611results about "Beach chairs" patented technology

A beach chair towel retaining system is disclosed comprising a beach towel for covering a beach chair. An upper stretchable band resiliently surrounds both the upper portion of the towel and the upper portion of the beach chair and retains the upper portion of the towel on the surface of the upper portion of the beach chair. A lower stretchable band resiliently surrounds both the lower portion of the towel and the lower portion of the beach chair and retains the lower portion of the towel on the surface of the lower portion of the beach chair. Each of the upper and lower stretchable bands comprises a bunchable towel material encasing an elastic material. A saddle bag comprising a strip with a pocket, for item storage, at each end rests on top of the intermediate portion of the towel, with one of the pockets hanging on one side of the intermediate portion of the beach chair and the other of the pockets hanging on the other side to retain the intermediate portion of the towel on the intermediate portion of the beach chair. A pillow and a pocket are detachably attached to the outer surface of the upper stretchable band.

An upholstered seat system for use on legless leisure chairs. The seat system has features that make it particularly useful on legless leisure chairs having cushioned backrests. The seat system has a seat cushion made of an upholstery fabric filled with a soft resilient material, and further having a flap extending from the back of the seat cushion for attachment to the front lower cross member of a legless leisure chair. The flap provides a flexible means of attaching the seat cushion to the backrest that enables the seat cushion to be folded for storage or transport. The seat system also provides two lower leg support options. One option is to have a two piece seat system including the seat cushion and an ottoman cushion. The other option is to extend the seat cushion to provide continuous support from a user's buttocks to the user's heels. The ottoman cushion can be made with a slip resistant underside. Also disclosed is how the seat system can be made with a multi-layer foam filling, or other fillings.

A chair provisioned with an apparatus for converting solar energy to power electrical devices which comprises the chair having a seat member and a backrest member to support a person thereon. A mechanism stored in the chair, is for converting the solar energy into electrical energy. At least one socket in the chair is electrically connected to the solar energy converting mechanism, wherein at least one of the electrical devices can plug into the at least one socket to receive the electrical energy therefrom.

A chair for use during wade fishing in order to allow the user to sit above the water line has a director's chair with four feet, two forwardly located and two rearwardly located. Extensions are threadably removed within receivers attached to each foot, the extensions having pointed ends that are received within the sandy bottom below the water line. Steps are located just below the feet to help a user get into the chair. Weight distribution disks are frictionally held on the extensions to prevent undue sinking of the chair. Pouches, both mesh and waterproof, are attached to the arm rests and the seat of the chair. A rod holder is receivable within an opening on the arm rest. A receiver is attached to the frame of an upper portion of the chair to hold an umbrella.

A lounge chair equipped with wheels and is configured to be foldable by a user and has an integrated storage compartment with a locking mechanism. At least one storage compartment is integrated within the lounge chair. A user can access the storage compartment from the top of the storage housing when the seat portion is lifted to an open configuration or from the side of the storage housing when a user pulls out the storage housing drawer. When the seat portion is lowered to a closed position, a user is able to then sit on the seat portion and access at least a portion of a storage area through a pull-out drawer located on the side of the storage housing of the novel lounge chair. A handle portion can telescope from a closed configuration during storage to an open configuration when grasped by a user.

The portable combination cooler and cushioned seat is a cooler and seat combination configured for easy and quick attachment to a standard stadium bench. The cooler has an insulated six-sided housing with a drawer for storing food and beverages. Attached to the top of the housing is a set of seat mounting brackets, each with a collapsible back support, which facilitates mounting onto a standard stadium bench seat. A folding cushioned seat is attached to the top of the seat mounting brackets. The housing also includes a retractable table, an elastic side pouch and a detachable carrying strap.

An adjustment device for beds, mattresses, seats and the like, which adjustment device includes several support elements extending across an adjustment direction and together spanning a support plane and at least one drive device for pivoting of support elements relative to each other for the purpose of a slope or trend change of the support plane. The support elements are provided with at least one mounting element extending across the support plane. Each mounting element is provided with a pivot joint in its first end region. Spacer devices are provided to maintain the spacing of adjacent mounting elements relative to each other in the region of the pivot joint. Spacing adjusters to change the spacing of adjacent mounting elements are provided on the region of the second ends of the mounting element opposite the pivot joints.

A reclining chair has a frame capable of folding from an deployed condition to a collapsed condition transportable in a carrier bag. The carrier bag is compressible so that when compressed the carrier bag can be stored in a receptacle of the reclining chair to provide a cushioned headrest to the reclining chair.

A chair provisioned with an apparatus for converting solar energy to power electrical devices which comprises the chair having a seat member and a backrest member to support a person thereon. A mechanism stored in the chair, is for converting the solar energy into electrical energy. At least one socket in the chair is electrically connected to the solar energy converting mechanism, wherein at least one of the electrical devices can plug into the at least one socket to receive the electrical energy therefrom.

Furniture for recreation and relaxation such as chairs that are lightweight, collapsible, and portable is disclosed. Chairs may have a plurality of sections at least one of which is a head section. The head section comprises a cavity that is substantially oval, with a surrounding mount which is attached to the head section of the chair. A moldable cushion having a cover envelopes the mount such that the head of a reclining individual may be placed on the cushion. The cavity is at least the size to allow the reclining individual to view through the cavity and perform tasks such as reading. The cover may be removable from the cushion. The head of the reclining individual rests on the cushion while viewing through the cavity. The cushion surrounds the mount and cavity to provide structure to the cover and conform to the features of the head of the reclining individual. The head section may be pivotally attached to other sections of the chair.

A lounge chair with ergonomic features. The lounge chair includes frame, a contoured seat section and an adjustable contoured back section that can be angularly biased relative to the seat section. The mechanism that permits the angular positioning between the seat and back sections includes a biasing member (such as a spring) and an actuator that can be operated with one hand, thereby promoting ease of use. A variable-position aperture formed into the back section can accommodate users of different heights. The contouring can be bowed upward to provide additional ventral or dorsal support to a user depending on whether the user lying prone or supine on the chair. In one embodiment, the lounge chair is of predominantly wooden construction, preferably from a dense hardwood.

A method and system for temperature control of a microclimate device are disclosed. The temperature control can be integrated into a reservation system for the microclimate device. A user interface can receive a user input of a temperature control setting. The user interface can be integrated into the microclimate device. A processor can receive the user input and control a heating and / or cooling device to execute the temperature control setting.

A canopy that reciprocates in and out of a channel of a back assembly for a chair, the canopy comprises a pair of flexible members, a weatherproof panel and a pair of bias members. Each flexible member has a first rod end, a second rod end and a rod body disposed therebetween. The flexible members are configured to reciprocate between a retracted position that is within the channel of the back assembly and an expanded position that is out of the channel and over the chair. The weatherproof panel removeably attaches to the flexible members when the flexible members are positioned in the expanded position. Each bias member has an upper end and a lower end. The upper ends are connected near the second ends of the flexible members and the lower ends are connected to the chair wherein the bias members pull the second ends of the flexible members toward the chair to bend the flexible members in an arc shape over the chair so that the panel covers the chair.

A fishing system comprising an insulated housing defining an upper compartment and a lower compartment, wherein the upper compartment of the housing comprises a removable cooling chest, a lid hingedly attached to a top edge of the rear wall and a cutting board attached to an exterior surface of the lid. A plurality of fishing pole holders, which allow fishing pole to be set in different angles for fishing from a seated position. The lower compartment of the housing comprises a plurality of easily accessible tray holders for receiving fishing tackle trays and bait boxes, and a pair of wheels attached to a bottom of the rear wall for easy transportation of the fishing system.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the convenience of lounge, pool, and patio furniture is increased by providing adjustable armrests that do not require cumbersome adjustments in order to reposition the armrest. According to some embodiments of the invention, an additional pair of armrests may be attached to existing conventional chair designs that have only one pair of armrests in order to increase the utility of the chair, which may be especially useful for lounge chairs, patio furniture, chaise lounges, and the like. According to other embodiments of the invention a lounge chair includes armrests that rotate toward and away from a person sitting in the chair, armrests that remain horizontal as the chair is repositioned, and platforms to support the arms of a person lying in the chair.

The portable combination cooler and cushioned seat is a cooler and seat combination configured for easy and quick attachment to a standard stadium bench. The cooler has an insulated six-sided housing with a drawer for storing food and beverages. Attached to the top of the housing is a set of seat mounting brackets, each with a collapsible back support, which facilitates mounting onto a standard stadium bench seat. A folding cushioned seat is attached to the top of the seat mounting brackets. The housing also includes a retractable table, an elastic side pouch and a detachable carrying strap.

A folding chair having adjustable, telescoping rear legs for use on level ground and sloping terrain. The chair is continuously adjustable by a user while in a seated position, each of the telescoping rear legs housing a biasing means to mechanically assist the user in their adjustment. Easily-deployable clamps are provided to enable a user to adjust the inclination of the seating arrangement with a single hand.

An inflatable item has a body. The body has a chamber therein, and defines an outer edge. An inlet is provided on the body and communicates with the chamber. A groove is cut from the outer edge of the body and extends for a depth into the body. A fold line extends from the outer edge to a portion of the groove.

The present invention is directed toward a collapsible cart adapted for use in recreational areas. The cart includes a body, a support platform, and a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly includes a frame and a wheel adapted to slide along the frame. The frame includes a pivot point that reorients wheels from a stowed position to a deployed position. The cart may further include removable fences, as well as a foldable backstop. In use, the cart may be folded from a deployed position, in which it rolls along a surface to transport items, to a stowed position, in which it is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The cart may further be integrated into a chair such that the platform provides a seat and a seat back.

A modular lounge mat including a pair of cushions attached to each other with a section of mesh, further includes a carrying case, a removable cover, and a headrest. The mesh allows the first cushion to be folded against the second cushion, thereby allowing the folded pair of cushions to be transported within the carrying case. The headrest includes a pair of speakers, audio wiring, and a means of connecting the speakers to an outside audio source.

A back-supported load-carrying mechanism that includes a rigid frame having a lower portion that includes an opening between a first vertical side and a second vertical side. A horizontal shaft is mounted to the sides and extends through the opening. A lumbar support element is pivotally mounted on the horizontal shaft. The horizontal shaft is mounted to the vertical sides of the frame with a suspension mechanism that enables each end of the horizontal shaft (and each side of the lumbar support element) to move fore and aft in relation to the frame. Tensioners mounted on the frame apply forward pressure to the shaft. Two rear leg extensions on each side of the frame enable the load-carrying mechanism to stand upright when placed on the ground. The lumbar support can pivot approximately 95 degrees to a position enabling the load-carrying mechanism to be utilized as a chair.