Class 297/1 - SEATING DEVICE REORIENTS AS UNIT

Subclass of Class 297 - Chairs and seats
Definition: Device comprising seat which may be rotated as a unit, a
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 08/26/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7416248	Adjustable configuration seating The adjustable configuration seating has a pair of opposed lateral rigid frame members with seat and back panels extending therebetween. In some embodiments, the chair includes flexible panels secured in place between the two frame members by crossmembers extending ...	08/26/2008
7399031	Dinette having a collapsible table assembly This dinette for use in a recreational vehicle includes a collapsible table assembly, which shifts vertically between a raised table position and a lowered bed position and eliminates the need for support posts or legs. The collapsible table assembly includes a tabl...	07/15/2008
7387332	Chair convertible into chaise-longue Chair convertible into chaise-longue, comprising a stationary base structure, a first support section fixed relative to the base structure, a second support structure movable relative to the base structure and able to be moved from a substantially horizontal positio...	06/17/2008
7364119	Multipurpose passenger compartment in a cabin of a commercial passenger transport aircraft A compartment in a passenger transport aircraft is outfitted with functional elements that are adaptable for various uses or purposes. The compartment is bounded by walls defining dimensions approximately corresponding to a handicapped accessible toilet compartment ...	04/29/2008
7322642	Furniture system A furniture system includes a desk having an upper surface and a pair of opposed depending ground-engaging side walls, at least one of the side walls defining means for storing books or the like. An overlay overlying the desk top provides a surface for erasable writ...	01/29/2008
7293825	Multi-position chair A multi-position chair may be positioned into multiple positions including one or more sitting positions at different heights, one or more leaning positions at different angles, and one or more storage positions. The multi-position chair may include a seat, a back a...	11/13/2007
7261377	Stackable multi-functional furniture Novel and unique stackable multi-functional furniture is provided with a single hinge connecting two portions wherein one of the two portions is adapted to rotate about the hinge so that in some arrangements such as a container or a table, a surface comprising a por...	08/28/2007
7162814	Shoe with interchangeable strap system The present invention provides improved footwear that overcomes many of the limitations of the prior art. A shoe according to the present invention, includes a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support...	01/16/2007
7152918	Child's high chair that rotates as a unit to present a rocker or a desk A furniture unit for supporting the weight of a child in various selectable seated positions may be rotated as a unit about a horizontal axis to present any one of three available occupant supporting surfaces. The primary occupant supporting surface is a child's hig...	12/26/2006
7097241	Mechanic's seat and step stool A combination step stool and mechanic's seat in the form of a molded plastic, generally parallelepiped configuration includes a seat on one side supported on casters on the opposite side with a step stool surface adjacent the backside of the seat and spaced from a f...	08/29/2006
7000993	Furniture piece A furniture piece including a base and a backrest pivotally connected to the base. An attachment component is positionable or movable between an engaged position locking the backrest in an upright position and a disengaged position allowing the backrest to move towa...	02/21/2006
6976732	Convertible furniture system comprised of modular convertible box frames and methods of forming various furniture configurations therefrom Modular convertible furniture systems include a pair of similar open-ended box frame assemblies which are nestable one within the other. A pair of slotted support rails are attached pivotally at respective opposing corners of one of the box frame assemblies so as to...	12/20/2005
6955398	Posture-adjustable rocking chair A rocking chair includes a frame and pads mounted to the frame for supporting a sitter. The frame includes a chair body having a seat portion and a seatback pivotally coupled to the seat portion and a rocker base having two concave rocker bars located on opposite si...	10/18/2005
6938952	Universal high chair A high chair is provided that can be used in different modes. The high chair is provided with a seating surface for supporting a child in an elevated position in one mode. The chair can be inverted and used to support a child carrier at an elevated position in a sec...	09/06/2005
6929321	Fold-up seat A fold-up seat mountable in mobile living quarters has a sidewall defining a storage space covered by a seat platform. The seat platform can be opened and closed about a hinge apparatus to provide access to the storage area when the seat platform is open and provide...	08/16/2005
6857696	Multi-functional furniture The present invention describes a furniture unit or a toy which employs base, top, and curved members along with a support member which extends along the inner surfaces of the top, base, and curved members. The shape of the invention allows it to be selectively posi...	02/22/2005
6820932	Computer bench A bench is provided for use by at least two persons of similar or differing heights. The bench includes a seat, a back, pivotal members and a support. The pivotal members are held in a substantially vertical position adjacent to the back by a release mechanism. Unlo...	11/23/2004
