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Lounge chair

Lounge chair description/claims

The present invention relates generally to the field of lounge chairs and, more particularly, to adjustable height lounge chairs.

Lounge chairs having adjustable reclining back portions are well known fixtures on patios and around swimming pools. Another common use for lounge chairs is at retirement villages and nursing homes where elderly or infirm people recline on such chairs for relaxation. U.S. Pat, Nos. 6,860,567; 6,370,714; and 6,840,580 all show examples of lounge chairs common in the art. While these types of lounge chairs enhance the comfort of the user, entering and exiting these chairs can be awkward and/or difficult for many people, especially those people who are taller or shorter than the average person. Additionally, people who have back or knee trouble or are elderly may find the difficulties of entering and exiting these chairs to be prohibitive and will decide to forgo the comfort of these chairs. Another difficulty often encountered when entering and exiting these known types of lounge chairs is navigating around the stationary armrest.

There is a need in the art for a lounge chair wherein the height of the seat portion may be readily adjustable to accommodate people having different heights and/or those with health problems. There is a further need in the art for a lounge chair having movable armrests to facilitate entering and exiting from the chair.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a lounge chair, which facilitates entrance and exiting therefrom to assist users having health difficulties and/or users who are elderly.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a lounge chair having an adjustable height seat portion.

It is yet another object of the invention to provide a lounge chair having a movable armrest.

In addition to the various objects and advantages of the invention which have been described in some specific detail above it should be noted that various other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing Figures and with the appended claims.

Briefly, and in accordance with the forgoing objects of the invention, there is provided a height adjustable lounge chair comprising a frame member and a seat portion positioned on the frame member. The seat portion has a first and second end. A back portion is connected to either the first end of the seat portion or the frame member. A plurality of leg members support the frame member. These leg members are adjustable to raise and lower the lounge chair. A pair of armrests may be provided which extend along the seat portion of the lounge chair. At least one or both of these armrests may be movable in an outward direction away from the chair to facilitate entering and exiting of the lounge chair.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the lounge chair of the invention.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the lounge chair of the invention.

FIG. 3A shows a partial view of the movable armrest according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3B shows a partial view of the movable armrest according to a second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3C shows a partial view of the movable armrest according to a third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4A shows a partial view of an adjustable leg according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4B shows a partial view of an adjustable leg according to a second embodiment of the invention.

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