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 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 foldable hanging bed includes a hanging bed fabric, main support tubes, pillar support tubes, pillars tubes, side support tubes, transverse connecting tubes, iron check elements, hanging chain fitting elements, and shoes. The upper portion of each of the main support tubes is connected to a pillar tube, and is provided with an iron check element. At the upper end of the pillar tube is provided a hanging chain or rope fitting element. At the lower ends of the side support tubes are provided shoes. Around the side support tubes are provided sponge sleeves, which are easier for hand operation when the bed is supported or folded. At both ends of the fabric are provided lining tubes, on which the hanging chains or ropes are disposed. The bed fabric is sleeved over the hanging chain or rope fitting elements via the hanging chain or rope.

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 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 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 and a hammock bag are combined to permit use of a hammock on cooler days. The hammock has a generally rectangular body section with given dimensions, an upper surface, parallel side edges, and parallel top and bottom edges. The hammock bag is adapted for releasable attachment to the upper surface of the hammock rectangular body section with side ties that attach to the side edges of the hammock body section. The hammock bag has a flexible rectangular center section with dimensions generally corresponding to the dimensions of the hammock body section, and parallel side edges positioned adjacent the body section side edges; first and second side sections extending inwardly from the center section side edges over the center section; and releasable ties extending from the center section side edges to attach the bag to the body section side edges.

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 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: 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 which comprises a bed having an entrance slit, situated in the same vertical plane as its longitudinal axis of symmetry and located on one side of its center of symmetry. The bed is provided with a self closing feature for the entrance slit. This feature is located at the mid point of the bed's short side, where the entrance slit begins. The bed has a bundle of gathered folds, situated at both its ends. The bundle is made of each short side of a rectangular sheet which forms the bed. A ridge line goes through each opposite bundle of gathered folds, where it is connected to each suspending rope.

Abstract: A suspended sanitary seat or seating arrangement having a main strap including a first linear portion that transitions into a concaved seat portion, which in turn transitions into a second linear portion. The main strap is configured having a first end and a second end that are used to securely, but removably fix the suspended sanitary seat from a suitable support structure. A transverse strap is further included that extends between lower portions of the first and second linear portions of the main strap to provide support for a user's back while seated in the suspended sanitary seat.

Abstract: There is a disclosed a rotatable seat which comprises a substantially rectangular seat element made of a flexible material and having a centrally disposed hole. The seat element is suspended from two parallel poles which in turn are suspended from the ends of a third pole. The third pole itself is suspended by means of ropes from a fixed point.

Abstract: A hanging chair is disclosed which includes use of a mesh fabric for a seat and back support portion. Also included in the hanging chair's design is a single fabric panel for a seat and back portion.

Abstract: A hammock which has a netted fabric covering and a tarp suspended above it, form a structure similar to a tent suspended above ground. The tarp, made of waterproof lightweight fabric, is attached to the netted fabric in the middle and hangs down on either side of the hammock. The tarp can also be pulled out by the corners to form a canopy over the hammock by means of ropes tied to a branch of a tree or other support. Pockets attached to the underside of the hammock are large enough to hold clothing and other gear. These pockets also provide insulation from the cold. The main support comes from a single rope for each end attached through a sleeve which gives extreme stability. Elastic straps connected to the ends of the tarp adjust for stress to the tarp and netting as weight is applied to the hammock. A section of webbing sewn to the top of the head end of the netting and to the underside of the tarp provide a drop space between the tarp and netting which allows for condensation run off.

Abstract: A portable ledge apparatus and method which may be quickly set up by a single user wherein four support arms fold into position from a central retaining member.

Abstract: A hammock is composed of a net, two side ropes fastened to two longitudinal sides of the net, two support rods fastened near the longitudinal ends of the net, and two suspension hooks. The support rods are made up of an upper rod piece and a lower rod piece. The upper rod piece and the lower rod piece form therebetween a net locating recess for locating the net, and two rope holes for locating the two side ropes.

