A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

A shell for an infant seat comprises a carbon fiber structure reinforced by one or more reinforcing members of a material other than carbon fiber forming a shell shaped to accommodate an infant. The one or more reinforcing members is located on the concave side of the structure, e.g. between the structure and the infant. The structure and the one or more reinforcing members are fixed to each other so as to prevent relative movement between them in use. The reinforcing members may be made from plastic and may be overmolded or glued on the carbon fiber structure.

A shell for an infant seat comprises a carbon fiber structure reinforced by one or more reinforcing members of a material other than carbon fiber forming a shell shaped to accommodate an infant. The one or more reinforcing members is located on the concave side of the structure, e.g. between the structure and the infant. The structure and the one or more reinforcing members are fixed to each other so as to prevent relative movement between them in use. The reinforcing members may be made from plastic and may be overmolded or glued on the carbon fiber structure.

A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a pivotable securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a pivotable securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

A multifunctional furniture device that may simultaneously serve gaming, vocational, and lounging purposes is provided. The system generally comprises a framework, opening mechanism, platform, and seat. A user may alter the position of the various piece of the framework to create different furniture types. An opening mechanism of the device allows the pieces of the frame to move about one another and into different positions. A computing device, input device, and display may be incorporated into the device to allow the user to perform vocational and entertainment activities when the device is placed in one position and may then be completely hidden within an internal cavity of the device when placed in a different position.

A multifunctional furniture device that may simultaneously serve gaming, vocational, and lounging purposes is provided. The system generally comprises a framework, opening mechanism, platform, and seat. A user may alter the position of the various piece of the framework to create different furniture types. An opening mechanism of the device allows the pieces of the frame to move about one another and into different positions. A computing device, input device, and display may be incorporated into the device to allow the user to perform vocational and entertainment activities when the device is placed in one position and may then be completely hidden within an internal cavity of the device when placed in a different position.

To propose a new value for a seat, a seat system which can make notification of advertising information fit for an occupant seated on the seat with a sensor included therein is provided. The seat system includes: a seat which includes a seat body, and a sensor provided in the seat body and configured to acquire information for use in identifying a physical state of an occupant seated on the seat body; a server having pieces of advertising information stored therein; and a terminal capable of acquiring the information from the sensor and communicating with the server. The terminal or the server is configured to choose, based on the information or an evaluation value based on the information, a piece of advertising information related to the information or the evaluation value from among the pieces of advertising information, and notify the occupant of the piece of advertising information.

A chair assembly includes a seat with a top side and a bottom side. The seat is connected to a telescoping arm that has a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is connected to the bottom side of the seat. A platform having a top side and a bottom side is attached to the second end of the arm. The height of the platform is adjustable via the telescoping arm.

A chair assembly includes a seat with a top side and a bottom side. The seat is connected to a telescoping arm that has a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is connected to the bottom side of the seat. A platform having a top side and a bottom side is attached to the second end of the arm. The height of the platform is adjustable via the telescoping arm.