Multi-sectional novelty device seat cushion

Abstract

A multi-sectional novelty device seat cushion, and method for manufacturing the same. The multi-sectional novelty device includes a plurality of seat cushion sections, including at least a first seat cushion section and a second seat cushion section, and an attaching mechanism. The first seat cushion section includes a non-linear first border, and the second seat cushion section includes a non-linear second border. The first border and the second border tessellate. The attaching medium is affixed to the first seat cushion section at the first border, and the attaching medium is preferably affixed to the second seat cushion section at the second border. The first seat cushion section and the second seat cushion section optionally include handles.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to a seat cushion and, more particularly, relates to a multi-sectional device for use as both a novelty device and a seat cushion. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Spectators of events at large outdoor venues such as stadiums often show their enthusiastic support for performers or athletes using novelty devices. These fans may use signs, banners, noisemakers, costumes, pom-poms, or novelty devices such as foam hands or mascots to show their enthusiasm, draw attention to themselves or others, or to rally fellow supporters of a performer or athlete to a common cause. In a similar manner, fans often express their support along with fellow fans in larger, coordinated cheers, such as “the wave,” the “tomahawk chop” for Atlanta Bravese fans, or the “chomp” for San Jose Sharks® fans, using novelty devices. [0005] Conventional novelty devices used by these fans, however...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The present invention addresses the foregoing deficiencies of the prior art by providing a device for use by spectators of an event as both a novelty device and a seat cushion, and a method for manufacturing the same. Using an attaching mechanism, the novelty device seat cushion can be quickly and easily configured by a spectator as either a novelty device or a seat cushion, and be conveniently carried to and from an event as one unit with a built-in carrying handle, and stored on a standard sized stadium seat or other seating surface at an athletic, musical or other event.

[0012] The present invention significantly improves the enjoyment of an event spectator by placing two important elements of the spectating experience, the multi-sectional novelty device and the seat cushion, into a convenient and easy-to-carry single-unit design.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional novelty devices used by these fans, however, are often designed solely for use as a novelty device, and may be large or bulky.

As such, these novelty devices are both awkward to carry and difficult to store when not in use as a novelty device, given the often-cramped conditions of a spectator.

Furthermore, in the case of a simple one-piece novelty device such as a foam hand or tomahawk, a fan is limited in their use of the novelty device, and consequently limited in their participation of the event, to merely waving or displaying the novelty device to others.

Moreover, in times of increased security, stadium or arena operators may be increasingly reluctant to allow patrons into a stadium with conventional novelty devices given the greater diligence required to screen backpacks, purses or other personal items which are required to carry these devices.

Outdoor venues often have uncomfortable bench-style seating, or cramped folding chairs which are not conducive to contented, long-term spectating.

Specifically, these seats are often constructed of hard plastic or metal, frequently causing neck, back, or lower extremity pain for their users.

Furthermore, the unpadded design of these seats and materials used provide minimal thermal protection to a spectator who may be sitting on a stadium-style seat during a particularly cold day.

Conventional portable stadium seat cushions, which are generally square-shaped and sized to fit a standard stadium seat, are used to alleviate these discomforts, but are also not useful for other purposes.

In this regard, conventional seat cushions are yet another bulky item for a fan to carry to an outdoor arena, in addition to novelty devices, outdoor clothing or blankets, portable televisions, noisemakers, radios, cellular telephone devices, food and beverages, cameras, flashlights, et cetera.

Moreover, conventional seat cushions often go unused when a fan is standing on their feet watching the game intently, or participating in an activity such as cheering.

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