WO2009089444A1 - Structures de support et procédés les utilisant - Google Patents

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WO2009089444A1
WO2009089444A1 PCT/US2009/030590 US2009030590W WO2009089444A1 WO 2009089444 A1 WO2009089444 A1 WO 2009089444A1 US 2009030590 W US2009030590 W US 2009030590W WO 2009089444 A1 WO2009089444 A1 WO 2009089444A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A47B23/042—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables
    • A47B23/043—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables adjustable, foldable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N3/00—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
    • B60N3/001—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays
    • B60N3/002—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays of trays
    • B60N3/004—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays of trays of foldable trays mounted on the back-rest
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R7/00—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
    • B60R7/005—Nets or elastic pockets tensioned against walls or backrests
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R7/00—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
    • B60R7/04—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space, e.g. using racks
    • B60R7/043—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space, e.g. using racks mounted on or under a seat
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B9/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for children's carriages or perambulators
    • B62B9/26—Securing devices for bags or toys ; Arrangements of racks, bins, trays or other devices for transporting articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
    • B64D11/0638—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats with foldable tables, trays or cup holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C2013/025—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles for holding portable computers or accessories therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • A45F2003/144—Pack-carrying waist or torso belts

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  • the present invention relates to support structures, and in particular, to structures that can be used to support one or more objects.
  • the structures can be used to support objects in a variety of positions and in a variety of manners.
  • the structures can be used in different environments to easily store objects.
  • the structures can be used to provide space convenience for travelers.
  • the present invention relates to a support structure that can be used to support an object or item.
  • the support structure can be coupled or mounted to a support, such as a support involved with travel.
  • Some examples of support structures include bags, pouches, headrest covers, slings, hammocks and other supporting devices that can be used to support or hold objects and that can be configured to be mounted or coupled to various supports, including seats or other structures associated with vehicles, trains, airplanes and any other modes of transportation.
  • the support structure can be collapsed into a closed and smaller configuration.
  • the support structure can include couplers that facilitate the connection of another support structure thereto.
  • the present invention relates to a support structure that can be used to hold or support an electronic device.
  • the electronic device may include a display that can be viewed by a user. The desired orientation of the display can be controlled by the support structure.
  • a support structure can be used on an airplane and is mountable to an airline seat back tray.
  • a support structure can be used in a motor vehicle and is mountable to a seat in the vehicle.
  • a support structure can be mounted to a headrest in the vehicle.
  • a support structure can be mounted to a stroller for use.
  • a support structure can be mounted on a train seat and/or tray proximate to a seat on a train.
  • Fig. IA illustrates a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a support structure and its use in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. IB illustrates a schematic diagram of an alternative embodiment of a support structure and its use in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 2 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a bottom view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 2 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 2 coupled to a support in a deployed position in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of the support structure and support illustrated in Fig. 5 in an intermediate position in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a front view of the support structure and support illustrated in Fig. 5 in a stored position in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the support structure and support illustrated in Fig. 7 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a schematic block diagram of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 with objects stored thereon in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates a close-up perspective view of part of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 13 illustrates a close-up top view of a compartment of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 14 illustrates a front perspective view of some of the components of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14A illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 14B illustrates an exploded front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig.
  • Fig. 15 illustrates a front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 in a closed or collapsed configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 15 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 17 illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 16 with the flaps opened in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 18A illustrates a cross-sectional side view of some of the components of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 10 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 18B illustrates a top view of a portion of the support structure illustrated in Fig.
  • Fig. 20 illustrates a front view of the support structure and support illustrated in Fig.
  • Fig. 21 illustrates a front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 19 coupled to a support in a raised position in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 22 A illustrates a front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 19 relative to a support in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 22B illustrates an exploded front view of an embodiment of a support structure and a support in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 22C illustrates a top view of the support structure and support illustrated in Fig.
  • Fig. 24C illustrates a rear view of the tray portion and another embodiment of a support in a stored configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 24H illustrates a side view of the tray portion illustrated in Fig. 24G in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 25 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in a first configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 29C illustrates an exploded front view of another embodiment of the support structure and a support in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 33B illustrates an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a support structure and a support in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 55D illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 55C in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 55D taken along the line "55E-55E" in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 55F illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 55H illustrates a side view of the coupler illustrated in Fig. 55G in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 59 illustrates an exploded front view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 58 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 60 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 61 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 61 taken along the line "62-62" in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 63 illustrates a top view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 64 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 65 illustrates an exploded front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 66 illustrates a side view of another embodiment of a support structure and a support in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67B illustrates a perspective view of the support structure and the support illustrated in Fig. 67 A in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67C illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 67A in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67E illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the support structure illustrated in
  • Fig. 67D taken along the line "67D-67D" in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67E in a different configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67G illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 67H illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a cover in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 68 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 69 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the support structure illustrated in
  • Fig. 71 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of another embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 72 illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 73 illustrates a side view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 72 in a first configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 74 illustrates a side view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 72 in a second configuration in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Figs. 80-81 illustrate rear perspective views of alternative embodiments of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Figs. 82-83 illustrate a rear perspective view and a partial cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Fig. 87 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the support structure illustrated in
  • Fig. 86 taken along the line "87-87" in a deployed configuration.
  • Fig. 88 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the support structure illustrated in
  • Fig. 89 illustrates a perspective view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 84 in an exemplary deployed use in accordance with an aspect of the invention.
  • Fig. 92 illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the invention.
  • Fig. 94 illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the invention.
  • Fig. 95 illustrates a side view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 94.
  • Fig. 96 illustrates a side view of the support structure illustrated in Fig. 94 in an intermediate configuration.
  • Fig. 123 illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a pillow in accordance with an aspect of the invention.
  • the support structure 50 includes a rear side 62, opposite sides 64 and 66, and a top side 70.
  • the front 60, rear 62, and top sides 70, with sides 64 and 66 collectively define a receptacle 78.
  • the bottom side 72 of the support structure 50 is open as shown in Fig. 4.
  • the open bottom side 72 is configured so that it can receive part of a support.
  • proximate to the top side 70 is an edge 74 that defines an opening or notch 76.
  • the opening 76 is in communication with the receptacle 78.
  • the function of such an opening formed along a portion of the top side of the support structure is similar to that described in detail below with respect to other openings in support structures.
  • the support structure 220 includes a flap 300 that is coupled to the body 222.
  • the flap 300 can be sewn to the body 222, such as by being sewn in along a seam.
  • the flap 300 is coupled to the body 222 proximate to the rear side or surface of the body 222.
  • the flap 300 includes on one side several couplers or coupling mechanisms 302, 304, and 306.
  • the couplers 302, 304, and 306 can be either a hook type material or a loop type material, snaps, magnets or other similar connecting mechanisms.
  • Buckle portion 3600 and strap 3601 can be disposed in a stored or retracted position
  • An electronic device 1000 can be supported by structure 700.
  • An exemplary electronic device is illustrated in Figs. 37 and 38.
  • the electronic device 1000 includes an upper housing 1010 and a lower housing 1030.
  • the upper housing 1010 has a display or display screen 1012 that can be used to generate visual outputs for a user.
  • the upper housing 1010 and the lower housing 1030 can be disposed in an angled configuration 1040 (see Fig. 37).
  • the lower housing 1030 can be rotated or moved relative to the upper housing 1010 to a substantially planar configuration 1042 (see Fig. 38).
  • Support structure 3700 can be slid onto a support, such as a tray, which can be received in the interior region or receptacle 3428.
  • the top portions 3720 and 3722 can be used to engage the upper edges or corners of a support or tray. In one use, the distance between the top portions 3720 and 3722 determines the width of the support or tray with which the support structure 3700 can be used. While the inner edges or ends 3721 and 3723 of the top portions 3720 and 3722, respectively, are illustrated as being substantially planar, in other embodiments, the edges or ends can be angled, curved or have another shape or configuration.
  • connector 2418 When not in use, connector 2418 can be moved along the direction of arrow "O" so that it is disposed internal to the body 2411. Connected to the rear portion of the body 2411 is at least one strap or connector 2414 which has a coupler 2416 attached thereto.
  • coupler 4250 includes a strap 4252 that is attached to the coupling portion 4200 at one end and has a buckle portion 4254 attached to its opposite end.
  • coupler 4260 includes a strap 4262 that is attached to the coupling portion 4200 at one end and has a buckle portion 4264 attached to its opposite end.
  • strap 4262 includes an adjustment mechanism 4266 that can be manipulated by a user to adjust the length of strap 4262 and thereby allow the support structure 4000 to be mounted to different sized objects.
  • the support structure 4000 includes a mounting portion 4300 as well.
  • the panel 5200 is coupled to the body 5110 in a manner that allows the panel 5200 to be rotated along the direction of arrow "S" in Fig. 95 about a pivot axis 5160.
  • the panel 5200 can be formed separately from the body 5100 and subsequently coupled thereto, such as by sewing.
  • the panel 5200 is illustrated in a closed position 5250 in Fig. 95.
  • Referring to Figs. 96-98, different opened configurations of the support structure 5100 are illustrated.
  • An intermediate configuration 5104 is shown in Fig. 96 and a full opened configuration 5106 is shown in Figs. 97 and 98.
  • the width of the panel 5200 and the corresponding opening 5132 in the front portion 5118 of the body 5110 can be less than the width of the body 5110.
  • the width of the opening 5132 and the panel 5200 can be half of the width of the panel 5200.
  • the panel 5200 can be made from a transparent material that allows a user to see into the chamber 5150.
  • the chamber 5150 can be used for storage of items, such as small travel sizes of shampoo and conditioner.
  • the support structure 5100 can be used on a support, such as a tray, or can be hung on a support, such as a door or other structure, and used as a toiletry bag.
  • FIG. 100-102 An alternative embodiment of a support structure according to the present invention is illustrated Figs. 100-102.
  • the support structure 5400 can be selectively disposed in a closed configuration 5402 and in an expanded configuration 5404.
  • the support structure 5400 can be placed in the expanded configuration 5404 so that it can accommodate and retain more items and objects.
  • couplers or buckles 5590 and 5592 are also connected to the platform. Buckles 5590 and 5592 are configured to be engaged with lower buckles 5550 and 5552 on body 5510 (see buckle 5592 and buckle 5552 in Fig. 105). When the pair of buckles are coupled to each other, the platform 5560 is supported from the body 5510 of the support structure 5500. The angle between the platform 5560 and the body 5510 can be varied by adjusting the length of the elongate members 5570 and 5580. Referring to Fig. 105, platform 5560 is illustrated substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the body 5510. [0444] Referring to Fig. 106, an alternative embodiment of a support structure according to the present invention is illustrated.
  • the mounting elements can be coupled to the body of a support structure in their extended positions and simply not moveable or retractable to any retracted positions.
  • the mounting elements are fixed in positions within the profile of the body of the support structure and do not extend beyond the sides of the body.
  • the support structure 6400 includes couplers 6410 and 6420, such as buckles or clips.
  • a pillow 6450 may include couplers 6460 and 6470, such as buckles or clips, as well.
  • the pillow couplers 6460 and 6470 can be directly attached to the couplers 6410 and 6420.
  • additional connectors 6412 and 6422 can be attached to the pairs of couplers on the support structure 6400 and the pillow 6450.
  • the connectors 6412 and 6422 can be elongate members, such as straps or links, that can be adjustable in length to allow a user to vary the position of the pillow 6450 as desired.
  • the support structure 7700 While in the collapsed configurations 7752 and 7754, the support structure 7700 can be placed into a pocket, a receptacle or a compartment and subsequently removed and opened up to the deployed configuration 7750 (see Fig. 138) and used. As mentioned above, support structure 7600 can be collapsed and deployed in the same manner as support structure 7700. [0495] Referring to Figs. 142-145, an alternative embodiment of a support structure in accordance with an aspect of the invention is illustrated.
  • the support structure 7800 includes a body 7810 with a perimeter 7812 and that can be disposed in a deployed configuration 7802.
  • the body 7810 has a binding 7814 that is coupled to the body 7810 by stitching 7816 (see Fig.
  • the support structure 8200 includes a body 8210 with a perimeter 8212, an upper end 8214, and a lower end 8216.
  • the body 8210 can be a single layer of material with a front surface 8220 and a rear surface 8222.
  • the body 8210 can include a notch 8215 formed along the upper end 8214.
  • the support structure 8200 can include a storage mechanism 8230, which in this embodiment includes compartments 8232, 8234, 8236, and 8238.
  • the body 8210 includes a mounting component or mechanism 8260 coupled thereto.

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L'invention concerne des structures de support et, en particulier, des structures qui peuvent être utilisées pour supporter un ou plusieurs objets. Les structures peuvent être utilisées pour supporter des objets dans une variété de positions et dans une variété de manières. Les structures peuvent être utilisées dans différents environnements pour stocker facilement des objets. De plus, les structures peuvent être utilisées pour apporter une commodité d'espace à des voyageurs.
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