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Chairs and seats September class, title,number 09/11

20110233972 - Full-flat recline linkage: A linkage that provides a fully flat reclined position is described. The linkage includes a full-flat lift link pivotally coupled to a seat support link. A backrest support link couples to the lift link through an oblong aperture to provide additional range of motion. The lift link includes a laterally... Agent: L & P Property Management Company

20110233973 - Cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using: The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat.... Agent: Polyworks, Inc.

20110233974 - Headrest device: A headrest device comprises a headrest body which includes a headrest rear portion supported with respect to a seatback of a seat on which a passenger of a vehicle sits, and a headrest front portion that is movable within a predetermined range from a fully closed position that is closest... Agent: Nhk Spring Co., Ltd.

20110233975 - Shock absorbing mechanism with feet protection for vehicle and aircraft seats: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for minimizing accelerations during impacts such as those encountered in motor vehicle accidents, helicopter and airplane crashes, explosions, and the like. The preferred embodiment takes the form of a helical spring-like member (100), designed to experience plastic deformation over a desired deformation... Agent: Mobius Protection Systems Ltd.

20110233976 - Modular furniture: A modular furniture assembly unit includes a box having a length, a width, and a depth, the box having first and second major sides in opposition to each other that define the length and the width of the box, and having third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sides therebetween, the first... Agent: Reliance International, LLC

20110233977 - Foldable waist support: 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... Agent:

20110233978 - Reclining ride down child seat: The child safety seat includes a seat body having a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat bottom is slidably connected to a first portion of the base and the seat back is slidably connected to a second portion of the base. The seat body is movable relative to... Agent: Skjp Holdings, LLC

20110233979 - Chair with separate and interconnecting type lumbar and thoracic supports: The present invention relates to an apparatus for effectively purifying and neutralizing toxic gases such as odors, fumes or various volatile organic compounds generated by research laboratories, chemical processing factories or hospitals where medicinal products are handled. The apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a main body having an... Agent: Chairo Co., Ltd.

20110233980 - Vehicle seat: A vehicle seat is formed by mounting cushion materials on a seat frame having a seat back frame and a seat cushion frame and covering the cushion materials with skin materials. At least one of the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame is provided with a first frame... Agent: Ts Tech Co., Ltd.

20110233981 - Vehicle seat reclining device: A vehicle seat reclining device comprises a latch mechanism having latch holes defined in a rail along a central axial line, a slider hole penetrating through a slider so as to be alignable with the latch holes, a support portion slidably supported on the slider, and a lever coupled to... Agent: Ansei Corporation

20110233982 - Seat assembly for a vehicle having a vertically extended striker mechanism: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle having a floor and a structural pillar includes a seat base connected to the vehicle floor and a seatback pivotally connected to the seat base. The seatback is capable of pivoting between a stowed position wherein the seatback is folded toward the seat... Agent: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

20110233983 - Chair with back-and-forth moving backrest: A chair with a back-and-forth moving backrest comprises a seat and a backrest, the lower end of the backrest is separated from the seat; both sides of the lower end of the backrest are respectively connected with both sides of the back end of the seat by a rotating mechanism;... Agent:

20110233984 - Method and apparatus for a single sling chair: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for a novel single sling chair. The single sling chair simplifies the manufacture of sling chairs affording efficient and speedy construction. The single sling chair comprises a chair frame having a back section with an upper rail and a... Agent:

20110233985 - Molded urethane foam pad for vehicle seats, vehicle seat, and processes for the production thereof: An object of the invention is to provide molded urethane foam pads and vehicle seats that can contribute to the reduction of environmental load and have appropriate impact resilience and hardness and excellent durability with good balance, and also have high comfort. A molded urethane foam pad for vehicle seats... Agent: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha

20110227373 - Folding stroller including a footrest: A folding chair includes handle frames and front and rear legs configured to support the chair in an upright position. The front legs are pivotally attached to the rear legs. The folding chair also includes a footrest positioned between the two front legs. The footrest includes base portions attached to... Agent: Dick Cone Industrial Design, Inc.

