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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7361128 | Exercising apparatus An exercising apparatus has a front frame, a rear frame and a seat assembly. The rear frame is connected to the front frame and the seat assembly is mounted pivotally between the front frame and the rear frame. The seat assembly has a seat back, a seat, a leg holder... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357450 | Wall-avoiding high leg recliner chair A reclining seating unit includes: a base; a generally horizontally disposed seat positioned above the base; a generally upright backrest positioned above a rear portion of the seat; an ottoman; and a reclining mechanism attached to the base, seat, backrest and otto... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7322641 | Two-step connecting element A device positioned within in a chair, especially a chair with an adjustable back of the chair and head rest, is disclosed. The device is configured such that between a section of the head rest and an attachment section on the chair construction is arranged a connec... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318625 | Reclining element A reclining element includes a pivotal backrest, a headrest, which is coupled in an articulated manner thereto, and optionally a footrest. These pivotal parts can be displaced by an electromotive adjusting device. The reclining element is so configured as to elimina... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7281764 | Tension control mechanism for chair The chair includes seat and back assemblies interconnected in a four-bar linkage. The chair further includes a tension mechanism comprising a coil spring projecting forwardly from a base and an adjustment linkage which is connected to said coil spring and to a front... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261367 | Method and apparatus for a three position wall-avoiding reclining chair A three position reclining chair having a front panel, arms, a seat cushion and a seat back, has a positioning linkage with interconnected seat support, leg support and seat back linkage groups. The seat support linkage group supports the chair seat for forward move... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7195583 | Posture and exercise seating Seating that provides comfort, facilitates healthful upright posture, has capability for exercise, and facilitates a healthful upright position, comprises a seat having left and right portions for supporting a user's left and right thighs, respectively. A seat suppo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7134156 | Gas spring activated adjustable bed An adjustable bed including a stationary frame is supported above a floor. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is spaced above the frame with connectors. The connectors include generally inverted U-shaped tube... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7093312 | Single motor adjustable bed An adjustable bed including a stationary frame is supported with legs above a floor. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is spaced above the frame with connectors. The connectors include generally inverted U-s... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7025415 | Multifunctional chair A multifunctional chair comprises a base adapted to rest on the ground; a support frame including a seat part and a backrest part pivotally attached to the seat part; a leg frame supporting the support frame and including a rear leg having a first end pivotally conn... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6988769 | Spring toggle furniture mechanism A spring assembly for an article of furniture having a seat assembly supported from a chair frame and an actuation mechanism for enabling a leg rest assembly to move between a stowed position and an extended position. The mechanism includes a support shaft, a drive ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6974186 | Chair A chair includes a seat rotatably attached to a base with a pivot axle and coupled to the base with an actuator, to adjust the seat relative to the base. A seat back is rotatably attached to the seat and coupled to the seat with another actuator, to adjust the seat ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6935448 | Obstacle traversing wheelchair The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelera... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929320 | Aircraft seat with synchronized back rest and leg rest A seat (1) for a vehicle such as an aircraft, comprises a back rest structure (3) and a squab structure (2) mounted so as to pivot with respect to the back rest structure (3), a structure (5) supporting the squab structure (2 | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923280 | Obstacle traversing wheelchair The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelera... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916069 | Seat A seat, in particular a vehicle seat, preferably an aircraft passenger seat, has seating components such as a sitting part (20), a back rest (22), and a leg rest (24). The positions of these components, particularly their inclination relative to... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6902233 | Reclining chair with extendible leg rest A reclining chair includes a base frame, a pivot link having a lower pivot end connected pivotally to the base frame, a back frame, and a carriage. A linkage mechanism couples pivotally a lower end of the back frame to a rear end of the carriage and to an upper pivo... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899393 | Linkage mechanism for a motion chair A recliner in one embodiment has a support assembly capable of oscillatory motion, and the support assembly includes a chair support, a seat portion, coupled to the chair support, a back rest portion, and a foot rest portion. The oscillatory mechanism includes an ar... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6604791 | Reclining leisure chair A reclining leisure chair includes a base frame, a seat frame, a backrest frame, a hassock frame, a driving device, and a link rod. The driving device enables the seat frame and the backrest frame to be adjusted for reclining at the same time. The link ro... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6557942 | Combination lounger with easy assembly and detaching structure A combination lounger is constructed to include a rotary base with an reclining mechanism, a hassock detachably fastened to angle plates at front links of the reclining mechanism of the rotary base by tie screws, two armrest and side panel units detachabl... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6481797 | Power-driven armchair with an improved structure An armchair (10) comprises a support frame (11, 12) to which a base seat (14) and a back (16) are fastened, which elements are movable between a first and a second position through power-driven movement means (21). The base seat (14) is pivotally mounted,... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6409262 | All-linkage reclining chair with improved tensioning mechanism A reclining chair is provided which includes a base and a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the lon... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402232 | Chair with adjustable backrest and footrest A chair includes a seat portion with legs and a backrest frame and a footrest are respectively pivotally connected to two opposite ends of the seat portion. Two rods are pivotally connected between the backrest and the footrest. A cylinder is connected to... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6338531 | Stand-assist recliner chair A stand-assist chair has a base frame adapted to stand on the floor, a seat frame movable above the base frame and carrying a generally horizontal seat, a back on the seat frame extending upward from a rear edge of the seat, and a motor housing on one of ... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6145924 | All-linkage recliner with reinforced chair frame construction An all-linkage reclining chair having a reinforced chair frame is disclosed. The chair frame includes a side frame assembly integrally connected to a seat assembly along two orthogonal planes. More specifically, a longitudinal seat rail is secured to an i... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6000758 | Reclining lift chair The lift chair has a base frame, an extendable/retractable chair occupant positioning apparatus attached to the base frame, a reversible D.C. motor for extension and retraction of the chair occupant positioning apparatus relative to the base frame. A cont... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5992930 | Wall proximity reclining chair A reclining chair is provided which includes a base, and a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base. A longitudinal link is operably interconnected to the support linkage assembly. A recline linkage assembly is operably coupled to the lo... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5975627 | Swivel base reclining chair with linkage reclining mechanism A reclining chair is provided which includes a base frame, a support linkage assembly pivotally supported from the base frame, a seat back operably coupled to the support linkage and a chair frame, including a seat frame, secured to the support linkage. A... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5918942 | Chair arrangement Adjustable chair equipped with a calf supporting board which by means of an over-center mechanism and a gas spring can be brought to a horizontal position when the angle between the seat and the back of the seat increases, the board being foldable when th... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5790997 | Table/chair egress device A table including an articulated deck having a head section, a seat section, a foot section and at least one of the sections is coupled to the frame for movement between a generally horizontal position and a tilted position about a first effective axis ab... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5527095 | Pawl and ratchet assembly An improved latching mechanism for a rocking-type chair selectively permits or inhibits rocking motion of the chair frame relative to the base upon actuation. The improved latching mechanism includes a pawl and ratchet assembly having a spring-biased pawl... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5480209 | Mechanism for wall-proximity reclining chair A reclining chair mechanism is provided for a wall-proximity reclining chair permitting a chair of normal back height to be stationed as close as three inches to a wall or other structure when the back is upright, and, yet, have sufficient space for the b... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5382073 | Modular reclining chair and method A modular reclining chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular reclining chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occupant. The... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5348367 | Reclining chair mechanism A simple and economical six-bar linkage system keeps a reclining chair stable in its closed position, and permits it to assume any degree of recline between slight recline and full recline without need for friction devices or springs. This is accomplished... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5323526 | Method for assembling a modular wall proximity reclining chair A modular wall proximity reclining/tilt chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing im... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5301413 | Modular reclining chair and method of making A modular reclining chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular reclining chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occupant. The... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5222286 | Modular reclining/tilt chair and method of making A modular reclining/tilt chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular reclining/tilt chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5082324 | Foldable reclining chair A reclining chair is arranged having a back rest pivotably supported and mounted at its intermediate region to the upper lower and right arm portions of a base frame, a seat pivotably mounted at its rear end to the lowermost section of the back rest at a ... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5064244 | Reclining sofa A sectional sofa having one sofa section that includes a pair of reclining seats that are separated by a console on which push button controls are mounted that separately control the movement of the reclining seats from the upright to the reclined positio... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4707025 | Rocker recliner A rocker-recliner chair utilizing but two mounting links for mounting the seat and backrest to the rocker cams and which mounting links are also utilized to position the chair in advanced reclining positions beyond the TV position. The chair is biased to ... | 11/17/1987 |
