This application relates generally to the field of clamping and mounting devices. Specifically, the relevant field includes flag mounts for attachment to portable seating.
Flags are a popular way for spectators and fans to provide their support at an event. For example, places where flags may be displayed include, but are not limited to, youth sporting events, college and pro team support, NASCAR drivers, concerts and other events and holidays.
The prior art teaches flag attachment means however what is available is bulky, complicated to use and consist of a large number of pieces which does not lend itself to frequent transport for use at a variety of locations.
Thus, there remains a need in the art for a new and novel way for people to show their support for their favorite teams, drivers, bands, and the like. The present invention provides a simple device for attaching a flag wherein the device is compact, easy to use and amenable to transport for use at a large variety of locations and/or events.
The present invention provides a means for displaying flags on outriggers. Flags could include those of college and pro sports teams, youth sports, events, concerts, holidays etc.
In one aspect, the present invention describes a simple mechanical device that can attach to most beach and camping chairs on the market via the spring loaded clamping mechanism and allows for multiple flags to be displayed both vertically and horizontally.
These features, as well as various, alternative embodiments, will be apparent from a reading of the following detailed description of the present invention.
The novel features of the present invention are set forth herein embodied in the form of the claims of the invention. Features and advantages of the present invention may be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of the invention, setting forth illustrative embodiments and preferred features of the invention, as well as the accompanying drawings, of which:
Described herein is a mechanical device for attaching a flag to a portable chair as shown.
An exploded view of the clamp 20 for sport flags is shown in
Examples of the clamp device 20 for flags in use are shown in
The present invention provides improvements over the existing state of the art for at least the following reasons. The present invention is simple to use and cheap to manufacture. It also provides for multiple flags, adjustable angles and accommodates different sized flags. The clamp may be used to display up to six flags using a single device.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple mechanical device which can be used on most available beach and/or camping chairs for attaching a flag.
Future applications could include promotional applications, for example, custom flags for golf tournaments, political rallies, concerts and the like.
All of the features disclosed in this specification may be combined in any combination. Each feature disclosed in this specification may be replaced by an alternative feature serving the same, equivalent, or similar purpose. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is only an example of a generic series of equivalent or similar features. As used in this specification and in the appended claims, the singular forms include the plural forms. For example, the terms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Additionally, the term “at least” preceding a series of elements is to be understood as referring to every element in the series. The inventions illustratively described herein can suitably be practiced in the absence of any element or elements, limitation or limitations, not specifically disclosed herein. Thus, for example, the terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” etc. shall be read expansively and without limitation. Additionally, the terms and expressions employed herein have been used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding any equivalents of the future shown and described or any portion thereof, and it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention claimed. Thus, it should be understood that although the present invention has been specifically disclosed by preferred embodiments and optional features, modification and variation of the inventions herein disclosed can be resorted by those skilled in the art, and that such modifications and variations are considered to be within the scope of the inventions disclosed herein. The inventions have been described broadly and generically herein. Each of the narrower species and subgeneric groupings falling within the scope of the generic disclosure also form part of these inventions. This includes the generic description of each invention with a proviso or negative limitation removing any subject matter from the genus, regardless of whether or not the excised materials specifically resided therein. In addition, where features or aspects of an invention are described in terms of the Markush group, those schooled in the art will recognize that the invention is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group. It is also to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many embodiments will be apparent to those with skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined not with reference to the above description, but should instead be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or will be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the invention described. Such equivalents are intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
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