US20130320723A1 - Seating System Shaped Like a Beverage Container - Google Patents

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US20130320723A1
US20130320723A1 US13/905,731 US201313905731A US2013320723A1 US 20130320723 A1 US20130320723 A1 US 20130320723A1 US 201313905731 A US201313905731 A US 201313905731A US 2013320723 A1 US2013320723 A1 US 2013320723A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H3/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons
    • E04H3/10—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons for meetings, entertainments, or sports
    • E04H3/12—Tribunes, grandstands or terraces for spectators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates generally to a seating system shaped like a beverage container.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary can-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an alternate view of the can-shaped seating system of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a top end section for a can-shaped seating system, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a bottom end section for a can-shaped seating system, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention (in this example, a water bottle configuration);
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic diagrams showing the configuration and relative dimensions of an alternative bottle-shaped seating system
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing various views of an inflatable top end section for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing various views of an inflatable bottom end section for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing additional details of the internal geometry inflatable top and bottom end sections for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing side-by-side views of a can-shaped seating system and a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with a reusable body section that can be used in both configurations;
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative bottle-shaped seating system in which the body section has a substantially square cross-section, as in certain cartons and liquor bottles;
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative can-shaped seating system that has openings at both ends and multiple rows of seating (which may be at different levels, e.g., as in stadium seating);
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 area schematic diagrams showing cross-sectional views of the alternative can-shaped seating system of FIG. 13 ;
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary arrangement of can-shaped seating system “suites” such as might be placed in a stadium, exhibition hall, etc.;
  • FIGS. 17-21 are schematic diagrams showing some details for fabrication of the outer shell of the body section, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.
  • Embodiments of the present invention include seating systems shaped to look like various types of beverage containers, such as for promotional, advertising, sponsorship, spectator viewing, broadcasting, announcing, novelty, or other purposes.
  • the seating system includes a body portion and two end portions, where the body portion is typically decorated to look like a specific beverage container and the end portions are configured to look like the top and bottom portions, respectively, of that specific beverage container.
  • a seating system can be made to look like a can-shaped beverage container (e.g., soda can, beer can, juice can, keg, etc.), with one end configured to look like the top of the can (e.g., with a pop-top design) and the other end configured to look like the bottom of the can.
  • a can-shaped beverage container e.g., soda can, beer can, juice can, keg, etc.
  • one end configured to look like the top of the can (e.g., with a pop-top design) and the other end configured to look like the bottom of the can.
  • a seating system can be made to look like a bottle-shaped beverage container (e.g., a water bottle, sports drink bottle, soda bottle, liquor bottle, wine bottle, milk bottle, juice bottle, insulated bottle, etc.), with one end configured to look like the top of the bottle (e.g., tapered with a spout and cap) and the other end configured to look like the bottom of the bottle.
  • a bottle-shaped beverage container e.g., a water bottle, sports drink bottle, soda bottle, liquor bottle, wine bottle, milk bottle, juice bottle, insulated bottle, etc.
  • one end configured to look like the top of the bottle (e.g., tapered with a spout and cap) and the other end configured to look like the bottom of the bottle.
  • Such seating systems can be made to look like other types of beverage containers, such as, for example, cartons.
  • the bottom and/or top of the seating system may be (and typically are) removable/exchangeable end sections that attach to a separate body section, e.g., using bolts or other fasteners.
  • a body section may be reused, e.g., in a can configuration in one instance and in a bottle configuration in another instance, i.e., by attaching the appropriate top and bottom sections to the body section.
  • the top and/or bottom sections of the seating system can be made from any of a variety of materials.
  • the end sections of a can-shaped seating system may be fabricated from plastic or fiberglass, while the end sections of a bottle-shaped seating system may be inflatable plastic elements (since bottle tops and bottoms generally have larger and more complex geometries than can tops and bottoms); however, the present invention is not limited to any particular material for the top and bottom end sections.
  • the decorations on the body section are typically designed to mimic a specific beverage container (e.g., a specific produce) are typically designed to be quickly and easily changed to allow for changes in promotional, advertising, sponsorship, novelty, or other purposes (e.g., the decorations may include decals, stencils, signage, holders for posters or other bills, electronic media, etc.).
  • the body section of the seating system may be substantially cylindrical as in many can and bottle configurations or may be other shapes, such as, for example, substantially square as in certain cartons or liquor bottles.
  • a base portion of the body section may include a flat surface so as to rest more easily on the ground or other surface.
  • the seating system typically includes at least one opening through which people can enter and exit.
  • This opening may be in the body section and/or in one or both of the end sections.
  • the opening may or may not be provided with a door or other covering (e.g., a walk-through screen).
  • the body section of the seating system includes a number of seats (e.g., a number of stadium seats of the type that might be used in sports stadiums, or perhaps specialized seating that might be an upgrade over other stadium seats) and optionally may include other amenities, such as, for example, an audio/video system (e.g., one or more flat screen TVs), a gaming system, a climate control system (e.g., heating, air conditioning), food storage/vending system (e.g., a refrigerator), food and beverage holders, a bathroom, etc.
  • an audio/video system e.g., one or more flat screen TVs
  • gaming system e.g., a gaming system
  • climate control system e.g., heating, air conditioning
  • food storage/vending system e.g., a refrigerator
  • food and beverage holders e.g., a bathroom, etc.
  • the body section typically (but not necessarily) includes an opening through which people seated inside of the seating system can view events happening outside of the seating system, such as, for example, sporting events, parades, etc.
  • the opening may or may not have a door or other covering (e.g., glass, plastic, screen, mesh, etc.).
  • a screen or mesh covering can be decorated on the outside to match the specific beverage container while still allowing people inside of the seating system to see out.
  • the body section of the seating system is modular so that it can be shipped or stored in pieces and then assembled as needed, although the body section alternatively may be fabricated in one piece.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary can-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • this embodiment is referred to in the figure as a FANCANTM.
  • Shown here is a side view (A) on the side having an opening to allow people inside to view events outside, a top end view (B), a bottom end view (C), a top cut-out view (D), and a cross-sectional view (E) at approximately the line marked “x.”
  • the top view (D) is marked to show the demarcations between the body section, the top end section, and the bottom end section.
  • the bottom end section (C) includes an opening and also includes a couple of steps (which may or may not be integral with the bottom end section) to facilitate entry and exit, while the top end section includes an element configured to look like a pop-top.
  • the outside of the body section, top end section, and/or bottom end section can be decorated, e.g., with a promotion, advertisement, sponsor, etc. (indicated by “NAME”).
  • NAME a promotion, advertisement, sponsor, etc.
  • optional flatscreen TVs are included in the body section.
  • the body section includes an outer shell (e.g., made of aluminum) and a floor with underlying floor supports to support the seating.
  • an outer shell e.g., made of aluminum
  • a floor with underlying floor supports to support the seating.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an alternate view of the can-shaped seating system of FIG. 1 .
  • the optional flat screen TVs and gaming system are highlighted.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a top end section for a can-shaped seating system, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a bottom end section for a can-shaped seating system, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention (in this example, a water bottle configuration).
  • a FANCANTM Shown here is a side view (A) on the side having an opening to allow people inside to view events outside, a top end view (B), a bottom end view (C), a top cut-out view (D), a cross-sectional view (E) at approximately the line marked “x,” and a back side view (F) on the side opposite the opening.
  • the top view (D) is marked to show the demarcations between the body section, the top end section, and the bottom end section.
  • the bottom end section (C) includes an opening and also includes a couple of steps (which may or may not be integral with the bottom end section) to facilitate entry and exit, while the top end section is configured to look like a water bottle top.
  • the outside of the body section, top end section, and/or bottom end section can be decorated, e.g., with a promotion, advertisement, sponsor, etc. (indicated by “NAME”).
  • NAME a promotion, advertisement, sponsor, etc.
  • optional flatscreen TVs are included in the body section.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic diagrams showing the configuration and relative dimensions of an alternative bottle-shaped seating system.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing various views of an inflatable top end section for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing various views of an inflatable bottom end section for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing additional details of the internal geometry inflatable top and bottom end sections for a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing side-by-side views of a can-shaped seating system and a bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with a reusable body section that can be used in both configurations.
  • FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative bottle-shaped seating system in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative bottle-shaped seating system in which the body section has a substantially square cross-section, as in certain cartons and liquor bottles. Shown here is a side view (A) on the side having an opening to allow people inside to view events outside, a bottom end view (C), a top view of just the body section (D).
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative can-shaped seating system that has openings at both ends and multiple rows of seating (which may be at different levels, e.g., as in stadium seating).
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 area schematic diagrams showing cross-sectional views of the alternative can-shaped seating system of FIG. 13 .
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary arrangement of can-shaped seating system “suites” such as might be placed in a stadium, exhibition hall, etc.
  • FIGS. 17-21 are schematic diagrams showing some details for fabrication of the outer shell of the body section, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment.
  • embodiments of the present invention may be designed or adapted to accept or include an elevation package to elevate the container-shaped seating system, e.g., if needed for proper or improved viewing or display.
  • the elevation package may include extra stairs.
  • seating systems can be fabricated as stand-alone structures (e.g., for situation in a field, stadium, parking lot, etc.) or can be portable, such as, for example, by placing the seating arrangement on a trailer or vehicle. It should be noted that the inventor considers trailers or vehicles having seating systems of the types described herein to be alternative embodiments of the present invention.
  • the top and/or bottom sections may include other decorative features, such as, for example, an element configured to look like a straw, an element configured to look like beverage pouring out of the beverage container, an element configured to look like lips drinking from the beverage container, etc.
  • the body section may include other decorative features, such as, for example, an element configured to look like a hand holding the beverage container, an element configured to look like ice cubes cooling the beverage container, etc.
  • decorative features typically would be added to the generic seating system (e.g., an inflatable attached to the section) although some may be integral with the fabricated body section and/or end section.

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