Portable armrest

Abstract

A portable armrest having a first foam layer made of memory foam positioned near an arm supporting upper surface of a cover for supporting a user's arm. A second foam layer is disposed in the lower portion of the chamber for stabilizing the armrest where the foam density of the second foam layer is less than the first foam layer.

Description

PRIORITY STATEMENT[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 656,585 entitled PORTABLE ARMREST, filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Feb. 4, 2010. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to a portable armrest with a container holder and, more particularly, to a portable armrest having a combination of foam layers disposed within an armrest cover having enhanced comfort and stability.BACKGROUND[0003]Armrests serve a variety of functions. An armrest primarily provides support to a person's arm in an elevated position in a variety of environments. In many cases, this occurs while a person is sitting down, but is not limited to this circumstance.[0004]Beyond merely supporting an arm, armrests serve other functions such as holding one or more beverages. These beverage holders are generally cylindrical and are of a sufficient depth and width to accommo...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The armrest effectively maintains beverages upright and stable on both smooth and undulating surfaces, providing enhanced comfort and support while being portable and lightweight, preventing spills and ensuring balance.

Problems solved by technology

However, one of the primary problems with portable armrests having beverage holders is maintaining the beverage in an upright position to avoid spillage when the portable armrest is in use.

This is especially true where the container is an open container where the slightest movements may cause the contents of the container to spill.

Otherwise, a beverage with its contents will make the armrest top heavy and likely to turn over.

These design attributes alone are insufficient to adequately stabilize an armrest when supporting a container.

This problem becomes more difficult when the armrest is used on an uneven and / or unstable surface that tends to cause the armrest to tip over more readily when holding one or more beverages in response to the weight imbalance.

However, when the surface is non-planar and non-continuous, there may be only one contact point or irregularly distributed contact points that imbalances the weight of the armrest when supporting the weight of a beverage.

However, this prevents the armrest from being readily moved from one environment to another without undue effort.

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