System and methods for use of replaceable chair cover

Abstract

An embodiment of a chair cover able to removably secure a chair frame is provided. The cover has front portion, a back portion, and a mid-portion. The mid-portion has a long and short portion able to secure around the frame. The long and short portions removably secure to each other by one or more receiving feature and one or more connecting features configured to couple to one another. The front and back portions have receiving pockets configured to removably receive any of the frame portion.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present technology relates generally to furniture, and, more particularly, to replaceable chair covers.INTRODUCTION

[0002] Furniture plays a large part of most people's lives. Typically, people may own items of furniture including sofas, tables, dressers, and chairs.

[0003] While many items of furniture are designed for permanent placement within one's home, many items of furniture are designed to be portable. However, many issues arrive with portable furniture, such as comfort and practicality.

[0004] Further, current portable chairs do not feature an easily removable cover, which often results in the chair being disposed of entirely when the cover becomes dirty or damaged. Additionally, the lack of an easily removable cover substantially limits the customizability of the chair. For example, a user may not be able to switch the chair cover with a cover having a different color, design, and / or material.

[0005] Accordingly, it is desirable to have a comfortable portable chair that includes an easily removable and replaceable cover.SUMMARY

[0006] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claims included herewith.

[0007] The present disclosure relates to a system and method for adjusting a chair position. A chair comprising a frame and a removable cover is provided. In one embodiment, the frame may comprise a base portion, a front portion, and a back portion. The base portion may be coupled to the front and back portions to permit rotation relative to the base portion. In one embodiment, the cover may extend over any of the frame portion to provide a support for a user.

[0008] In one embodiment, the base portion may comprise two shaped side structures coupled to each other by a rear crossbar.

[0009] In an embodiment, the front portion may comprise two front-side structures secured to one another by at least one front crossbar extending between the two front-side structures. In one embodiment, the at least one front crossbar may be two front crossbars. In a further embodiment, each of the two front-side structures may comprise an armrest portion. Each of the two front-side structures may comprise a hole extending between an inner surface of the armrest portion and an outer surface of the armrest portion.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the back portion may comprise two rear-side structures and at least one rear crossbar extending between the two rear-side structures. In an embodiment, the at least one rear crossbar may be two rear crossbars. In one embodiment, each of the two rear-side structures may comprise an aperture. More particularly, a first rear-side structure may comprise a first aperture and a second rear-side structure may comprise a second aperture. In some embodiments, each aperture may comprise a divider operative to define a first and second portion of the aperture.

[0011] In one embodiment, one or more ropes may extend between the front and back portions to support the chair. Further, in another embodiment, the one or more ropes may permit adjustment of the chair. For example, the one or more ropes may permit the back portion to recline. Each of the one or more ropes may comprise a first terminal point and a second terminal point. In one embodiment, the first terminal point may be secured to any portion of the frame and the second terminal point may be free relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the second terminal point may comprise a stopper, for example, and without limitation, a knot or a fastener.

[0012] In an embodiment, one of the two front-side structures may comprise a first terminal point of one of the one or more ropes. In the interest of clarity, and without limitation, reference will be made to a rope having the first terminal point on the first front-side structure, however, in other embodiments the first terminal point may be secured to the second front-side structure. In one embodiment, the first terminal point may extend from the armrest on the first front-side structure towards the first aperture on the first rear-side structure configured to receive the rope. The rope may extend from the first aperture through the second aperture on the second rear-side structure. The rope may further extend from the second aperture on the second rear-side structure through a first hole on the second armrest portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the rope may extend from the first hole on the second armrest portion through the second aperture. The rope may further extend from the second aperture through the first aperture and through a second hole on the first armrest portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first armrest portion may comprise a locking mechanism operative to temporarily fix the rope in place. In some embodiments, the first armrest portion may comprise the locking mechanism and may be positioned adjacent to the second hole. In an embodiment, the locking mechanism may comprise a cleat. In a further embodiment, the locking mechanism may comprise a clamp. Of course, any locking mechanism capable of temporarily fixing the rope may be utilized and the aforementioned is provided as a non-limiting example.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cover may be constructed of any material suitable of supporting the user. For example, the material may comprise a fabric, such as linen, hemp, cotton, polyester, wool, silk, soy, Kevlar, modacrylic, Nomex, spandex, or other suitable material known to those of skill in the art. Indeed, any fabric capable of supporting the use may be utilized.

[0016] The cover may be configured to interface with the frame. In one embodiment, the cover may comprise a cover back portion, a cover front portion, and a cover mid-portion. In some embodiments, the cover may be formed as a continuous structure wherein the cover back, front, and mid-portions refer to portions within the continuous structure. However, in another embodiment, any of the cover back, front, and mid-portions may be configured from a separate structure and may be secured to one another.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cover may comprise one or more receiving pockets configured to interface with the frame. In an embodiment, the back cover portion may comprise any of the one or more receiving pockets. More particularly, in some embodiments, any of the one or more receiving pockets may be positioned on the back cover portion and configured to removably receive a top portion of the back portion. In another embodiment, the cover front portion may comprise any of the one or more receiving pockets. More particularly, the one or more receiving pockets may be positioned on the front cover portion and configured to removable receive an end of the base portion.

[0018] The one or more receiving pockets may be configured in any manner that a person of ordinary skill in the art may desire. In one embodiment, the one or more receiving pockets may be reinforced. It is contemplated that, in some embodiments, the one or more receiving pockets may be configured from the same structure as any of the cover front or back portions. However, in another embodiment, the one or more receiving pockets may be formed separately of the cover and may secure to the cover.

[0019] The cover mid-portion may comprise a long portion and a short portion. While the mid-portion is described by the short and long portions, such terms are intended for identification only and are not intended to limit the size of the long and short portions. In an embodiment, the long and short portions may extend perpendicularly from the cover mid-portion. Of course, in other embodiments, the long and short portions may extend out from the cover mid-portion at any angle that may be desired.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cover mid-portion may be configured to removable secure to the frame. In an embodiment, the long portion and the short portion may be configured to wrap around any of the frame to removable secure to the frame. It is contemplated that the cover wrapping around the frame may be configured to provide support to the user.

[0021] In an embodiment, the cover mid-point may comprise one or more connecting features and one or more receiving features configured to secure the cover to the frame. In one embodiment, the short portion may comprise the one or more connecting features and the long portion may comprise the one or more receiving features. However, in another embodiment, the short portion may comprise the one or more receiving features and the long portion may comprise the one or more connecting features. In one embodiment, the one or more connecting features may comprise hooks and the one or more receiving features may comprise loops configured to receive the hooks. Of course, any connecting and receiving features that a person of ordinary skill may desire may be utilized.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The incorporated drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification exemplify the aspects of the present disclosure and, together with the description, explain and illustrate principles of this disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the chair.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the frame.

[0025] FIG. 3 is one embodiment of the chair in a collapsed state.

[0026] FIG. 4 is one embodiment of the chain in a reclined state.

[0027] FIG. 5 is one embodiment of the first front-side structure.

[0028] FIG. 6 is one embodiment of the locking mechanism.

[0029] FIG. 6A is a bottom view of one embodiment of the cover.

[0030] FIG. 6B is a top view of one embodiment of the cover.

[0031] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of one embodiment of the chair.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a rear view of one embodiment of the chair and the cover.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a view of one embodiment of the chair and the cover.

[0034] The terms “first,”“second,”“third,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It should be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable in certain circumstances.

[0035] The term “couple” and the like refers to connecting two or more elements mechanically or otherwise for any length of time.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawing(s), in which identical functional elements are designated with like numerals. The aforementioned accompanying drawings show by way of illustration, and not by way of limitation, specific aspects, and implementations consistent with principles of this disclosure. These implementations are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and it is to be understood that other implementations may be utilized and that structural changes and / or substitutions of various elements may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be construed in a limited sense.

[0037] With reference to FIG. 1 a front perspective view of one embodiment of a chair 100 is illustrated. The chair 100 may include a frame forming the support structure of the chair 100 and a cover 160. The frame may be constructed from a variety of materials suitable for bearing the mass of an average user. For example, the frame may be constructed using a material capable of bearing a mass of up to approximately 500 lbs, although higher weight tolerances may be possible. Such materials may include wood, metal, or plastic. In one embodiment, the frame may be constructed using a light-weight material. For example, the material for constructing the frame may comprise teak. However, any suitable material may be used.

[0038] The chair 100 may comprise a base portion 110, a front portion 120, and a back portion 130. As shown in FIG. 2, the base portion 110 may comprise two shaped rear-side structures 112a,b connected toward the rear of the chair 100 by a rear crossbar 114. The front portion 120 may comprise two front-side structures 122a,b connected by two front crossbars 124a,b. The two front-side structures 122a,b may include an armrest portion 140a, 140b disposed on a top end of each front-side structure 122a,b. The back portion 130 may comprise two rear-side structures 134a,b connected by two rear crossbars 132a,b. While two crossbars 124a,b are disclosed as connecting the two front-side structures 122a,b and the two rear-side structures 134a,b, any suitable number of crossbars may be used.

[0039] Returning to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the front portion 120 may couple to the base portion 110 via one or more rivets 150b. However, any suitable coupling device may be used. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the one or more rivets 150b allow the front portion 120 to rotate relative to the base portion 130.

[0040] In some embodiments, the back portion 130 may couple to the base portion 110 via one or more rivets (obscured). However, any suitable coupling device may be used. In an embodiment, the coupling device may allow the back portion 130 to rotate relative to the base portion 110.

[0041] Returning to FIG. 1, the cover 160 may be a piece of fabric configured to removably secure to the frame, and to bear the user's mass when in use. The cover 160 may be constructed from materials comprising fabric. In an embodiment, the cover 160 may comprise a cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers, or any other suitable materials. For example, the cover 160 may be constructed from canvas. Of course, other fabrics used to construct the cover 160 may include linen, hemp, cotton, polyester, wool, silk, soy, Kevlar, modacrylic, nomex, spandex, or other suitable materials known to those of skill on the art.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration of the front portion 120, back portion 130, and base portion 110 may allow the chair 100 to fold. A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that folding may promote easy portability of the chair 100. As also exemplified in the above figure, the front 120 and back 130 portions may rotate about the base portion 110 to define a collapsed state. One or both of the two shaped side structures 112 a, b of the base portion 110 may include a stopping arm, such that, when the chair 100 is in an extended state, the stopping arm may create a stopping point which the front portion 120 is unable to rotate past. Such mechanism may create a “locked distance” between the bottom portions of the base portion 110 and front portion 120. In an embodiment, the locked distance is approximately 29 inches. However, the stopping arm and / or portions of the chair 100 may be adjusted to create a locked distance of any suitable length.

[0043] Other dimensions of the chair 100 may include a height, and a width. In some embodiments, the chair may have a height of up to 45 inches depending on the angle of the back portion (which may be adjusted as disclosed below). In an embodiment, the chair 100 may have a width of between 10 and about 50 inches. In one embodiment, the chair 100 may comprise a height of up to 32 inches and a width of about 25 inches. However, any suitable height and / or width may be used.

[0044] The portions of the chair may be configured with certain accessories. For example, the front portion of the chair may include one or more cup holders, and / or a type of storage container. However, the accessories may be attached to any suitable portion of the chair, such as to the back portion, base portion, or side structures. The accessories may be permanently attached to the frame or may be removably attached.

[0045] As shown above, the two front-side structures 140a,b may include structures configured to interface with one or more ropes. For purposes of the present disclosure, reference will be made to one rope 102, although it is contemplated that multiple ropes may be utilized. In an embodiment, the rope 102 includes two terminal points 104a, 106a located at opposing ends of the rope 102. The first terminal point 104a may be attached to a top portion of a first front-side structure 122a comprising an armrest 140a. From there, the rope 102 may extend toward the back portion 130 of the chair 100.

[0046] The back portion 130 of the chair 100 may include a first aperture 136a and second aperture 136b configured to receive the rope 102. In an embodiment, the apertures are defined by external hardware which may be attached to the back portion 130. Accordingly, the first and second apertures 136a,b may be sized to be slightly wider than the rope being received. The length of rope 102 formed between the first front-side structure 122a and the back portion 130 may function as a first armrest for the user.

[0047] Each of the first aperture 136a and the second aperture 136b may include at least one divider. In one embodiment, the divider may comprise a pin. It is contemplated that the pin may separate different portions of the rope 102 passing through the first aperture 136a and the second aperture 136b. In one embodiment, the pin may be constructed from metal. However, other materials may be used such as plastic, wood, or any other suitable material known to one of skill in the art.

[0048] From the first aperture 136a, the rope 102 may then extend through the second aperture 136b. A length formed by the rope 102 extending between the first aperture 136a and the second aperture 136b may function to support the back of the user. It is contemplated that in some embodiments the cover 160 secured to the frame may be capable of independently supporting the back of the user, without support of the rope 102. Additionally, the rope 102 extending between the first aperture 136a and the second aperture 136b may be utilized as a handle for carrying the chair 100.

[0049] In an embodiment, not shown, the portions of rope located between the first and second apertures may be surrounded by a grip. The grip may include a cylindrical member covering a length of the rope and configure to be held by the user. The grip may be configured to allow the rope to pass freely through its center. In an embodiment, the grip is constructed from plastic and has a rubber coating. However, any suitable materials may be used such as metal and / or wood.

[0050] From the second aperture 136b, the rope 102 may extend toward the front portion 120 of the chair 100 and may interface with the second front-side structure 122b. As shown in FIG. 2, the second front-side structure 122b may define a first hole 142b extending through the second front-side structure 122b and configured to receive the rope 102. In an embodiment, the first hole 142b is located toward the top-front end of the second front-side structure 122b. In one embodiment, the first hole 142b may be located on an outer, or medial, surface of the second front-side structure 122b. However, the first hole 142b may be located at any suitable position on the second front-side structure, such as toward the top-rear end of the second front-side structure. It is contemplated that the length of rope 102 formed between the second front-side structure 122b and the back portion 130 may function as a second armrest for the user.

[0051] Returning to FIG. 2, the rope 102 may then pass through the first hole 142b on the second front-side structure 122b and extend through the second aperture 136b and the first aperture 136a before extending towards the first front-side structure 122a. At this point, the rope 102 may extend through a second hole 142a defined by the first front-side structure 122a. As shown in the images above, the second hole 142a may be configured to receive the rope 102. In an embodiment, the second hole is located toward the top-front end of the first front-side structure (as shown in the above figure). However, the second hole 142a may be located at any suitable position on the first front-side structure 122a, such as toward the top-rear end of the first front-side structure 122a.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 5, the rope 102 may extend through the second hole 142a, after which the rope 102 may interface with a locking mechanism 144a. The locking mechanism 144a may be any mechanism capable of temporarily fixing the rope 102 in place. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the locking mechanism 144a may comprise a cleat. As shown in FIG. 6, the cleat may be a clam cleat. However, other types of cleats may be used, such as a horn cleat, cam cleat, or any other suitable cleat known to those of skill in the art. Returning to FIG. 5, the locking mechanism 144a may be located adjacent to the second hole 142a on the first front-side structure 122a. However, in another embodiment, not shown, the aforementioned configuration may be reversed such that the locking mechanism is adjacent to the hole on the second front-side structure. Further, it is contemplated that no locking mechanism may be used. For example, the user may tie a knot to prevent the length of the rope from moving through the first and / or second hole. As yet a further example, the user may wrap or tie the rope around any part of the front, back, or base portion of the chair. In another embodiment, the chair may further comprise a fixture for securing the rope. The fixture may be attached to the frame. For example, the chair may include a hook, horn cleat, peg, or other suitable fixture for securing the rope.

[0053] Returning to the embodiment of the locking mechanism 144a shown in FIG. 5, the locking mechanism 144a may be a clam cleat comprising a main body and at least one clip 146a. In an embodiment, the at least one clip 146a may comprise a clip hole 146a′ configured to receive the rope 102. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 144a may frictionally secure the rope 102 within a grooved channel 148a of the cleat, and, in a further embodiment, the clip 146a may be further configured to secure the rope 102 within the grooved channel 148a. It is contemplated that the clip 146a may operative to prevent the rope 102 from being accidently removed from the cleat, which could result in an unexpected and unwanted shift in the back portion's 130 position. In an embodiment, the locking mechanism 144a is constructed using polyethylene. However, other materials may be used such as wood, metal, or any other suitable material known to those of skill in the art. Of course, in another embodiment, the clam cleat may function without any clip.

[0054] The grooved channel may be constructed using the same material as the rest of the cleat. However, the grooved channel may be constructed using other materials designed to better grip the rope when in use. The grooved channel may include a coating, such as rubber, or any other suitable material known to one of skill in the art, to also aid the cleat in gripping the rope when in use.

[0055] Returning to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the rope 102 and locking mechanism 144a may be used to adjust the inclination of the back portion 130 of the chair 100 relative to the base portion 110. The locking mechanism 144a may secure the length of the rope 102 at any suitable point between the first terminal point 104a and the second terminal point 106a of the rope 102.

[0056] It is contemplated that, in some embodiments, the user may pull on the second terminal point 106a of the rope 102 which may cause a reduction in the length of the rope between the second hole 142a and first hole 142b, and may increase the length of the rope between the second hole 142a and the second terminal point 106a. Further, the reverse may be done which may cause an increase in the length of the rope 102 between the second hole 142a and the first hole 142b, and may decrease the length of the rope 102 between the second hole 142a and the second terminal point 106a. As a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize, such changes in length may result in an adjustment in the back portion 130 relative to the front portion 110.

[0057] As shown in the differences in position between FIGS. 1 and 4, the length of the rope 102 between the second hole 142a and first hole 142b may be adjusted until a desired position of the back portion 130 is reached. Such length may be adjusted by pulling a length of the rope 102 through either side of the second hole 142a.

[0058] Once a desired position of the back portion 130 is reached, the locking mechanism 144a may be engaged to prevent the rope 102 from moving and fixing the position of the back portion 130. As shown in the figure below, the locking mechanism 144a may be engaged by placing the rope 102 in the grooved channel 148a. By placing the rope 102 in the grooved channel 148a, the locking mechanism 144a may be operative to restrict the rope's 102 ability to move. However, depending on the type of locking mechanism used, the locking mechanism may be engaged using different methods than the methods described herein.

[0059] It is contemplated that the first terminal end and the locking mechanism may be positioned on an opposite side of the chair.

[0060] One embodiment of the cover 160 is illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B. The cover 160 may comprise a back cover portion 630, a front cover portion 620, and a cover mid-portion 610 comprising a long portion 610a and a short portion 610b.

[0061] In one embodiment, the cover 160 may comprise one or more receiving pockets. The one or more receiving pockets may be configured to interface with the frame. In one embodiment, the cover back portion 630 may comprise a second receiving pocket 632b configured to interface with the chair back portion 130. Specifically, the second receiving pocket 632b may slide over a top portion of the two rear-side structures 134a,b. In one embodiment, the second receiving pocket 632b may be a continuous pocket body, however, in another embodiment, the second receiving pocket 632b may comprise two compartments each configured to receive one of the two rear-side structures 134a,b. In another embodiment, the cover front portion 620 may comprise a first receiving pocket 632a configured to interface with the base portion 110. Specifically, the first receiving pocket 632a may be configured to slide over an end portion of the base portion 110. In one embodiment, the first receiving pocket 632a may be a continuous pocket body, however, in another embodiment, the first receiving pocket 632a may comprise a plurality of compartments configured to receive any of the base portion 110.

