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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113579 | Child safety seat A child safety seat includes a seat body, a headrest mechanism, an illumination device, and a power supply device. The headrest mechanism is connected to the seat body. The headrest mechanism includes a main body and a side wing. The side wing is movably connected t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7909398 | Aircraft passenger seat with a display monitor including a reading light A personalised reading light (11) for aircraft passenger seats (3) is disclosed. The reading light forms part of a personalised visual display monitor assembly (5) that is mounted to a back (7) of a passenger seat. The reading light is mo... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7878586 | System and method for an anticipatory passenger cabin A system for anticipating the needs of at least one passenger onboard a mobile platform (such as a train, marine vessel, aircraft or automobile) is provided. The system includes a passenger seating area for receipt of the passenger. The passenger seating area includ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7740312 | Portable drink holder with internal reader light A drink holder assembly includes a drink holder which is mountable above a tray, such as an airline table tray mounted on the back of an airline chair. Typically, a support extends downwardly from the drink holder and a mounting mechanism connected to the support re... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7431393 | Bicycle saddle mount with light device A bicycle saddle mount includes a cushioning device disposed between a saddle member and a seat post and having a pair of frames each of which include a bent portion formed between the upper leg and the lower leg for forming an opening in each of the frames and for ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7347492 | Chair-side multimedia communication system A chair-side patient communication system for use with a chair having at least one armrest, the system including a display screen and light mounted in association with the chair, a computer system coupled to the display screen; a controller mounted in the armrest of... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7303304 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293831 | Integrated under-seat interior lighting for a motor vehicle seat A powered adjustable seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a seat, an adjuster mechanism operatively connected to the seat to adjust the seat, a controller operatively connected to the drive motor of the adjuster mechanism to selectively adjust the seat, and a ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267464 | Apparatus and a method for assessing visibility of a child restraint anchorage An apparatus for assessing visibility of an anchorage disposed proximate a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly adapted to engage a first anchorage and a laser adapted to project a beam toward a second anchorage. The mounting assembly is pivotabl... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7201444 | Child car seat reading light An infant car seat comprising: (a) a seat adapted to receive an occupant; and (b) an illumination system that includes a focused light emitting source in electrical communication with a switch adapted to be in electrical communication with a power source to illumina... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7080919 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of th... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080886 | Headrest for a seat A headrest (1) for a seat (3), preferably a passenger seat, particularly an air passenger seat, includes at least one tilt adjusting device (27) and one height adjustment device (12) for adjusting the tilt or the height of the headrest ( | 07/25/2006 |
| 7025421 | Worker's recliner A recliner is suited for airplane mechanics and the like who need seating and backrest support at various heights. A rectangular base has removable caster-type wheels. A rectangular table frame is supported above the base by a pair of scissor-type leg assemblies wit... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021708 | Removable motorcycle backrest and seat A removable backrest assembly for a motorcycle with a rear fender includes a bracket disposed on each side of the rear fender and a backrest connected to the bracket at a top end thereof. The backrest has a shape of a spoiler. The backrest has a front side formed wi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6994401 | Seat backrest cover module A seat assembly includes a seat back frame having a pair of spaced apart side rails. A cover is fastened to the frame and extends between the pair of side rails. A rigid cross member is preferably integrally molded in an upper portion of the cover. The cover and the... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6945598 | Cable wiring construction There is provided a cable wiring construction capable of preventing troubles caused by breaking of cable. A curl cord 15 is extended from a unit body 11 under a seat 1, and a controller 16 is provided at a tip end of the curl cord 15 | 09/20/2005 |
| 6916065 | Rotating patient chair with ear diagnosis and treatment unit The present invention relates to a rotating patient chair mounted with an integrated ear diagnosis and treatment unit that controls the position of a microscope 48 and a monitor 50 rotating around the rotating patient chair 30 at a predetermined... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6857153 | Patient support having a light assembly A patient support including a frame, a head portion, a foot portion, a seat portion, and a light assembly supported by the foot portion. ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6854145 | Patient support A patient support including a frame and a patient support portion supported by the frame. The patient support portion includes a storage area configured to receive a light assembly. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6428096 | Car seat with lighting A car seat provided with a seat part and a backrest having lighting arranged on the rear side of the backrest whose light is aimed at least essentially downward.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6394551 | Multi-function headrest A headrest is tiltably mounted to a passenger side seat and includes a lamp assembly for directing illumination rearwardly and downwardly from a rear surface in the headrest to illuminate the lap area of the seat located behind the passenger seat. The sea... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6367875 | Stay in view car seat An infant carrier is shown that can be used as a rearwardly facing infant car seat either by itself or attached to a separate base support, as a stroller seat, or as a carrier for an infant with an adjustable handle attached between longitudinally opposed... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6199999 | Lighting system for theater seating A lighting system for use in areas of low-level lighting, such as a planetarium, theater, museum, or auditorium, which improves visibility of objects without detracting from the overall desired low-level lighting. The lighting system provides a safe and l... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6126233 | Child safety seat with integrated illumination A car seat for infants and small children that includes an integral illumination system that is remotely activated by the driver. The illumination system is an electro-luminescent lamp assembly which is mounted in the car seat such that when activated, it... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6102440 | Seat belt with compliance light and lock A seat belt with light and lock. A manually operated light attached to the seat belt provides a visual indication of seat belt use. A key-operated lock on the buckle prevents a child from unfastening the buckle while the vehicle is moving.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6068342 | Recreational furniture containing modified head portion Furniture for recreation and relaxation such as chairs that are lightweight, collapsible, and portable is disclosed. Chairs may have a plurality of sections at least one of which is a head section. The head section comprises a cavity that is substantially... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6059358 | Seat back mounted fold down auto office A seat back mounted fold down auto office having a bin portion mounted to the seat back of a vehicle seat assembly on the rear side thereof including a recessed storage area therein. A cover is provided for the recessed storage area and is rotatable upon ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5971477 | Seating device A crescent shaped seating device having a posterior outer curvature and an anterior inner curvature conforming to the natural curvature of the body when in a seated position. The seating device is continuously formed from a multi-element alloy balanced po... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5918932 | Illuminated furniture A piece of illuminated furniture (10) comprises a diffuser (12) built therein that spreads light evenly. A light source (14) is within the diffuser (12) to produce illumination therefrom.... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5911496 | Furniture having a neon display A neon tubing display device for creating a free standing table or for using it as an insert in a piece of furniture is characterized as a container member divided into upper and lower chambers by means of a separator plate. A neon tubing configuration is... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5895365 | Massaging bedrest cushion A new massaging bedrest cushion for providing a vibrating back massage as well as other conveniences. The inventive device includes a back portion having a contoured forward surface and a planar rear surface. The back portion includes a padded interior. T... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5848820 | Pivotable rear seat center cushion assembly with utility compartment A vehicle rear seat assembly includes left and right rear seat portions with a center seat portion positioned therebetween. The center seat portion is pivotally connected with respect to the left and right seat portions. The center seat portion has a seat... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5791761 | Wheelchair warning lamp, umbrella, and accessory storage apparatus Many individuals in wheelchairs are struck by motor vehicles while crossing roadways. Usually motorists fail to see them. This invention provides for a warning lamp apparatus for a wheelchair comprising: a mounting base adapted to be slidingly received an... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5562325 | Vehicle seat lock arrangement A vehicle seat lock arrangement comprises a seat with a sitting portion and a back supporting portion, elements for changing the position of at least a portion of the seat relative to a body part of the vehicle, and first and second interengageable lock e... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5503457 | Combination lounge and study chair A combination lounge and back posture work chair is disclosed which comprises a base seat support on a horizontal frame provided with back uprights, a folding foot support and a storable work support table. Downwardly extended frame sections of the back f... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5329716 | Illuminated advertising bench An outdoor advertising bench to be used as a medium upon which advertising indicia may be displayed and be clearly visible during the day and night, including a bench having a pair of spaced support members, a seating platform supportably disposed therebe... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5171060 | Ornament displaying furniture An ornament displaying article of furniture having a weight-bearing surface member and pedestal base has a supporting substantially cylindrical and preferably transparent column releasably connected to the weight-bearing surface member. The appearance of ... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5083837 | Safety shield for child restraint seat A safety shield that is adapted to be mounted about a top portion of a child restraint seat is shown. The safety shield comprises an outer transparent shield and an outer sun shield with the inner sun shield being moveable from a retracted position to an ... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4929021 | Ornament displaying furniture An ornament displaying article of furniture having a weight-bearing surface member and pedestal base has a supporting substantially cylindrical and preferably transparent column releasably connected to the weight-bearing surface member. The appearance of ... | 05/29/1990 |
