Folding and Transportable Tattoo Chair and Table with Storage

Abstract

A system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair that comprises a rectangular central structure having four vertical sides comprising four telescoping legs supporting a rectangular mid-section seat. A pair of folding leg supports rotatably connected to the central structure by hinges, with each of the pair of folding leg supports comprised of at least one sliding bracing member attached to each of the pair of folding leg supports and a frame of each of the pair of folding leg supports deposed with the bracing member so as to lock in place when the associated folding leg support is fully extended. A back section connected opposite from the pair of folding legs by hinges able to rotate from a 0° vertical angle when closed to at least a relative 135° reclining angle when opened, and comprising a horizontal frame with a pair of telescoping legs extending downward. The collapsing and folding reclining bed converts into a closed or open configuration.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to the field of folding chairs or tables, more particularly to a folding, air transportable chair and tattoo chair/bed.

2. Description of Related Art

Tattoos are an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years. Tattoos in many cultures are readily accepted and even viewed as a rite of passage to adulthood. In the US, as well as many other Western and Asian cultures, tattoos have traditionally been considered a bit of extremes for “bad boys” or “bad girls” (e.g., motorcycle clubs, military servicemen, etc.).

Tattoos have increasingly gained more social acceptance, and the tattoo art form and industry have transformed to become more openly practiced and socially accepted, with today's millennials getting tattoos much more frequently compared to others. Tattooists can now travel the world in a network of incredibly beautiful places that no artists—in the history of art—ever had before. There are tens of thousands of trade shows held across the world with tens of thousands of tattooer attendees at each one.

Unfortunately, the only furniture and packing gear currently available to traveling tattoo artists is bulky, heavy, primitive in functionality and mobility, expensive to travel with, amongst other issues. Of note, such furniture currently sold, in fact, was never intended for the tattoo artist.

The travel standard currently available consists of a few necessary items. One item, is a cross-body or backpack-style carry bag containing a heavy, bulky massage table/bed “redesigned” for tattooers for the use of the client. Also, a backpack with a few extra pockets, and a large travel case. The case contains a large number of tools and materials, an armrest and, most times, art to use as a guide for the tattoos.

Due to the size and weight of the bed, it is considered a check-in item at the airport; as are the large travel case and the traveler's personal check-in belongings. This increases travel costs and also impedes the artist from being able to travel in a more comfortable, convenient manner. Moreover, by the time of arrival at the destination, TSA has tossed the traveler's belongings around. The tools and materials are now scattered about in the case, and because of the unpressurized cargo/luggage bay, the inks have exploded out of the containers.

Generally, the traveling leaves tattooer without a chair for him to comfortably provide the tattoo service, as a chair is too big to travel with. There is also no place to set up for performing a tattoo procedure. Additionally, most artists have not found a great solution to lighting, and the armrest is very limited in its capabilities in providing comfort for the tattooer as well as the client.

The tattooist chair and bed of the invention was designed with professional, traveling tattooers in mind. The travel pack consists of a standard check-in sized, shelled suitcase, and a standard carry-on sized suitcase (cloth covered or hard-shell).

The check-in suit case is not only able to carry all of the traveler's personal belongings, but it also folds out to be a height adjustable, chair or bed, with separate moving and adjustable leg rests. The suitcase can also hold a tray, a length adjustable armrest, and a lamp; all with collapsible travel size stands.

The carry-on suitcase holds all of the tools and materials; making sure the traveler's livelihood remains with them at all times. The inside of the suitcase contains drawers for organization, easier retrieval, and a more professional way to tattoo. The suitcase seamlessly sits on top of a collapsible rolling chair for the artist. The chair has multiple adjustable height points and easily attaches/detaches from the suitcase.

Hopefully, the described invention can be used in medical, massage, hair, and make up venues as well as other professional fields providing a service

Based on the foregoing, there is a need in the art a transportable tattoo furniture system facilitating ease of air transport as standard luggage. A system is needed that permits a traveling tattoo artist to easily transport his required equipment by aircraft without paying additional baggage or cargo fees.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair that comprises a rectangular central structure having four vertical sides comprising four telescoping legs supporting a rectangular mid-section seat, the telescoping legs including at least one pair of horizontal braces positioned evenly vertically on opposing pairs of telescoping legs, with horizontal supports on each of four vertical sides of the central structure. A pair of folding leg supports rotatably connected to the central structure by hinges, with each of the pair of folding leg supports comprised of at least one sliding bracing member attached to each of the pair of folding leg supports and a frame of each of the pair of folding leg supports deposed with the bracing member so as to lock in place when the associated folding leg support is fully extended. A back section connected opposite from the pair of folding legs by hinges, said back section able to rotate from a 0° vertical angle when closed to at least a relative 135° reclining angle when opened, and comprising at least one pair of lockable sliding support brackets connecting said back section to a horizontal frame with a pair of telescoping legs extending downward. The collapsing and folding reclining bed converts into a closed or open configuration.

A collapsible chair comprised of a seat section and a base section, with the seat section vertically extendable from a closed configuration to an open configuration by moving upward using at least two pair of folding telescoping legs connected by hinges to the base section. The two pair of folding legs arranged in opposed orientation to fold past each other to lay essentially flat, wherein the seat section comprises four channels arranged parallel to each other, with each folding leg comprising a sliding hinge member to slide within said channel to facilitate opening and closing movement and said folding leg fitting within said channel when in a closed configuration. Sliding supports are attached to the base section and are arranged to slide to lock in place when said chair is in the open configuration. Swivel wheels are positioned under said base section to facilitate movement upon a floor.

A sliding support bracket attached to the horizontal support on one of the four sides associated with the pair of folding legs and configured to lock in place when in an open configuration.

The rectangular central structure further comprising swivel wheels on the four telescoping legs facilitating movement across a floor.

The four telescoping legs comprise a locking collar to secure the legs in place vertically.

Each of the folding leg supports can be locked into at least one angle relative to the mid-section seat.

Each of the folding leg supports can be locked into at least a 45° angle relative to the mid-section seat.

Each of the bed and chair can comprise a case facilitating travel by commercial aircraft.

The cased bed can accommodate packing personal items for travel.

A collapsible chair comprising a collapsible chair comprised of a seat section and a base section, with the seat section vertically extendable from a closed configuration to an open configuration by moving upward using at least two pair of folding telescoping legs connected by hinges to the base section. The two pair of folding legs arranged in opposed orientation to fold past each other to lay essentially flat, wherein the seat section comprises four channels arranged parallel to each other, with each folding leg comprising a sliding hinge member to slide within said channel to facilitate opening and closing movement and said folding leg fitting within said channel when in a closed configuration. Sliding supports attach to the base section and are arranged to slide to lock in place when said chair is in the open configuration. Swivel wheels positioned under said base section to facilitate movement upon a floor.

The base section comprises an attached, adjustable, sliding bar with a swivel wheel on each end having a longitudinal slot slidably attached by a rotating tightening knob to the base section that can rotate to tighten and secure the sliding bar in position.

The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, will be apparent from the following, more particular description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objects and advantages thereof, reference is now made to the ensuing descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings briefly described as follows.

FIG. 1A-B show multiple views of the collapsible chair closed and partially open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2A-E show multiple views of the collapsible chair in the fully open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the base of the collapsible chair in the open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4A is an enlarged view of the seat of the collapsible chair in the open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4B is an enlarged view of the base of the collapsible chair in the open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A-C show multiple views of the folding table/bed in the closed position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6A-C show multiple views of the folding table/bed in a partially open position, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 shows an enlarged top perspective view of the mid-section seat of the folding table/bed in the partially open position, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 8A-D show multiple views of the folding table/bed in a fully open position, according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 9A-C show multiple views of details on the underside of the folding table/bed of the two legs and the back, according to an embodiment of the invention; and

FIG. 10A-D show multiple views of the folding table/bed in a fully open and set up position, according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Preferred embodiments of the present invention and their advantages may be understood by referring to FIGS. 1A-10D, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein.

Although Claims have been formulated in this Application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present Application or of any further Application derived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken as limiting the disclosure in any way.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.

Devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise. In addition, devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention.

As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1A shows a perspective ¾ view of an embodiment of the collapsible chair in the closed position 100 in accordance with the invention. The closed chair 100 includes a rectangular-shaped seat section 105, a matched, rectangular-shaped, attached base 110, and a set of swivel wheels 115 mounted at each corner of the rectangular-shaped, attached base 110. FIG. 1B shows a perspective side view of an embodiment of the collapsible chair in the partially open position 150 in accordance with the invention. The partially open chain 150 includes a rectangular seat section 105, a rectangular base 110, and swivel wheels 115 as described above. The rectangular base 110 includes a pair of folding inner support legs 120 attached to hinges 121 mounted to base 110 on one end of base 110, and a pair of folding outer support legs 125 attached to hinges 126 mounted to base 110. Sliding reinforcing brackets 130 can slide up and down on an attachment on the pair of support legs 120 and 125 to releasably lock in place at full extension. The inner support legs 120 are configured so as to fold down on the inner side of the outer support legs 125. In an alternative arrangement, the support legs 120 and 125 can be configured in an alternating manner.

FIG. 2A shows a perspective ¾ view of an embodiment of the collapsible chair in the open position 200 in accordance with the invention. The open collapsible chair 200 includes the seat section 105 is fully vertically extended and supported by folding inner support legs 120 and folding outer support legs 125, locked in placed and braced by sliding reinforcing brackets 130 and locking point 132. The support legs 120 and 125 rotate on hinges 121 and 126 respectively on base 110. Base 110 includes swivel wheels 115. FIG. 2B shows another alternate view of the open collapsible chair 200.

FIG. 2C shows a perspective ¾ bottom view of open collapsible chair 200. The base 110 shows that two swivel wheels 115 attach to an adjustable, sliding bar 135 with a longitudinal slot 136 slidably attached by a rotating tightening knob 137 that can rotate to tighten and secure sliding bar 135. Also depicted in seat portion 105 on the under surface are storage sliding channels 106 to receive folded support legs 120 and 125 and allow the support legs 120 and 125 to slide back and forth between open and closed positions. FIG. 2D shows a second bottom view with sliding bar 135 rotated slightly depicting how the swivel wheels 115 can be rotationally shifted laterally. FIG. 2E is a perspective ¾ top view of open collapsible chair 200.

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of a portion of the base 110 of open collapsible chair 200. Base 110 includes hinge 121 upon which inner support legs 120 rotate open and closed, and support brackets 130 lock in place when fully extended at locking point 132.

FIG. 4A shows an enlarged view of the seat 105 of open collapsible chair 200. Sliding hinges 128 slides back and forth within channels 106 when the collapsible chair 200 is opened or closed.

FIG. 4B shows an enlarged view of the base 110 of open collapsible chair 200.

FIG. 5A shows a ¾ perspective view of the folding table/bed of an embodiment. The folding table/bed 500 includes a mid-section seat 505, two folding leg supports 515, telescoping legs 520, horizontal supports 525, and swivel wheels 530. FIG. 5B shows another ¾ perspective view of folding table/bed 500 in the fully closed position. Back 510 is shown in the closed position. FIG. 5C shows another view. In an embodiment, the mid-section seat 505, two folding leg support 515, and back 510 can comprise at least one metal frame for structural support.

FIG. 6A shows a ¾ perspective view of the folding table/bed in a partially open position. A side arm rest/handle 535 extends vertically above mid-section seat 505. The back 510 rotates around hinge 511. Two folding leg supports 515 rotate on hinges 516. The telescoping legs 520 can be used to adjust the height of the table/bed 500, and horizontal supports 525 add lateral strength to the telescoping legs 520. Swivel wheels 530 allow the table/bed 500 to easily roll. Locking collars 540 are used to lock the telescoping legs 520 in place. FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C show the partially open folding table/bed represented in FIG. 6A, but from different angles.

FIG. 7 shows an enlarged top perspective view of the mid-section seat of the folding table/bed 500.

FIG. 8A shows a ¾ perspective side view of the table/bed 500 in an open configuration. The back 510 and two folding leg supports 515 are open in a fully horizontal 180° position. FIG. 8B shows another perspective view of the table/bed 500. FIG. 8C shows another perspective view. The two folding leg supports 515 and back 510 include folding telescoping support legs 545 which further include a sliding brace 550 that locks in place when the folding telescoping support legs 545 fully extend. FIG. 8D shows another view of the table/bed.

FIG. 9A shows multiple enlarged views of the underside of the table/bed 500 in an open configuration. The two folding leg supports 515 include an extending sliding support brace 555 connected to frames 516 of the folding leg supports 515 and to horizontal brace 556. Telescoping support legs 545 are up in the stowed position underneath folding leg supports 515. When fully extended, sliding support brace 555 locks in place. FIG. 9B shows telescoping support legs 545 partially extended extending down from back 510, which also includes a frame 560. Side arm rest/handle 535 slides up and down in telescoping support 536. FIG. 9C shows another view of the underside of the two leg supports 515.

FIGS. 10A and 10B shows two side perspective views of the table/bed with telescoping supporting legs 545 fully extended. FIG. 10C shows a side perspective view of the table/bed telescoping supporting legs 545 fully extended and back 510 elevated at about a 45°. A frame 560 for the back 510 provides structural integrity for the rotating back 510 as it reclines back and forth and telescoping legs 545 supporting the frame 560 and back 510. FIG. 10D shows and enlarged view of the elevated bock 510 and frame 560. Frame 560 includes a sliding support bracket 570 that can slide to adjust its angle and length of support to back 510 as it moves up and down from a laying down to a reclining position. Sliding bracket 560 connects to frame 560 and a back frame 565 of back 510. Back 510 can rotate from a 0° vertical orientation when folded closed to at least a 135° relative reclining angle and up to a maximum of about 180°.

In an embodiment, each of the folding leg supports 515 can be locked into position at an angle relative to the mid-section seat 505. This angle can comprise at least about 45° relative to the mid-section seat 505. Each folding leg support can lock into a plurality of angles.

In embodiment, the chair 100 can be sized for carrying like a suitcase as a carry-on bag and can be sized to meet TSA and airline requirements for carry-on luggage. The suitcase can comprise a soft or hard sided shell sized to accommodate the chair 100. The collapsed chair 100 can accommodate carriage of tattoo equipment to include a tattoo gun, inks, and lamp.

In an embodiment, the bed/table 500 can be carried in a soft-sided case. The folding legs 510 can facilitate access to the interior metal framing of the bed/table 500. The interior metal framing can facilitate packing of clothing and other personal items for travel and can be sized to meet TSA and airline requirements for checked luggage.

In an embodiment, the top surfaces that contact users of the chair 100 and bed/table 500 comprises a soft cushioning material.

The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments for the purposes of illustration only. It will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, however, that the principles of the invention can be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention should not be regarded as being limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but instead as being fully commensurate in scope with the following claims.

Claims

1. A system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair, comprising:

a rectangular central structure having four vertical sides comprising four telescoping legs supporting a rectangular mid-section seat, the telescoping legs including at least one pair of horizontal braces positioned evenly vertically on opposing pairs of telescoping legs, with horizontal supports on each of four vertical sides of the central structure;

a pair of folding leg supports rotatably connected to the central structure by hinges, with each of the pair of folding leg supports comprised of at least one sliding bracing member attached to each of the pair of folding leg supports and a frame of each of the pair of folding leg supports deposed with the bracing member so as to lock in place when the associated folding leg support is fully extended;

a back section connected opposite from the pair of folding legs by hinges, said back section able to rotate from a 0° vertical angle when closed to at least a relative 135° reclining angle when opened, and comprising at least one pair of lockable sliding support brackets connecting said back section to a horizontal frame with a pair of telescoping legs extending downward;

wherein the collapsing and folding reclining bed converts into a closed or open configuration.

2. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, further comprising;

a collapsible chair comprised of a seat section and a base section, with the seat section vertically extendable from a closed configuration to an open configuration by moving upward using at least two pair of folding telescoping legs connected by hinges to the base section;

the two pair of folding legs arranged in opposed orientation to fold past each other to lay essentially flat, wherein the seat section comprises four channels arranged parallel to each other, with each folding leg comprising a sliding hinge member to slide within said channel to facilitate opening and closing movement and said folding leg fitting within said channel when in a closed configuration;

sliding supports attached to the base section and arranged to slide to lock in place when said chair is in the open configuration; and

swivel wheels positioned under said base section to facilitate movement upon a floor.

3. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, further comprising a sliding support bracket attached to the horizontal support on one of the four sides associated with the pair of folding legs and configured to lock in place when in an open configuration.

4. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, wherein the rectangular central structure further comprising swivel wheels on the four telescoping legs facilitating movement across a floor.

5. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, wherein the four telescoping legs comprises a locking collar to secure the legs in place vertically.

6. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, wherein each of the folding leg supports can be locked into at least one angle relative to the mid-section seat.

7. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, wherein each of the folding leg supports can be locked into at least a 45° angle relative to the mid-section seat.

8. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 1, wherein each of the bed and chair can comprise a case facilitating travel by commercial aircraft.

9. The system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair of claim 8, wherein the cased bed can accommodate packing personal items for travel.

10. A collapsible chair, comprising;

a collapsible chair comprised of a seat section and a base section, with the seat section vertically extendable from a closed configuration to an open configuration by moving upward using at least two pair of folding telescoping legs connected by hinges to the base section;

the two pair of folding legs arranged in opposed orientation to fold past each other to lay essentially flat, wherein the seat section comprises four channels arranged parallel to each other, with each folding leg comprising a sliding hinge member to slide within said channel to facilitate opening and closing movement and said folding leg fitting within said channel when in a closed configuration;

sliding supports attached to the base section and arranged to slide to lock in place when said chair is in the open configuration; and

swivel wheels positioned under said base section to facilitate movement upon a floor.

11. The collapsible chair of claim 10, wherein the base section comprises an attached, adjustable, sliding bar with a swivel wheel on each end having a longitudinal slot slidably attached by a rotating tightening knob to the base section that can rotate to tighten and secure the sliding bar in position.