Back And Supplemental Back Together Form Occupant Back-engaging Surface Patents (Class 297/230.13)
  • Patent number: 11820257
    Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement includes a vehicle seat arranged to be adjusted between a forward facing setup and a rearward facing setup and a seat support structure. The vehicle seat has three seat parts, where a second seat part is pivotably connected to both a first seat part and a third seat part. The second seat part is pivotably connected to the seat support structure. In the forward facing setup, the first and second seat parts make up a seat back and the third seat part make up a seat cushion. In the rearward facing setup, the first seat part make up the seat cushion and the second and third seat parts make up the seat back of the vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: NINGBO GEELY AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO.
    Inventors: Oskar Ewehag, Johan Höcks, Christian Forsberg
  • Patent number: 10933785
    Abstract: A hi-back vehicle seat and seat pad restraint system includes a vehicle seat assembly having a vehicle seat back and a vehicle seat operatively connected to the vehicle seat back, a hi-back vehicle seat assembly operatively connected to the vehicle seat assembly, a vehicle safety belt assembly operatively connected to the vehicle seat assembly, wherein the vehicle safety belt assembly interacts with the hi-back vehicle seat assembly, a seat pad assembly located on the vehicle and attached to the vehicle seat assembly. Furthermore, the hi-back vehicle seat assembly can be equipped with a five (5) point harness. Also, the seat pad assembly can be equipped with a seat pad assembly restraining shoulder strap and a restraining shoulder strap connector to keep the shoulder portion of vehicle seat belts correctly positioned over the torso of the end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Kukielka
  • Patent number: 10709248
    Abstract: A posture improvement assembly includes a base that has a top side and a bottom side and is elongated from a first lateral edge to a second lateral edge. A panel has a top edge and a bottom edge wherein the bottom edge is attached to the top side of the base and extends upwardly therefrom. The bottom edge is oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second lateral edges. The panel lies in a plane orientated perpendicular to a plane of the bottom side of the base. The panel is telescopic and has an adjustable height. A locking member is mechanically coupled to the panel and releasably locks the panel at a selected height. A cushion is attached to and covers the top edge. The base is positioned on a chair to allow a person to place their back against the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Maria Racanelli
  • Patent number: 10512578
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for patient stabilization are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony G. Visco
  • Patent number: 10464458
    Abstract: A head support apparatus provides support to a persons head while the person is seated. A seat strap passes around the seat back of a seat and is adjusted tightly enough to maintain itself in position. A support strap attaches in a least one place to the seat strap at the back side of the seat back. The support strap passes up over the top of the seat back and presents a sling at the front side of the seat back to support a user's head. The seat strap, support strap, and sling are adjustable at several locations to place the sling where the user wants it. The sling may be positioned to engage a person's mandible, or forehead, as desired. The sling may also be adjusted to allow the person's head to lay a little to the side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Paula Blankenship
  • Patent number: 10368645
    Abstract: In a chair (1) and a backrest (30) for the chair of the invention, thin back plate extension parts (51) that are continuous with a front surface of a back plate part (31), thinned sections being formed in outside portions, in a width direction of the backrest, on the rear surface side; and reinforcing ribs (52) that protrude from inside end parts of the back plate extension parts (51) in the width direction of the backrest to a rear side are provided in regions of side edge support parts (32) above parts where fitting holes (33) are formed. The reinforcing ribs (52) extend substantially in an upward-downward direction, gradually increase in cross-sectional area on a bottom end side, are connected to the parts where the fitting holes (33) are formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: OKAMURA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuuichirou Takagi, Alexander Hurford
  • Patent number: 10232753
    Abstract: A travel comfort device designed to be used when the traveler is at rest or asleep in a seated position in a transportation vehicle, such as an airplane, motor vehicle, train, and the like. The travel comfort device may comprise a seatback mounting component, an arm support component, and a head support component, which are releasably attached to each other and/or the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Lorena Aviles-Galberth
  • Patent number: 9963054
    Abstract: In an initial position, a movable plate (50) is rotatably connected to a fixed plate (40) by a connecting mechanism (70) (a shaft member (80) and a groove (72)). In a switching position, the movable plate (50) is slidably connected to the fixed plate (40) by the connecting mechanism (70) in a manner that enables the movable plate (50) to slide toward a seat width direction center side. When the movable plate (50) is pushed toward the seat width direction center side by the bladder (60), the movable plate (50) and a support pad are rotated from the initial position to the switching position. Then, the movable plate (50) that has rotated to the switching position is pushed toward the seat width direction center side, by the bladder (60), and the movable plate (50) and the sup port pad slide from the switching position toward the seat width direction center side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ken Tanaka, Akira Kaneko, Hiroshi Tamura
  • Patent number: 9198515
    Abstract: An ergonomic back support device utilizing one or multiple vertical components that include layers (28,36), pressure distributing layers (34,38,50), and a single notched layer (48). These layers provide primary back support located behind and conforming to the Erector spinae muscles (124). The vertical components form an open channel (24) that is parallel to the prime neurological pathway of the spinal column (100). The vertical conforming support components and open channel facilitate physiological functions that promote health. The device accomplishes support without using any transverse, hard or continuous components across or against the back. Other embodiments include the following additional vertical components: a lateral pressure-adjusting device (14), heating layers (40,46), circulation stimulating layers (42,44), and massage layers (52,54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventors: Paul John Vanderhorst, Christine Warner Vanderhorst
  • Patent number: 9033411
    Abstract: A chair including a dynamically-flexible back and seat having a shape that adjusts to the movements of a user seated in the chair to enhance user comfort. Each of the back and seat has an air gap formed therewithin and a resilient frame or liner with a spring memory. The resilient liner is adapted to flex in response to compressive forces that are generated as the user slides his body back or from side-to-side in the chair. Accordingly, some of the chair back and some of the chair seat move into respective air gaps so that the shapes of the back and seat change to conform to the movements of the user. The air gaps also establish air flow ventilation channels which run laterally through the back and seat of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Marcelo Mezzera
  • Patent number: 9033416
    Abstract: An ergonomic back support device utilizing one or multiple vertical components that include layers (28,36), pressure distributing layers (34,38,50), and a single notched layer (48). These layers provide primary back support located behind and conforming to the Erector spinae muscles (124). The vertical components form an open channel (24) that is parallel to the prime neurological pathway of the spinal column (100). The vertical conforming support components and open channel facilitate physiological functions that promote health. The device accomplishes support without using any transverse, hard or continuous components across or against the back. Other embodiments include the following additional vertical components: a lateral pressure-adjusting device (14), heating layers (40,46), circulation stimulating layers (42,44), and massage layers (52,54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventors: Paul John Vanderhorst, Christine Warner Vanderhorst
  • Patent number: 9004595
    Abstract: The present disclosure will provide a simple spinal support device that can be used while sitting to force the user to develop proper posture and reduce back strain. This is accomplished by creating a ‘T’ shaped device that can be ergonomically designed for the back. The user will place the device against the back rest of a chair prior to sitting. Alternatively, the device will be integrated within the chair. When in use, the spinal support member will force the user's shoulders to go backwards, improving his or her posture instantly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Larrieu
  • Patent number: 8979196
    Abstract: A support frame removably engageable with a wheelchair using no fasteners or tool-requiring engagement components. The support frame is slidably engaged and disengaged to the wheelchair by vertical translation. In an engaged position the weight of the support frame and anything attached thereto is born entirely by the rigid frame of the wheelchair through a positioning of support members of the frame in a frictional engagement atop the push handles of the wheelchair. So engaged, the support frame allows for easy transfer to other wheelchairs or easy removal and engagement from a collapsible wheelchair prior to or after transport of the wheelchair in a car or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: William Simpson
  • Patent number: 8876206
    Abstract: A vehicle seatback including a seatback frame provided with a pair of seatback side frame portions and a seatback upper frame portion that connects together upper end portions of the pair of seatback upper frame portions along the seat width direction, and a support member attached to the seatback frame. The support member is provided with a lower neck bearing portion covering the seatback upper frame portion, and a shoulder bearing portion disposed further towards the front than the seatback upper frame portion in the seat front-rear direction. When a load of a specific value or greater acts on the occupant towards the rear in the seat front-rear direction, the shoulder regions of the occupant are pressed against the shoulder bearing portion, suppressing movement of the occupant towards the rear in the seat front-rear direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi, Makoto Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 8857906
    Abstract: A pelvis support assembly is provided. The assembly includes a bottom plate having a first end portion and a second end portion. The assembly further includes a pelvis support plate having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the pelvis support plate is pivotally coupled to the first end portion of the bottom plate. The pelvis support plate is sized to support a human pelvis region thereon. The assembly further includes a positional adjustment member operably coupled between the bottom plate and the pelvis support plate. The positional adjustment member holds the pelvis support plate at one of a plurality of operational positions relative to the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Posture & Purpose, LLC
    Inventor: Patricia Connors
  • Patent number: 8690242
    Abstract: The present device includes a sacral support for a person sitting in a chair with a seat back. The sacral support includes a rigid base having a bottom surface, a peripheral edge, and a top surface. The top surface includes a plurality of pegs projecting upwardly away therefrom. An elastomeric cushion includes a bottom surface, a peripheral edge, and a convex top surface. The bottom surface of the cushion includes a plurality of apertures adapted to receive the pegs therein. With the cushion engaged with the base at the pegs and apertures thereof, the sacral support may be positioned against the seat back of the chair to produce pressure against the person's sacrum when seated. The sacral support includes a plurality of elastomeric cushions, each cushion having a unique height to be selected as desired by the person. Further, the device includes a mount to be used with backless chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Ilyne Kobrin
  • Patent number: 8585141
    Abstract: Disclosed is a back supporting device for use with seating apparatuses. The back support device includes a bag containing at least one compartment holding a predetermined amount of fluid, liquid or gel, a flexible cover encasing the bag, and fastening elements for securing the device to the seating apparatus. The device is secured to a seating apparatus to secure the device in place. The fluid, liquid or gel inside the compartment is able to move in response to an application of pressure. When seated, the person's back presses against the device, in particular, the fluid, liquid or gel in the bag, causing the substance inside the bag to move in multiple directions in response to the movement of the person, thereby providing support and at the same time inducing muscle movement and reducing muscle fatigue in the back of the person, in particular in the lumbar region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Srithai Autoseats Industry Company Limited
    Inventor: Tongchai Limpaitoon
  • Patent number: 8459738
    Abstract: A portable backrest gives upper body support to a person sitting sideways on a sofa or like furniture, the portable backrest placed and retained on the sofa through a cushion of the sofa on which the person eventually sits. A lower, support or base portion of the portable backrest forming a bracket that is received under and around a part of the cushion that is adjacent an armrest of the sofa while an upper portion of the portable backrest extends upwardly and outwardly from the lower portion and armrest to support the upper body, neck and head of a sitting person. In one form, a back portion of the backrest is pivotally connected to a lower portion of the backrest while in another form, the back portion is integral with the lower portion. The upper portion may have back, neck and head cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Kyle Downey
  • Patent number: 8459737
    Abstract: A portable back support device is provided for increasing the spinal support experienced by a user of a low-back chair. The present invention comprises a winged headrest, a back support, a pair of removably attachable armrests, and an adjustable chair strap. The winged head rest and back support may be separatable and removably secured to one another, or alternatively may be may be one piece. The device has cushions of varying contour and firmness and is covered with an upholstery material. Cushioned armrests may be attached at the sides of the back support according to the preference of a user. The device is removably secured to a chair by means of an adjustable strap that fits around the back of a chair and may be tightened or loosened as necessary to affix the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Brenda Brotsch
  • Patent number: 8191967
    Abstract: An adjustable back cushion structure comprises an adjusting device, which has three portions, a positioning portion, an adjusting portion and a joining portion, the positioning portion is disposed a block portion thereon, a plurality of fixing portions are disposed between the positioning portion and the adjusting portion, a joining surface is on the top end of the joining portion; and a cushion, which is a member covered by a loop surface, filler is filled into the cushion, any of the surface of the cushion is able to to join the joining surface of the adjusting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Formosa Sounding Corp.
    Inventor: Fu-Chieng Chen
  • Publication number: 20120119550
    Abstract: An apparatus for sitting, including: a keystone assembly which connects various parts of the apparatus; a back that provides support for at least a person's back or shoulders; a floating lumbar support, which provides support for a person's lower back, attached to the keystone assembly; a seat that can adjust between a forward tilted and reclined position; a plurality of rollers, disposed on the keystone assembly, on which the seat rests; a central column, attached to the keystone assembly, on which the seat can spin; and a lower torsion spring connected to the seat and disposed on the keystone assembly allowing controlled movement of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 8152236
    Abstract: A restraining apparatus for a child consists of a frame with a back; the back of the frame has parallel back rods which can be adjusted lengthwise and a bottom foldably attached to the back by lockable hinges. The back and the bottom each have a foundation rod further comprising a stop. The apparatus also has a cover for the frame. The cover has an upper portion containing a plurality of slots, and a plurality of straps which fit removably through the slots to adjust to the height of the child to be restrained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Amanda Romero
  • Patent number: 8113581
    Abstract: A supportive back rest for attachment to an original equipment back rest of a wheelchair to enhance the supportive characteristics of the wheelchair back rest. The supportive back rest includes a cushion, a suspension element and a cover. The cushion and one side of the suspension element are positioned in the cover. An opposed side of the suspension element is exposed and defines a space between it and the cushion. The suspension element slips over the upper edge of the original equipment back rest of the wheelchair to suspend the supportive back rest in position behind a seated user. The suspension element can be attached to the cover or can be attached to the cushion by molding or through attachment anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Roho, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory W. Goeckel
  • Patent number: 8113582
    Abstract: A cushion for a chair includes a cushion body (20) having a mediate position provided with a convex waist support portion (21), an upper end provided with an inclined backrest support portion (22) and a lower end provided with a concave resting portion (24). Thus, the backrest support portion and the waist support portion of the cushion body are designed to fit the user's back and waist ergonomically so that the cushion body can support the user's back and waist smoothly and exactly. In addition, the upper buffering space (202) and the lower buffering space (201) of the cushion body provide a buffering effect to allow deformation of the cushion body so as to regulate the user's seating posture and to provide a comfortable sensation to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Huang Chang Liu
  • Patent number: 8087726
    Abstract: A back cushion includes an enclosure portion, a buffer portion, a filler portion and a fixing portion. The enclosure portion has a first surface/layer and a second surface/layer. The buffer portion and the filler portion are placed in the internal space of the enclosure portion. The buffer portion is in contact with the first layer and the rear surface of the filler portion is in contact with the second layer. The fixing portion is connected with the second layer of the enclosure portion. The fixing portion enables the back cushion to be attached to a suitable place of a chair or a supporting member. The buffer portion allows the back of a user can be comfortably cushioned and supported and hence injuries to his back may be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Formosa Sounding Corp.