Abstract: A hammock structure comprising an assembled frame and a detachable hammock. The frame includes two horizontal tubes for support on the ground, four L-shaped connecting tubes fitted respectively with two ends of each horizontal tube, four extension tubes fitted with the connecting tubes, two U-shaped tubes fitted with the ends of the extension tubes and two reinforcing chains connected between each two connecting tubes. The hammock includes two rod members each of which is formed with several through holes. A fastening hook is screwed into one end of each through hole to engage with a securing ring. A main cord at one end of the hammock is hung on the fastening hook, while a hanging cord is tied with each securing ring. Each hanging cord is further hung on a ring member to permit detachable engagement of the hammock on the frame.

Abstract: A suspended hammock for mountaineering is provided for suspending a climber adjacent a substantially vertical face of a mountain. The hammock includes a supporting membrane which forms a bed of a size to support the climber in a substantially prone position, and a `T`-shaped supporting frame to which the bed is attached by a plurality of suspension straps. The straps are positioned along the edges of the bed, with one strap being positioned at each side of the head end, two straps being positioned on each side in the middle, and a fourth strap being positioned on each side at the foot end of the bed. The straps can be adjusted in length by means of a buckle. The `T`-frame comprises a spreader bar and a cross bar, with the spreader bar being attached to the cross bar at it's midpoint. The suspension straps are attached in a spaced relationship to the first and second ends of the spreader bar.

Abstract: A four-point rope sling hammock system (10) including a rope sling bed (12) connected to a stand (14) by four chains (16, 18, 20, 22) each extending between respective bed spreader bars (34, 36) and stand support members (44A, 44B) in a line generally parallel to the longitudinal axis (28) of hammock bed (12).

Abstract: A hammock construction includes an elongated, tubular frame having symmetrical serpentine end portions which are supported above a supporting surface, and further includes a hammock which is supported between the end portions of the frame with hanger assemblies. The frame is supported either on two transverse legs or on a central rotatable pedestal which allows the hammock to rotate with respect to the supporting surface. The hanger assemblies each consist of an extension rod connected to a respective end of the frame, a V-shaped hanger rod and a hanger spar. The extension rod includes a plurality of reverse, or serpentine, bends therein for adjustably receiving the hanger rod of the hanger assembly. The hanger spar consists of an elongated tubular rod having a longitudinal groove therein. The V-shaped hanger rod includes two legs which diverge outwardly from an apex terminating in free ends. The free ends of the hanger rod are bent inwardly and are received into the open ends of the tubular hanger spar.

Abstract: A sofa system includes a unitary perimetric baseframe including a front panel, a rear panel and opposing side panels. The system also includes a hollow back portion having front and rear edges and an integral internal rigid frame, the back portion rotationally mounted between the side panels and to the rear panel by rear longitudinal hinge elements secured between said rear edge of a top portion and the rear panel. The system also includes a unitary seat portion having a front and rear edge and a rigid base, in which the seat portion is rotationally mounted between the side panels and to the front panel by a front longitudinal hinge element that is secured between the front edge of the rigid base of the seat portion and the front panel. Arms may, if desired, be rotationally mounted to the sides of the baseframe.

Abstract: A sectional sofa assembly including a dual seat reclining section attached to a sofa. The dual reclining section includes a pair of reclining seats that are positionable between an adjacent position where the reclining seats are positioned adjacent to one another and a separated position where an armrest module is connectable between the reclining seats. The modules of the sectional sofa assembly are detachably connected together in selected positions by male and female connector portions. The armrest module includes an armrest surface that forms a top-opening lid to a compartment. The armrest module further includes a tabletop and a bottom drawer.

Abstract: A hammock style campers' toilet seat for suspension between trees. The toilet seat includes a web of support straps for lending longitudinal and lateral strength to the seat, and a resilient stiffener ring running about the toilet opening for lending stiffness to the relatively flexible seat about the toilet opening.

Abstract: A hammock for a child's cot, stand or frame which provides a relatively soft and rockable surface on which to lay a resting or sleeping child. The hammock comprises a generally rectangular shaped frame shaped to fit within a cot or to be suspended from a stand or frame, the shaped frame supports a fabric hammock region to which is attached supporting means to enable the hammock region to act as a sleeping platform suspended from the cot, stand or frame.

