A seating arrangement includes an upwardly-extending back arrangement movable between upright and reclined positions, and a seat arrangement that includes a first link member extending horizontally and having forward and rearward portions, a second link member spaced from the first link member, a third link member coupled to the first and second link members and substantially flexible along a majority of a length thereof, and a fourth link member operably coupled to the first and second link members, the fourth link member being substantially rigid along a majority of a length thereof, wherein the link members cooperate to form a four-bar linkage assembly, and wherein the seat arrangement moves in a rearward direction as the back arrangement is moved between the upright position and the reclined position.

A seating arrangement includes an upwardly-extending back arrangement movable between upright and reclined positions, and a seat arrangement that includes a first link member extending horizontally and having forward and rearward portions, a second link member spaced from the first link member, a third link member coupled to the first and second link members and substantially flexible along a majority of a length thereof, and a fourth link member operably coupled to the first and second link members, the fourth link member being substantially rigid along a majority of a length thereof, wherein the link members cooperate to form a four-bar linkage assembly, and wherein the seat arrangement moves in a rearward direction as the back arrangement is moved between the upright position and the reclined position.

A footrest driving apparatus includes a seat frame (2), a footrest member (4), a driving mechanism (3) and a footrest linkage mechanism (5) connected to the seat frame (2), the driving mechanism (3) and the footrest member (4). The seat frame (2) has two mounting boards (21), and each mounting board (21) has a curved guide slot (22). The driving mechanism (3) has two driving arms (32). Each driving arm (32) has a guide rod (33) matching with a corresponding curved guide slot (22), and a pin (34) rotatably connected with the corresponding mounting board (21). The guide rod (33) of each driving arm (32) correspondingly moves between a first position and a second position in the curved guide slot, allowing the driving mechanism (3) to drive the footrest linkage mechanism (5) to move the footrest member (4) between a stowed position and a reclined position.

A footrest driving apparatus includes a seat frame (2), a footrest member (4), a driving mechanism (3) and a footrest linkage mechanism (5) connected to the seat frame (2), the driving mechanism (3) and the footrest member (4). The seat frame (2) has two mounting boards (21), and each mounting board (21) has a curved guide slot (22). The driving mechanism (3) has two driving arms (32). Each driving arm (32) has a guide rod (33) matching with a corresponding curved guide slot (22), and a pin (34) rotatably connected with the corresponding mounting board (21). The guide rod (33) of each driving arm (32) correspondingly moves between a first position and a second position in the curved guide slot, allowing the driving mechanism (3) to drive the footrest linkage mechanism (5) to move the footrest member (4) between a stowed position and a reclined position.

A method of controlling an adjustable chair comprising the steps of measuring the height of a person, entering the height of the person into a software application on a mobile device, taking a photograph of the person with a mobile device, analyzing the photograph to determine physical measurements of the person, storing the measurements in the mobile device; calculating optimum ergonomic adjustment of the chair based upon the stored measurements; and, transmitting signals to a controller in the chair to control actuators and adjust various components in the chair to achieve optimum ergonomic adjustment. The technology also includes the ergonomic task chair adjusted by the aforementioned method.

A method of controlling an adjustable chair comprising the steps of measuring the height of a person, entering the height of the person into a software application on a mobile device, taking a photograph of the person with a mobile device, analyzing the photograph to determine physical measurements of the person, storing the measurements in the mobile device; calculating optimum ergonomic adjustment of the chair based upon the stored measurements; and, transmitting signals to a controller in the chair to control actuators and adjust various components in the chair to achieve optimum ergonomic adjustment. The technology also includes the ergonomic task chair adjusted by the aforementioned method.

A recliner or lift and recliner chair is provided having a recline or lift and recline chair mechanism with preferably with at least one recline or lift-recline actuator that controls a reclining movement or a lifting and reclining movement. The chair mechanism has a recline or lift-recline base, a seat and a back connected thereto. For additional functionality, a cradle assembly is provided in order to provide a cradling movement to the recline or lift-recline base. The cradle assembly includes pivot connections between recline or lift-recline base and the cradle base. A cradle actuator is connected between the cradle base and the recline or lift-recline base. A controller is provided that controls movement of the cradle actuator and preferably at least one recline or lift-recline actuator.

A recliner or lift and recliner chair is provided having a recline or lift and recline chair mechanism with preferably with at least one recline or lift-recline actuator that controls a reclining movement or a lifting and reclining movement. The chair mechanism has a recline or lift-recline base, a seat and a back connected thereto. For additional functionality, a cradle assembly is provided in order to provide a cradling movement to the recline or lift-recline base. The cradle assembly includes pivot connections between recline or lift-recline base and the cradle base. A cradle actuator is connected between the cradle base and the recline or lift-recline base. A controller is provided that controls movement of the cradle actuator and preferably at least one recline or lift-recline actuator.

A seat and storage system is provided that can be used for fishing in various circumstances, including in water that is located remotely and/or located next to uneven or highly sloped ground. The seat and storage system is designed to combine seating with adaptable integrated storage units in a single multi-purpose unit that can be carried against a person's back by utilizing adjustable shoulder straps. In addition, a drop bag can be placed inside the unit when it is in an open state and the drop bag can be used to hold bait, the catch, or a variety of other items.

A seat and storage system is provided that can be used for fishing in various circumstances, including in water that is located remotely and/or located next to uneven or highly sloped ground. The seat and storage system is designed to combine seating with adaptable integrated storage units in a single multi-purpose unit that can be carried against a person's back by utilizing adjustable shoulder straps. In addition, a drop bag can be placed inside the unit when it is in an open state and the drop bag can be used to hold bait, the catch, or a variety of other items.