Stool

Abstract

A folding stool with a swivel seat or rotating seat that may enhance comfort. The stool may employ a swing arm as part of its folding mechanism, In addition, the seat of the stool may be constructed from metal, wood, fabric, vinyl, leather, or plastic. The stool may have a locking mechanism to prevent its collapse when unfolded.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority and the benefit thereof under 35 U.S.C, §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 419,650, filed Dec. 3, 2010, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Present Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure is directed to a stool that folds to a compact shape yet is both attractive and comfortable.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Folding chairs and stools are popular because they can provide seating for a large number of people and are relatively inexpensive. When not needed, they consume relatively little storage space. The trade-off for this convenience and low cost is that folding chairs and stools are generally neither attractive nor comfortable.[0006]By the same token, chairs and stools that are attractive and comfortable are generally large, heavy, expensive, and take up a lot of room. This is particularly pr...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present disclosure meets the foregoing need and allows a folding stool to be attractive, comfortable, and compact, which results in a significant reduction in storage requirements and other advantages apparent from the discussion provided herein.

Problems solved by technology

When not needed, they consume relatively little storage space.

The trade-off for this convenience and low cost is that folding chairs and stools are generally neither attractive nor comfortable.

By the same token, chairs and stools that are attractive and comfortable are generally large, heavy, expensive, and take up a lot of room.

This is particularly problematic for facilities that want to provide a flexible space and comfortable furniture, such as schools and churches.

When the space needs to be cleared or rearranged for an activity, the stools and chairs need to be stored, but storage is difficult if the stools and chairs do not collapse or fold.

The facility is forced to make a difficult choice between comfort and convenience.

Families and individuals that live in apartments and small houses face similar issues, especially if they need to provide seating for large gatherings such as a birthday party or holiday meal.

Currently, there are no stools on the market that combine the comfort of a swivel seat with the convenience of a folding stool.

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