Chairs and seats – Collapsible chair; i.e. – relatively folding bottom – back,... – Collapsed to a compact bundle having all rigid elongated...
Reexamination Certificate
2002-09-04
2004-11-23
White, Rodney B. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Collapsible chair; i.e., relatively folding bottom, back,...
Collapsed to a compact bundle having all rigid elongated...
C297S017000, C297S045000, C297S129000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06820927
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to a support having multiple configurations, and in particular, to a support that can be positioned in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.
Some conventional supports can be used as chairs to support a user. Such chairs are often transported and used in various outdoor settings. Difficulty exists in transporting a chair. For example, conventional chairs cannot be easily collapsed and transported due to the shape and weight of the chairs.
The need exists for a collapsible support that can be easily transported to various locations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A support includes a frame and a tension member. The support can be positioned in a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In one embodiment, the support can be used with a cover that can be positioned around a portion of the frame.
In one embodiment, the support includes a seat portion coupled to the frame. In the open or expanded configuration, a user can sit on the support and the frame is self-supporting.
When the frame is in its expanded configuration, the tension member is coupled to the frame to provide support for an arm of the user. When the frame is in its collapsed configuration, a cover can be placed over a portion of the frame or support. In this configuration, the tension member is not contained by and extends from the cover, thereby enabling a user to place the tension member over the user's shoulder for transporting the support.
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Isom Matthew
Le Gette Brian Edward
Reeb David
Tipp Alan
Werner Justin Saul
Cooley & Godward LLP
Kelsyus, LLC
White Rodney B.
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