[0062] The one or more receiving pockets should be configured to bear the weight of a typical user when in use. In some embodiments, the one or more receiving pockets may be reinforced.

[0063] A cover mid-portion may be configured to define a sitting area where the user sits. In an embodiment, the cover mid-portion covers the sitting area. For example, the cover mid-portion may cover a surface area between the two shaped side structures 112a,b. The cover mid-portion may include the area between the long portion 610a and the short portion 610b.

[0064] Turning to the long portion 610a and the short portion 610b, these portions may be configured to wrap around the chair frame, securing the cover 160 and providing additional support to the user. Specifically, the long portion 610a and short portion 610b may be configured to wrap around the two shaped side structures 112a,b as shown in FIG. 8. In one embodiment, the long portion 610a and the short portion 620b may extend out perpendicularly from the mid-portion 610. However, in another embodiment, the long and short portions may extend out from the mid-portion at various angles greater or less than 90°.

[0065] Returning to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, the short portion 610b may comprise one or more connecting features and the long portion 610a may comprise one or more receiving features. In an embodiment, the connecting features may comprise hooks 602b. In such an embodiment, the long portion 610a may comprise one or more loops 602a. As shown, when the cover mid-section 610 is wrapped around the chair's frame, the hooks 602b may removably secure to the loops 602a to secure the cover 160 around the frame. While hooks 602b and loops 602a are discussed, herein, other connecting and / or receiving features may be used, such as magnets, rope and cleat, COBRA buckles, frame buckles, D-ring, O-ring, plate buckles, cam buckles, ratchet buckles, roller buckles, side release buckles, slide buckles, snap buckles, tie buckles, or any other connecting and / or receiving features known to those of skill in the art.

[0066] The connecting and receiving features may be adjusted to control the slack in the mid-portion. The slack in the cover mid-portion may dictate how much a user “sinks” into the chair when they sit down. Thus, the connecting and receiving features may be utilized to achieve optimal comfort for the user based on the user's preferences. Additionally, the connecting and receiving features may be utilized to account for any unwanted sinking that may occur with use of the chair.

[0067] The cover may comprise one of at least two configurations, although more than two configurations are possible. In one embodiment, the cover may include a top side, and a bottom side. Turning to the first configuration, the long portion may be disposed on a right side of the mid-portion, and the short portion may be disposed on a left side of the mid-portion. However, turning to the second configuration, the long portion may be disposed on a left side of the mid-portion, and the short portion may be disposed on a right side of the mid-portion. The receiving mechanisms may, in some embodiments, be located on a top surface of the long portion, and the connecting mechanisms may be located on a top surface of the short portion. However, in another embodiment, the receiving mechanisms may be located on a top surface of the short portion, and the connecting mechanisms may be located on a top surface of the long portion. Further, the receiving mechanisms and connecting mechanisms may be located on a bottom surface of the long and / or short portions. Yet further, the long and / or short portions may contain a combination of receiving mechanisms and connecting mechanisms.

[0068] In an embodiment, the connecting and / or receiving mechanisms may be disposed on the frame. For example, the cover may include connecting mechanisms which may interface with receiving mechanisms located on the frame. Additionally, the cover may include receiving mechanisms which may interface with connecting mechanisms located on the frame.

[0069] It is contemplated that the cover as disclosed herein is that the cover may be easily removed and replaced without the need to replace the entire chair. A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the cover being removable is particularly advantageous if the cover becomes damaged or dirty, while the frame remains unaffected. As such, the user may simply remove and replace the cover using the method described below.

[0070] Another advantage includes the ability to switch the cover out for different colors / designs. Additionally, the cover may be switched out depending on the season. For example, during the summer months, a user may wish to switch the cover from a solid material to a mesh material to allow for better breathability.

