Patent Application
20250221539
The present invention relates generally to the field of portable chairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable chair with specific reviewing areas for large beverages and other items. 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.
Individuals may opt to use portable outdoor chairs while camping, tailgating, attending sporting events, outdoor concerts, or simply enjoying time outside in parks or backyards. These chairs are popular due to their lightweight and foldable design, making them easy to transport and store. Many portable chairs come equipped with a single cup holder, which is a convenient feature for holding beverages. However, this cup holder is often limited in size, typically designed for standard 12- to 20-ounce cans or bottles. As a result, larger beverage containers, such as 32-ounce cups, insulated water bottles, or oversized travel mugs, may not fit properly. When a drink doesn't fit, people are left with few options, often placing the cup on the ground where it's prone to spills, dirt, or even contamination from insects and other outdoor elements.
Additionally, many portable chairs do not have designated storage areas for personal items such as cell phones, keys, or wallets. Without a safe and secure place to store these items, people may find themselves balancing their phone on their lap or placing it on the ground, which increases the risk of misplacement, damage, or loss. As people increasingly rely on mobile devices to stay connected, capture moments, or access information, the lack of proper storage solutions in portable outdoor chairs can be an inconvenience, limiting the overall enjoyment of outdoor activities.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved portable chair. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device that can accommodate large beverages. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device that can store smart devices and other accessories.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a portable beverage-holding chair device. The device is comprised of a frame capable of folding through at least one pivot pin. The frame supports a chair body made of waterproof, UV-resistant fabric designed to accommodate the user's lower and upper body. The chair includes arms with integrated circular cup pockets for large-size beverages and rectangular device pockets for storing smart devices. Additional pockets made of mesh or waterproof materials and secured by various fasteners are included for storage. A shade canopy, attachable to the frame with fasteners, provides sun protection, while a bag with closing fasteners and straps enables storage and transport of the chair, with optional wheels for rolling.
In this manner, the portable beverage-holding chair device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an improved portable chair. More specifically, the device has a plurality of pockets that can accommodate large beverages. In addition, the device has a plurality of pockets that can store smart devices and other accessories.
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 portable beverage-holding chair device. The device is comprised of a folding chair frame, wherein the frame may be comprised of at least one pivot pin or similar structure that allows the frame to fold. The frame is comprised of at least one chair body that receives the user's lower body and upper body and allows the user to sit on the device. The body is further comprised of at least one arm supported by the frame such that a user can rest their arm on the arm while sitting in the device. The arm is comprised of at least one circular cup pocket that may be any diameter to accommodate any size of beverage, such as, but not limited to, a beverage 32 ounces or larger. The arm may also be comprised of at least one device pocket. The pocket is preferably rectangular and can be sized to accommodate a smart device such as, but not limited to, a cell phone, a tablet, etc. The device may also be comprised of at least one additional pocket located anywhere on the device. The pocket may be comprised of a mesh material, a fabric material, a waterproof material, etc. The additional pocket may further be kept close via at least one fastener. In one embodiment, the pocket is comprised of an insulated material that may be flexible or rigid, allowing the pocket to act as a cooler pocket.
In one embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one shade canopy. The canopy is comprised of at least one canopy frame member. The canopy frame member may removably attach to the frame via at least one fastener of the canopy frame member which engages at least one fastener of the frame.
The device may also be comprised of a bag that allows the chair body, frame, and/or canopy and canopy frame member to be stored during use. The bag is comprised of at least one closing fastener that allows the bag to be secured around the chair body, frame, and/or canopy and canopy frame member. The bag may also be comprised of at least one strap. In one embodiment, the bag is comprised of at least one wheel to allow the bag to be rolled.
Accordingly, the portable beverage-holding chair device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved portable chair. More specifically, the device has a plurality of pockets that can accommodate large beverages. In addition, the device has a plurality of pockets that can store smart devices and other accessories. In this manner, the portable beverage-holding chair device overcomes the limitations of existing portable chairs known in the art.
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.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
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 an improved portable chair. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device that can accommodate large beverages. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable beverage-holding chair device that can store smart devices and other accessories.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a portable beverage-holding chair device. The device is comprised of a folding chair frame, which may include at least one pivot pin or similar mechanism allowing the frame to fold. The frame supports at least one chair body that accommodates both the user's lower and upper body, enabling the user to sit on the device. The chair body also includes at least one armrest attached to the frame, allowing the user to rest their arm while seated. The armrest features at least one circular cup holder, adaptable to various diameters, accommodating beverages such as those 32 ounces or larger. Additionally, the armrest may contain at least one device pocket, preferably rectangular in shape, designed to hold smart devices such as cell phones, tablets, and similar items. The device may further include additional pockets positioned anywhere on the chair, which may be made from mesh, fabric, waterproof material, or similar materials. These pockets can be secured with at least one fastener. In one embodiment, the pocket is made of insulated material, either flexible or rigid, allowing it to function as a cooler pocket.
In another embodiment, the device includes at least one shade canopy. The canopy comprises at least one frame member, which may be removably attached to the chair frame using corresponding fasteners on both the canopy frame member and the chair frame.
The device may also include a storage bag designed to hold the chair body, frame, canopy, and/or canopy frame members when not in use. The bag includes at least one fastener to secure it around the chair components, as well as at least one strap. In one embodiment, the bag also features at least one wheel for easy transport.
As a result, the portable beverage-holding chair device provides an enhanced portable chair solution. Specifically, it offers multiple pockets for holding large beverages, smart devices, and other accessories, effectively addressing the shortcomings of current portable chairs.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 120 is further comprised of at least one arm 130. The arm 130 is supported by the frame 110 such that a user can rest their arm on the arm 130 while sitting in the device 100. The arm 130 is comprised of at least one circular cup pocket 132. The pocket 132 may be any diameter to accommodate any size of beverage, such as, but not limited to, a beverage 32 ounces or larger. The arm 130 may also be comprised of at least one device pocket 134. The pocket 134 is preferably rectangular and can be sized to accommodate a smart device such as, but not limited to, a cell phone, a tablet, etc. The pockets 132, 134 may be made from a mesh material, a fabric material, an insulated material, etc.
The device 100 may also be comprised of at least one additional pocket 136 that may be any shape, such as, but not limited to, square, as seen in
In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of at least one shade canopy 140, as seen in
The device 100 may also be comprised of a bag 150 that allows the chair body 120, frame 110, and/or canopy 140 and canopy frame member 142 to be stored during use, as seen in
Any structure/component of the device 100 may be found anywhere on the device 100. The device 100 may also be any color/pattern.
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 “portable beverage-holding chair device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the portable beverage-holding chair device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the portable beverage-holding 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 portable beverage-holding chair device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the portable beverage-holding chair device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the portable beverage-holding chair device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the portable beverage-holding 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.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/619,483, which was filed on Jan. 10, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63619483 | Jan 2024 | US |
