US4941222A
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Portable lounge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-21
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Granted: 1990-07-17
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Expires: 2007-10-21
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a portable lounge with body supports which are adjustable to conform with body frames of different girths and heights. It is ergonomically correct to alleviate stress on the lower back, head, neck and legs by reducing pressure while relaxing.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A. Prager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/50; A47C7/506; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/90; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/90; Y10S5/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
In a portable lounge having a body support portion with an upper surface for supporting a body of a user, and having a frame with generally parallel sides joined to a head portion and lower portion, said sides having portions being adjustable relative to each other and said sides being provided with legs to maintain the stability of the lounge in various configurations, the improvement which comprises incorporating in the body support portion a first cylindrical supine cervical or neck support and a second cylindrical prone abdominal/lumbar support, each said first and second support being disposed at a right angle to the parallel sides, adjusting means for each support comprising two parallel channel-shaped tracks formed by strips of fabric affixed to an upper side of the upper support portion surface with each track receiving a T-shaped runner flange affixed to a bottom end of each support with the upper bar of the T being in the channel for allowing these two supports to be moved in a horizontal direction along the surface of the lounge by an exertion of a substantial force on the runners and to retain the position selected without movement and an aperture means near an upper end of the body support portion which is adapted to receive the face of the user and permits a frontal support of the head of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
In a portable lounge having a body support portion with an upper surface for supporting a body of a user, and having a frame with generally parallel sides joined to a head portion and lower portion, said sides having portions being adjustable relative to each other and said sides being provided with legs to maintain the stability of the lounge in various configurations, the improvement which comprises incorporating in the body support portion a first cylindrical supine cervical or neck support and a second cylindrical prone abdominal/lumbar support, each said first and second support being disposed at a right angle to the parallel sides, adjusting means for each support comprising two parallel channel-shaped tracks formed by strips of fabric affixed to an upper side of the upper support portion surface with each track receiving a T-shaped runner flange affixed to a bottom end of each support with the upper bar of the T being in the channel for allowing these two supports to be moved in a horizontal direction along the surface of the lounge by an exertion of a substantial force on the runners and to retain the position selected without movement and an aperture means near an upper end of the body support portion which is adapted to receive the face of the user and permits a frontal support of the head of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The lounge of claim 1 wherein the body support portion and frame includes a base, a rest surface provided at one end of said base, and at least one means of connection between the base and the rest surface, which is adapted to permit a regulation of an inclination of the rest surface with respect to the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The lounge of claim 1 wherein cantilevered arm rests are provided on each side of the head portion of the lounge for supporting the arms of the user when the arms are extended above the head of the user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The lounge of claim 1 wherein the channel has an opening big enough to accomodate the thickness of the stem of the T, but small enough to hold the upper bar of the T in the channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The lounge of claim 4 wherein the lounge is provided with horizontal arm rests for utilization when the lounge is in a chair configuration, and wherein the T-shaped flanges are made of a stiff material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-16 | 1994-01-15 | 1994-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-16 | 1998-01-15 | 1998-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-16 | 2002-01-15 | 2002-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |