Chairs and seats inventions 09/07

20070222261 - Folding ottoman: Disclosed herein is a folding ottoman which is convertible to a chair having the usual seat and back rest. A seat frame extends between a pair of opposing arm panels. A storage compartment is slidably connected to the arm panels below the seat frame. The storage compartment is adapted to... Agent: Morland C. Fischer

20070222262 - Safety seat: A deformable, polypropylene-moulding lining (11), is provided in a head rest. It has a crosspiece (12), clipped (14) to the head support (5) and right and left deformable wings (15, 16). These are longer than the support wings (5, 6) of the head part (4), extending past distal edges (17)... Agent: Adams Evans P.A.

20070222263 - Vehicle seat: Vehicle seat has a seat portion and a backrest that includes side wings foldable forwardly onto the seat portion around a backrest swiveling axis to provide a materially horizontal loading area in a cargo position. Adjustment device for flatting the contour of the side wings when the backrest is folded... Agent: Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey LLP

20070222264 - Regulating device for a lateral part of a seat: An adjustment device is provided for adjusting the height of a side cheek (1) of a seat, whereby the side cheek (1) has a compressible section. The adjustment device comprises pressure means (3) allocated to the compressible section, which are designed in such a way that in a first state... Agent: Husch & Eppenberger, LLC

20070222265 - Reclining chair with enhanced adjustability: An adjustable reclining chair including a seat configured to support a user, a chair back, a base and a control mechanism mounted on the base. The control mechanism coupling the chair back to the seat with the chair back located generally adjacent to the user's back when the user is... Agent: Faegre & Benson, LLP Patent Docketing

20070222266 - Nestable and stackable chair: A chair is provided comprising a seat assembly including a seat back and a seat bottom and a support frame including a left leg assembly and right leg assembly connected by a transverse support member. The seat back is pivotably connected to each of the leg assemblies such that an... Agent: Maginot, Moore & Beck, LLP Chase Tower

20070222267 - Swinging apparatus: In a swinging apparatus (rotatively moving and swinging apparatus), a swing arm 51 positions a rotatively moving pedestal 45 and a cushion base 51. The swing arm 51 is swung around a driving shaft 60 to swing the cushion base 51, that is, to elevate or lower the cushion base... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.

20070222268 - Ergonomic side chair: An ergonomic chair having a seat with selectively located slot patterns or spring mechanisms to reduce pressure on the occupant of the seat and a flexible back that allows the occupant to recline while at the same time providing lumbar support. An embodiment of the chair may be telescopically stacked... Agent: Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

20070222269 - Child's head support: The child's head support is adapted to support the head of the child seated in a car seat. The head support has a head and body taking the form of a plush animal. The top of the head provides a resting surface for the chin of a toddler, alleviating strain... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20070222270 - Deformable seat pan for a tiltable vehicle seat: A tiltable vehicle seat has a tiltable metallic seat pan that tilts upon rapid vehicle deceleration. The metallic seat pan is supported for movement between a normal seating position and a tilted or deployed position. The seat pan includes a deformable anti-submarining beam that extends laterally across the seat pan.... Agent: GlobalIPCounselors, LLP

20070222271 - Child safety chair restraining system: A child safety chair restraining system for a table set that includes a strap that comprises two ends with part of an attachment device on at least one end and a strap receiver that comprises an adhesive back and at least one part of an attachment device on the front.... Agent: Cardinal Law Group Suite 2000

20070222272 - Seat belt anchor: A seat belt anchor (“anchor”) for a vehicle. The anchor is comprised of a bracket and a pair of nested plates. The bracket has a first plate portion and a second plate portion extending from the first plate portion. The second plate portion is attached to the nested plates, which... Agent: Dickinson Wright PLLC

20070216201 - Seating device with a foldable table: A seating device with a foldable table is provided. The seating device comprises a seat assembly mounted on a plurality of legs, a table and a support structure having first and second telescoping arm assemblies fixed in an angular relationship and selectively releasable clamp assemblies associated with the first and... Agent: Blackwell Sanders LLP

20070216202 - Meal tray with advertising display: A meal tray for a passenger seat includes a removable insert. The insert carries a sheet of graphics or advertisements in a protected, viewable position when the meal tray is stowed. Tamper-resistant latches secure the insert to the meal tray.... Agent: Adams Evans P.A.

20070216203 - Vehicle occupant support: An arrangement in passenger vehicles, that provide a mechanism for reducing the peak inertial loading on the occupant including children during lateral acceleration, and has synergistic comfort, convenience and utility features.... Agent: Arjuna I. Rajasingham

20070216204 - Seating apparatus: An aircraft seating apparatus includes at least one seating unit and at least one work light unit. The work light unit is arranged in a rear region of the seating unit, thus making it possible to achieve particularly advantageous illumination of a work region of the seating unit. Furthermore, the... Agent: Posz Law Group, PLC

20070216205 - Service chair and rotatable operators seat: A service chair and rotatable operators seat which may be used in such service applications as a barber chair, dentist chair or the like, and includes a seat and backrest mounted on a shaft, with an independently rotatable operators seat mounted on the shaft for accessing a person in the... Agent: John M. Harrison

20070216206 - Rocking chair: A rocking chair (1) comprising a frame (3) and a seat (2) which is swingable relative to the frame (3). The rocking chair (1) is characterised by a leg (4) and a swing mechanism (5). The leg (4) comprises a first upper (14) and a second lower end (15). The... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070216208 - Device for lumbar support: r

20070216207 - Lumbar support: A lumbar support with an archable supporting element (1-3) is proposed, wherein for the individual adjustment of the curvature of the archable supporting element (1-3) to the needs of the individual user, an adjustment mechanism (8-17) is provided, which is configured in such a manner that it can bring about... Agent: Husch & Eppenberger, LLC

20070216209 - Seat system for a bass boat or the like: A seat for a fishing or bass boat can be raised or lowered by an operator. The elevation mechanism preferably includes a power mechanism to operate a screw jack and the power mechanism may be battery powered, hydraulically powered, or operated by other power-assist means. The screw jack enables the... Agent: Tim Cook

20070216210 - Motor vehicle seat lift assembly: A motor vehicle seat lift assembly includes a seat pan and a seat frame positioned beneath the seat pan. Each of a pair of first linking members has a first end pivotally secured to the seat pan and a second end pivotally secured to the seat frame. Each of a... Agent: Banner & Witcoff Ltd., Attorneys For Client No. 004954

20070216211 - Headrest height adjusting apparatus: A headrest height adjusting apparatus includes: a basal member attached to a seatback and supporting a driving member; a movable member linked to a headrest and lifted up and down relative to the basal member; a transmitting member transmitting a driving force of the driving member to the movable member... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070216212 - Locking device for collapsible seat: A locking device for a foldable collapsible seat is provided. The collapsible seat includes a plurality of legs. A pivoting mechanism pivotally connects together the plurality of legs. A limiter device extends between the plurality of legs for preventing the plurality of legs from spreading beyond a predetermined supporting position.... Agent: Thomas G. Micheel

20070216213 - Apparatus for supporting a person and method of forming thereof: An apparatus having a fabric and method of forming thereof. The fabric's load bearing surface for supporting a load, comprising: at least one layer(s) (Ln) wherein n=0, −1, −2, . . . −i, wherein n=0 represents the at least one layer(s) (Ln) of the load bearing surface that contacts the... Agent: Gfd Patents, LLC

20070216214 - Retractor having mechanisms for disabling a vehicle sensitive sensor and for preventing webbing withdrawal: A seat belt retractor (40) associated with a seat (10) includes a spool (106) about which seat belt webbing (42) is wound. The spool (106) is supported for rotation in a belt withdrawal direction and in an opposite belt retraction direction. A vehicle sensitive sensor (190) is responsive to at... Agent: Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino L.L.P.

