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1 HURRELL CANTRALL LLP

THOMAS C. HURRELL (STATE BAR NO. 119876)
2 thurrell@hurrellcantrall.com
300 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 1300
3 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Telephone: (213) 426-2000
4 Facsimile: (213) 426-2020
5 YOUNG BASILE HANLON & MACFARLANE, P.C.
JEFFREY D. WILSON (PRO HAC VICE TO BE FILED)
6 wilson@youngbasile.com
3001 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 624
7 Troy, MI 48084
Telephone: (248) 649-3333
8 Facsimile: (248) 649-3338
9 YOUNG BASILE HANLON & MACFARLANE, P.C.
CRAIG A. REDINGER (PRO HAC VICE TO BE FILED)
10 redinger@youngbasile.com
301 E. Liberty Street, Suite 680
11 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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Telephone: (734) 662-0270

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12 Facsimile: (734) 662-1014

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
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TELEPHONE (213) 426-2000

13 Attorneys for Plaintiff, WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC

14
15 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
16 CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, WESTERN DIVISION
17
18 WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC, a CASE NO. 2:20-cv-10896
Michigan Limited Liability Company,
19
Plaintiff, COMPLAINT FOR PATENT
20 INFRINGEMENT
v.
21
NEWACME LLC, an Oregon Limited
22 Liability Company, and NEUROCKET,
LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability
23 Company,
24 Defendants.
25
26 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
27 Plaintiff WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC, by and through its attorneys,
28 Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C., for its complaint against NEWACME
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1 LLC (“NEWACME”) and NEUROCKET, LLC (“NEUROCKET”), (collectively,

2 the “Defendants”), hereby states as follows:
3 NATURE OF THE ACTION
4 1. This is an action for patent infringement under the United States Code,
5 Title 35, as amended.
6 THE PARTIES
7 2. The Plaintiff, WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC (“Flowerhouse”) is a
8 Michigan limited liability company having an address of P.O. Box 595, Clio, MI,
9 48420.
10 3. On information and belief, NEWACME LLC, is an Oregon limited
11 liability company having an address of 13515 Streamside Drive, Lake Oswego, OR
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12 97035.
300 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 1300
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
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13 4. On information and belief, NEUROCKET, LLC, is an Oregon limited

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14 liability company having an address of 13515 Streamside Drive, Lake Oswego, OR

15 97035.
16 5. On information and belief, Defendants NEWACME LLC and
17 NEUROCKET, LLC are related entities under common ownership and control.
18 6. On information and belief, Defendants have places of business at 2808
19 Vail Ave., Commerce, CA 90040; 13515 Streamside Drive, Lake Oswego, OR
20 97035; 3980 Premier Ave, Memphis, TN, 38118; and 11500 S. Main Street, Suite
21 122, Houston, TX 77025.
22 7. On information and belief, Defendants do business using a number of
23 assumed names and/or brand names, including Mcombo, ExacMe, BarberPub,
24 Superfy, Lovepet and Ivinta.
25 JURISDICTION AND VENUE
26 8. On information and belief, Defendants have committed acts and
27 continue to commit acts of patent infringement giving rise to this action under the
28 patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. §§ 271 and 281. This Court has original

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1 subject matter jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a).
2 9. On information and belief, under California’s long-arm statute, Cal.
3 Code Civ. Proc. § 410.10, Defendants submitted to the personal jurisdiction of this
4 Court because Defendants, inter alia: transacted business within the State of
5 California; committed a tortious act within the State of California; engaged in an act
6 of patent infringement in the State of California and this District; have a place of
7 business within the State of California; regularly conduct or solicit business in the
8 State of California; engage in other persistent courses of conduct in the State of
9 California; and/or derive substantial revenue from goods and services provided to
10 persons or entities in the State of California. Further, on information and belief,
11 Defendants have established minimum contacts with the State of California and this
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12 District such that the exercise of jurisdiction over Defendants would not offend
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13 traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.

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14 10. On information and belief, venue is proper in this District under 28

15 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b) and 1400(b) because Defendants have a regular and established
16 place of business in this District or the State of California.
17 COUNT I
18 INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 9,468,284
19 11. Plaintiff Flowerhouse realleges and incorporates by reference the
20 allegations of paragraphs 1-10 above, as if fully set forth herein.
21 12. On October 18, 2016, U.S. Patent No. 9,468,284 (“the ’284 Patent”)
22 entitled “HANGING CHAIR” was duly and lawfully issued by the United States
23 Patent and Trademark Office to Scott Wehner. A true and correct copy of the ’284
24 Patent is attached as Exhibit A.
25 13. Plaintiff Flowerhouse is the owner of the ’284 patent by way of
26 assignment.
27 14. The ’284 patent confers upon the Plaintiff Flowerhouse the exclusive
28 right to make, use, sell and offer for sale the invention therein described.

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1 15. Since the grant of the ’284 Patent, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
2 continuously marked substantially all chairs manufactured according to the patent
3 by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation “pat.”, together with the
4 number of the patent, or by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation
5 “pat.” together with an address of a posting on the Internet, accessible to the public
6 without charge for accessing the address, that associates the patented article with the
7 number of the patent. Accordingly, Defendants have had constructive notice of the
8 ’284 Patent since at least as early as October 18, 2016.
9 16. On information and belief, Defendants have made, used, offered for
10 sale, and sold and are now making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling, without
11 permission from Plaintiff Flowerhouse, hanging chairs that infringe claim 1 of the
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12 ’284 patent. At least some of these chairs are marketed under the name “Mcombo”
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13 (herein, the “Mcombo Hanging Chair”).

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14 17. Examples of advertisements for hanging chairs offered for sale and sold
15 by Defendants are included in Exhibit E.
16 18. A claim chart demonstrating infringement of the ’284 patent by the
17 Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair is included as Exhibit F. As shown in Exhibit
18 F, Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair includes all of the elements of claim 1 of
19 the ’284 patent.
20 19. The Defendants have infringed the ’284 Patent by making, using,
21 selling, and/or offering for sale hanging chairs, including the Mcombo Hanging
22 Chair.
23 20. The Defendants are jointly and severally liable for infringement of the
24 ’284 Patent.
25 21. On information and belief, Defendants have had actual notice of the
26 ’284 Patent since at least July 17, 2020.
27 22. On information and belief, Defendants’ infringement of the ’284 Patent
28 has been willful and deliberate.

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1 23. As a result of the Defendants’ infringement, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has

2 suffered damage, and unless and until the actions of the Defendants are enjoined,
3 Plaintiff Flowerhouse will continue to suffer damage.
4 24. Defendants’ infringing activities have and continue to directly and
5 proximately cause Plaintiff damages.
6 25. The present case is an exceptional case, entitling Plaintiff Flowerhouse
7 to an award of attorney’s fees.
8 COUNT II
9 INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,016,048
10 26. Plaintiff Flowerhouse realleges and incorporates by reference the
11 allegations of paragraphs 1-25 above, as if fully set forth herein.
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12 27. On July 10, 2018, U.S. Patent No. 10,016,048 (“the ’048 Patent”)
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13 entitled “HANGING CHAIR” was duly and lawfully issued by the United States
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14 Patent and Trademark Office to Scott Wehner. A true and correct copy of the ’048
15 Patent is attached as Exhibit B.
16 28. Plaintiff Flowerhouse is the owner of the ’048 patent by way of
17 assignment.
18 29. The ’048 patent confers upon the Plaintiff Flowerhouse the exclusive
19 right to make, use, sell and offer for sale the invention therein described.
20 30. Since the grant of the ’048 Patent, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
21 continuously marked substantially all chairs manufactured according to the patent
22 by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation “pat.”, together with the
23 number of the patent, or by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation
24 “pat.” together with an address of a posting on the Internet, accessible to the public
25 without charge for accessing the address, that associates the patented article with the
26 number of the patent. Accordingly, Defendants have had constructive notice of the
27 ’048 Patent since at least as early as July 10, 2018.
28 31. On information and belief, Defendants have made, used, offered for

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1 sale, and sold and are now making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling, without
2 permission from Plaintiff Flowerhouse, hanging chairs that infringe at least claims
3 1-9, 11-13, 15, 16, and 20 of the ’048 patent. These chairs include the Mcombo
4 Hanging Chair.
5 32. Examples of advertisements for hanging chairs offered for sale and sold
6 by Defendants are included in Exhibit E.
7 33. A claim chart demonstrating infringement of the ’048 patent by the
8 Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair is included as Exhibit G. As shown in Exhibit
9 G, Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair includes all of the elements of at least
10 claims 1-9, 11-13, 15, 16, and 20 of the ’048 patent.
11 34. The Defendants have infringed the ’048 Patent by making, using,
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12 selling, and/or offering for sale hanging chairs, including the Mcombo Hanging
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13 Chair.
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14 35. The Defendants are jointly and severally liable for infringement of the
15 ’048 Patent.
16 36. On information and belief, Defendants have had actual notice of the
17 ’048 Patent since at least July 17, 2020.
18 37. As a result of the Defendants’ infringement, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
19 suffered damage, and unless and until the actions of the Defendants are enjoined,
20 Plaintiff Flowerhouse will continue to suffer damage.
21 38. Defendants’ infringing activities have and continue to directly and
22 proximately cause Plaintiff damages.
23 39. The present case is an exceptional case, entitling Plaintiff Flowerhouse
24 to an award of attorney’s fees.
25 / / /
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1 COUNT III
2 INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,398,214
3 40. Plaintiff Flowerhouse realleges and incorporates by reference the
4 allegations of paragraphs 1-40 above, as if fully set forth herein.
5 41. On September 3, 2019, U.S. Patent No. 10,398,214 (“the ’214 Patent”)
6 entitled “CHAIR WITH ARCUATE FRAME MEMBERS” was duly and lawfully
7 issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to Scott Wehner. A true
8 and correct copy of the ’214 Patent is attached as Exhibit C.
9 42. Plaintiff Flowerhouse is the owner of the ’214 patent by way of
10 assignment.
11 43. The ’214 patent confers upon the Plaintiff Flowerhouse the exclusive
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12 right to make, use, sell and offer for sale the invention therein described.
300 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 1300
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13 44. Since the grant of the ’214 Patent, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
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14 continuously marked substantially all chairs manufactured according to the patent

15 by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation “pat.”, together with the
16 number of the patent, or by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation
17 “pat.” together with an address of a posting on the Internet, accessible to the public
18 without charge for accessing the address, that associates the patented article with the
19 number of the patent. Accordingly, Defendants have had constructive notice of the
20 ’214 Patent since at least as early as September 3, 2019.
21 45. On information and belief, Defendants have made, used, offered for
22 sale, and sold and are now making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling, without
23 permission from Plaintiff Flowerhouse, hanging chairs that infringe claims 1-19 of
24 the ’214 patent. These chairs include the Mcombo Hanging Chair.
25 46. Examples of advertisements for hanging chairs offered for sale and sold
26 by Defendants are included in Exhibit E.
27 47. A claim chart demonstrating infringement of the ’214 patent by the
28 Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair is included as Exhibit H. As shown in Exhibit

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1 H, Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair includes all of the elements of claims 1-19
2 of the ’214 patent.
3 48. The Defendants have infringed the ’214 Patent by making, using,
4 selling, and/or offering for sale hanging chairs, including the Mcombo Hanging
5 Chair.
6 49. The Defendants are jointly and severally liable for infringement of the
7 ’214 Patent.
8 50. On information and belief, Defendants have had actual notice of the
9 ’214 Patent since at least July 17, 2020.
10 51. As a result of the Defendants’ infringement, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
11 suffered damage, and unless and until the actions of the Defendants are enjoined,
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12 Plaintiff Flowerhouse will continue to suffer damage.

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13 52. Defendants’ infringing activities have and continue to directly and

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14 proximately cause Plaintiff damages.

15 53. The present case is an exceptional case, entitling Plaintiff Flowerhouse
16 to an award of attorney’s fees.
17 COUNT IV
18 INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D759,396
19 54. Plaintiff Flowerhouse realleges and incorporates by reference the
20 allegations of paragraphs 1-53 above, as if fully set forth herein.
21 55. On June 21, 2016, U.S. Design Patent No. D759,396 (“the ’396 design
22 patent”) entitled “HANGING CHAIR” was duly and lawfully issued by the United
23 States Patent and Trademark Office to Scott Wehner. A true and correct copy of the
24 ’396 design patent is attached as Exhibit D.
25 56. Plaintiff Flowerhouse is the owner of the ’396 design patent by way of
26 assignment.
27 57. The ’396 design patent confers upon the Plaintiff Flowerhouse the
28 exclusive right to make, use, sell and offer for sale the invention therein described.

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1 58. Since the grant of the ’396 design Patent, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
2 continuously marked substantially all chairs manufactured according to the patent
3 by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation “pat.”, together with the
4 number of the patent, or by fixing thereon the word “patent” or the abbreviation
5 “pat.” together with an address of a posting on the Internet, accessible to the public
6 without charge for accessing the address, that associates the patented article with the
7 number of the patent. Accordingly, Defendants have had constructive notice of the
8 ’396 design patent since at least as early as June 21, 2016.
9 59. On information and belief, Defendants have made, used, offered for
10 sale, and sold and are now making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling, without
11 permission from Plaintiff Flowerhouse, hanging chairs that infringe the claim of the
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12 ’396 design patent. These chairs include the Mcombo Hanging Chair.
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13 60. Examples of advertisements for hanging chairs offered for sale and sold
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14 by Defendants are included in Exhibit E.

15 61. A side by side comparison chart demonstrating infringement of the
16 ’396 design patent by the Defendants’ Mcombo Hanging Chair is included as
17 Exhibit I. As shown in Exhibit I, the Mcombo Hanging Chair is identical to the
18 patented design, such that an ordinary observer would conclude that the design of
19 the Mcombo Hanging Chair is substantially the same as the patented design when
20 the two designs are compared in the context of the prior art.
21 62. The Defendants have infringed the ’396 design patent by making,
22 using, selling, and/or offering for sale hanging chairs, including the Mcombo
23 Hanging Chair.
24 63. The Defendants are jointly and severally liable for infringement of the
25 ’396 design patent.
26 64. On information and belief, Defendants have had actual notice of the
27 ’396 design patent since at least July 17, 2020.
28 65. On information and belief, Defendants’ infringement of the ’396 design

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1 patent has been willful and deliberate.