Abstract: A portable sleeper is provided for a truck and comprises at least four anchors connected to the posts at the four corners of the cab or to the bed of a pickup truck. A flexible generally rectangular flat, webbed support surface is connected at its four corners to the anchors by means of a belt buckle coupling so that the portable sleeper can be selectively tensioned into a taut support surface on which the user of the vehicle may recline.

Abstract: An infant cradle comprising a support stand and a hammock that is suspended from the support stand. The support stand has a ground engaging base member, an upright member extending upwardly at an inclined angle in relation to the base member and a support member that extends away from the upright member. A spring is suspended from the support member, and in turn a hammock is suspended from the lower end of the spring. The hammock comprises a loop of sheet material which is gathered at the point where it is suspended from the spring. Second gathers are formed at either side of the spring, and the hammock is spread by a spreader bar that extends between the second gathers so as to hold the hammock open as it hangs from the spring. The upright member is inclined such that the hammock hangs substantially over the center of the base member.

Abstract: A biaxial rocking swinging hammock frame is comprised of two bipods for supporting a hammock with two connecting rope-like ends. The first bipod has an apex adapted for securing one connecting end of the hammock thereto and a foot upon which the bipod pivots along a first bipod pivot axis. The second bipod has an apex opposing the apex of the first bipod. The second bipod apex is adapted for securing the other connecting end of the hammock to suspend the hammock. The second bipod has a foot upon which the second bipod pivots along a second bipod pivot axis. Link means connect the feet for locating and holding the foot and pivot axis of the first bipod below the second bipod and the foot and pivot axis of the second bipod below the first bipod.

Abstract: A pillow and a slot are added to an otherwise conventional hammock. The pillow is mounted atop the hammock adjacent a longitudinal edge, mid-length of the hammock so that the transverse axis of symmetry of hammock bisects the pillow. The slot has a predetermined longitudinal extent and is also positioned mid-length of the hammock and is bisected by the transverse axis of symmetry. The pillow and slot are on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the hammock. A first individual standing in the slot may massage a second recumbent individual whose head is supported by the pillow and whose feet may extend through the slot and rest atop the floor below the hammock or may rest atop the hammock on opposite sides of the first individual.

Abstract: A collapsible, self-supporting, fully portable hammock assembly in which the supporting framework is fabricated of light weight metal components. The apparatus can be quickly and easily extended from a compact, collapsible configuration into a self-supporting highly stable structure which safely carries the hammock. When the apparatus is in its folded configuration, it is mounted on a wheeled base assembly which permits easy transport of the collapsed apparatus from place to place.

Abstract: Four rectangular cushion sections are flexibly interconnected along certain of their top and bottom edges by three hinges. The resulting mattress-like article may be variously folded and unfolded to function as a bed, exercise mat, day couch, or ottoman, and can also be compactly stored.

Abstract: A baby playpen-bassinet combination is disclosed in which the playpen has a bottom and four sides extending upwardly from the bottom, with one edge portion of the side secured to the bottom, and the opposite edge portions free. A bassinet is releasably mountable on the opposite free edge portions of the playpen for locating the bassinet in a more accessible position, requiring less bending and lifting in handling a baby for naps, diaper changing and dressing.

Abstract: A flexible tube of fabric (1) is supported by a plurality of parallel shafts (3) arranged in the tube's interior, such that a sling of fabric is suspended toward the center of the tube between two of the shafts. The shafts, or cylindrical rollers journaled thereon, rotate freely, allowing the tube to rotate. A person reclining in the sling of fabric obtains uniform body support and can easily turn over. Shaft rotation can be braked for convenient entry/exit of the occupant, with brakes designed to automatically disengage when the occupant is in the sling. The shape of the fabric tube can be varied to provide contoured body support.

Abstract: A tensioned bed which comprises first and second parallel support rods which can be mounted to a fixed support structure. A flexible rectangular sheet of limited stretchability has a spreader rod attached to one end of the sheet, with the end wrapped about one of the support rods such that the spreader bar extends parallel to the rod. The opposed sheet ends has a hem which receives the other support rod, a pair straps are attached to the spreader bar and extend along and are attached to the sheet sides. The free ends of the straps are engaged by buckles attached to the sheet proximate the hemmed edge.

