Stool (seating stool / standing stool / office stool / rolling stool / work stool) with removable seat cover
The ergonomic stool with a zipper-attached seat cover addresses the challenges of cleaning and flexibility in existing stools, improving hygiene, user-friendliness, and longevity while maintaining stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202024002302
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Current stools with firmly mounted seat covers are neither easily cleanable nor flexibly interchangeable, failing to meet both hygienic and practical requirements in office and work environments.
A stool design featuring an ergonomically shaped seat with a seat cover attached via an all-around zipper, allowing for easy removal and replacement without tools, using durable, hygienic, and washable materials.
The solution enhances hygiene, flexibility, user-friendliness, and longevity by enabling easy cleaning and replacement of the seat cover, maintaining the stool's functionality and stability.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Technical field: The invention relates to stools, in particular sitting stools, standing stools, office stools, and rolling stools used in office and work environments. The aim of the invention is to provide a solution that enables easy cleaning, adjustment, and long-term use of the stools.
[0002] State of the art: Currently, stools with permanently attached seat covers are common, which are neither easily replaceable nor easy to clean. Solutions that meet both hygienic and practical requirements are lacking.
[0003] Objective of the invention: The invention offers an innovative solution in which the seat cover of the stool is easily removable via a circumferential zipper. This enables improved hygiene, flexibility in adjustment, and a longer service life of the stool. Key features of the invention: 1. The stool includes an ergonomically shaped seat. 2. The seat cover is attached with a circumferential zipper and can be removed or replaced without tools. 3. The cover is made of a durable, hygienic and washable material. 4. The design ensures that the functionality and stability of the stool are not affected by replacing the cover. Advantages of the invention: 1. Hygiene: The removable seat cover can be cleaned or replaced, making it easier to use in shared spaces. 2. Flexibility: Different designs and materials can be easily exchanged. 3. Ease of use: The zipper allows for easy handling. 4. Durability: The stool remains fully functional despite wear and tear on the cover. Short description:
[0004] The invention relates to a stool (stool, standing stool, or office stool) with a removable seat cover secured by a circumferential zipper. This solution improves hygiene, flexibility, and durability. Character description Fig. 1: Stool in front view. Fig. 2: Stool viewed from the side. Fig. 3: Stool viewed from behind. Fig. 4: Stool viewed from below. Fig. 5: Seat with removable seat cover. Legend of components 1 seat 2 zippers 3 height-adjustable knobs 4 Gas spring cover 5 gas spring 6 Arched bottom 7 carrying handles 8 Seat cover 9 Interior padding
Claims
[1] Stool (sitting stool, standing stool or office stool), comprising: • an ergonomically shaped seat, • a removable seat cover, • the seat cover is detachably attached to the seat by means of a circumferential zipper, • and the zipper is designed so that the seat cover can be removed and reattached without tools and without compromising the stability or functionality of the stool. [2] The stool according to claim 1, wherein the seat cover is made of a washable, durable and water-repellent material. [3] The stool according to claim 1, wherein the circumferential zipper is concealed to ensure an aesthetic appearance. [4] The stool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the seat cover is available in various colors and recyclable materials. [5] The stool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the seat consists of a modular structure in order to be able to adjust the comfort individually. [6] The stool according to one of the preceding claims, wherein additional fastening options such as Velcro fasteners or magnetic elements are integrated in order to flexibly attach the seat cover.