2 66. As a result of the Defendants’ infringement, Plaintiff Flowerhouse has
3 suffered damage, and unless and until the actions of the Defendants are enjoined,
4 Plaintiff Flowerhouse will continue to suffer damage.
5 67. Defendants’ infringing activities have and continue to directly and
6 proximately cause Plaintiff damages.
7 68. The present case is an exceptional case, entitling Plaintiff Flowerhouse
8 to an award of attorney’s fees.
9 RELIEF REQUESTED
10 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
11 A. Enter judgment for Flowerhouse against Defendants, declaring that
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12 they have willfully infringed Plaintiff Flowerhouse’s patents

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13 B. Award Plaintiff Flowerhouse all damages it has sustained as a result of

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14 Defendants’ patent infringement and order that the damages be trebled pursuant to
15 35 U.S.C. § 284.
16 C. Declare this case exceptional and find that Plaintiff Flowerhouse is
17 entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in this action,
18 pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285.
19 D. Permanently enjoin and restrain Defendants and their agents, servants,
20 employees, partners, attorneys, successors and assigns, and all those acting in
21 concert with them, from infringing, contributory infringing or inducing infringement
22 of Plaintiff Flowerhouse’s patents.
23 E. Enter an order requiring Defendants to offer up for destruction any and
24 all remaining inventory of any infringing products.
25 F. Enter judgment granting such other relief as justice and equity may
26 require.
27 / / /
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1 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

2 Plaintiff Flowerhouse hereby requests a jury trial of all issues.
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4 DATED: December 1, 2020 Respectfully submitted,
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HURRELL CANTRALL LLP
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8 By: /s/ Thomas C. Hurrell
THOMAS C. HURRELL
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Attorneys for Plaintiff,
10 WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC
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DATED: December 1, 2020 YOUNG BASILE HANLON &
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MACFARLANE, P.C.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
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TELEPHONE (213) 426-2000

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15 By: /s/ Craig A. Redinger
16 Craig A. Redinger (Pro Hac Vice to be Filed)
Jeffrey D. Wilson (Pro Have Vice to be Filed)
17 Attorneys for Plaintiff,
18 WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC

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Exhibit
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USOO9468284B2

(12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 9.468,284 B2

Wehner (45) Date of Patent: Oct. 18, 2016
(54) HANGING CHAIR (56) References Cited
(71) Applicant: WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC, U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
Clio, MI (US) 2,689,602 A * 9/1954 Morgan ................... A47C 3/12
297/.299
(72) Inventor: Scott D. Wehner, Mt. Morris, MI (US) 3,145,990 A * 8/1964 Prouty ................... A63G 23.00
297.247
(73) Assignee: Worldwide Creations, LLC, Clio, MI 3,186,711 A * 6/1965 Morrow ............. A63B 69/0091
(US) 472/118
3,344,443 A * 10/1967 Bounell ............... A47C 3/O255
5,120
(*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this 3,528,657 A 9/1970 Krupsky
patent is extended or adjusted under 35 3,902.264 A * 9/1975 Radig ................. AO1M 31,025
U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days. 135/120.2
D249,408 S * 9/1978 Jackson ......................... D6,347
(21) Appl. No.: 14/719,685 4,258,951 A * 3/1981 Groom ..................... A47C 4/42
297, 16.2
(22) Filed: May 22, 2015 D263,663 S * 4, 1982 Moreau ............................. 5,120
D266,040 S * 9/1982 Cope ....... ... D6,347
D278,549 S * 4, 1985 Kristich ....................... D21,823
(65) Prior Publication Data 5,097.545 A * 3/1992 Hooi ........................ A47D 9/O2
297 (274
US 2015/0335.136 A1 Nov. 26, 2015 D331,158 S * 11/1992 Hooi .............................. D6,387
D369.476 S * 5/1996 Quill .............................. D6,344
5,588,702 A * 12/1996 Litwin ................. A47C 3/O255
Related U.S. Application Data 297/172
(60) Provisional application No. 62/002,428, filed on May 5,918,615 A * 7/1999 Stuck, Sr. ............... E04H 15.38
135,117
23, 2014, provisional application No. 62/039,530, 6,401.404 B1 6/2002 Fillipp et al.
filed on Aug. 20, 2014. 6,848,740 B1 2/2005 Reese
D522,260 S * 6/2006 Strachan ........................ D6,347
(51) Int. Cl. 7.204,549 B1 * 4/2007 Zeng ........................ A47C 3/12
A47D 3/10 (2006.01) 297/.45
A45F3/26 (2006.01) (Continued)
A47C3/025 (2006.01)
A47C 4/18 (2006.01) Primary Examiner — Laurie K Cranmer
A47C 4/04 (2006.01) (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Young Basile Hanlon &
MacFarlane P.C.
(52) U.S. Cl.
CPC ............... A45F3/26 (2013.01); A47C3/0252 (57) ABSTRACT
(2013.01); A47C3/0255 (2013.01); A47C A hanging chair that includes an upper frame member that
4/045 (2013.01); A47C 4/18 (2013.01) is connectable to an external Support structure, a lower frame
(58) Field of Classification Search member, and a plurality of upright Supports that each extend
CPC. A47C 3/0252: A47C 3/0255; A47C 4/045; from the upper frame member to the lower frame member.
A47C 4/181; A47C 3/32: A45F 3/26 The plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable
USPC ........... 297/277, 273, 42, 45, 184.17; 5/120; between a collapsed position and an expanded position.
472/118
See application file for complete search history. 1 Claim, 10 Drawing Sheets
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(56) References Cited 9,095,204 B2* 8, 2015 Ou ............................ A45F 3/22

2003/OO57754 A1* 3, 2003 Snyders ................... A47C 5/02
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS 297/277
2008/02O3774 A1* 8, 2008 Hemetsberger .......... A47C 1.14
7,380,880 B2 * 6/2008 Molen .................. A47C 3,0255 297, 16.2
248.188.7 2011/O254334 A1* 10, 2011 Phillips ................. AO1M31/02
7,404,601 B2 7, 2008 Chen 297/273
7,967,374 B2 6, 2011 Akkad
D660,608 S * 5/2012 Hasman ......................... D6,347 * cited by examiner
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HANGING CHAIR
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
APPLICATION
This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Appli
cation Ser. No. 62/002,428 filed on May 23, 2014, and U.S.
Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/039,530 filed on Aug.
20, 2014, which are incorporated herein in their entirety by
reference.
BACKGROUND
This disclosure relates to the field of hanging chairs.
Hanging chairs of many types are well known. Hanging
chairs generally include a mounting structure at the top of
the chair, Such as a hook or eye. The mounting structure is
used to Suspend the hanging chair from an external structure,
Such as an overhead structural member of a building or a
frame. Hanging chairs lack legs, with the entire weight of the
chair instead being borne by the mounting structure by
which the chair is suspended.
One common type of hanging chair is known as an egg
chair. A typical egg chair includes a half-ovoid shell that
defines a seating Surface and seat back, and an upright,
Substantially oval-shaped open side of the chair through
which the occupant enters and sits in the chair. Traditionally,
such a chair would be constructed form wicker or a similar
material. Some recent designs define the shell with a frame
of welded-together metal tubes. Many variations of this
basic design have been made over the years, for example,
some designs replace the half ovoid shape with a slightly
more rectangular shape.
The weight of an occupant of a hanging chair is trans
mitted from a bottom interior surface of the chair through
structure of the chair to the mounting structure. Because of
this, the materials and construction techniques selected for
the chair must be able to resist the tensile loading placed on
nearly all of the chair's structure. This is in contrast to chairs
having legs, where most of the structure of the chair is
Subjected to compressive forces.
SUMMARY
One aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging
chair that includes an upper frame member that is connect
able to an external Support structure, a lower frame member,
and a plurality of upright Supports that each extend from the
upper frame member to the lower frame member. The
plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable between
a collapsed position and an expanded position.
Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging
chair that includes a free-standing, Suspension frame and a
folding chair frame. The Suspension frame has a suspension
member. The folding chair frame has an upper frame mem
ber connectable to the Suspension member of the Suspension
frame, a lower frame member, and a plurality of upright
Supports that each extend from the upper frame member to
the lower frame member. The plurality of upright supports
are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position and an
expanded position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an assembly that
includes a suspension frame and a folding chair according to
a first example:
2
FIG. 2 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 1 in an expanded position;
FIG. 4 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 1 in a collapsed position;
FIG. 5 is a detail view of an upper frame member and a
plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the upper frame
10 member and an upright Support from the plurality of upright
Supports;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a folding chair
according to a second example:
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a folding chair
15 according to a third example;
FIG. 9 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 8:
FIG. 10 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 8 in an expanded position;
FIG. 11 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
FIG. 8 in a collapsed position;
FIG. 12 is a detail view of an upper frame member and a
plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG. 8:
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the upper frame
25 member and an upright Support from the plurality of upright
supports of the folding chair of FIG. 8:
FIG. 14 is a detail view of an upper frame member and a
plurality of upright Supports in a first alternative embodi
ment of the folding chair of FIG. 8; and
30 FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the upper frame
member and an upright Support from the plurality of upright
supports in the first alternative embodiment of the folding
chair of FIG. 8.
35 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This disclosure is directed to hanging chairs, such as egg
chairs, that have a folding frame that allows the chair to be
collapsed for storage and transportation.
40 FIG. 1 shows an assembly 100 that includes a suspension
frame 110 and a folding chair 120. The folding chair 120 is
suspended from the suspension frame 110. As illustrated, the
Suspension frame 110 is a free-standing includes a plurality
of interconnected structural elements, such as welded-to
45 gether tubular metal members. The suspension frame 110
includes a plurality of legs 112 that extend outward from an
upstanding arcuate mast 114. In this example the arcuate
mast has a C-shape with a first end of the mast 114 being
connected to and Supported by the legs 112 and a second end
50 that is disposed directly above the first end, albeit with a
Substantial distance (e.g. six feet) separating the first end and
the second end. A suspension member 116 is located at the
second end of the mast 114. The suspension member is the
portion of the Suspension frame that is connectable to the
55 folding chair 120. Accordingly, the Suspension member is
located at an elevation Suitable for keeping the folding chair
120 separated from the ground or other underlying Surface.
The Suspension member 116 can be, for example, a hook, an
eye, or any other Suitable.
60 The suspension frame 110 is an example of a structure
from which the folding chair 120 can be suspended. The
folding chair 120 can also be suspended from other struc
tures such as a tree oran overhead structure of a building that
is Suitable for carrying Suspended loads. In these examples,
65 hardware similar to the suspension member 116 can be
utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 120 to
whatever external structure it is used in conjunction with.
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The folding chair 120 includes a flexible cover 122 that is
supported by a frame. The frame of the folding chair 120
includes an upper frame member 130, a lower frame mem
ber 140, and a plurality of upright supports 150. The upper
frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140 are
rigid members that interconnect the upright supports 150.
The folding chair 120 can also include a seat cushion 124
that is disposed inside the folding chair 120, and is supported
by the frame and the flexible cover 122 to define a seating
surface. The flexible cover 122 may be of any configuration,
including but not limited to, having pockets sewn into the
flexible cover 122 to enclose the plurality of upright Sup
ports 150 or an opening to allow easy access to either the
upper frame member 130 or the lower frame member 140.
As shown in FIG. 2, the upper frame member 130 is
connectable to an external Support structure such as the
suspension frame 110. A mounting member 132 is connected
to and extends upward from the upper frame member 130 for
connecting the upper frame member to the Suspension frame
110 or other external support structure. For instance, the
mounting member 132 can be a hook or an eye that is
connectable to the Suspension member 116 of the Suspension
frame 110.
Each of the upright supports 150 can have a lower end that
is connected to the lower frame member 140 and each of the
upright Supports 150 can have an upper end that is connected
to the upper frame member 130. To allow the chair to be
folded and unfolded, each of the upright supports 150 is
movable between a collapsed position and an expanded
position. In particular, each of the upright supports 150 is
pivotally connected to the lower frame member 140 and is
also pivotally connected to the upper frame member 130.
At least some of the upright supports 150 are rigid
members that are connected to the upper frame member 130
and the lower frame member 140 in a manner that allows
force to be transmitted through the upright supports 150 to
support and suspend the lower frame member 140 with
respect to the upper frame member 130. In the illustrated
example, all of the upright supports 150 are rigid. In some
implementations, one or more of the upright supports 150
could be flexible supports that are connected to the upper
frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140,
semi-rigid Supports that are connected to the upper frame
member 130 and the lower frame member 140, or supports
that are embedded in the flexible cover 122 without being
connected to the upper frame member 130 or the lower
frame member 140.
In the illustrated example, the upright supports 150 are
rigid, tubular metal members having an arcuate shape, with
each of the upright Supports 150 being a solid, one-piece
member. Other shapes, configurations, and materials can be
used. Such as non-tubular Supports, extruded shapes, and/or
multi-piece Supports.
The flexible cover 122 is disposed over at least part of the
frame, and typically covers the majority of the length of each
of the upright supports 150. In combination with a pair of
upright supports from the plurality of upright supports 150,
the flexible cover defines an open side for the folding chair
120, which has a substantially ovoid opening that is defined
between the pair of upright supports. The flexible cover 122
can be made from any of a number of Suitable materials,
Such as canvas or nylon. Solid sheet fabrics materials can be
used or other materials can be used such as screen, mesh,
netting, or rope. Elastic or inelastic materials can be utilized
for the flexible cover 122. Windows, vents, or other open
ings can be incorporated in the flexible cover 122. The
flexible cover 122 can be removably attached to the upright
supports 150 and/or other portions of the frame work of the
folding chair 120 to allow the flexible cover 122 to be
removed and replaced. Removable connection of the flexible
cover 122 can be achieved by a number of suitable struc
tures, including sleeves or straps that are formed as part of
the flexible cover 122 and attach to the upright supports by
hook-and-loop fasteners, Zippers, buttons, Snaps, knots, or
other types of fasteners.
As seen in FIGS. 3-4, the upright supports 150 extend
10 outward from the upper frame member 130 and the lower
frame member 140 (not visible in FIGS. 3-4). In the
expanded position (FIG. 3), the upright supports 150 extend
radially outward from the upper frame member 130, with the
mounting member 132 being located approximately at the
15 radial center of the upright supports 150. In the collapsed
position (FIG. 4), the upright supports 150 are pivoted
toward one another to reduce the overall size of the frame.
To allow pivoting of the upright supports 150, each is
connected to the upper frame member 130 by a pivot pin
134, as shown in FIGS. 5-6. The pivot pins 134 are arrayed
on the upper frame member 130 at spaced locations to allow
the upright supports 150 to pivot with respect to one another
during movement between the expanded and collapsed
positions. Each pivot pin 134 extends through aligned aper
25 tures in a top portion 135 and a bottom portion 136 of the
upper frame member 130, which are spaced apart planar
structures that are connected by a side portion 137. Each
pivot pin 134 also extends through one of the upright
supports 150. The pivot pins 134 can be fixed to the upper
30 frame member 130, but sized and configured to allow the
upright supports 150 to pivot on them. A releasable locking
structure can be provided for each of the upright supports
150 to allow the upright supports 150 to be fixed in
expanded position with respect to the upper frame member
35 130. As an example, a spring pin 138 can be disposed in each
of the upright supports 150 and engagable with a respective
aperture in the upper frame member 130. The spring pins
138 can each be axially compressed to disengage them from
the upper frame member 130, which allows the upright
40 supports 150 to be pivoted from the expanded position
toward the collapsed position. Once re-aligned with the
apertures in the upper frame member, the spring pins 128
extend and re-engage the upper frame member 130.
The lower frame member 140 is constructed in the same
45 manner described with respect to the upper frame member
130 including connection of the upright supports 150 to the
lower frame member 140 by pivot pins. Spring pins can be
provided for engagement with the lower frame member 140
or omitted. If omitted, the upright supports 150 and the
50 lower frame member 140 are maintained in position with
respect to one another by engagement of the spring pins 138
with the upper frame member 130.
In operation, the folding chair 120 may initially be in the
collapsed position and not connected to an external Support
55 structure. A user pivots each of the upright supports 150 with
respect to upper frame member 130 and the lower frame
member 140 and toward the expanded position. Once in the
expanded position, the upright supports 150 are locked into
position, for example, by engagement of the spring pins 138.
60 If the flexible cover is not currently attached to the frame of
the chair, it is connected to the upright supports 150 by the
user. The folding chair 120 is then suspended from an
external Support structure. Such as the Suspension frame 110.
For example, the folding chair 120 can be connected to the
65 Suspension frame 110 by connecting the mounting member
132 of the folding chair 120 to the suspension member 116
of the suspension frame 110. The seat cushion 124 is then
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installed in the folding chair 120, which is now ready for
use. Disassembly of the folding chair 120 is accomplished
by reversing the assembly steps.
FIG. 7 shows a folding chair 220 according to a second
example. The folding chair 220 can be suspended from an
external Support structure. Such as the Suspension frame 110.
The folding chair 220 includes a frame that supports a
flexible cover 222, which is similar or identical to the
flexible cover 122. The frame of the folding chair 220
includes an upper frame member 230 having a mounting
member 232 as well as a lower frame member 240, which
are similar to the upper frame member 130, the mounting
member 132, and the lower frame member 140. The folding
chair 220 differs from the folding chair 120 by virtue of a
rigid, fixed, non-pivotal frame member 231 that is arcuate or
Substantially C-shaped and interconnects the upper frame
member 230 and lower frame member to suspend the lower
frame member 240 from the upper frame member. The
non-pivotal frame member is fixedly connected to each of
the upper frame member 230 and the lower frame member
240, and can be the sole structural connection between the
two. A plurality of non-structural cover supports 223 are
connected to each of the upper frame member 230 and the
lower frame member 240 by one of a removable connection
(i.e. disconnectable), or a pivotal connection to each of the
upper frame member 230 and the lower frame member 240,
where the folding chair 220 is moved to the collapsed
position by pivoting and/or disconnecting the non-structural
cover Supports 223. As one example, the non-structural
cover supports 224 are spring steel members. As another
example, the non-structural cover supports 223 are fiber
poles. As another example, the non-structural cover Supports
223 are plastic rods. Use of the folding chair 220 is similar
to use of the folding chair 120.
FIG. 8 shows an assembly 300 according to a third
example that includes a suspension frame 310 and a folding
chair 320. The folding chair 320 is suspended from the
suspension frame 310. As illustrated, the suspension frame
310 is free-standing and includes a plurality of intercon
nected structural elements, such as welded-together tubular
metal members. The suspension frame 310 includes a plu
rality of legs 312 that extend outward from an upstanding
arcuate mast 314. The arcuate mast may have a C-shape with
a first end of the mast 314 being connected to and supported
by the legs 312 and a second end that is disposed directly
above the first end, albeit with a substantial distance (e.g. six
feet) separating the first end and the second end. A suspen
sion member 316 is located at the second end of the mast
314. The suspension member 316 is the portion of the
suspension frame 310 that is connectable to the folding chair
320. Accordingly, the suspension member 316 is located at
an elevation suitable for keeping the folding chair 320
separated from the ground or other underlying Surface. The
Suspension member 316 can be, for example, a hook, an eye,
or any other suitable. As shown, the suspension member 316
is a bolt 317 attached to a spring 318 with hooks on a free
end. The bolt 317 extends through the second end of the
mast 314 toward the folding chair 320. It is anticipated that
the spring 318 could have hooks on both free ends.
The suspension frame 310 is an example of a structure
from which the folding chair 320 can be suspended. The
folding chair 320 can also be suspended from other struc
tures, such as a tree or an overhead structure of a building
that is suitable for carrying Suspended loads. In these
examples, hardware similar to the suspension member 316
can be utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 320
to the external structure the folding chair 320 is used in
conjunction with.
The folding chair 320 includes a flexible cover 322 that is
5 supported by a frame 360. The chair can also include a seat
cushion 324 that is disposed inside the folding chair 320 and
is supported by the frame 360 and the flexible cover 322 to
define a seating surface (not shown). The frame 360 of the
folding chair 320 includes an upper frame member 330, a
10 lower frame member 340, and a plurality of upright supports
350. The upper frame member 330 and the lower frame
member 340 are rigid members that interconnect the upright
supports 350.
As shown in FIG. 9, the upper frame member 330 is
15 connectable to an external Support structure. Such as the
suspension frame 310. A mounting member 332 is con
nected to and extends upward from the upper frame member
330 for connecting the upper frame member to the suspen
sion frame 310 or other external support structure. The
mounting member 332 may be a hook or an eye that is
connectable to the suspension member 316 of the suspension
frame 310.
Each of the upright supports 350 can have a lower end that
is connected to the lower frame member 340, and each of the
25 upright Supports 350 can have an upper end that is connected
to the upper frame member 330. To allow the chair to be
folded and unfolded, each of the upright supports 350 is
movable between a collapsed position and an expanded
position. In particular, each of the upright supports 350 is
30 pivotally connected to the lower frame member 340 and is
also pivotally connected to the upper frame member 330.
At least some of the upright supports 350 are rigid
members that are connected to the upper frame member 330
and the lower frame member 340 in a manner that allows
35 force to be transmitted through the upright supports 350 to
support and suspend the lower frame member 340 with
respect to the upper frame member 330. In some implemen
tations, one or more of the upright supports 350 could be
flexible supports that are connected to the upper frame
40 member 330 and the lower frame member 340, semi-rigid
supports that are connected to the upper frame member 330
and the lower frame member 340, or supports that are
embedded in the flexible cover 322 without being connected
to the upper frame member 330 or the lower frame member
45 340. As shown, the upright supports 350 are rigid, tubular
metal members having an arcuate shape with each of the
upright supports 350 being a solid, one-piece member. Other
shapes, configurations, and materials can be used. Such as
non-tubular Supports, extruded shapes, and/or multi-piece
50 Supports.
The flexible cover 322 is disposed over at least part of the
frame 360, and typically covers the majority of the length of
each of the upright supports 350. In combination with a pair
of upright supports 351 from the plurality of upright Sup
55 ports 350, the flexible cover 322 defines an open side for the
folding chair 320, which has a substantially ovoid opening
that is defined between the pair of upright supports 351. The
flexible cover 322 can be made from any of a number of
Suitable materials. Such as canvas or nylon. Solid sheet
60 fabrics materials could be used or other materials, such as
screen, mesh, netting, or rope, could be used. Elastic or
inelastic materials can be utilized for the flexible cover 322.
Windows, vents, or other openings can be incorporated in
the flexible cover 322. The flexible cover 322 can be
65 removably attached to the upright supports 350 and/or other
portions of the frame 360 of the folding chair 320 to allow
the flexible cover 322 to be removed and replaced. Remov
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able connection of the flexible cover 322 can be achieved by
a number of Suitable structures, including sleeves or straps
that are formed as part of the flexible cover 322 and attach
to the upright supports 350 by hook-and-loop fasteners,
Zippers, buttons, Snaps, knots, or other types of fasteners.
As seen in FIGS. 10-11, the upright supports 350 extend
outward from the upper frame member 330 and the lower
frame member 340 (not visible in FIGS. 10-11). In the
expanded position (FIG. 10), the upright supports 350
extend radially outward from the upper frame member 330,
with the mounting member 332 being located approximately
at the radial center of the upright supports 350. In the
collapsed position (FIG. 11), the upright supports 350 are
pivoted toward one another to reduce the overall size of the
frame 360.
To allow pivoting of the upright supports 350, each is
connected to the upper frame member 330 by a pivot pin
334, as shown in FIGS. 12-13. The pivot pins 334 are
arrayed on the upper frame member 330 at spaced locations
to allow the upright supports 350 to pivot with respect to one
another during movement between the expanded and col
lapsed positions. Each pivot pin 334 extends through aligned
apertures in a top portion 335 and a bottom portion 336 of
the upper frame member 330, which are spaced apart planar
structures that are connected by a side portion 337. Each
pivot pin 334 also extends through one of the upright
supports 350. The pivot pins 334 can be fixed to the upper
frame member 330 but sized and configured to allow the
upright supports 350 to pivot on them.
Locking structures can be provided to allow the pair of
upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid
opening to be fixed in expanded position with respect to the
upper frame member 330. The locking structures are each
disposed in a pair of Substantially vertically aligned aper
tures 333 in the upper frame member. Each pair of vertically
aligned apertures 333 is positioned at any point between one
of the upright supports 351 that define the substantially
ovoid opening and the closest upright Support 350. As shown
in FIG. 12, the vertically aligned apertures 333 are posi
tioned closer to upright supports 351 that define the sub
stantially ovoid opening than the closest upright Support
350. The locking structure will extend through the upper
frame member 330 but not the upright supports 350. In the
illustrated example, the locking structures include pins 338
with clips 339. Each pin 338 would extend through one pair
of substantially vertically aligned apertures 333 with one
clip 339 connected to both ends of the pin 338 to secure the
pin 338 to the upper frame member 330. The clips 339 are
shown as being positioned between the upright supports 351
that define the Substantially ovoid opening and the closest
upright support 350. However, other configurations are
anticipated, such as positioning the clips 339 between the
upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid
opening and the side portion 337. Other examples of locking
structures include a pin without clips and a fastener Such as
a bolt that is secured to the upper frame member by a nut.
The lower frame member 340 is constructed in the same
manner described with respect to the upper frame member
330, including the fixation of the pair of upright supports
351 the define the substantially ovoid opening by the locking
structures. The locking structures can be provided or omit
ted. If omitted, the pair of upright supports 351 and the lower
frame member 340 are maintained in position with respect
to one another by engagement of the locking structures with
the upper frame member 330.
In operation, the folding chair 320 may initially be in the
collapsed position and not connected to an external Support
structure. A user pivots each of the upright supports 350 with
respect to upper frame member 330 and the lower frame
member 340 and toward the expanded position. Once in the
expanded position, the pair of upright supports 351 that
define the Substantially ovoid opening are locked into posi
tion, for example, by locking structures such as pins 338
with clips 339. Thus, the upright supports 351 are substan
tially restrained from pivoting with respect to the upper
frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340 by
10
engagement of outside Surfaces of the upright Supports 351
with the locking structures, while the remainder of the
upright supports 350 are able to pivot with respect to the
upper frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340
15 over at least a limited range of motion. If the flexible cover
322 is not currently attached to the frame 360 of the folding
chair 320, the flexible cover 322 is connected to the upright
supports 350 by the user. The folding chair 320 is then
Suspended from an external Support structure, Such as the
suspension frame 310. For example, the folding chair 320
can be connected to the Suspension frame 310 by connecting
the mounting member 332 of the folding chair 320 to the
suspension member 316 of the suspension frame 310. The
seat cushion 324 is then installed in the folding chair 320,
25 which is now ready for use. Disassembly of the folding chair
320 is accomplished by reversing the assembly steps.
In the folding chair 320 of FIGS. 8-13, the pair of upright
supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening are
locked into position while the remainder of the upright
30 supports 350 are not locked. FIGS. 14-15 show an upper
frame member 430 according to an alternative embodiment
in which the vertically aligned apertures 333 and associated
locking structures are eliminated in favor of locking struc
tures that extend through the pair of upright supports 351
35 that define the Substantially ovoid opening, with the remain
der of the upright supports 350 remaining unlocked. The
upper frame member 430 can be incorporated in the folding
chair 320, and the disclosure regarding the folding chair 320
applies equally to the alternative embodiment of FIGS.
40 14-15 except as otherwise noted herein.
The upper frame member 430 includes apertures 433 that
are formed through it above and below each of the upright
supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening
when the upright supports 351 are in the fully expanded
45 position. Corresponding apertures 452 are formed in the
upright supports 351, such that the apertures 433 are aligned
with the apertures 452 when the upright supports 351 are in
the fully expanded position. Locking structures pass through
the upper frame member 430 and through the upright
50 supports 351 via the apertures 433 and the apertures 452 to
lock the upright supports 351 into position with respect to
the upper frame member 430 and prevent relative move
ment. In particular, relative movement is restrained by
engagement of the locking structures with the apertures 433
55 and the apertures 452. In the illustrated example, the locking
structure includes a bolt 438 and a nut 439. In another
example the locking structure includes a pin and clip as
explained with respect to FIGS. 12-13. In another example
the locking structure includes a spring pin as described with
60 respect to FIGS. 5-6. Use of the chair is the same as
described previous with the exception that the locking
structures are engaged with the apertures 433 and 452.
It is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be
limited to the disclosed embodiments but, on the contrary, is
65 intended to cover various modifications and equivalent
arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the
appended claims.
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What is claimed is:
1. A hanging chair, comprising:
an upper frame member that is connectable to an external
Support structure;
a lower frame member;
a plurality of upright Supports that each extend from the
upper frame member to the lower frame member,
wherein the plurality of upright Supports are pivotally
moveable between a collapsed position and an
expanded position, wherein two upright Supports from 10
the plurality of upright Supports define a substantially
ovoid opening; and
two releasable locking structures that allow the two
upright Supports that define the Substantially ovoid
opening to be fixed in the expanded position, 15
wherein each of the releasable locking structures is
between one of the two upright supports that define the
Substantially ovoid opening and its closest upright
Support.
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MI DI TUTTI
(12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 10 ,016 ,048 B2
Wehner (45) Date of Patent: Jul. 10 , 2018
(54) HANGING CHAIR (58 ) Field of Classification Search
CPC ..... A47C 3 /0252 ; A47C 3 /0255 ; A47C 4 /045 ;
( 71) Applicant: WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC , A47C 4 / 181 ; A47C 3 / 32 ; A45F 3 / 26
Clio , MI (US ) USPC .......... 297 / 277, 273, 42 , 45 , 184 . 17 ; 5 / 120 ;
472/ 118
(72 ) Inventor : Scott D . Wehner , Mt. Morris, MI (US) See application file for complete search history .
(73 ) Assignee : Worldwide Creations , LLC , Clio , MI (56 ) References Cited
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US 2018/0116380 A1 May 3, 2018 Primary Examiner — Brian D Mattei
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(60 ) Provisional application No. 62/ 039 ,530 , filed on Aug . The upper frame member is connectable to an external
20 , 2014 , provisional application No. 62 /002,428 , support structure and having a top plate and a bottom plate .
filed on May 23 , 2014 . The lower frame member has a top plate and a bottom plate .
Each upright support having a first end and a second end .
(51) Int. Ci. The first end of each upright support is connected to the
A63G 9 /00 ( 2006 .01) upper frame member between the top plate and the bottom
A47D 13 /00 ( 2006 .01) plate of the upper frame member. The second end of each
A45F 3 / 26 ( 2006 .01 ) upright support is connected to the lower frame member
A47C 3 /025 (2006 .01) between the top plate and the bottom plate of the lower
A47C4/04 (2006 .01) frame member. The plurality of upright supports are pivot
A47C 4 / 18 ( 2006 .01) ally moveable between a collapsed position , where the
(52) U .S . CI. plurality of upright supports are pivoted toward one another,
CPC ........ .... . A45F 3 /26 (2013 . 01) ; A47C 3 /0252 and an expanded position .
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HANGING CHAIR an external support structure , the upper frame member
having a top plate, a bottom plate , and a side plate, wherein
CROSS -REFERENCE TO RELATED the top plate and the bottom plate are substantially coplanar
APPLICATIONS and spaced apart, wherein the side plate is connected to a
5 portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion
This application is a continuation of U . S . patent applica of an outer periphery of the bottom plate. The lower frame
tion Ser. No . 15 / 277 , 105 , filed on Sep . 27 , 2016 , which is a member having a top plate , a bottom plate , and a side plate ,
continuation of U . S . patent application Ser. No . 14 /719 ,685 , wherein the top plate and the bottom plate are substantially
filed on May 22, 2015 , now U . S . Pat. No . 9 ,468, 284, which coplanar and spaced apart, wherein the side plate is con
claims benefit of U .S . Provisional Application Ser. No. 10 nect nected to a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and
62/002 , 428 filed on May 23, 2014 and U .S . Provisional a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate . The
Application Ser. No .62/039 ,530 filed on Aug. 20 , 2014 , the hanging chair also includes a plurality of upright supports
disclosures of which are incorporated in their entireties by that each extend from the upper framemember to the lower
reference . framemember, each upright support having a first end and
BACKGROUND a second end, the first end of each upright support is
connected to the upper framemember between the top plate
This disclosure relates to the field of hanging chairs, and the bottom plate, the second end of each upright support
Hanging chairs of many types are well known. Hanging is connected to the lower frame member between the top
chairs generally include a mounting structure at the top of 20 plate and the bottom plate . The plurality of upright supports
the chair , such as a hook or eye. The mounting structure is are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position , where
used to suspend the hanging chair from an external structure, the plurality of upright supports are pivoted toward one
such as an overhead structural member of a building or a another, and an expanded position , and wherein two upright
frame. Hanging chairs lack legs, with the entire weight of the supports from the plurality of upright supports, the side plate
chair instead being borne by the mounting structure by 25 of the upper frame member, and the side plate of the lower
which the chair is suspended . framemember define an ovoid opening. The hanging chair
One common type of hanging chair is known as an egg also includes a flexible cover that is connected to at least two
chair . A typical egg chair includes a half-ovoid shell that of the upright supports .
defines a seating surface and seat back , and an upright, Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging
substantially oval- shaped open side of the chair through 30 chair that includes a frame, a cover, and a seat cushion . The
which the occupant enters and sits in the chair . Traditionally , frame includes a first frame member that is connectable to an
such a chair would be constructed from wicker or a similar external support structure having a top plate , a bottom plate ,
material. Some recent designs define the shell with a frame and a side plate , wherein the side plate is connected to a
of welded -together metal tubes. Many variations of this portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a portion
basic design have been made over the years , for example , 35 of an outer periphery of the bottom plate, a second frame
some designs replace the half ovoid shape with a slightly member having a top plate, a bottom plate , and a side plate ,
more rectangular shape . wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an outer
The weight of an occupant of a hanging chair is trans- periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer periphery
mitted from a bottom interior surface of the chair through of the bottom plate , and a plurality of upright supports
structure of the chair to the mounting structure . Because of 40 having a substantially arcuate configuration wherein each
this , the materials and construction techniques selected for upright support extends from the first frame member to the
the chair must be able to resist the tensile loading placed on second frame member, each upright support having a first
nearly all of the chair ' s structure . This is in contrast to chairs end and a second end , the first end of each upright support
having legs, where most of the structure of the chair is is connected to the first framemember between the top plate
subjected to compressive forces . 45 and the bottom plate, the second end of each upright support
is connected to the second frame member between the top
SUMMARY plate and the bottom plate , wherein two upright supports
from the plurality of upright supports define an ovoid
One aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging opening, and wherein the lower frame member and the
chair that includes an upper frame member connectable to an 50 second end of each upright support form a support surface .
external support structure , the upper frame member having The cover is connected to at least two of the upright supports
a top plate , a bottom plate , and a side plate , and a lower and occupies spaces between adjacent pairs of bars, and
framemember having a top plate , a bottom plate , and a side terminates at the ovoid opening, such that the ovoid opening
plate . A plurality of upright supports are each arcuate is not obstructed by the cover. The seat cushion supported on
members that extend from the upper frame member to the 55 the support surface defined by the frame.
lower framemember, each upright support having a first end
and a second end , the first end of each upright support is BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
pivotally connected to the upper frame member between the
top plate and the bottom plate , the second end of each FIG . 1 is a perspective view showing an assembly that
upright support is pivotally connected to the lower frame 60 includes a suspension frame and a folding chair according to
member between the top plate and the bottom plate , wherein a first example ;
two upright supports from the plurality of upright supports , FIG . 2 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of
the side plate of the upper framemember, and the side plate FIG . 1;
of the lower frame member define an opening. FIG . 3 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging 65 FIG . 1 in an expanded position ;
chair that includes an upper frame member and a lower FIG . 4 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
frame member . The upper framemember is connectable to FIG . 1 in a collapsed position ;
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FIG . 5 is a detail view of an upper frame member and a The folding chair 120 can also include a seat cushion 124
plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG . 1; that is disposed inside the folding chair 120 , and is supported
FIG . 6 is a cross -sectional view showing the upper frame by the frame and the flexible cover 122 to define a seating
member and an upright support from the plurality of upright surface . The flexible cover 122 may be of any configuration ,
supports ; 5 including but not limited to , having pockets sewn into the
FIG . 7 is a perspective view showing a folding chair flexible cover 122 to enclose the plurality of upright sup
according to a second example ; ports 150 or an opening to allow easy access to either the
FIG . 8 is a perspective view showing a folding chair upper frame member 130 or the lower frame member 140 .
according to a third example ;
conAs shown toin anFIGexternal
FIG . 9 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of 10 connectable . 2 , the upper frame member 130 is
support structure such as the
FIG . 8 ; suspension frame 110 . A mounting member 132 is connected
FIG . 10 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of to and extends upward from the upper framemember 130 for
FIG . 8 in an expanded position ;
FIG . 11 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of 110 or other external support structurethe. For
connecting the upper frame member to suspension frame
instance , the
FIG . 8 in a collapsed position ; 15
mounting member 132 can be a hook or an eye that is
FIG . 12 is a detail view of an upper framemember and a connectable to the suspension member 116 of the suspension
plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ; frame 110 .
FIG . 13 is a cross -sectional view showing the upper frame
member and an upright support from the plurality of upright Each of the upright supports 150 can have a lower end that
supports of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ; 20 is connected to the lower framemember 140 and each of the
FIG . 14 is a detail view of an upper frame member and a upright supports 150 can have an upper end that is connected
plurality of upright supports in a first alternative embodi- to the upper frame member 130 . To allow the chair to be
ment of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ; and folded and unfolded , each of the upright supports 150 is
FIG . 15 is a cross -sectional view showing the upper frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded
member and an upright support from the plurality of upright 25 position . In particular , each of the upright supports 150 is
supports in the first alternative embodiment of the folding pivotally connected to the lower framemember 140 and is
chair of FIG . 8 . also pivotally connected to the upper framemember 130 .
At least some of the upright supports 150 are rigid
DETAILED DESCRIPTION members that are connected to the upper framemember 130
30 and the lower frame member 140 in a manner that allows
This disclosure is directed to hanging chairs, such as egg force to be transmitted through the upright supports 150 to
chairs, that have a folding frame that allows the chair to be support and suspend the lower frame member 140 with
collapsed for storage and transportation . respect to the upper frame member 130 . In the illustrated
FIG . 1 shows an assembly 100 that includes a suspension example , all of the upright supports 150 are rigid . In some
frame 110 and a folding chair 120 . The folding chair 120 is 35 implementations, one or more of the upright supports 150
suspended from the suspension frame 110 . As illustrated , the could be flexible supports that are connected to the upper
suspension frame 110 is a free -standing includes a plurality frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140 ,
of interconnected structural elements , such as welded - to - semi- rigid supports that are connected to the upper frame
gether tubular metal members . The suspension frame 110 member 130 and the lower framemember 140 , or supports
includes a plurality of legs 112 that extend outward from an 40 that are embedded in the flexible cover 122 without being
upstanding arcuate mast 114 . In this example the arcuate connected to the upper frame member 130 or the lower
mast has a C -shape with a first end of the mast 114 being frame member 140 .
connected to and supported by the legs 112 and a second end In the illustrated example , the upright supports 150 are
that is disposed directly above the first end, albeit with a rigid , tubular metal members having an arcuate shape , with
substantial distance ( e . g . six feet separating the first end and 45 each of the upright supports 150 being a solid , one -piece
the second end . A suspension member 116 is located at the member. Other shapes, configurations, and materials can be
second end of the mast 114 . The suspension member is the used , such as non -tubular supports, extruded shapes, and/or
portion of the suspension frame that is connectable to the multi -piece supports .
folding chair 120 . Accordingly , the suspension member is The flexible cover 122 is disposed over at least part of the
located at an elevation suitable for keeping the folding chair 50 frame, and typically covers the majority of the length of each
120 separated from the ground or other underlying surface . of the upright supports 150 . In combination with a pair of
The suspension member 116 can be , for example , a hook , an upright supports from the plurality of upright supports 150 ,
eye, or any other suitable . the flexible cover defines an open side for the folding chair
The suspension frame 110 is an example of a structure 120 , which has a substantially ovoid opening that is defined
from which the folding chair 120 can be suspended . The 55 between the pair of upright supports. The flexible cover 122
folding chair 120 can also be suspended from other struc - can be made from any of a number of suitable materials ,
tures such as a tree or an overhead structure of a building that such as canvas or nylon . Solid sheet fabrics materials can be
is suitable for carrying suspended loads . In these examples , used or other materials can be used such as screen , mesh ,
hardware similar to the suspension member 116 can be netting, or rope . Elastic or inelastic materials can be utilized
utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 120 to 60 for the flexible cover 122 . Windows, vents, or other open
whatever external structure it is used in conjunction with . ings can be incorporated in the flexible cover 122. The
The folding chair 120 includes a flexible cover 122 that is flexible cover 122 can be removably attached to the upright
supported by a frame. The frame of the folding chair 120 supports 150 and/ or other portions of the frame work of the
includes an upper frame member 130 , a lower framemem folding chair 120 to allow the flexible cover 122 to be
ber 140, and a plurality of upright supports 150. The upper 65 removed and replaced .Removable connection of the flexible
frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140 are cover 122 can be achieved by a number of suitable struc
rigid members that interconnect the upright supports 150 . tures, including sleeves or straps that are formed as part of
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the flexible cover 122 and attach to the upright supports by external support structure, such as the suspension frame 110 .
hook -and - loop fasteners, zippers , buttons, snaps , knots , or The folding chair 220 includes a frame that supports a
other types of fasteners . flexible cover 222 , which is similar or identical to the
As seen in FIGS . 3 -4 , the upright supports 150 extend flexible cover 122. The frame of the folding chair 220
outward from the upper framemember 130 and the lower 5 includes an upper frame member 230 having a mounting
frame member 140 ( not visible in FIGS . 3 - 4 ). In the member 232 as well as a lower frame member 240 , which
expanded position (FIG . 3 ), the upright supports 150 extend are similar to the upper frame member 130 , the mounting
radially outward from the upper framemember 130 , with the member 132 , and the lower framemember 140 . The folding
mounting member 132 being located approximately at the chair 220 differs from the folding chair 120 by virtue of a
radial center of the upright supports 150 . In the collapsed 10 rigid , fixed , non -pivotal framemember 231 that is arcuate or
position (FIG . 4 ), the upright supports 150 are pivoted substantially C -shaped and interconnects the upper frame
toward one another to reduce the overall size of the frame. member 230 and lower framemember to suspend the lower
To allow pivoting of the upright supports 150 , each is frame member 240 from the upper frame member. The
connected to the upper frame member 130 by a pivot pin non -pivotal frame member is fixedly connected to each of
134 , as shown in FIGS . 5 -6 . The pivot pins 134 are arrayed 15 the upper frame member 230 and the lower frame member
on the upper framemember 130 at spaced locations to allow 240 , and can be the sole structural connection between the
the upright supports 150 to pivot with respect to one another two. A plurality of non - structural cover supports 223 are
