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Travel chair attachable to a suitcase

USPTO Application #: 20070090675
Title: Travel chair attachable to a suitcase
Abstract: A portable chair attachable to a suitcase. One embodiment includes a foldable wheeled frame configured to rotate around a single axis, a fabric chair back, and a strap to secure the chair to a suitcase. (end of abstract)



Agent: Black Lowe & Graham, PLLC - Seattle, WA, US
Inventors: Ganelle Graves-York, Ronald Harris
USPTO Applicaton #: 20070090675 - Class: 297397000 (USPTO)

Travel chair attachable to a suitcase description/claims


The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070090675, Travel chair attachable to a suitcase.

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PRIORITY CLAIM

[0001] The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/674,222 filed Apr. 22, 2005, which is herein incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates generally to portable chairs and, more specifically, to a portable chair attachable to a suitcase.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Traveling with small children, especially in an airport, can be demanding. There are devices to aid parents traveling with small children. U.S. Pat. No. 5,407,039 to Alper et al. (herein incorporated by reference) teaches a wheeled suitcase designed to allow attachment of a child seat. U.S. Pat. No. 5,988,657 to Henkel (herein incorporated by reference) teaches a suitcase adapted to be reconfigured to form a seat suitable for a child. U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,313 to Lenz et al. (herein incorporated by reference) teaches a child seat attachable to a suitcase, including a harness to secure a child to the seat and straps to secure the seat to a suitcase. While these devices are useful, what is needed is an improved travel chair attachable to a suitcase.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] Preferred and alternative embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a chair frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0006] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C show top, bottom, and side views, respectively, of a tray table according to at least one embodiment of the present invention; and

[0009] FIG. 5 shows a side perspective view of a frame and five point harness according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0010] One aspect of an embodiment of the invention includes a chair comprising a foldable seat rotatable around a single axis, including a pair of wheeled front legs so the device can be pushed or pulled, a strap for attaching the seat to a suitcase, and a belt for securing a child to the seat.

[0011] In another aspect of the invention, a brake is provided for greater control of the wheeled device.

[0012] In accordance with further aspects of the invention, the chair includes a headrest, and a closable pouch or bag attachable to the underside of the headrest.

[0013] In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the chair includes arm rests and a tray table with cup holder attachable to the armrests.

[0014] In accordance with still further aspects of the invention, the chair includes a closable pouch or bag attachable to the underside of the seat.

[0015] In accordance with yet other aspects of the invention, the chair includes a bar to which toys may be attached.

[0016] In accordance with further aspects of the invention, a visor or canopy is provided to shield a child from the weather.

[0017] In accordance with still further aspects of the invention, all of the elements may be removed and are easily detachable and washable.

[0018] In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the tray table includes a video screen or television viewable from the seat.

[0019] In accordance with further aspects of the invention, an adjustable footrest may be provided to provide support for a child's feet.

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