[0071] The cover may include a storage pouch. In an embodiment, a storage pouch may be attached to the back portion, and / or long / short portion, although the storage pouch may be attached to any suitable portion of the cover. The storage pouch may be constructed from any suitable flexible or rigid material based on the storage pouch's desired properties. The storage pouch may be permanently, or removably attached to the cover. In an embodiment in which the storage pouch is removably attached, the storage pouch may attach to the cover using any of the connecting and / or receiving mechanisms as disclosed herein.

[0072] Returning to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, the cover 160 is in a “configured” state. To remove the cover 160, the chair 100 may be positioned to access any of the one or more receiving features and the one or more connecting features. For example, the chair 100 may be turned on its side, or upside-down, to access the underside of the chair. Of course, the one or more receiving features and the one or more connecting features may be accessible without moving the chair 100.

[0073] The one or more connecting features may be disengaged from the one or more receiving features. It is contemplated that disengaging the connecting and receiving features may separate the long portion 610a and the short portion 610b of the cover. The chair 100 may be positioned such that the first receiving pocket 632a and the back portion 110 may be accessible.

[0074] The second receiving pocket 632b of the cover back portion 630 may be removed. Turning to FIG. 9, the first receiving pocket 632a of the cover front portion 620 may be removed in a similar fashion as the second receiving pocket 632b. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the cover 160 be secured about the chair 100 and may be removed by moving the first receiving pocket 632a upwards off the back portion 130 and moving the second receiving pocket 632b distally to the chair 100. In an embodiment, not shown, any of the first and / or second receiving pockets may be secured to the respective structures by one or more attachment mechanisms, such as a button, or other suitable attachment mechanism known to those of skill in the art. In such an embodiment, the attachment mechanism may be disengaged to allow removal of the receiving pockets.

[0075] Once the long and short portions have been separated, and the receiving pockets removed from the frame of the chair, the cover may now be completely detached from the chair frame.

[0076] It is contemplated that the reverse of the above steps may be executed by the user to attach the cover to the chair. Further, while the above steps are disclosed in a certain order, it is contemplated that the method disclosed herein may be executed in any suitable order. For example, the cover's front portion receiving pockets may be removed before removing the cover's back portion receiving pockets.

[0077] Finally, while certain novel features of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and, in its operation, can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A chair cover assembly, comprising:a base portion including a plurality of shaped side structures,wherein each shaped side structure includes a top portion;a front portion,wherein the front portion is coupled to the base portion;a back portion comprises a plurality of rear-side structures,wherein the back portion is coupled to the base portion, andwherein each rear-side structure includes a top portion; anda cover,wherein the cover comprises a cover back portion, a cover front portion, and a mid-portion,wherein the mid-portion comprises a long portion and a short portion extending out perpendicularly from the mid-portion,wherein the long portion comprises one or more receiving features, andwherein the short portion comprises one or more connecting features.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a material selected from a group consisting of linen, hemp, cotton, polyester, wool, silk, soy, Kevlar, modacrylic, Nomex, and spandex.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more receiving features is loop.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more connecting features is a hook.

5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover back portion comprises a first receiving pocket and the cover front portion comprises a second receiving pocket.

6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the first receiving pocket is configured to removably receive the top portion of each of the plurality of rear-side structures and the second receiving pocket is configured to removably receive the front portion of the base structure.

7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a storage pouch.

8. A method for removing a chair cover, the method including:disengaging connecting and receiving features;separating a long portion of the chair cover from a short portion of the chair cover;removing one or more receiving pockets of the chair cover from a chair frame.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the chair cover comprises a cover back portion, a cover front portion, and a mid-portion,wherein the mid-portion comprises the long portion and the short portion extending out perpendicularly from the mid-portion,wherein the long portion comprises the one or more receiving features, andwherein the short portion comprises the one or more connecting features.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the cover back portion comprises a first of the one or more receiving pockets and the cover front portion comprises a second of the one or more receiving pockets.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein the one or more receiving features comprises a loop.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein the one or more connecting features comprises a hook.

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