U.S. patent application number 14/055759 was filed with the patent office on 2014-04-17 for handicap accessible bar stool.
The applicant listed for this patent is Joseph Accetta, Stephen G. Boyd. Invention is credited to Joseph Accetta, Stephen G. Boyd.
Application Number | 20140103691 14/055759 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50474716 |
Filed Date | 2014-04-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140103691 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Boyd; Stephen G. ; et
al. |
April 17, 2014 |
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BAR STOOL
Abstract
A handicap accessible bar stool may include a main chair unit.
The main chair unit may include a chair sub frame, a back cushion,
a seat cushion, and at least one armrest. At least one footrest may
attach to the chair sub frame. The at least one footrest may be
adjustable in position and distance from the chair sub frame. A
post which may move telescopically may be attached to the chair sub
frame and a floor base plate. The main chair unit may rotate around
the post. The post may be placed over lock down handle pegs and
secured by a plurality of lock down handles. The main chair unit
may also include a seat belt.
Inventors: |
Boyd; Stephen G.; (Holbrook,
NY) ; Accetta; Joseph; (Old Bridge, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Boyd; Stephen G.
Accetta; Joseph |
Holbrook
Old Bridge |
NY
NJ |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
50474716 |
Appl. No.: |
14/055759 |
Filed: |
October 16, 2013 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61714644 |
Oct 16, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
297/344.18 ;
297/344.12; 297/344.21; 297/411.2; 297/411.38 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 7/5062 20180801;
A47C 9/007 20130101; A47C 7/506 20130101; A47C 3/30 20130101; A47C
7/5066 20180801; A47C 7/503 20130101; A47C 7/543 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
297/344.18 ;
297/411.2; 297/344.21; 297/411.38; 297/344.12 |
International
Class: |
A47C 9/00 20060101
A47C009/00 |
Claims
1. A handicap accessible bar stool comprising: a post having a top
side and a bottom side; a main chair unit comprising: a chair sub
frame having a first section, a second section and a third section,
wherein the chair sub frame attaches to the top side of the post; a
back cushion attached to the first section of the chair sub frame;
a seat cushion attached to the second section of the chair sub
frame; and at least one armrest attached to the chair sub frame;
and at least one footrest, wherein the at least one footrest
attaches to the third section of the chair sub frame.
2. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, further comprising
a floor base plate comprising a plurality of lock down handle pegs,
wherein the floor base plate removably attaches to the bottom side
of the post.
3. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 2, wherein a
plurality of lock down handles attach to the lock down handle pegs
of the floor base plate.
4. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 3, wherein the
plurality of lock down handles comprises three lock down
handles.
5. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 2, wherein the
plurality of lock down handle pegs comprises three lock down handle
pegs.
6. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, wherein the post
is a telescoping post.
7. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, wherein the at
least one footrest comprises a connection sleeve, wherein the
connection sleeve attaches to the third section of the chair sub
frame.
8. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, wherein the at
least one footrest comprises two footrests.
9. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 7, wherein the
connection sleeve of the at least one footrest comprises a
plurality of holes.
10. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 9, wherein the third
section of the chair sub frame further comprises an adjustment peg
configured to fit within the plurality of holes of the connection
sleeve of the at least one footrest.
11. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, further
comprising a seat belt attached to the chair sub frame.
12. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, wherein the main
chair unit rotates around the post.
13. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, further
comprising a control arm attached to the post and to the second
section of the chair sub frame, wherein the control arm locks the
main chair unit from rotating.
14. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, further
comprising an arm air pump attached to the top side of the
post.
15. The handicap accessible bar stool of claim 1, wherein the at
least one armrest further comprises a pivot point, wherein a
locking component attaches to the at least one armrest at the pivot
point locking the at least one armrest in position.
16. A method of accommodating a handicapped individual at an
establishment comprising: providing a main chair unit comprising a
chair sub frame having a first section, a second section and a
third section, wherein the chair sub frame attaches to the top side
of the post; a back cushion attached to the first section of the
chair sub frame; a seat cushion attached to the second section of
the chair sub frame; and at least one armrest attached to the chair
sub frame; and at least one footrest, wherein the at least one
footrest attaches to the third section of the chair sub frame;
attaching the main chair unit to a post; mounting the post to a
floor base plate; and allowing the main chair unit to adjust in
height so that a handicapped individual may sit alongside other
individuals in front of a high top surface.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional
application No. 61/714,644, filed Oct. 16, 2012, the contents of
which are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to bar stools and, more
particularly, to bar stools that are accessible for a mobility
impaired person.
[0003] Currently in public social areas and restaurants, a separate
area away from the rest of the bar may be available with a lowered
section for wheelchair accessibility. This separates the mobility
impaired person from the rest of the population in the bar or
restaurant. This separation brings attention to that individual and
may have a negative impact.
[0004] As can be seen, there is a need for a handicap accessible
bar stool that may be placed where other bar stools are
located.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, a handicap
accessible bar stool comprises: a post having a top side and a
bottom side; a main chair unit comprising: a chair sub frame having
a first section, a second section and a third section, wherein the
chair sub frame attaches to the top side of the post; a back
cushion attached to the first section of the chair sub frame; a
seat cushion attached to the second section of the chair sub frame;
and at least one armrest attached to the chair sub frame; and at
least one footrest, wherein the at least one footrest attaches to
the third section of the chair sub frame.
[0006] In another aspect of the present invention, a method of
accommodating a handicapped individual at an establishment
comprises: providing a main chair unit comprising a chair sub frame
having a first section, a second section and a third section,
wherein the chair sub frame attaches to the top side of the post; a
back cushion attached to the first section of the chair sub frame;
a seat cushion attached to the second section of the chair sub
frame; and at least one armrest attached to the chair sub frame;
and at least one footrest, wherein the at least one footrest
attaches to the third section of the chair sub frame; attaching the
main chair unit to a post; mounting the post to a floor base plate;
and allowing the main chair unit to adjust in height so that a
handicapped individual may sit alongside other individuals in front
of a high top surface.
[0007] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with reference to
the following drawings, description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the present invention shown in an elevated configuration;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the present invention shown in a non-elevated configuration;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of
the present invention illustrating an armrest in an up
position;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective detail view of an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention illustrating an adjustable
footrest in a down position;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective detail view of an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention illustrating an adjustable
footrest in an up position; and
[0014] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The following detailed description is of the best currently
contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the
invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense,
but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general
principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is
best defined by the appended claims.
[0016] Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a
handicap accessible bar stool that may include a main chair unit.
The main chair unit may include a chair sub frame, a back cushion,
a seat cushion, and at least one armrest. At least one footrest may
attach to the chair sub frame. The at least one footrest may be
adjustable in position and distance from the chair sub frame. A
post which may move telescopically may be attached to the chair sub
frame and a floor base plate. The main chair unit may rotate around
the post. The post may be placed over lock down handle pegs and
secured by a plurality of lock down handles. The main chair unit
may also include a seat belt.
[0017] As is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the handicap
accessible bar stool may include a main chair unit 11. The main
chair unit 11 may include a chair sub frame 22. The chair sub frame
22 may have a first section 19, a second section 21 and a third
section 23. The first section 19 of the chair sub frame 22 may be
substantially perpendicular to the second section 21 of the chair
sub frame 22. The third section 23 of the chair sub frame 22 may be
at an angle that is at or below the plane of the second section 21.
The first section 19 of the chair sub frame 22 may be in a
plurality of segments that spread out across the width of the
device as is shown in FIG. 2. Attached to the first section 19 of
the chair sub frame 22 may be a back cushion 14. A seat cushion 16
may be attached to the second section 21 of the chair sub frame
22.
[0018] At least one armrest 10 may be attached to the first section
19 of the chair sub frame 22. In certain embodiments two armrests
10 may be attached to the first section 19 of the chair sub frame
22. In certain embodiments, the at least one armrest 10 may be able
to pivot from a position approximately parallel to the seat cushion
to a position approximately parallel to the back cushion and back.
When in the positions, the at least one armrest 10 may be locked
into position in order to provide a sturdy extension of the device
and provide support. A locking component 13 may be attached to the
at least one armrest 10 around a pivot point of the at least one
armrest 10. The locking component 13 may be a button that may
engage a locking mechanism internally or the like that may lock the
at least one armrest 10 in place, preventing the at least one
armrest 10 from pivoting.
[0019] In certain embodiments, a seat belt 12 may be attached to
the first section 19 of the chair sub frame 22 as is shown in FIG.
4. At least one footrest 28 may be attached to the third section 23
of the chair sub frame 22. The at least one footrest 28 may have a
connection sleeve 25. The connection sleeve 25 may have a plurality
of holes. In certain embodiments, the third section 23 of the chair
sub frame 22 may include an adjustment peg 27. The connection
sleeve 25 of the at least one footrest 28 may slide up and down the
third section 23 of the chair sub frame 22. The adjustment peg 27
may be pressed in while the connection sleeve 25 is moving along
the third section 23, and then released when the connection sleeve
25 is in a location that may be locked. The adjustment peg 27 may
then extend through one of the plurality of holes in the connection
sleeve 25 in order to lock the connection sleeve 25 into place. The
at least one footrest 28 may pivot from a position approximately
parallel to the position of the second section 21 of the chair sub
frame 22 to a position approximately parallel to the position of
the first section 19 of the chair sub frame 22. The at least one
footrest 28 may pivot when required for use or out of the when not
required as is shown in FIG. 6.
[0020] A post 24 may include a top side and a bottom side. The
bottom side of the post 24 may include a flanged plate that may
include apertures. The top side of the post 24 may be attached to
the main chair unit 11 by way of the chair sub frame 22. The main
chair unit 11 may be able to rotate around the post 24 360 degrees.
The post 24 may be telescopic so that the height of the seat may be
adjusted. The adjustment of the height of the handicap accessible
bar stool may be controlled by a control arm 20 that may be
attached to the post 24 and to the second section 21 of the chair
sub frame 22. The control arm 20, when engaged, may set the level
that the handicap accessible bar stool and lock the rotation of the
main chair unit 11. An arm air pump 18 may also be attached to the
post 24 and the second section 21 of the chair sub frame 22. By
rotating the arm air pump 18 a user may be able to change the
height of the post 24, and thereby, change the height of the main
chair unit 11. The user may increase or decrease the air that may
be positioned inside the post.
[0021] In certain embodiments the bottom side of the post 24 may be
attached to a floor base plate 30. The floor base plate 30 may
include a plurality of lock down handle pegs 32. The plurality of
lock down handle pegs 32 may allow for the securing of the post 24
onto the floor base plate 30. Once the apertures along the bottom
side of the post 24 may be positioned onto the plurality of lock
down handle pegs 32, a plurality of lock down handles 26 may lock
the post 24 into place on the floor base plate 30.
[0022] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing
relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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