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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419211 | Vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat A vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat, has seat components such as the seat part, backrest and at least one console (10) which laterally borders the seat part, which forms an armrest, and which has a holder (12). In the holder (12 | 09/02/2008 |
| 7300105 | Vehicle seat assembly and storage panel A passenger seat assembly for a vehicle includes a storage panel assembly. The seat assembly has a seat back foldable between upright and generally horizontal positions relative to a seat bottom. The seat back has a rear surface incorporating the storage panel assem... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7281761 | Seat configuration system for an automotive interior A unique and versatile seating system for automobiles is provided. The seating system includes aspects to improve the functionality of the seating arrangement while maintaining the safety and comfort of the automotive seats. In certain embodiments, the seating syste... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281762 | Portable platforms and methods of use Portable platform assemblies, e.g., tray, desk, or shelf, are provided for placement on the backrests of chairs or seats or similarly vertical surfaces. More particularly, the subject invention pertains to platform assemblies that can be placed on the backrest of a ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261369 | Convertible aircraft passenger seat An aircraft passenger convenience apparatus comprising: a seat assembly; a support device attached to the seat assembly; and a platform having a top and bottom, the platform at least partially supported by the support device. In the preferred embodiment, the support... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7198326 | Desk and chair interchangeable device A desk and chair interchangeable device which comprises a first plate; a second plate; a supporting unit having a first frame, and a second frame and a bearing frame for connecting the first frame and the second frame; a pivotal unit formed by a first pivotal seat, ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7121514 | Best mode for carrying out the invention A mount is fixed to the floor of a vehicle, and supports a computer/display unit by means of an indexing cylinder assembly. The computer/display unit can be rotated horizontally in steps about the indexing cylinder assembly so that it can be easily positioned for us... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7065319 | Chair mountable educational device A chair mountable educational device includes a computer including a housing and a touch display mounted on the housing. The touch display comprises an input actuator. A mounting for releasably mounting the housing to a rail is attached to the housing and is positio... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7040699 | Stowable seat mounted display screen A display assembly stowably mounted on a vehicle seatback, the display assembly comprising: a support arm having a seat end and a display end, and a viewing screen, where the seat end of the support arm is pivotably connected to the vehicle seatback; and the display... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036884 | Foldable rear seat arrangement for vehicles A seat arrangement (16) for a vehicle comprises at least two vehicle seats (18, 20) arranged behind each other, each comprising a seat part (24) and a seat back (22), with the seat backs (22) being foldable against the associated s... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6997508 | Pivotable rear seat armrest with integrated entertainment system An armrest adapted to be pivotally mounted between a pair of rear vehicle seats includes an elongated base having a first end adapted to be pivotally mounted on a suitable armrest support structure located between the seats, for movement between a deployed position ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6959419 | Audience information collecting system, audience information collecting method, and information providing method An information collecting system and method for providing information to members of the audience at theaters where movies and theatrical productions are presented, collecting information from the members of the audience, and compiling the information from the member... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6860550 | Bucket seat fold out diaper changing table A bucket seat fold out diaper changing table located within a vehicle. The table provides a surface for use while changing the diaper or clothing of an infant or for other activities and objects that require a surface area. The table is configured as a plastic molde... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6830292 | Table for a motor vehicle seat A table supporting device is provided at an upper end thereof with a loop. The loop is hung on the headrest of the motor vehicle seat so that the table supporting device is positioned substantially vertically. The loop 9 is removable from the headrest. A plat... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6805403 | Facilitate sleeping of a person in sitting position by supporting the head and/or body The invention facilitates Sleeping in sitting position by supporting and/or the body (torso) of a person in various positions. This invention combines one or more of: straps, sound barrier, light barrier, Headrest and backrest to improve the Sleeping. ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6739654 | Headrest-mount display mounting structure A headrest-mount display mounting structure is disclosed to include a rectangular open base frame for fastening to the headrest of a vehicle seat, the base frame having two pivot holders at two sides, a front shell adapted to accommodate a display, the front shell h... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6702242 | Releasable tank holding assembly securable to a hollow seat back to facilitate detachable securement of a tank thereinto A tank holding assembly for releasably securing a tank therewithin which is attachable to a hollow seat back to facilitate rapid tank donning when seated. A housing is included with a tank receiving recess positionable in the hollow seat back area. The ho... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6619605 | Mounting assembly for in-car video ststems A mount 10 for detachably mounting a screen of an in-car video entertainment system to the rear of a headrest of a vehicle comprises fixings 15 for engagement by the rear of the video screen. The mount 10 enables the video screen to be secured firmly in p... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6502900 | Removable and vertically adjustable storage apparatus for vehicle seat backrest Storage apparatus are provided that attach to vehicle seat backrests and that have a compartment for storing items therein. Each storage apparatus includes opposite upper and lower walls, opposite side walls, and a rear wall that collectively define a com... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6494533 | Motor vehicle seat with a tray On a motor vehicle seat, a tray on back of the backrest may be pivoted around a horizontal transverse axis that is fixed to the rest from a contact position in which it lies against the back, into a horizontal position. An additional tray is likewise arti... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6443523 | Car seat with a hanger element for clothing articles A car seat is disclosed having a seat part and a back support, on which a hanger element is mounted for hanging articles of clothing. When not being used, the hanger element is stored in a recessed position that is flush with the back support. For use, a ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6345861 | Compact transportable folding chair A compact transportable folding chair including a seat portion comprised of a horizontal support. The horizontal support includes a forward tubular support and a rearward tubular support in a spaced relationship. The horizontal support includes a central ... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6260811 | Cup holder attachment A cup holder attachment for holding a beverage container and mounting to the backrests of a pair of adjacent seats in a row of seats. The cup holder attachment includes a base with an upper ring spaced above the base and an elongate support extending betw... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6092868 | Computer work station A computer work station for providing a comfortable location to work on a computer. The computer work station includes a reclining chair has a back rest, a seat, a leg rest, and a pair of arm rests. The reclining chair has a support base for supporting th... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5954394 | Airplane seat assembly having beverage cup holder An airplane seat assembly comprises an airplane seat and a beverage cup holder. The airplane seat is configured to be mounted in an airplane cabin in side-by-side relationship with another similar seat. The airplane seat comprises a seat portion and a bac... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5931527 | Seat back mounted cargo shelf A shelf assembly is configured to be supported on a vehicular seat back. The assembly includes a shelf which is pivotably adjustable relative to the seat back. The shelf may be adjusted to retain items on its top surface, and it may also be angularly adju... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5887888 | Combined cart and chair assembly A combined cart and chair assembly includes a front support, a seat frame, a rear leg frame, a container retaining frame, and a container. The front support has a handled upper section and a wheeled lower section. The seat frame is mounted pivotally to th... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5795017 | Stowable fish fighting chair A fish fighting chair assembly (10) is capable of being stored in a chamber (20) below the deck surface (18) of a boat. A foldable chair (12) is supported by a lifter (14) that is operable to raise the chair (12) from the storage chamber (20) to an above ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5713628 | Stadium seat tray A tray for supporting food and beverages relative to a back of a seat. The inventive device includes a support assembly positionable over sides of a seat and against a seat back. An upper tray is secured to the support assembly and includes lateral cup ho... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5681080 | Vehicle seat for person wearing self-contained breathing apparatus A vehicle seat for supporting a person wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, the self-contained breathing apparatus including a tank, the seat including: a frame including a pair of vertical frame members, the vertical frame members being spaced a... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5638849 | Personal screen device The present invention provides for a personal screen device that is adapted to be secured to the back surface of a conventional seat. This personal screen comprises of a shaft includes an upper portion and a lower portion. A shade is secured to the upper ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5441330 | Back support for motorcycles The back support for motorcycles was designed for use on any type of motorcycle on the market and, it will consist of two basic parts. The first part, called the base or main support, which can be made up of a single piece of steel or it could be 2 straight si... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5314233 | Seat construction having a mechanism for storing a tank A seat construction having a provision for storing a tank for a self-contained breathing apparatus. The seat includes an elongated cavity adapted to receive the tank and the rear of the cavity is enclosed by a seat back that includes a rear surface and a ... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5180181 | Motorized movable storage bag for use on a wheelchair A storage bag attachable to a wheelchair is pivotable from a stored position against the back of a wheelchair backrest to an accessible position adjacent a wheelchair armrest. Pivoting is accomplished under power of an electric motor which rotates an L-sh... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5176423 | Apparatus for securing an instrument holder to a dental chair The apparatus secures a dental instrument holder to the movable backrest of a dental chair. The apparatus maintains a preselected orientation of the holder irrespective of movement of the backrest.... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5000511 | Apparatus for attaching a display monitor to a seat A display is attached to a reclining seat back by an arm pivotally fixed at a first end thereof to the seat back with the display being attached to the second end of the arm by a pivot mechanism having multiple degrees of freedom, and wherein a recess for... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4919443 | Swing-out backpack for wheelchairs A swing-out backpack for wheelchair use is provided. The backpack comprises a container box with sides, a back, a front, a top, and a bottom. The box has a pivotal door therein to provide access to an interior chamber within the box. A structure releasabl... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4883316 | Dental instrument delivery system A dental instrument delivery system is provided which includes an articulated retaining arm adjustable in a plurality of directions. The arm is connected to a cable mechanism in the back rest of a dental chair which allows the instruments carried by the a... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4763919 | Baby carriage serving as shopping cart A combination baby carriage and shopping cart in which the main baby carriage part comprises foldable front and rear leg bars and a handle bar. A soft basket is supported by a U-shaped frame pivoting at its front on the baby carriage. The rear of the bask... | 08/16/1988 |