20070210624 - Bicycle saddle and means for mounting the saddle on a bicycle seat post: A bicycle saddle and means for mounting the saddle body on a bicycle seat post. The bicycle saddle comprises a saddle body including a wide rear portion, a narrow front portion, a middle portion and a hollowed mounting portion extending downwardly from the underneath side of the saddle body. The... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw

20070210625 - Bicycle saddle assembly: A bicycle saddle assembly comprises a saddle body including a wider posterior portion for supporting bicycle rider's buttocks and a narrow anterior portion which fits between bicycle rider's crotch. The saddle body further includes a concave portion provided between the wider posterior portion and the narrow anterior portion. The saddle... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw

20070210626 - Padded covering for a chair: A padded covering for parts of a chair, consisting of a padded material (2) with elastic properties at least within the thickness thereof, and covered with a semi-transparent, perforated mesh fabric, wherein said padded material has a three-dimensional structure that is at least partially visible through said fabric and comprises... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070210627 - Two-stage protective car seat cover for child and infant safety chairs: There is provided a seat cover for accommodating a child safety chair upon a seat. The seat cover comprises a lower protective member which is disposable upon a seating portion of the seat. This lower member can accommodate the child safety chair when positioned in a rearward-facing direction to prevent... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20070210629 - Airline seat sheet: A novel fitted sheet for a plane or train seat comprising a cotton hood section for attachment to the top of the seat; a main cotton body section affixed to the hood section for covering the seat; a means for attaching the sheet to the bottom of the seat; and... Agent: Law Offices Of J.d. Geraigery, P.C.

20070210628 - Lounge chair cover and method for using same: A lounge chair cover for covering a lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, and a back support and a leg support connected to opposite ends of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface.... Agent: Pamelia A. Arnold Lounge Hugs, LLC

20070210630 - Detachable passenger seat for a motorcycle: A method of assembling a passenger seat for a motorcycle is provided. The method includes providing a base configured to be positioned on a fender of the motorcycle, wherein the base has a first end and a second end. The method also includes fabricating the base with a first attachment... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20070210631 - Seating connector brackets: The present invention relates to a tubular seating connector bracket assembly for modular seating furniture, the seating being aligned in side by side proximity. A three-piece connector bracket is disclosed for securing independent sections of modular furniture, preferably two seating units having an arm between. Additionally, a two-piece connector bracket... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20070210632 - Latching means for a safety seat: An infant restraint for a motor vehicle comprising a base (10) located on and secured to the seat of a motor vehicle, an infant seat (12) releasably attached to the base (10) and a hook arrangement between the base (10) and the infant seat (12) that operatively engages the infant... Agent: Adams Evans P.A.

20070210633 - Mechanical seat recline lock mechanism with integrated damping: A mechanical seat recline lock mechanism that employs a lead screw device to backdrive a nut and disk. The disk is held in place by a spring-loaded friction pin when motion needs to be constrained. The rotating disk can be oiled or greased to provide damping action.... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20070210634 - Ergonomic chair: A work station chair is enabled to shift in response to a person leaning forward in the chair when in a working mode and leaning back in a rest position. The chair includes a seat, a backrest and supportive structure. The seat is resiliently supported on the supportive structure and... Agent: Ogilvy Renault LLP

20070210635 - Vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat: A vehicle seat has a base, a front pivotable link indirectly pivotably attached to the base, a rear pivotable link pivotably attached to the base, a seat frame, a seat cushion supported on the seat frame, and a backrest that is mounted on the seat frame by way of a... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

20070210636 - Motor vehicle seat with portions made from composite sheet: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat with an underframe, two side parts and one seat back that is connected to the side parts by a seat back hinge mounting. At least portions of the motor vehicle seat are made from a composite sheet.... Agent: Mccarter & English LLP Cityplace I

20070210637 - Folding leg apparatus: A folding leg apparatus for an article of furniture having a top and a support leg movable between an extended and a folded position comprises a mounting plate configured for attachment to the top of the article of furniture and including a pair of mounting flanges extending along opposite sides... Agent: Maginot, Moore & Beck, LLP Chase Tower

20070210638 - Hydroformed seatback frame: An automotive seat assembly comprising a hydroformed hollow metal tube having a cross-section which varies in shape along its length, the hydroformed hollow metal tube having a first vertical support section having a top end and a bottom end, a second vertical support section having a top end and a... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C. / Lear Corporation

20070210639 - Child restraint device with energy absorbing regions: Energy absorbing webbing is provided for use in child safety seat and child restraint devices. A harness system includes energy-absorbing regions into the construction of the harness to allow some release or extension of the harness during use. The energy-absorbing regions of the harness are formed using energy-absorbing webbing in... Agent: Barlow, Josephs & Holmes, Ltd.

20070205638 - Rear seat back with height-adjustable center armrest: A center armrest for rear seat backs of cars that comprises an armrest upper part and an armrest lower part that are joined together by means of a hinge located at an end face of the armrest. Within a hollow central portion of the armrest, a control mechanism is provided... Agent: Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd

20070205639 - Adjustable child support device: A child support device including adjustable features is disclosed. The support device may be a high chair including an adjustable foot support and/or tray portion. The child support device may include a base, a frame attached to the base, and a seat attached to the frame. The seat may include... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20070205641 - J.i. holder: A easy-to-clean folding tray table that is supported from arms running up over the backs of seats in front of the user. The invention hangs on the front seat back in front of the rear user. The trays are lowered to support a variety of items or raised and stored... Agent: True Holders Company

20070205640 - Portable food holder for stadium seating: A portable folding tray and carrying case, wherein the folding tray may be supported from the upright back portion of a first seat and the carrying case can form seat cushions for a second seat located behind the first seat. The folding tray includes a back panel hinged to a... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20070205642 - Automotive center console with combination rear wall and articulated armrest: A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a rear wall which is hingedly attached to the console's base unit, for rotation about an axis generally transverse to the vehicle. An armrest is attached to the rear wall and is preferably articulated to the rear wall, so as to effect... Agent: Dickinson Wright PLLC

20070205643 - Seat: A seat includes a back part frame which is elastically deformable in a direction such that right and left side part frames are brought closer to, or moved away from, each other, and a tensile structural element which is stretched between the right and left side part frames so as... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070205644 - Seat belt buckle positioning system: A seat belt buckle positioning system for use with a child booster seat having a seat belt buckle holder that can grasp or envelope a vehicle seat belt buckle, and a seat belt buckle holder positioner to which the seat belt buckle holder can attach and be positioned at the... Agent: Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC

20070205645 - Rocker chair base: A rocker mechanism for a rocker recliner chair having a seat, a back, a pair of armrests, and a recliner mechanism. The rocker mechanism includes a support portion and a pair of rocker cams. The support portion includes a pair of side rails with a cross plate interconnecting the side... Agent: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070205646 - Repositionable child support device: An infant glider device is disclosed. The glider includes a base, a carriage that moves in an oscillatory motion along a predetermined path with respect to the base, and seat connected to the carriage. The seat is rotationally repositionable about an axis generally perpendicular to the carriage, and is adapted... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20070205647 - Gear stage for a vehicle seat: A gear stage (14) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, has a driving shaft (16) and a driven shaft (18). The gear stage (14) reduces the rotational speed of the driving shaft (16) to a lower rotational speed of the driven shaft (18). The gear... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

20070205648 - Elastic assembly of chair cushion: An elastic assembly of a chair cushion comprises a hollowed frame, a plate body located within the hollowed frame and a plurality of elastic connecting strips connected between the frame and the plate body. One end of each elastic connecting strip is connected to the plate body and another end... Agent: Tsung-chieh Huang

20070205649 - Light-weight utility vehicle seat: A utility vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion subassembly having a plastic base that includes a substantially flat or smooth perimeter portion on an underside of the plastic base. The substantially flat perimeter is suitable for accepting fasteners. The seat cushion subassembly additionally includes, a foam cushion that is... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070205650 - Seat belt buckle extender: A seat belt buckle extender and method enhances convenience and decreases problems associated with using safety restraints with child booster seats. The seat belt buckle extender has a seat belt latch plate on one end and a seat belt buckle on an opposite end. The extender has an additional lengthening... Agent: Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC

20070205651 - Seat belt buckle positioner: A seat belt device for stabilizing and positioning a flexible vehicle seat belt buckle having a substantially rigid support structure configured for combining with a vehicle seat belt buckle to convert a movable, flexible vehicle seat belt buckle to a substantially stationary seat belt buckle for facilitating engagement of a... Agent: Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC