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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7152258 | Forked hammock support structure A stand is described for supporting a hammock, the stand comprising several tubular members which can be assembled into an arc shaped stand having a support hook on one end and two horizontally spaced support hooks on the opposite end. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7014269 | Chair back construction A back for a chair includes fabric panel with a flexible carrier attached to the panel around its periphery. The carrier is configured to be secured along a bottom edge to a bottom portion of a chair back frame member. The carrier is also secured to two vertical fra... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6854801 | Adjustable sling chair Methods and design for a sling chair are described, the sling chair has an adjustable backrest, footrest and headrest to achieve maximum comfort for a user. A stand for a sling chair of stable design is described as well. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6739662 | Ergonomically correct swinging chair An ergonomically correct swinging chair assembly has a body support cooperating with a foot rest; which footrest may be moved in order to simplify a seating process while a person is being seated, and then returned to a proper position when desired or after the pers... | 05/25/2004 |
| 5088730 | Swing with lower support structure A balanced, tiltable swing swingingly suspended from a low support structure and above a lower support characterized by main body portion having longitudinally extending framework with laterally disposed lathes and defining a seat, a foot support connecte... | 02/18/1992 |
| 4828250 | Swing with safety platform A porch, patio or lawn swing is safety grounded when its rider merely steps onto or off of stands on a platform extending below and forwardly of the swing seat. The platform is supported from the seat by a bracket. Preferably, the platform is pivotally su... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4799669 | Swing A balanced, tiltable swing swingingly suspended from an upper support and above a lower support characterized by a main body portion having longitudinal extending lath members for defining a seat canopy, window openings and the like, a foot support connec... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4542935 | Reclining chair This invention is a reclining chair which includes a seat portion with a back portion and a leg portion pivotably connected thereto. An arm rest pivotably interconnects the back portion with a leg portion with suspension points being provided at both the ... | 09/24/1985 |