TECHNICAL FIELD
The present technology is related to a support apparatus and associated methods of using same. In particular, the present technology is related to a reconfigurable support apparatus for a user obtaining a tattoo.
BACKGROUND
The popularity of tattoos has increased and inspired refinement in tattoo equipment and the sophistication of tattoos themselves. A typical tattoo studio has a variety of tools to apply tattoos to clients. For example, a tattoo studio may have a tattoo chair, a table, an arm stand, a footrest, etc. In some cases, a tattoo artist may want or need to apply tattoos outside of their regular shop or in multiple different settings, such as at a community fair or private residence or while traveling. However, tattoo studio furniture is often not portable. For example, such furniture may be bolted to a floor, be too heavy to be carried, or take up too much space to be transported in a vehicle. And while portable tables and chairs are available, they are often not designed specifically for applying tattoos, which can cause discomfort for both the client receiving the tattoo and the tattoo artist. Accordingly, there is a need for a portable apparatus that can be used to comfortably position a client for tattooing.
SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGY
An exemplary embodiment is a portable and modular support apparatus for supporting a user, such as a client receiving a tattoo or a tattoo artist applying a tattoo on a client. The support apparatus includes a collapsible frame and multiple cushions removably attached to the frame. The frame can include a foldable headrest, and legs that can be extended to raise the height of a top surface of the frame and/or support apparatus. When the frame is in an expanded configuration, the support apparatus can rest upon a support surface (e.g., a floor) and can be configured to ergonomically support a user's body in various positions. The cushions can be rearranged to support the user in various positions, providing a high level of modularity. For example, the support apparatus can be reconfigured between a bed configuration and a chair configuration by orienting a back cushion at various angles relative to a seat cushion. In some embodiments, a seat back can be installed at different locations to provide multiple chair configurations, including a leg dangling configuration, leg supported configuration, etc. The support apparatus can also be reconfigured to accommodate tall users by sliding leg cushions outward.
The support apparatus can also be reconfigured to support the user in a seated, straddling position. For example, while the back cushion remains attached to the top surface of the frame, the seat and leg cushions can be moved from the top surface of the frame to attachment features adjacent to the back cushion and oriented upright. The user can then sit on the back cushion and straddle the upright seat. The back cushion can have a T shape, an hourglass shape, a cobra-hood shape, or a narrowed portion or waist that can be straddled by the user. A widened upper portion of the back cushion can support the user's chest and shoulders. The frame can also include recesses that can serve as storage trays for tattoo equipment such as ink containers, needles, and gloves, and can be accessed when the seat or leg cushions are removed from the top surface of the frame. In some embodiments, certain aspects of the support apparatus, such as extending the leg cushions outward, expanding and collapsing the frame, or reconfiguring between the bed and chair configurations, can be motorized.
In some embodiments, a portable collapsible table includes a frame assembly having a padded seat, a padded backrest movable between positions (e.g., a lowered bed position, raised seat position, etc.), and a plurality of support legs. The table can include independently movable leg rests, each having a padded leg portion positionable in a respective receiving-opening of the padded seat when in an undeployed position. The leg rests can be moved away from the padded seat to a deployed position so as to support legs of a user sitting or lying on the table. The padded seat can be configured to different positions. When the padded seat is in an upright position and straddled by a user, the receiving-openings can be configured to receive a user's legs. Accordingly, the multi-use receiving-openings of the padded seat can receive a user's legs, padded leg rests, etc.
In some embodiments, a collapsible table/bed includes a plurality of panels that fold against one another to form a stack of panels. The table/bed also includes a plurality of foldable legs located in the stack of panels. The panels unfold into a bed/table configuration and include an adjustable backrest and deployable leg rests. The legs can be deployed (e.g., unfolded) when the table/bed in is the bed/table configuration.
Cushions can include, without limitation, one or more coverings, cushioning members (e.g., open-cell foam members, closed-cell foam members, memory foam, inflatable members, etc.), plates, rigid members, or the like. The padded seat and a padded backrest can include permanent or removable cushions. Removable cushions can cover storage recesses or containers.
When transporting the support apparatus, the frame can be collapsed (e.g., folded in half) and the cushions (or padded components) can remain attached to the top surface of the frame such that the cushions sandwich the frame on two sides. This provides a compact, portable form that uses the cushions to protect the frame from external damage. The support apparatus can be lightweight for convenient transport. For example, the weight of the support apparatus can be equal to or less than, for example, 25 lbs, 30 lbs, 40 lbs, 50 lbs, or 100 lbs. The support apparatus can be used as a tattoo table/bed, a massage table, a therapy table, or the like.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a collapsible frame in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a storage tray in accordance with embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a support apparatus in a table/bed configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 3 with legs in extended/heightened configurations.
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 3 with leg cushions in extended configurations.
FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 3 in a chair configuration.
FIGS. 7 and 8 are isometric views of the support apparatus of FIG. 3 reconfigured in a straddling configuration.
FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 3 in a collapsed configuration.
FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a support apparatus in a collapsed configuration in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 10 in a bed configuration.
FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 10 in a chair configuration in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 10 in a partially expanded table/bed configuration with an extended leg rest positioned to support a leg of a user in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 14 is a top view of the support apparatus of FIG. 10 with stowed leg rests.
FIG. 15 is a top view of the support apparatus of FIG. 10 with both leg rests in extended positions.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a leg rest holder assembly and a locked leg rest taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 15.
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the leg rest holder assembly taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 15 and a side view of the unlocked leg rest.
FIG. 18 is a bottom view of a leg rest in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 19 is a side view of a support apparatus in a table/bed configuration in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 20 is a back view of the support apparatus of FIG. 19.
FIG. 21 is a front view of the support apparatus of FIG. 19.
FIG. 22 is an isometric view of a support apparatus with accessories positioned for installation in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 23 is an isometric view of the support apparatus of FIG. 22 in a straddling configuration with a seat cushion positioned to function as a chest support and a headrest in a raised position.
FIG. 24 is a bottom isometric view of a support apparatus in a table/bed configuration in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 25 is a front view of the support apparatus of FIG. 23 in a straddling configuration.
FIG. 26 is a left side view of the support apparatus of FIG. 23.
FIG. 27 is a top view of the support apparatus of FIG. 23.
FIG. 28 is a bottom view of the support apparatus of FIG. 23.
FIG. 29 is an isometric view of an attachment feature in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
FIG. 30 is a side view of the attachment feature of FIG. 29.
FIGS. 31-35 show hinges in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TECHNOLOGY
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a support apparatus 100 including a collapsible support apparatus frame 110 (“frame 110”) in accordance with embodiments of the present technology. One or more cushions (not shown in FIG. 1) can lay on the collapsible frame 110. The frame 110 can rest upon a support surface and can be configured to ergonomically support a user's body in various positions. The cushions and components can be rearranged to support the user in various positions, providing a high level of modularity, as discussed in connection with FIGS. 3-28.
In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 110 includes a first platform or flat portion 112 (“flat portion 112”), a second platform or flat portion 114 (“flat portion 114”) pivotably coupled to the first flat portion 112 via one or more pivots or hinges 116, a headrest 124 movably (e.g., linearly and/or pivotably) coupled to the second flat portion 114, attachment features 170 coupled to a side of the second flat portion 114, and four legs 118 pivotably coupled to bottom sides of the first and second flat portions 112, 114. The first flat portion 112 can include one or more tool compartments in the form of recesses 122 that extend from a top surface of the first flat portion 112.
The headrest 124 can include a head-receiving feature 126 configured to receive a user's head, chin, or other body part. The head-receiving feature 126 can be a recess, a through-hole, or the like. In some embodiments, the headrest 124 can include padding or other conformable material to provide comfort to the user's body part resting on the headrest 124. In some embodiments, the headrest 124 can be a split headrest with movable sections for reconfiguring the headrest 124 into a head support configuration, chin-support configuration, or the like.
The frame 110 can be reconfigurable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. In the collapsed state (see FIG. 9), the legs 118 can be pivoted to extend underneath and parallel to the first and second flat portions 112, 114, and then the first and second flat portions 112, 114 can be folded on top of one another. In the expanded state, the legs 118 can be maintained in the orientation shown in FIG. 1 via arms or struts 120. In some embodiments, the recesses 122 can be configured to store items, such as ink (e.g., a set of ink bottles), gloves, needles, stenciling equipment, and other tattoo equipment. In some embodiments, the recesses 122 can receive a storage tray, as described in further detail below with respect to FIG. 2.
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a storage tray 202 in accordance with embodiments of the present technology. The storage tray 202 can include a container 204 with an opening and a lid 206 configured to seal the opening of the container 204. A user (e.g., a tattoo artist) can store one or more items (e.g., tattoo equipment) in the storage tray 202. In the illustrated embodiment, the storage tray 202 has a generally rectangular form factor. In other embodiments, the storage tray 202 can have other form factors, such as cylindrical, triangular, trapezoidal, etc. In some embodiments, the storage tray 202 can be sized to provide a press-fit in the recess 122. In some embodiments, the storage tray 202 can be sized smaller than the recess 122 such that the storage tray 202 can be easily and conveniently inserted into and removed from the recess 122.
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 100 in a table or bed configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present technology. In the illustrated embodiment, the support apparatus 100 includes a seat back or back cushion 330 (“back cushion 330”), a padded seat or seat cushion 332 (“seat cushion 332”), two lower leg rests or cushions 334, and two upper leg rests or cushions 336. The back cushion 330 can be removably attached to or placed above the second flat portion 114. The seat cushion 332 and the lower and upper leg cushions 334, 336 can be removably attached to or placed above the first flat portion 112. In some embodiments, one or more of the seat cushion 332 and the lower and upper leg cushions 334, 336 can be removably attached to one another. The attachments discussed can be via, for example, one or more fasteners, Velcro, buttons, magnets, or other coupling mechanisms. In some embodiments, the first and second flat portions 112, 114 can include lips (not shown) that extend upward and are configured to keep the cushions in place. In the illustrated embodiment, the cushions have generally rectangular form factors. In other embodiments, the cushions can have other form factors, such as circular, triangular, etc. In some embodiments, fewer or more cushions can be included in the support apparatus 100 and/or the cushions can be arranged differently from the illustrated embodiment. When the support apparatus 100 is in the bed configuration as shown, the user can lie down on their back, front, or side in order to, for example, receive a tattoo.
FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 100 with the legs 118 in heightened or extended configurations. In the illustrated embodiment, the support apparatus 100 includes leg extensions 418 coupled to lower ends of the legs 118. In some embodiments, the legs 118 can include tubular structures such that the leg extensions 418 can be retracted into and extended out from the legs 118 via a telescoping mechanism. In some embodiments, the leg extensions 418 can comprise separate components that can be manually attached to the legs 118 (e.g., via fasteners, snap-in mechanisms, magnets, etc.). The raised or heightened configuration can raise the height of the first and second flat portions 112, 114, which can provide more comfort to a tall tattoo artist, a tattoo artist seated on a high chair, a tattoo artist who is standing, etc.
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 100 with the two lower leg rests or cushions 334 in extended configurations. As shown, the lower leg cushions 334 can be slid (e.g., along a rail, via rods, etc.) or otherwise repositioned such that the lower leg cushions 334 are spaced apart from the upper leg cushions 336 and placed hanging over the first flat portion 112. The lower leg cushions 334 can be moved manually and/or via actuators. The extended configurations of the lower leg cushions 334 can provide improved support for taller users lying down on the support apparatus 100. Furthermore, repositioning the lower leg cushions 334 as shown can also provide access to the recesses 122 without fully removing any of the cushions from the frame 110.
FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 100 in a chair configuration. In the illustrated embodiment, the back cushion 330 is oriented substantially vertically (e.g., generally perpendicular to the first and second flat portions 112, 114) and supported by two struts 632. The back cushion 330 can be maintained at varying angles relative to the second flat portion 114. In some embodiments, a user can manually pivot the back cushion 330 with the struts 632. In some embodiments, a user can control an actuator to move the back cushion 330 and/or the struts 632. When the support apparatus 100 is in the chair configuration as shown, the user can sit on the seat cushion 332 while leaning their back against the angled back cushion 330. The lower leg cushions 334 can be in the extended configurations while the support apparatus 100 is in the bed or chair configuration.
FIGS. 7 and 8 are isometric views of the support apparatus 100 reconfigured in a straddling configuration. Referring to FIG. 7, the seat cushion 332 and the upper leg cushions 336 can be detached or otherwise removed from the first flat portion 112. The upper leg cushions 336 can remain attached or can be reattached to either side of the seat cushion 332. The lower leg cushions 334 (not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) can remain on the first flat portion 112 or can be removed temporarily (e.g., stowed underneath the frame 110). In some embodiments, the lower leg cushions 334 can be attached to the seat cushion 332 instead, and the upper leg cushions 336 can be removed. In the illustrated embodiment, the seat cushion 332 and the upper leg cushions 336 form a T-shaped structure. In other embodiments, other shapes can be formed using the same or a different combination of cushions. An optional armrest can be coupled to the seat cushion 332, as discussed in connection with FIG. 23.
Referring to FIG. 8, the T-shaped structure comprising the seat cushion 332 and the upper leg cushions 336 can be positioned to engage the attachment features 170. In the illustrated embodiment, the seat cushion 332 includes two apertures or recesses 732 and the attachment features 170 include two bars sized and spaced apart to fit into the apertures or recesses 732. The cushions can be lightweight enough that the user can easily lift and slide the T-shaped structure over the attachment features 170. In the straddling configuration shown, the user can sit on the back cushion 330 and face the T-shaped structure. The user can put their chin over the seat cushion 332 and place their arms over or around the two upper leg cushions 336. The user can put their legs through leg-receiving openings or spaces next to the seat cushion 332 and underneath the upper leg cushions 336 (e.g., where the lower leg cushions 334 would be if moved with the T-shaped structure). The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 can also be a leg dangling configuration in which the user can sit on the back cushion 330 with their back against the T-shaped structure and their legs dangling over an edge of the back cushion 330.
Advantageously, the straddling and/or leg dangling configuration allows the user to remain in a comfortable position for receiving a tattoo on their back, shoulder, thigh, or arm area while also allowing the tattoo artist to access both the user and the recesses 122, which can contain various tattoo equipment (e.g., ink, gloves, pens). Furthermore, by being reconfigurable between the bed configuration, the chair configuration, the heightened configuration, the extended configuration, and the straddling configuration, the support apparatus 100 provides a high level of modularity.
FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 100 in a collapsed, stacked configuration. The stacked sections of the support apparatus 100 can have geometrically congruent shapes for a generally rectangular form factor. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second flat portions 112, 114 are folded on top of one another (e.g., by pivoting the first flat portion 112 about the hinges 116). The back cushion 330 can remain on the second flat portion 114, while the seat cushion 332, the two lower leg cushions 334, and the two upper leg cushions 336 can remain on the first flat portion 112. The legs 118 are folded within the first and second flat portions 112, 114. As shown, the support apparatus 100 in the collapsed configuration can have a minimal form factor, providing increased portability and ease of storage. The attachment features 170 and the headrest 124 can remain attached to the frame 110. In some embodiments, the attachment features 170, the headrest 124, and/or accessories can be removed and transported separately or placed in internal components, such as recesses (e.g., recesses 122), storage drawers, etc. The frame 110 can be protected by padded cushions 330, 336.
FIGS. 10 and 11 are isometric views of a support apparatus 400 in a collapsed configuration and a bed/table configuration (“bed configuration”), respectively, in accordance with some embodiments. Referring now to FIG. 10, the support apparatus 400 can have an optional handle 410 for convenient transport between locations and can be configured to fit in vehicles (e.g., to fit in a trunk of a vehicle), be transported on airplanes, etc. for use at, for example, private residences, tattoo conventions, tattoo parties, or the like. The support apparatus 400 can also be used to store and transport items and can be opened to access those items. The items can be stored underneath the expanded support apparatus 400, within recesses, removable or permanent trays or containers, or the like.
FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 400 in a seat configuration in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology. Referring now to FIGS. 11 and 12, the support apparatus 400 can include a frame assembly 420 and deployable leg rests 450a, 450b (collectively, “leg rests 450”). The frame assembly 420 includes a padded seat or seat cushion 426, a padded backrest or backrest cushion 440, and legs 448. The padded backrest 440 is movable between a lowered bed position (FIG. 11) and a raised seat position (FIG. 12). The padded backrest 440 can have a cutout or opening 480 (“opening 480”) configured to receive at least a portion of a user's head, chin, or other body part. When the user lies face down on the support apparatus 400 of FIG. 11, the user's chin can rest on or along a chin-support region 490 along the opening 480. When a user lies face up on the support apparatus 400, the base of the user's head can be positioned within the opening 480. The padded backrest 440 can include permanent or removable armrests (e.g., armrest 1175 of FIG. 23) movable to support arms of a user, movable chin rests, and other features described by U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,651,569, 9,375,088, 9,084,486, 9,451,831, and 9,814,313; U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12/876,956, 15/004,837, 14/151,753, 16/363,862, and 16/274,059; and App. No. PCT/US19/18100, which are all incorporated by reference in their entireties. The configuration and features of the padded backrest 440 can be selected based on the support positions.
Referring now to FIG. 12, the frame assembly 420 can include a frame 442 and one or more support arms or struts 498, latching mechanisms, braces, locks, motors, actuators, and features for adjusting the position of the padded backrest 440. The frame 442 can be made, in whole or in part, of metal (e.g., aluminum, steel, titanium), plastic, rigid material, or the like and can include platforms and features as discussed in connection with FIGS. 1-9. In some embodiments, including the illustrated embodiment, a crossbar 455 for stabilization extends between pairs of legs 448. The legs 448 can extend/contract to provide for adjustable heights, as discussed in connection with FIG. 4. In some embodiments, the legs 448 can be of a fixed length. The number, length, and configurations of the legs 448 (e.g., telescoping legs, fixed length legs, etc.) can be selected based on the desired configuration of the support apparatus 400.
