Locking collapsible seat apparatus

a seat and locking technology, applied in the field of seat apparatuses, can solve the problems of insufficient comfort for users, prior art folding stool devices do not offer a convenient height for sitting or standing, and prior art folding stool devices do not offer a comfortable sitting position for users, etc., to achieve convenient storage, enhance strength, weather or other physical properties

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
KAY RONALD J
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[0013]Another object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible seat that is light-weight, for example constructed from materials such as plastic, plastic composite, thermoplastic resin, such as polyurethane, nylon, polyester, or polypropylene. The materials may further be compounded with a glass fiber or other additives to enhance strength, weatherability or other physical properties.
[0014]Another object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible seat that possesses a compact design in the folded state for convenient storage.
[0015]Yet another object of the present invention is to prov

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Folding stool devices are known in the prior art, but these prior art devices are deficient in several respects.
First, prior art folding stool devices do not offer a convenient height for sitting or standing according to studies directed to preferred height of the device.
Prior art stool devices typically range in height from 9 inches to 12 inches, which fail to accommodate a comfortable sitting position for a user as well as a sufficient height for standing to access out-of-reach places.
Certain prior art s

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[0029]Preferred embodiments of a seat apparatus according to the present invention are generally shown by referring to the accompanying drawings.

[0030]FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views of a collapsible seat apparatus 10 in the erected state accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, a seat apparatus 10 includes five support panels 100 and a plurality of hinges 300. The first support panel 100 is a top platform 110. Other support panels 100 include two walls 120, 130 opposing one another and two plates 140, 150 also opposing one another.

[0031]As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and more particularly in FIG. 3, top platform 110 includes a top platform surface 111 and a bottom platform surface 112. Top platform 110 is divided by a platform hinge 310 into a first platform portion 220 and a second platform portion 230. First platform portion 220 includes a first top surface 221 and a first bottom surface 222. First platform portion 220 further includes a center edg...

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The locking collapsible seat apparatus of the present invention offers a convenient height for sitting or standing according to studies directed to preferred height of the apparatus, a light-weight construction for easy transport, a compact design for convenient storage and a configuration for effortless transition between an erected state and a folded state. The present invention also provides a seat locking component to stabilize the apparatus in an erected state as well as communicates with the user whether or not the locking component is activated.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to seat apparatuses and more particularly to a collapsible seat apparatus that can quickly and easily be transitioned between an erected state and a folded state and further comprises a seat locking component to stabilize the seat apparatus in the erected state.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is often desirable to have a foldable and portable stool device that may be easily transported from one place to another and used in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions. It is also convenient to provide a portable stool device that may be reduced to a compact configuration for ease of storage and transport.[0003]Folding stool devices are known in the prior art, but these prior art devices are deficient in several respects. First, prior art folding stool devices do not offer a convenient height for sitting or standing according to studies directed to preferred height of the device. Prior art stool devices typically ra...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C12/00
CPCA47C9/10A47C4/20
Inventor KAY, RONALD J.
Owner KAY RONALD J
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