Abstract: The head of a hammock is maintained in a spread condition and attached to its support ropes by an extruded elongate member having open and closed longitudinal slots within which the ends of the hammock support ropes and the corresponding head of the hammock are respectively secured, with the transverse profile of each slot being of a substantially C-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A portable hammock support includes a first pair of ground engaging members pivotally connected to each other and aligned with each other and a second pair of ground engaging members pivotally connected to each other and aligned with each other. The first and second pairs of ground engaging members are disposed substantially parallel to each other. A first U-shaped element has one leg pivotally connected to one of the first pair of ground engaging members and a second leg pivotally connected to one of the second pair of ground engaging members. A second U-shaped element has one leg pivotally connected to the other of the first pair of ground engaging members and its other leg pivotally connected to the other of the second pair of ground engaging members. A hammock has one end fixed to a base of the first U-shaped element and its other end releasably connected to a base of the second U-shaped element.

Abstract: A covered hammock includes an upper fabric cover, comprised of an upper nonwoven fabric connected to a lower woven fabric border-supported by means of a, collapsible pole that is secured to the outside of said cover and is shaped in the form of a rounded arch that is parallel to the lateral ends of a lower fabric support which is trapezoidal in shape and whose lateral ends are adapted with means for suspension above ground to stationary fixtures such as trees. The upper fabric cover and lower fabric support are connected, by means creating an enclosed space suitable for a reclining person, and accessible by selective fasteners strategically placed in said cover. A rain cover with window and zippered opening is attachable to an upper side of said lower support and may be opened and secured in place with fasteners over said cover in inclement weather.

Abstract: A storage hammock usable for a variety of purposes, including the safe and effective storage of toys in a child's room, consists of an isosceles right triangular body of netting bound along its edges so that when suspended by its corners a pouch is formed thereby in which objects may be stored. Rings for hanging the hammock from a room corner are placed at each of the apices of the triangular body member.

Abstract: A portable seat for suspension between spaced supports is provided comprising a flexible seating member having rigid side edge members and rigid suspension members spaced outwardly from and generally parallel thereto, the suspension members and the rigid side edge members having securing means adjacent the ends thereof, each side edge member being adjustably secured to its associated suspension member by a length of rope slidably threaded through the securing means so that the spacing between the side edge members and the suspension members can be adjusted by varying the effective rope length, which effective length is maintained by preventing movement of the rope back through the securing means after the desired distance between side edge members and suspension means is achieved. For sway prevention each rope length may be threaded through the securing means to provide both parallel legs and diagonally crossed legs.

Abstract: A baby hammock should be washable. Therefore, any non-washable components should be easily removable from the washable components. The reassembly of the components should be simple. For this purpose the present hammock has longitudinal, open ended pockets or channels extending along the upper edges of the side panels and of the end panels of the hammock body. Wooden rods, also referred to as dowels, are inserted into these pockets. The ends of the rods overlap at each corner of the hammock body. Ropes interconnect the overlapping rod ends and simultaneously serve as suspension elements. The ropes extend through one or several rings at the upper rope ends. The lower rope ends pass through and around the rod ends and are tied for a safe connection. The tying is easily untied for removing the rods.

Abstract: The sickbed hammock which can be raised to a desired height above the mattress includes a cutout to the periphery and underneath of which a removable sanitary bowl is attached by fastening means or Velcro-strips. The bed is provided also with a timed swivel for causing a turning of the hammock within safe limits.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lounge to be used specifically in connection with a hot water spa, in which the lounge is constructed of water resistant materials and is constructed out of strips of material leaving large spaces in between the strips for the bubbling and circulating hot water to reach the individual who is lying in the lounge. The lounge is attached to the spa by a strap fixed to the lounge, the strap having eyelets, and the other end of the strap fixed to a bolt which is slidably received in a sleeve located vertically in the ground adjacent opposite ends of the spa.

Abstract: A hammock chair which is adapted to be suspended and in which a person is seated has a seat part including a back supporting part, and means are provided by which an inwardly projecting ridge is formed in the back supporting part which extends transversely of the suspended chair to provide support to the small of the back of the user.