Chairs and seats – Movable bottom – Tiltable
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-08
2001-05-01
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3624)
Chairs and seats
Movable bottom
Tiltable
C297S014000, C297S195110, C297S244000, C248S240000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06224153
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a folding seat securable to an upright vertical post as is used in various sports such as tennis, and particularly to a folding seat for supporting substantial weight and having a stowable position substantially parallel to the vertical post to minimize any obstructions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A variety of sports such as tennis include one or more upright vertical posts for supporting a net or ropes associated with that sport. During rest times, a player may desire to rest on a folding seat. However, the presence of folding chairs and stools and the like are undesirable as these devices must be removed from the playing field while the game is in progress. Various folding seats have been proposed which attach to vertical posts but these have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons.
A folding seat which would be practical for use on a tennis court or the like must solve a variety of conflicting requirements. During a tennis match, the seat should be collapsible into a position having minimal impact with the play of the game. Furthermore, it should not interfere with cleaning and washing of a tennis court and other maintenance functions. In addition, it desirably would have minimum permanent impact on the tennis net posts and should be capable of removal when necessary. In use, the seat should be capable of supporting substantial weight without unnecessary strain on the tennis net post as might be caused by a cantilever seat or the like. Furthermore, it would be desirable to allow players on both sides of the tennis court to be able to simultaneously use a seat arrangement without creating any unnecessary imbalance or strain on the pre-existing tennis net post.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, the disadvantages of prior folding seats usable with an upright vertical post for a sports game have been eliminated. A folding seat is provided for an upright post which has minimal impact in its stowed position and can support substantial weight, including one or more players, where in an active position. These desirable features are available in a folding seat assembly which can be economically manufactured while being of rugged construction and capable of outdoor and indoor use.
One object of the present invention is to provide a folding seat usable with an upright vertical post and having a stowed position of minimal impact and an active position using a triangular support mechanism of simple yet rugged construction.
Another object of this invention is to provide a folding seat for a sports game such as tennis in which the seat mechanism can be secured to a vertical post without permanent damage. Furthermore, the folding seat is capable of supporting multiple users at one time, and also minimizes disadvantages in its stowed position compared to prior folding seats used with sporting events.
Further advantages and objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description and from the drawings.
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Cuomo Peter M.
Jenner & Block
Senior Industries, Inc.
Wanke Ronald L.
White Rodney B.
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