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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091961 | Transport seating Two rows of seats (11, 12, 13) and (21, 22, 23), each having a seat cushion (2), a backrest (3) and a head rest (4) with wings (5). The outer seats (11, 13; 21, 23) face in one direction whilst the middle seats (12... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7568759 | Passenger seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, and a passenger seat group, an aircraft passenger seat group in particular A passenger seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, has seat components such as a seat element (1), a backrest (3), and an arm rest (5). At least one component is mounted so as to be movable for adjustment of its position in relation to ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7431389 | Canopy chair An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved form a... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7325815 | Adjustable patient transport system An adjustable patient transport system transports a patient in a comfortable, safe manner by allowing the operator to adjust the head support portion of the apparatus to suit the patient's height. The adjustable patient transport system broadly comprises a patient t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316450 | Foldable cover for the overhead protection of an occupant of a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle Two embodiments of a foldable cover for protecting the occupant of a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle is described. The foldable cover includes a frame having two sections, a back section and a top section cantileverable from the back section over the normal spac... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311355 | Tent chair The tent chair includes a folding frame supporting a folding cover, with the frame attached to a folding or portable chair. The chair has a single rearward frame bow which is radially flexible but rigid orthogonal to the lateral bow pivot axis of the chair. A series... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7226126 | Accessory holder for a chair An accessory holder for a chair comprising of a support arm having a first end and second end, the first end is adapted for connection to an accessory such as an umbrella or tray, at least one locking member extending from the support arm second end, at least one lo... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213878 | Thermally insulated cover for baby stroller A cover for a baby stroller is disclosed. The cover includes thermally insulated panels for retaining warmth for use in cold weather. The front panel includes an umbrella-shaped window with zipper access to allow the baby to be removed from or replaced into the baby... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210738 | Retractable seat back protector A retractable seat back protector is provided for a motor vehicle seat. The protector includes a retractable roller with a first end of a flexible sheet fixedly attached thereto. A second end of the sheet is pulled in a direction away from the roller such that the s... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198324 | Collapsible support and methods of using the same A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second po... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168759 | Folding sunshade for car seat A sunshade for an infant car seat or similar which is held in position by inserting a rear panel between the car seat and the vehicle seat on which it rests. A top panel, flexibly connected to the rear panel extends forward over the car seat to provide shade. Side p... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7140678 | Scooter and wheelchair hood A hood, for use with a wheelchair or scooter having a pair of vertical rails, a seat, and a seat back. The hood has a rear portion and a top portion hingeably connected to the rear portion with a transverse hinge. The top portion selectively extends perpendicular to... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118172 | Backpack chair A backpack chair which allows the user to carry a chair on their back while still having the packing ability of a backpack. Embodiments of the backpack chair include a collapsible chair frame which opens into a chair and collapses into a backpack frame. A seat panel... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7025418 | Positionable floating chair A floating chair includes a buoyant member attached to a seat member (“seat”) for maintaining the seat above water. A maneuvering device is operatively attached to the seat. A battery and a CPU are in communication with the maneuvering device. A solar panel is i... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6979056 | Beach chair with movable shade The folding chair with a movable shade includes a back support frame and a flexible back support, a seat support frame and a flexible seat and a cross frame member pivotally mounted between the back frame and the seat support frame to provide an angular seating posi... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6948506 | Umbrella with a rotatable canopy An umbrella includes a notch member aligned with an elongate stem along an axis for connection with a rib assembly, a canopy mounted on the notch member, and a runner slidably sleeved on the stem and connected to a stretcher assembly to stretch or retract the rib as... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6726277 | Vehicle seat and steering wheel sunshade A vehicle seat and steering wheel sunshade including a main covering and at least one side panel. The main covering includes a front portion for covering a steering wheel region of a vehicle, a rear portion for covering a seat back region of a vehicle seat, and an i... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722732 | Privacy enclosure system A privacy enclosure system including a positionable seat which transforms into a privacy enclosure. A positionable seat containing a nested positionable privacy curtain support and attached privacy curtain positionably rotates about a support structure where subsequ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6517153 | All weather protective infant carrier cover/activity center An all weather protective cover for infants includes a cover which is configured for mounting on an infant carrier. The cover preferably has an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The inner layer forms mesh windows, while the outer layer selective... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6481791 | Child car-seat/carrier cover A child car-seat/carrier cover for protecting a child from the elements of the environment. The child car-seat/carrier cover includes a sheet of material having a hole being disposed through near a top end thereof and being adapted to allow a user to exte... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6446981 | Cart with convertible cover/table A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6412867 | Automatic two speed musical rocking chair The present device is a two speed automatic rocking chair that plays one of six pre-programmed lullaby while it gently rocks the baby to sleep. A three position on/off switch and a multi-position selector switch for choosing a lullaby are located beneath ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6402233 | Swing assembly with adjustable canopy A swing assembly includes a support frame unit with lateral frames and a horizontal bar interconnecting the lateral frames, a canopy frame with a pair of lateral rods perpendicular to the horizontal bar, and a pair of adjustable mounting units. Each of th... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6371553 | Collapsible sunshade for casual seating A sunshade for casual seating of the type including a reclining beach chair or lounger, a patio chair and a cot, each of which is collapsible to a compact package, in which a sunshade canopy fixed with a fabric covering is secured in a manner to be collap... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6296002 | Lightweight collapsible enclosure The present invention is directed to a lightweight collapsible enclosure. The enclosure is adapted to attach to or about a folding chair. The enclosure provides vertical and lateral spans about and above the folding chair. A canopy is disposed over the sp... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293292 | Sun shade A sun shade, for use by an individual in blocking the sun from the face and head of that individual, in conjunction with an article of outdoor furniture having a furniture member. The sun shade comprises a blocking panel, a clamp for attaching to the furn... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6209953 | Cover for infant car carrier A cover for an infant car carrier seat of the type which is open facing upward in an inclined position. The cover fits over the upper perimeter of the infant car carrier, to fully enclose the infant reclining or in an inclined position in the carrier. The... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6173725 | Canopy structure A canopy is formed of an oval flexible sheet of solar radiation and wind resistant material held in extended position by a resilient band and sized so that the band and sheet material are pulled into a saddle shape. Support for the canopy is provided by t... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6129416 | Shade for child seat A device for shading a child from sunlight while positioned in a child seat. The device includes a visor shaped for shielding the child from the sun. A bendable support arm is used for mounting and adjusting the visor. The support arm includes an interior... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6113183 | Privacy shroud for aircraft seats A privacy shroud assembly specifically designed to increase the privacy of an occupant of a chair structure when the chair structure is in a reclined position for extended periods of rest or sleep. The assembly includes a supporting base fixed to the supp... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6056355 | Infant car seat cover The present disclosure pertains to a cover 10 for an infant car seat 12 having an elasticized opening 28 on its bottom which has an elastic hem 16 for being slipped over and secured around the infant car seat 12 without disengaging the safety belts of the... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6012770 | Seat cover in strap of a motorcycle seat On the seat of a motorcycle, a strap, typically located between the front and rear seats of the motorcycle seat, may be grasped by the rear seat passenger. A cover for the entire seat is stowed in a pocket in the strap. The pocket is openable to permit de... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5967601 | Sunshade apparatus for recreational chair A sunshade apparatus is disclosed for use with recreational chairs having a seat back. The sunshade has a rigid support to which upper edge clips and side edge clips are connected for releasable attachment to the seat back upper edge and seat back side ed... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5944384 | Sun following swivel beach chair A sun following swivel beach chair (10) comprising a structure (12) for supporting a person at rest. A facility (14) is for elevating the supporting structure (12) off the ground (16). An assembly (18) within the elevating facility (14) is for rotating th... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5934751 | Chair attachment A chair attachment for mounting on a bench, in particular a bench seat of a picnic table for providing a comfortable seat for a user. The chair attachment includes a seat and a backrest pivotally coupled thereto. A generally rectangular U-shaped mounting ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5833310 | Cover assembly for a deck chair The cover assembly is for use with a deck chair having an elongated chair framework with adjoining leg rest, seat and back rest portions. The cover assembly has a roll of fabric which, when unrolled and stretched over the chair framework, is adapted to pr... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5797650 | Sun shade attachment A sun shade for attaching to a chair and providing shade to an individual seated in the chair. The sun shade comprises a rigid horizontal cross member having telescoping vertical arm assemblies slideably and pivotally secured to each end. The telescoping ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5727841 | Removable accessory for lounge chair A lounge chair accessory is removably mounted to the back of the chair. The accessory includes a front surface adjacent to the body of a user seated within the chair for providing a pillow and back cushion, and a rear surface extending rearwardly from the... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5707108 | Cushioning device A cushioning device that can be arranged on a chair or other types of seat backs to provide better comfort to the user when resting is provided, and includes a head rest plate, a back rest plate, a waist rest plate, a base plate and a leg rest plate. The ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5397268 | Integrated sunshade and fan apparatus An integrated sunshade and fan apparatus includes a personal portable sunshade device and a fan assembly integrated thereon which together respectively shade a selected portion of a user's body and generate a cooling airflow over a substantial portion of ... | 03/14/1995 |
