Chairs and seats – Convertible – To nonoccupant support device
Patent
1998-10-30
2000-04-04
Cranmer, Laurie K.
Chairs and seats
Convertible
To nonoccupant support device
29718801, 29745217, 5632, 5694, 5702, 5656, 56554, A47C 1300
Patent
active
060451785
ABSTRACT:
An outdoorsman's support or chair is comprised of a substantially filled flexible container provided with shoulder straps for easy transport. The flexible container is filled with pellets and is preferably waterproof. It is adaptable to conform to the shape of a person providing comfortable support and insulation from the environment. The flexible container may be provided with a plurality of other straps which may be utilized for attaching other objects or gear to it during transport and for mounting the chair to various other structures, such as the trunk and limbs of trees. The chair is comprised of a spherical structure at one end and an elongated portion at a second end. The elongated portion at the second end may be folded over and juxtaposed to the spherical structure and secured by a folding strap for ease in transport. The flexible container may be used in various positions, including that of a seat with a back support, a seat without any back support, and for support in a prone or supine position wherein the upper torso of the person may be supported on the spherical structure end. The chair may be provided with an internal pocket for storing various items such as food and other supplies. The flexible container may be provided with a plurality of colors to provide a camouflage effect. Footstraps may be provided, preferably mounted to the spherical structure end.
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Cranmer Laurie K.
Istari, Inc.
Petock, Esq. Michael F.
LandOfFree
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