    Inventor: Fu-Chieng Chen
  • Patent number: 8061771
    Abstract: A supportive back rest for attachment to an original equipment back rest of a wheelchair to enhance the supportive characteristics of the wheelchair back rest. The supportive back rest includes a cushion, a suspension element and a cover. The cushion and one side of the suspension element are positioned in the cover. An opposed side of the suspension element is exposed and defines a space between it and the cushion. The suspension element slips over the upper edge of the original equipment back rest of the wheelchair to suspend the supportive back rest in position behind a seated user. The suspension element can be attached to the cover or can be attached to the cushion by molding or through attachment anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Roho, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory W. Goeckel
  • Publication number: 20110233977
    Abstract: A foldable wait support includes a foldable resilient board. The foldable resilient board includes a central portion, a pair of fordable portions and a pair of stand portions. Between the central portion and each of the fordable portions is formed with a first dent. Between each of the pair of fordable portions and each of the pair of stand portions is formed with a second dent. A first side of the foldable resilient board is provided with a female buckle strap which is located on the central portion to engage with a male buckle strap provided on one edge of each of the pair of stand portions. A second side of the foldable resilient board is provided with a binding strap and a loop which are located on the fordable portions. When folding, the first dents are folded towards the same direction, such that the foldable portions and the stand portions are folded over the first side of the central portion and the binding strap is to engage with the loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Ming-Chou KU
  • Patent number: 7992935
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a back support device (60) for use in a children's chair (1) wherein the children's chair comprises at least one backrest, two side pieces (5), one seat plate (2) and one safety bow (100) with ends (101), wherein the safety bow (100) is detachably fastened to the side pieces (5) and wherein the backrest or the side pieces have at least one opening or groove each, wherein the back support device (60) comprises: a top part (61) stretching beyond the backrest in height; left and right arms (63) for at least partly inlay in the opening(s) or groove(s) in the backrest or the side pieces; wherein parts of the arms (63) are locked in said opening(s) or groove(s) by the safety bow (100). The invention also concerns the use of the back support device, and a children's set comprising the back support device and use of the children's set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Peter Opsvik AS
    Inventor: Peter Opsvik
  • Publication number: 20110133524
    Abstract: A backrest structure including a pad and a back clip, the back clip has a connecting part and a fixing portion to be held on a lazy back of a chair, when the pad is placed on the chair, the fixing portion can be inserted in a seam of the chair or can be clung on the upper area of the rear side of the chair lazy back, so that an effect of having the pad fixed on the chair can be attained; moreover, the relative position of the pad to the back clip can be adjusted; the pad is provided therein with a heat emitting element, a heat sinking element or an air bag, in order to adjust the temperature of the pad or the thickness of the pad for supporting a user, so that the pad can have multiple functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Nitring Enterprise Inc.
    Inventor: Chien-Chuan Cheng
  • Patent number: 7938486
    Abstract: An article for improving the posture of an individual sitting on a chair. The article includes a back covering member positionable on the back support portion of the chair and covering at least a portion thereof. The article is configured to annoy the individual when the individual is sitting in a manner deleterious to proper posture. The article includes a means for removably attaching the back covering member to the chair. There is also taught another article for improving the posture of an individual sitting on a chair. The article includes a seat covering member positionable on the seat support portion of the chair and covering at least a portion thereof. The article is configured to annoy the individual when the individual is sitting in a manner deleterious to proper posture. The article includes a means for removably attaching the seat covering member to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Association for Public Health Services
    Inventors: Gadi Porat, Yehuda Cohen, Adi Cohen
  • Publication number: 20110031791
    Abstract: A back support for supporting at least a portion of the back of a user is provided. The back support includes a backrest and an inter-scapular bolster. The backrest has a lumbar support that is shaped to engage the lumbar region of the user and to urge the lumbar spine of the user towards a neutral curve. The inter-scapular bolster has a bolster body. The bolster body is connected to the backrest and is positioned for engaging the user between the scapulae, wherein the bolster body has a bottom that is positioned to engage the user no lower than approximately the lower edge of the T8 vertebra of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: INTEGRAL ORTHOPEDICS INC.
    Inventors: Tracy Newkirk, Frederik Wendelboe, Hoi Cheung
  • Publication number: 20100289305
    Abstract: An adjustable back rest structure is essentially composed of a soft mat and a plurality of leaning pads. The soft mat at least has a fastening surface, and each of the leaning pads is provided with a locator at the back surface thereof. The soft mat can be covered or laid on a seat, a chair or a bed or the like which is either for sitting or lying. The fastening surface of the soft mat is exposed to be fastened with the locators of the leaning pads thereby fastening the locators respectively at a proper position which matches nearly for individual user's backbone curve thereby enabling the user to sit down or lie down in an easy posture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: FORMOSA SOUNDING CORP.
    Inventor: Fu-Chieng Chen
  • Patent number: 7703849
    Abstract: The methods and apparatus taught herein provide an elongated spine support member integrated into or attached to a chair for providing improved back support. According to one embodiment of a chair, the chair comprises a seat, back and elongated spine support member. The back includes inner and outer sections. The inner section is spaced inwardly from opposite sides of the back and extends generally vertically through a substantial portion of the height of the back. The outer section extends along opposite sides of the inner section. The elongated spine support member is generally vertically extending and forms a part of the inner section of the back. The elongated spine support member is configured to engage and support at least two of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the vertebral column of a person seated in the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: B&B Innovators, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ronald Bilak, Ronald Edward Bilak
  • Publication number: 20100078976
    Abstract: An infant safety seat with an adjustable accommodating space includes a multi-layer cushioning insert which is detachably insertable into an infant safety seat for accommodating an infant in different stages of growth with different sizes. The multi-layer cushioning insert comprises a first cushioning part and a second cushioning part both may detachably to overlap each other and connect into the accommodating space to provide the necessary support for keeping an infant in proper postural position. The first cushioning part includes a U-shaped head cushion part, U-shaped body cushion part and U-shaped leg cushion part for restricting the side moving of the infant. Further, for accommodating a smaller infant, the second cushioning part can be detachably overlapped onto the first cushioning part for further reducing the side moving space and upright moving space of the baby in the infant safety seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: LINK TREASURE LIMITED
    Inventors: Hung-Chung HOU, Kai Yu HUANG, Celine PATTON, Kevin COPPAGE, Phillip PRZYBYLO
  • Publication number: 20100078975
    Abstract: An elastic waist support is installed between a back frame and a mesh member of a chair, and can be adjusted in height; the back frame consists of a front frame part, and a rear frame part, which are firmly joined together; the mesh member covers a front side of the front frame part with a periphery thereof being sandwiched between the front and the rear frame parts; the back frame has two opposite supporting extensions protruding from inward sides of two longitudinal portions thereof; each of the supporting extensions has a guiding groove thereon; the waist support has two joining protrusions thereon, and it is joined on the back frame with the joining protrusions being respectively embedded in the guiding grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Ming-Shiang Kang
  • Patent number: 7641283
    Abstract: An insert for protecting the breathing airway of an infant conforms to the incline angle of an infant seat, such as a car seat, high chair, stroller, or jogger. Preferably the insert is hinged so it can be used in an infant seat or laid flat for use on a changing table or other flat surface. In use, two side rolls contact the infant to prevent it from moving sideways. A bottom roll prevents slouching in the seat and supports the infant's legs when laid flat. Preferably, the bottom roll is removable so the insert may be used with larger infants who do not need the provided support. An adjustable shoulder roll extends between the side rolls and can be moved up or down for proper placement behind the infant's shoulders. The shoulder roll compensates for the infant's rearward-elongated head, keeping it in a natural position to avoid compromising the airway. The rolls are preferably made of memory foam and covered by machine-washable fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Beth G Rumack
  • Patent number: 7614691
    Abstract: A support cushion that is designed to allow an individual to sit in an upright position for a long period of time and also to serve alternatively as a neck pillow if needed. The cushion is designed to be compact and lightweight and to be easily stored when not in use. The support cushion includes a padded seat, a backing attached to the padded seat, and a tube pillow capable of being removably attached to the backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Frances L. Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7562938
    Abstract: A device for supporting a person in a sitting position has a substantially horizontally extending supporting element placeable on a supporting surface substantially at a level of a person's pelvis when the person is in a sitting position, and two substantially vertically extending elements each having a lower end connected with the horizontally extending supporting element and an upper end extendable to an area of person's armpits so that the upper ends of the substantially vertically extending elements are placeable under the person's armpits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Mikhail Lakhman
  • Patent number: 7547071
    Abstract: A support apparatus for use with a seat that supports the user's head, neck, or back, and provides an area for the user to rest an infant while nursing. The support apparatus is used with a backrest of a seat having an upper end, a rear face and a front face. The support apparatus has a pillow body with first and second sides and an outer circumference between them, a skirt portion with a first end attached to the outer circumference of the cylindrical pillow body and a second free end, and a friction portion located on the skirt portion that prevents the pillow body from sliding down the front face of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Felicity Huffman
  • Patent number: 7488041