The description of one leg rest 450 applies to the other leg rest 450 unless indicated otherwise. With continued reference to FIG. 12, the leg rests 450 can be independently moved (e.g., extended/contracted) to support the legs of a user. Each leg rest 450 is movable between an undeployed position (FIG. 12) and a deployed position (FIGS. 13 and 15) and can have a padded leg portion 460 (one identified in FIG. 12) positionable within a receiving-opening or leg opening 470 (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the padded seat 426. For example, at least a portion of the padded leg portion 460 can have a shape complementary to the shape of the periphery of the respective receiving-opening 470. This allows the padded leg portion 460 and the padded seat 426 to define a generally continuous support surface 479. When stowed, sides of the padded leg portion 460 can press against the padded seat 426. The support surface 461 is generally planar or contoured (e.g., concave). In some embodiments, the user's leg can be held in a concave region of the padded leg portion 460. In some embodiments, an upper surface 461 of the padded leg portion 460 and the padded seat 426 can be generally flush with one another to provide a generally continuous support surface. In some embodiments, the padded leg portion 460 and the padded seat 426 can cooperate to define a generally gapless interface, for example, an L-shaped, as viewed from above (FIG. 14), gapless interface between the padded leg portion 460 and the receiving-opening 470. Additionally, the padded leg portion 460 and the padded seat 426 together can define a generally planar rectangular seat cushion, as viewed from above. The padded backrest 440 can be geometrically congruent to the support surface 481. The configuration and the sizes of the support surfaces 479, 481 can be selected based on the uses of the support apparatus 400.
With continued reference to FIG. 12, a user can adjust the position of one or more arms or struts 498 to raise and/or lower the padded backrest 440. An optional headrest 540 can be fixedly or movably coupled to an upper portion 550 of the padded backrest 440. In some embodiments, the headrest 540 can be rotated upwardly, as indicated by arrow 560, to support the user's head and can be rotated downwardly, as indicated by arrow 570, to position the headrest 540 underneath the padded backrest 440 for storage. Example removable and/or translating headrests are discussed in connection with FIGS. 22 and 23 and rotatable headrests are discussed in connection with FIGS. 24-28.
FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the support apparatus 400 including leg rest holder assemblies 600 (one identified). The leg rest holder assembly 600 can include one or more pins, magnetic locking mechanisms, and/or other locking features having a locked configuration for fixedly holding the leg rest 450a and an unlocked configuration for releasing the leg rest 450a. When the leg rest holder assembly 600 is unlocked, the leg rest 450a can be moved along an axis (e.g., moved linearly), as indicated by arrows 620, 622. The leg rest 450a can be positioned to accommodate tall users by sliding outward until the leg rest 450a is at a low leg support position. In some embodiments, the padded leg portion 460 is movable outwardly past the outer periphery of the padded seat 426 a distance 660 equal to or greater than, for example, 1 inch, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, or other distances. This allows a user's lower leg (e.g., calf, angle, foot, etc.) to be supported when lying down on the support apparatus 400. When the leg rest holder assembly 600 is in the locked configuration, the leg rest 450a can be held stationary (e.g., in a cantilever fashion, horizontally aligned with the padded seat 426) to inhibit, limit, or substantially prevent downward movement of the user's leg.
During a tattoo session, the leg rests 450 can be moved, as indicated by arrows 620, 622, in a direction generally aligned (e.g., substantially parallel) with one or more reference planes (e.g., a sagittal plane 700 of FIG. 14, a transverse plane 702 of FIG. 19, and/or other reference planes of the support apparatus 400) to move the padded leg portion 460 into or out of the receiving-opening 470. In some embodiments, the leg rests 450 can be rotatably coupled to the frame assembly 420 and/or the padded seat 426 for rotating the leg rests relative to another component. The number of degrees of freedom, configuration, and features (e.g., lockability) of the leg rests can be selected based on the tattooing session.
FIG. 15 is a top view of the support apparatus 400 with both leg rests 450a, 450b in an extended configuration. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the leg rest 450a and a leg rest holder assembly 600 in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 17 shows the unlocked leg rest holder assembly 600 for allowing extension or contraction of the leg rest 450a. Referring now to FIGS. 15 and 16, the leg rest 450a includes a pair of elongate connectors or rods 740a, 740b (collectively, “rods 740”) that are received by the leg rest holder assembly 600.
FIG. 16 shows the leg rest holder assembly 600 in the locked configuration for fixedly holding the rods 740, and FIG. 17 shows the leg rest holder assembly 600 in an unlocked configuration for releasing the rods 740. Referring now to FIG. 16, the leg rest holder assembly 600 includes a stop mechanism 770 and an articulation mechanism 780. The stop mechanism 770 can include one or more stops 790 configured to engage the rods 740. The stops 790 can be protrusions, pins, magnets, or the like. The articulation mechanism 780 can include a rod retainer 796 and a pivot or hinge 794 connected to a base member 786.
Referring now to FIG. 17, the hinge 794 allows rotation about an axis of rotation 753, as indicated by an arrow 798. The axis of rotation 753 can be generally parallel to a frontal plane 755 (FIG. 15) of the support apparatus 400. When the leg rest 450a is in the raised position, the stop 790 is spaced apart from a stop opening 800 positioned along the rod 740a to allow sliding, as indicated by arrows 830, of the rod 740a along an opening 810 in the rod retainer 796. This allows extension/contraction of the leg rest 450a. To lock the leg rest holder assembly 600, the leg rest 450a can be rotated downwardly to move the stop 790 into another stop opening in the rod 740a, thereby locking the leg rest 450a at a user selected position. In this manner, the leg rest 450a can be repeatedly raised/lowered to unlock/lock the leg rest holder assembly 600.
In some embodiments, the leg rests 450 can be magnetically coupled to the leg rest holder assembly 600. A user can overcome the magnetic forces to adjust the position of the leg rest 450a. In some embodiments, the leg rests 450 can be automatically moved by, for example, one or more motors (e.g., stepper motors, drive motors, etc.), actuators, motorized positioners, or the like. The support apparatus 400 can include one or more controllers for controlling motorized operation. Example controllers, motors, actuators, hinges, and pivots are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,651,569, 9,375,088, 9,084,486, 9,451,831, and 9,814,313; U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12/876,956, 15/004,837, 14/151,753, 16/363,862, and 16/274,059; and App. No. PCT/US19/18100, which are incorporated by reference in their entireties.
FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the leg rest 450a. Each of the rods 740a, 740b can include one or more stop openings (one stop opening 800 identified) positioned evenly or unevenly along the rods 740a, 740b. The description of one of the rods 740 applies to the other unless indicated otherwise. The number, size, and spacing of the stop openings can be selected based on the number of adjustment positions. In operation, the stop 790 of FIG. 17 can be inserted into a respective one of the stop openings 800. In this manner, each leg rest 450 can be locked at a plurality of horizontal positions.
Referring now to FIGS. 16 and 18, the padded leg portion 460 can include a cover 791, a cushion 797, and a base 795. The rod 740a can be fixedly coupled to the base 795. The cushion 797 can comprise, for example, open-cell foam, closed-cell foam, and/or a resilient compressible material. The cover 791 can surround and protect the internal components and can be made, in whole or in part, of plastic, synthetic material, natural material (e.g., leather), fabric, etc. The composition, design, and configuration of the padded portion 460 can be selected based on the use of the support apparatus 400.
FIGS. 19-21 are side, back, and front views, respectively, of the support apparatus 400 in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology. Referring now to FIG. 19, the frame assembly 420 can include a rigid frame 960 having one or more pivots or hinges 972 for allowing rotation between components, such as platforms 961, 963. A lock mechanism 971 can be used to hold the support apparatus 400 in the bed/chair configuration and/or collapsed configuration and can include one or more pins, slots, latches, magnetic fasteners, or the like. The legs 448 can be connected to the frame 960 by one or more connectors 980 (e.g., struts, linkages, arms, etc.), which are lockable to hold the leg rests 450 in the upright position. For transport, the connectors 980 can allow the leg rests 450 to be folded or rotated upwardly, as indicated by arrows 992, into a space or chamber defined by the frame 960.
Referring now to FIG. 20, the padded seat 426 can have elongated connectors 1000 that can be extended to be positioned within a backrest holder 1100. The elongated connectors 1000 can be rods (e.g., telescoping rods, fixed length rods, etc.), pins, or other features configured to be inserted into the backrest holder 1100. Example connectors 1000 and features of an example backrest holder 1100 are discussed in connection with FIGS. 22-23 and 29-30.
Referring now to FIG. 21, the support apparatus 400 includes receiving-openings 1110 for receiving elongate connectors of headrests. Example headrests with connectors are discussed in connection with FIGS. 22 and 23.
FIG. 22 shows the padded seat 426 and a headrest 1112 ready to be installed, and FIG. 23 shows the padded seat 426 held at a chest support position and the headrest 1112 at a horizontal head support position. Referring now to FIG. 22, the padded seat 426 can include a seat cushion 1118 that defines receiving-openings in the form of a left leg opening 470a and a right leg opening 470b. The leg openings 470a, 470b (collectively, “leg openings 470”) can be configured to receive the user's legs (e.g., the user's thighs). This allows a user to straddle a narrowed portion 1130 of the T-shaped seat cushion 1118 such that the user's chest rests against a support surface 1132. In some embodiments, the seat cushion 1118 can be cobra-hood shaped. In some embodiments, the support surface 1132 can be generally parallel to a plane (e.g., a sagittal or midplane plane 700 of FIG. 14) of the support apparatus 400. The straddling and/or leg dangling configuration allows the user to remain in a comfortable position for receiving a tattoo on their back, shoulder, thigh, or arm area while also allowing the tattoo artist to access different regions along the user. By being reconfigurable between the bed configuration, the chair configuration, the extended configuration, and the straddling configuration, the support apparatus 400 provides a high level of modularity. The size, positions, and configuration of the leg openings 470 can be selected based on the characteristics of the user's body.
In use, the padded seat 426 can be removed from a seat support position (illustrated in dashed line) and can include connectors 1000. The connectors 1000 can be, for example, extendable rods, telescoping rods, etc. and can be biased into the body of the padded seat 426. A user can overcome the biasing force to pull out the connectors 1000. The user can then install one or more pins that hold the connectors 1000 in an extended position. The extended connectors 1000 can be inserted into a back support holder or attachment feature (e.g., backrest holder 1100 of FIG. 20) to position the padded seat 426 at a chest support position (FIG. 23). The padded seat 426 at the chest support position can be oriented to be generally perpendicular to the padded backrest or at another orientation. In some embodiments, the connectors 1000 can be removably coupled to the padded seat 426. Alternatively, the support apparatus 400 can have attachment features (e.g., attachment features 170 discussed in connection with FIG. 1) insertable into the padded seat 426. The position, configuration, and number of attachment features can be selected based on selected positioning of the padded seat 426.
Referring again to FIG. 22, the headrest 1112 can include headrest connectors or rods 1150a, 1150b (collectively, “rods 1150”) that are insertable into corresponding receiving-openings (receiving-openings 1110 of FIG. 21) to couple the headrest 1112 to the frame assembly 420. In this manner, the headrest 1112 can be slidably retained by the frame assembly 420. In some embodiments, one or more pins, fasteners, magnets, or locks (e.g., mechanical locks, electrical locks, etc.) can be used to fixedly couple the headrest 1112 to the frame assembly 420. The headrest 1112 can be held at a horizontal head support position, as shown in FIG. 23, or another position. The description of the connectors 1000 of the padded seat 426 applies equally to the rods 1150 of the headrest 1112. In some embodiments, the support apparatus 400 can include a set of connectors, which can be interchangeable and detachably couplable to components, such as padded seat 426 and/or headrest 1112.
Accessories can be attached to components of the support apparatus 400. FIG. 23 is an isometric view of an armrest 1175 releasably couplable to a side of the upright padded seat 426. The armrest 1175 can include an elongated armrest body 1180 and a coupler 1182 insertable into an opening of the padded seat 426. The coupler 1182 can be a rod or pin, a ratcheting member, and/or another means for coupling the elongated armrest body 1180 to the padded seat 426. The armrest 1175 can be coupled to the padded seat 426 such that the armrest 1175 extends away from a front side 1190 of the padded seat 426. In some embodiments, armrests are coupled to opposing sides of the padded seat 426. The pair of armrests can cooperate to support both arms of the user when the user's torso rests against an opposing backside 1192 of the padded seat 426. In some embodiments, the armrest 1175 is movable between a plurality of locked positions for adjustability. This allows a user to straddle the padded seat 426 while supporting the user's arm(s) on the front side of the padded seat 426. After functioning as a chest rest, the padded seat 426 can be returned to the stowed position as indicated in dashed line (FIG. 22). The armrest 1175 can be stowed, for example, in containers (e.g., internal trays), underneath padding, underneath the frame assembly, or in other locations disclosed herein.
FIGS. 24-28 are isometric, front, left side, top, and bottom views, respectively, of the support apparatus 400 including the rotatable headrest 1112. Referring now to FIGS. 24 and 25, pivots or hinges 1212 can rotatably couple the headrest 1112 to the frame assembly 420. In some embodiments, the hinges 1212 define an axis of rotation 1224 that can be generally parallel to an adjacent portion of the frame assembly 420. In some embodiments, the axis of rotation 1224 is generally parallel to one or more planes (e.g., a transverse plane, a frontal plane, etc.) of the support apparatus 400. Referring now to FIG. 24, the support apparatus 400 can include one or more under-cushion storage units 1220. The storage units 1220 can store tattoo equipment, connectors, and other components or items disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the storage units 1220 can include, for example, partitions, compartments (e.g., lockable compartments), or the like.
Referring now to FIGS. 26 and 27, the headrest 1112 can have a support surface 1234 (e.g., a generally planar sloped surface 1234) defining a head-receiving feature or opening 1244. Referring now to FIGS. 26 and 28, the headrest 1112 can be rotated downwardly, as indicated by arrow 1254 (FIG. 26), about the axis of rotation 1224 (FIG. 28) to move the headrest 1112 from the deployed position to a stowed position underneath the frame assembly 420. FIG. 28 shows an example stowed position, illustrated in dashed line, under the frame assembly 420.
FIG. 29 is an isometric view of the backrest holder 1100 in accordance with at least some embodiments of the technology. FIG. 30 is a side view of the backrest holder 1100 of FIG. 29. Referring to FIGS. 29 and 30, the backrest holder 1100 can be permanently or detachably coupled to a member 1272 of the frame assembly 420 and can include one or more receiving features 1282a, 1282b (collectively, “receiving features 1282”). The receiving features 1282 can be, without limitation, through holes, openings, slots, and/or features for receiving corresponding features (e.g., connectors, rods, pins, etc.) of an accessory. This allows accessories to be interchangeably coupled to the frame assembly 420.
FIGS. 31 and 32 show a hinge 2700 in accordance with some embodiments of the technology. The hinge 2700 can be an example of any one or more of the pivots or hinges (e.g., pivots/hinges 794, 972, 1212) discussed above. Referring to FIG. 31, the hinge 2700 can include a first mounting plate 2704a, a second mounting plate 2704b, and barrels 2710a, 2710b. The barrels 2710a, 2710b are configured to allow for manual locking and unlocking. For example, the barrels 2710a, 2710b key to or engage one another for locking. In the illustrated embodiment, the barrel 2710a includes a tooth, protrusion or key 2720 that is received within a channel or notch 2730 of the barrel 2710b. A user can separate the barrels 2710a, 2710b to allow rotation of one of the barrels about an axis of rotation 2740.
Referring now to FIG. 32, the hinge 2700 can be moved to an unlocked position by separating the barrels 2710a, 2710b. For example, the barrel 2710b can be moved (indicated by arrows) from the locked position to an unlocked position (illustrated in dashed line). In some embodiments, the hinge 2700 can be unlocked by sliding at least a portion of a headrest sideways. For example, the hinge 2700 of FIGS. 31 and 32 can be unlocked by pushing the upper portion 2212 sideways, as indicated by arrow 2763. Once the hinge 2700 of FIG. 32 is unlocked, the user can rotate the upper portion 2212 downwardly. Once the upper portion 2212 is in the desired position, the user can allow the hinge 2700 to return to the locked position to enmesh a tooth, protrusion or key and a notch. The hinge 2700 can be biased via one or more springs to the illustrated locked configuration. The barrels 2710a, 2710b can have any number of notches (one visible in FIGS. 31 and 32) for defining a desired number of positions.
FIG. 33 is an exploded front view of the hinge 2700 further including one or more biasing elements 2900 (e.g., a coil spring, a helical spring, etc.) and a fastener 2910 (e.g., a pin, a screw). The fastener 2910 can extend through the biasing element 2900 and can hold together the barrels 2710a, 2710b such that a longitudinal axis 2912 of the fastener 2910 is generally aligned with the axis of rotation 2740 of FIG. 31. The configuration and components of the hinge 2700 can be selected based on a desired range of motion, number of preset positions (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or other number of preset positions), etc.
FIG. 34 is an isometric view of a hinge 3000 that includes a locking/unlocking element 3010. The locking/unlocking element 3010 can be depressed by a user to unlock the hinge 3000. The hinge 3000 can include, without limitation, one or more internal locking mechanisms, latching mechanisms, biasing elements, or other components to allow the locking and unlocking of internal components. Once unlocked, the hinge 3000 can be rotated, as indicated by the arrows.
FIG. 35 is an isometric view of a motorized hinge 3100 in accordance with embodiments of the technology. The hinge 3100 can include one or more motors, actuators, controllers, power sources, and other components 3110 for providing motorized rotation. Any one or more of the hinges 2700, 3000, and 3100 can also include one or more gears, ratcheting features, positioning elements, or other features for allowing the hinge to be locked at a plurality of angular orientations.
In use, the support apparatuses 100, 400 can support a user, such as a client receiving a tattoo or a tattoo artist applying a tattoo on a client. When the support apparatuses 100, 400 are in an expanded configuration, the support apparatuses can rest upon a support surface (e.g., a floor) and can be configured to ergonomically support a user's body in various positions. The cushions can be rearranged to support the user in various positions, providing a high level of modularity. For example, the support apparatuses can be reconfigured between a bed configuration and a chair configuration by orienting a back cushion at various angles relative to a seat cushion. In some embodiments, a seat back can be installed at different locations to provide multiple chair configurations, including a leg dangling configuration, leg supported configuration, etc. The support apparatuses can also be reconfigured to accommodate tall users by sliding leg cushions outward.
The support apparatuses 100, 400 can also be reconfigured to support the user in a seated, straddling position. For example, while the back cushion remains attached to the top surface of the frame, the seat and leg cushions can be moved from the top surface of the frame to attachment features adjacent to the back cushion and oriented upright (FIGS. 8 and 23). The user can then sit on the back cushion and straddle the upright seat and leg cushions. The back cushion can have an hourglass shape, a cobra-hood shape, or a narrowed waist that can be straddled by the user. A widened upper portion of the back cushion can support the user's chest and shoulders. The frame can also include recesses, containers, and/or storage components that can store tattoo equipment, such as ink containers, needles, and gloves, and can be accessed when the seat or leg cushions are removed from the top surface of the frame. In some embodiments, certain aspects of the support apparatus, such as extending the leg cushions outward, expanding and collapsing the frame, or reconfiguring between the bed and chair configurations, can be motorized.
Accessories can be removably or permanently attached to the support apparatuses 100, 400. Example accessories include, without limitation, armrests, trays, arm supports, and other components described herein. During a tattooing session, the support apparatus 100 can be reconfigured any number of times to keep the user and tattoo artist comfortable. All patents and patent applications referenced herein are incorporated by reference in their entireties. The embodiments, features, methods, and techniques described herein may be incorporated into other types of support apparatuses (e.g., stools, chairs, surgical bed attachments, or the like) using a wide range of settings. In some embodiments, the apparatuses and systems disclosed herein can include one or more features, systems, devices, materials, methods, and techniques described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,651,569, 9,375,088, 9,084,486, 9,451,831, 11,707,136; US Pub. No. 20240032692; and 9,814,313; U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12/876,956, 15/004,837, 14/151,753, 16/363,862, 18/363,601, and 16/274,059; and App. No. PCT/US19/18100, which are incorporated by reference in their entireties. For example, the support systems disclosed herein can include one or more hydraulic systems, hinges, locking mechanisms, controllers, or other components disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,651,569, 9,375,088, 9,084,486, 9,451,831, 10,973,332, and 9,814,313; US Pub. No. 20240032692; U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12/876,956, 14/151,753, 15/727,896, 16/363,862, 16/274,059, 18/363,601, and 16/992,850; App. No. PCT/US2023/029237; and App. No. PCT/US19/18100. In addition, the embodiments, features, systems, devices, materials, methods, and techniques disclosed herein may, in certain embodiments, be applied or used in connection with one or more of the embodiments, features, systems, devices, materials, methods, and techniques disclosed in any of the above-mentioned U.S. patents or applications. The description of the support apparatuses 100, 400 applies equally to one another.
The present technology is illustrated, for example, according to various aspects described below as numbered examples (1, 2, 3, etc.) for convenience. These are provided as examples and do not limit the present technology. It is noted that any of the dependent examples may be combined in any combination, and placed into a respective independent example. The other examples can be presented in a similar manner.
1. A portable collapsible table comprising:
- a frame assembly including
- a padded seat,
- a padded backrest movable between a lowered bed position and a raised seat position, and
- a plurality of folding legs; and
- a plurality of leg rests each independently movable between an undeployed position and a deployed position, wherein each leg rest has a padded leg portion positioned in a respective receiving-opening of the padded seat when in the undeployed position and is spaced apart from the padded seat to support a respective leg of a user supported by the portable collapsible table when in the deployed position.
2. The portable collapsible table of example 1, wherein the frame assembly includes a leg rest holder assembly having a locked configuration for fixedly holding one of the leg rests and an unlocked configuration for releasing the one of the leg rests.
3. The portable collapsible table of example 2, wherein the one of the leg rests includes a pair of rods, wherein the leg rest holder assembly includes a rod retainer movable between a first position for holding the rods against a stop of the frame assembly and a second position for holding the rods spaced apart from the stop.
4. The portable collapsible table of example 3, wherein the stop includes one or more protrusions insertable into respective openings of the rods.
5. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-3, wherein each leg rest is configured to be locked at a plurality of positions relative to the frame assembly.
6. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-5, wherein each leg rest is configured to be held locked to the frame assembly when supporting the respective leg of the user.
7. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-6, further comprising a headrest movable relative to the frame assembly in a first direction to unlock the headrest such that the headrest is movable relative to the frame assembly in a second direction different from the first direction.
8. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-8, further comprising a headrest slidably retained by the frame assembly.
9. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-8, further comprising a headrest movable relative to the frame assembly, wherein the frame assembly in a closed configuration defines a closed chamber configured to hold the plurality of folding legs and the headrest, and wherein the frame assembly is movable from the closed configuration to an open bed configuration to expose the plurality of folding legs and/or the headrest.
10. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-9, wherein the padded leg portion in the undeployed position and the padded seat together define a generally continuous support surface for supporting the user.
11. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-10, wherein the padded seat and the leg rests in the undeployed position define a generally planar segmented seat cushion.
12. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-11, wherein the padded seat includes a T-shaped cushion.
13. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-12, wherein the frame assembly includes a foldable support frame carrying the padded backrest, and wherein the padded seat is releasably couplable to the support frame to be positioned at a chest support position for supporting the user's chest when the user sits on the padded backrest in a lowered position and straddles the padded seat.
14. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-13, wherein the frame assembly includes a backrest holder positioned alongside the padded backrest, and wherein the padded seat includes one or more extendable rods configured to be held by the backrest holder to hold the padded backrest at an upright position alongside the padded backrest.
15. The portable collapsible table of example 14, wherein the one or more extendable rods in a stowed position are inside a main body of the padded seat.
16. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-15, wherein the padded seat has a first leg opening and a second leg opening configured to receive the user's left leg and right leg, respectively, when the user sits on the padded backrest and straddles the padded seat.
17. The portable collapsible table of example 16, further comprising an armrest couplable to the padded seat such that the armrest extends away from a front side of the padded seat when the user's torso rests against an opposing backside of the padded seat.
18. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-17, further comprising a handle configured for carrying the portable collapsible table in a collapsed configuration.
19. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-18, further comprising a storage tray held underneath a removable cushion of the padded seat.
20. The portable collapsible table of example 19, wherein the storage tray includes a container and a lid.
21. The portable collapsible table of any one of examples 1-20, wherein
- the padded seat includes a first cushion and a first platform configured to support the first cushion; and
- the padded backrest includes a second cushion and a second platform configured to support the second cushion,
- wherein at least the first platform or the second platform includes an under-cushion storage unit.
22. The portable collapsible table of example 21, wherein at least one of the first platform or the second platform is a rectangular rigid platform.
23. The portable collapsible table of example 21, wherein the storage unit includes a container and a lid.
24. A portable table movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the portable table comprising:
- a frame assembly movable between a lowered bed position and a raised seat position and including a plurality of folding legs; and
- a headrest movable between a stowed position inside of the portable table in the collapsed configuration and a support position for supporting a user's head resting on the frame assembly when the portable table is in the expanded configuration.
25. The portable table of any one of example 24, further comprising a storage chamber within the portable table in the collapsed configuration, wherein the headrest is configured to fit in the storage chamber.
26. The portable table of any one of examples 24-25, wherein the headrest is movable in a first direction relative to the frame assembly to unlock the headrest such that the headrest is movable relative to the frame assembly in a second direction different from the first direction.
27. The portable table of any one of examples 24-26, wherein the headrest moves linearly relative to the frame assembly to rotationally unlock the headrest relative to the frame assembly.
28. The portable table of any one of examples 24-27, wherein the headrest includes a head-receiving opening configured to receive the user's face when the user lies chest down on the frame assembly in the bed configuration.
29. The portable table of any one of examples 24-28, wherein the frame assembly is movable from a closed configuration to an open bed configuration to expose a plurality of deployable legs and/or the headrest.
30. A portable bed (or table) movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the portable bed comprising:
- a frame assembly including
- a plurality of foldable legs,
- a backrest movable between a lowered bed position and a raised seat position, and
- a seat couplable to the backrest to position the seat at a chest support position for supporting a user's chest when the user sits on the backrest in a lowered position and straddles the seat.
31. The portable bed of example 30, wherein the seat has a first leg opening and a second leg opening configured to receive the user's left leg and right leg, respectively, when the user sits on the backrest and straddles the seat.
32. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-31, further comprising an armrest couplable to the seat such that the armrest extends away from a front side of the seat when the user's torso rests against an opposing backside of the seat.
33. The portable bed of example 32, wherein the armrest is movable between a plurality of locked positions relative to the seat.
34. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-34, wherein the frame assembly includes a seat holder positioned alongside the backrest, wherein the seat includes one or more extendable rods configured to be held by the seat holder such that the seat is held upright.
35. The portable bed of example 34, wherein the one or more extendable rods in a stowed position are inside a main body of the seat.
36. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-35, wherein the seat includes a support base, a cushion, and a covering surrounding the cushion.
37. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-36, wherein the backrest is rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the seat at an angle equal to or greater than 45 degrees.
38. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-37, wherein the frame assembly is configured to remain in a bed configuration while the seat is moved between a seat support position subjacent the backrest and the chest support position.
39. The portable bed of any one of examples 30-38, wherein the frame assembly includes a plurality of deployable leg rests, and wherein the seat is configured to fit between the deployable leg rests and the backrest.
40. The portable bed of example 39, wherein
- the seat includes a cushion held between the leg rests and the backrest, and
- the backrest is rotatable relative to the seat independent of positions of the leg rests.
41. A collapsible table comprising:
- a plurality of panels that fold against one another to form a stack of panels, and
- a plurality of foldable legs positioned in the stack of panels, wherein the plurality of panels unfold into a bed configuration and include an adjustable backrest and deployable leg rests.
42. The collapsible table of example 41, wherein the panels are geometrically congruent to one another.
43. The collapsible table of any one of examples 41-42, wherein each of the panels includes a cushion and a platform configured to carry the cushion.
44. The collapsible table of any one of examples 41-43, wherein at least one of the panels includes an extendable leg rest with a cushion panel.
45. The collapsible table of any one of examples 41-44, wherein the plurality of panels includes a padded seat and a padded seatback rotatably coupled to the padded seat.
46. The collapsible table of any one of examples 41-45, wherein the plurality of panels are configured to be in a planar arrangement.
47. The collapsible table of any one of examples 41-46, wherein one or more of the legs are positionable to be generally perpendicular to a transverse plane of the plurality of panels in the planar arrangement.
48. The collapsible table of example 47, wherein one or more of the panels include a cushion and a platform configured to carry the cushion.
49. A collapsible table/table of any of the proceeding examples comprising:
- a plurality of panels that fold against one another to form a stack of panels, and
- a plurality of foldable legs positioned in the stack of panels, wherein the plurality of panels unfold into a bed configuration and include an adjustable backrest and deployable leg rests.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the occurrences of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
The headings provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the claimed invention.
From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except as by the appended claims.
Patent Application
20250040697
