US4715652A
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Portable stadium seat with tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-27
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2005-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A comfortable, lightweight and portable stadium seat with a slidably removable tray for spectator use is disclosed. This seat contains back rest and seat bottom portions with cushions attached to interconnected tubular rails so that the seat is collapsible for easy carrying. In addition the tray is mounted under the seat bottom portion in such a manner that it can be pulled out as needed to extend in front of the spectator for holding food and drinks. A safety feature consisting of a spring-loaded hook-like fastener mounted on the bottom of the seat and keeps the seat from tipping over backwards while in use.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; and a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray which fits into the grooves between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat portion to hold food and drink.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; and a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray which fits into the grooves between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat portion to hold food and drink.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The portable stadium seat of claim 1 which collapses by folding the back rest portion over the seat bottom portion by means of rods or rivets connecting the interconnecting tubular elements or support rails of the seat bottoms and back rest portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
184 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray which fits into the grooves between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat bottom portion, to hold food and drink.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
184 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray which fits into the grooves between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat bottom portion, to hold food and drink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
192 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray having a hole in the front portion thereof which fits into the groove between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat bottom portion, to hold food and drink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
192 words
A portable stadium seat comprised of: a seat bottom portion consisting of a covered seat cushion mounted on two support pieces running from front to back on each side of said cushion, each support piece containing a groove on the inner side thereof, a flat encasement piece connecting both support pieces, said encasement having attached at the front middle thereof a spring-loaded hook-like fastener member which, when in the downward "OPEN" position attaches to the underside of a stadium seat and two tubular elements or rails attached to each side of the encasement piece running from front to back of the encasement piece; a back rest portion consisting of a curved cushion which is mounted to the two upper ends of a U-shaped support rail or tubular element, said back portion being attached to the seat bottom portion by means of connecting elements such as rods or rivets; and a tray having a hole in the front portion thereof which fits into the groove between the two support pieces of the seat bottom portion, which can be slidably extended from the front of the seat bottom portion, to hold food and drink.
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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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |