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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980628 | Convertible folding seat and storage combination A folding seat combination is configured for use with and installation on a vehicle such as a golf cart type recreational vehicle. The folding seat combination provides selective positioning of seat, footrest, and backrest components, respectively each between uprig... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7857380 | Portable multifunctional chair A portable chair is configurable to serve various utilitarian needs. In one embodiment, the portable multifunctional chair includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame and an adjustable seat flap fixed to the seat. The seat has an inner edge that encloses a seat o... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7819468 | Seat for vehicle This seat for a vehicle is provided a seat cushion which is rotatable toward a seat back in an upright condition around an axis provided on the seat back side, the seat for a vehicle comprising: a storage recessed portion which is provided in a bottom face of the se... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7604290 | Cooler bench seat A cooler whereby a user may store cold stored commodities while additionally serving as a location whereby one or more users may sit upon like a bench. The present invention provides seating by a combination of provided padding on its top surface, a telescopic back ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7350857 | Case with seat A case (1), such as a suitcase or trolley case, with a seat (6) is disclosed. The case has a channel (7A, 7B) provided near or along a surface (such as the rear surface 4B) of the case, and the seat is movable between a first stowe... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341306 | Convertible seat assembly A seating assembly is made up of both fixed and positionable components. The assembly in a first position provides in a back-to-back relation respective oppositely facing seats. In a second position the assembly provides a substantially horizontal lounge a portion o... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328943 | Adjustable storage seat for recreation and utility vehicles An adjustable storage seat for recreation and utility vehicles is disclosed. The adjustable storage seat may be used for snowmobiles, watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, or other similar small vehicle intended for entertainment and transportation. The adjustable stora... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318616 | Vehicle filing cabinet A vehicle filing cabinet disposed between the floor of a vehicle's cab and seat for supporting the seat and for the secured storage and easy retrieval of files, other paperwork, objects and utensils. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309106 | Cooler with seat and anti-tip support A combined cooler/seat having an anti-tip support that extends rearward the ground contact of the cooler/seat beyond the simple footprint of the cooler/seat itself, thereby providing extra support for resisting backward tilting of the cooler/seat; wherein the anti-t... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300088 | Collapsible vehicle storage container A collapsible storage container is provided for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a floor and a seat assembly having a seat back frame pivotally coupled to a seat bottom frame. The seat assembly is capable of being pivoted between a deployed position where the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300103 | Child booster with spillproof tray An apparatus for use in conjunction with feeding infants and toddlers. The apparatus is a two-part tool that combines a booster seat along with a spill-proof food tray that is removed and placed onto an adjacent table surface. The booster seat includes a small stora... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278683 | Child seat with object holder An adjustable child seat includes a backrest and a seat base and may be used with or without the backrest. The child seat includes adjustable arm rests. The height of the backrest and the depth of the seat base are also adjustable. The connection between the backres... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7252569 | Secure life vest container A life vest container includes a hollow housing defining a storage volume adapted to receive a flotation device, the housing having an opening communicating with the storage volume. A cover is attached to the container and is moveable between a closed position in wh... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7232171 | All-terrain vehicle glove compartment An all terrain vehicle glove compartment provided below the seat of the vehicle to increase usable space includes an extension deck extending from the base of the compartment towards the rear or along the direction of the width of body of the vehicle to define a cha... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222705 | Floor shield carrying bag accessory A carrying bag accessory featuring a mat that is externally affixed to a bag or any variant bag designs such as a gym bag, duffle bag, rucksack, backpack, etc., and conveniently stored in a folded configuration when not in use and deployed in an unfolded configurati... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207625 | Teacher's chair Disclosed is a chair that includes a support assembly. The support assembly should have a seat that is positioned on its top and should also have a back rest extending upward from the support assembly adjacent a side of the seat. Also, at least one storage compartme... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207626 | Device for securing items between two adjacent seats A storage device is provided that secures a plurality of items commonly used by individuals in automobiles. More specifically, in one embodiment, the device secures a plurality of items by engaging adjacent seats of an automobile, thus allowing for easy access to th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7194087 | Phone holder assembly A phone holding assembly adapted to hold a mobile telephone and including an outer member and an inner member. The outer member includes a series of mounting tabs that are adapted to releasably secure the phone holding assembly to a panel. The inner member includes ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188882 | Multi-purpose holder installed in a vehicle An interior trim component for a vehicle includes a body and an article holder. The article holder has a support structure for supporting an article. The article holder is pivotally connected to the body and movable between a storage position and a deployed position... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7165808 | Rear seat storage console A folding seat and storage console assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a storage console positioned on a seat bottom frame. A pair of front legs is each pivotally connected to the seat bottom frame. A pair of rear legs is pivotally connected to the ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147281 | Motorcycle seat structure A motorcycle having a loading space for stably loading luggage. Luggage may be loaded onto a rear loading space with the luggage being fixed by fastening a rope to a grab rail. A seat back is provided that also functions as a passenger seat. When only one person rid... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125063 | Lid mechanism and center console box A lid mechanism includes a divided lid for closing an opening extending in a longitudinal direction in a closed position, and a lid operating mechanism disposed below the opening closed by the divided lid. The divided lid has at least a front lid for closing a front... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121606 | Vehicle storage structure A vehicle storage structure includes a removable storage structure that is secured to a passenger compartment floor of a passenger vehicle. A first compartment lid is movably supported on the storage structure to move between an open position and a closed position. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114773 | Hand-carryable and deformable storing device with seat A hand-carryable and deformable storing device with seat is disclosed. It includes a storing body, a pair of movable frames, a seat and one connecting portion. This storing body has an openable portion that is coverable. Each of the pair of movable frames includes a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111904 | Vehicle seating supporting a perch position A passenger seat for a vehicle includes a seat back; and a seat bottom. The seat bottom is selectively moveable between a first, generally flat position for supporting a passenger in an upright seating position with the passenger's hips located at a first height abo... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104593 | Lower bunk for a vehicle A reconfigurable lower bunk apparatus for a vehicle having a sleeping compartment with a rear wall and first and second side walls is described. In one form, a mattress receiving receptacle or tray is moveably mounted to a rear wall of the vehicle to permit raising ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100979 | Foam padded seal with storage space A vehicle seat with a rigid seat base, and at least one foam portion disposed on the seat base. The seat defines at least one cavity therein. The cavity is accessible from the bottom surface of the seat, and accepts cargo, such as a shovel, therein. The cavity may b... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093899 | Seating arrangement with an adjustable seating segment A seating arrangement, for a motor vehicle, with a lower upholstered seating part comprising a seating surface and a seating section with a top side which is arranged opposite an under-side. Said seating section can be guided in a displaceable manner by guiding mean... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077466 | Lifejacket pouch A lifejacket pouch in the form of a pocket (3), is located beneath the seat surface of an aircraft seat. Wall pieces (17) move relative to each other and may be fixed in a position adjacent to each other along an opening edge (7) of the pocket (... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066476 | Side attachable cover/seat for a cart carrying box A molded cover/seat secures over an opening in a carrying box on a two-wheeled cart to serve as a cover and a seat. The cover/seat has a smooth top for sitting and a ribbed waffle pattern bottom for strength. An encircling flange with interior corner protrusions sec... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7036887 | Chair with attached footrest for putting on and removing footwear A chair with back and arms, adapted for putting on and removing footwear, wherein the seat is located approximately twenty-two inches above the local grade and wherein the arms extend approximately twenty-two inches from the back; consisting also of a stationary, ou... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017708 | Recessed step This device will allow the user access to a platform and also use the device as an additional step. It will be easy to move and easy to stow. Unlike a footstool it can be easily stowed under cabinets or chairs. A hole in the center section, which is the step, allows... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014241 | Combination structure of storage box and center seat for vehicle Disclosed is a storage box structure for use with a vehicle equipped with first and second seats each of which has a seat cushion and a seatback and which are arranged in the width direction of the vehicle while a given space left therebetween. The storage box struc... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008012 | Removable bicycle seat and carrying case A conveniently removable bicycle seat with interior storage space that converts into a carrying case is disclosed. The bicycle seat is comprised of upper and lower support members which are attached to a hinged plate in a clamshell design. The bicycle seat is remova... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6981730 | Seat storage system A seat has a seating surface and a bottom to which a sliding panel is mounted. The bottom of the seat includes a storage bin for removably holding items stored therein, which is selectively exposed by the sliding panel when translated from a position aligned with th... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969119 | Footstool A footstool is provided having outer pockets for storage of magazines, newspapers or the like. Additional storage space is available when the cushion is removed to expose an internal compartment having a shelf. The cushion includes a bottom pocket with a stiffener t... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6945597 | Combination instrument stand and chair A combination instrument stand and chair includes a support device including a first and second pair of leg members movable from a first substantially parallel closed position to a second opened position with the first and second pairs of leg members forming an angl... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942267 | Multi-purpose object holder with selectable sizes An object holder assembly for a vehicle trim component has a vehicle trim body having an opening formed therein. A panel is movably mounted relative to the opening for movement between a retracted position and an extended position in the opening. The panel has a slo... | 09/13/2005 |
