Abstract: Seating apparatus features a body including a seat and a lid which is pivotable with respect to the body between a retracted position and an extended position in which the lid defines a cover for the seat. In the retracted position, the lid cooperates with the body to enclose the seat against use. The lid is attached to the body at a pivot point which is positioned adjacent to the seat. When the lid is pivoted into the extended position, the apparatus includes a telescopic member positioned between the lid and the body to enable the lid to be supported open. The body includes a plurality of steps and can be fitted with one or more wheels to allow movement of the apparatus and to permit tilting of the apparatus into a position whereat the seat is located uppermost and the steps enable climbing into the seat.

Abstract: Seating apparatus 10 is shown in several embodiments one of which features a body 12 including a seat 14 and a lid 16 which is pivotable with respect to the body 12 between a retracted position and an extended position in which the lid 16 defines a cover for the seat 14. In the retracted position the lid 16 cooperates with the body 12 to enclose the seat 14 against use. The lid 16 is attached to the body 12 at a pivot point which is positioned adjacent to the seat 14. When the lid 16 is pivoted into the extended position, the apparatus 10 includes a support means in the form of a telescopic member 23 positioned between the lid 16 and the body 12 to enable the lid 16 to be supported open. The body 12 includes a plurality of steps 18 positioned adjacent and stepping up to the seat 14 when the apparatus 10 is positioned upright in use.