elements each include a strengthening rod, a limiting member, and a slide. One end of the strengthening rod is pivoted to a corresponding limiting member, which is affixed to a corresponding leg element. An opposing end of the strengthening rod is pivoted to a corresponding slide capable of sliding along the other leg element.

Abstract: A portable changing apparatus for an infant for allowing a user to easily change diapers on a baby on outings, in particular. The portable changing apparatus for an infant includes a frame assembly capable of being folded; and also includes a leg assembly being attached to and foldable upon the frame assembly; and further includes a hinge assembly for folding the frame assembly and the leg assembly; and also includes a sheet of material being attached to the frame assembly and being adapted for an infant to lie upon; and further includes a hood member being attachable to the frame assembly; and also includes a storage unit being removably secured to the frame assembly; and further includes a child restraining member being adjustably attached to the frame assembly.

Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes a plurality of parallel frame members, each of which has left and right columns. A plurality of coupling units are alternately disposed with the frame members, and each includes first left and right connecting rods and second left and right connecting rods. Each of the first left and right connecting rods has a first upper rod end that is pivoted to the upper column end of a respective one of the left and right columns of one of two adjacent ones of the frame members, and a first lower rod end that is opposite to the first upper rod end.

Abstract: A kind of camp bed for multi-use as a table, a chair, an easy chair, a bed, and a personal tent. It is constructed of four foldaway pipe frame seats to support the human body, and each of the foldaway pipe frame seats are connected by a pair of hinge joints, positioned at both right and left side of each seat frame, and are able to be fixed at any angle from 0° to 180°. It has a pair of foldaway pipe legs, positioned at the front and rear under the 2nd pipe frame seat, this means the 2nd of four connected foldaway pipe frame seats. Positioned under the 2nd pipe frame seat, the rear foldaway pipe leg has a pair of slide pipes that are able to slide backward to lengthen to the base and is held by a pair of rear stops at the rear end. It has support pipes arranged on each outside face of the hinge joints, positioned at both right and left sides of each seat frame, that support both ends of flexible tent poles used to hang the tent cloth on the flat bed, constructed from four pipe frame seats as in FIG.

Abstract: Lounger beds have a lying surface made of a textile structure clamped into a frame to permit a division of the lying surface into areas with different tension. A textile structure with elastic threads is fastened to longitudinal spars of the frame. The top side, of the longitudinal space has a curved construction form supporting surfaces for the textile structure only in an exterior area. The longitudinal spars have receiving grooves only on the exterior side for the edge of the textile structure to be clamped in.

Abstract: The present invention is a folding and telescopic structure that consists of two parallelograms (1) (2), which can be flattened in opposite directions, located on the same plane and joined articulately by two springs (17) from its front (3) and back (4) jambs. These jambs (3) (4), which are “U” shaped and hollow, allow the end (5) and intermediate (6) crossbars to lodge inside to totally occupy the space available inside the hollow jambs. The end crossbar (5) has a groove (8) in which to slide a first shaft (9) of the back jamb (4) at the same time that a it can turn counter-clockwise upon a second shaft (10) of the front jamb (3) . The intermediate crossbar (6) 15 moves in a similar way, but the hinge (13) that receives the second shaft (12) is not fixed on the intermediate crossbar (6), but can be slid across it. FIG. 1.

Abstract: An adjustable collapsing cot is disclosed which can be utilized in numerous situations including evacuations and military operations. The cot includes an outer frame member and an inner frame member which are both preferably divided into two sections and are both pivotable approximate their center point. Either section of the inner frame member can be adjusted to one or more elevation angles with respect to the outer frame member as desired by the user. A spring loaded webbing material is provided to safely support and cradle the user. Preferably, a mattress is provided and is disposed on top of the spring loaded webbing. One or more restraint belts can be provided to safely secure the user while he or she is utilizing the cot. Several accessories items, including an intervenes pole, message flag and miscellaneous item bag/compartment can be provided and attached to the cot. When it is desired to move the cot, the cot can be folded into an easily transportable configuration.

Abstract: A foldable trampoline having a jump cloth, a plurality of pull rods secured to cloth ears extending around the jump cloth, a frame having a plurality of hook holes formed on a top surface thereof, a plurality of spring elements engaged with the pull rods and within the hook holes, and a plurality of support rods respectively engaged within a plurality of thread holes formed on the frame. The frame is formed of a plurality of sections. One pair of sections has an L-shaped member with a thread hole formed at one end thereof. This pair of sections also has an upper strut extending outwardly from an upper end thereof. The thread hole of the L-shaped member is received within the end having the upper strut such that the thread hole of the L-shaped member is aligned with a thread hole formed on a bottom surface of the opposite end of the frame. Support rods can be extended through the various thread holes formed on the bottom sides of the frame so as to lock the frame sections together in a foldable arrangement.

Abstract: An adjustable collapsing cot is disclosed which can be utilized in numerous situations including evacuations and military operations. The cot includes an outer frame member and an inner frame member which are both preferably divided into two sections and are both pivotable approximate their center point. Either section of the inner frame member can be adjusted to one or more elevation angles with respect to the outer frame member as desired by the user. A spring loaded webbing material is provided to safely support and cradle the user. Preferably, a mattress is provided and is disposed on top of the spring loaded webbing. One or more restraint belts can be provided to safely secure the user while he or she is utilizing the cot. Several accessories items, including an intervenes pole, message flag and miscellaneous item bag/compartment can be provided and attached to the cot. When it is desired to move the cot, the cot can be folded into an easily transportable configuration.

Abstract: A locking pivot connector for a cot-chair back rest and a swivel joint for a sun shade supported by the back rest are disclosed. The locking pivot connector permits longitudinal placement of the back rest on the cot-chair with selective angular adjustment of the back rest on the cot-chair to allow its use as a cot, chair or chaise lounge. The sun shade swivel connection permits almost 360.degree. angular rotation of the sun shade by a spring-loaded ratchet assembly.

Abstract: This invention is a simplified combination backpack, cot and tent formed and integrated around a lightweight hinged metal frame which unfolds at hinge to form cot and internal tent frame structure. The tent, with draft skirt stored within the two halves of the folded frame, is then erected for shelter protection. After the frame is unfolded, the backpack will be suspended from the underside of the cot, off the ground and accessible from inside the tent through the cot fabric by means of a zipper.

Abstract: A lounge chair having an adjustable upper support section for either prone or seated use, where the upper support section is provided with a face opening and attachment means to removably attach a face pad, an abdominal/torso pad and a lumbar/breast pad. The upper support section may be inclined past horizontal and is supported by an upper end member of the frame. A pair of adjustable shoulder pads may also be attached to the upper support section. Preferably the face pad is thinner than the abdominal/torso pad and has a U-shape with the lateral sections being thicker than the bridging section.

Abstract: A lounge chair is disclosed that includes an upper body support portion, an aperture extending through said upper body support portion, and a movable flap secured to the upper body support portion for selectively covering and uncovering the aperture. In particular, the flap can be repositioned to cover and uncover an aperture through a upper body support portion without having to get up out of the chair and without having to reposition the upper body support portion.

Abstract: A tanning cot assembly is provided with a portable and foldable rigid support frame, a human-body support surface carried by the support frame, a face-opening frame carried by the support surface and having an interior face-opening, and an adjustably positioned head support only partially filling but spanning the face-opening frame interior face-opening.

Abstract: A portable cot that consists of a tubular framework that supports a cloth bed on the perimeter. The framework and bed is suspended from above by hanging webbing. The tubular members of the framework are connected together by hinges that allow the framework to folded into a small bundle of tubes. The hinges and webbing are arranged so that framework is locked into a rigid bed when weighted and yet is allowed to fold when unweighted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight backpack and its frame. The design of the frame accommodates use as a structure for shaping and supporting a recreational hiking or military infantry backpack while in a folded and compact arrangement, and additionally, accommodates use for shaping and supporting material for use as a sleeping cot able to support the body weight of a human while in and unfolded elongated arrangement. In either the folded or unfolded arrangement, the backpack may be easily removed or reattached to the frame. The cot material is also easily detachable for purposes of replacement of worn material and its arrangement in conjunction with the frame is also intended to serve in part as padding and back support for the wearer. The hinge and lock at the frame's hinge joints aids the user in fold out and break down of the frame and also adds strength to the frame while in both the folded and unfolded position.

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: The rectangular bed frame (1) of a folding bed is composed of two substantially symmetrical elements (2, 3), which are interconnected by hinges (4) in the symmetry plane lying between the two narrow sides (6) of the bed frame (1), so that they can fold on top of each other with their undersides. Along one of the long sides (5) both elements (2, 3) have swingable casters (15), whereupon the bed frame (1) can be easily moved during folding and transport.

Abstract: A portable cot which is light in weight, may be disassembled into a compact package but which forms a firm sleeping surface when assembled. The cot has a generally rectangular canvas surface with an elongated pocket along each side. Side rails are held in each of the pockets and three leg assemblies are affixed to the side rails by wire U-shaped legs pivotally attached to the bottom to a base bar and at the top to the side rails. Adjustable straps tighten the side rails against the legs and form a firm assembly with the base bars. The straps may be adjusted so that the bed can be made level even against a slanted surface.

Abstract: A lounge chair has a seat section of a selected width connected to a seatback section to provide adjustment of the seatback angle. A person may either sit upright in the chair, or lie on the chair in either the prone or supine positions. A chest support section having a width that is less than the width of the seat section is connected to the seat section so that a person sitting in the chair may place his feet on a surface upon which the lounge chair rests. A person lying face down on the chair may comfortably extend his hands and arms under the chair. An end section extending from the chest support section includes a face passage. A person lying face down on the chair may place his face in the passage and view reading material under the chair. The seat section includes front and rear portions that meet an angle between 158.degree. to 183.degree.

Abstract: A pair of boards are hinged together to form a double sided easel. The boards can be moved to a coplanar position to form a child's bed. The easel has a pair of easel trays that become legs for the bed. Side boards on the outer sides of the boards become side rails on the bed. End boards on the boards support the easel on a supporting surface and become a head board and a foot board for the bed.

Abstract: A convertible baby cot/tote bag is provided having a rectangularly shaped main frame across which the baby supporting sheet is secured. The long sides of the main frame are medially pivoted about a horizontal axis to permit the main frame to be shifted from a horizontal cot position to a tote bag position wherein the main frame is divided into two vertically adjacent subframes. Sheet material is secured to the under surface of the baby supporting sheet so as to define pockets for the storage of baby accessories when the apparatus is to be used as a tote bag.

Abstract: A cot--tent includes bedding and a tent for covering the bedding. The tent and bedding are supported on a frame which includes a pair of hollow tubular legs, an upright U-shaped tent support, and a pair of hinge members. The tent support and legs are pivotally attached to the hinge members. Each hinge member comprises a pair of interconnected opposing panel portions. Support plugs are inserted in the ends of the tubular legs to strengthen the legs.

Abstract: A chair assembly adaptable for comfortably supporting the abdomen of a pregnant woman in a prone position, the chair having a first, second and third support frame, the third support frame adjustable with respect to the first and second support frame for rotation from a horizontal position to a substantially vertical position, the third support frame having an adjustable abdomen support longitudinally positioned between its ends for cooperation with cushions positioned on the first support frame and the third support frame in order to support the abdomen of a pregnant woman while she reclines in a prone position.

Abstract: A cot-tent which insulates against the loss of heat by convection, conduction, and radiation and which is unusually simple to manufacture, use and store.

Abstract: A nestable cot (C1) has a web (3) of material on which an occupant of the cot can lay. The web is attached to a frame (F) which includes a plurality of rods (R1-R4) one of which extends along each side of the web. End connectors (5) are provided for connecting respective ends of adjacent rods to interconnect the rods and complete the frame. Each end connector includes an elongate housing (7) having an opening (25, 27) at each end in which respective ends of adjacent rods are received. The cot is supported in an elevated position off the ground by a pedestal (33) formed intermediate the length of the housing. The pedestal projects inwardly from an inner face (19) of the housing and extends downwardly a distance sufficient to elevate the web of material off the ground. A pad (49) is attachable to the bottom of the pedestal.

Abstract: An improved rest cot is provided which includes a plurality of elongate support members arranged to form a frame having a canvas or cloth panel secured thereto. The ends of the support members are attached to each other using specially designed corner pieces. Each corner piece includes a downwardly extending leg constructed of multiple tubular sections. The leg of one corner piece is designed to nest within the leg of another corner piece so that storage of the cots in a stacked configuration is facilitated. Each corner piece also includes two open attachment sections each designed to receive one support member. The attachment sections individually include multiple engagement members sized to receive a support member. Once a support member is received between the engagement members, they are urged together against the support member using a collar which is secured to the corner piece by a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable lounge with body supports which are adjustable to conform with body frames of different girths and heights. It is ergonomically correct to alleviate stress on the lower back, head, neck and legs by reducing pressure while relaxing.

Abstract: A mobile lounge is provided consisting of a base frame having foldable legs attached thereto and a seat section and back section pivotally attached with respect to the base frame. The foldable legs, seat section and back section are all foldable against the base frame to form a compact unit for storage or transport.

Abstract: A support assembly designed to be mounted on or used directly in combination with a lounge chair or like structure to facilitate the face-down reclining of a person on the lounge chair in order to expose his back to the sun's rays without hypertension of the neck. The support assembly includes a base extending transversely across preferably a backrest portion of the lounge chair and has an opening formed therein having a specifically structured periphery which confronts the face of the user in a manner which allows a major portion of the surface of the face including the nose, mouth, etc. to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A completely collapsible chaise-cot deriving an unique compact folding characteristic from a folding transverse foot-base support structure. The folding support structure gives an increased compactable collapsibility to this invention over the folding chairs and cots of prior inventions. Earlier art, although achieving a modicum of collapsibility for cots, lawn chairs and the like, was devoid of full and compact collapsibility because no provisions had been made by the inventors to fold the common transverse base and upper frame supporting structures. The long felt need, therefore, for a folding, completely collapsible transverse foot-base support structure has been fulfilled by this invention and the art form has achieved a new level of utility as a result.

Abstract: An improved universal couch characterized by comprising two sets of bed-frame, three sets of base-frame, two positioning rods and supporting rods, two connecting frames and couch-surfaces, wherein three sets of base-frame consist of two separated elements and a cover plate respectively, and the connecting frame is used to connect two couch frames, so that by means of the above elements, the couch frames can be put into the looped sheaths sewed up at the both sides of the couch-surface material, and then they can be assembled respectively with three sets of baseframe to become a completed universal couch, since the positioning rod and the supporting rod, which are pivoted at the frame of the rear couch frame, can be used to raise and support the rear couch surface, and to adjust its angle of elevation in order to have the function of an improved universal couch.

Abstract: A readily set-up and knocked-down portable bed assembly for animals or persons includes flexible sheeting for supporting such animal or person and a frame assembly which includes a plurality of interengageable short side members, connectable to the flexible sheeting so as to brace and support the flexible sheeting. Each frame side member includes opposite end portions interengageable with opposed complementary end portions of adjacently - positionable frame side members. For ready set up, the frame side members are adapted such that by linking of all but one pair of opposed frame side members end portions, the last non-linked opposed end portions of adjacently positioned frame side members overlap in the planar position, and are readily connectable by moving the non-linked end portions to a position skewed from the planar position of the otherwise partially assembled structure, in which position the flexible sheeting is bowed.

Abstract: A foldable framework and foldable objects such as stretchers, foldable beds, foldable bridges and the like embodying such framework. The framework comprises first and second carrier rod assemblies linked to each other by foldable connecting means, each such assembly comprising four rods linked by three joints, a central joint and two peripheral joints so designed that the extreme rods of the two carrier rod assemblies swing in different planes. In consequence, in the folded state the extreme rods of one carrier rod assembly come to rest between the extreme rods of the other carrier rod assembly.

Abstract: An article of furniture in the nature of a cot for supporting a sunbather is disclosed. The cot comprises a rectangular, rigid frame of parallel extending, spaced apart frame members defining a planar peripheral support for a sheet of translucent, open mesh netting material stretched across the frame in position for supporting the sunbather's body. Foldable, U-shaped legs of tubular construction support the frame in vertical spaced relationship above a supporting surface. A pair of rectangular, planar reflectors are swingably secured to the frame side members to angle downwardly and inwardly beneath the supporting netting to reflect the sun's rays upwardly against the lower side of the sunbather's body. The frame members and the reflectors are constructed for folding at the middle of the cot to permit the article to be folded to a compact condition for transportability.

Abstract: An improved lounge chair to support a person adjustable from a sitting to a prone position, the portion of said chair supporting the person's upper body having an opening provided therein large enough so that when a person's face is placed against the opening, the eyes, nose and mouth are unobstructed by any portion of the chair.