Backpack Chair Device

Abstract

A backpack chair device is provided. The device is comprised of a backpack chair device. The device is comprised of a backpack body with at least one chair assembly. During use, the chair assembly can be unfolded from the backpack and used as a temporary seat. The chair assembly is comprised of a backrest, a seat, and at least one leg. In different embodiments the chair assembly may be removable or non-removable from the backpack body.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of seating devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a backpack chair device that provides a backpack with an integrated folding seat that can be deployed to provide a temporary sitting surface. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Students may often find themselves in situations where they are required to wait for school buses, carpools, or other forms of transportation to and from their educational institutions. This waiting, typically done outdoors in open areas, can be quite frustrating and challenging, especially if it extends over longer periods of time. During these waits, a student may feel the need to sit down, but unfortunately, they might struggle to find a comfortable and sanitary place to do so. Options like sitting on the ground can result in soiled clothing, which is undesirable and inconvenient. Additionally, being forced to stand for extended durations can lead to physical discomfort, particularly in the muscles and joints. This can be especially taxing after a long day at school when they are already tired.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a seating device for students. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device that provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device that provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student wherein the seat keeps the student off of a ground surface.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a backpack chair device. The device is comprised of a backpack chair device. The device is comprised of a backpack body with at least one chair assembly. During use, the chair assembly can be unfolded from the backpack and used as a temporary seat. The chair assembly is comprised of a backrest, a seat, and at least one leg. In different embodiments the chair assembly may be removable or non-removable from the backpack body.

In this manner, the backpack chair device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a seating device for students. More specifically, the device provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student. During use, the seat keeps the student off of a ground surface and prevents soiled clothing.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a backpack chair device comprised of a backpack body with at least one chair assembly that can be unfolded from the body to serve as a temporary seat. The body may be any style of backpack body known in art and may have any commonly found backpack feature.

The back area of the body is comprised of at least one chair assembly comprised of a backrest and a seat with at least one leg. The backrest is comprised of at least one hinge that allows at least one seat to attach to the backrest. The hinge is preferably comprised of a locking hinge that allows the seat to be locked in a folded or unfolded position.

The seat is comprised of at least one (but preferably four) legs. The leg attaches to the seat via at least one hinge that allows the leg to be locked in a folded or unfolded position. In one embodiment, the leg is a telescopic leg wherein the leg is comprised of at least one locking member such as but not limited to a button lock, a twist lock, etc. that allows the leg to be secured at a specific length/height.

To secure the backrest, seat, and leg in a stored position (i.e., wherein the backrest, seat, and leg are all folded and parallel with the back area) the back area may be comprised of at least one strap.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a backpack body comprised of a chair assembly comprised of a backrest, a seat, and at least one leg. Then, the seat can be unfolded from the backrest and locked into a position wherein the horizontal axis of the seat is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the backrest. Next, the leg can be unfolded from the seat and locked into a position wherein a vertical axis of the leg is perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the seat. Then, a user can sit on the chair assembly. Finally, a user can unlock and fold the seat and leg such that they are parallel with the vertical axis of the backrest, and wherein the seat, leg, and backrest can be secured together via at least one fastener.

Accordingly, the backpack chair device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a seating device for students. More specifically, the device provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student. During use, the seat keeps the student off of a ground surface and prevents soiled clothing. In this manner, the backpack chair device provides a solution for portable seating for students.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a backpack chair device of the present invention wherein the chair assembly is unfolded in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a backpack chair device of the present invention wherein the chair assembly is folded in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a backpack chair device of the present invention wherein the chair assembly is folded in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a backpack chair device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a seating device for students. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device that provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a backpack chair device that provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student wherein the seat keeps the student off of a ground surface.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a backpack chair device. The device is comprised of a backpack body with at least one chair assembly that can be unfolded from the body to serve as a temporary seat. The body may be any style of backpack body known in art and may have any commonly found backpack feature. A back area of the body is comprised of at least one chair assembly comprised of a backrest and a seat with at least one leg. The backrest is comprised of at least one hinge that allows at least one seat to attach to the backrest. The hinge is preferably comprised of a locking hinge that allows the seat to be locked in a folded or unfolded position.

The seat is comprised of at least one (but preferably four) legs. The leg attaches to the seat via at least one hinge that allows the leg to be locked in a folded or unfolded position. In one embodiment, the leg is a telescopic leg wherein the leg is comprised of at least one locking member such as but not limited to a button lock, a twist lock, etc. that allows the leg to be secured at a specific length/height.

To secure the backrest, seat, and leg in a stored position (i.e., wherein the backrest, seat, and leg are all folded and parallel with the back area) the back area may be comprised of at least one strap.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a backpack body comprised of a chair assembly comprised of a backrest, a seat, and at least one leg. Then, the seat can be unfolded from the backrest and locked into a position wherein the horizontal axis of the seat is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the backrest. Next, the leg can be unfolded from the seat and locked into a position wherein a vertical axis of the leg is perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the seat. Then, a user can sit on the chair assembly. Finally, a user can unlock and fold the seat and leg such that they are parallel with the vertical axis of the backrest, and wherein the seat, leg, and backrest can be secured together via at least one fastener.

Accordingly, the backpack chair device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a seating device for students. More specifically, the device provides a seat that can be easily deployed by a student. During use, the seat keeps the student off of a ground surface and prevents soiled clothing. In this manner, the backpack chair device provides a solution for portable seating for students.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a backpack chair device of the present invention wherein the chair assembly is unfolded in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a backpack body 110 with at least one chair assembly 120 that can be unfolded from the body 110 to serve as a temporary seat. The body 110 may be any style of backpack body known in the art and may have any commonly found backpack features. The body 110 preferably has at least one storage pocket 111 secured by at least one fastener 112. The fastener 112 may include but is not limited to zipper, button, etc. The body 110 may also have at least one strap 113 that allows the body 110 to be worn over a shoulder/body of a user. The strap 113 may be adjustable via at least one strap adjustment mechanism 114, such as but not limited to a sliding buckle. The body 110 may also have at least one handle 115 that allows the body 110 to be picked up.

The back area 116 of the body 110 is comprised of at least one chair assembly 120. The chair assembly 120 is comprised of a backrest 130 and a seat 140 with at least one leg 146. The backrest 130 may be fixedly or removably attached to the back area 116 of the backpack body 110. The backrest 130 is comprised of at least one hinge 132 that allows at least one seat 140 to attach to the backrest 130. The hinge 132 is preferably comprised of a locking hinge that allows the seat 140 to be locked in a folded (i.e., a position parallel with the backrest 130) or unfolded (i.e., a position perpendicular to the backrest 130) position.

The seat 140 is comprised of at least one (but preferably four) legs 146. The leg 146 attaches to the seat 140 via at least one hinge 142. The hinge 142 is preferably a locking hinge that allows the leg 146 to be locked in a folded position as seen in FIG. 2 (i.e., a position parallel with the backrest seat 140) or unfolded position as seen in FIG. 1 (i.e., a position perpendicular to the seat 140). In one embodiment, the leg 146 is telescopic. In this embodiment, the leg 146 is comprised of at least one locking member 148 such as but not limited to a button lock, a twist lock, etc. that allows the leg 146 to be secured at a specific length/height.

To secure the backrest 130, seat 140, and leg 146 in a stored position as seen in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 (i.e., wherein the backrest 130, seat 140, and leg 146 are all folded and parallel with the back area 116) the back area 116 may be comprised of at least one strap 150 such as but not limited to a hook and loop fastening strap, a strap button fastening strap, an elastic strap, etc. This allows the device 100 to be worn as a normal backpack.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 4. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a backpack body 110 comprised of a chair assembly 120 comprised of a backrest 130, a seat 140, and at least one leg 146 [Step 202]. Then, the seat 140 can be unfolded from the backrest 130 and locked into a position wherein the horizontal axis of the seat 140 is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the backrest 130 [Step 204]. Next, the leg 146 can be unfolded from the seat 140 and locked into a position wherein a vertical axis of the leg 146 is perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the seat 140 [Step 206]. Then, a user can sit on the chair assembly 120 [Step 208]. Finally, a user can unlock and fold the seat 140 and leg 146 such that they are parallel with the vertical axis of the backrest 130, and wherein the seat 140, leg 146, and backrest 130 can be secured together via at least one fastener 150 [Step 210].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “backpack chair device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the backpack chair device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the backpack chair device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the backpack chair device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the backpack chair device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the backpack chair device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the backpack chair device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A backpack chair device comprising: a backpack body; anda chair assembly attached to a back area of the backpack body, the chair assembly comprised of a backrest, a seat, and a leg.

2. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the seat attaches to the backrest via a first hinge.

3. The backpack chair device of claim 2, wherein the first hinge is comprised of a locking hinge.

4. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the leg attaches to the seat via a second hinge.

5. The backpack chair device of claim 4, wherein the second hinge is comprised of a locking hinge.

6. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the chair assembly removably attaches to the backpack body.

7. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a strap.

8. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a pocket.

9. The backpack chair device of claim 1, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a handle.

10. A backpack chair device comprising: a backpack body; anda chair assembly attached to a back area of the backpack body, the chair assembly comprised of a backrest, a seat attached to the backrest via a first hinge, and a telescopic leg attached to the seat via a second hinge.

11. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the telescopic leg is comprised of a locking member.

12. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the first hinge is comprised of a locking hinge.

13. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the second hinge is comprised of a locking hinge.

14. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the chair assembly removably attaches to the backpack body.

15. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a strap.

16. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a pocket.

17. The backpack chair device of claim 10, wherein the backpack body is comprised of a handle.

18. A method of using a backpack chair device, the method comprising the following steps: providing a backpack chair device comprised of a backpack body comprised of a chair assembly comprised of a backrest, a seat, and a leg;unfolding the seat from the backrest and locking the seat into a position wherein a horizontal axis of the seat is perpendicular to a vertical axis of the backrest;unfolding the leg from the seat and locking the leg into a position wherein a vertical axis of the leg is perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the seat; andsitting on the chair assembly.

19. The method of using a backpack chair device of claim 18, wherein the seat attaches to the backrest via a first locking hinge.

20. The method of using a backpack chair device of claim 18, wherein the leg attaches to the seat via a second locking hinge.