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Novelty chair

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-06
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1997-12-06
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Abstract

Abstract A novelty chair simulating a conventional water closet having a cushioned seat and backrest. Support arms may be provided and the chair may be mounted on a base for better stability. The chair may also be rotatably mounted on the base.

Inventors

  • 👤 Charles F. Rose

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C5/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
A novelty chair comprising: a base, said base consisting of the main base of a conventional water closet and which includes a bowl portion, and a trap a cushioned seat covering said bowl portion simulating the conventional seat of the water closet, secured to said base said cushioned seat providing a generally inperforate support surface; an upright cushioned backrest extending upwardly from the rear of said cushioned seat simulating the raised lid of a conventional water closet; and support means connected to said main base and to said backrest for supporting said backrest in its upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 97 words
A novelty chair comprising: a base, said base consisting of the main base of a conventional water closet and which includes a bowl portion, and a trap a cushioned seat covering said bowl portion simulating the conventional seat of the water closet, secured to said base said cushioned seat providing a generally inperforate support surface; an upright cushioned backrest extending upwardly from the rear of said cushioned seat simulating the raised lid of a conventional water closet; and support means connected to said main base and to said backrest for supporting said backrest in its upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
In the chair of claim 1 wherein the main support base is fixedly mounted on a base greater in area extent than said main support base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
In the chair of claim 2 including rotary means associated with said chair for rotating said main base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
In the chair of claim 1 wherein said upright backrest is foldable to a position abutting against the upper surface of said seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 39 words
In the chair of claim 1 wherein a pair of arm rests are coupled to said upright backrest, each of said arm rests extending from opposite sides of said backrest to opposite sides of said seat, and extending forwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 29 words
In the chair of claim 5 wherein each of said arm rests include a generally horizontal arm extending along at least a portion of each of said arm rests.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 22 words
In the chair of claim 6 wherein each of said arm rests are of metallic material and fixed to said support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 27 words
In the chair of claim 1 wherein both said seat and said backrest have an outer configuration simulating the seat and lid of a conventional water closet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
In the chair of claim 8 wherein both said seat and said backrest have an interior of foamed material covered on the outer surface by flexible cloth-like material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 17 words
In the chair of claim 1 wherein the trap is sealed off to create a storage compartment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 171 words
A novelty chair comprising: a base, said base consisting of the main base of a conventional water closet and which includes a bowl portion and a trap portion; and a cushioned seat covering said bowl portion simulating the conventional seat of the water closet, secured to said base, said cushioned seat providing a generally imperforate support surface; an upright cushioned backrest extending upwardly from the rear of said cushioned seat simulating the raised lid of a conventional water closet; and support means connected to said main base and to said backrest for supporting said backrest in its upright position, wherein the base is fixedly mounted on a base greater in area extent than said main support base; and a pair of arm rests are coupled to said upright backrest, each of said arm rests extending from opposite sides of said backrest to opposite sides of said seat, and extending forwardly, wherein both said seat and said backrest have an outer configuration simulating the seat and lid of a conventional water closet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 171 words
A novelty chair comprising: a base, said base consisting of the main base of a conventional water closet and which includes a bowl portion and a trap portion; and a cushioned seat covering said bowl portion simulating the conventional seat of the water closet, secured to said base, said cushioned seat providing a generally imperforate support surface; an upright cushioned backrest extending upwardly from the rear of said cushioned seat simulating the raised lid of a conventional water closet; and support means connected to said main base and to said backrest for supporting said backrest in its upright position, wherein the base is fixedly mounted on a base greater in area extent than said main support base; and a pair of arm rests are coupled to said upright backrest, each of said arm rests extending from opposite sides of said backrest to opposite sides of said seat, and extending forwardly, wherein both said seat and said backrest have an outer configuration simulating the seat and lid of a conventional water closet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 17 words
In the claim of claim 11, wherein the trap is sealed off to form a storage compartment.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1983-09-09 1984-03-10 1984-09-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-09-09 1988-03-10 1988-09-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-09-09 1992-03-10 1992-09-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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