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Compact folding chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a highly compact folding chair that can approximately be reduced to the size and form of an attache case. In essence, the seat resembles a card table whose legs can be folded into its underside and a hinged backrest is provided that also is used to cover or enclose the legs, thereby forming a boxlike structure in the hollow of which the legs are contained. The hinge itself includes a handle for easy carrying.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Botney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
A compact folding chair comprising: seating means including a seat having four sides extending downwardly therefrom to form an open-faced box-like structure; legs for supporting said seating means, said legs being adapted to fold into the open-faced side of said structure; a member adapted to form a back rest for the seat when it is in one position and a cover for the open face of said structure when it is in another position, the rear of said member extending beyond the rear of said seat when it is in the position of a cover for said open-faced structure, the rear center portion of said member being cut out to permit a handle to be connected thereacross between a pair of hinges, the rear portions of said member on either side of said missing center portion being recessed to accommodate said hinges; a pair of twoflap hinges mounted, respectively, on either side of the missing center portion of said member, one flap of said hinges respectively being secured in said recesses and the other flap of said hinges being secured to the underside of said seat, said member being rotatable in a 270* arc about said hinges from its position as a cover to its position as a back rest and vice versa, said member, when in said back rest position, abutting against the back side of said seat and the hinge flaps secured in said recesses to obtain extra support in its upright position as a back rest; and a handle mounted across the missing center portion of said member between said hinges, said handle passing beneath said member when it is rotated in said 270* arc.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
278 words
A compact folding chair comprising: seating means including a seat having four sides extending downwardly therefrom to form an open-faced box-like structure; legs for supporting said seating means, said legs being adapted to fold into the open-faced side of said structure; a member adapted to form a back rest for the seat when it is in one position and a cover for the open face of said structure when it is in another position, the rear of said member extending beyond the rear of said seat when it is in the position of a cover for said open-faced structure, the rear center portion of said member being cut out to permit a handle to be connected thereacross between a pair of hinges, the rear portions of said member on either side of said missing center portion being recessed to accommodate said hinges; a pair of twoflap hinges mounted, respectively, on either side of the missing center portion of said member, one flap of said hinges respectively being secured in said recesses and the other flap of said hinges being secured to the underside of said seat, said member being rotatable in a 270* arc about said hinges from its position as a cover to its position as a back rest and vice versa, said member, when in said back rest position, abutting against the back side of said seat and the hinge flaps secured in said recesses to obtain extra support in its upright position as a back rest; and a handle mounted across the missing center portion of said member between said hinges, said handle passing beneath said member when it is rotated in said 270* arc.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |