GB2513412A

GB2513412A - Vanity horse

Info

Publication number: GB2513412A
Application number: GB1307607.0A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Susan Frances Woods
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-04-26
Filing date: 2013-04-26
Publication date: 2014-10-29
Also published as: GB201307607D0

Abstract

A seat (I) and mirror (A) are joined together by a neck (E). The frame and reflective surface stay upright by using the case-catch clips (Fig. 6, D) on the back of the mirror and neck. A caddy-basket (O) is clipped in place. The vertical section of the frame folds down by means of hinges (F) to lie along the seat. The basket folds with it. The mirror further folds down to lie against the back legs (K) by use of hinges (C). When folded, this piece of furniture is portable. The furniture could be made from wood or plastic, and could have plastic or rubber feet (M). The Seat section maybe a molded body with no legs (Fig. 9).

Description

Vanity Horse This invention relates to a piece of furniture for when a comfortable seat and mirror are required.

When facial makeup is applied in detail, and both hands need to be free for hair styling or inserting contact lenses. It is not always easy to do this in comfort and in good light.

Strain can be placed on the wrist, elbow or shoulder while holding a mirror, as well as strain on the spine if leaning into a mirror. Using a dressing table can also be disadvantageous if the room is shared by someone sleeping, and a light must be switched on (particularly during winter, when mornings are dark).

This invention overcomes all of these problems -it comprises of a combined seat and a mirror which conveniently folds down so that it is possible. The key advantages of this product are as follows: 1. Ensuring the user has correct posture while applying makeup with a straight back, legs either side of the seat and feet on the floor.

2. It is portable, can be used anywhere in the house and it can be folded to allow easy storage on travels. The product would be particularly welcomed on camping/caravanning holidays.

3. The user does not have to constantly hold a mirror, eliminating any risk of repetitive strain injury.

4. Its portable nature allows the user to select the best position for optimal lighting. This ensures that make up is correctly applied.

5. As a compact product, it can easily be stored away -with a throw' if required.

6. Its compact nature is also ideal for smaller homes where space may be limited (e.g. a bedsit).

7. Beauty and modelling schools would find them an asset for make-up sessions or backstage dressing rooms.

8. Freedom of both hands when styling hair. The back of the head can be viewed if the horse' is positioned with a wall mirror behind the sitter.

9. Good control when applying facial makeup in detail or inserting contact lenses.

1O.The basket is conveniently placed in front of the sitter for easy access to the beauty products which can be stored within it. The basket is removable.

Description

This invention comprises of a seat on which the user sits astride, facing a mirror at eye level which is attached to the seat by a neck (stand). A caddy basket in which to hold beauty products is clipped onto the neck. The neck and mirror are foldable, making it a portable and compact piece of furniture.

It can be made of wood or plastic, allowing the product to be easily and cost-effectively manufactured. After all ergonomic considerations, the standard size would be suitable for at least 95% of the anticipated primary consumer base (females aged 16+).

A wooden vanity horse would comprise of a seat with four legs and crosspiece bars, a neck' attached to the seat and a mirror mounted on a wooden frame attached to the neck (p.1 fig. 1). An oval caddy-basket made of stainless steel can be clipped into the front at the base of the neck using hooks either side (p.1,10]).

The neck folds down to lie along the seat as it has hinges. The caddy-basket folds with it (p.2). The tail end of the seat has a back rest on which the top of the neck rests. The mirror folds further down to rest against the back legs as it also has hinges (p.2).

For the neck to stay upright, it is locked into place using case-catch clips at the back (p.4, fig. 6[D]). For the mirrorto stay upright, it is also locked into place using case-catch clips (p.4. fig. 5 [A]).

The feet' of the legs have plastic or (non-marking) rubber castor cups screwed into the base of the legs (p.1, [M]).

A vanity horse could be made out of plastic in the same way as a wooden one or can be moulded, i.e. the seat and legs are moulded together (p.6, fig. 8) with the neck and mirror attached separately (as with the wooden one).

The legs can be of varying design: * Straight legs attached to the underneath of the seat (p.3, [M]).

* Straight legs attached to the outside of the seat (p.6, fig. 10).

* Legs may be splayed with the plastic version (p.6, fig. 8).

The legs may be square or round.

To consider comfort and aesthetics, the seat on the plastic version could be box shaped plastic, i.e. no legs but a shaped unit in the shape of the body of a guitar (p.6, fig 9) and have a slit each side for handles, allowing the user to grip while moving the horse to a new location.

The feet can also be of varying design: * Plastic or rubber screw-in castor cups (p.1, [Ml).

* Stick-on rubber or felt pads for plastic splayed legs.

The seat can also be of varying design: * The seat can remain as wood * Padded fabric can be attached to the wood, in a variety of colours and designs.

* A removable cushion may be placed on the seat, with ribbons on each corner and tied underneath by the user as and when required.

* The seat can be covered with a carpet-like fabric.

An additional seat could also be included.

The tail end of all seats will have a back rest so that the top of the neck will rest on this when folded down. With wooden models, the back rest will be made of wood (p.1, [ii). With plastic models, the back rest will be blow-moulded into the body (p.6, fig. 8 & 9).

To build a vanity horse, first make the seat frame (Six 5 x 2 cm) (p.1, [H]), cut hardboard to the required size for the seat (Si x 26cm) (p.1, [I]) and use wood-glue to attach the seat to the frame (p.3, fig. 3). The back rest is attached later.

Cut four legs to required length (50 x 5 x 5 cm) (p.1, [K]). Attach brackets to two sides of the legs. Attach the other side of the brackets to the seat frame (p.3 [MI). Attach leg cross pieces (12 x 5 x 2 cm) to add further stability (p.3, IL]).

Attach neck joints (10 x 5 x 2 cm) to seat frame using screws and wood glue (p.5, [G]). Make the neck from three pieces of wood (25 x Six 2 cm) to form an upside-down square U' shape. Attach this to the neck joints using hinges (p.5, [F]). On the back of the neck joints and neck, place case-catch clips as a locking mechanism (p.5, [0]).

Make frame (45 x 30 x 2.5 cm) for the mirror (45 x 30cm). Use contact glue to attach the mirror to the frame (p.4, fig. 5[AJ & fig. 6 [B]), then use hinges to attach the mirror to the top of the neck (p.5, [C]). Attach the two case-catch clips to the back of the mirror and neck to act as a locking mechanism (p.5, [0]).

The caddy-basket (14 x lOx 10cm) is attached via hooks and is removable (p.1, [0]). For the back rest, attach a piece of wood (21 x 4 x 4 cm) to the rear of the seat using wood glue and screws (p.1, ii]).

(Claims section on next page)

Claims

Claims 1. A folding portable wooden or plastic vanity horse comprising of a seat on which the user sits astride facing a mirror at eye level which is attached to the seat by a neck and a caddy-basket is clipped onto the neck.
2. A vanity horse, according to claim 11 stays upright by means of hinges and case-catch clips.
3. A vanity horse, according to claim 1, can be folded in two easy moves by means of the hinges and the case-catch clips being unlocked.
4. A vanity horse, according to claim 3, can be folded by unlocking the case-catch clips at the base of the neck and folding it forward to lie along the seat.
5. A vanity horse, according to claim 3, can be further folded by unlocking the case-catch clips at the top of the neck and folding it to lie against the back legs.
6. A vanity horse, according to claim 1, has a caddy-basket attached to the base of the neck and is removable.
7. A vanity horse, according to claim 3, is a compact piece of furniture, makingit portable.
8. A vanity horse, according to claim 1, made of wood will have four legs.
9. A vanity horse, according to claim 1, made of plastic will have four moulded, splayed legs.
10.A vanity horse, according to claim 8, will have feet of plastic or rubber castor cups for stability.
11.A vanity horse, according to claim 9, will have felt or rubber on the base of the legs.
12.A vanity horse, according to claim 1, may have no legs but a moulded body instead.(Abstract section on next page)