US20190090667A1

US20190090667A1 - Camp chair with blanket

Info

Publication number: US20190090667A1
Application number: US16/137,843
Authority: US
Inventors: Jennifer Mason; Mary Billingsley McDaniel
Original assignee: Walmart Apollo LLC
Current assignee: Walmart Apollo LLC
Priority date: 2017-09-22
Filing date: 2018-09-21
Publication date: 2019-03-28
Also published as: WO2019060666A1

Abstract

Systems and methods herein provide a portable chair having a ridged collapsible frame and a seat and back support portion made of compressible material attached thereto. The compressible material may include one or more fastening systems corresponding to a fastening system attached to one or more removable accessories, for example a cover, storage compai iment, and the like. One or more accessories may be stored in a storage compartment integrated into the compressible material and/or in a removable storage compartment fastened to the portable chair. Example covers include covers that provide warmth, covers having an ultraviolet protection factor, covers providing insect protection, covers providing moisture protection, and more.

Description

BACKGROUND

A portable chair, or camp chair, typically provides portable seating in a minimal form factor. A camp chair may expand and contract in order to collapse for storage and transport. Generally, a camp chair comprises a frame with permanently attached fabric that serves as a seat and back of the chair, and often the frame will include two arm rests as well.

SUMMARY

Examples of this disclosure provide a camp chair having a removably attached blanket. In some examples, a fastening system may be implemented along a portion of the seat material of the camp chair to adjoin a removable blanket to the chair. The removable blanket may be stored within an enclosure implemented within the seat material or in a separate pouch affixed to the chair in some examples.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is an exemplary diagram illustrating a portable chair with a fastening system for a blanket in accordance with the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a portable chair with an accessory system in accordance with the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a portable chair with a blanket in accordance with the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an embedded storage space of a portable chair with a blanket in accordance with the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an external storage space for a portable chair with a blanket in accordance with the disclosure.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Examples of the disclosure provide a customizable camp chair with blanket attachment that provides interchangeable options for attaching various blankets and accessories to a portable chair, or camp chair. In one example, the customizable camp chair has a fastening system for fastening a blanket or other accessory to the chair. The camp chair with blanket provides options for adding comfort, warmth, and weather shielding to a portable chair. In some examples, the blanket or accessory fastens along a side of the portable chair and may be unrolled or placed over a person seated in the chair. The removable blanket may be removed for cleaning and/or storage.
In other examples, the removable blanket attachment may provide an alternate or interchangeable appearance and/or functionality for the portable chair. The blanket or material attachment may serve to provide warmth, shield from moisture, act as a barrier to insects, provide sun protection, or any other various function.
Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary diagram illustrates a portable chair with a fastening system for blanket or accessory attachment. Chair 100 includes a frame 102. The frame 102 may be an expandable and contractible structure, such as a collapsible frame for a portable chair. Frame 102 may include arm rests 104. Seat 106 is coupled to or affixed to frame 102 to provide a surface area with bottom and back support. In some examples, seat 106 may provide configurable bottom and/or back support, such as through customizable inflation of one or more regions of seat 106. Seat 106 may be comprised of any suitable fabric or material. Seat 106 includes fastening system 108.
Fastening system 108 may be any suitable fastener for temporarily or removably attaching a blanket or other material or accessory to chair 100. For example, without limitation, fastening system 108 may include a zipper, Velcro, snaps, buttons, or any other suitable fastener. A blanket or other material may have a corresponding fastening system implemented along an edge of the material. When the fastening system of the chair and the corresponding fastening system of the blanket or material are coupled together, the fastening systems hold the blanket or material in place relative to the chair until unfastened. In the example of a zipper, one half of the zipper mechanism may be disposed along a portion of the seat material of chair 100, while the other half of the zipper mechanism is disposed along an edge of a blanket or other material, in order to connect the blanket to the chair when the zipper is fastened.
FIG. 2 illustrates a portable chair with an accessory system. In some examples, the chair may include one or more accessory pouches 202, as illustrated in FIG. 2. A fastening system 204 may be disposed along a portion of the seat material to removably attach and detach accessories. The accessories may be stored in one or more of the pouches when not in use. The pouches may be permanently affixed to a portion of the seat material of the chair or may be removably attached to a portion of the chair frame or seat material of the chair. For example, a pouch may have a fastening system that removably attaches the pouch to the seat material. In another example, a pouch may have straps, loops, or rings that go around a portion of the chair frame.
In other examples, the seat material of the chair may have a slit or slot or other access point or opening to accommodate internal storage of and access to an accessory.
FIG. 3 illustrates a portable chair with a blanket 302. The fastening system may be disposed along a portion of the seat material to removably attach and detach accessories, such as a blanket. The blanket, when attached, may be held in place by the fastening system for use with the chair. When unfastened and detached, the blanket may be stored in a compartment associated with the chair or in a separate compartment.
The blanket or material configured for attachment may be comprised of any suitable material, having any number of colors, patterns, textures, and designs. The material may be, for example, without limitation, brushed fleece, muslin, cotton, polyester, microfiber, plastic, mesh, netting, or any other suitable type of material. For example, the material may be configured with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) to provide protection from sun exposure. In other examples, the material may be comprised of a waterproof, water repellent, or water-resistant material to shield a user from moisture.
The interchangeable nature of the detachable blanket and fastening system of the portable chair allows for one chair to be configured for different settings and environments by switching out the accessory attachment.
FIG. 4 illustrates an embedded storage space of a portable chair with a blanket. The portable chair 400 may have a seat material configured to provide an internal housing 402 for storage of an accessory, such as a blanket. In this example, the storage housing is implemented substantially near the fastening system. In some examples, the fastening system may be incorporated into the storage housing providing storage of the accessory without detaching the accessory from the fastening system.
As an example, a blanket may be detached from the fastening system and stowed in the internal housing of the seat material of the portable chair. In another example, the fastening system may be implemented within a portion of the internal housing, affixing the accessory to the chair at an internal location relative to the seat material of the chair while providing access to the accessory through the opening of the internal housing.
The internal housing may be formed by having a material of the seat cover configured to provide a sealable enclosure, with access into the interior portion of the enclosure when the sealable portion is open.
FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an external storage space for a portable chair with a blanket. The portable chair 500 may have a seat material that includes a fastening system for removably attaching an accessory, such as a blanket. An external pouch 502 may be attached to the portable chair for storage of the accessory when not in use.

