US3897102A
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Chair or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a chair, more particularly, to a lounge chair which is made of a frame and a flexible material, such as canvas, associated with the frame for supporting the body of a person. The chair has a back portion which is formed with a first aperture shaped to enable a person who lies flat on his stomach to rest his head while being able to see through the first aperture. The back portion also comprises second and third apertures which are adapted to permit passing the arms of the person therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Lemaire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/64; A47C17/66; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A chair or the like comprising a frame, a relatively thin flexible material associated with said frame for supporting the body of a person, said chair including a pivotally connected back portion, said back portion formed with a first aperture above said pivotal connection, said aperture being shaped to enable a person who lies flat on his stomach to rest his head on a portion of said flexible material surrounding said first aperture while being able to see through said first aperture, said pivotally connected back portion also including second and third apertures adjacent said pivotal connection adapted to permit passing the arms of the person therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A chair or the like comprising a frame, a relatively thin flexible material associated with said frame for supporting the body of a person, said chair including a pivotally connected back portion, said back portion formed with a first aperture above said pivotal connection, said aperture being shaped to enable a person who lies flat on his stomach to rest his head on a portion of said flexible material surrounding said first aperture while being able to see through said first aperture, said pivotally connected back portion also including second and third apertures adjacent said pivotal connection adapted to permit passing the arms of the person therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, wherein said first, second and third apertures are rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, wherein said flexible material is a sheet of canvas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, wherein said flexible material is a body supporting web.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, wherein said first aperture is shaped to enable said person to rest his forehead on a portion of said flexible material surrounding said first aperture above said first opening and his chin on a portion of said flexible material below said first opening while still being able to see througH said first opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, which comprises a cushion disposed in said chair, said cushion being movable to serve as a rest for the stomach when said person is lying on his stomach and as a rest for the neck and shoulders when said person is in sitting posture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A chair or the like according to claim 6, which comprises an adjustable book holder enabling said person while in said sitting posture to read said book without having to hold it in his hands.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A chair or the like according to claim 7, wherein said book holder consists of a first arm which is attached to the back of said chair, a second arm pivotally connected to the end of said first arm, a U-shaped member pivotally connected to said second arm and a clear vinyl pouch engaged over said U-shaped member and capable of holding a book opened.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
A chair or the like according to claim 6, which comprises a pair of moving belts mounted to extend between the top of said back and the lower portion of said back, said cushion being attached to said moving belts to be movable between a lower position when said person is lying on his stomach and an upper position when said person is in said sitting posture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A chair or the like according to claim 9, which comprises transverse slits formed in the back portion of said flexible material, said belts slidable through said slits and over the top of said back, thus enabling free movement of said belts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A chair or the like according to claim 3, which comprises pads applied to said canvas above and below said first aperture to respectively support the front and chin of said person.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
A chair or the like according to claim 3, wherein said first aperture is longer than the head of said person, and elastic bands are sewn to cover the upper and lower portions of said first apertures, said bands to respectively support the forehead and chin of said person.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A chair or the like according to claim 1, wherein said apertures are only delineated to enable a person to cut said openings whenever desired.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |