Method and apparatus for sitting

Details Method and apparatus for sitting Method and apparatus for sitting

2009-01-23

2011-11-29

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Collapsible chair; i.e., relatively folding bottom, back,...

Collapsed to a compact bundle having all rigid elongated...

C297S016100, C297S461000

Reexamination Certificate

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08066323

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for sitting is provided including a semi-flexible fulcrum band having an inner surface, the inner surface integrally including at least one penetration member, wherein the semi-flexible fulcrum band is configured to hold together a plurality of leg members having different varieties, permitting the plurality of leg members to spread above and below the fulcrum band into a supporting position. The apparatus further includes a flexible seat portion containing a plurality of pockets, each pocket configured to receive an upper end of one of the plurality of leg members when the plurality of leg members are in the supporting position, whereby the flexible seat portion is adapted for supporting a person sitting on said flexible seat portion. Finally, the at least one penetration members is configured to penetrate at least one of the plurality of leg members when the person sits in the flexible seat portion.

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