6270155	Foldable upholstered chair A folding chaise lounge is made from three foam cushions individually covered in fabric and shaped to form a seat, a leg rest, and an ottoman. The leg rest is attached to the front edge of the seat by an elongated fabric hinge. The leg rest has a gently c...	08/07/2001
6155641	Variable height chair adaptable for growing children A variable height chair provides variable seat height measurements from the floor to the planar surface of the seat. The seat planar surfaces consist of seat panels forming a polygonal core and are supported at each end by two end frame panels. The centra...	12/05/2000
5733011	Multiple position tool caddy seat A multiple position work is disclosed caddy seat or stool which has a base and at least two rest surfaces to support a worker. The stool and rest surfaces are constructed and arranged to properly balance the worker's weight and relieve stress and strain o...	03/31/1998
5690379	Decorative furniture item usable as chair, step stool and rocker A decorative furniture item which a user may selectively move into a first arrangement for use as a stationary chair/step stool or into a second arrangement as a rocking chair. The transformation from one use to the other use is easily accomplished by the...	11/25/1997
5435625	Hydraulically controlled seat adjuster and recliner mechanisms for vehicle seats A hydraulically controlled seat adjuster mechanism for providing fore-and-aft adjustment in the position of a vehicle seat includes first and second hydraulic cylinders, which support the seat on the floor of the vehicle, the hydraulic cylinders being con...	07/25/1995
5382072	Child's highchair A child's highchair can be used as a highchair seat and, after tilting, as a topple-proof rocking chair. For this purpose, two generally triangular lateral frame parts are connected with each other by transverse struts. Two straight edges of the frame par...	01/17/1995
5297846	Pivoting bicycle seat assembly Disclosed herein is a bicycle seat assembly designed for optimal comfort and riding efficiency. The assembly includes a forward, upward extending, rigid support member adjustably attached to the seat tube on a bicycle. In one embodiment, the support membe...	03/29/1994
5253933	Speaker stand A speaker stand which facilitates the elevation of a speaker cabinet, thereby enhancing the quality of sound distribution for the listening audience. The speaker stand, which is preferably constructed of wood because of its reputation for having excellent...	10/19/1993
4763580	Supporting A support structure that may be used as a seat, table or step stool has a top panel substantially 10"×18" secured between two angled panels substantially 10" above the floor. A pair of normally vertical support members extend between the end panels in co...	08/16/1988
4735455	Convertible piece of furniture A convertible piece of furniture wherein a back support is connected to two frame members which are pivotable relative thereto through approximately 180° about parallel axes which are inclined relative to the plane of the support for the piece of furnitu...	04/05/1988
4688279	Combination stretcher and stairchair A combination stretcher and stairchair having a main frame mounting pivotal torso and leg rest sections which when elevated convert from a stretcher to form a stairchair, and in which the conversion from the stretcher position to the stairchair position i...	08/25/1987
4561692	Adjustable height furniture Adjustable height table and chair, useful as individual furniture pieces or in combination to form casual or dining furniture groupings, includes an adjustable height table having a table top and support elements therefor hingedly connected to the table t...	12/31/1985
4530451	Combination back pack/beach chair A multiple function assembly used both as a seat and a back pack. The assembly includes two hinged-together sections that articulate over an arc of about 45 degrees. A seat pad is hinged to the free end of one section and a storage bag detachably engages ...	07/23/1985
4521052	Booster seat A child's booster seat having two bases pivotally joined together with each base having seat indentations on opposite sides thereof, the depth of each seat being different from the depth of each of the other seats, whereby the seat provides selectively di...	06/04/1985
4493877	Support member A support device, suitable for the physically handicapped, and also for packaging delicate objects, consists of an airtight flexible bag filled with a granular material coated with an adhesive. A non-return valve is provided to allow a partial vacuum to b...	01/15/1985
4221431	Novelty chair A novelty chair simulating a conventional water closet having a cushioned seat and backrest. Support arms may be provided and the chair may be mounted on a base for better stability. The chair may also be rotatably mounted on the base....	09/09/1980
4164356	Chair A chair comprising a pair of multi-angled frame members disposed substantially parallel to and spaced from one another. The frame members each define a leg for supporting the frame members in an upright position. The chair includes a flexible cushion havi...	08/14/1979
3982784	Multi-functional furniture A piece of furniture in which two side walls are joined to respective spaced edges of a back wall extending in a common direction so as to define a channel, and a partition perpendicular to the back and side walls bisects the channel, may constitute a cha...	09/28/1976
3972559	Dual purpose chair A dual purpose chair comprises A. a frame assembly having two positions, B. a sling attached to the frame assembly at two locations, the sling including first and second alternate seating sections and a third and flexible section intermediate the two seating s...	08/03/1976

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