20110227374 - Foldable chair with side table: A foldable chair includes a seat frame, a leg frame and a side accessory arrangement. The side accessory arrangement includes a sliding frame provided on the leg frame at a position underneath the seat frame, and a side accessory coupled with the sliding frame, and is arranged to slide between... Agent:

20110227375 - Reconfigurable infant support structure: A reconfigurable infant support structure includes a frame, a hanger arm movably coupled to the frame, and a seat movably coupled to the hanger arm. The hanger arm is placeable in a moving position and in a fixed position. The seat is positionable in a lowered position and in a... Agent: Mattel, Inc.

20110227376 - Child safety seat with energy absorbing apparatus: A child safety seat configured for installation in a vehicle may include a base and a seat that includes a bottom, whereby the seat is connected to the base along an axis. The base and the seat together define a cavity that is disposed therebetween and the seat bottom is... Agent: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

20110227377 - Mechatronic vehicle safety seat: The mechatronic vehicle safety seat described transforms the geometry of the bottom frame and backrest frame associated with a head restraint when a collision is imminent. On a signal from a pre-crash detection device, or a manual or verbal indication, an energized solenoid instantly releases the forces of torsion springs... Agent:

20110227378 - Vehicle safety seat: A vehicle safety seat (104, 202, 302, 502, 802) includes a seat bottom (120, 210, 310, 504, 810) that is movable substantially instantly from a substantially horizontal normal orientation for normal traveling to a deployed angled orientation contemporaneously with a vehicle crash. The deployed safety seat shifts a seat occupant... Agent:

20110227379 - Apparatus for lifting and moving a person: An apparatus for lifting and moving a person comprises a mobile base assembly and a lift assembly moveably mounted on the base assembly permitting the lift assembly to move upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly. The lift assembly includes a frame member moveably engaging the base assembly. A... Agent:

20110227380 - Seat occupancy detection unit: A seat occupancy detection unit (10) has at least one sensor (12) which has a reed switch (14) and a magnet (22) movable relative thereto in a switching direction (z). The seat occupancy detection unit (10) can be inserted in the seat padding of a vehicle seat, It is used... Agent:

20110227381 - Adjustable back rest structure: 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... Agent:

20110227382 - Dual swivel seats for hunting blinds: A dual swivel seat assembly has a single base support member that rotatably supports plural seats for rotation about a common vertical axis. The seats are rotatably supported by at least two swivel arms that rotatably connect the seats to the support member.... Agent:

20110227383 - Child safety seat with structural support: A safety seat configured for installation in a vehicle may include a seat shell that includes a bottom, a back, and first and second sides. The safety seat may also include a seat support configured to extend at least partially adjacent to the first side of the seat shell. A... Agent: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

20110227384 - Reconfigurable support system for children: A reconfigurable support system for children a universal seat and a plurality of base frames such as a toddler seat frame, a high chair frame, an infant seat frame, and a swing frame. The arms of the seat define receptacles that receive a portion of each frame. A locator assembly... Agent: Mattel, Inc.

20110227385 - Folding seat system: A split stowing seat system is used, in a vehicle. The seat system may comprise a seat cushion (102) configured to be pivotally coupled about a first rotational axis (110) to a first portion of a vehicle body of the vehicle,—and a seat back (104) configured to be pivotally coupled... Agent: Johnson Controls Technology Company

20110227386 - Recliner mechanism with mounting feature: A seat assembly is provided and may include a support member having a first surface, a second surface, and an aperture disposed between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface may be substantially coplanar with the second surface and a recliner mechanism may be received between the... Agent: Fisher & Company, Incorporated

20110227387 - Occupant controlled multi-surface head restraint for improved comfort: A vehicle head restraint that includes a first surface and a second surface. The second surface includes at least one property distinct from the first surface, wherein the at least one property includes surface geometry and material. The head restraint is capable of adjusting between a first surface user accessible... Agent:

20110227388 - Adjusting device for a seat and method of operating an adjusting device: An adjusting device for a seat comprises at least one fluid chamber and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. Each fluid chamber is configured to be installed in the seat to adjust at least a portion of the seat upon inflation or deflation. The at least... Agent:

20110227389 - Vehicle seat cushion with integrated ventilation: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. A cushion is included in each of the seat bottom and seat back. A stream of air is provided to the seat bottom and back to reach a passenger seated on the vehicle... Agent: Faurecia Automotive Seating, Inc.