Additional Examples

In some examples, when out camping or at a sporting event, a user has options to keep warm or dry in any type of weather or environment by using the portable chair with assessor attachments. In the example of a blanket, the storage compartment may be unzipped or opened, and the blanket unrolled or unfolded from storage for use. If the blanket requires cleaning, it can be detached from the fastening system. When not in use, the blanket can be rolled or folded back into the storage compartment.
In some examples, the storage compartment is embedded in the seat of the chair itself. In other examples, the storage compai iment may be separate from the seat material of the chair, such as a pouch on the side of the chair.
Alternatively, or in addition to the other examples described herein, examples include any combination of the following:

- wherein the seat region comprises a back support region;
- wherein the removable attachment is at least one cover;
- wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured with an ultraviolet protection factor;
- wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide insect protection;
- wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide warmth;
- at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide moisture protection;
- wherein the removable attachment is washable;
- wherein the removable attachment is a storage compaiiment configured to store accessories therein;
- wherein the storage compartment comprises an accessory fastening system that couples with a removable accessory having a corresponding accessory fastening system.

In addition to interchangeable functionality provided by the removably attached blanket, such as due to the nature of the material used, customizable aesthetics may also be realized. Interchangeable blanket attachments may provide for different patterns or themes, such as corresponding to different seasons, holidays, teams, affiliations, and the like.
When introducing elements of aspects of the disclosure or the examples thereof, the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. The term “exemplary” is intended to mean “an example of” The phrase “one or more of the following: A, B, and C” means “at least one of A and/or at least one of B and/or at least one of C.”
Having described aspects of the disclosure in detail, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of aspects of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims. As various changes could be made in the above constructions, products, and methods without departing from the scope of aspects of the disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A portable chair with accessory system comprising:

a portable chair having a rigid collapsible frame;

a fastening system implemented on the portable chair; and

a removable attachment with a corresponding fastening system to the fastening system implemented on the portable chair.

2. The portable chair of claim 1 wherein the removable attachment is at least one cover.

3. The portable chair of claim 2 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured with an ultraviolet protection factor.

4. The portable chair of claim 2 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide insect protection.

5. The portable chair of claim 2 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide warmth.

6. The portable chair of claim 2 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide moisture protection.

7. The portable chair of claim 1 wherein the removable attachment is washable.

8. The portable chair of claim 1 wherein the removable attachment is a storage compartment configured to store accessories therein.

9. The portable chair of claim 8 wherein the storage compai linent comprises an accessory fastening system that couples with a removable accessory having a corresponding accessory fastening system.

10. The portable chair of claim 8 wherein the removable accessory is at least one cover.

11. A customizable chair accessory system comprising:

a portable chair, including a collapsible ridged frame and a fastening system;

a storage compartment implemented on the portable chair; and

a removable accessory configured to attach to the fastening system and compress for storage in the storage compartment.

12. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 11 wherein the removable accessory is at least one cover.

13. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 12 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured with an ultraviolet protection factor.

14. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 12 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide insect protection.

15. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 12 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide warmth.

16. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 12 wherein at least one of the at least one cover comprises material that is configured to provide moisture protection.

17. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 11 wherein the removable accessory is washable.

18. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 11 further comprising:

a second fastening system implemented on the portable chair; and

a removable attachment with a second corresponding fastening system to the second fastening system implemented on the portable chair.

19. The customizable chair accessory system of claim 18 wherein the removable attachment is a second storage compai inient.

20. A portable chair with accessory system comprising:

a portable chair having a rigid collapsible frame;

a fastening system implemented on the portable chair; and

a storage compartment implemented on the portable chair; and

a removable cover configured to attach to the fastening system and compress for storage in the storage compartment, wherein the cover is washable and comprises material configured to provide protection from at least one of: moisture, cold, ultraviolet light, and insects.