U.S. patents available from 1976 to present.
U.S. patent applications available from 2005 to present.

Icon_funbox Bizarre Patents

Patent No. 5571247

Self Containing Enclosure for Protection from Killer Bees

A self contained protective enclosure with an opening for entry and egress and a screen for ventilation and viewing.

Newsletter  PatentStorm News

Make the Most of Our Site

See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.

Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.

Registered users: Manage your profile.

 

Class 297/364 - Spring-pressed


Subclass of Class 297 - Chairs and seats
Definition: Device biased to its locking position by an elastic member.
No. of patents: 62
Last issue date: 02/07/2012


1    
NumberTitleIssue Date
8109572Device for adjusting the seat back angle in a wheelchair and a wheelchair comprising such a device
The wheelchair comprises a seat back a module (2) movably coupled to a seat module (5). Two lateral plates (10, 10′) are secured to the seat back module (2) and pivotally mounted on the seat module (5). Each of said plate is prov...
02/07/2012
7597400Hinge mounting with wedge clearance compensation
The hinge mounting for an adjustable vehicle seat has a first ring gear, a second ring gear, said two ring gears being rotatable relative to each other about an axis and being centered on said axis, and a driver unit which comprises a) a shaft for initiating an adju...
10/06/2009
7506933Seat reclining device
A seat reclining device includes a spiral spring made of a wire and formed in a spiral shape having a first engaged portion and a second engaged portion, a first engaging member engaging the first engaged portion, and a second engaging member engaging the second eng...
03/24/2009
7441835Angle-adjustable backrest device for a child highchair
An angle-adjustable backrest device includes a backrest frame and an angle-adjusting device for connecting the backrest frame to a chair. The angle-adjusting device includes a mounting seat mounted on a leg frame and provided with positioning components, and a pivot...
10/28/2008
7380884Switching apparatus
The present invention provides a switching apparatus having a design intended to reduce wear on its key part. In an embodiment of the invention, a rotatable member is rotatably fixed on a pivot. A slidable bearing member has a first surface for engaging the rotatabl...
06/03/2008
7296857Vehicle seat reclining device
A recliner device includes a locking pin (4), an operating knob (70) having a boss portion (70a) and a substantially cylindrical portion (70b) coaxial with the boss portion (70a), the substantially cylindrical ...
11/20/2007
7204555Detent fitting for a vehicle seat
In the case of a detent fitting (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, with a first fitting part (2), a second fitting part (3) which is movable relative to the first fitting part (2), at least one locking element...
04/17/2007
7201356Mounting apparatus of displayer suitable for external installation and inset installation
The invention discloses a mounting apparatus of displayer suitable for external installation and inset installation by applying a modularized design with two aspects of installation method. One of the methods is that a displayer frame is fastened on a supporting rac...
04/10/2007
7192042Adjustable seating system
A wheelchair includes a seat back and a frame rail. The seat back can be moved relative to the frame rail between a folded position and an unfolded and locked position. A first releasable locking mechanism releasably locks the seat back in the unfolded and locked po...
03/20/2007
7188896Headphone structure and storage therefor
Headphone storage concepts provided include (i) a headrest forming a compartment configured for storage of an item within the compartment; (ii) a headrest cooperatively configured for receiving headphones such that the headphones are removably secured to the headres...
03/13/2007
7168763Seatback reclining apparatus for a vehicle
A seatback reclining apparatus capable of independently reclining divided seatbacks with different angles. Thereby, interference with a trim of a wheel housing when the seatback is positioned to a flat position is prevented. The seatback includes a reclining shaft p...
01/30/2007
7156461Vehicle seat with back rest
A vehicle seat has a backrest which is mounted displaceably in the vehicle by a sliding block guide. In order to enable a vehicle seat of compact configuration to be easily fitted, the backrest has a locking mechanism which secures the backrest releasably in the sli...
01/02/2007
7100988Child's highchair with a reclining back
A child's highchair for receiving a child in a seated orientation includes a supporting frame, a seat supported by the frame, and a back connected to the frame wherein the back is movable between a substantially vertical orientation and a rearwardly tilted or reclin...
09/05/2006
7073220Bed siderail having a latch
A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position...
07/11/2006
7066542Child high chair with an inclination adjustable backrest
A child high chair includes a seat body disposed between two side guarding members on an upper portion of a support leg, a backrest unit having two lateral ends pivotally coupled to the side guarding members to be turnable relative thereto, two bolts disposed movabl...
06/27/2006
7052089Multi-position headrest and mechanism therefor
A multi-position headrest for a chair and a mechanism for the headrest. The headrest can move between a forwardly tilted position and a non-tilted position. The headrest is supported by a multi-position bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes two bracket mem...
05/30/2006
7017921Stroller with retaining mechanism
A stroller including a frame shaped to removably receive an infant carrier thereon, a set of wheels coupled to the frame, and a handlebar shaped and located to be gripped by an operator such that the operator can roll the stroller in the desired direction. The strol...
03/28/2006
7008018Adjustable high chair
An adjustable high chair comprises a frame, a seat portion, and a backrest sequentially connected with each other, as well as a tray connected to the top end of the seat portion, in addition to an adjusting unit installed at the back of the backrest. The adjusting u...
03/07/2006
6951342Stroller with an adjustable backrest
A stroller includes a leg unit, a seat frame mounted on the leg unit, a backrest frame pivoted to the seat frame, and a positioning mechanism including a base pivoted to the leg unit, a rail unit formed on the backrest frame, a slide unit mounted slidably on the rai...
10/04/2005
6948772Linear seat recliner for structural seat
A linear seat recliner for use in a motor vehicle having a seat with a seat back pivotally connected to a seat bottom. The seat is operable in a plurality of use positions ranging from an upright position to a fully reclined position. The linear seat recliner includ...
09/27/2005
6945598Cable 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
6910738Device and method for assembling a recliner mechanism
An adjustable pivot rotatably supports and adjusts a position of a pivoting member within a housing. The adjustable pivot includes a central cylinder defining a first axis and rotatably supporting the pivoting member. A second cylinder extends from the central cylin...
06/28/2005
6789848Articulation mechanism particularly for lounge chairs
An articulation mechanism has a central part and a head part each made of a pair of shaped elements. The pairs of shaped elements form inner and outer shells. The inner shells are positioned inside the outer shells. The pairs of shaped elements are pivotable relativ...
09/14/2004
6779838Foldable chair with reclining back
A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device...
08/24/2004
6746082Actuation device for vehicle seats
A device to actuate a drive gear of an adjustment mechanism of a vehicle seat includes a stepped switching mechanism manually operable in two directions by means of a swiveling lever that is rotationally connected with the drive gear in order to rotate it. The rotat...
06/08/2004
6742843Cable control with overload protection device
The present invention discloses an overload protection mechanism for a cable actuated feature on an office chair. The overload protection device allows a person seated in the chair to move a handle to actuate the particular feature of the chair, for example, a recli...
06/01/2004
6733070Foldable chair with reclining back
A foldable chair includes a leg assembly and a reclining back connected together by a pair of joint assemblies. Each joint assembly includes a through hole for receiving a support member of the reclining back, and a through channel for accommodating a control device...
05/11/2004
6685266Child seat device
The invention concerns a child seat device, in particular for securing a child in a motor vehicle, on land, sea and in the air, comprising seat and back portions with outer shells (1, 2) and inner inflatable cushions (3, 4), and side portions (5, 6, 7, 8,...
02/03/2004
6682137Adjustable frame of rocker
An adjustable frame of rocker includes a rocking frame and a supporting frame foldably coupled with the rocking frame, wherein the rocking frame includes a pair of coupling means for pivotally coupling two supporting arms with a supporting frame, so as to...
01/27/2004
6565156Angle adjusting device
A ratchet gear is provided to each of a pair of arms (rotors), which are coupled through a bolt, at counter surfaces of a pair of their respective rotary portions opposing in an axial direction of the bolt serving as an axis of relative rotation, and each...
05/20/2003
6488338Reclining mechanism for an automotive seat
A reclining mechanism for an automotive seat includes a bracket 23 welded to a side surface of a lower arm 2 and a spiral spring 25 provided around a pair of projections 22, 22 of the bracket 23. One end of the spiral spring 25 is engaged with a pin 26 an...
12/03/2002
6027132Wheelchair
Drive wheel axle assemblies (34, 34A) and caster wheel assemblies (94, 252) are mounted to a wheelchair frame (4, 222). One axle assembly (34) includes an axle adjustment tube (40) secured to the frame and an axle housing (56), defining an axle bore (58),...
02/22/2000
6012776Reversible seat back for a bench seat
A reversible back for a bench seat is disclosed, in particular a back for the rear seat of a vehicle, such that parts of the back can be folded down into a flat transport position and returned to an upright seat position individually and independently of ...
01/11/2000
5947553Folding chair
A folding chair includes front and rear leg frames which are pivotally connected to a seat frame, a backrest frame having a lower end portion pivoted to the rear leg frame, a pair of armrest members which have front ends pivoted to the front leg frame and...
09/07/1999
5806933Head rest and restraint assembly
A head rest and restraint assembly has, as its principal component, a padded, shaped arm which has one end thereof contained in a mounting member. The contained end has a splined portion thereon which is adapted to mate with an interior splined portion of...
09/15/1998
5713633Backrest assembly with chamber for articles
A backrest assembly having chambers for articles is configured with a U-shape main frame. The top of the main frame has a connecting bracket. The connecting mechanism is adjustably connected with a spacing block with a spring biased steel ball, a recess a...
02/03/1998
5687985Stroller, reclining and canopy tensioning mechanisms thereof
The present invention relates to a stroller, in particularly a tandem seat stroller, and a unique canopy mechanism and a unique reclining mechanism for use in the stroller according to the present invention. The stroller comprises a main frame having a fi...
11/18/1997
5685610Reclining device for seat
A reclining device for seat which has circular inwardly and outwardly toothed portions as a full meshing lock element, which permits for reducing pitches in the teeth of them for fine adjustment of reclining angle. A male lock member having the circular o...
11/11/1997
5611596Child safety seat
A child safety seat for use in a vehicle comprises a seat body having a seat portion and a backrest portion. Guides on the seat body define a strap path for a strap of an adult seat belt which secures the seat body to a vehicle seat. A strap deflecting le...
03/18/1997
5588701Device for mounting baby chair to bicycle
A baby chair includes a rack having a puncture formed in the rear portion for engaging with a block which is secured to the baby chair, and having a channel intersecting with the puncture. The block has two hooks for engaging with the rack so as to secure...
12/31/1996
1    
 
Sign InRegister
Username  
Password   
forgot password?