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Powered chairs for public venues, assemblies for use in powered chairs, and components for use in assemblies for use in powered chairs

Powered recliner chairs, assemblies for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Electrical systems for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered recliner chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.

Powered chairs for public venues, assemblies for use in powered chairs, and components for use in assemblies for use in powered chairs
11426007 · 2022-08-30 ·

Powered chairs, assemblies for use in the powered chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Electrical systems for use in the powered chairs, and components for use in the electrical systems are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.

CHAIR WITH VARIABLE POSITIONING AND SUPPORT
20210393037 · 2021-12-23 · ·

An adjustable chair frame with a back and seating surfaces that flex to conform to the shape, weight and movement of an occupant is disclosed. The chair form and proportions provide for a recumbent position that disperses the weight of the occupant more evenly, thereby reducing external and internal physiological point loading. The form also provides ergonomic articulation to minimize internal physiological stresses such as neck/back vertebral compression. Eccentric connections driven by a motor assembly allow positioning adjustment of the components of the chair. Additionally, an air pump assembly may be included to automatically adjust one or more air bladders provided on the interior of the chair frame.

CHAIR WITH VARIABLE POSITIONING AND SUPPORT
20210393037 · 2021-12-23 · ·

An adjustable chair frame with a back and seating surfaces that flex to conform to the shape, weight and movement of an occupant is disclosed. The chair form and proportions provide for a recumbent position that disperses the weight of the occupant more evenly, thereby reducing external and internal physiological point loading. The form also provides ergonomic articulation to minimize internal physiological stresses such as neck/back vertebral compression. Eccentric connections driven by a motor assembly allow positioning adjustment of the components of the chair. Additionally, an air pump assembly may be included to automatically adjust one or more air bladders provided on the interior of the chair frame.

Furniture power management system

A power source resident in furniture provides power to at least one charging port or socket used to provide power to an electronic device. The furniture may be an articulated furniture having at least one motor. The furniture may have at least one type of switch that manages the power to the charging port. The switch may reduce wasted energy consumption due to heat lost at the charging port.

LIGHTED CUP HOLDER FOR SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
20220167510 · 2022-05-26 ·

A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

LIGHTED CUP HOLDER FOR SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
20220167510 · 2022-05-26 ·

A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

Removable modular attachment system for accessories
11330908 · 2022-05-17 · ·

A modular attachment system may be provided with the ability to rapidly interchange different peripherals and accessories at different points where modular receivers have been installed. One or more modular receivers may include one or more quick-connect receptacles adapted to receive corresponding one or more quick connectors of one or more peripheral adapters to quickly connect and disconnect the modular peripheral adapters to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of chairs, desks, tables, or other furniture for different applications. A variety of peripherals and accessories can be attached to one or more modular peripheral adapters to create peripheral assemblies that can be rapidly interchanged by rapid connection to or disconnection from any installed modular housings to reconfigure furniture for different applications. The modular receivers may be attached to a desk, table, or other furnishings or manufactured as a part of office, computer, or gaming chairs, desks, tables, or other furnishings.

TRAY WITH VARIABLE POSITIONING AND SUPPORT
20220142372 · 2022-05-12 · ·

An apparatus comprises a tray including a plurality of radial openings. An inner tray support and an outer tray support are connected to the tray using a fixed connection that allows the tray to pivot within the inner tray support and the outer tray support. A spring-tensioned ball catch is configured to provide the tray a slip-locking connection through the plurality of radial openings of the tray that allows the tray to be rotationally adjusted within the inner tray support and the outer tray support.

TRAY WITH VARIABLE POSITIONING AND SUPPORT
20220142372 · 2022-05-12 · ·

An apparatus comprises a tray including a plurality of radial openings. An inner tray support and an outer tray support are connected to the tray using a fixed connection that allows the tray to pivot within the inner tray support and the outer tray support. A spring-tensioned ball catch is configured to provide the tray a slip-locking connection through the plurality of radial openings of the tray that allows the tray to be rotationally adjusted within the inner tray support and the outer tray support.