Combined chair and backpack apparatus with flip-up concealment cover

Abstract

A portable and concealable chair and backpack apparatus includes a frame, a frame cover, a backpack attached to the frame cover, a seat, and a concealment cover. The apparatus also includes shoulder straps attached to the frame cover for use in transporting the apparatus. The concealment cover includes a cover frame and a cover supported by the cover frame so as to substantially surround and cover a user seated on the seat. The cover frame includes a plurality of support ribs which support the cover even in strong wind conditions. The number and shape of ribs used will vary the shape and volume of the enclosed area. The cover is formed of 3-D camouflage and includes at least one opening for unobstructed viewing and shooting therethrough.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of co-pending application Ser. No. 11 / 180,837.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a combined chair and backpack having a user concealment apparatus, suitable for outdoor use by hunters or naturalists. More particularly, the present invention relates to a camouflage-enclosed combined chair and backpack apparatus which includes straps for facilitating transportation, pockets for easy storage of hunting gear, a cushioned seat and a foldable frame, such that the apparatus is capable of being used either in a self-supporting freestanding configuration, or in a folded configuration for use supported by a vertical support, such as a tree. [0004] 2. Description of the Background Art [0005] Hunters and naturalists often need to carry a variety of gear into the field. When hunting particular types of game, such as wild turkeys, use of...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0015] The present invention provides a portable and low profile outdoor chair apparatus that is combined with a backpack and a rapidly deployable concealment cover. The backpack and chair apparatus hereof includes a foldable frame that allows the apparatus be arranged in a freestanding self-supporting configuration, or alternatively, allows the apparatus to be leaned against and sustained by a vertical support. The apparatus includes a seat back frame cover, including a flexible support panel made from a hammock-like support mesh, so that when used in conjunction with a vertical support, the chair can be arranged to support a user in a comfortably supported lounging posture. The apparatus further includes an easily deployed camouflage cover configured to allow rapid concealment of the occupant.

[0019] The apparatus hereof also includes a seat, including a relatively thick seat cushion for supporting a user in a seated position thereon. The seat cushion may include a base layer of dense foam for comfort, and a lighter top foam layer. The seat is operatively attached to one end of the main frame section, which may be accomplished via an intermediate panel of fabric material. The seat may be provided with a strap at an outer end thereof, for connecting the seat to the backpack portion of the apparatus while in a stowed position for being carried on a user's back, such that the cushion does not hit the user's legs while walking.

[0021] Furthermore, the apparatus includes shoulder straps in order to allow a user to conveniently carry the apparatus on his or her back. The apparatus may also include a waist strap, to stabilize the apparatus when worn by a user, and a chest strap to more securely attach the apparatus to a wearer's torso.

Problems solved by technology

These folding chairs are generally effective in providing a seat that can be transported, but fail to provide a user with the flexibility of setting up the apparatus either against a tree or freestanding, without an auxiliary support.

Either the chair and blind frame are not easily stowed as a backpack, or the blind cannot rapidly be deployed.

Rapid opening blinds are also not new to the art.

However, no known prior art combines a stowable hunters chair with a rapidly deployable concealment cover.

Moreover, known chair-and-cover frames are generally of considerable height, which detracts from their ability to conceal the user, especially when used in an open field or marsh area.

Images