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Handicap accessible bar stool

a bar stool and wheelchair technology, applied in the field of bar stools, can solve problems such as negative effects

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-17
BOYD STEPHEN G +1
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The present invention is a handicap accessible bar stool that includes a post, a chair sub frame with a seat cushion, back cushion, and armrest, and a footrest. The chair sub frame attaches to the top side of the post, and the post is mounted to a floor base plate. The main chair unit can adjust in height so that a handicapped individual can sit alongside other individuals in front of a high top surface. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a comfortable and adjustable seating solution for handicapped individuals in places like bars and restaurants, making them more accessible and comfortable.

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This separation brings attention to that individual and may have a negative impact.

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[0015]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0016]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a handicap accessible bar stool that may include a main chair unit. The main chair unit may include a chair sub frame, a back cushion, a seat cushion, and at least one armrest. At least one footrest may attach to the chair sub frame. The at least one footrest may be adjustable in position and distance from the chair sub frame. A post which may move telescopically may be attached to the chair sub frame and a floor base plate. The main chair unit may rotate around the post. The post may be placed over lock down handle pegs and secured by a plurality of lock down handle...

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A handicap accessible bar stool may include a main chair unit. The main chair unit may include a chair sub frame, a back cushion, a seat cushion, and at least one armrest. At least one footrest may attach to the chair sub frame. The at least one footrest may be adjustable in position and distance from the chair sub frame. A post which may move telescopically may be attached to the chair sub frame and a floor base plate. The main chair unit may rotate around the post. The post may be placed over lock down handle pegs and secured by a plurality of lock down handles. The main chair unit may also include a seat belt.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 714,644, filed Oct. 16, 2012, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to bar stools and, more particularly, to bar stools that are accessible for a mobility impaired person.[0003]Currently in public social areas and restaurants, a separate area away from the rest of the bar may be available with a lowered section for wheelchair accessibility. This separates the mobility impaired person from the rest of the population in the bar or restaurant. This separation brings attention to that individual and may have a negative impact.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for a handicap accessible bar stool that may be placed where other bar stools are located.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In one aspect of the present invention, a handicap accessible bar stool comprises: a post having a top side ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C9/00
CPCA47C9/007A47C3/30A47C7/503A47C7/543A47C7/5066A47C7/5062A47C7/506
Inventor BOYD, STEPHEN G.ACCETTA, JOSEPH
Owner BOYD STEPHEN G
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