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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7963596 | Removable and adjustable canopy covering An adjustable seating canopy that is removably mounted to a seat. The canopy includes a set of frame elements that defines a curved shape of the canopy. The canopy includes a set of air channels that are formed by partially joining two layers of fabric that form the... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7708339 | Canopy frame particularly applicable to deck chairs, garden chairs, beach chairs and the like A canopy frame particularly applicable for deck chairs, garden chairs, beach chairs and the like, which can easily be assembled or disassembled in the place itself to be used or carried by the user which comprises a set of flexible rods coupled with each other in an... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7594695 | Apparatus and methods for covering outdoor patio furniture In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for covering a piece of furniture generally includes a base, a spool rotatably supported by the base, and a cover coupled to the spool. The apparatus may also include an attachment device for removably attaching a portion of... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7475939 | Portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter having a base. A plurality of cover mounts detachablely coupled to the base. A cover slidably attached to the plurality of cover mounts. A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter havi... | 01/13/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7431388 | Chair with a built-in sun-protective device A chair, preferably a beach chair, equipped with a simple, foldable, and lightweight sun-shading device that is integrally connected with or built into the chair and, when not in use, is hidden inside the body of the chair. The sun-shading device comprises retractab... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7374238 | Portable covered seating apparatus A portable seating apparatus includes a storage box having upwardly extending sidewalls, a seat cushion pivotally mounted in the storage box, and a framework for providing portable seating and protection from weather elements. A covering is connected to the framewor... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370597 | Retractable folding top assembly A retractable top assembly for a vehicle, commonly referred to as a bimini top, includes a covering mounted on a pair of struts which are movable relative to one another to move the covering between a deployed position covering at least a portion of the vehicle and ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367577 | Motorcycle thigh protector An insulating motorcycle seat accessory is disclosed for use by a rider when the motorcycle will be at a standstill for a relatively long period. The accessory protects the rider's legs from becoming overheated when the motorcycle engine is not being cooled adequate... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318624 | Motorcycle driver backrest A motorcycle driver backrest has a pair of struts that support a backrest pad and are positioned on opposite sides of a motorcycle, where they are pivotally supported on brackets on the motorcycle. The struts have pivot assemblies that attach to the brackets that pe... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7261375 | Automobile pet bed construction A sling construction in the form of a hammock includes a number of panels stitched together in the form of an open top container for placement in the back seat of a motor vehicle to protect the interior of the vehicle and to further protect animals within the sling ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7225744 | Chair lift accessory for accommodating snowboarders and mountain bikers A support for chairlifts includes bracketing for easily and simply retrofitting the support to an existing chairlift for providing support for snowboards on a chairlift which is easy to mount and provides a rugged, secure support. By changing orientation of the supp... | 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 |
| 7204551 | Cushion having protective shroud A cushion intended for outdoor use includes a pouch or pocket for receiving and preferably concealing the protective shroud. The shroud, when removed from pocket, covers all or substantially all of the cushion. If the cushion is associated with a supporting frame, t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159258 | Replaceable bedding structure A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7114451 | Apparatus for monitoring the locking of the safety bar of a chair in a cableway system An apparatus monitors the locking of the safety bar of the chairs of an aerial cableway system. A first sensor determines the occupancy of the chairs and a second sensor determines the locking of the safety bar. The sensor output signals from these two sensors are l... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7083228 | Infant seat cover An infant car seat cover for mounting over an infant car seat includes a strip of cover material defining a cover base peripheral edge, the cover base peripheral edge being configured and sized so as to be wrappable about the seat peripheral edge. The cover base per... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048333 | Collapsible sun shade for a chair A collapsible sun shade adapted to be used with a chair is disclosed. The shade is made of spring steel or equivalent material and is adapted to be affixed to cover the seat portion of a lounge chair. The shade is unfolded under the force of the compressed spring an... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7011355 | Dual-purpose car sunshade capable of isolating heat and eliminating reflection A car sunshade includes first and second heat-isolating members; the first heat-isolating member is connected to a front internal board part above a dashboard of a car at a front end, and includes an upper tin foil, and a lower sheet, which is adhered to the upper t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004539 | Spectator rain shelter A spectator rain shelter for personal use at outdoor events for protection from inclement weather includes a portable housing made of a transparent material with a retractable front opening to serve as a window, thereby allowing a person to avoid getting rained on d... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000625 | Sunshade attachment for strollers, car seats, carriages and joggers This invention is the only sun protection cover to fit strollers, carriages, joggers and baby/toddler car seats. The design and fabric combination allows babies and toddlers visibility and maximum protection while at the same time providing excellent front and cross... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6908148 | Sun shelter for child car seat A collapsible sunshade shelter encloses a child safety seat. A pair of side walls each have a side shade fabric attached to a frame perimeter and a top shade fabric between the frames. The frames each comprise a flexible tension member normally in a frame configurat... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6789557 | Portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus for providing shade to a user having a universal clip to attach the sunshade to any type of beach chair or lounge chair A portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus which can be conveniently folded up and carried in a bag so that the sunshade apparatus can be easily transported to the beach or other locations for attachment to a beach chair or lounge chair through use of a novel att... | 09/14/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6702374 | Protective cover for a child carrier A protective cover for child carriers having a rigid, concave shell is configured to shield the child from projectiles such as balls, rocks, and the like. The shell also comprises a plurality of openings that are dimensioned to permit air to flow freely t... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6666221 | Combination chair and umbrella A chair provides a chair seat portion and a chair back portion and an umbrella assembly adapted for mounting on the chair back portion. The umbrella assembly includes a receiver tube adapted for receiving an umbrella post to support the umbrella in an upr... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6655736 | Retractable seat protection cover A retractable seat cover for providing temporary protection to a seat, such as an automotive seat or piece of furniture, includes a housing, a roll of fabric, a retraction mechanism, and a strap. The housing has a slit for enabling the fabric to be extend... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6637815 | Boat seat cover A boat seat cover for protecting the boat seat from the outside elements. The boat seat cover includes a container having a longitudinal opening being disposed through a side wall thereof; and also includes a spring-loaded spindle being rotatably disposed... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6520573 | Chair for a cableway system A chair for a cableway system has a load-bearing framework on which seat surfaces are fastened, a load-bearing bar with a top end at which a clamping apparatus for coupling to a supporting and haulage cable and running rollers are attached. Side panels or... | 02/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6447067 | Seating unit having back screen An assembly includes a seating unit, and a pair of legs. The legs each engage and support a bottom of the seating unit, and include a protruding attachment member that slides mateably into a pocket in a rear of the seating unit. When the fasteners are ins... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6374555 | Long lasting deck product A deck product comprising a composite and a base. The composite covers the base and the base and the composite are removably attached... | 04/23/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6253977 | Removable seat cover for a motorcycle A removable seat cover is provided for a rear passenger accommodating part of a motorcycle seat. The seat cover is connected with a supporting device in the form of a backpack which allows the seat cover to be worn around a human body so that it cannot be... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6244286 | Collapsible canopy device A collapsible canopy device for attaching to a bleacher-type seat. The collapsible canopy device includes a pair of support arms, each having end portions with an attachment structure. At least one spanning arm has a pair of ends adapted to removably coup... | 06/12/2001 |
