This invention relates in general to a portable stool/seat with foldable framework. This specific invention uses the upholstered top-sitting surface as the carrying case for the folded stool framework. The upholstered top sitting surface has a zipper or other attaching means applied to the perimeter edges which, when folded and zipped or otherwise attached together, becomes a carrying case for the folded framework.
It is often desirable to have a portable, foldable, lightweight stool that is easily transported from one place to another and available for sitting upon in an unlimited variety of indoor and/or outdoor locations and occasions. It is also desirable that the stool be reduced to a small, lightweight package for the ease of conveying and storage. Many folding sitting devices have been developed in the past. The existing assortment of folding stools have been, to some extent, unstable, difficult to fold and unfold, heavy, and of comparatively large size when folded, making them not easily carried or stored between uses.
This invention provides a foldable, lightweight stool that is stable, very easily folded into a small size for carrying, and easily unfolded and set up for use. The invention has an upholstered top/sitting surface that, when folded and zippered together, doubles as a carrying case. The stool shown in detail here has three (3) legs and (3) upper seat support arms. The same basic design configuration can be manufactured with four (4) legs and upper seat support arms or five (5) legs and upper seat support arms. The same basic system for folding and unfolding will apply. The design with four (4) legs and arms, or the design with five (5) legs and arms will slightly increase the weight but will greatly increase the stability during the use of the stool. Increasing the number of legs and top seat support arms to four or five will also increase the carrying capacity/loading maximum, which the stool will support without failure.
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Beginning with the folded framework 47 in a fully folded configuration, the unfolding, and locking process is as follows:
This is the patent submission following granting of the Provisional Patent, Application No. 61/268,205 with Filing or 371 (c) date of Jun. 10, 2009 in the name of William Charles Jackson, Davidsonville, Md., 21035.
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61268205 | Jun 2009 | US |