20110227390 - Seat trim assembly: A seat trim assembly including a cushion and a retention clip. The retention clip includes first and second retention portions and a flexible arm. The first and second retention portions are adapted to engage a trim cover assembly. The flexible arm connects the first and second retention portions and has... Agent: Lear Corporation

20110227391 - Rear seat divider for motor vehicle: A divider for a rear seat of a motor vehicle is formed as a single, free-standing element having a block that is compressible and has shape memory, wherein the block has a pliable covering and has a base and a back surface. A lap restraint belt interface has a first... Agent: Wallyhoo, Inc.

20110227392 - Child safety seat magnetic web attachment: d

20110221238 - Headrest apparatus moveable in cooperation with seat back: A headrest apparatus may include a headrest fixing member connected to a headrest assembly, a guide member connected to a seatback frame inside the seat back, wherein the guide member including a guide portion and a locking portion guides forward and backward movement of the headrest fixing member, at least... Agent: Kia Motors Corporation

20110221239 - Stand and stow seat for hybrid vehicles: A seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor includes a support mechanism operatively coupled between a seat back and a seat cushion. A rear end of the seat cushion is released from the support mechanism to pivot the seat cushion from a generally horizontal position to a generally... Agent:

20110221240 - Compact children's table and stool set: A table and seating arrangement includes a tabletop having an underside and an edge. A pedestal supports the tabletop. The pedestal includes an X-shaped base with a plurality of upwardly extending slotted pedestal sheets. Each sheet has a slot accommodating a respective slot in another sheet by sliding the slots... Agent:

20110221241 - Adjustable school desktop: A school desk is provided. The school desk has a frame and a desktop engaging the frame. The seat member engages the frame also to space the seat away from the desktop. Between the frame and the desktop, on the underside of the desktop, there are a plurality of brackets... Agent: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.

20110221242 - Air conditioning device for seats: The present invention concerns a climate control arrangement for an interior appointment object of a vehicle with at least one air delivery device and at least one air distributing device. It is provided that the air distributing device has at least two flow branches.... Agent: W.e.t. Automotive Systems Ag

20110221243 - Seating assembly and a method for making a seating assembly: A plurality of seating assemblies 9, 10, 7 which may be operatively deployed upon a selectively movable assembly 12 and which includes independently formed and ribbed members what make the deployed seat assemblies light weight and durable.... Agent:

20110221244 - Apparatus that attaches to a chair to provide storage or to assist with chair transportation: Subject matter described includes an apparatus that attaches to a chair to provide storage and to assist with carrying the chair. For example, the apparatus might include side panels that are attached to one another, such that the side panels contiguously extend around the chair legs when the apparatus is... Agent:

20110221245 - Angle adjuster for bicycle seat: An angle adjuster for a bicycle seat that is disposed between a frame of a vehicle and a seat. The angle adjuster for a bicycle seat includes: a frame connector configured to be connected to the frame; a seat connector rotatably connected to the upper end of the frame connector... Agent:

20110221246 - Vehicle seat: A vehicle seat having means (24) arranged to positively displace a part of the seat relative to either another part of the seat and/or a vehicle in which the seat is mounted, in the event that predetermined conditions corresponding to a vehicle impact are encountered. The seat may be displaced... Agent: Bentley Motors Limited

20110221247 - Occupant protection device and control method thereof: An occupant protection device includes a seat belt that restrains an occupant, an adjusting device that relatively adjusts a positional relationship between the seat belt and the occupant, a collision predicting portion that predicts a collision, and a control portion that controls the adjusting device when the collision is predicted... Agent: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha

20110221248 - Drive device: In a drive device for a vehicle seat (1), having a frame (10) which belongs to the vehicle seat (1), an output (14a, 14b) which belongs to the vehicle seat (1), is hinged to the frame (10) and is pivotable relative to the latter about an axis (A), and a... Agent:

20110221249 - Fitting for a vehicle seat: A fitting (10) for a vehicle seat is provided having a seat part and a backrest. The fitting includes a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) in geared connection with the first fitting part (11) for a relative rolling for adjusting the inclination of the backrest between... Agent:

20110221250 - Ratcheting vehicle head restraint assembly: A ratcheting pivot mechanism for coupling a head rest portion of a vehicle head restraint assembly to a post portion of a vehicle head restraint assembly includes a first pivot arm, a second pivot arm pivotably connected to the first pivot arm, a movable ratchet member pivotably connected to the... Agent: Windsor Machine & Stamping, Ltd.

20110221251 - Chair armrest assembly having adjustable height: An armrest assembly for a chair includes an armrest support, a mounting sleeve movably mounted on the armrest support, an armrest mounted on the mounting sleeve to move in concert with the mounting sleeve, and a lifting device mounted between the armrest support and the mounting sleeve and operable between... Agent:

20110221252 - Article of furniture and fitting for an article of furniture: A hinged fitting for an article of seating furniture, which has a supporting element which is capable of being swung, by means of a swing over joint, from a basic position to the side of the seat to an end position that is located in front of the seat to... Agent: Vel Vega - Design E Tecnologia Ind. Unip. Lda.

20110221253 - Ergonomic side chair: A reclinable chair is disclosed having right and left side connectors for pivotally connecting a backrest to a base assembly. The connectors bias the backrest into the upright position when unoccupied. In certain embodiments, the connectors can comprise elastic members, ball joints, or a plurality of elastic springs.... Agent:

20110221254 - Vehicle seat assembly: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back and a seat base extending forward from a lower end of the seat back. The seat base is formed of a first foam member extending laterally across the seat base to absorb loads and a second foam member formed over the first... Agent: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

20110221255 - Item of seating furniture: An item of seating furniture contains a seat providing a seat surface, a generally circular foot panel positioning the item of seating furniture on a floor, and a central part, which connects the seat to the foot panel and of which a vertical center axis runs centrally through the foot... Agent: Vs Vereinigte Spezialmobelfabriken Gmbh & Co. Kg

20110221256 - Loose fill cushions having internal support member: A number of variations of loose fill (1) cushions having at least one stabilizer (3) to keep an internal lumbar support (2) in the proper position and alignment. Additionally, some embodiments are shown with a fin 4 above the lumbar support to provide further alignment stability.... Agent:

20110221257 - Vehicle seat assembly: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back and a seat base extending forward from a lower end of the seat back. The seat base is formed of a first foam member extending laterally across the seat base to absorb loads and a second foam member formed over the first... Agent:

20110221258 - Seatbelt adjusting device: A seatbelt adjusting device includes: a guiding track provided with a plurality of first engaging members; a belt-connecting slider mounted on the guiding track and slidable on the guiding track; an actuator mounted movably on the belt-connecting slider, provided with a second engaging member, and operable to move relative to... Agent: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.

20110215618 - Wheelchair seat cushion cover: The invention provides a wheelchair seat cushion cover having a hidden internal pocket. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted... Agent:

20110215619 - Seat back framework: In an upper frame member of seat back framework, an upward-slippage prevention portion is simply defined to prevent a seat occupant's back portion from being slipped or dislocated on and along a seat back in the case of rear-end collision. The upward-slippage prevention portion has a sloped region for receiving... Agent: Tachi-s Co., Ltd.

20110215620 - Seating system for mass transit vehicle: A seat system for a mass transit vehicle configured to provide at least one seating position, which includes a seat cushion configured to support at least one occupant; a seat back configured to support at least one occupant; one seat belt device for each seating position configured to provide restraint... Agent: Tk Holdings Inc.

20110215621 - Removable seats system: The removable seals system has a lirsl vertically movable platform defining opposite upper ami lower sides, a seal member comprising at least one seat and first and second complementary male-female engagement members respectively provided on the first platform and on the scat member. The scat member may be removably installed... Agent:

20110215622 - Chair slip cover: A seat cover for use with a chair is disclosed herein. The seat cover comprises a fabric cover, which has a back pocket, a seat form and a skirt portion. The seat cover also comprises a back form which has a front pad, a top pad, a first side pad,... Agent: The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc.

20110215623 - Height-adjusting assembly for office chair backrest: A height-adjusting assembly for an office chair backrest includes a supporting unit mounted with a vertically movable backrest. The supporting unit and the backrest have correspondingly an engaging element and a series of positioning teeth, respectively, to be coupled mutually. Upper and lower ends of the series of positioning teeth... Agent:

20110215624 - Apparatus for tilting a wheelchair seat: A wheelchair having a tiltable and translatable seat for compensating for shifting of the center of gravity of an occupant during tilting is provided. Such a wheelchair includes a frame, a first actuator, a seat assembly, and a first rigid link. The first actuator includes opposing front and rear ends... Agent: Pride Mobility Products Corporation

20110215625 - Seat for a motor vehicle: An adjustable seat structure (1) extends over substantially the width of the seat. An electric drive unit (12) is on one side (4) of the seat but adjusts the seat structure (1) on both sides of the seat. Locks (17) for fixing the seat structure (1) are provided on both... Agent: Dr. Ing. H.c.f. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft

20110215626 - Fitting system for a vehicle seat: A fitting system (5) is provided for a vehicle seat (1), with a first fitting (10) which, for unlocking purposes, has a driver (18) which is rotatable about an axis (A), and with a second fitting (20). A transmission element (25) is provided between the two fittings (10, 20). A... Agent:

20110215627 - Seat latch: A seat latch for use in retaining a seat back or other element in a locked position. The seat latch may include a lifting element configured to lift a locking fork into locking engagement with a retaining hook. The lifting element may be a spring that experiences increased tension when... Agent: Lear Corporation

20110215628 - Seating system for a vehicle: A positioning system is provided for moving a seat back in a vehicle, between a seating position and a cargo storage position. The positioning system includes a release mechanism actuatable between a first position to permit movement of the seat back and a second position to prevent movement of the... Agent: Johnson Controls Technology Company

20110215629 - No-tools chair assembly: A chair assembly including a seat, a back and at least one arm that are detachably connected together without requiring the use of tools or special skill. The chair assembly can be advantageously shipped disassembled in a compact, space-efficient package to reduce shipping costs. A seat bracket affixed to the... Agent:

20110215630 - No-tools chair assembly: A chair assembly including a seat, a back and at least one arm that are detachably connected together without requiring the use of tools or special skill. The chair assembly can be advantageously shipped disassembled in a compact, space-efficient package to reduce shipping costs. An arm connection bracket affixed to... Agent:

20110215631 - Stool: A stool includes a polygonal fixing portion, a plurality of supporting portions, and a combining portion. The polygonal fixing portion includes a plurality of inserting slots, and each of the inserting slots is located between two adjacent sides. Each of the supporting portions includes a supporting sheet and two inserting... Agent:

20110215632 - Manufacture of seats: The use of a structural adhesive to bond together components of an automobile seat reduces or eliminates the need for welding and can be used to bond together components of different materials; the adhesive can be activated by the heat employed in the provision of an anticorrosion coating on metal... Agent:

20110210584 - Foldable leisure chair: A foldable leisure chair has two side frames, a backrest unit connected to the side frames, and two armrest members connected respectively to the side frames. Each armrest member has a pivot portion connected pivotally to a corresponding side frame, an armrest portion extending from an end of the pivot... Agent:

20110210585 - Sunshade apparatus for infant carrier: An infant carrier has a sunshade that is removably coupled to a handle and that substantially occupies an interior space defined by the handle. The sunshade may be retractable from a pouch. The sunshade may have children's toys attached for child amusement.... Agent:

20110210586 - Vehicle seat: A seat bottom of a vehicle seat includes a base portion, a movable frame configured to be movable in a front-rear direction relative to the base portion, a tension generator and a tension transmission member. The tension transmission member connected at one end of its first portion with the tension... Agent: Ts Tech Co., Ltd.

20110210587 - Vehicle seat with cushion plate: A vehicle seat comprises a rectangular-shaped seat back frame having right and left side frames; a flexible plate member provided between the right and left side frames; a seat back cushion provided in front of the flexible plate member; a mechanism for pushing the seat back cushion to a front... Agent: Ts Tech Co. Ltd.

20110210588 - Vehicle seat with cushion plate: A vehicle seat comprises a rectangular-shaped seat back frame having right and left side frames; a flexible plate member provided between the right and left side frames; a seat back cushion provided in front of the flexible plate member; a mechanism for pushing the seat back cushion to a front... Agent: Ts Tech Co., Ltd.

20110210589 - Utility seat: A utility seat encompasses a length of fabric of a tear-resistant, flexible material that can be secured to two spaced apart vehicle seats in a row of seats between the two vehicle seats to form the utility seat. A backrest section and a seat section are arranged thereupon. The length... Agent: Gm Global Technology Operations, Inc.

20110210590 - Operation mechanism of side support apparatus and side support apparatus using same for vehicular seat: An operation mechanism of a side support apparatus adapted to be accommodated in a right and left side support portions provided at a seatback and being movable between a support position and an open position, includes a support structure including a pulley and being movable between the open position and... Agent: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha

20110210591 - Seat adjusting mechanism for vehicle: The present invention relates to a seat adjusting mechanism for vehicle comprising a seat cushion frame which has at a lower part thereof a latch assembly being locked or unlocked to a locking pin of a vehicle part, a connecting plate which is fixedly coupled to an end part of... Agent: Austem Co., Ltd.

20110210592 - Vehicle seat: A seat belt-integrated vehicle seat is provided with an improved seat frame rigidity, without a size precision decrease of the entire seat frame. The vehicle seat with a seat belt includes a seat back frame having at least a pair of side frames, and an upper frame for coupling a... Agent: Ts Tech Co., Ltd.

20110210593 - Chair with collapsible seat back: A chair comprising a seat back assembly pivotably mounted to a seat assembly for selective movement between a first, upright position and a second, collapsed position. The chair can be provided with a latching mechanism for securing the seat back assembly in the first, upright position.... Agent: Zero1

20110210594 - Headrest attachment: A headrest attachment is provided for attaching a headrest brace to a vehicle seat structure, with a sheath for accommodating the headrest brace, a flexible, axial latching device and a radial support for fixation to the vehicle seat structure. The radial support is functionally decoupled from the flexible axial latching... Agent: Gm Global Technology Operations, Inc.

20110210595 - Method for manufacturing graphic chair and graphic chair manufactured by the method: The present invention has an object to provide a graphic chair having a fine graphic, wherein the chair is made of a transparent material, the graphic can be clearly seen from any side of the material, and the graphic is not damaged by mechanical contact from both sides; and to... Agent:

20110210596 - One-piece seat structure and cold forming processes to create seat structures: A one-piece seat structure for use in a vehicle seat assembly comprising a first portion having a first set of characteristics; a second portion having a second set of characteristics; wherein the first set of characteristics differs from the second set of characteristics and wherein the number of portions within... Agent: Johnson Cintrols Technology Company

20110210597 - Vehicular seat, watercraft seat, method for making vehicular seat, and method for making watercraft seat: A vehicular seat, a watercraft seat, a method for making the vehicular seat, and a method for making the watercraft seat that can achieve a favorable riding comfort, reduce the number of work processes involved, and reduce a manufacturing cost even by foaming a first cushion member of urethane on... Agent:

20110210598 - Restraint system for vehicle: An apparatus and for restraining occupants of a vehicle is disclosed, the apparatus having a rigid member configured to restrain an upper or lower body portion of an individual located in the vehicle. The individual moves within a range of motion that is represented by an area of movement. The... Agent: