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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422289 | Frame panel The present invention relates to a frame panel having an improved reinforcing pattern. The frame panel includes a panel body having a front plate and a rear plate, which are integrally formed as a single body through a blowing process. The front plate has vertical g... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7399036 | Molded plastic universal seat A molded seat that is formed from plastic and has improved strength and attachment mechanisms. The seat includes a seat back and a seat pan, both of which are constructed from a plastic material. The universal seat also includes an articulated recliner that is conne... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7347499 | Marine seat interchangeable component assembly and method A seat for marine use including a hollow primary seat structure. The primary seat structure has a generally upright back portion and a seat portion formed integrally with the back portion and extending forwardly therefrom. The back portion includes at least a pair o... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328947 | Vehicle seat backrest suitable for allowing the attachment of a child seat and vehicle seat comprising such a backrest A vehicle seat backrest suitable for allowing the attachment of a child seat, the backrest comprising a rigid structure and an anchoring system comprising an anchor rod to permit to a coupling member belonging to the child seat to be anchored on the anchor rod via t... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7287816 | Chair and grouping thereof A chair has a durable surface with top cover supported by foam thereby providing an ergonomic recoverable shape and a fluid directing perimeter rim or perimeter ridge on a bottom surface thereof. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278691 | Article of furniture having a recessed surface for a cushion An article of furniture having a removable seat or back cushion. The design includes a frame having a recessed cushion support surface that creates a rim that defines a pocket that allows a seat or back cushion having first and second portions to be securely attache... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267403 | Foldable bleacher seats A foldable seat for a bleacher seating arrangement includes a mounting frame fixedly attached to or secured to a deck or platform of the bleacher seating arrangement, a seat portion attached to the mounting frame, and a back portion or backrest pivotally attached to... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7243471 | Friction stir welding method, and hollow shape member for friction stir welding Face plates 11 and 12 of a hollow shape member 10 are abutted against face plates 21 and 22 of a hollow shape member 20. Grooves 18 formed to said face plates 11 and 12 at the abutted region receive proj... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7163253 | Method of manufacturing composite vehicle panels A method of fabricating composite vehicle panels includes the steps of forming a first, upper panel having a depending peripheral lip, forming a second, lower panel of laid up woven mat or strips of a fibrous material such as fiberglass or carbon fibers and a plasti... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7137670 | Seating system and method for making same An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating s... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128370 | Vehicle seat assembly having a vehicle occupant sensing system and reinforcing inserts positioned therein A vehicle seat assembly including a lower seat cushion with an upper surface and a lower surface. The vehicle seat assembly also has a plurality of sensor assemblies positioned adjacent the lower surface of the lower seat cushion. The sensor assemblies are responsiv... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128373 | Seating system and method of forming same The present invention discloses a seating system that includes a seat back (20) with one or more plastic panels (22, 24) that extend across a lateral distance (D2) of the seat back (20). The seat back (20) preferably includes o... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7083230 | Hybrid composite-metal energy absorbing seat A hybrid composite-metal energy absorbing seat is described. According to one embodiment, an aircraft seat includes a seat base assembly and a seat back assembly. The seat base assembly includes multiple rigid metal seat base side frame elements joined by a lower se... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066532 | Ultrathin structural panel with rigid insert An ultrathin covered structural panel includes a panel body made from a relatively lightweight moldable material such as expanded polypropylene (EPP), expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polypropylene with added strengtheners (XPP), polystyrene/polyphenylene ether ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040637 | Inwardly folding rollator with an upwardly pivotable seat A rollator with a tubular frame assembly includes a pair of U-shaped side frames connected by a front brace. Each side frame has a cross bar that extends between front legs and back legs of the frame. The side frames are pivotably attached to the front brace so that... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7014268 | Nesting chair with flexible back A nesting chair includes a self-supporting base with a pair of leg members. Each leg member has a front leg portion, a rear leg portion, and a generally horizontal portion. A transverse member extends between and interconnects the horizontal portions of the leg memb... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014261 | Portable folding chair A lightweight, inexpensive folding chair may have a seat with an interference fit support bracket may be provided. The seat may have a lightweight seat member constructed of a lightweight material, such as a blow-molded plastic, that is generally supported by two su... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014453 | Machine having sensors for controlling molding operation A mold and molding machine having a sensor and a control circuit for monitoring operation of the molding machine during a molding operation. The molding machine may be a blow molding machine that is used in an insert molding operation wherein a preformed insert is p... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011787 | Blow-molded seat assembly and method of making same A molded seat assembly comprises an insert having an upper and a lower surface, a peripheral edge, and a ridge disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge. A seat portion comprised of a plastic material is molded directly to the insert whereby the plastic material cont... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997515 | Seating system and method for making same An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating s... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6886889 | Restraint system for a vehicle A passenger vehicle seat and restraint system comprising a frame mountable to a vehicle and a restraint member and a seat member coupled to the frame to form a seat for supporting an occupant. The vehicle seat may further comprise a seat back frame movably attached ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883873 | Bench A bench includes a frame that may include a back and seat support portion which is sized and configured to support a bench seat and a bench back. The bench seat and the bench back are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic. The bench seat and back may inclu... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6877810 | Glider bench A glider bench includes a base that remains in a generally stationary position when the glider bench is in use and a frame that is movable relative to the base. The frame may include a back and seat support portion that is sized and configured to support a bench sea... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6871906 | Portable folding chair A lightweight, inexpensive folding chair may have a seat with an interference fit support bracket may be provided. The seat may have a lightweight seat member constructed of a lightweight material, such as a blow-molded plastic, that is generally supported by two su... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6854806 | Blow-molded seat assembly and method of making same A molded seat assembly comprises an insert having an upper and a lower surface, a peripheral edge, and a ridge disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge. A seat portion comprised of a plastic material is molded directly to the insert whereby the plastic material cont... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6783184 | Molded article having a rigid support and a flexible hollow member A molded article comprising (a) a rigid support, e.g., a rigid seat support (10), having a plurality of perforations, and (b) a molded flexible hollow thermoplastic member (20), e.g., a flexible thermoplastic seat cushion, fixedly attached thereto is d... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6739673 | Seating system An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with a first panel portion (14) that is optionally secured to a second panel portion (16) with one or more fasteners such as... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6702391 | Furniture with molded frame A seat having a frame made of a molded article in which the molded article is a shell-structure is described. Preferably the molded article describes a lattice structure in the form of a space frame. The molded article is preferably scaled and contoured p... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6688700 | Seating system and method for making the same An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating system is capable ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6679558 | Integral blow-molded, steel reinforced automotive seating structure A method of manufacturing a seat back includes placing a steel support structure within a mold and blow-molding a hollow plastic body onto the steel support structure to form a seat back with the steel support structure integrally supported within the bod... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6568735 | Suspended seat laterally fixed on a structural vertical member for transport vehicle The invention concerns a seat made of two parts: a seat body (1) with a two-sided structure, for example shaped like a hollow box open at its front face, comprising linking and reinforcing crosspieces (5) providing it with sufficient mechanical rigidity; ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6543842 | Interference fit support bracket for a portable folding chair A lightweight, inexpensive folding chair may have a seat with an interference fit support bracket may be provided. The seat may have a lightweight seat member constructed of a lightweight material, such as a blow-molded plastic, that is generally supporte... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6536844 | Blow-molded seat assembly and method of making same A molded seat assembly comprises an insert having an upper and a lower surface, a peripheral edge, and a ridge disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge. A seat portion comprised of a plastic material is molded directly to the insert whereby the plastic ma... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6523900 | Chair seat A chair seat that is movable between an upright and a forward position includes a spring mechanism that biases the seat toward the upright position. The spring mechanism includes camming structures that utilize both compressional and torsional forces from... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6517162 | Salon shampoo chair A salon shampoo chair. The shampoo chair includes a barrel-shaped main frame, a seat and a basin mounted on the main frame and a selected number of foot stands fastened directly to a lower side of the main frame. The shampoo chair is sturdy and easy to as... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6491346 | Seating system and method for making the same An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating system is capable ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6412869 | Nestable synchrotilt chair A synchrotilt chair includes a base, a back, a seat, and a pair of parallel links pivoted to a rear of the base and to a bottom of the back to form a four-bar linkage arrangement. A spring arrangement includes leaf springs that extend between each link an... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6234578 | Seating assembly and method of making same A vehicular seat (10) including a seat bottom (12) and a seat back (14). In one embodiment, the seat bottom (12) and seat back (14) are formed from a blow molded frame (16) including side walls (18) extending generally upwardly from a bottom panel (20). A... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6168239 | Seat back with shaped internal ribs A plastic contoured seat back includes an inner and an outer shell affixed together. The inner shell includes a three dimensionally curved front surface and a two dimensionally curved back surface. The inner shell may include an internal rib adjacent the ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6089669 | Folding outdoor seat A two-piece folding outdoor seat for recreational boats and the like includes a hollow molded seat member and a hollow molded back member. The seat member has an upper surface shaped to abuttingly support a seated user thereon, and a raised rearward porti... | 07/18/2000 |
