An outdoor seating assembly is disclosed herein. The outdoor seating assembly includes a seat support structure; a seat portion coupled to the seat support structure, the seat portion configured to accommodate an individual disposed in a seated position; a seat back portion coupled to the seat support structure, the seat back portion configured to support a back of the individual; and at least one photovoltaic panel, the at least one photovoltaic panel attached to one of the seat portion and the seat back portion, the at least one photovoltaic panel geometrically conforming to a curvature of the one of the seat portion and the seat back portion. In one embodiment, at least one photovoltaic panel is coupled to the seat portion in an angularly adjustable manner. In another embodiment, at least one reflective device is provided for reflecting a portion of the solar radiation striking a seat member.

Adjusting a seat to accommodate a person with reduced mobility (PRM) device. Specifically, a seating apparatus includes a seat having a seatback and a base that is foldable against the seatback to accommodate the PRM device and a console adjacent to the seat. At least a portion of the console is vertically adjustable with respect to the seatback to enable use of the console from the PRM device when the PRM device is positioned proximate to the seatback.

A chair includes a support structure mounted to the side chair structure, the support structure comprising a side wall having an upward facing opening and a bottom edge, an abutting components up front and rear to the opening, and a pivoting assembly mounted to the seat. The pivoting assembly comprises a link arm extending away from the seat and a cam component mounted to the link arm distant to the seat. When the seat is mounted to the support structure, the arm link sits on the bottom edge of the opening. The cam component is free to travel between a) a first position in which the cam component butts up against the first abutting component and the seat is in a seating position and b) a second position wherein the cam component butts up against the second abutting component and the seat is in an upright position.

A chair includes a support structure mounted to the side chair structure, the support structure comprising a side wall having an upward facing opening and a bottom edge, an abutting components up front and rear to the opening, and a pivoting assembly mounted to the seat. The pivoting assembly comprises a link arm extending away from the seat and a cam component mounted to the link arm distant to the seat. When the seat is mounted to the support structure, the arm link sits on the bottom edge of the opening. The cam component is free to travel between a) a first position in which the cam component butts up against the first abutting component and the seat is in a seating position and b) a second position wherein the cam component butts up against the second abutting component and the seat is in an upright position.

A linear actuator and linkage system for an ottoman of a powered chair is disclosed an comprises an ottoman support upon which an ottoman is to be supported, a frame member, a plurality of linkage members operatively connecting the ottoman support to the frame member and for moving the ottoman support between a first closed/retracted position and a second open/extended position, and a linear actuator operatively connected to the plurality of linkage members for exerting a push force, in a first horizontally oriented direction, upon the plurality of linkage members, and for exerting a pull force in a second oppositely oriented horizontal direction upon the plurality of linkage members, the horizontally oriented forces providing the system with an enhanced mechanical advantage for easily moving the ottoman support. The powered chair is also uniquely adapted for use as a theater seat within stadium-type seating.

A linear actuator and linkage system for an ottoman of a powered chair is disclosed an comprises an ottoman support upon which an ottoman is to be supported, a frame member, a plurality of linkage members operatively connecting the ottoman support to the frame member and for moving the ottoman support between a first closed/retracted position and a second open/extended position, and a linear actuator operatively connected to the plurality of linkage members for exerting a push force, in a first horizontally oriented direction, upon the plurality of linkage members, and for exerting a pull force in a second oppositely oriented horizontal direction upon the plurality of linkage members, the horizontally oriented forces providing the system with an enhanced mechanical advantage for easily moving the ottoman support. The powered chair is also uniquely adapted for use as a theater seat within stadium-type seating.

Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.

Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.

A novel, flexible substrate assembly including a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member. A chair assembly including a seat member, a back support member with an optional headrest, an optional left arm, an optional right arm, a floor-engaging base member which may form part of a frame assembly, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side, and a novel, flexible substrate assembly, wherein the novel flexible substrate assembly comprises a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member.

A novel, flexible substrate assembly including a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member. A chair assembly including a seat member, a back support member with an optional headrest, an optional left arm, an optional right arm, a floor-engaging base member which may form part of a frame assembly, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side, and a novel, flexible substrate assembly, wherein the novel flexible substrate assembly comprises a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member.