| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 297423190 |
Connected to chair or seat for relative movement
| 67 |
| 297423390 |
Portable
| 27 |
| 297423110 |
For occupant`s knee or shin (e.g., sit-kneel type of chair, etc.)
| 8 |
| 297423140 |
For nonoccupant use (e.g., shoe salesman`s stool, etc.) | 5 |
| 20080296957 | Retractable footrest - A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090322139 | Retractable footrest - A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20120292975 | Footrest Apparatus and Method - Systems and methods for enabling passengers to rest or elevate their feet. In one embodiment, an apparatus has a seat-back attachment portion, a support portion and a footrest portion integral to an adjustable loop of fabric. The seat-back attachment portion is positionable on a top or tray table of a seat-back. The support portion is coupled to the seat-back attachment and footrest portions and suspends the footrest portion at a variable height above the floor. The apparatus may include an integral cover which substantially encloses the apparatus when in a folded position. The footrest portion may have a substantially rigid lateral member, and may have padding secured to the rigid lateral member. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130278039 | Footrest Apparatus and Method - Systems and methods for enabling passengers to rest or elevate their feet. In one embodiment, an apparatus has a seat-back attachment portion, a support portion and a footrest portion integral to an adjustable loop of fabric. The seat-back attachment portion is positionable on a top or tray table of a seat-back. The support portion is coupled to the seat-back attachment and footrest portions and suspends the footrest portion at a variable height above the floor. The apparatus may include an integral cover which substantially encloses the apparatus when in a folded position. The footrest portion may have a substantially rigid lateral member, and may have padding secured to the rigid lateral member. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20150115684 | FOOT SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT - A foot support ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 297423110 |
For occupants knee or shin (e.g., sit-kneel type of chair, etc.) | 4 |
| 20080296956 | Salon chair having movable foot rest - A novel salon chair having a novel movable footrest assembly with a sliding or pivoting footrest which replaces a conventional rigid tubular one-piece footrest typical of salon chairs. The salon chair includes a chair portion structured for being elevated above a floor surface, the chair portion having a seat portion elevated on a support portion and a seat back portion. A footrest portion has a foot support portion that is movable between an extended configuration relative to the seat portion of the chair portion, and a retracted configuration relative thereto. An actuator mechanism coupled between the chair portion and the footrest portion is structured for moving the foot support portion between the extended and retracted configurations. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20120074753 | ERGONOMIC KNEELING BENCH OR STOOL - An ergonomic kneeling bench or stool for supporting weight of a user in a kneeling position includes a pedestal portion, and a seat portion having a generally central aperture that removably receives at least a portion of an end of the pedestal portion in an assembled configuration of the kneeling stool. The seat portion can include one or more permanent magnets, and the pedestal portion includes one or more corresponding permanent magnets, configured and aligned to magnetically attract each other and to releasably retain the seat portion and the pedestal portion together in either or both of unassembled and assembled configurations of the kneeling stool. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20150015050 | Seat Cushion - A seat cushion comprising a seat portion wherein the seat portion is connected to a knee support portion. The knee support portion is connected to a leg support portion. The seat cushion is comprised of a flexible, compressible material. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150137574 | WORK-ASSIST DEVICES - A work-assist device includes a chest-support member configured to support a user's chest when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device also includes a knee-support member configured to support the user's knees when the user is using the work-assist device. The knee-support member includes a pad having a curved lower surface and configured to cause the work-assist device to rock forward or backward in response to a weight shift by the user when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device further includes an elongate frame member that includes a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the knee support member and the second end is attached to the chest support member. The work-assist device is configured to fully support the user in a forward-biased position when the user is using the work-assist device. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20080296956 | Salon chair having movable foot rest - A novel salon chair having a novel movable footrest assembly with a sliding or pivoting footrest which replaces a conventional rigid tubular one-piece footrest typical of salon chairs. The salon chair includes a chair portion structured for being elevated above a floor surface, the chair portion having a seat portion elevated on a support portion and a seat back portion. A footrest portion has a foot support portion that is movable between an extended configuration relative to the seat portion of the chair portion, and a retracted configuration relative thereto. An actuator mechanism coupled between the chair portion and the footrest portion is structured for moving the foot support portion between the extended and retracted configurations. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20120074753 | ERGONOMIC KNEELING BENCH OR STOOL - An ergonomic kneeling bench or stool for supporting weight of a user in a kneeling position includes a pedestal portion, and a seat portion having a generally central aperture that removably receives at least a portion of an end of the pedestal portion in an assembled configuration of the kneeling stool. The seat portion can include one or more permanent magnets, and the pedestal portion includes one or more corresponding permanent magnets, configured and aligned to magnetically attract each other and to releasably retain the seat portion and the pedestal portion together in either or both of unassembled and assembled configurations of the kneeling stool. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20150015050 | Seat Cushion - A seat cushion comprising a seat portion wherein the seat portion is connected to a knee support portion. The knee support portion is connected to a leg support portion. The seat cushion is comprised of a flexible, compressible material. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150137574 | WORK-ASSIST DEVICES - A work-assist device includes a chest-support member configured to support a user's chest when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device also includes a knee-support member configured to support the user's knees when the user is using the work-assist device. The knee-support member includes a pad having a curved lower surface and configured to cause the work-assist device to rock forward or backward in response to a weight shift by the user when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device further includes an elongate frame member that includes a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the knee support member and the second end is attached to the chest support member. The work-assist device is configured to fully support the user in a forward-biased position when the user is using the work-assist device. | 05-21-2015 |
| 297423180 |
Having substitute footrest | 1 |
| 20080277992 | STOOL - A stool includes a seat board, a plurality of legs, and a connecting board. The plurality of legs is attached to the seat board so as to protrude from the seat board in a downward direction, and to support the seat board such that the seat board is horizontally held. The connecting board is disposed such that one surface thereof faces a bottom surface of the seat board. The connecting board is surrounded by and secured to the plurality of legs. | 11-13-2008 |
| 297423170 |
Including a portion engaging a side of occupants leg | 1 |
| 20130341988 | AQUATIC FURNITURE - A seating device for use in a liquid, the seating device including a body having a closed first end, an open second end and a wall running between the closed first end and the open second end, the closed first end and the wall defining a cavity that is accessible through the open second end, the closed first end defining a seating surface having one or more holes formed therethrough, the one or more holes enabling flow of a fluid therethrough as the seating device is submerged in the liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341988 | AQUATIC FURNITURE - A seating device for use in a liquid, the seating device including a body having a closed first end, an open second end and a wall running between the closed first end and the open second end, the closed first end and the wall defining a cavity that is accessible through the open second end, the closed first end defining a seating surface having one or more holes formed therethrough, the one or more holes enabling flow of a fluid therethrough as the seating device is submerged in the liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
| 297423170 |
Including a portion engaging a side of occupant`s leg | 1 |
| 20130341988 | AQUATIC FURNITURE - A seating device for use in a liquid, the seating device including a body having a closed first end, an open second end and a wall running between the closed first end and the open second end, the closed first end and the wall defining a cavity that is accessible through the open second end, the closed first end defining a seating surface having one or more holes formed therethrough, the one or more holes enabling flow of a fluid therethrough as the seating device is submerged in the liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341988 | AQUATIC FURNITURE - A seating device for use in a liquid, the seating device including a body having a closed first end, an open second end and a wall running between the closed first end and the open second end, the closed first end and the wall defining a cavity that is accessible through the open second end, the closed first end defining a seating surface having one or more holes formed therethrough, the one or more holes enabling flow of a fluid therethrough as the seating device is submerged in the liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
| Entries |
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| 20090072606 | FOOT SUPPORT FOR A SAFETY SEAT - A foot support for a safety seat usable in land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. The foot support is not connected to the floor of the vehicle, and comprises a frame made of flexible material. The frame is spaced from the floor of the vehicle and is secured to mounting devices disposed on the vehicle. At least one supporting surface for the feet of an occupant of the safety seat is supported on the frame. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090295213 | Method and apparatus to ingress and egress of chair - A method to facilitate moving from a seated position to an upright position utilizes a chair including a seat with articulating sections and associated foot rests. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100176644 | LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A SMALL CHILD - A vehicle includes a front seat and a rear seat. A leg support assembly is secured to the front seat and moveable between the open position and the closed position. The leg support assembly is at least partially supported on the rear seat when located in the open position. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110018327 | Footstool - A displacement-resistant footstool ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120139322 | FOOTREST - A footrest is provided that includes a footplate element, an upper swing arm, and a lower swing arm, which footrest can be arranged on a wall that faces a seat, and allows several seating positions. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120161491 | FOOT CUSHION ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A foot cushion adjustment mechanism includes a base frame having a mounting portion, a cushion member having a through hole defining a first opening and a locating member disposed in the through hole, and an adjustment device having a body portion inserted through the locating member and a first end portion inserted through the first opening and pivotally coupled to the mounting portion. Biasing the adjustment device causes the cushion member to be moved linearly relative to the base member to adjust the distance between the cushion member and the base member. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120161492 | Accessory for aiding those working on their motor skills - An accessory for a chair having two or more front legs, for use in cooperation with at least one of the front legs of the chair and for providing a good platform for a person's foot or feet while sitting in the chair working on motor skills, the accessory comprising one or more board items comprising one or more board-like items, including planks, of various thicknesses having on or in each item at least one restraining device having one or more chair-leg contacting surfaces that will prevent a child, while sitting in the chair, from moving the board-like item out of its functional place with his feet. The chair accessory is used with a chair including a child's chair to provide a foot rest when the chair occupant's legs are too short to allow the occupant's feet to reach the floor to provide stability necessary to permit more advanced fine motor development. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120306255 | LEG ELEVATING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - The present disclosure describes devices, methods, and systems for leg elevation. The leg elevating device includes a leg support platform, a base platform positioned adjacent the leg support platform, and a first and second lift positioned between and coupled to the leg support platform and the base platform. The leg support platform can have a first horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a first position, an angled position relative the base platform when the first lift is in a second position and the second lift is in the first position, and a second horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a second position. Also, the leg support platform can be a predetermined height above a floor surface when in the first horizontal position, such that the leg elevating device is locatable under furniture. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130062922 | Leg Elevation Device - A therapeutic leg elevation device and an associated treatment method are disclosed. The device includes a first inclined surface for supporting a patient's thigh and that tilts the thigh at an angle above horizontal that is also less than an angle that can kink the femoral vein. A second inclined surface supports the patient's lower leg and also tilts the lower leg above the horizontal at an angle sufficient to permit gravity to augment blood flow. The first and second surfaces define an angle that positions the knee and lower leg at an angle that relaxes the hamstring and gastrocnemius muscle for comfort and prevents the popliteal vein from being compressed by the tibia. The second inclined surface has a limited length that permits a patient's feet to extend over the end of the second surface to prevent pressure on the heel. The device includes an inflatable interior component and a cushion layer covering the inflatable interior component. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130069413 | ERGONOMIC CHAIR - An ergonomic chair for promoting hip flexibility and strength and reducing lower back pain. The ergonomic chair includes a base, a first, lower platform, and a second, upper platform spaced above the first, lower platform. The user sits on the second platform and rests their legs on the first platform in various positions. Use of the ergonomic chair results in the user rotating their pelvis to a position that is comfortable and properly aligned. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130127223 | HIGH-SEAT FOLDING CHAIR HAVING FOOTREST - A high-seat folding chair includes two pairs of front legs and rear legs pivotally connected with each other so as to be operable to unfold or fold the folding chair. When unfolded, each of the front legs and the rear legs form an angle relative to a horizontal plane. A footrest is mounted between the two front legs. Two opposite portions of the footrest bend symmetrically in a horizontal direction to form horizontal portions, respectively. The two horizontal portions further bend upward to form inclined extensions, and a portion of each inclined extensions forms a flat portion. An angle defined between the inclined extension and the horizontal portion is equal to an angle defined between the front leg and the horizontal plane. The inclined extensions of the footrest are respectively affixed with the two front legs, such that the footrest is mounted in horizontal. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130181497 | ANTI-SLIP TABLE TOP PILLOW - A footrest device has a protective cushioning layer between one's feet and a tabletop. The footrest device protects the tabletop with a stabilizing material that grips the table and provides the user with an insulated envelope in which one can place their feet. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130207440 | ARTICULATING FOOTREST - A stylist chair is provided that includes a chair, a center bar and a footrest assembly. The center bar couples the footrest assembly to the chair. The footrest assembly includes a gear assembly, a first pedal and a second pedal. The first pedal and the second pedal move between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration, the first pedal and the second pedal form a footrest and in the closed configuration, the first pedal and the second pedal are moved toward one another to form a configuration that enables a user to easily exit the stylist chair. Also, the first pedal and the second pedal are coupled to the gear assembly so that when one of the first pedal and the second pedal moves, the other of the first pedal and the second pedal simultaneously moves. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130270886 | INTERIOR STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE HAVING A LEG REST AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT - Disclosed is an interior structure of an automobile in which the dashboard is not substantially installed before the front passenger seat and after the partition separating the engine room from the interior room of the automobile to obtain a sufficient space for the front passenger to stretch out her or his legs horizontally and completely; therefore a leg rest is installed in the obtained space. The automobile interior structure in accordance with the present invention make the front passenger unfold the leg rest continuously to the front passenger seat when she or he takes a rest and therefore make the front passenger stretch out her or his legs horizontally and completely to take a more comfortable rest. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140035341 | ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST - An adjustable footrest includes various components that allow positions of the footrest to be changed or customized. For example, an angle, a depth, and a rotation of the footrest may be adjusted. Some footrest components may include a pivoting base. In addition a tilt angle of a foot-support plate may be adjusted with respect to the pivoting base. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140049087 | Portable Chair - A portable chair for outdoor activities that includes a blade that is inserted in the ground on one end of a main support and a seat on the other end of the main support. The blade and a mud stop bar resist displacement of the portable chair. A back rest support bar is attached to the seat and the main support. A back rest is attached to the back rest support bar. The back rest support bar may be completely disconnected or partially disconnected from the portable chair for transportation or storage. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140265509 | PARKING BRAKE NESTED FOOTREST ASSEMBLY - A footrest assembly includes a body portion having an upper contact surface adapted to support a vehicle occupant's foot at a predetermined angle. The footrest assembly includes mounting members adapted to couple the footrest assembly to a base unit disposed on a vehicle floorboard. The footrest assembly includes a depression or recess adapted to receive a parking brake pedal when the parking brake is in a fully actuated position. Thus, the footrest assembly is configured to provide a footrest option in a vehicle interior that would otherwise not have the space requirements to accommodate a footrest, while also allowing for full functionality of a parking brake pedal. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150069811 | SEMI RIGID PUSH/PULL VENTED ENVELOPE SYSTEM - A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base. A shell is disposed in the seat base and includes a left leg support and a right leg support. A membrane is disposed over the shell and includes a plurality of perforations. The membrane and the shell define a cavity. An air channel is defined in a bottom wall of the shell. The air channel extends at least partially into the left leg support and the right leg support. A spacer material is disposed in the cavity. A fan is in communication with the air channel and is configured to move air through the channel, the spacer material, and the plurality of perforations. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150102649 | LEG SUPPORT FOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT - Described are leg supports for a vehicle occupant having a leg support base and a leg engagement member that is positionable to support the lower leg of the vehicle occupant such that the upper leg and the lower leg extend in a common plane that is substantially parallel to the sagittal plane of the vehicle occupant. According to one aspect, the leg support includes a guide configured to mount to a center console in a selected position relative to a vehicle seat in a vehicle, the leg support base being slidably mounted to the guide, and to provide adjustment of a position of the leg engagement member through sliding movement of the leg support base relative to the guide. According to another aspect, the leg support includes a pump coupled to the leg support base to provide a fluid to at least partially fill the leg engagement member. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160374492 | ANTI-FATIGUE CHAIR MAT - A chair mat especially designed for use in both a sitting and standing position can have a substantially rigid base including a fold line separating a first portion of the base from a second portion. A resilient cushion can positioned on only the second portion lower surface of the base. The second portion can be movable about the fold line relative to the first portion between a first position where the cushion is downwardly facing and a second position where the cushion is upwardly facing. When the second portion is in the first position, the substantially rigid base can present a substantially continuously smooth upper surface providing for easy movement of any casters or rollers supporting a desk chair spider. When the second portion is in the second position, the cushion can provide a compressible yet resilient portion that facilitates a comfortable standing working position for prolonged periods of time. | 12-29-2016 |
