Abstract: A modular hammock assembly for hanging a hammock includes a first frame support and a second frame support. Each of the first frame support and second frame support includes a coupler that has a lower end that is open and defines a receiving space. The first frame support and the second frame support include a pair of legs. Each pair of legs has a top end and a bottom end. Each of the top ends is removably extended into the receiving space. A support rod is releasably attached to and extends between the first frame support and second frame supports. A first bracket and a second bracket each attached to the support rod. The first bracket is positioned adjacent to the first frame support and the second bracket is positioned adjacent to the second frame support. A hammock is attached to and extending between the first bracket and second bracket.

Abstract: A supporting device is configured to hold and support a portable electronic device. The supporting device includes a main shaft, a plurality of swing arms, a holder, and a plurality of adjustable legs. The portable electronic device is configured to lean against the main shaft. The swing arms are pivotally coupled to two opposite ends of the main shaft and configured to rotate relatively to the main shaft. The holder is configured to receive an edge of the portable electronic device. The swing arms are slidably connected to the holder for adjusting a distance between the main shaft and the holder through the rotating of the swing arms. The adjustable legs are pivotally coupled to the two opposite ends of the main shaft. The adjustable legs are independently movable in at least two degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A portable hammock stand includes first and second identical collapsible pod assemblies. Each pod assembly incorporates a plurality of elongated rigid legs having respective top and bottom ends. A top fastening hub holds the legs together proximate their top ends, and the bottom ends of the legs diverging to a ground surface. A flexible suspension strap extends downwardly from the top fastening hub, and has a free end adapted for hanging a first end of a flexible hammock. An elongated ridge pole extends substantially horizontally between the first and second pod assemblies, and has first and second opposite ends. The first end of the ridge pole attaches to the first suspension strap between its free end and the first top fastening hub, and the second end of the ridge pole attaches to the second suspension strap between its free end and second top fastening hub.

Abstract: A supporting device is configured to hold and support a portable electronic device. The supporting device includes a main shaft, a plurality of swing arms, a holder, and a plurality of adjustable legs. The portable electronic device is configured to lean against the main shaft. The swing arms are pivotally coupled to two opposite ends of the main shaft and configured to rotate relatively to the main shaft. The holder is configured to receive an edge of the portable electronic device. The swing arms are slidably connected to the holder for adjusting a distance between the main shaft and the holder through the rotating of the swing arms. The adjustable legs are pivotally coupled to the two opposite ends of the main shaft. The adjustable legs are independently movable in at least two degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus and methods for installing a hammock upon a boat. A method of installing a hammock comprises the steps of: installing first and second hammock end mounting means upon the boat, the first and second mounting means each comprising one of a vertical mounting member and a suspending anchor to suspend ends of a hammock, where each vertical mounting member is affixed to a surface of the boat, the vertical member including a longitudinally extending member having a first end and a second end, the first end affixed to a surface of the boat, the second end being elevated above the first end, and where each suspending anchor is affixed to an elevated structure of the boat, the anchor having one or more mounting surfaces engaging the elevated structure and one or more ratchets each receiving a strap extending about the elevated structure.

Abstract: A hammock support is provided that includes an arched structure supported by tripod leg supports. The arched support is preferably a truss structure that provides multiple attachment points to support a hammock bed for varying the types, lengths, and heights of hammocks. In some embodiments, the arched truss structure includes multiple interlocked truss sections that can be assembled and disassembled without tools. The tripod leg supports provide stability for use in wet, uneven, or otherwise inhospitable terrain. The arched structure provides attachment locations for one or more accessories, such as mosquito netting, tents, tables, drink holders, lights, and other accessories. Additionally, the hammock support assembly of the invention is adapted to be used with one or more hammock support assemblies to create larger structures to create tents or bivouacs for camping or emergency shelter.

Abstract: A portable hammock (kit) with artificial limb assembly enables a user to selectively support a vertical load adjacent a select vertical support structure. The artificial limb assembly comprises a pair of compression members and first and second tension members. Each compression member has first and second compression ends. The first compression ends are drawn together such that the longitudinal axes of the members substantially intersect. The second compression ends are thus spaceable from one another. The first tension member interconnects the second member ends and receives a supportive outer surface of the vertical support structure. The second tension member interconnects the first compression ends with the vertical support structure at a superior portion thereof. The first compression ends at an opposite portion receive the vertical load.

Abstract: A system of tripods, bipods and/or unipods is used to support a polygonal array of horizontal spars joined by connector hubs. The array may be extended indefinitely, in order to support a desired number of hammocks. As few as three different stock components are required. Each hammock is suspended from the structure by connecting its ends to a pair of the connector hubs.

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 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, 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: An article of furniture comprising:a) a support frame comprising two hollow vertical supports and a horizontal strut connecting the upper end of the first vertical support to the upper end of the second vertical support;b) a bench comprising a horizontal support member, a plurality of arm rests mounted on said support member, a seat back, and a means for pivotably mounting said seat back to said plurality of arm rests; andc) a means for suspending the bench from the horizontal strut;wherein the interior of the vertical supports is accessible through doors provided in the vertical supports.

Abstract: A non-electrical cradle features flexible springs, stands and a U-shaped bag so that even a slight motion of a baby in the bag will produce swinging motion to give the baby a feeling of being huddled. Two mobile A-stands are connected by a connecting rod and support swing rods, the springs and the bag. The connecting rod penetrates top holes of the A-stands and is fixed in each hole by a bolt. At an appropriate location, a cross piece on each A-stand carries a bolt to support the swing rod at a bearing at the center on each cross piece, to enable left and right swinging of the swing rods. Each spring has a hook engaged in grooves on two sides of the swinging rod. At the four corners of the bag are belts which penetrate holes at two sides of strips at the ends of the bag, for engaging free ends of the springs.

Abstract: A recreational swing unit comprises a lounge swing adapted to be supported by chains to an overhead support structure. The lounge swing understructure contains quick disconnect snap-on connectors attached to the supporting chains to facilitate assembly or dismantling of the lounge swing relative to the overhead support structure. The preferred overhead structure is a free-standing, portable structure having Y-shaped vertical legs particularly adapted to stabilized the free-standing structure in use.

Abstract: A portable swing assembly having a pair of vertically disposed rectangular supports 13, 14 supporting a cross-bar 92 that suspends a porch-type swing 11 therefrom. A horizontal deck 15 is releasably suspended between rectangular supports 13, 14 via screw hooks 31, 31a (FIGS. 4 and 5). A pair of roof panels 16, 17 are supported on vertical roof support(s) 20 with adjustment bars 81, 82 and adjustment screw(s) 87 serving to retain and slidably adjust the relative positions of roof panels 16, 17. Metal corner braces 61 provide positive bracing on the rectangular supports 13, 14 with arch supports 18. The entire swing assembly may be provided in kit form and readily assembled or dismantled by unskilled labor, such as the ordinary homeowner.

Abstract: A patio swing comprising a seat suspended between right and left upright side supports, the right and left side supports being stably supported on feet members and being rigidly interconnected below the seat by a bridging assembly, the side supports inclining inwardly at their upper ends.

Abstract: A swinging chaise lounge having a chaise portion pivotally mounted on a stand whose frame consists of tubular members cemented together the chaise portion pivoted to an oblique angle with the vertical when in a non-use position with the lower end of the chaise portion engaging the stand whereby the intended user of the swinging chaise lounge may readily and easily place himself on the chaise lounge without endangering himself.