during movement between the expanded and collapsed connected to each of the upper frame member 230 and the
positions. Each pivot pin 134 extends through aligned aper - lower framemember 240 by one of a removable connection
tures in a top portion 135 and a bottom portion 136 of the 20 (i.e . disconnectable ), or a pivotal connection to each of the
upper frame member 130 , which are spaced apart planar upper framemember 230 and the lower framemember 240 ,
structures that are connected by a side portion 137 . Each where the folding chair 220 is moved to the collapsed
pivot pin 134 also extends through one of the upright position by pivoting and/ or disconnecting the non - structural
supports 150 . The pivot pins 134 can be fixed to the upper cover supports 223. As one example, the non - structural
frame member 130 , but sized and configured to allow the 25 cover supports 223 are spring steel members . As another
upright supports 150 to pivot on them . A releasable locking example , the non - structural cover supports 223 are fiber
structure can be provided for each of the upright supports poles . As another example, the non - structural cover supports
150 to allow the upright supports 150 to be fixed in 223 are plastic rods. Use of the folding chair 220 is similar
expanded position with respect to the upper frame member to use of the folding chair 120 .
130. As an example , a spring pin 138 can be disposed in each 30 FIG . 8 shows an assembly 300 according to a third
of the upright supports 150 and engageable with a respective example that includes a suspension frame 310 and a folding
aperture in the upper frame member 130 . The spring pins chair 320 . The folding chair 320 is suspended from the
138 can each be axially compressed to disengage them from suspension frame 310 . As illustrated , the suspension frame
the upper frame member 130 , which allows the upright 310 is free - standing and includes a plurality of intercon
supports 150 to be pivoted from the expanded position 35 nected structural elements , such as welded -together tubular
toward the collapsed position . Once re -aligned with the metalmembers . The suspension frame 310 includes a plu
apertures in the upper framemember, the spring pins 128 rality of legs 312 that extend outward from an upstanding
extend and re -engage the upper frame member 130. arcuate mast 314 . The arcuate mast may have a C - shape with
The lower framemember 140 is constructed in the same a first end of the mast 314 being connected to and supported
manner described with respect to the upper frame member 40 by the legs 312 and a second end that is disposed directly
130 including connection of the upright supports 150 to the above the first end , albeit with a substantial distance (e. g . six
lower framemember 140 by pivot pins . Spring pins can be feet) separating the first end and the second end . A suspen
provided for engagement with the lower framemember 140 sion member 316 is located at the second end of the mast
or omitted . If omitted , the upright supports 150 and the 314 . The suspension member 316 is the portion of the
lower frame member 140 are maintained in position with 45 suspension frame 310 that is connectable to the folding chair
respect to one another by engagement of the spring pins 138 320. Accordingly , the suspension member 316 is located at
with the upper framemember 130 . an elevation suitable for keeping the folding chair 320
In operation , the folding chair 120 may initially be in the separated from the ground or other underlying surface . The
collapsed position and not connected to an external support suspension member 316 can be , for example , a hook , an eye,
structure . A user pivots each of the upright supports 150 with 50 or any other suitable . As shown , the suspension member 316
respect to upper frame member 130 and the lower frame is a bolt 317 attached to a spring 318 with hooks on a free
member 140 and toward the expanded position . Once in the end . The bolt 317 extends through the second end of the
expanded position , the upright supports 150 are locked into mast 314 toward the folding chair 320 . It is anticipated that
position , for example ,by engagement of the spring pins 138 . the spring 318 could have hooks on both free ends .
If the flexible cover is not currently attached to the frame of 55 The suspension frame 310 is an example of a structure
the chair, it is connected to the upright supports 150 by the from which the folding chair 320 can be suspended . The
user. The folding chair 120 is then suspended from an folding chair 320 can also be suspended from other struc
external support structure , such as the suspension frame 110 . tures , such as a tree or an overhead structure of a building
For example , the folding chair 120 can be connected to the that is suitable for carrying suspended loads. In these
suspension frame 110 by connecting the mounting member 60 examples , hardware similar to the suspension member 316
132 of the folding chair 120 to the suspension member 116 can be utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 320
of the suspension frame 110 . The seat cushion 124 is then to the external structure the folding chair 320 is used in
installed in the folding chair 120, which is now ready for conjunction with .
use . Disassembly of the folding chair 120 is accomplished The folding chair 320 includes a flexible cover 322 that is
by reversing the assembly steps . 65 supported by a frame 360 . The chair can also include a seat
FIG . 7 shows a folding chair 220 according to a second cushion 324 that is disposed inside the folding chair 320 and
example. The folding chair 220 can be suspended from an is supported by the frame 360 and the flexible cover 322 to
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define a seating surface (not shown ). The frame 360 of the frame member 340 (not visible in FIGS . 10 - 11). In the
folding chair 320 includes an upper frame member 330 , a expanded position (FIG . 10 ), the upright supports 350
lower framemember 340, and a plurality of upright supports extend radially outward from the upper frame member 330 ,
350. The upper frame member 330 and the lower frame with the mounting member 332 being located approximately
member 340 are rigid members that interconnect the upright 5 at the radial center of the upright supports 350 . In the
supports 350 . collapsed position ( FIG . 11 ), the upright supports 350 are
As shown in FIG . 9 , the upper frame member 330 is pivoted toward one another to reduce the overall size of the
connectable to an external support structure , such as the frame 360.
suspension frame 310 . A mounting member 332 is con - To allow pivoting of the upright supports 350, each is
nected to and extends upward from the upper framemember 10 connected to the upper frame member 330 by a pivot pin
330 for connecting the upper framemember to the suspen - 334 , as shown in FIGS. 12 - 13 . The pivot pins 334 are
sion frame 310 or other external support structure . The arrayed on the upper framemember 330 at spaced locations
mounting member 332 may be a hook or an eye that is to allow the upright supports 350 to pivotwith respect to one
connectable to the suspension member 316 of the suspension another during movement between the expanded and col
frame 310 . 15 lapsed positions. Each pivot pin 334 extends through aligned
Each of the upright supports 350 can have a lower end that apertures in a top portion 335 and a bottom portion 336 of
is connected to the lower framemember 340 , and each of the the upper frame member 330 , which are spaced apart planar
upright supports 350 can have an upper end that is connected structures that are connected by a side portion 337. Each
to the upper frame member 330 . To allow the chair to be pivot pin 334 also extends through one of the upright
folded and unfolded , each of the upright supports 350 is 20 supports 350 . The pivot pins 334 can be fixed to the upper
movable between a collapsed position and an expanded frame member 330 but sized and configured to allow the
position . In particular, each of the upright supports 350 is upright supports 350 to pivot on them .
pivotally connected to the lower framemember 340 and is Locking structures can be provided to allow the pair of
also pivotally connected to the upper frame member 330 . upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid
At least some of the upright supports 350 are rigid 25 opening to be fixed in expanded position with respect to the
members that are connected to the upper framemember 330 upper frame member 330 . The locking structures are each
and the lower frame member 340 in a manner that allows disposed in a pair of substantially vertically aligned aper
force to be transmitted through the upright supports 350 to t ures 333 in the upper framemember . Each pair of vertically
support and suspend the lower frame member 340 with aligned apertures 333 is positioned at any point between one
respect to the upper framemember 330 . In some implemen - 30 of the upright supports 351 that define the substantially
tations, one or more of the upright supports 350 could be ovoid opening and the closest upright support 350. As shown
flexible supports that are connected to the upper frame in FIG . 12 , the vertically aligned apertures 333 are posi
member 330 and the lower frame member 340 , semi- rigid tioned closer to upright supports 351 that define the sub
supports that are connected to the upper framemember 330 stantially ovoid opening than the closest upright support
and the lower frame member 340 , or supports that are 35 350 . The locking structure will extend through the upper
embedded in the flexible cover 322 without being connected frame member 330 but not the upright supports 350 . In the
to the upper framemember 330 or the lower framemember illustrated example , the locking structures include pins 338
340. As shown, the upright supports 350 are rigid , tubular with clips 339 . Each pin 338 would extend through one pair
metal members having an arcuate shape with each of the of substantially vertically aligned apertures 333 with one
upright supports 350 being a solid , one -piece member. Other 40 clip 339 connected to both ends of the pin 338 to secure the
shapes , configurations , and materials can be used , such as pin 338 to the upper framemember 330 . The clips 339 are
non - tubular supports, extruded shapes , and/or multi-piece shown as being positioned between the upright supports 351
supports . that define the substantially ovoid opening and the closest
The flexible cover 322 is disposed over at least part of the upright support 350. However, other configurations are
frame 360 , and typically covers the majority of the length of 45 anticipated , such as positioning the clips 339 between the
each of the upright supports 350. In combination with a pair upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid
of upright supports 351 from the plurality of upright sup - opening and the side portion 337 . Other examples of locking
ports 350, the flexible cover 322 defines an open side for the structures include a pin without clips and a fastener such as
folding chair 320, which has a substantially ovoid opening a bolt that is secured to the upper frame member by a nut.
that is defined between the pair of upright supports 351 . The 50 The lower frame member 340 is constructed in the same
flexible cover 322 can be made from any of a number of manner described with respect to the upper frame member
suitable materials , such as canvas or nylon . Solid sheet 330 , including the fixation of the pair of upright supports
fabrics materials could be used or other materials , such as 351 the define the substantially ovoid opening by the locking
screen , mesh , netting, or rope, could be used . Elastic or structures. The locking structures can be provided or omit
inelastic materials can be utilized for the flexible cover 322 . 55 ted . If omitted , the pair of upright supports 351 and the lower
Windows, vents, or other openings can be incorporated in frame member 340 are maintained in position with respect
the flexible cover 322. The flexible cover 322 can be to one another by engagement of the locking structures with
removably attached to the upright supports 350 and /or other the upper frame member 330 .
portions of the frame 360 of the folding chair 320 to allow In operation , the folding chair 320 may initially be in the
the flexible cover 322 to be removed and replaced . Remov - 60 collapsed position and not connected to an external support
able connection of the flexible cover 322 can be achieved by structure . A user pivots each of the upright supports 350 with
a number of suitable structures , including sleeves or straps respect to upper frame member 330 and the lower frame
that are formed as part of the flexible cover 322 and attach member 340 and toward the expanded position . Once in the
to the upright supports 350 by hook -and -loop fasteners, expanded position , the pair of upright supports 351 that
zippers , buttons, snaps, knots , or other types of fasteners. 65 define the substantially ovoid opening are locked into posi
As seen in FIGS. 10 - 11, the upright supports 350 extend tion , for example , by locking structures such as pins 338
outward from the upper frame member 330 and the lower with clips 339 . Thus, the upright supports 351 are substan
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tially restrained from pivoting with respect to the upper
frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340 by
engagement of outside surfaces of the upright supports 351
with the locking structures, while the remainder of the
upright supports 350 are able to pivot with respect to the 5
upper frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340
over at least a limited range of motion . If the flexible cover
322 is not currently attached to the frame 360 of the folding
chair 320 , the flexible cover 322 is connected to the upright
supports 350 by the user. The folding chair 320 is then 10
suspended from an external support structure, such as the
suspension frame 310 . For example , the folding chair 320
can be connected to the suspension frame 310 by connecting
the mounting member 332 of the folding chair 320 to the
suspension member 316 of the suspension frame 310 . The 15
seat cushion 324 is then installed in the folding chair 320 ,
which is now ready for use . Disassembly of the folding chair
320 is accomplished by reversing the assembly steps.
In the folding chair 320 of FIGS . 8 - 13 , the pair of upright
supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening are 20
locked into position while the remainder of the upright
supports 350 are not locked . FIGS. 14 - 15 show an upper
framemember 430 according to an alternative embodiment
in which the vertically aligned apertures 333 and associated
locking structures are eliminated in favor of locking struc - 25
tures that extend through the pair of upright supports 351
that define the substantially ovoid opening, with the remain -
der of the upright supports 350 remaining unlocked . The
upper framemember 430 can be incorporated in the folding
chair 320 , and the disclosure regarding the folding chair 320 30 supports are movable between a collapsed position and an
applies equally to the alternative embodiment of FIGS .
14 - 15 except as otherwise noted herein .
The upper frame member 430 includes apertures 433 that
are formed through it above and below each of the upright
supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening 35
when the upright supports 351 are in the fully expanded
position . Corresponding apertures 452 are formed in the
upright supports 351, such that the apertures 433 are aligned
with the apertures 452 when the upright supports 351 are in
the fully expanded position . Locking structures pass through 40
the upper frame member 430 and through the upright
supports 351 via the apertures 433 and the apertures 452 to
lock the upright supports 351 into position with respect to
the upper frame member 430 and prevent relative move
ment. In particular, relative movement is restrained by 45
engagement of the locking structures with the apertures 433
and the apertures 452 . In the illustrated example, the locking
structure includes a bolt 438 and a nut 439. In another
example the locking structure includes a pin and clip as
explained with respect to FIGS. 12 - 13 . In another example 50 9 . The hanging chair of claim 1 , wherein at least some of
the locking structure includes a spring pin as described with the upright supports are rigid tubular members .
respect to FIGS . 5 - 6 . Use of the chair is the same as
described previous with the exception that the locking
structures are engaged with the apertures 433 and 452 .
It is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be 55
limited to the disclosed embodiments but, on the contrary, is
intended to cover various modifications and equivalent
arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the
appended claims.
What is claimed is:
1 . A hanging chair , comprising :
an upper frame member connectable to an external sup
port structure , the upper frame member having a top
plate , a bottom plate , and a side plate ;
a lower framemember having a top plate, a bottom plate ,
and a side plate ; and
10
a plurality of upright supports that each are arcuate
members that extend from the upper frame member to
the lower frame member, each upright support having
a first end and a second end, the first end of each upright
support is pivotally connected to the upper frame
member between the top plate and the bottom plate , the
second end of each upright support is pivotally con
nected to the lower frame member between the top
plate and the bottom plate , wherein two upright sup
ports from the plurality of upright supports , the side
plate of the upper framemember, and the side plate of
the lower frame member define an opening .
2 . The hanging chair of claim 1 , further comprising:
a flexible cover that is connected to at least two of the
upright supports .
3 . The hanging chair of claim 2, wherein the flexible cover
extends between adjacent pairs of the upright supports , and
the flexible cover does not obstruct the opening defined by
the upright supports .
4 . The hanging chair of claim 3 , wherein the flexible cover
includes pockets that enclose the upright supports.
5 . The hanging chair of claim 1, further comprising:
a free - standing , suspension frame having a suspension
member, wherein the suspension member is connect
able to the upper frame member.
6 . The hanging chair of claim 5 , wherein the upper frame
member includes a mounting member for connecting the
upper frame member to the suspension member.
7 . The hanging chair of claim 1 , wherein the upright
expanded position , the hanging chair further comprising :
two releasable locking structures that allow the two
upright supports that define the opening to be fixed in
the expanded position .
8. The hanging chair of claim 1 , wherein :
the side plate of the upper frame member is connected to
a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate of the
upper framemember and a portion of an outer periph
ery of the bottom plate of the upper framemember and
wherein the top plate of the upper frame member and
the bottom plate of the upper frame member are sub
stantially coplanar and spaced apart, and
the side plate of the lower framemember is connected to
a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate of the
lower framemember and a portion of an outer periph
ery of the bottom plate of the lower framemember and
wherein the top plate of the lower frame member and
the bottom plate of the lower framemember are sub
stantially coplanar and spaced apart.
10 . The hanging chair of claim 1 , wherein at least some
of the upright supports are non -structural cover supports .
11 . A hanging chair, comprising:
an upper frame member connectable to an external sup
port structure , the upper frame member having a top
plate , a bottom plate , and a side plate , wherein the top
plate and the bottom plate are substantially coplanar
and spaced apart, wherein the side plate is connected to
60 a portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a
portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate ;
a lower framemember having a top plate, a bottom plate ,
and a side plate , wherein the top plate and the bottom
plate are substantially coplanar and spaced apart ,
65 wherein the side plate is connected to a portion of an
outer periphery of the top plate and a portion of an outer
periphery of the bottom plate ;
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a plurality of upright supports that each extend from the
upper framemember to the lower framemember , each
upright support having a first end and a second end , the
first end of each upright support is tonconnected to the 5
upper frame member between the top plate
plate and
and the
the 5
bottom plate , the second end of each upright support is
connected to the lower frame member between the top
plate and the bottom plate , wherein the plurality of
upright supports are pivotally moveable between a
collapsed position, where the plurality of upright sup
ports are pivoted toward one another, and an expanded
position , and wherein two upright supports from the
plurality of upright supports , the side plate of the upper
frame member , and the side plate of the lower frame 15
member define an ovoid opening; and
a flexible cover that is connected to at least two of the
upright supports.
12 . The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible
cover extends between adjacent pairs of the upright sup - 20
ports , and the flexible cover does not obstruct the ovoid
opening defined by the upright supports.
13 . The hanging chair of claim 12 , wherein the flexible
cover includes pockets that enclose the upright supports .
14 . The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the flexible 25
cover is formed from an elastic material.
15 . The hanging chair of claim 11 , wherein the flexible
cover is formed from an inelastic material.
16 . The hanging chair of claim 11 , wherein the flexible
cover is configured to cover a majority of a length of each 30
of the upright supports .
17 . The hanging chair of claim 11, further comprising :
a plurality non - structural cover supports .
18 . The hanging chair of claim 17 , wherein the non
structural cover supports are embedded in the flexible cover.
12
19 . The hanging chair of claim 17 , wherein the non
structural cover supports are not directly connected to the
upper frame member or the lower framemember.
20 . A hanging chair, comprising:
a frame having :
a first framemember connectable to an external support
structure having a top plate , a bottom plate , and a
side plate , wherein the side plate is connected to a
portion of an outer periphery of the top plate and a
portion of an outer periphery of the bottom plate,
a second frame member having a top plate , a bottom
plate , and a side plate , wherein the side plate is
connected to a portion of an outer periphery of the
top plate and a portion of an outer periphery of the
bottom plate , and
a plurality of upright supports having a substantially
arcuate configuration wherein each upright support
extends from the first framemember to the second
frame member, each upright support having a first
end and a second end , the first end of each upright
support is connected to the first frame member
between the top plate and the bottom plate , the
second end of each upright support is connected to
the second framemember between the top plate and
the bottom plate , wherein two upright supports from
the plurality of upright supports define an ovoid
opening, and wherein the lower frame member and
the second end of each upright support form a
support surface ;
a cover that is connected to at least two of the upright
supports and occupies spaces between adjacent pairs of
bars, and terminates at the ovoid opening, such that the
ovoid opening is not obstructed by the cover; and
a seat cushion supported on the support surface defined by
the frame.
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(12) United States Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US 10 ,398 ,214 B2

Wehner (45) Date of Patent: * Sep . 3 , 2019
(54 ) CHAIR WITH ARCUATE FRAME MEMBERS (52 ) U .S . CI.
CPC ............. . A45F 3 /26 (2013 . 01) ; A47C 3 /0252
(71) Applicant: Worldwide Creations, LLC, Clio , MI (2013.01); A47C 370255 (2013.01); A470
(US ) 4 /045 (2013 .01) ; A47C 4 / 18 (2013 .01 )
( 58 ) Field of Classification Search
(72 ) Inventor : Scott D . Wehner , Mt. Morris, MI (US) CPC . .. A47C 3 /0252; A47C 3/0255 ; A47C 4 /045 ;
(73 ) Assignee: Worldwide Creations, LLC , Clio , MI A47C 4 / 181; A47C 3 /32; A45F 3 /26
(US ) USPC ...... .... 297 /277 , 273 , 42 , 45 , 184 . 17 ; 5 /120 ;
472 / 118
( * ) Notice : Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this See application file for complete search history .
patent is extended or adjusted under 35 (56 ) References Cited
U .S . C . 154 (b ) by 0 days.
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Primary Examiner — Brian D Mattei
US 2018/0310697 A1 Nov. 1, 2018 (74 ) Attorney , Agent, or Firm — Young Basile Hanlon &
MacFarlane , P .C .
Related U . S . Application Data (57 ) ABSTRACT
(63 ) Continuation of application No. 15 / 852,436 , filed on A hanging chair connectable to and suspendable from an
Dec. 22 , 2017 , now Pat. No. 10 ,016 ,048 , which is a external support structure that includes a lower framemem
continuation of application No. 15 /277, 105, filed on ber, arcuate framemembers and a cover. The arcuate frame
Sep . 27, 2016 , now Pat. No. 9,861, 181, which is a members are connected to the lower frame member. A first
continuation of application No. 14 /719 ,685 , filed on arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame members is
May 22 , 2015 , now Pat. No. 9 ,468 ,284 . substantially perpendicular to the lower frame member. A
second arcuate framemember from the arcuate framemem
(60 ) Provisional application No.62/039,530 , filed on Aug. bers and a third arcuate frame member from the arcuate
20 , 2014 , provisional application No. 62/002 ,428 , frame members are pivotable between a collapsed position
filed on May 23 , 2014 . and an open position . The first arcuate frame member, the
second arcuate frame member, and the third arcuate frame
(51) Int. Ci. member are substantially parallel in the collapsed position .
A45F 3 / 26 ( 2006 .01) The cover extends over the arcuate framemembers, and the
A47C 3 /025 ( 2006 .01) lower frame member, the first arcuate frame member, and
A47C 4 / 18 ( 2006 .01) the cover cooperate to define an opening to an interior space .
A47C 4 /04 ( 2006 . 01) 19 Claims, 10 Drawing Sheets
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US 10 ,398 ,214 B2
CHAIR WITH ARCUATE FRAME MEMBERS Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging
chair that includes an upper frame member , a lower frame
CROSS -REFERENCE TO RELATED member, and arcuate frame members . The upper frame
APPLICATIONS member is connectable to an external support structure . The
5 arcuate frame members extend between the upper frame
This application is a continuation of U .S . patent applica member and the lower frame member. At least one of the
tion Ser. No . 15 /852 ,436 , filed on Dec . 22 , 2017 and now arcuate frame members is pivotable . An opening is defined
U .S . Pat. No . 10 , 016 ,048 , which is a continuation of U . S . by a first arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame
patent application Ser. No . 15 / 277 , 105 , filed on Sep . 27 , members and a second arcuate frame member from the
2016 and now U . S . Pat. No. 9 , 861, 181, which is a continu - 10 arcuate framemembers . The first arcuate framemember and
ation of U . S . patent application Ser. No . 14 /719 ,685 , filed on the second arcuate frame member are disposed in a first
May 22, 2015 and now U . S . Pat . No. 9 ,468, 284 , which plane in an open position .
claims benefit of U .S . Provisional Application Ser. No. A third aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging
62 /002 ,428 filed on May 23 , 2014 and U . S . Provisional 1 chair that includes an upper frame member, a lower frame
Application Ser. No 62/ 039 ,530 filed on Aug . 20 , 2014 , the 15 member, arcuate frame members , and a seat. The upper
disclosures of which are incorporated in their entireties by framemember is connectable to an external support struc
reference.
ture . The arcuate framemembers extend between the upper
BACKGROUND framemember and the lower framemember. A first arcuate
20 frame member from the arcuate frame members and a
This disclosure relates to the field of hanging chairs . second arcuate framemember from the arcuate framemem
Hanging chairs of many types are well known . Hanging bers are pivotally connected to the upper frame member and
chairs generally include a mounting structure at the top of the lower frame member. The seat is supported by the
the chair, such as a hook or eye. The mounting structure is arcuate frame members. An opening is defined by a third
used to suspend the hanging chair from an external structure , 25 arcuate frame member from the arcuate framemembers and
such as an overhead structural member of a building or a a fourth arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame
frame. Hanging chairs lack legs, with the entire weight of the access at.
chair instead being borne by the mounting structure by
which the chair is suspended . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
One common type of hanging chair is known as an egg 30
chair. A typical egg chair includes a half- ovoid shell that FIG . 1 is a perspective view showing an assembly that
defines a seating surface and seat back , and an upright, includes a suspension frame and a folding chair according to
substantially oval-shaped open side of the chair through
which the occupant enters and sits in the chair. Traditionally, FIG . 2 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of
such a chair would be constructed from wicker or a similar 35 FI
material. Some recent designs define the shell with a frame
of welded - together metal tubes. Many variations of this FIGFIG. 1. in3 isana expanded
top view of the frame of the folding chair of
position ;
basic design have been made over the years , for example ,
FIG . 4 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
some designs replace the half ovoid shape with a slightly 40 FIG . 1 in a collapsed position
more rectangular shape . ;
The weight of an occupant of a hanging chair is trans FIG . 5 is a detail view of an upper framemember and a
mitted from a bottom interior surface of the chair through plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG . 1 ;
structure of the chair to the mounting structure . Because of FIG . 6 is a cross - sectional view showing the upper frame
this , the materials and construction techniques selected for member and an upright support from the plurality of upright
the chair must be able to resist the tensile loading placed on 45 supports ;
nearly all of the chair 's structure . This is in contrast to chairs FIG . 7 is a perspective view showing a folding chair
having legs, where most of the structure of the chair is according to a second example ;
subjected to compressive forces. FIG . 8 is a perspective view showing a folding chair
according to a third example ;
SUMMARY 50 FIG . 9 is a front view of a frame of the folding chair of
FIG . 8 ;
One aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a hanging FIG . 10 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
chair connectable to and suspendable from an external FIG . 8 in an expanded position ;
support structure that includes a lower frame member, FIG . 11 is a top view of the frame of the folding chair of
arcuate frame members and a cover. The arcuate frame 55 FIG . 8 in a collapsed position ;
members are connected to the lower framemember. A first FIG . 12 is a detail view of an upper framemember and a
arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame members is plurality of upright supports of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ;
substantially perpendicular to the lower frame member. A FIG . 13 is a cross - sectional view showing the upper frame
second arcuate framemember from the arcuate framemem - member and an upright support from the plurality of upright
bers and a third arcuate frame member from the arcuate 60 supports of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ;
framemembers are pivotable between a collapsed position FIG . 14 is a detail view of an upper framemember and a
and an open position . The first arcuate frame member, the plurality of upright supports in a first alternative embodi
second arcuate frame member, and the third arcuate frame ment of the folding chair of FIG . 8 ; and
member are substantially parallel in the collapsed position . FIG . 15 is a cross -sectional view showing the upper frame
The cover extends over the arcuate framemembers, and the 65 member and an upright support from the plurality of upright
lower frame member, the first arcuate frame member, and supports in the first alternative embodiment of the folding
the cover cooperate to define an opening to an interior space . chair of FIG . 8 .
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION and the lower framemember 140 in a manner that allows
force to be transmitted through the upright supports 150 to
This disclosure is directed to hanging chairs, such as egg support and suspend the lower frame member 140 with
chairs, that have a folding frame that allows the chair to be respect to the upper frame member 130 . In the illustrated
collapsed for storage and transportation . 5 example , all of the upright supports 150 are rigid . In some
FIG . 1 shows an assembly 100 that includes a suspension implementations , one or more of the upright supports 150
frame 110 and a folding chair 120 . The folding chair 120 is could be flexible supports that are connected to the upper
suspended from the suspension frame 110 . As illustrated , the frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140 ,
suspension frame 110 is a free - standing includes a plurality semi-rigid supports that are connected to the upper frame
of interconnected structural elements , such as welded - to - 10 member 130 and the lower framemember 140, or supports
gether tubular metal members . The suspension frame 110 that are embedded in the flexible cover 122 without being
includes a plurality of legs 112 that extend outward from an connected to the upper frame member 130 or the lower
upstanding arcuate mast 114 . In this example the arcuate frame member 140 .
mast has a C -shape with a first end of the mast 114 being In the illustrated example , the upright supports 150 are
connected to and supported by the legs 112 and a second end 15 rigid , tubular metal members having an arcuate shape , with
that is disposed directly above the first end, albeit with a each of the upright supports 150 being a solid , one -piece
substantial distance ( e. g . six feet) separating the first end and member . Other shapes , configurations, and materials can be
the second end . A suspension member 116 is located at the used , such as non -tubular supports , extruded shapes , and/ or
second end of the mast 114 . The suspension member is the multi-piece supports .
portion of the suspension frame that is connectable to the 20 The flexible cover 122 is disposed over at least part of the
folding chair 120 . Accordingly, the suspension member is frame, and typically covers the majority of the length of each
located at an elevation suitable for keeping the folding chair of the upright supports 150 . In combination with a pair of
120 separated from the ground or other underlying surface . upright supports from the plurality of upright supports 150 ,
The suspension member 116 can be , for example , a hook , an the flexible cover defines an open side for the folding chair
eye, or any other suitable. 25 120 , which has a substantially ovoid opening that is defined
The suspension frame 110 is an example of a structure between the pair of upright supports . The flexible cover 122
from which the folding chair 120 can be suspended . The can be made from any of a number of suitable materials ,
folding chair 120 can also be suspended from other struc - such as canvas or nylon . Solid sheet fabrics materials can be
tures such as a tree or an overhead structure of a building that used or other materials can be used such as screen , mesh ,
is suitable for carrying suspended loads. In these examples, 30 netting, or rope. Elastic or inelastic materials can be utilized
hardware similar to the suspension member 116 can be for the flexible cover 122 . Windows, vents , or other open
utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 120 to ings can be incorporated in the flexible cover 122 . The
whatever external structure it is used in conjunction with flexible cover 122 can be removably attached to the upright
The folding chair 120 includes a flexible cover 122 that is supports 150 and /or other portions of the frame work of the
supported by a frame. The frame of the folding chair 120 35 folding chair 120 to allow the flexible cover 122 to be
includes an upper frame member 130 , a lower framemem - removed and replaced . Removable connection of the flexible
ber 140 , and a plurality of upright supports 150 . The upper cover 122 can be achieved by a number of suitable struc
frame member 130 and the lower frame member 140 are tures, including sleeves or straps that are formed as part of
rigid members that interconnect the upright supports 150 . the flexible cover 122 and attach to the upright supports by
The folding chair 120 can also include a seat cushion 124 40 hook -and - loop fasteners , zippers, buttons, snaps, knots , or
that is disposed inside the folding chair 120 , and is supported other types of fasteners.
by the frame and the flexible cover 122 to define a seating As seen in FIGS. 3 - 4 , the upright supports 150 extend
surface . The flexible cover 122 may be ofany configuration , outward from the upper frame member 130 and the lower
including but not limited to , having pockets sewn into the frame member 140 (not visible in FIGS . 3 - 4 ) . In the
flexible cover 122 to enclose the plurality of upright sup - 45 expanded position (FIG . 3 ) , the upright supports 150 extend
ports 150 or an opening to allow easy access to either the radially outward from the upper framemember 130 , with the
upper frame member 130 or the lower frame member 140 . mounting member 132 being located approximately at the
As shown in FIG . 2 , the upper frame member 130 is radial center of the upright supports 150. In the collapsed
connectable to an external support structure such as the position (FIG . 4 ), the upright supports 150 are pivoted
suspension frame 110 . A mounting member 132 is connected 50 toward one another to reduce the overall size of the frame.
to and extends upward from the upper frame member 130 for To allow pivoting of the upright supports 150, each is
connecting the upper framemember to the suspension frame connected to the upper frame member 130 by a pivot pin
110 or other external support structure . For instance, the 134 , as shown in FIGS . 5 -6 . The pivot pins 134 are arrayed
mounting member 132 can be a hook or an eye that is on the upper framemember 130 at spaced locations to allow
connectable to the suspension member 116 of the suspension 55 the upright supports 150 to pivot with respect to one another
frame 110 . during movement between the expanded and collapsed
Each ofthe upright supports 150 can have a lower end that positions. Each pivot pin 134 extends through aligned aper
is connected to the lower framemember 140 and each of the tures in a top portion 135 and a bottom portion 136 of the
upright supports 150 can have an upper end that is connected upper frame member 130 , which are spaced apart planar
to the upper frame member 130 . To allow the chair to be 60 structures that are connected by a side portion 137. Each
folded and unfolded , each of the upright supports 150 is pivot pin 134 also extends through one of the upright
movable between a collapsed position and an expanded supports 150. The pivot pins 134 can be fixed to the upper
position . In particular, each of the upright supports 150 is frame member 130 , but sized and configured to allow the
pivotally connected to the lower frame member 140 and is upright supports 150 to pivot on them . A releasable locking
also pivotally connected to the upper frame member 130 . 65 structure can be provided for each of the upright supports
At least some of the upright supports 150 are rigid 150 to allow the upright supports 150 to be fixed in
members that are connected to the upper framemember 130 expanded position with respect to the upper frame member
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130 . As an example , a spring pin 138 can be disposed in each FIG . 8 shows an assembly 300 according to a third
of the upright supports 150 and engageable with a respective example that includes a suspension frame 310 and a folding
aperture in the upper frame member 130. The spring pins chair 320 . The folding chair 320 is suspended from the
138 can each be axially compressed to disengage them from suspension frame 310 . As illustrated , the suspension frame
the upper frame member 130 , which allows the upright 5 310 is free -standing and includes a plurality of intercon
supports 150 to be pivoted from the expanded position n ected structural elements , such as welded - together tubular
toward the collapsed position . Once re -aligned with the metal members. The suspension frame 310 includes a plu
apertures in the upper frame member , the spring pins 128 rality of legs 312 that extend outward from an upstanding
extend and re - engage the upper framemember 130. arcuate mast 314. The arcuate mast may have a C - shape with
The lower framemember 140 is constructed in the same 10 a first end of the mast 314 being connected to and supported
manner described with respect to the upper framemember by the legs 312 and a second end that is disposed directly
130 including connection of the upright supports 150 to the above the first end , albeit with a substantial distance ( e .g . six
lower framemember 140 by pivot pins . Spring pins can be feet ) separating the first end and the second end . A suspen
provided for engagement with the lower framemember 140 sion member 316 is located at the second end of the mast
or omitted . If omitted , the upright supports 150 and the 15 314 . The suspension member 316 is the portion of the
lower frame member 140 are maintained in position with suspension frame 310 that is connectable to the folding chair
respect to one another by engagement of the spring pins 138 320 . Accordingly , the suspension member 316 is located at
with the upper frame member 130 . an elevation suitable for keeping the folding chair 320
In operation , the folding chair 120 may initially be in the separated from the ground or other underlying surface . The
collapsed position and not connected to an external support 20 suspension member 316 can be, for example , a hook , an eye ,
structure . A user pivots each of the upright supports 150 with or any other suitable . As shown , the suspension member 316
respect to upper frame member 130 and the lower frame is a bolt 317 attached to a spring 318 with hooks on a free
member 140 and toward the expanded position . Once in the end . The bolt 317 extends through the second end of the
expanded position , the upright supports 150 are locked into mast 314 toward the folding chair 320 . It is anticipated that
position , for example , by engagement of the spring pins 138 . 25 the spring 318 could have hooks on both free ends.
If the flexible cover is not currently attached to the frame of The suspension frame 310 is an example of a structure
the chair , it is connected to the upright supports 150 by the from which the folding chair 320 can be suspended . The
user. The folding chair 120 is then suspended from an folding chair 320 can also be suspended from other struc
external support structure , such as the suspension frame 110 . tures , such as a tree or an overhead structure of a building
For example , the folding chair 120 can be connected to the 30 that is suitable for carrying suspended loads. In these
suspension frame 110 by connecting the mounting member examples , hardware similar to the suspension member 316
132 of the folding chair 120 to the suspension member 116 can be utilized to allow connection of the folding chair 320
of the suspension frame 110 . The seat cushion 124 is then to the external structure the folding chair 320 is used in
installed in the folding chair 120 , which is now ready for conjunction with .
use . Disassembly of the folding chair 120 is accomplished 35 The folding chair 320 includes a flexible cover 322 that is
by reversing the assembly steps. supported by a frame 360 . The chair can also include a seat
FIG . 7 shows a folding chair 220 according to a second cushion 324 that is disposed inside the folding chair 320 and
example . The folding chair 220 can be suspended from an is supported by the frame 360 and the flexible cover 322 to
external support structure , such as the suspension frame 110 . define a seating surface ( not shown ). The frame 360 of the
The folding chair 220 includes a frame that supports a 40 folding chair 320 includes an upper frame member 330 , a
flexible cover 222 , which is similar or identical to the lower framemember 340, and a plurality of upright supports
flexible cover 122 . The frame of the folding chair 220 350 . The upper frame member 330 and the lower frame
includes an upper frame member 230 having a mounting member 340 are rigid members that interconnect the upright
member 232 as well as a lower frame member 240 , which supports 350.
are similar to the upper frame member 130 , the mounting 45 As shown in FIG . 9 , the upper frame member 330 is
member 132 , and the lower frame member 140. The folding connectable to an external support structure , such as the
chair 220 differs from the folding chair 120 by virtue of a suspension frame 310. A mounting member 332 is con
rigid , fixed , non - pivotal framemember 231 that is arcuate or n ected to and extends upward from the upper framemember
substantially C -shaped and interconnects the upper frame 330 for connecting the upper frame member to the suspen
member 230 and lower framemember to suspend the lower 50 sion frame 310 or other external support structure . The
frame member 240 from the upper frame member. The mounting member 332 may be a hook or an eye that is
non - pivotal framemember is fixedly connected to each of connectable to the suspension member 316 of the suspension
the upper framemember 230 and the lower framemember frame 310 .
240, and can be the sole structural connection between the Each of the upright supports 350 can have a lower end that
two. A plurality of non - structural cover supports 223 are 55 is connected to the lower framemember 340, and each of the
connected to each of the upper frame member 230 and the upright supports 350 can have an upper end that is connected
lower framemember 240 by one of a removable connection to the upper frame member 330 . To allow the chair to be
( .e . disconnectable ), or a pivotal connection to each of the folded and unfolded , each of the upright supports 350 is
upper framemember 230 and the lower framemember 240, movable between a collapsed position and an expanded
where the folding chair 220 is moved to the collapsed 60 position . In particular, each of the upright supports 350 is
position by pivoting and /or disconnecting the non -structural pivotally connected to the lower framemember 340 and is
cover supports 223 . As one example, the non -structural also pivotally connected to the upper framemember 330.
cover supports 223 are spring steel members . As another At least some of the upright supports 350 are rigid
example , the non - structural cover supports 223 are fiber members that are connected to the upper framemember 330
poles. As another example, the non - structural cover supports 65 and the lower frame member 340 in a manner that allows
223 are plastic rods. Use of the folding chair 220 is similar force to be transmitted through the upright supports 350 to
to use of the folding chair 120 . support and suspend the lower frame member 340 with
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respect to the upper framemember 330 . In some implemen of the upright supports 351 that define the substantially
tations, one or more of the upright supports 350 could be ovoid opening and the closest upright support 350 . As shown
flexible supports that are connected to the upper frame in FIG . 12 , the vertically aligned apertures 333 are posi
member 330 and the lower frame member 340, semi-rigid tioned closer to upright supports 351 that define the sub
supports that are connected to the upper framemember 330 5 stantially ovoid opening than the closest upright support
and the lower frame member 340 , or supports that are 350 . The locking structure will extend through the upper
embedded in the flexible cover 322 without being connected frame member 330 but not the upright supports 350 . In the
to the upper frame member 330 or the lower frame member illustrated example , the locking structures include pins 338
340. As shown , the upright supports 350 are rigid , tubular with clips 339 . Each pin 338 would extend through one pair
metal members having an arcuate shape with each of the 10 of substantially vertically aligned apertures 333 with one
upright supports 350 being a solid , one -piecemember. Other clip 339 connected to both ends of the pin 338 to secure the
shapes, configurations, and materials can be used , such as pin 338 to the upper frame member 330 . The clips 339 are
non - tubular supports , extruded shapes, and / or multi-piece shown as being positioned between the upright supports 351
supports . that define the substantially ovoid opening and the closest
The flexible cover 322 is disposed over at least part of the 15 upright support 350. However, other configurations are
frame 360 , and typically covers the majority of the length of anticipated , such as positioning the clips 339 between the
each of the upright supports 350. In combination with a pair upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid
of upright supports 351 from the plurality of upright sup - opening and the side portion 337 . Other examples of locking
ports 350 , the flexible cover 322 defines an open side for the structures include a pin without clips and a fastener such as
folding chair 320 , which has a substantially ovoid opening 20 a bolt that is secured to the upper frame member by a nut.
that is defined between the pair of upright supports 351. The The lower framemember 340 is constructed in the same
flexible cover 322 can be made from any of a number of manner described with respect to the upper frame member
suitable materials , such as canvas or nylon . Solid sheet 330 , including the fixation of the pair of upright supports
fabrics materials could be used or other materials, such as 351 the define the substantially ovoid opening by the locking
screen , mesh , netting, or rope, could be used . Elastic or 25 structures . The locking structures can be provided or omit
inelastic materials can be utilized for the flexible cover 322 . ted. If omitted, the pair of upright supports 351 and the lower
Windows, vents, or other openings can be incorporated in frame member 340 are maintained in position with respect
the flexible cover 322. The flexible cover 322 can be to one another by engagement of the locking structures with
removably attached to the upright supports 350 and/or other the upper framemember 330 .
portions of the frame 360 of the folding chair 320 to allow 30 In operation , the folding chair 320 may initially be in the
the flexible cover 322 to be removed and replaced . Remov collapsed position and not connected to an external support
able connection of the flexible cover 322 can be achieved by structure . A user pivots each of the upright supports 350 with
a number of suitable structures , including sleeves or straps respect to upper frame member 330 and the lower frame
that are formed as part of the flexible cover 322 and attach member 340 and toward the expanded position . Once in the
to the upright supports 350 by hook -and - loop fasteners , 35 expanded position , the pair of upright supports 351 that
zippers, buttons, snaps, knots, or other types of fasteners . define the substantially ovoid opening are locked into posi
As seen in FIGS . 10 - 11 , the upright supports 350 extend tion , for example , by locking structures such as pins 338
outward from the upper frame member 330 and the lower with clips 339 . Thus, the upright supports 351 are substan
frame member 340 ( not visible in FIGS. 10 - 11 ). In the tially restrained from pivoting with respect to the upper
expanded position (FIG . 10), the upright supports 350 40 frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340 by
extend radially outward from the upper framemember 330 , engagement of outside surfaces of the upright supports 351
with themounting member 332 being located approximately with the locking structures, while the remainder of the
at the radial center of the upright supports 350 . In the upright supports 350 are able to pivot with respect to the
collapsed position (FIG . 11 ), the upright supports 350 are upper frame member 330 and the lower frame member 340
pivoted toward one another to reduce the overall size of the 45 over at least a limited range of motion . If the flexible cover
frame 360 322 is not currently attached to the frame 360 of the folding
To allow pivoting of the upright supports 350, each is chair 320 , the flexible cover 322 is connected to the upright
connected to the upper frame member 330 by a pivot pin supports 350 by the user. The folding chair 320 is then
334 , as shown in FIGS . 12 - 13 . The pivot pins 334 are suspended from an external support structure , such as the
arrayed on the upper framemember 330 at spaced locations 50 suspension frame 310 . For example , the folding chair 320
to allow the upright supports 350 to pivot with respect to one can be connected to the suspension frame 310 by connecting
another during movement between the expanded and col- the mounting member 332 of the folding chair 320 to the
lapsed positions. Each pivot pin 334 extends through aligned suspension member 316 of the suspension frame 310 . The
apertures in a top portion 335 and a bottom portion 336 of seat cushion 324 is then installed in the folding chair 320 ,
the upper framemember 330 , which are spaced apart planar 55 which is now ready for use . Disassembly of the folding chair
structures that are connected by a side portion 337 . Each 320 is accomplished by reversing the assembly steps.
pivot pin 334 also extends through one of the upright In the folding chair 320 of FIGS. 8 - 13 , the pair of upright
supports 350. The pivot pins 334 can be fixed to the upper supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening are
frame member 330 but sized and configured to allow the locked into position while the remainder of the upright
upright supports 350 to pivot on them . 60 supports 350 are not locked . FIGS. 14 - 15 show an upper
Locking structures can be provided to allow the pair of framemember 430 according to an alternative embodiment
upright supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid in which the vertically aligned apertures 333 and associated
opening to be fixed in expanded position with respect to the locking structures are eliminated in favor of locking struc
upper frame member 330 . The locking structures are each tures that extend through the pair of upright supports 351
disposed in a pair of substantially vertically aligned aper - 65 that define the substantially ovoid opening, with the remain
tures 333 in the upper frame member. Each pair of vertically der of the upright supports 350 remaining unlocked . The
aligned apertures 333 is positioned at any point between one upper frame member 430 can be incorporated in the folding
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chair 320 , and the disclosure regarding the folding chair 320 portion of the lower frame member is substantially
applies equally to the alternative embodiment of FIGS . perpendicular to and extends below the base portion of
14 -15 except as otherwise noted herein . the lower frame member.
The upper framemember 430 includes apertures 433 that 2 . The chair of claim 1 , further comprising:
are formed through it above and below each of the upright 5 a seatwithin the interior space and supported by the lower
supports 351 that define the substantially ovoid opening frame member, wherein the seat is separate from the
when the upright supports 351 are in the fully expanded arcuate framemembers and the lower frame member.
position . Corresponding apertures 452 are formed in the 3 . The chair of claim 1, further comprising :
upright supports 351, such that the apertures 433 are aligned a cover supported by the arcuate frame members .
with the apertures 452 when the upright supports 351 are in 10 4 . The chair of claim 1 , further comprising:
the fully expanded position . Locking structures pass through a locking structure that is engageable with at least one of
the upper frame member 430 and through the upright the arcuate frame members to restrain pivoting.
supports 351 via the apertures 433 and the apertures 452 to 5 . The chair of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate frame
lock the upright supports 351 into position with respect to members have a substantially C -shaped configuration with
the upper frame member 430 and prevent relative move - 15 opposing first and second end regions that are substantially
ment. In particular, relative movement is restrained by parallel to one another, wherein the first end regions are
engagement of the locking structures with the apertures 433 disposed substantially above the base portion of the upper
and the apertures 452. In the illustrated example, the locking frame member, and wherein the second end regions are
structure includes a bolt 438 and a nut 439 . In another disposed substantially below the base portion of the lower
example the locking structure includes a pin and clip as 20 frame member.
explained with respect to FIGS . 12 - 13 . In another example 6 . A chair , comprising :
the locking structure includes a spring pin as described with an upper framemember ;
respect to FIGS. 5 -6 . Use of the chair is the same as a lower frame member ; and
described previous with the exception that the locking arcuate frame members extending between the upper
structures are engaged with the apertures 433 and 452 . 25 frame member and the lower frame member,
It is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be wherein the arcuate frame members are connected to the
limited to the disclosed embodiments but , on the contrary , is upper frame member and the lower frame member by
intended to cover various modifications and equivalent pins,
arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the wherein an opening is defined by a first arcuate frame
appended claims. 30 member from the arcuate frame members , a second
What is claimed is: arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame mem
1 . A chair, comprising: bers , the upper frame member, and the lower frame
an upper frame member that has a base portion and a front member, and
portion ; wherein at least one of the upper framemember or the
a lower framemember that has a base portion and a front 35 lower frame member has a first plate and a second plate
portion ; substantially perpendicular to the first plate .
arcuate frame members connected to the base portion of 7 . The chair of claim 6 , wherein the first arcuate frame
the upper framemember and to the base portion of the member and the second arcuate frame member are disposed
lower frame member, wherein the arcuate framemem - in a first plane, wherein a second plane is coplanar with a top
bers are pivotable between a collapsed position and an 40 or bottom surface of the upper framemember, and wherein
open position , wherein a first arcuate frame member the first plane is substantially perpendicular to the second
from the arcuate frame members , a second arcuate plane .
frame member from the arcuate frame members , the 8 . The chair of claim 6 , wherein the first arcuate frame
front portion of the upper framemember, and the front member and the second arcuate framemember are disposed
portion of the lower framemember cooperate to define 45 in a first plane, wherein a second plane is coplanar with a top
an opening in the open position , and wherein the first or bottom surface of the lower framemember, and wherein
arcuate frame member and the second arcuate frame the first plane is substantially perpendicular to the second
member are pivotable toward each other to move from plane .
the open position to the collapsed position; and 9 . The chair of claim 6 , further comprising :
an interior space that is defined in part by the arcuate 50 a seat supported by the lower frame member and the
framemembers and is accessible through the opening arcuate framemembers within an interior space that is
when the arcuate frame members are in the open accessed through the opening , wherein the seat is
position , separate from the arcuate framemembers and the lower
wherein an upper edge of the front portion of the upper frame member.
frame member extends above or is substantially parallel 55 10 . The chair of claim 6 , further comprising :
to upper ends of the arcuate frame members , wherein a locking structure attached to at least one of the arcuate
the upper edge of the front portion of the upper frame frame members to restrain pivoting.
member extends above the base portion of the upper 11 . The chair of claim 6 , further comprising :
frame member, wherein a lower edge of the front a cover supported by the arcuate frame members .
portion of the lower framemember extends below or is 60 12 . A chair , comprising:
substantially parallel to lower ends of the arcuate frame an upper frame member that has a front portion substan
members , and wherein the lower edge of the front tially perpendicular to a base portion ;
portion of the lower frame member extends below the a lower frame member that has a front portion substan
base portion of the lower framemember, tially perpendicular to a base portion ;
wherein the front portion of the upper frame member is 65 arcuate frame members that extend between the upper
substantially perpendicular to and extends above the framemember and the lower framemember, wherein a
base portion of the upper frame member and the front first arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame
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members and a second arcuate framemember from the
arcuate frame members are connected to the base
portion of the upper framemember and the base portion
of the lower frame member by pins; and
a seat supported by the lower frame member and the 5
arcuate framemembers, wherein an opening is defined
by the first arcuate frame member and the second
arcuate frame member to allow access to the seat,
wherein the front portion extends at least one of above or
beyond the base portion for at least one of the upper
frame member or the lower frame member.
13 . The chair of claim 12 , wherein the first arcuate frame
member and the second arcuate framemember are pivotable
between a collapsed position and an open position .
14 . The chair of claim 13, wherein the first arcuate frame
12
17. The chair of claim 12, further comprising :
a releasable locking structure attached to at least one of
the upper frame member or the lower frame member
between a first arcuate frame member and an adjacent
arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame mem
bers .
18 . The chair of claim 12 , further comprising:
a cover supported by the arcuate framemembers , wherein
the cover and the arcuate framemembers cooperate to
10
define an interior space that is accessed through the
opening .
19 . The chair of claim 12 , wherein the arcuate frame
members have a substantially C -shaped configuration with
opposing first and second end regions that are substantially
parallel to one another, wherein the first end regions are
15
disposed substantially above a base portion of the upper
m

member and the second arcuate framemember are substan frame member, wherein the first end regions are disposed
tially parallel to one another in the collapsed position . substantially below a base portion of the lower frame
15 . The chair of claim 14 , wherein the first arcuate frame member, wherein a front portion of the upper framemember
member and the second arcuate frame member lie in a 20 is substantially perpendicular to the base portion of the
common plane in the open position . 20 upper framemember and substantially parallelwith the first
16 . The chair of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the end regions of the arcuate frame members , and wherein a
front portion of the lower frame member is substantially
upper framemember or the lower framemember has a first perpendicular to the base portion of the lower frame member
plate and a second plate , wherein the first plate is substan and substantially parallel with the second end regions of the
tially perpendicular to the second plate, and wherein the 2525 arcuate frame members .
opening is defined by the first arcuate framemember, the
second arcuate framemember, and the second plate . * * * * *
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(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D759,396 S

Wehner (45) Date of Patent: ... Jun. 21, 2016
(54) HANGING CHAIR D249,408 S * 9/1978 Jackson ......................... D6,347
D266,040 S * 9/1982 Cope ....... ... D6,347
D278,549 S * 4/1985 Kristich . ... D21,823
(71) Applicant: WORLDWIDE CREATIONS, LLC, D369.476 S * 5/1996 Quill .............................. D6,344
Clio, MI (US) 5,588,702 A 12/1996 Litwin
6,401.404 B1 6/2002 Fillipp et al.
(72) Inventor: Scott D. Wehner, Mt. Morris, MI (US) 6,848,740 B1 2/2005 Reese
D522,260 S * 6/2006 Strachan ........................ D6,347
(73) Assignee: Worldwide Creations, LLC, Clio, MI 7,404,601 B2 7/2008 Chen
(US) 7,967,374 B2 6, 2011 Akkad
D677.914 S * 3/2013 Cardenas ....................... D6,347
D738,123 S * 9/2015 Wu ................................ D6,347
(**) Term: 15 Years
* cited by examiner
(21) Appl. No. 29/527,879
Primary Examiner — Mimosa De
(22) Filed: May 22, 2015 (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Young Basile Hanlon &
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ................................................ 06-01 MacFarlane P.C.
(52) U.S. Cl.
USPC - - - - - - - - - - - grgrrr. D6/347 (57) CLAM
(58) Field of Classification Search The ornamental design for a hanging chair, as shown and
USPC .......... D6/334-336,347,348,369,370,375, described.
D6/376, 716; D21/823
CPC .............. A45F3/26: A47C 5/02; A47C5/04;
A47C3/12: A47D 13/10; A47D 13/105 DESCRIPTION
See application file for complete search history.
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a hanging chair showing
(56) References Cited my new design; and,
FIG. 2 is a side view thereof.
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS The features shown in broken lines form no part of the design
1,646,716 A * 10, 1927 Wheeler .............. A47D 13/105 to be patented.
5,101
3,528,657 A 9/1970 Krupsky 1 Claim, 2 Drawing Sheets
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U.S. Patent Jun. 21, 2016 Sheet 2 of 2 US D759,396S

