241 |
SUPPORT MEMBER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME |
US14827089 |
2015-08-14 |
US20160045032A1 |
2016-02-18 |
Spencer Shumway |
A support member may include a body having a first end, a second end, and a base there between. The body further includes a protuberance on the body proximate the first end and a bulbous region proximate the second end. A seating surface is defined between the protuberance and the bulbous region and is configured on an opposing side of the body from the base. A connection feature may be configured in the body to provide rigidity between opposing sides thereof. The first end defines a first face and the first face is configured to abut a structure Likewise, the base is configured to abut a surface on which the structure is placed. Friction members on the first face and the base can increase the resistance to movement between the support member, the structure, and the surface on which the support member and the structure are placed. |
242 |
Universal bucket seat |
US14492213 |
2014-09-22 |
US09078526B1 |
2015-07-14 |
Roger W. Kammeyer |
A universal bucket seat preferably includes a seat portion and at least three legs. The seat portion includes a recessed perimeter portion, which is formed on a top thereof. The recessed perimeter portion is sized to be received by an inner rim of an open end of a large bucket. Each leg includes a notch formed in a bottom thereof to receive an open end rim of the large bucket. The legs preferably extend from a bottom of the seat portion at an acute angle from an axis thereof. Each leg is attached to the seat portion with any suitable device, such as fasteners or substance, such as adhesive. |
243 |
Rolling chair and tool bin |
US13804928 |
2013-03-14 |
US08973926B1 |
2015-03-10 |
Patrick Lensing |
The invention includes a rolling chair for mechanics and the like to use on a floor to move around a work area. The rolling chair has a rigid frame with legs extending outwardly from a central riser housing an adjustable cylinder supporting a padded seat. The frame supports a rotary platform with a large section and a smaller walled section for storing tools or parts. The rolling chair is suspended above the ground by castered wheels secured to a leg terminal end. The castered wheels rotate vertically and horizontally. The castered wheels may be large and the central riser may protrude above and below the frame. The platform has an outer perimeter above the vertical axes of the castered wheels. |
244 |
BABY HAMMOCK APPARATUS |
US14365777 |
2012-12-13 |
US20140310872A1 |
2014-10-23 |
Tamar Rozman |
According to the teachings of the present invention there is provided a baby hammock apparatus adapted to support a baby in a leaning/lying position, the apparatus comprising: a baby support subsystem having a flexible/elastic cloth sleeve, the flexible/elastic cloth sleeve having a generally cylindrical shape, a longitudinal axis, and two radial edges; a hammock hanging subsystem adapted to provide a secure and substantially vertical connection for the baby support subsystem; and two retaining edges respectively disposed along the two radial edges, with each retaining edge having a cord having a length therein, wherein the length of the cord is adjustable to allow for a range of sizes of babies and positions of the baby to be positioned in and supported in the baby hammock apparatus. |
245 |
Method and apparatus for configurable ottoman |
US13385308 |
2012-02-13 |
US08684467B1 |
2014-04-01 |
Clifton Shao-ming Lee |
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for a novel configurable ottoman. The configurable ottoman comprises a pair of rear legs, a pair of leg connectors each coupled to a rear leg, a pair of stub front legs each coupled to a leg connector, a pair of hinged front legs each coupled to a stub front leg to form an ottoman frame, and a support surface coupled to the ottoman frame having the pair of rear legs coupled to the support surface and the pair of hinged front legs coupled to the support surface. |
246 |
SEATING DEVICE |
US13527567 |
2012-06-19 |
US20130334846A1 |
2013-12-19 |
Scott Bahneman; Tim Pratt; Filip Trojanek |
A seating device is provided. The seating device includes a seat, a post positioned below and attached to the seat, a base positioned below and attached to the post, an inflatable bladder positioned below and attached to the base, and a guard positioned below and attached to the base. The inflatable bladder comprises a portion of a sphere, the portion comprising less than 35 per cent of the sphere. The inflatable bladder covers over 35 per cent of an underside of the base, and the guard comprises a solid circular piece extending downward from the base with a bottom edge located above a bottom of the inflatable bladder when the inflatable bladder is fully inflated. |
247 |
COLLAPSIBLE MASSAGE STOOL SYSTEMS |
US12853089 |
2010-08-09 |
US20110198902A1 |
2011-08-18 |
Phillip Renbarger; Renee Renbarger |
A collapsible massage stool, durable and sturdy in use is disclosed which that may be efficiently stored during non-use periods in a folded position. The device may be fitted with a removable cover sporting indicia. A kit and method of use are also described herein. |
248 |
WALL-AVOIDING CONVERTIBLE OTTOMAN |
US12244362 |
2008-10-02 |
US20100084895A1 |
2010-04-08 |
Glenn N. Wiecek; Gary Masters |
This invention is related to an ottoman convertible to a seating unit comprising a back-support assembly, a seat-support assembly, a base frame, and a pair of opposed armrests. Additionally, the ottoman includes a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, where the linkage system is configured to rotatably couple the seat-support assembly to the back-support assembly, and translatably couple the seat-support assembly and the base frame. In operation, this furniture piece is moveable between a closed position, resembling an ottoman, and an open position, wherein the back-support assembly forms the backrest of a seating unit accessible to a seated occupant. Specifically, the pivotably interconnected linkages operate such that rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces forward translation of the seat-support assembly in relation to the base frame. This movement coincidentally induces the pair of opposed armrests to raise. |
249 |
Indented female blow-molded connector and male connector and method |
US11893272 |
2007-08-15 |
US07526841B2 |
2009-05-05 |
David J. Lipniarski |
A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another. Structures can be made that use the indented female blow molded connectors and male connectors. |
250 |
ARTICLE OF FURNITURE WITH FUNCTIONAL TEXTUAL SYMBOLS |
US11742666 |
2007-05-01 |
US20080272632A1 |
2008-11-06 |
Eran EZRA |
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. |
251 |
Plastic stool and a method for making the same |
US11649772 |
2007-01-05 |
US20080164744A1 |
2008-07-10 |
Tse-Hui Wang |
A method for making a plastic stool includes a step of first injection which ejects a first thermoplastic material in a first mold to form a base form which has an open top, a step of second injection which puts the base form in a second mold and uses a second thermoplastic material to be injected in the second mold, the second thermoplastic material is formed as a seat portion which is engaged with the open top of the base form. The second first thermoplastic material is softer than the first thermoplastic material and has a plurality of ventilation holes. |
252 |
Ab spinner abdominal exerciser |
US11821434 |
2007-06-20 |
US20080096741A1 |
2008-04-24 |
Christopher M. Bradley |
An exercise device having a seat, a spine, a hoop, a connector, and preferably at least one flexible rod. The spine extends upward from the rear edge of the seat, and the hoop is connected to the spine by way of a connector at a circumferential portion of the hoop. The connector permits the hoop to rotate or pivot relative to the spine. At least one flexible rod extends outward from the hoop proximate the connector and is attached to a tensioning mechanism via a resistance cable at a second end of the flexible rod. The tensioning mechanism provides a tensile force in the resistance cable, permitting the flexible rod to provide a force to oppose the pivoting of the hoop. By sitting on the seat, enclosed by the hoop, and grasping the hoop with both hands, a person may perform a number of exercises, including an oblique twist, an abdominal crunch, a radial abdominal crunch, and an infinity abdominal crunch. |
253 |
Indented female blow-molded connector and male connector and method |
US11031646 |
2005-01-07 |
US07234780B2 |
2007-06-26 |
David J. Lipniarski |
A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another. Structures can be made that use the indented female blow molded connectors and male connectors including braced stools having three or four legs. |
254 |
Indented female blow-molded connector and male connector and method |
US10996950 |
2004-11-24 |
US20050097714A1 |
2005-05-12 |
David Lipniarski |
A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another. Structures can be made that use the indented female blow molded connectors and male connectors. |
255 |
Stool with leg supports |
US10676003 |
2003-10-02 |
US06877817B1 |
2005-04-12 |
Nancy L. Brown |
The stool with leg supports which may be used as a footrest, a table, or a chair. The stool has a flat wooden platform, a cushion that is disposed upon the platform and either three or four legs which depend from the platform. Each leg includes is formed by a post and padding which is wrapped around the post. Each leg is also provided with socks, nylon hosiery, pant legs, or other suitable clothing or accessory commonly worn over the legs and feet. A second end of each leg is affixed to a shoe to provide a broader base for the stool, and thereby increase the stool's stability. |
256 |
Drive arrangement for a massage chair |
US09474029 |
1999-12-28 |
US06394970B1 |
2002-05-28 |
Eugen Maier |
A drive arrangement for a massage chair, in which massage elements, for example massage rollers, are movable in various directions, with at least one drive shaft for the massage elements, which are driven by electric motors. The electric motors are set onto the end of the shafts. |
257 |
Abdominal exercise apparatus featuring prestretching and weight training
facilities |
US925154 |
1997-09-08 |
US5897472A |
1999-04-27 |
Suresh Thulasingam |
An abdominal exercise apparatus (52) comprising an adjustable upright stand (54). A multi-contoured back pad base structure (56) is for positioning, preparing and isolating various muscles of the abdomen of a person (58) during exercise. A component (60) is for mounting the multi-contoured back pad base structure (56) to the adjustable upright stand (54), so that a back (62) of the person (58) can be placed against the multi-contoured back pad base structure (56). A force resistance assembly (64) is affixed onto a top end of the adjustable upright stand (54). A facility (66) is for connecting an upper body (68) of the person (58) to the force resistance assembly (64). When the person (58) moves forwardly away from the multi-contoured back pad base structure (56), the force resistance assembly (64) will apply a force resistance to the upper body (68) of the person (58), to exercise the abdominal muscles of the person (58). |
258 |
HI-CHI meditation chair |
US90202 |
1998-06-01 |
US5876098A |
1999-03-02 |
Katherine A. Conaway; Raymond E. Conaway |
A specially designed chair that sits low to the floor having a trapezoidal seat (14), two sides (10) so shaped as to accommodate two knee supports (12) and a pivotal backrest (16) and a cushion (24) for the primary purpose of meditation in a lotus style position with full support while in a relaxed state. |
259 |
Reclining support for astronomy observations |
US750924 |
1997-02-11 |
US5803547A |
1998-09-08 |
Christopher Andrew Brown |
A reclining support (10) suitable for astronomy observation has three sub-assemblies which can be readily connected together or dismantled. A base sub-assembly (11) has legs (12) which support a turntable (13, 14) and the turntable (13, 14) supports a chassis sub-assembly (17) which can rotate about a central pin (15) upstanding from the base (11), and further is coupled to the base (11) by an elevational tilt central link (70) which can be easily and quickly disconnected. The chassis carries on it a pair of upwardly facing "U" supports (19) by which a chair frame sub-assembly can be supported for ready removal, and the chair frame (21) itself carries a binocular frame (32, 33) in an adjustable and slidable binocular carrier sub-assembly which is coupled by simple telescopic frame members (35, 36) which can be removed from the chassis sub-assembly by sliding action of the telescopic members. This arrangement can achieve a simple lightweight observation support which is readily transported and erected. |
260 |
Adjustable game stool assembly with flat base |
US821220 |
1997-03-20 |
US5791731A |
1998-08-11 |
Vittorio Infanti |
A detachable and fully adjustable game stool assembly for a slot machine including an elongated flat base member having a guided engaging portion at one end for guiding the base member into slidable detachable engagement with a rigid support member fixed to the gaming machine, and including a locking means for interlocking the guided engaging portion of the base member and the fixed support member. The locking means and fixed support member prohibit longitudinal and lateral movement of the flat base member relative to the gaming machine. In one embodiment of the subject invention the locking means comprises a plurality of threaded locking pins which engage locking apertures and recesses provided in the fixed support member and elongated base member. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the locking means comprises an elongated latch member pivotally mounted to the fixed support member so as to engage a locking recess provided in the flat base member. In both embodiments of the invention, the game stool assembly can be readily slidably attached to and slidably disengaged from the gaming machine to permit easy access to the cash box located inside the gaming machine. |