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Collapsible chair and methodCollapsible chair and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080169687, Collapsible chair and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The field of this invention relates to a chair where the back of the chair can be pivoted from a fully collapsed position, for packing and shipping purposes, located directly against the seat of the chair to an upright, adjustable position, that is within the normal position of usage. The nature of this invention allows the chair to have armrests attached or not attached. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONA typical chair has a seat and a back rest. This configuration of a chair is not conducive to shipping after being manufactured for the reason that an assembled chair inherently occupies a substantial amount of space. It is common for chairs to be manufactured in overseas manufacturing facilities meaning that the chairs are required to be put into cartons and then shipped by shipping containers to the United States or their final destination. The size of the shipping carton for a chair, which contains a back fastened to a seat in the normal upright manner, is of a significant size and therefore limits the number of shipping cartons that can be placed within a shipping container. This increased carton size directly correlates with the shipping cost and results in significantly higher cost per chair. In today's manufacturing environment, it is common practice to detach the chair back from the seat. The back can then be placed against the seat and packaged with the other chair components with the resulting in a significantly more compact unit for purposes of shipping. Once the disassembled chair reaches the retailer or end user, either the retailer or the consumer is required to then assemble the chair. Assembly usually requires properly positioning the chair components and using several bolt type fasteners to be installed and tightened. End users find this process to be undesirable, time consuming and even difficult for those certain individuals that have a minimal amount of mechanical aptitude. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention pertains to an office chair. The chair comprises a seat. The chair comprises a back that is attached to the seat which is foldable from essentially an open vertical position to a collapsed horizontal position relative to the seat and the back defines a plane. The chair comprises a foldable armrests attached to the seat and the back that move with the back between the open position and the collapsed position as the back moves between the open position and the collapsed position and the armrests are below the plane in the collapsed position. The present invention pertains a method for moving an office chair. The method comprises the steps of folding a back from essentially an open vertical position to a collapsed horizontal position relative to a seat that is attached to the back. There is the step of folding armrests attached to the seat and the back that move with the back between the open position and the collapsed position as the back moves between the open position and the collapsed position. One armrest option allows the armrests to attach independently of the pivoting mechanism and allow the design to have a range of flexibility as it applies to the armrest style and functionality. Another armrest option allows the armrests to attach to the backrest and seat bottom in a fashion similar to most chair armrests. The uniqueness of this armrest design provides a pivot point on the inside surface of the armrest that allows the armrest to fold to a completely collapsed form and open into a fully usable position in one fluid motion. This armrest design automatically accommodates the adjustability feature of this chair design by allowing the backrest to adjust to several recline positions without any consumer adjustment. Since the armrests are attached to the backrest and seat, this design also provides structural integrity to the overall chair design. The invention creates a solution to a common shipping issue by reducing its shipping cube size and more importantly provides a quick, easy and time saving method for the consumer to set up the chair without the use of tools or fasteners. This is a very desirable product attribute for the consumer and an advantageous feature for the manufacturing facility and retailer. Both the trade and consumer benefits substantially from this chair design. The trade/Retailer benefits from attractive manufacturing and shipping cost structures.
The trade/Retailer can offer an easy to set up chair to the consumer—a benefit that is very appealing and offers a unique marketing appeal.
The trade/ Retailer benefits from reduced inventory space requirements for this style chair.
The consumer can quickly and easily assemble the chair without the need for tools or fasteners. This design allows the user to begin its use very quickly and easily.
The consumer has the ability through this invention to pivot the backrest to a position that is conducive to their work environment and comfort range.
The consumer benefits from a chair design that has the flexibility to add armrests in a range of styles.
The Foldable Style armrests allow the chair to have a traditional design and appearance yet have the ability to fold and adjust with the movement features of the chair.
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