U.S. patent application number 12/954708 was filed with the patent office on 2012-05-31 for air inflatable reclining shampoo chair.
Invention is credited to Jui-Lin Pao.
Application Number | 20120133190 12/954708 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46126114 |
Filed Date | 2012-05-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120133190 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pao; Jui-Lin |
May 31, 2012 |
AIR INFLATABLE RECLINING SHAMPOO CHAIR
Abstract
A reclining shampoo chair includes an air inflatable inclined
main body comprising a head, a tail, a curved member extending the
head to terminate at top of a rear surface of the main body, and at
least one air inflation valve; and a horizontal support formed with
the tail. The main body further includes a plurality of parallel
air bladders of convex surface communicating with each other.
Inventors: |
Pao; Jui-Lin; (Kaohsiung,
TW) |
Family ID: |
46126114 |
Appl. No.: |
12/954708 |
Filed: |
November 26, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
297/411.46 ;
297/411.2; 297/452.41 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 4/54 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
297/411.46 ;
297/452.41; 297/411.2 |
International
Class: |
A47C 4/54 20060101
A47C004/54; A47C 7/54 20060101 A47C007/54 |
Claims
1. A reclining chair comprising: an air inflatable inclined main
body (1) comprising a head (10), a tail (11), a curved member (15)
extending the head (10) to terminate at a top of a rear surface of
the main body (1), and at least one air inflation valve (12); and a
horizontal support (3) formed with the tail (11).
2. The reclining chair of claim 1, wherein the main body (1)
further comprises a plurality of parallel air bladders (13)
communicating with each other.
3. The reclining chair of claim 2, wherein the air bladders (13)
have a longitudinal U-shaped cross-section.
4. The reclining chair of claim 2, wherein the main body (1)
further comprises a plurality of diaphragms (14) each formed
between any two adjacent air bladders (13) for separation, and
wherein the at least one air inflation valve comprises a plurality
of air inflation valves (1) each formed on a surface of the air
bladder (13).
5. The reclining chair of claim 1, further comprising a plurality
of glides (4) disposed on a bottom of each of the main body (1) and
the horizontal support (3).
6. The reclining chair of claim 1, further comprising a head rest
(2) disposed on the head (10) of the main body (1).
7. The reclining chair of claim 6, wherein the head rest (2) is air
inflatable.
8. The reclining chair of claim 6, wherein the head rest (2) is
stuffed.
9. The reclining chair of claim 1, wherein the horizontal support
(3) is air inflatable.
10. The reclining chair of claim 1, wherein the main body (1)
further comprises two arm rests (5) disposed respective sides.
11. The reclining chair of claim 10, wherein the arm rests (5) are
stuffed.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The invention relates to reclining chairs and more
particularly to an air inflatable reclining shampoo chair for both
adults and children.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A person may sit on a chair in front of a sink and bend the
head over the top of the sink prior to shampooing. However, water
and bubbles generated by the shampoo when mixing with water may
enter the eyes to cause irritation and/or enter the nose to block
breathing. This occurs more frequently with children. Thus, many
children are afraid of shampooing.
[0005] For ease of shampooing, a wide variety of reclining chairs
are commercially available. However, many of them are fixed in
shape. This can occupy precious living space in the home. Thus, the
need for improvement still exists.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is therefore one object of the invention to provide a
reclining shampoo chair comprising an air inflatable inclined main
body comprising a head, a tail, a curved member extending from the
head to terminate at a top of a rear surface of the main body, and
at least one air inflation valve; and a horizontal support formed
with the tail.
[0007] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the
invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description taken with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining
shampoo chair according to a first preferred embodiment of the
invention;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of FIG. 1;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a front end view of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an adult resting on the
chair;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a child resting on the
chair with an adult sitting beside the child;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining
shampoo chair according to a second preferred embodiment of the
invention;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the main
body of FIG. 6; and
[0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an air inflatable reclining
shampoo chair according to a third preferred embodiment of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, an air inflatable reclining
shampoo chair in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of
the invention comprises the following components as discussed in
detail below.
[0017] A main body 1 is formed of rubber and has an inclined
surface (i.e., having a substantially triangular longitudinal
cross-section). The main body 1 comprises a plurality of parallel
air bladders 13 on its inclined surface facing upward. Each air
bladder 13 has a convex surface. The inclined surface of the main
body 1 formed by the air bladders 13 has two upward projecting
sides. That is, the inclined surface of the main body 1 has a
longitudinal U-shaped cross-section. Internal regions of the air
bladders 13 communicate each other. Upper ends of the air bladders
13 are formed as a head 10 and lower ends thereof are formed as a
tail 11. A curved member 15 is extended from the upper end of each
air bladder 13 to terminate at top of a rear surface of the main
body 1. A laterally projecting arm rest 5 is formed at either side
of the main body 1 (i.e., at either side of the air bladders 13).
The arm rests 5 are stuffed with cotton, synthetic fibers, etc. so
as to be relatively firm. At least one (one is shown) air inflation
valve 12 is formed on the rear surface of the main body 1. A
plurality of glides 4 are formed on the bottom of the main body
1.
[0018] A horizontal support 3 is formed with the tail 11. The
internal region of the horizontal support 3 communicates with that
of the main body 1. That is, inflation of the main body 1 by air
will also inflate the horizontal support 3. The horizontal support
3 is adapted to support the legs and/or the buttocks. A plurality
of glides 4 are formed on the bottom of the horizontal support
3.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 4 specifically, an adult is shown resting
upon the reclining shampoo chair. It is seen that a lower portion
of the head of the adult is supported by the curved members 15, the
torso thereof rests upon both the main body 1 and the horizontal
support 3, and the legs thereof are supported by the ground. Thus,
another individual may easily shampoo the hair of the adult.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 5 specifically, a child is shown resting
upon the reclining shampoo chair. It is seen that a lower portion
of the head of the child is supported by the curved members 15, the
remaining parts thereof rest upon both the main body 1 and the
horizontal support 3, and both hands thereof rest upon the arm
rests 5. Thus, an adult may easily shampoo the hair of the
child.
[0021] The reclining shampoo chair can be installed easily and
quickly by pumping air thereinto prior to use. Similarly, it can be
deflated and folded into a compact form for saving storage space
when not in use.
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, an air inflatable reclining
shampoo chair in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of
the invention is shown. The characteristics of the second preferred
embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first
preferred embodiment except for the following: A plurality of
diaphragms 14 are provided, each between two adjacent air bladders
13 for fluidic separation purposes. Each air bladder 13 can be
inflated by a corresponding air inflation valve 12. A substantially
rectangular, hollow head rest 2 is provided on the inclined surface
of the main body 1 proximate to the curved members 15. The head
rest 2 is also inflatable and is made of the same material as the
main body 1. The internal region of the head rest 2 communicates
with that of the air bladder 13. Thus, inflation of the air
bladders 13 also inflates the head rest 2.
[0023] Alternatively, the head rest 2 can be stuffed with cotton,
synthetic fibers, etc. so as to be relatively firm.
[0024] It is envisaged that the head of an individual can be
supported by the head rest 2 in a comfortable manner by resting
upon both the main body 1 and the horizontal support 3 when
shampooing.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 8, an air inflatable reclining shampoo
chair in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the
invention is shown. The characteristics of the third preferred
embodiment are substantially the same as those of the second
preferred embodiment except for the following: The internal region
of the main body 1 does not communicate with that of the horizontal
support 3. Thus, a plurality of air inflation valves 30 are
provided on the horizontal support 3.
[0026] While the invention has been described in terms of preferred
embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
invention can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and
scope of the appended claims.
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