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Document | Title | Date |
20080203787 | Seat | 08-28-2008 |
20080231093 | CHILD'S HIGHCHAIR WITH ACCESS ATTACHMENT - A highchair assembly includes a seat supported by a plurality of legs with an upstanding back wall and opposite first and second side walls. An access device is mounted to one of the side walls. The access device has an upper end located generally at the one side wall and the lower end for placement on a support surface. A child can enter and exit the highchair through use of the access device. | 09-25-2008 |
20080252115 | CHILD SEAT ARTICLE HOLDER - A system and method for supporting articles is generally provided for use, with a seat, such as a child's safety seat or stroller, having a seat surface and at least one restraining member that extends outwardly from the seat surface. The system may be provided with a support member having one or more pocket members for holding the articles. An aperture may be formed through the support member through which the restraining member may be passed to limit movement of the support member across the seat surface when the system is placed on the seat. In one aspect, the pocket members may at least partially depend from one or more side portions of the seat, with or without the use of a support member. | 10-16-2008 |
20080252116 | Therapeutic Device For Inducing Blood Pressure Modulation - A Kinetic Recliner Chair apparatus intended for use both as a recliner chair and as an apparatus for enhancing blood circulation, and lymph and neural fluid flow throughout a person's body. In order to utilize the apparatus in its therapeutic mode, a person fully reclines a reclining chair member thereof and then activates a controllable motor driven drive mechanism that cyclically tilts the reclining chair member like a seesaw, which action alternatively raises the person's upper torso and head above his or her lower extremities, and vice-versa. | 10-16-2008 |
20080265638 | Passenger Seat, Especially Airline Passenger Seat - Disclosed is a passenger seat, especially an airline passenger seat, comprising seat components such as a seat part, a backrest, and an armrest ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080272632 | ARTICLE OF FURNITURE WITH FUNCTIONAL TEXTUAL SYMBOLS - Presented herein is an article of furniture, wherein said article of furniture functionally integrates the shapes of at least two characters, and an upper portion of at least one character is adapted to accommodate at least one part of a human body, and a lower portion of at least one character is adapted to engage a supporting surface on which said article of furniture is located. | 11-06-2008 |
20080315638 | Apparatus and Method for Attaching a Child Car Seat to Luggage - An apparatus and method for attaching a child car seat ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090001787 | Ionized Air System and Method for Dissipating an Electrostatic Charge in a Vehicle - An apparatus is provided for dissipating an electrostatic charge from a vehicle seat and from an occupant seated thereon, wherein a blower directs ionized air through a vent toward the seat and occupant to neutralize an electrostatic charge accumulated on the surface and occupant. A sensor is configured to detect when the occupant is separating from the vehicle seat, and to activate the ionizer in response thereto. The apparatus also includes a seat cooling system for directing cool air through the seat, wherein a blower directs ionized air through vent holes in the seat when the cooling system is operating. A method is also provided for dissipating an electrostatic charge from a vehicle seat and an occupant seated thereon, including generating ionized air, sensing separation of a passenger from the seat, and directing ionized air toward the seat and occupant through one or more vents to dissipate the static charge. | 01-01-2009 |
20090058154 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly includes a first seat section, a second seat section, and a portioning panel. The first seat section has a first cushion portion and a first seatback portion that define a first seating area. The second seat section has a second cushion portion and a second seatback portion that define a second seating area disposed laterally adjacent the first seating area. The second seatback portion is movably mounted between an upwardly extending in-use orientation and a retracted non-use orientation. The partitioning panel is movably arranged between a stowed position in which the partitioning panel is disposed outside of the first and second seating areas and a partitioning position in which the partitioning panel extends upwardly along a lateral side of the first seat section in a forward to aft direction of the first seat section. | 03-05-2009 |
20090066127 | ACOUSTICALLY TUNED SEATING ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an acoustically tuned vehicle seat assembly comprising a frame, a cushion supported on the frame, and a non-cloth trim material secured over the cushion, the non-cloth trim material having at least one slitted region having a plurality of scored slits. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072597 | KIT FOR SECURING A POLE TO A SPORT CHAIR - The present invention features a fastening system for fastening a pole, e.g. and umbrella pole or a fishing pole, to a sport chair. The system comprises a tubular member, at least one securing member to secure the tubular member to a leg of the sport chair, at least one gripping member to prevent the securing member from sliding on the leg of the chair; and at least one fastening member to pin down the sport chair; and a tightening member to hold in place the umbrella pole or the fishing pole that is inserted in the tubular member. | 03-19-2009 |
20090108647 | Device for indicating that a chair is reserved - The present invention is a device for removable application to a seat or chair which incorporates a visual indication that the seat or chair is reserved or taken. Visual indication of chair reservation is achieved by incorporating one or more reservation indicators into the device such as color, wording, artwork or the like thereby providing a distinguishing reservation indicator. The chair reservation device may also support the reception and display of adornments and/or accessories for personalizing the chair reservation device. In one form, the present chair reservation device is formed as a material hood or hat that is received over and onto an upper portion of a back of a chair. Through the incorporation of one or more distinguishing reservation indicators, the present chair reservation device provides a distinctly discernable indication to a potential user that the particular chair is reserved or taken. | 04-30-2009 |
20090108648 | Exercise furniture device - An exercise device adapted for use with a chair includes a handle arm mounted to an armrest portion by a first connector including a first axis and a second axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the first axis. A resistance element is used with a first end attached to the armrest portion by a second connecter including a third axis and a fourth axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the third axis and a second end attached to the handle arm by a third connector including a fifth axis and a sixth axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the fifth axis. A foot frame is included with at least one frame band receiver, the foot frame being mounted to the base portion. A foot support is moveably mounted to the foot frame and includes at least one support band receiver. A resistance band is adapted to be received by the frame band receiver and the support band receiver to provide resistance to displacement by the user. This provides a method of upper and lower body exercise for a user without the necessity of getting out of the chair. | 04-30-2009 |
20090140561 | Vehicle mounted printer station - The present invention relates to a vehicle mounted printer station made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest. | 06-04-2009 |
20090152914 | SAFETY STRAP SET FOR PREVENTING TODDLERS FROM CLIMBING ON A CHAIR - A child-safety attachment device is adapted to maintain a self-standing chair secure to a self-standing surface or table such that the seat of the chair is unable to be used by a child as a climbing tool and contains two attachment sets, each comprising a surface attachment part, a length adjustable chair attachment part detachably attachable to the chair, and both parts detachably attachable to each other, such that the chair is held secure to the surface when for one set the surface attachment part is attached to the surface and the chair attachment part is attached to one side of the chair and the two parts attached to each other and for the other set the surface attachment part is attached to the surface and the chair attachment part is attached to another side of the chair and the two parts attached to each other. | 06-18-2009 |
20090167067 | CHILD SEAT PRESENCE AND/OR ORIENTATION DETECTION SYSTEM - A child seat presence and/or orientation detection system for detecting, on a vehicle seat, presence and/or orientation of a transponder-equipped child seat includes a loop-shaped transmission antenna for transmitting an electromagnetic excitation field and a loop-shaped reception antenna for receiving an electromagnetic response field emitted by a transponder of a child seat in response to the electromagnetic excitation field; the loop-shaped transmission antenna surrounds a first, the loop-shaped reception antenna a second area; the second area includes an overlap area with the first area; the second area also includes a non-overlap area with the first area, i.e. an area which is part of the second area but does not overlap with the first area, such that the magnetic flux caused by the loop-shaped transmission antenna in the non-overlap area is of opposite sign with respect to the magnetic flux caused by the loop-shaped transmission antenna in the overlap area. | 07-02-2009 |
20090184547 | Elevated Infant Seat - The invention is an elevated seat that adjusts to different seat back angles with the seat supported at a height to reduce the distance a user has to bend over or kneel down in order access the child. | 07-23-2009 |
20090189422 | CHILD CHAIR - A child chair includes a seat, a frame, a reclining adjusting device, a locking device, and a bouncing device. The seat pivoted with the frame. The reclining adjusting device mounted on the seat capable of moving between a locking status and a release status, the seat movable relative to the frame when the reclining adjusting device is in the release status. The locking device mounted on the seat for retaining the reclining adjusting device in the release status. The bouncing device mounted between the seat and the frame for bouncing the seat along a direction relative to the frame when the reclining adjusting device is retained in the release status by the locking device. | 07-30-2009 |
20090212609 | Vehicle Seat - A vehicle seat has a seat surface and a backrest. At least one training apparatus for training at least one muscle area of the torso and/or of the arms of a person using the vehicle seat is integrated into the backrest. | 08-27-2009 |
20090212610 | Vehicle seat - A vehicle seat wherein an area for storing articles is provided on a rear seat is disclosed. The area for storing small articles is provided in a side bolster disposed on the side surface of a seatback located toward a vehicle body wall. The side bolster includes a base member formed in a curved shape in cross section so as to have a space facing toward the vehicle body wall. An opening is formed in a longitudinal direction in an outer layer member for covering a front surface of the base member. The opening is contiguous with the space. Small articles can be deposited and withdrawn from inside the space through the opening. | 08-27-2009 |
20090236883 | Vehicle Seat With System for Facilitating Relieving of Fatigue of Person Sitting on the Seat - There is disclosed a vehicle seat provided with a system for facilitating relieving of fatigue of an occupant on the vehicle seat, the vehicle seat including a seat back, the system comprising an occupant's body-motion promoting means | 09-24-2009 |
20100001563 | COMPUTER DISPLAY VIEWING SUPPORT - A computer display viewing support having a display positioning tray, including a vertical unit having a substantially vertical orientation adapted to vary a vertical location of the display tray between an uppermost position and a lowermost position, the vertical unit terminating in horizontal base and a tray pivoting unit supported by the vertical unit and adapted to pivot the display tray from a plurality of pivoting positions between a closed position to an open position. | 01-07-2010 |
20100032997 | FITTING FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT - There is provided a fitting for a child safety seat for use with a vehicle seat comprising a body; provided to said body, a first connector for connecting to an anchorage of a child safety seat; and provided to the body and spaced from the first connector, a second connector for connecting to an anchorage of a vehicle seat. The second connector is provided with a detector for detecting secure connection thereof to the anchorage of the vehicle seat. | 02-11-2010 |
20100090506 | DETECTION DEVICE AND SEAT COMPRISING ONE SUCH DEVICE - A detection device comprises a body ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100096893 | Rack-Mounted Server Seat - The disclosed invention solves the problem of fatigue, among other things, by providing a seat assembly that fits into one or more Unit Spaces in an electronic equipment rack. | 04-22-2010 |
20100117411 | BIO-SIGNAL ANALYZER, SEAT AND BIO-SIGNAL ANALYZING METHOD - There are provided a bio-signal analyzer using a sensor capable of detecting, even though it is non-invasive, a more prominent bio-signal, and a seat using the bio-signal analyzer. Air cushions ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100117412 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A SIDE CHEEK OF A SEAT - An adjusting device for adjusting a side wing ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100117413 | Prisoner Safety Seat and Method of Use - A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism so that the strap will not extend and the prisoner is held in place. When it is desired for the prisoner to get out of the chair, the lock is released, allowing the prisoner to stand the strap to be disconnected. | 05-13-2010 |
20100148548 | Capacitive occupant detection system - A capacitive occupant detection system comprises a capacitive sensor and a seat frame located under the capacitive sensor through a seat cushion. The seat frame is electrically connected with the ground potential level of the vehicle. A water proof layer is placed above the seat frame. The water proof layer prevents water from penetrating the seat cushion to reach to the seat frame, even if water poured on the seating part. The water proof layer suppresses resistance decrease of resistive component between the capacitive sensor and the seat frame resulting from water poured on the seat. | 06-17-2010 |
20100231014 | Child Car Seat with Vibration - A child car seat includes a seat assembly that is adapted to support a child in a vehicle, and a vibration mechanism that is adapted to provide a vibrating motion to a child supported by the seat assembly. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231015 | Infant Support Structure with Supported Seat - An infant support structure that supports a child above a support surface is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a frame, a seat, and an elastic member that supports the seat for vertical and horizontal movement relative to the frame. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231016 | VEHICLE SEAT - In a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a seat surface, a backrest, at least one space in the area of the lateral supports of the seat surface and/or the backrest for the formation of at least one lateral seat support cushion. The space is sealed fluid-tight and variable in volume, and has at least one closing unit, e.g., a valve, for the controlled introduction and release of air into and from the space so as to vary the volume of the space, a cost-effective variable level of lateral support for the vehicle seat is to be enabled at a low technical outlay. This object is achieved by having the space incorporates a flexible body. | 09-16-2010 |
20100244512 | SEAT SYSTEM FOR THE INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A seat system for the interior of a motor vehicle, such as a driver's cab of a truck, has a vehicle seat that is movable from a home position, set on a seat support on the vehicle, into at least one further position. The vehicle seat is separable from the seat support and has a roller element device by which the vehicle seat can be moved into a position separated from the seat support. The seat support can include at least one coupling element for a connection line, with the coupling element being connectable to a coupling element on the vehicle seat. | 09-30-2010 |
20100244513 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is adapted to be disposed adjacent to an entrance/exit opening of a vehicle, the vehicle seat includes a seat main body and a tilting mechanism. The seat main body includes a sitting surface. The tilting mechanism is configured and arranged to selectively tilt the sitting surface about a rotational axis with the rotational axis being arranged diagonally with respect to a front-rear direction of the vehicle seat such that a lateral frontward portion of the sitting surface to be located closer to the entrance/exit opening of the vehicle is lowered when the sitting surface is tilted. | 09-30-2010 |
20100314919 | Portable, lightweight folding stool and carrying case - The invention is of a PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT FOLDING, STOOL AND CARRYING CASE. The stool frame is easily folded together and placed into the upholstered seat top, which when zippered together, acts as a carrying case. In this folded and enclosed form the stool becomes easily transportable to any location where seating is desired. The stool framework and seat top consists of the following basic elements:
| 12-16-2010 |
20110001340 | Portable seating support - A portable seating support for use in a roof structure, for example in a building, including a saddle defined by a bridge portion and a pair of legs which are cantilevered downwardly from opposite edges of the bridge portion, and a seat supported on the bridge member by an upright post. The bridge portion has a pair of end edges which extend transversely between the legs, and at least one of these end edges defines thereon at least one tooth for engaging a support member of the roof structure. Additionally, the saddle is configured for positioning on a horizontally-oriented member of the roof structure, if space permits. | 01-06-2011 |
20110025107 | SPILLGUARD - A system operable to detachably secure a bib to a restraint device (e.g. a strap in a vehicle). The system may include a clip having a strap section and a bib section that are rotatably interconnected. As such, the strap and bib sections may be rotated relative to each other in order to for a bib (engaged by the bib section) to hang in a desired position. The strap and bib section may be adapted to respectively detachably mount a strap and a bib. In one embodiment, a retention force between the strap section and a strap may be selected from the mechanical devices, magnetic devices, and combinations of mechanical and magnetic devices. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025108 | DRIVER INTERFACE ASSEMBLY - A driver interface assembly ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110037299 | CLIMBING ATTACHMENT FOR A CHILD SEAT - The present invention relates to a climbing attachment for a child's car seat comprising: a padding portion, where said padding portion is place under an existing child seat; a series of rungs, where said rungs hang from the padding portion; and a mechanism to attach said climbing attachment to a child's car seat. In one exemplary embodiment the mechanism to attach includes at least one anchor strap and preferably includes two anchor straps. The series of rungs may be evenly spaced. The present invention also contemplates a method of assembling a climbing attachment for a child's seat comprising the steps of: attaching a series of rungs to a padding portion, where said rungs hang vertically from the padding portion; inserting the padding portion under a child's car seat; and securely attaching the climbing attachment to the child's car seat. | 02-17-2011 |
20110057488 | Bouncing baby chair - A bouncing baby chair comprising a seat assembly supported by a frame and a resilient biasing device provides a bouncing motion which parents or other caretakers may use to soothe a colicky baby. The baby chair provides a bouncing motion which is substantially vertical that is soothing without creating or exacerbating a baby's digestion problems. The baby chair also supports a parent in a seated position on a seat assembly which reduces fatigue. In one embodiment, the seat assembly is supported by one or more resilient biasing devices. The seat assembly may bounce by moving downward distorting the resilient biasing device and upward assisted by the biasing device returning to a substantially undistorted state. The soothing bouncing motion may be produced by repeating these motions on the bouncing baby chair. | 03-10-2011 |
20110095579 | DECORATIVE BENCH OR SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A PHOTOLUMINESCENT WORK BONDED THERETO - A bench or seat assembly including a decorative work bonded thereto in an essentially permanent fashion is provided wherein the work includes a photoluminescent material. The assembly includes a masonry seat member having an upper surface, a masonry back member having front and back surfaces and a support having exterior surfaces for supporting the seat member at a desired height. The work may include advertising or an image of which the photoluminescent material is a part of. The photoluminescent material may be photoluminescent particulate pigment or at least one photoluminescent stone which gives off light sufficient to allow at least a portion of the work to be viewed under limited ambient light conditions. In this way, the assembly is decorative not only in the daytime but also at night. The assembly may be an interlocking precast slab bench or seat assembly. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095580 | SEAT OCCUPANT DETERMINING APPARATUS - A seat occupant determining apparatus includes a first load detecting sensor at a right of a seat, a second load detecting sensor at a left of the seat, a third load detecting sensor at a front or a rear of the first and second load detecting sensors, in order to detect a part of the load, respectively, a right-left sum value calculating portion calculating a right-left sum value, a threshold changing portion for changing an occupant determining threshold on the basis of the load value of the third load detecting sensor, and an occupant determining portion determining an occupant of the seat to be an adult when the right-left sum value is equal to or more than the occupant determining threshold and determining an occupant of the seat to be a child in a child seat when the right-left sum value is less than the occupant determining threshold. | 04-28-2011 |
20110127815 | DETACHABLE CHAIR CUSHION AND BACKPACK ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention broadly relate to a chair cushion adaptable for transport on a backpack and adaptable to industry-standard seating devices for safety and comfort. In one embodiment of the present invention, a portable chair cushion apparatus comprises a back support portion, having an outer casing surrounding a cushion material, and back support attachment means protruding from a rear surface thereof, a seat portion, having an outer casing surrounding a cushion material, and a backpack connection means protruding from a bottom surface thereof, and a connection strap attached to the rear surface of the back support portion on a first end, and attached to the bottom surface of a seat portion on a second end. | 06-02-2011 |
20110156458 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - A chair-type massage machine includes a backrest for the back of the user to bear on, a seat for the user to sit in, and a reclining mechanism for pivotally moving the backrest and the seat. The reclining mechanism includes a single drive source to recline the seat while permitting the user to hold a related posture, the drive source being coupled to the backrest and the seat by a link assembly. The link assembly is operable to pivotally move the backrest from a raised position to a reclined position via an intermediate position by operating the drive source, the seat being tiltable to raise a front end thereof when the backrest is pivotally moved from the raised position to the intermediate position, the seat being tiltable to lower the raised front end thereof when the backrest is pivotally moved from the intermediate position to the reclined position. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163580 | Vehicle Seat with Air Duct - An automotive vehicle seat back adapted for movement between an upright position and a lowered position has an air duct with an intake located adjacent an upper portion of the seat back and an outlet located adjacent a lower portion of the seat back. The air duct takes in ambient cabin air at its upper end and that air is directed to an electronics compartment located behind the seat in order to cool the electronics regardless of whether the seat back is in the raised or the lowered position. | 07-07-2011 |
20110198901 | Roller Blind Arrangement - The invention relates to a roller blind arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a roller blind web which can be wound up by a winding device to form a wound body and which has a pulling device at its free end facing away from the wound body. Winding up and/or extending the roller blind web triggers actuation of a cleaning brush that removes any soiling from the roller blind web. | 08-18-2011 |
20110227379 | APPARATUS FOR LIFTING AND MOVING A PERSON - An apparatus for lifting and moving a person comprises a mobile base assembly and a lift assembly moveably mounted on the base assembly permitting the lift assembly to move upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly. The lift assembly includes a frame member moveably engaging the base assembly. A first support arm of a butterfly seat is rotatably attached to the frame member for rotation about an upwardly extending axis. A second support arm of the butterfly seat is rotatably attached to the frame member laterally spaced from the first support arm for rotation about an upwardly extending axis. The first and second support arms include weight bearing platforms adjacent the free distal ends of the support arms. The first and second support arms are movable between a first position where the weight bearing platforms are close enough for supporting a person and a second position where the first support arm and the second support arm are spaced sufficiently from each other to receive a person between the weight bearing platforms. A powered lift is provided for moving the lift assembly upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233976 | MODULAR FURNITURE - A modular furniture assembly unit includes a box having a length, a width, and a depth, the box having first and second major sides in opposition to each other that define the length and the width of the box, and having third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sides therebetween, the first side having a first connector attached thereto at a distance from the third side of the box substantially equivalent to the depth of the box, the second side of the box having a plurality of second connectors attached near at least three of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sides of the box, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a second connector of an identical box to couple the box to the identical box to form a modular furniture piece. In a further aspect, the first connector is a rotatable clamp and the second connectors are hooks to which the rotatable clamp is connectable. | 09-29-2011 |
20110248534 | Cushion Mat with Pressure Sensor - The present invention relates to a cushion mat 1 for integration into an automotive seat, comprising a set of metal wire springs | 10-13-2011 |
20110254332 | VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE - A seat buckle apparatus for use in a vehicle seat assembly having a seat back, a seat base, and a base portion, the seat buckle apparatus comprising a bracket member having a first end and a second end, the bracket member for coupling to the vehicle seat; a first belt buckle portion for being movably supported to the vehicle seat and having an upper end, a lower end, and an engagement member for engaging the bracket member; and wherein the bracket member will prevent the upper end of the belt buckle from contacting the seat back when the seat back is folded down on the seat base. | 10-20-2011 |
20110266846 | FURNITURE CONVERTIBLE TO PLAY SPACE - Transformable furniture is provided, which is a unitary structure which itself transforms between seating and a play space. More specifically, the furniture has first and second frame members which move towards each other to form a couch and away from each other to form a play space, such as a playhouse. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272979 | Process for Producing a Supporting Shell for a Seat - A supporting shell for a seat is provided by carrying out in-seat measurements with a plurality of test subjects, wherein the test subjects sit down on a measuring mat placed on a neutral seat frame. The measuring mat has a readily displaceable filling and adapts to the contour of the body of the respective test subject. After the test subject has sat down on the measuring mat and before the test subject leaves the same, the filling inside the measuring mat is fixed in place by applying a negative pressure. The geometric data of the surface contour of the measuring mat are determined and stored for each test subject. The measured surface contours are then superimposed onto one another. This produces an average surface contour which can subsequently be further altered slightly for adaptation to large seat users, and therefore a modified surface contour is created as a basis for the production of the supporting shell of the seat. | 11-10-2011 |
20110285186 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING A SEAT AND USE THEREOF - A method for automatically setting a component of a vehicle that can be automatically set, wherein the vehicle has a seat that can be electrically adjusted has the following steps: adjusting ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110316316 | MASSAGE CHAIR - A massage chair includes a main frame, a seat, and a backrest. The main frame includes a back frame configured to support the backrest and a base frame configured to support the seat. The base frame is formed by combining a plurality of structural members. The plurality of structural members are arranged on positions corresponding to edges of a hexahedron. Part of the back frame serves as part of the structural members of the base frame. | 12-29-2011 |
20120019029 | Vehicle Seat With Function of Absorbing Volatile Substances - A vehicle seat with a function of absorbing volatile substances in an interior of a vehicle with the seat is disclosed. The vehicle seat comprises a seat frame structure, a cushioned padding member supported on the seat frame structure, and a volatile substances-absorbing member provided on a surface of the cushioned padding member which faces the seat frame structure. | 01-26-2012 |
20120080915 | VIBRATION SEAT - A vibration seat ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120080916 | Cocoon Hunting Hammock - A camouflage hunting blind system comprising a hanger with a distal and a proximate end, the proximate end of the hanger comprises an S-hook for suspending a hammock chair which is then cloaked within a camouflaged covering. The distal end of the hanger is positioned against tree with the proximate end pointing upward and away from the tree at a 45 degree angle wherein both ends are secured using a tether. The camouflage hunting blind system is positioned so a user's feet may touch the ground to rotate hammock chair for (through) 360 degrees of view. The hammock chair may be reversible, having a first side with natural (nature camouflage) colorings and a second side with hunter orange or other suitable coloring (dark or other.) Camouflage hunting blind system may have a camouflage coloring on the outside and a dark coloring on the inside, and weigh less that 10 lbs, and sets up in a very short time. Camouflaged covering encapsulates hammock chair, concealing scent and providing warmth for its user(s). | 04-05-2012 |
20120104812 | WEIGHT BASED VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE - A device configured to be installed in a vehicle seat for estimating an occupant weight. The device includes a bladder and a pressure sensor. The bladder is configured to define a cavity characterized as having a center of gravity. The bladder is effective to retain a fluid and pressurize the fluid in response to an occupant weight upon the bladder. The bladder is also configured to define an opening to the cavity. The pressure sensor is coupled directly to the opening in a manner effective to seal the opening and locate the pressure sensor proximate to the center of gravity. The pressure sensor provides a pressure signal indicative of the occupant weight. | 05-03-2012 |
20120112505 | SCREEN FOR A PASSENGER CABIN - The invention relates to a device for creating an individually delimited zone of a passenger cabin in a means of transport for at least one passenger seat. The device comprises a modular cabin element that has been attached in a positionally variable manner to stationary guide rails of the passenger seat by way of quick-release fasteners. Associated with this cabin element is an extendable and affixable privacy screen roller blind that forms a flexible dividing element, which privacy screen roller blind extends from the underside of the hatrack or the PSU panel or the ceiling arrangement, and in the lateral region in addition the sidewall lining of the passenger cabin, to the modular cabin element, and by means of which privacy screen roller blind an individually delimited zone can be implemented. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119548 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest which is provided at the seat part so as to be rotatable, wherein the seat part and the backrest can be transferred into an easy entry position. | 05-17-2012 |
20120153689 | Horizontal seat adjustment means with setting member - The invention relates to a seat for a vehicle, in particular for all-terrain vehicles, with at least one seat area extending in the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle and in the width-wise direction (Y) of the vehicle for receiving a person, a backrest for supporting the back of the person and a holding device connected in the vertical direction (Z) under the seat area and to the latter for keeping the seat area at a distance from a coupling region for coupling the seat to the vehicle, wherein the holding device has at least one spring device for the movable arrangement at least for a time of at least the seat area with respect to the coupling region in the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle and/or in the width-wise direction (Y) of the vehicle. | 06-21-2012 |
20120181826 | Occupant Classification System Sensor Covers and Seat Assemblies With Protected Occupant Classification System Sensors - Occupant classification system (“OCS”) sensor covers include a sensor cover portion with an interior cavity, wherein the sensor cover portion at least partially covers an OCS sensor when the OCS sensor cover is connected to a seat assembly, and a link arm cover portion pivotally connected to a rear of the sensor cover portion, wherein the link arm cover portion includes a crossbar connector extending from a free end of the link arm cover portion, wherein the crossbar connector rotatably couples the link arm cover portion to a crossbar of the seat assembly, and wherein the link arm cover portion transitions between a raised position and a lowered position when the seat assembly moves through a vertical range of motion such that the link arm cover portion shields a link arm of the seat assembly throughout the vertical range of motion. | 07-19-2012 |
20120212018 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE APPARATUS - The chair-type massage apparatus is characterized in that, when placed with its back facing a room wall, it can be located near the wall and, when its seat is made movable back-and-forth, the leg kneading device mounted at the front of the seat can be used without being obstructed by the back-and-forth movement. | 08-23-2012 |
20120223554 | SEAT, IN PARTICULAR A VEHICLE SEAT, HAVING A DEFORMATION ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A DEFORMATION ELEMENT OF A SEAT - A seat according to the invention, in particular a vehicle seat ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120235452 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE HEAD RESTRAINT - A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a support structure and a head restraint supported by the support structure and being movable relative to the support structure between a first position and a second position. An actuator is connected to the head restraint for moving the head restraint, and a controller is in communication with the actuator. A sensor array is supported by one of the support structure and the head restraint and in communication with the controller. The sensor array has a first region and a second region. The sensor array is configured to sense an input of the first region and second region being sequentially activated. The sensor array communicates the input to the controller, and the controller causing the actuator to move the head restraint. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235453 | PLINTH-MOUNTED SEAT ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING SUB-ASSEMBLIES - A seat mounting assembly including a swingarm configured for attachment to spaced-apart floor tracks, and a plinth having a seat mounted thereon mounted on the swingarm such that the swingarm is configured to deflect in a direction away from the plinth in response to floor deformation. An assembly for mounting a suite-style seat supported on a plinth to spaced floor tracks to isolate the plinth from floor deformation. | 09-20-2012 |
20120267925 | MODULAR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base. | 10-25-2012 |
20120299344 | Arrangement for Sensing Weight of an Occupying Item in Vehicular Seat - Vehicle including a seat support structure, a cushion arranged thereon and having an upper surface for supporting an occupying item and that deflects downward as a function of weight of the occupying item, and a sensor system including a force-measuring device that responds to downward deflection of the cushion. An interrogator sends a signal to the force-measuring device and the force-measuring device transmits, after receipt of the signal from the interrogator, a return signal to the interrogator related to the response of the force-measuring device to the downward deflection of the cushion. In a method for obtaining an indication of weight of an occupying item of the seat, a signal is transmitted from the interrogator on the vehicle to the force-measuring device and from the force-measuring device, the transmitted return signal related to the response of the force-measuring device to the downward deflection of the cushion is received. | 11-29-2012 |
20130020844 | AUTOMOBILE SEAT WITH MASSAGING DEVICE - An automobile seat with a massage device ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130038100 | Infant Stimulation Device for Chair - The present invention is an infant stimulation device to be used by a caregiver sitting in a chair and cradling an infant against the caregiver's chest. It is comprised of several strips of fabric with different patterns and textures sewn together at their edges. It has narrowed ends that can fit between the arms or slats of a chair, and the narrowed ends are padded to provide lumbar support for the sitting caregiver. The different patterns and textures of the fabric are designed to stimulate the infant by providing visual and textural contrasts. This encourages the infant to lift and turn his head, and reach out with his hands, stimulating necessary motor development. | 02-14-2013 |
20130049418 | COMPACT SEATING DEVICE - The present invention is a compact seating and backpack device that includes a trapezoid-shaped backpack portion with two sides that includes a slit on each said side of the backpack portion, a cube-shaped bottom portion with a top surface that is hingedly attached to the backpack portion and a pair of telescoping rods that are attached to the bottom portion and extend to the backpack portion. There is also a plurality of waterproof fabric sheets that are disposed across the top surface of the bottom portion that serve as a sitting support and an overall cross-leg design that includes a plurality of aluminum crossing u-shaped braces that form an x-shaped support to the bottom portion. | 02-28-2013 |
20130076088 | VEHICLE SEAT AND PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - The submarine phenomenon can be prevented and the accuracy of a passenger's weight measurement is improved. A vehicle seat includes a pair of fixed lower rails fixed on the floor of a passenger compartment, a pair of movable upper rails that are engaged with the fixed lower rails so as to be slidable in a front-and-rear direction with respect to each of the fixed lower rails, a sub frame which is disposed at an upper side of the movable upper rails, load sensors and that lie between the sub frame and the movable upper rails, brackets and which are disposed so as to erect them on each of the movable upper rails, and a submarine pipe | 03-28-2013 |
20130106154 | Wall Mounted Sanitized Child Seat | 05-02-2013 |
20130113248 | Combination Foldable Chair And Rolling Transport - A foldable chair, operable between a seating configuration and a rolling transport configuration, the foldable chair comprising a plurality of legs with a roller secured to the distal end of each leg and the proximal end of each leg secured to a column base. Extending from the column base is a column with a first and second end, the column first end secured to the column base and the second end of the column secured to a first platform or seat cushion. A second platform extends downwardly from the first platform for attaching a carrying case. Also included is a backrest rotatably secured to the first platform such that when the backrest is perpendicular to the first platform two roller elements are fully shrouded. When the backrest is rotated 90 degrees and disposed substantially parallel to the seat cushion the roller elements are exposed for rolling contact with the ground surface. | 05-09-2013 |
20130119725 | Infant Support - The present invention is directed toward an infant seat (for example a bouncer seat) including a base frame and a support assembly having a frame and a pliable support suspended from the frame. The pliable support includes a head support portion and a foot support potion. The foot support potion of the pliable support includes an interactive feature operable to be engaged by the feet of an infant positioned in the bouncer. | 05-16-2013 |
20130134750 | Vehicle Seat With Function of Absorbing Volatile Substances - A vehicle seat with a function of absorbing volatile substances in an interior of a vehicle with the seat is disclosed. The vehicle seat comprises a seat frame structure, a cushioned padding member supported on the seat frame structure, and a volatile substances-absorbing member provided on a surface of the cushioned padding member which faces the seat frame structure. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140861 | SLINGSHOT SEAT - A slingshot seat has a frame with a rocker bottom configured to provide a low trajectory and a high trajectory. A seat is mounted on the frame and positioned to allow a user to rock forward on the rocker bottom to a forward position of the low trajectory and positioned to allow a user to rock backward on the rocker bottom and a backward position of the high trajectory. A pair of upwardly extending arms extend from the frame. The pair of upwardly extending arms terminate in a right upper end and a left upper end. An elastic cord is attached to the right upper end and attached to the left upper end. A pocket is mounted on the elastic cord between the right upper end and the left upper end. | 06-06-2013 |
20130181492 | HEADREST MOUNT FOR TABLET COMPUTER AND METHOD - A device and method is presented that attaches a tablet computer to a vehicle headrest. A two-piece mount has a headrest coupling and a tablet housing. The tablet housing has a rigid core attached to a flexible rim portion that secures the tablet computer within the tablet housing. The rigid core has a circular cavity in the rear. The headrest coupling mounts to headrest posts in a vehicle using hinged arms and locking clips. The headrest coupling further has a circular attachment disk that fits within the circular cavity of the tablet housing. Retractable tabs in the circumference of the attachment disk fit within tracks in the walls of the circular cavity. The tabs prevent accidental separation of the tablet housing from the headrest coupling, and allow rotation of the tablet housing when attached to the headrest coupling. | 07-18-2013 |
20130187419 | VEHICLE SEAT - Motor vehicle seat, at least one cushion element, in particular a foam layer ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130200668 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PUSH BUTTON VEHICLE SEAT ACTUATION MECHANISM - A vehicle seat having a seat back pivotably coupled to a seat base by a seat recliner mechanism such that the seat back can be pivoted in a forward and rearward direction relative the seat base. The seat includes a track assembly coupled to the vehicle and the seat, such that the seat can be moved in the forward and rearward directions relative to the vehicle interior. The seat further includes an actuator mechanism having a first actuator that includes a push button located on the seat and an actuator in electrical communication with the push button, A force transmitting device has one end connected to the actuator and a second end connected to the seat recliner mechanism, such that energizing the actuator actuates the force transmitting device to release the seat recliner mechanism and move the seat between a use and a tipped and forward position. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207425 | SEAT OCCUPANCY DETERMINATION APPARATUS - A seat occupancy determination apparatus includes first and second load detection portions arranged at one end of a seat in a width direction, a peak value detection portion detecting whether a peak value of a partial load value exists within a first predetermined time period in a case where the partial load value decreases to or below a first threshold value, and a first seat occupancy determination portion shifting a determination to a no occupant state in a case where the peak value is detected and a disengagement of a tongue plate from a buckle is detected within a predetermined time while an occupant seated state is determined. The first seat occupancy determination portion is inhibited from shifting the determination to the no occupant state in a case where the peak value is detected and the disengagement of the tongue plate is inhibited from being detected within the predetermined time. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214571 | BABY CRADLE AND MOUNTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cradle ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130221715 | INSERT FOR RECESS IN UPHOLSTERY AND VEHICLE SEAT - A cover element is for a recess in the upholstery of a vehicle seat, and connects to a securing part which is secured to the vehicle or to the vehicle seat and arranged within the recess in the upholstery, for the purpose of releasable, rigid attachment of an object to the vehicle seat. In particular, it can be for the ISOFIX connection of a removable child's seat. The cover element is designed as an insert which can be arranged in a removable fashion on the securing part. Furthermore, a vehicle seat having a recess in the upholstery can include an insert with an arresting mechanism to prevent unintentional complete detachment of the insert. | 08-29-2013 |
20130241251 | CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MACHINE WITH IMPROVED CONTROLLER ERGONOMICS - A construction equipment machine includes an operator station equipped with a driver seat which is rotatable around a vertical axis at least from a first operating position to a second operating position through an intermediate position, wherein the machine includes at least a first hand controller which the operator may use at least for some operations and at least in one position of the seat for operating a hydraulic implement. When the seat moves between the first position up to at least the intermediate position, the first hand controller is in a first configuration with respect the seat so as to be in a manipulatable position with respect to the seat, and, when the seat is in its second position, the controller is shifted to a second configuration where it is displaced to a non manipulatable position with respect to the seat. | 09-19-2013 |
20130249262 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TACTILE PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION - A system for tactile presentation of information to a pilot of an aircraft. The system comprises a pilot seat, a plurality of tactors, and a controller configured to control the plurality of tactors to tactually present the threat information to the pilot by producing one or more tactile stimuli based on situational awareness information. The tactors in the plurality of tactors are physically coupled to the pilot seat and the threat information is indicative of a threat to the aircraft. In some embodiments, at least one pressure sensor may be physically coupled to the pilot seat and the plurality of tactors may be configured to tactually present the threat information to the pilot based at least in part on data obtained by the at least one pressure sensor. | 09-26-2013 |
20130257121 | ADD-ON VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - An add-on seat assembly is provided for temporary attachment to the rear of a vehicle. Such seat assembly includes a hitch bar, one end of which has, intimately associated therewith, a structure and arrangement for releasable attachment to a trailer hitch which is intimately associated with the rear of a vehicle. The hitch bar includes a securement structure extending across the opposed other end thereof. The seat assembly includes a pair of arms that are demountably and rotatably attached to a respective one opposed end of the securement structure. The seat assembly also includes a pair of seat units, each including a seat bottom that is foldably secured to a seat back, the bottom of the seat bottom including a structure for demountably and rotatably attaching the seat unit to a respective one of the pair of arms. | 10-03-2013 |
20130334849 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat having at least one pneumatically operated system for massage and/or for seat adjustment, in particular for adjusting the seat area. The at least one pneumatic system includes at least one bubble element that can be filled with a gaseous medium, especially air. The interior of the bubble element can be filled or evacuated via a supply line mounted at the bubble element through an inlet opening into the bubble element. A gas-permeable acoustic element is provided in the inlet opening. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334850 | VEHICLE SEAT POWER TRACK ENHANCEMENTS - A vehicle seat power track for an automobile vehicle seat which includes a sensor arrangement to detect the seat position along the track relative to a front airbag apparatus and generate a signal to control the apparatus of the airbag. The vehicle seat power track also includes brackets configured to reduce horizontal movement of the track components. | 12-19-2013 |
20140001801 | Lightweight Gun Rest Swivel Seat Apparatus | 01-02-2014 |
20140015291 | Seating device - The device of present invention is seating device that is incorporated into a pack. The pack carries the component parts of the seating device for carrying the device afield. The seating device is deployed with the pack fitting securely under the seating device and capable of holding more cargo than just the seating device. The device uses various belt configurations to secure the seating device to tree, pole or post for deployment. The legs of the device also have various embodiments including sectional legs that are also stored within the pack. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015292 | Vehicle Seat With Function of Absorbing Volatile Substances - A vehicle seat with a function of absorbing volatile substances in an interior of a vehicle with the seat is disclosed. The vehicle seat comprises a seat frame structure, a cushioned padding member supported on the seat frame structure, and a volatile substances-absorbing member provided on a surface of the cushioned padding member which faces the seat frame structure. | 01-16-2014 |
20140028065 | REMOTE DAMPING SYSTEM - An adjustable vehicle seat includes a seat track, a seat base, a backrest, and a remote damping system. The remote damping system includes a housing and a damping element disposed within the housing. A traction cable has a sheath with a first end and a second end, and a wire with a first end and a second end. The first end of the sheath is fixed with respect to the housing and the first end of the cable is coupled to the damping element. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035334 | Three-in-One Car Seat - I came up with the idea of the “Three-in-One Car Seat” because of the benefits and convenience for both parents and children. Now parents do not need to carry a car seat, a potty, and a booster seat when on the go. Some of the benefits of this car seat includes: keeping your child on track during potty training, safe from dangerous germs and bacteria (such as | 02-06-2014 |
20140054938 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORTING DEVICE THEREWITH - The present invention is to provide a locking assembly including a joint device and a safety lock mechanism. The joint device includes a first joint component, a second joint component and a button assembly. The second joint component is pivoted to the first joint component. The button assembly is slidably disposed between the first joint component and the second joint component, and the button assembly is for locking a pivotal movement of the first joint component and the second joint component. The safety lock mechanism movably passes through the second joint component to selectively engage with the button assembly, so as to lock the button assembly selectively. Therefore, it increases the operating safety. | 02-27-2014 |
20140084646 | PROTECTIVE SEATING ASSEMBLY - The invention generally relates to a protective seating assembly which includes a protective garment, generally in the form of a vest, preferably in combination with an aesthetic covering of natural or man-made material or a combination of those materials typically associated with a seat covering and all the inclusive hardware associated with attaching the protective vest and aesthetic covering and securing them to a seating device until such time as they may need to be removed for use by a user for the purpose of self-protection. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084647 | Aircraft Passenger Seat - An aircraft passenger seat comprises a primary seat ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140103686 | Furniture emulating lawn environment - A chair which comprises a frame including a pair of frame sides, with each frame side having a top edge and an interior surface. A seating platform is then connected to the frame, the seating platform including a plurality of dowel rods spanning between the frame sides and spatially arranged to define a plurality of channels. One or more plant-growing mediums are situated within at least one of the channels, wherein one or more plants can grow such that a turf is formed to combine with the seating platform. In this manner a user is partially supported on the chair by the turf. A splash pan is further connected to the frame sides, and a grow grid is between the splash pan and the seating platform and underlying the plurality of dowel rods to provide a support layer for each plant-growing medium. | 04-17-2014 |
20140138993 | Bendable Fastening Assembly and Cushion Formed with the Same - A bendable fastening assembly disclosed in the present invention includes: a plurality of fastening units, each of the fastening units including: a strip including a top surface and a bottom surface being opposite to the top surface; a plurality of hooks disposed on the top surface of the strip and distant from an edge of the top surface with an interval, where an area within the interval forming an isolated area; a magnetic component disposed on the bottom surface of the strip; and a bendable thin body being bendable and shape-fixed after bending, the bendable thin body partially disposed on the bottom surface of the strip and serially connecting the fastening units; wherein a gap exists between the neighboring fastening units to provide a bendable range for the bendable thin body. | 05-22-2014 |
20140152061 | CHAIR HAVING INTEGRATED SAFETY BELT - The present invention relates to a chair having an integrated safety belt, the chair comprising a seat and a seat-back and being characterised by comprising a safety belt which is detachably attached to the seat and/or the seat-back, and which has a buoyant body packed therein. | 06-05-2014 |
20140159446 | SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. | 06-12-2014 |
20140167460 | Control Element for a Vehicle Seat - A control element for a vehicle seat includes a bladder configured to be filled with a pressure medium and which includes first and second films connected together along a connecting seam to form a bladder chamber. The connecting seam may have a shape of a polygon, e.g., a square or rectangle, with rounded corners, wherein the sides connecting the corners are curved in a concave manner toward the interior of the polygon. The shape of the connecting seam and thus the shape of the resulting bladder chamber may prevent or reduce the occurrence of constrictions and/or kinks when filling the bladders, which may ensure a reliable and durable operation of the control element. | 06-19-2014 |
20140210239 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly has a vehicle seat with a seat base and a seat back. The vehicle seat has at least one actuator configured to move one of the seat back and seat base along a path between a first position and a second position. A sensor has a generally planar surface defining a sensing area. A controller is in communication with the actuator and the sensor. The controller is configured to, in response to receiving a sliding input on the sensing area, control the at least one actuator to move the one of the seat back and seat base along the path. | 07-31-2014 |
20140265475 | SEAT LOAD DETECTION DEVICE - A seat load detection apparatus includes: a load detector detecting part of a load acting on a vehicle seat which is capable of changing the posture of a seatback forward from the first stage position as a most upright position of a seatable position to the forwardly inclined position which is a forwardly inclined position on which the passenger cannot be seated; a load body determination unit determining a load body acting on the vehicle seat on the basis of a detected load detected by the load detector; a seat posture detector detecting the forwardly inclined position of the seatback; and a state determination unit determining the state change of the vehicle seat on the basis of the variation of the detected load and restrict the determination of the state change of the vehicle seat on the basis of an output from the seat posture detector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265476 | PASSENGER SERVICES PROVISIONING FOR A MEANS OF TRANSPORT - A passenger seat and a passenger service supply system is provided, comprising a seat with a seating and a backrest, and a passenger service module providing a passenger service such as conditioned air, a personal light, data network access or a similar service. A passenger service module supply line is connected to the passenger service module with a first end, and comprises an interface, which is adapted to connect a second end of the passenger service module supply line to a central supply line of a means of transport. The passenger service module supply line is thereby at least partly integrated into the seating. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284974 | LOCKING AND INCLINATION-ADJUSTING ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR BACKREST LOCK - The invention relates to a locking and inclination-adjustment assembly for locking and adjusting the inclination of a part, especially a pivotable backrest (R, R | 09-25-2014 |
20140327281 | WARNING DEVICE FOR A CAR SEAT BASE - A warning device for a car seat base includes a car seat base, a support leg and a color signal revealing mechanism. The car seat base is capable of mounting on a vehicle seat and provided with a support face for supporting a car seat thereupon and a signal window for showing signals by colors. The support leg is movably and rotably mounted to the car seat base. Once the length of the support leg is not yet good enough to abut the car seat base, or someday the lock means of the support leg is failed, the weight of the support leg would carry itself moving downward, by this way to cause the signal element to reveal a warning signal from signal window to the user. | 11-06-2014 |
20140339867 | Infant Care Apparatus - An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346823 | VEHICLE SEAT BACK HAPTIC ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vehicle seat assembly is provided. The assembly includes a seat back member and a haptic alert assembly. The haptic alert assembly includes a first actuator incorporated into the seat back member. The first actuator is configured to generate at least a first portion of a haptic alert. | 11-27-2014 |
20150021963 | INTEGRAL CHILD TRAINING TOILET - An integral training potty comprised of a child safety seat and waste collection apparatus, allowing a small child to evacuate his or her bowel or bladder. The waste collection apparatus being removable, without disturbing or removing the seated child. The waste collection apparatus optionally having a liner for the waste collection bowl. Alternately, the present invention is an integral training potty comprised of a child's stroller and a waste collection apparatus. | 01-22-2015 |
20150035330 | TRAVEL SEAT ENGAGING SYSTEM - A travel seat locking system including a travel seat comprising a front seating surface, a back surface, left and right sides, and left and right stroller securing members respectively positioned on the left and right sides of the travel seat. A stroller is provided comprising a frame having at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, a passenger seating area, and a pair of left and right seat securing members connected to the frame for releasable engagement with a respective one of the left and right stroller securing members of the travel seat. At least one of the travel seat or stroller comprising an actuator to release the engagement between the left and right stroller securing members of the travel seat and the left and right seat securing members of the stroller. | 02-05-2015 |
20150054322 | TELESCOPIC SEATING SYSTEMS, AND FOLDABLE CHAIRS AND RELATED COMPONENTS FOR USE WITHIN TELESCOPIC SEATING SYSTEMS - The telescopic seating systems, and foldable chairs and related components for use within telescopic seating systems, of the present disclosure may incorporate occupant support elements within a space between a top surface of a seat frame structure and a bottom surface of the seat frame structure. Springs may be attached to the top surface of the chair frame structure and configured to extend into the space. Alternatively, or additionally, a chair cushion may extend into the space. | 02-26-2015 |
20150084387 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The construction machine includes a floor plate, a seat and a control box provided on the floor plate, a support plate having an end portion, in a left-right direction, configuring a supporting end portion, on which the control box is mounted, a second slide rail that extends in a front-rear direction and is attached to a lower surface side of the support plate, and a reinforcing block that extends in a direction crossing the second slide rail in a plan view. The reinforcing block has a portion extending toward an end surface of a supporting end portion from a position in an area of the second slide rail in a plan view, and the portion being attached to the supporting end portion of the support plate. | 03-26-2015 |
20150137568 | VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION MAT - A suspension mat ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150137569 | VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION MAT - A vehicle seat suspension mat ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150145296 | System, Methodologies, and Components Acquiring, Analyzing, and Using Occupant Body Specifications for Improved Seating Structures and Environment Configuration - Equipment and processes generate a seating solution by obtaining occupant data, calculating body dimensions from the occupant data, and calculating a best-fit body arrangement for an occupant. Occupant data may be obtained in various ways using available computational devices and software or by manually measuring the relevant dimensions on the occupant. A user interface for inputting occupant metrics and/or occupant measurements may be provided in a mobile terminal included in the vehicle or separate from the vehicle, thus giving users increased flexibility while maximizing simplicity and usability for the user or other personnel obtaining the data. Once an occupant's best-fit body arrangement is determined, it may be altered by changing the predetermined criteria to achieve optimum comfort, safety, and therapeutic benefit as well as used for providing improved comfort on a continuous basis and/or in response to detected or predicted vehicle, road, or atmospheric conditions. | 05-28-2015 |
20150306433 | WELL RESCUE DEVICE - The invention provides a well rescue device. The well rescue device includes a support assembly, a seating assembly and a gripper assembly. The support assembly includes two holding arms configured to hold the victim. The seating assembly includes an extendable seat rod and a seat attached at an end of the extendable seat rod. The seat is configured to move relative to the extendable seat rod in order to facilitate positioning of the seat relative to the victim. The gripper assembly includes a gripper that is configured to facilitate positioning of the victim relative to one or more of the support assembly and the seating assembly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150306434 | WELL RESCUE DEVICE - The invention provides a well rescue device for rescuing a victim trapped in a well. The well recue device includes a clamp assembly configured to provide support to a torso of the victim while moving the victim. Additionally, the well rescue device includes a seat assembly configured to provide seating support to the victim. | 10-29-2015 |
20150329033 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT HAVING AN EMBEDDED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG - A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior component includes depositing an expanding foam within an internal cavity of a mold. The internal cavity is shaped to form the vehicle interior component. The method also includes placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in a desired position and/or orientation on a surface of the expanding foam such that the expanding foam bonds to the RFID tag as the expanding foam cures. | 11-19-2015 |
20150360608 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IMPROVING DRIVER EXPERIENCE - A vehicle apparatus includes a seat and a transducer configured to vibrate such that a vibration is felt by a person sitting in the seat. A transducer control signal that is transmitted to the transducer is based on output from a sensor of the apparatus configured to measure data including parameters indicative of at least one of a vehicle system function, a vehicle environment, and driver state, or on output from the vehicle system indicating parameters related to the vehicle system, vehicle environment, or driver state. | 12-17-2015 |
20160001786 | USER-CENTERED LOCOMOTIVE CREW CONSOLE - A locomotive crew console includes a chair with a backrest, and a seat and a footrest both foldable with respect to a frame for seated and standing operations, The chair armrest assemblies include locomotive controls. An articulating mount is coupled to an armrest assembly for one or more displays of locomotive information. A rotatable base for the frame allows the chair, the locomotive controls, and the displays to rotate with the chair. | 01-07-2016 |
20160073787 | Systems and Methods for Fluid Delivery in Seat Systems - The present invention relates to systems and methods of delivering fluid from one or more armrests of seat systems. In a feature, the system includes a seat support assembly with armrests with one or more fluid nozzles mounted on one or more of the armrests, a fluid delivery system coupled to the one or more fluid nozzle(s), wherein the fluid nozzles are mounted on an end of the armrest that slopes upward to direct fluid toward the viewer. In another feature, the system includes a controller (e.g., a network server) configured to communicate on and off commands that correspond to events on a timeline of a movie to actuate the fluid delivery system to deliver fluids to the nozzles. | 03-17-2016 |