Chair with adjustable seat height

Abstract

A chair with adjustable chair top height is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the chair has legs of a first height that attach to a chair top. Additionally, a set of leg extenders is provided that is adapted to be positioned between the chair top and the legs in order to position the chair top at a second, greater height relative to the surface on which the chair is positioned. Alternatively, an apron may be employed instead of or in addition to the set of leg extenders.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to a chair with an adjustable height seat. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable height seat where the consumer may determine the height of the seat by including or not including one or more components to adjust the height of the seat top past the height of the seat legs. [0002] Tables are in wide use by consumers in a variety of applications and settings, including in private and commercial settings. Consumers may purchase seats of different heights according to their needs and wishes, although most consumers are currently limited by the seat heights offered by manufacturers. The desired height of a seat may vary depending upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the space the seat will be used in, the height of the consumers using the seat, the purpose of the seat, the style of seat and / or the style of the environment in which the seat will be used. Because seats ...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a chair with an adjustable height seat. The height may be adjusted by the inclusion or exclusion of a set of components that may be fastened to the legs or base of the chair to adjust the height of the chair. The components may be embodied as the leg extenders, an apron, or some other form that fits into the structure of the chair. The components may be easily attached to, or removed from, the chair as the consumer desires in order to adjust the height of the chair.

Problems solved by technology

Consumers may purchase seats of different heights according to their needs and wishes, although most consumers are currently limited by the seat heights offered by manufacturers.

Additionally, a change in ownership of the seat or a number of other factors, including a change in décor, may cause the consumer to wish to change the seat height.

Furthermore, a typical consumer is unable to easily lower the height of the seat by cutting the seat legs.

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