Configurable seating device and method of use thereof
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47C-009/00
A47C-007/02
A01M-031/02
A47C-007/62
A47C-007/66
A47C-007/72
출원번호
US-0010301
(2013-08-26)
등록번호
US-9220344
(2015-12-29)
발명자
/ 주소
Birch, Richard R.
출원인 / 주소
MULTISEAT, INC.
대리인 / 주소
Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts, LLP
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초록▼
A configurable seating device comprising a first portion configured to engage at least one object when in an open position, a second portion operably connected to the first portion, and a third portion operably connected to the second portion, wherein, when in the open position, a user is accommodat
A configurable seating device comprising a first portion configured to engage at least one object when in an open position, a second portion operably connected to the first portion, and a third portion operably connected to the second portion, wherein, when in the open position, a user is accommodated by the configurable seating device a distance above a ground surface, and the third portion is configured to contact the ground surface and is capable of supporting a weight of the user accommodated by configurable seating device is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
대표청구항▼
1. A configurable seating device comprising: a first portion configured to engage at least one object when in an open position;a second portion operably connected to the first portion, the second portion having a first end and a second end that is distal from the first end, wherein the first portion
1. A configurable seating device comprising: a first portion configured to engage at least one object when in an open position;a second portion operably connected to the first portion, the second portion having a first end and a second end that is distal from the first end, wherein the first portion is operably connected to the first end of the second portion, and the second end defining an edge extending along the second end of the second portion from a first end of the edge to a second end of the edge; anda third portion operably connected to the second portion at the second end of the second portion, the third portion having a length that extends between a first end and a second end, wherein the third portion is a single leg structure, and is pivotably connected along the edge of the second portion;wherein, when in the open position, a user is accommodated on the second portion that is a distance above a ground surface that corresponds to the length of the third portion, and the third portion is configured to contact the ground surface and is capable of supporting a weight of the user accommodated by the second portion of the configurable seating device. 2. The configurable seating device of claim 1, wherein the user does not wear the configurable seating device in the open position. 3. The configurable seating device of claim 1, wherein the first portion is a back support member configured to rest against a tree. 4. The configurable seating device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one side structure foldably attached to the second portion, wherein, when the at least one side structure is in an upright position, resists the user from falling off the second portion; anda securing strap positioned on the first portion, the securing strap configured to wrap around a torso of the user to support the user while accommodated by the configurable seating device in the open position. 5. The configurable seating device of claim 1, further comprising: a set of shoulder straps connected to the first portion to accommodate a load of the configurable seating device when worn by the user, the shoulder straps including a padded section to comfort the user;at least one spike element positioned on the third portion to fasten the third portion in the ground; andat least one detachable pouch attached to the second portion. 6. The configurable seating device of claim 1, further comprising: a receiver operably connected to a light source, the receiver and the light source disposed proximate the configurable seating device, wherein the receiver receives a transmission from a remote device to activate the light source. 7. The configurable seating device of claim 1, wherein the configurable seating device is substantially enclosed by a shelter system, wherein the shelter system includes a plurality of shelter walls, a canopy, a shelter strap attached to the structure, at least one supporting rod, and at least one elastic strap. 8. The configurable seating device of claim 1, wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion have a continuous, solid surface. 9. The configurable seating device of claim 1, further comprising: a removable seat cushion attached to the second portion, the removable seat cushion having a rechargeable battery operably attached to the removable seat cushion;wherein the removable seat cushion includes a heating coil disposed within to heat the removable seat cushion. 10. The configurable seating device of claim 1, wherein the first portion is hingedly connected to a first end of a connection portion, and the second portion is hingedly connected to a second end of the connection portion. 11. A method comprising: connecting a first portion configured to engage at least one object when in an open position to a first end of the second portion; andconnecting a third portion to a second end of the second portion, the third portion having a length that extends between a first end and a second end, wherein the third portion is a single leg structure, and the second end of the second portion including an edge extending along the second end of the second portion from a first end of the edge to a second end of the edge, further wherein the third portion is pivotably connected along the edge of the second portion;wherein, when in the open position, a user is accommodated on the second portion that is a distance above a ground surface that corresponds to the length of the second portion, and the third portion is configured to contact the ground surface and is capable of supporting a weight of the user accommodated by the second of the configurable seating device. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: hingedly attaching at least one side structure to the second portion, wherein, when the at least one side structure is an upright position, resists the user from falling off the second portion; andpositioning a securing strap proximate a second end of the first portion, the securing strap configured to wrap around a torso of the user to support the user while in the open position. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising: positioning a receiver operably connected to a light source on at least one of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, wherein the receiver receives a transmission from a remote device to activate the light source; andenclosing the first portion, second portion, and the third portion with a shelter system, wherein the shelter system includes a plurality of shelter walls, a canopy, a shelter strap attached to the structure, at least one supporting rod, and at least one elastic strap. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion have a continuous, solid surface. 15. The method of claim 11, wherein the configurable device includes a removable seat cushion attached to the second portion, the removable seat cushion having a rechargeable battery operably attached to the removable seat cushion, further wherein the removable seat cushion includes a heating coil disposed within to heat the removable seat cushion. 16. A folding tree seat comprising: a rigid portion, the rigid portion operating in combination with a strap to removably secure the folding tree seat against the tree, the strap wrapping around the tree;a rigid seat connected to the rigid portion at a first end of the rigid seat, the rigid seat including a cushion, wherein the rigid seat includes a second end distal from the first end, the second end defining an edge extending along the second end of the rigid seat from a first end of the edge to a second end of the edge; anda rigid leg having a length that extends between a first end and a second end, the rigid leg operably connected to the rigid seat, only at the second end of the rigid seat, the rigid leg being substantially perpendicular to the rigid seat when the folding tree seat is in an unfolded position, wherein the rigid leg is pivotably connected along the edge of the rigid seat;wherein, when the folding tree seat is in the unfolded position, the rigid leg contacts a ground surface and is capable of supporting a weight of a user while the user is sitting on the cushion of the rigid seat, the user sitting on the cushion of the rigid seat when the rigid seat is a distance above the ground surface that corresponds to the length of the rigid leg. 17. The folding tree seat of claim 16, wherein the rigid leg is substantially parallel to the rigid seat in a folded position. 18. The folding tree seat of claim 16, wherein at least one of the rigid leg, the rigid seat, and the rigid portion are comprised of metal. 19. The folding tree seat of claim 16, further a comprising a pouch. 20. The folding tree seat of claim 1, wherein the distance is equal to or greater than the length of the third portion. 21. The folding tree seat of claim 11, wherein the distance is equal to or greater than the length of the third portion. 22. The folding tree seat of claim 16, wherein the distance is equal to or greater than the length of the rigid leg.
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