A hanging chair that includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a plurality of upright supports. The upper frame member is connectable to an external support structure and having a top plate and a bottom plate. The lower frame member has a top plate and a bottom plate. Each upright su
A hanging chair that includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a plurality of upright supports. The upper frame member is connectable to an external support structure and having a top plate and a bottom plate. The lower frame member has a top plate and a bottom plate. Each upright support having a first end and a second end. The first end of each upright support is connected to the upper frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate of the upper frame member. The second end of each upright support is connected to the lower frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate of the lower frame member. The plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position, where the plurality of upright supports are pivoted toward one another, and an expanded position.
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1. A hanging chair, comprising: an upper frame member connectable to an external support structure, the upper frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate;a lower frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate; anda plurality of upright supports that each are
1. A hanging chair, comprising: an upper frame member connectable to an external support structure, the upper frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate;a lower frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate; anda plurality of upright supports that each are arcuate members that extend from the upper frame member to the lower frame member, each upright support having a first end and a second end, the first end of each upright support is pivotally connected to the upper frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, the second end of each upright support is pivotally connected to the lower frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein two upright supports from the plurality of upright supports, the side plate of the upper frame member, and the side plate of the lower frame member define an opening. 2. The hanging chair of claim 1, further comprising: a flexible cover that is connected to at least two of the upright supports. 3. The hanging chair of claim 2, wherein the flexible cover extends between adjacent pairs of the upright supports, and the flexible cover does not obstruct the opening defined by the upright supports. 4. The hanging chair of claim 3, wherein the flexible cover includes pockets that enclose the upright supports. 5. The hanging chair of claim 1, further comprising: a free-standing, suspension frame having a suspension member, wherein the suspension member is connectable to the upper frame member. 6. The hanging chair of claim 5, wherein the upper frame member includes a mounting member for connecting the upper frame member to the suspension member. 7. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein the upright supports are movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, the hanging chair further comprising: two releasable locking structures that allow the two upright supports that define the opening to be fixed in the expanded position. 8. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein: the side plate of the upper frame member is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate of the upper frame member and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate of the upper frame member and wherein the top plate of the upper frame member and the bottom plate of the upper frame member are substantially coplanar and spaced apart, andthe side plate of the lower frame member is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate of the lower frame member and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate of the lower frame member and wherein the top plate of the lower frame member and the bottom plate of the lower frame member are substantially coplanar and spaced apart. 9. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein at least some of the upright supports are rigid tubular members. 10. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein at least some of the upright supports are non-structural cover supports. 11. A hanging chair, comprising: an upper frame member connectable to an external support structure, the upper frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, wherein the top plate and the bottom plate are substantially coplanar and spaced apart, wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate;a lower frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, wherein the top plate and the bottom plate are substantially coplanar and spaced apart, wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate;a plurality of upright supports that each extend from the upper frame member to the lower frame member, each upright support having a first end and a second end, the first end of each upright support is connected to the upper frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, the second end of each upright support is connected to the lower frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein the plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position, where the plurality of upright supports are pivoted toward one another, and an expanded position, and wherein two upright supports from the plurality of upright supports, the side plate of the upper frame member, and the side plate of the lower frame member define an ovoid opening; anda flexible cover that is connected to at least two of the upright supports. 12. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible cover extends between adjacent pairs of the upright supports, and the flexible cover does not obstruct the ovoid opening defined by the upright supports. 13. The hanging chair of claim 12, wherein the flexible cover includes pockets that enclose the upright supports. 14. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible cover is formed from an elastic material. 15. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible cover is formed from an inelastic material. 16. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible cover is configured to cover a majority of a length of each of the upright supports. 17. The hanging chair of claim 11, further comprising: a plurality non-structural cover supports. 18. The hanging chair of claim 17, wherein the non-structural cover supports are embedded in the flexible cover. 19. The hanging chair of claim 17, wherein the non-structural cover supports are not directly connected to the upper frame member or the lower frame member. 20. A hanging chair, comprising: a frame having: a first frame member connectable to an external support structure having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate,a second frame member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate, anda plurality of upright supports having a substantially arcuate configuration wherein each upright support extends from the first frame member to the second frame member, each upright support having a first end and a second end, the first end of each upright support is connected to the first frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, the second end of each upright support is connected to the second frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein two upright supports from the plurality of upright supports define an ovoid opening, and wherein the lower frame member and the second end of each upright support form a support surface;a cover that is connected to at least two of the upright supports and occupies spaces between adjacent pairs of bars, and terminates at the ovoid opening, such that the ovoid opening is not obstructed by the cover; anda seat cushion supported on the support surface defined by the frame.
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Kristich John (Port Charlotte FL), Cage-shaped swing.
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