Abstract: A shopping carriage hammock sling is provided to assist a care-giver when shopping with an infant. The shopping carriage hammock sling is removeably attached to a shopping carriage while the care-giver shops and the infant typically sleeps. The device includes a hammock, a belting strap and an interlocking strap to securely strap an infant to the hammock, and extension straps with fasteners to removeably engage the shopping cart.

Abstract: A hanging hammock having a semi-rigid frame that provides the hammock with the shape of a wave during use.

Abstract: A hammock stand has a plurality of legs, support rods, and a cross brace that couples at least one leg to at least one of the support rods such that the hammock stand collapses in a single movement.

Abstract: A free standing frame for suspending a seat therefrom and for relative back and forth swinging thereto, comprises a support base wherein a pair of rear legs are longer than a pair of front legs to provide stability, a pair of frame sections that are assembleable to form a banana or C-shaped frame centered above the rear legs and having an upper end for suspending a seat and a lower end, and means for connecting the lower end of the frame to the base and orienting the frame and the center of gravity relative to the rear legs.

Abstract: A hammock/hanging bed with a web stretched across a typically round support frame and supported via tension member lines/rods/material to one or more overhead points. The device is extremely stable and has excellent strength to weight ratio. The web can be drawn taut, without compromising stability or strength, providing the user with an effectively flat, comfortable area to sleep or relax. The invention allows freedom of motion, has aesthetic appeal (and thereby marketing value), is safer than prior art, and is suitable for either a single user or more than one person at a time. Means for disassembly of the hammock/bed into components via connectors such as hinges and/or joints are also comprised by the invention.

Abstract: A rocking machine automatically imparts a continuous, rocking motion to an occupant recumbent on a hammock. One end of the rocking machine is attached to a fixed location. The other end of the rocking machine is attached to a conventional hammock, which is attached to a second fixed location. The rocking machine has a container that houses a periodically reversing geared motor. Operation of the motor is controlled by an electrical circuit having a shaft attached to one end of a torsional spring. The other end of the torsional spring is connected to the hammock. A pressure sensitive switch becomes actuated and moves to a closed position, enabling supply of power to the geared motor that initiates a continuous rocking motion, when the hammock becomes occupied. The electrical circuit provides periodically reversing oscillations while monitoring current to the motor, and decreases the period between oscillations until it matches the natural period of oscillation of the spring-occupant weight system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspended sleeping bag comprising upper and lower parts and fixing elements which are arranged on the foot and head ends thereof, thereby making it is possible to fix at two points which are distant with respect to each other and embodied in the form of a rope, strap, ribbon, a cut fabric strip or a strip of another tensile strength material. The lower part, in contrast to the upper part, absorbs tensile forces in a longitudinal direction and leads them to the fixing points along the lines which radially converge in the area of an assembly point or fixing point, respectively.

Abstract: A motorized hammock swinging assembly automatically swings a hammock back and forth. A housing has a motor operationally connected with a crankshaft assembly. A cable is attached to a crankshaft of the crankshaft assembly and to the hammock such that when the motor is operation, the crankshaft rotates causing the cable to be pulled back and forth. The reciprocating cable causes the hammock to be swayed back and forth. The housing can be frame mounted such that the frame is secured to the ground at its point of operation, or the housing can be mounted to a structure such as a tree. The motor can be run by a battery located within the housing or by a source of AC electrical power, which source can be used to charge the battery or by a solar cell.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, Hinging Chair Stand (100), a Hinging Chair Stand includes first and second support members (200 and 202) coupled to one another at the intermediate portion. (210) The support members each have a leg portion (206a and 206b) that is adapted to rest on a base and an arm portion (204a and 204b) adapted to suspend a hanging chair over a region defined by the leg portions 220. A pair of attachment members (212) may be coupled to ends of the arm portions to suspend the hanging chair over the region.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a hammock support includes a helically shaped support member having a first end and a second end, the support member adapted to rest on a base and a pair of stability members coupled to the support member and adapted to prevent the support member from rotating around the axis of the support member. The support member is adapted to couple a first hammock to the support member at the first and second ends and a second hammock to the support member adjacent the first and second ends.

Abstract: An inflatable hammock mattress includes a body defining an inflatable cavity and being removably positionable onto a hammock. The body has an arcuate bottom portion and a non-planar top portion integral therewith. A plurality of side rails are connected to the top portion and extend around the perimeter of the body for assisting a user to maintain stability during operating conditions. The mattress further includes a plurality of valves disposed at one end of the body and a power-operated device including a plurality of toggling switches for automatically inflating and deflating the mattress.

Abstract: A hammock is described that has a concave across the mid portion of its hammock bed, a rigid curved bar extending between opposite sides of the hammock bed, beneath its concave, and a flexible strap extending taut between opposite ends of the rigid curved bar beneath the concave.

Abstract: A water-swung hammock includes a floatable body for supporting a main body frame including at least one leg support for securing the main body frame to the floatable body. A staging platform may be coupled to the main body frame and capable of supporting a user. A swingable sheet may be provided for supporting the user and includes a support for swingable suspension of the swingable sheet relative to the main body frame. A water-swinging pendular assembly may be coupled to the main body frame for receiving water movement and thereby imparting motive power to the swingable sheet of the water-swung hammock.

Abstract: This is a hammock for a sailboat. This invention allows the user of this specially designed hammock to maximize the space above the cabin top. It is attached at three points of attachment as described in the application and may be attached using a variety of means. Embodiments of this invention have been disclosed and described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made to this invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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 hammock includes a bed made of a piece of flexible material gathered by folding at opposite ends. Ropes are attached to the gathered ends whereby the bed can be suspended from trees. The edges of the bed are drawn apart along a tension axis which is diagonal to the suspension axis, giving the bed the shape of a non-equilateral polygon so that one can lie diagonally across the suspension axis, whereby the back is well supported.

Abstract: A hammock is provided with a pair of tubular sheaths which can be drawn toward one another to furl the hammock while it is suspended from trees.

Abstract: A hammock system for allowing an individual to efficiently enter and exit the hammock in a safe manner. The hammock system includes a support frame, and a cradle frame having opposing ends pivotally attached to the support frame. The cradle frame has a middle section surrounded by two opposing side sections, wherein the side sections are at an angle with respect to the middle section forming a concave structure. A mattress is preferably positioned upon the cradle frame. A catch member may be attached to the support frame and removably connected to the cradle frame to retain the cradle frame in a sofa position.

Abstract: A sun visor is described for mounting on the front spreader bar of a hammock, so that it extends up from and over the front spreader bar. It includes a stabilizer spar operatively connected to the front spreader bar and extending outward therefrom through and under the ropes of the hammock's clew.

Abstract: A sun visor is described for mounting on the front spreader bar of a hammock, so that it extends up from and over the front spreader bar. It includes a stabilizer spar operatively connected to the front spreader bar and extending outward therefrom through and under the ropes of the hammock's clew.

Abstract: A hammock is described which has a bed surface of quilted strips contiguously interwoven into a surface that is soft and relatively smooth. Each strip comprises an interior fill layer of polyester fiber stitched in place between a top layer and bottom layer of weather resistant fabric.

Abstract: A support assembly for a hammock includes a base unit having a base body and a tubular member extending upwardly from the base body to define a shaft-receiving bore therein, and a canvas-mounting unit including a shaft that is mounted rotatably in the shaft-receiving bore, and that has an upper end protruding upwardly and outwardly from the shaft-receiving bore, and a holding seat fixed to the upper end of the shaft for co-rotation therewith.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a hammock support includes a helically shaped support member having a first end and a second end, the support member adapted to rest on a base and a pair of stability members coupled to the support member and adapted to prevent the support member from rotating around the axis of the support member. The support member is adapted to couple a first hammock to the support member at the first and second ends and a second hammock to the support member adjacent the first and second ends.

Abstract: An ultra lightweight hammock for suspension between two trees includes a rectangular top panel joined along at least three side and end edges to a bottom panel. An elongate opening permits access between the top and bottom panels. Tubular sleeves form each end of the hammock and receive elongate webs which extend from the ends of the tubular sleeves around an adjacent tree to be secured by an adjustable buckle attachment. An option pocket may be formed in the bottom panel to receive a sleeping pad.

Abstract: A hammock stand includes faux bamboo nodes formed periodically along the tubular component, which a color highlighted for simulating a bamboo appearance.

Abstract: A water-swung hammock is an aquatic relaxation apparatus including floatable body means adapted to support a main body frame including leg support means adapted to secure said main body frame to said floatable body means, a staging platform including means for attachment to said main body frame adapted to support a user, a swingable sheet adapted to support a user including means for rigid support, means for swingable suspension and water-swinging means pendular associated to said main body frame adapted to receive water movement for motive power for said water-swung hammock.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a HAMMOCK design which compensates for sag. The lower part of the HAMMOCK becomes level when occupied and allows the user to lie flat on the back or the side as in a bed. The HAMMOCK is equally suited for recreation and camping and is simple to make and easy to install.

Abstract: Pants convertible into a hammock comprise a pair of pant legs separable by unfastening front and back fasteners extending from the waist to crotch of the pant legs, each pant leg openable to a flat formation by unfastening an inseam fastener, the opened pant legs convertible into a hammock configuration by abutting and fastening together bottom edges of the pant legs, wherein the hammock pants may be suspended from an adjacent structure by inserting a pair of rigid rods into sleeves provided at the waist portion of the pant legs in the hammock configuration, and by unfolding a plurality of straps attached to the inside surfaces of the pant legs and extending the straps from the ends of the rigid rods to anchor points on the adjacent structure.

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 hammock assembly includes a left frame and a right frame opposite to and pivoted to the left frame such that the left and right frames are rotatable relative to each other between an unfolded position, in which, mounting ends of the left and right frames are moved away from each other, and a folded position, in which, the mounting ends of said left and right frames move toward each other. A bedding sheet is disposed above the left and right frames, and has two opposite ends respectively connected to the mounting ends of the left and right frames such that the bedding sheet will be stretched when the left and right frames are disposed at the unfolded position and that the bedding sheet will be folded when the left and right frames are disposed at the folded position.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a piece of flexible material gathered by folding at opposite ends. Ropes are attached to the gathered ends whereby the bed can be suspended from trees. The edges of the bed are drawn apart along a tension axis which is diagonal to the suspension axis, giving the bed the shape of a non-equilateral polygon so that one can lie diagonally across the suspension axis, whereby the back is well supported.

Abstract: A hammock/hanging bed with a web stretched across a typically round support frame and supported via tension member lines/rods/material to one or more overhead points. The device is extremely stable and has excellent strength to weight ratio. The web can be drawn taut, without compromising stability or strength, providing the user with an effectively flat, comfortable area to sleep or relax. The invention allows freedom of motion, has aesthetic appeal (and thereby marketing value), is safer than prior art, and is suitable for either a single user or more than one person at a time. Means for disassembly of the hammock/bed into components via connectors such as hinges and/or joints are also comprised by the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is an elastomeric sling furniture gasket including a substantially rod shaped member adapted to be longitudinally received and laterally retained in a tubing slot, a flexible but resilient gasket sheet depending substantially the length of the rod shaped member and adapted to extend out of the tubing slot, and a fabric affixing means on the gasket sheet distal to the rod shaped member adapted to rigidly secure a fabric material forming a support area for an occupant.

Abstract: A hammock is provided with a pair of tubular sheaths which can be drawn toward one another to furl the hammock while it is suspended from trees.

Abstract: An ultra lightweight hammock for suspension between two trees includes a rectangular top panel joined along at least three side and end edges to a bottom panel. An elongate opening permits access between the top and bottom panels. Tubular sleeves form each end of the hammock and receive elongate webs which extend from the ends of the tubular sleeves around an adjacent tree to be secured by an adjustable buckle attachment. An option pocket may be formed in the bottom panel to receive a sleeping pad.

Abstract: A device having an equipment cover configuration and a sleeping apparatus configuration is provided for protecting equipment when the device is in the equipment cover configuration and for protecting a user from the elements when the device is in a sleeping apparatus configuration. The device can contain both an outer layer and an inner layer with padding sandwiched between the outer and inner layer. In addition, the device can contain an insulation layer to increase the comfort level of the device when used as a sleeping apparatus. The device can also contain a liner that prevents contaminants from the equipment from staining the interior of the device. In an alternative embodiment, the device can have a plurality of suspension structures for suspending the device above the ground when used as a sleeping apparatus.

Abstract: A hammock assembly has a bed net, a pair of support frames to support the bed net, and a connection tube set. The connection tube set has a first tube and a second tube engaging with the first tube. The first tube has a distal protrusion. The second tube has a through hole to receive the distal protrusion of the first tube. Each support frame has a joint and three support rods. The joint has a transverse round hole to receive the connection tube set, three lower circular holes to receive the support rods, a first threaded hole communicating with the transverse round hole, and three second threaded holes each communicating with the corresponding lower circular holes.

Abstract: A hammock assembly has a bed net, a pair of support frames to support the bed net, and a connection tube set. The connection tube set has a first tube and a second tube engaging with the first tube. The first tube has a distal protrusion. The second tube has a through hole to receive the distal protrusion of the first tube. Each support frame has a joint and three support rods. The joint has a transverse round hole to receive the connection tube set, three lower circular holes to receive the support rods, a first threaded hole communicating with the transverse round hole, and three second threaded holes each communicating with the corresponding lower circular holes.

Abstract: A hammock and support system is disclosed which uses a simple boat dock post and dock structure to support the entire weight of a hammock and person lying in the hammock.

Abstract: A hammock assembly has a bed net, and a foldable support frame. The bed net has two opposite hoop devices. The foldable support frame has a pair of base rods, a pair of left lifting rods, a pair of right lifting rods, two pairs of connectors, two pairs of connection rods, a pair of connection bars, and a pair of hook devices. One pair of connectors fasten the base rods and the right lifting rods together. The other pair of connectors fasten the base rods and the left lifting rods together. One hook device is connected to the right lifting rods. The other hook device is connected to the left lifting rods. One connection bar is disposed on one right lifting rod and connected to the other right lifting rod. The other connection bar is disposed on one left lifting rod and connected to the other left lifting rod. One pair of connection rods are disposed on the corresponding base rods and connected to the corresponding right lifting rods.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of fabric, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the fabric bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.

Abstract: A portable hammock designed to be used between any two rigid structures includes leg standards removably attached to opposite ends of a flexible hammock material with said leg standards removably attached to the two rigid structures. Loops of material connected to opposite ends of the flexible hammock material encase a portion of a strap rod. A system of flexible straps and hooks connect the leg standards to the flexible hammock material and the rigid structures. Two legs removably coupled to a rigid member form the leg standards. The legs and strap rods are in sections and the legs are easily removed from attachment with the rigid member permitting the portable hammock's size to be minimized during non-use. When disassembled, the portable hammock fits into a carrying bag no larger than a gym bag. In one embodiment, the portable hammock is erected between a tree and a motorcycle.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed portion connected between two dowel assemblies. Each dowel assembly has a main tube with two open ends and two end sections retractably received in the two open ends of the main tube. Each of the end section has an engaging slot for being connected with two clews.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of flexible, breathable material, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of flexible, breathable material, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hanging chair that is capable of accommodating more than one individual. Also provided is a hanging chair that includes a suspension structure that distributes the increased load that is associated with having more than one person in the chair over a length of the overhead support. By distributing the load, the possibility of the overhead support or the suspension structure failing is, inmost situations, reduced. The present invention further provides a hanging chair that is capable of rotating about a vertical axis without causing binding or twisting of the suspension structure.

Abstract: A hammock frame has different parts that can be disassembled and that have small sizes to facilitate packaging and transport. The hammock frame includes front and rear legs. A bridging unit rests on and is connected detachably to the front and rear legs. Front and rear hanger rods are connected detachably to front and rear ends of the bridging unit. Each hanger rod is disposed between a pair of auxiliary support rods which have lower ends connected detachably to the bridging unit, and upper ends connected detachably to the hanger rods. A pair of flexible suspending units have upper ends connected detachably to the hanger rods and lower ends connected to a bed member for suspending the bed member swingably on the hammock frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to wilderness camping and backpacking, specifically to increasing the overall comfort of tent sleeping by elevating the sleeper and tent from ground contact and conditions while keeping pack weight comfort of the invention conducive to backpacking use.

Abstract: An improved spreader bar for spreading apart the cords which connect the body supporting member of a hammock to a support structure and suspend it therefrom is disclosed. The spreader bar is positioned adjacent each of the longitudinal end portions of the body supporting member and is provided with spaced apertures which receive the cords therein. The spreader bar is curved outwardly relative to the body supporting member in order to evenly distribute the suspension forces exerted on the aperture walls by the cords. The spreader bar is also split proximal to or at the apertures into upper and lower members to provide access to the apertures through top portions thereof when the upper and lower members are separated and thereby facilitate insertion of the cords therein when the upper and lower members are separated.

Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of fabric, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the fabric bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.