Lounge chair for accommodating abdominal regions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lounge chair. The lounge chair is configured to provide comfort to person with an enlarged abdomen when lying in a prone position and can be configured to be used as a chair. More specifically, the lounge chair has a facial opening for receiving face of the individual and a stomach opening for receiving stomach of the individual when the person lies in prone position. The chair has three pivotable sections allowing the chair to be used as beach or lounge chair. In the beach chair configuration, the user sits on a lower pivotable section using a middle section as a backrest. The chair has collapsible legs that can be folded to collapse the chair for easy carrying.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 074,501, which was filed on Sep. 4, 2020, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of lawn and patio furniture, such as lounge chairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lounge chair that has been designed for use by pregnant women in order to provide additional comfort. The maternity lounge chair features a midsection opening and a top section opening to accommodate the abdomen and the face of the pregnant women while lying face down on the chair. Additionally, each of the openings can have a zip or snap-style cover which is attached from the underside of the chair to alleviate any discomfort while lying on one's back or face up or adjusting the chair from upright to reclining. The maternity lounge chair has an adjustable backr...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an adjustable lounge chair that can be used for pregnant women, people with a large abdomen, or anyone who needs to avoid pressure on their stomach. It can be expanded for laying down or compressed for sitting. The adjustable backrest ensures comfort when in a seated position. The chair can be folded for easy storage and transportation. It can be used in various positions and is suitable for both sleeping and sitting.

Problems solved by technology

Although most individuals enjoy relaxing in a lounge chair while laying down or in a seated position, pregnant women may be unable to lay down in the prone position comfortably on the lounge chair.

While lying face down on the lounge chair, pregnant women may have difficulties due to their enlarged abdomen, as their belly or “baby bump” is pressed against the chair surface, making laying down difficult.

This generally makes pregnant women uncomfortable, and in the case of a pregnant woman lying face down on a chair for a longer time, the prolonged pressing on the belly bump may lead to pregnancy complications as well.

Further, some lounge chairs may also be uncomfortable to sit on if pregnant.

Pregnant women may be unable to fully relax while enjoying lounge chairs, pools, spas and more.

Also, other people may be uncomfortable while lying face down on the lounge chairs, as their face is pressed against the lounge chair surface, and generally while lying face down on the beach lounge chairs, people are required to keep their face either towards the left side or the right side.

However, this is not possible in the currently available beach lounge chairs and people are uncomfortable in lying face down on the lounge chairs as there is no place for a person to position their face other than to the sides of the chair.

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