    Abstract: A legless chair includes a seat, a seatback having its bottom side connected to the seat, and a flexible member backwardly extending from a rear side of the seat. When the user sitting on the seat forces his/her back against the seatback to tilt the legless chair backwards, the flexible member is bendable to impart a damping force against the backwardly tilting motion of the legless chair so as to prevent the backward falling of the legless chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Pyramat LLC
    Inventors: Yury Pokrishevsky, Michael Feldman, Joey C. Huang
  • Publication number: 20080252120
    Abstract: A chair having a shape memory sponge mounted on a backrest is invented that comprises a seat, a backrest, and a set of leg portions for supporting the seat and the backrest. The backrest includes a set of cut holes formed vertically to a given depth at both sides with respect to the center portion of the front surface thereof. A backrest cushion is inserted into each of the cut holes so as to protrude a given distance toward a user's back. The backrest cushion is formed of the shape memory sponge, and a fixing plate mounted at the rear side of each of the cut holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Yun-Kyoung Park
  • Patent number: 7422286
    Abstract: Provided is a chair comprising a seat; a backrest; a first armrest; a second armrest; a seat support structure; and a support structure for supporting the lower back of a seated person; wherein the support structure is directly mechanically-connected to the first armrest and the second armrest; and the support structure is not directly mechanically-connected to either the backrest or the seat. Additionally, provided are methods for supporting the lower back of a seated person in the need of such supporting comprising providing to the person a chair as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Wenjin Wu
  • Patent number: 7416257
    Abstract: A device for supporting a person in a sitting position has a substantially horizontally extending supporting element placeable on a supporting surface substantially at a level of a person's pelvis when the person is in a sitting position, and two substantially vertically extending elements each having a lower end connected with the horizontally extending supporting element and an upper end extendable to an area of person's armpits so that the upper ends of the substantially vertically extending elements are placeable under the person's armpits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Mikhail Lakhman
  • Publication number: 20080164734
    Abstract: A device adapted for use with a furniture seating apparatus having a pillow and a cape attached thereto is provided. The device enables the user of a furniture seating apparatus to maintain a pillow in its desired position against the back of a furniture seating apparatus without having to readjust or reposition it any time the user shifts his position or leaves the furniture seating apparatus. The cape, acting as a counterbalance to the pillow, is attached to the pillow in a manner which allows the cape to be fitted or draped over the top of the back of the furniture seating apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffery G. Nile, Maria De Jesus Nile
  • Patent number: 7261380
    Abstract: A pelvis remedial seating device is provided having a seat including a seat cushion on which an occupant is to be seated and left/right seat sides provided uprightly at each side end of the seat cushion; a pair of air bags nested to a height of the pelvis portion of an occupant on an inner side of each side for enabling themselves to be expanded or contracted by air supplied into or discharged from the inside of the air bag; air injector for providing air pressure to the air bags; and a controller for controlling running time, level, and direction of air flow supplied through the air injection means, wherein the expanding air pressure in the air bags presses the pelvis portion of an occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Jeon Ho Ha
  • Patent number: 7237844
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Patent number: 7156465
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Patent number: 7147282
    Abstract: A backrest depth adjustment mechanism which allows adjustment of the backrest assembly in a front-to-back manner with respect to the seat. The backrest assembly generally includes a backrest frame supporting the backrest. The backrest frame includes opposite end portions, and at least one of the end portions includes a backrest depth adjustment mechanism. The backrest depth adjustment mechanism includes a stationary portion and a movable portion, wherein the movable portion is movable with respect to the stationary portion. An actuator mechanism allows the user to actuate the backrest depth adjustment mechanism to move the backrest to a desired depth position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Hatcher, Michael L. Deimen
  • Patent number: 7114775
    Abstract: A sacroiliac joint support mechanism for installing to a seat of a golf vehicle, having a sacroiliac joint support cushion for abutting to the posterior wall region of the sacroiliac joint, angling elements for creating an angle of support and an attachment elements for fixedly installing the sacroiliac joint support mechanism to an open span between a golf vehicle seat bottom and a golf vehicle seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Hanson
  • Patent number: 7108321
    Abstract: A forward leaning stadium seat having a padded seat; a vertical support sleeve with an arm support device and quick release locking clasp to allow quick and easy up and down positioning of the arm support device and an adjustable hub to stop the forward and backward movement of the vertical support device at prescribed locations within a prescribed arc of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Barton Brett Davis