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Egg Swing Chair with Stand,
Thickened Steel Frame Teslin
Cover Patio Hammock Chair,
4069
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Description:

Mcombo hanging egg chair insists on producing

high-quality products, using a sturdy thick steel
frame, durable Teslin cover and high-elastic
filling, which can be used for many years without
deformation.

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Mcombo hanging egg chair is an excellent

addition to any garden or outdoor area. It allows
you, your family and friends to enjoy leisure
indoor and outdoor activities, and is a
comfortable and beautiful home and outdoor
facility. For you to relax in the living room,
bedroom, outdoor terrace, roof or garden.

[High-quality modern design] The modern

structure of the Mcombo hanging chair can
easily meet the various needs of your indoor
and outdoor space, providing you with a
stylish and comfortable resting place and
enjoying a moment of tranquility.
[Weather-resistant fabric and fluffy cushion]
100% UV-resistant PVC Teslin cover and
polyester fiber fabric have better durability,
durable and environmentally friendly. The seat
cushion can be adjusted and moved
according to the human body.
[Stable and durable structure] The Mcombo
hanging egg chair has a thick and strong
powder-coated steel frame, which can ensure
a strong load-bearing capacity of up to 300
lbs, has stability and safety, and enables the
egg chair to swing smoothly.
[Hanging swing measurement] Equipped with
an adjustable 9-inch steel suspension chain.
Hanging chair dimensions: 41.3” (W) x 37.8”
(D) x 68.9” (H); Seat basket: 35.4” (W) x 31.5”
(D) x 39.4” (H).
[Easy to assemble] The Mcombo hanging egg
chair is easy to install and remove the base
and frame. The chair is foldable and easy to

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store. Adjustable spring kit-you can choose
the right height for the chair.

Features:

Requires easy assembly.

It is suitable for enjoying the warm sunshine,
reading a book, taking a nap, etc.
The frame is made of durable thick steel pipes
Weatherproof, anti-ultraviolet, anti-fouling,
waterproof and anti-aging
High-quality powder coating can protect the
steel frame and steel ring of the seat basket
from the weather.
The seat basket is covered with PVC Teslin
fabric.
Thick cushions and back cushions are soft
and comfortable.
The single ring can be removed or suspended
as needed to adjust the height.
Maximum weight capacity 300 lbs

Item Specifications:

Color: Beige/Grey/Golden
Material: steel frame/PVC Teslin
fabric/polyester fabric/fiber cotton
Frame material: steel frame
Seat basket surface material: PVC Teslin
fabric
Cover material: polyester fabric
Filling: High-elastic fiber cotton
Overall dimensions (hanging chair): 41.3” (W)
x 37.8” (D) x 68.9” (H)
Dimensions (seat basket): 35.4” (W) x 31.5”
(D) x 39.4” (H)

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Seat cushion size: 23.6” (W) x 23.6” (D) x 7.9”
(H)
The height of the basket from the ground:
23.6”

Curved steel tube size: 60mm (diameter) x

2.8mm (thickness)

Warm Tips:

The hanging chair can stay outdoors

throughout the garden season, only the
cushions should be stored separately
(ventilated and dry) to avoid mold or dirt.

Please pay attention to the safety of children

sitting on the hanging chair.

Why You Choose Mcombo hanging egg

chair?

Comfortably swings for the perfect indoor and

outdoor lounging experience

Whether in the summer and winter gardens or

on the terrace, hanging chairs are ideal for
relaxation.

Buyer Reading:

If there is any issue during shipping, please

contact us first and offer us pictures of issue, we
will solve the problem as the way you want.
Mcombo are always here for you.

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Love it..very comfy..just had a hard time putting the hanging part tigether.
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Penny
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Shipping was fast packaging was a little damaged but product was fine
easy to essemble. This chair is so comfortable I will order more
about a month ago

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I ordered this egg chair....BABE!!! I love it so relaxing..I will be ordering
another soon
about 22 days ago

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Got shipment in 6 days. Very comfortable and nice. Thank you. Definitely
recommended.
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I can’t wait to see them all put together and ready for use
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Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 9,468,284

U.S. Patent No. 9,468,284 Mcombo Hanging Chair

Claims Letters refer to attached photos

1. A hanging chair, comprising:

an upper frame member that is connectable to A: Upper Frame Member

an external support structure;

a lower frame member; B: Lower Frame Member

a plurality of upright supports that each extend C1-C6: Upright Supports

from the upper frame member to the lower
frame member, wherein the plurality of upright D: Opening defined by C1 and C6.
supports are pivotally moveable between a
collapsed position and an expanded position,
wherein two upright supports from the
plurality of upright supports define a
substantially ovoid opening; and

two releasable locking structures that allow the H1 and H2: Releasable Locking Structures
two upright supports that define the
substantially ovoid opening to be fixed in the
expanded position, wherein each of the
releasable locking structures is between one of
the two upright supports that define the
substantially ovoid opening and its closest
upright support.

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C1 D

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Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,016,048

U.S. Patent No. 10,016,048 Barton Hanging Chair

Claims Letters refer to attached photos

1. A hanging chair, comprising:

an upper frame member connectable to an A: Upper Frame Member

external support structure, the upper frame
member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and
a side plate;

a lower frame member having a top plate, a B: Lower Frame Member

bottom plate, and a side plate; and

a plurality of upright supports that each are C1-C6: Upright Supports

arcuate members that extend from the upper
frame member to the lower frame member, D: Opening defined by A, B, C1 and C6.
each upright support having a first end and a
second end, the first end of each upright
support is pivotally connected to the upper
frame member between the top plate and the
bottom plate, the second end of each upright
support is pivotally connected to the lower
frame member between the top plate and the
bottom plate, wherein two upright supports
from the plurality of upright supports, the side
plate of the upper frame member, and the side
plate of the lower frame member define an
opening.

2. The hanging chair of claim 1, further

comprising:

a flexible cover that is connected to at least two E: Flexible Cover

of the upright supports.

3. The hanging chair of claim 2, wherein the This configuration is defined by E and C1-C6.
flexible cover extends between adjacent pairs
of the upright supports, and the flexible cover
does not obstruct the opening defined by the
upright supports.

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4. The hanging chair of claim 3, wherein the E includes pockets.

flexible cover includes pockets that enclose the
upright supports.

5. The hanging chair of claim 1, further

comprising:

a free-standing, suspension frame having a F: Free-standing suspension frame

suspension member, wherein the suspension
member is connectable to the upper frame
member.

6. The hanging chair of claim 5, wherein the G: Mounting Member

upper frame member includes a mounting
member for connecting the upper frame
member to the suspension member.

7. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein the C1-C6 are movable between collapsed and
upright supports are movable between a expanded positions as claimed.
collapsed position and an expanded position,
the hanging chair further comprising:

two releasable locking structures that allow the H1 and H2: Releasable Locking Structures
two upright supports that define the opening to
be fixed in the expanded position.

8. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein:

the side plate of the upper frame member is A and B are configured as claimed.
connected to a portion of an outer periphery of
the top plate of the upper frame member and a
portion of an outer periphery of the bottom
plate of the upper frame member and wherein
the top plate of the upper frame member and
the bottom plate of the upper frame member
are substantially coplanar and spaced apart,
and the side plate of the lower frame member
is connected to a portion of an outer periphery
of the top plate of the lower frame member and
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a portion of an outer periphery of the bottom

plate of the lower frame member and wherein
the top plate of the lower frame member and
the bottom plate of the lower frame member
are substantially coplanar and spaced apart.

9. The hanging chair of claim 1, wherein at C1-C6 are rigid tubular members.
least some of the upright supports are rigid
tubular members.

11. A hanging chair, comprising:

an upper frame member connectable to an A: Upper Frame Member

external support structure, the upper frame
member having a top plate, a bottom plate, and
a side plate, wherein the top plate and the
bottom plate are substantially coplanar and
spaced apart, wherein the side plate is
connected to a portion of an outer periphery of
the top plate and a portion of an outer
periphery of the bottom plate;

a lower frame member having a top plate, a B: Lower Frame Member

bottom plate, and a side plate, wherein the top
plate and the bottom plate are substantially
coplanar and spaced apart, wherein the side
plate is connected to a portion of an outer
periphery of the top plate and a portion of an
outer periphery of the bottom plate;

a plurality of upright supports that each extend C1-C6: Upright Supports

from the upper frame member to the lower
frame member, each upright support having a D: Opening defined by A, B, C1 and C6.
first end and a second end, the first end of each
upright support is connected to the upper frame
member between the top plate and the bottom
plate, the second end of each upright support is
connected to the lower frame member between
the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein the
plurality of upright supports are pivotally
moveable between a collapsed position, where
the plurality of upright supports are pivoted
toward one another, and an expanded position,
and wherein two upright supports from the
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plurality of upright supports, the side plate of

the upper frame member, and the side plate of
the lower frame member define an ovoid
opening; and

a flexible cover that is connected to at least two E: Flexible Cover

of the upright supports.

12. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the E is configured as claimed.
flexible cover extends between adjacent pairs
of the upright supports, and the flexible cover
does not obstruct the ovoid opening defined by
the upright supports.

13. The hanging chair of claim 12, wherein the E is configured as claimed.
flexible cover includes pockets that enclose the
upright supports.

15. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the E is formed from an inelastic material.
flexible cover is formed from an inelastic
material.

16. The hanging chair of claim 11, wherein the E is configured as claimed.
flexible cover is configured to cover a majority
of a length of each of the upright supports.

20. A hanging chair, comprising:

a frame having a first frame member Frame defined by A: Upper Frame Member, B:
connectable to an external support structure Lower Frame Member, C1-C6: Upright
having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side Supports, which define D: ovoid opening.
plate, wherein the side plate is connected to a
portion of an outer periphery of the top plate
and a portion of an outer periphery of the
bottom plate, a second frame member having a
top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate,
wherein the side plate is connected to a portion
of an outer periphery of the top plate and a
portion of an outer periphery of the bottom
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plate, and a plurality of upright supports

having a substantially arcuate configuration
wherein each upright support extends from the
first frame member to the second frame
member, each upright support having a first
end and a second end, the first end of each
upright support is connected to the first frame
member between the top plate and the bottom
plate, the second end of each upright support is
connected to the second frame member
between the top plate and the bottom plate,
wherein two upright supports from the
plurality of upright supports define an ovoid
opening, and wherein the lower frame member
and the second end of each upright support
form a support surface;

a cover that is connected to at least two of the E: cover

upright supports and occupies spaces between
adjacent pairs of bars, and terminates at the
ovoid opening, such that the ovoid opening is
not obstructed by the cover; and

a seat cushion supported on the support surface I: Seat Cushion

defined by the frame.

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Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,398,214

U.S. Patent No. 10,398,214 Barton Hanging Chair

Claims Letters refer to attached photos

1. A chair, comprising:

an upper frame member that has a base portion A: Upper Frame Member
and a front portion;

a lower frame member that has a base portion B: Lower Frame Member
and a front portion;

arcuate frame members connected to the base C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
portion of the upper frame member and to the
base portion of the lower frame member, D: Opening defined by A, B, C1 and C6
wherein the arcuate frame members are
pivotable between a collapsed position and an
open position, wherein a first arcuate frame
member from the arcuate frame members, a
second arcuate frame member from the arcuate
frame members, the front portion of the upper
frame member, and the front portion of the
lower frame member cooperate to define an
opening in the open position, and wherein the
first arcuate frame member and the second
arcuate frame member are pivotable toward
each other to move from the open position to
the collapsed position; and

an interior space that is defined in part by the D: Interior Space

arcuate frame members and is accessible
through the opening when the arcuate frame
members are in the open position,

wherein an upper edge of the front portion of A: Upper Frame Member

the upper frame member extends above or is
substantially parallel to upper ends of the B: Lower Frame Member
arcuate frame members, wherein the upper
edge of the front portion of the upper frame
member extends above the base portion of the
upper frame member, wherein a lower edge of
the front portion of the lower frame member
extends below or is substantially parallel to
lower ends of the arcuate frame members, and
wherein the lower edge of the front portion of

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the lower frame member extends below the

base portion of the lower frame member,

wherein the front portion of the upper frame A: Upper Frame Member
member is substantially perpendicular to and
extends above the base portion of the upper B: Lower Frame Member
frame member and the front portion of the
lower frame member is substantially
perpendicular to and extends below the base
portion of the lower frame member.

2. The chair of claim 1, further comprising: a I: Seat

seat within the interior space and supported by
the lower frame member, wherein the seat is
separate from the arcuate frame members and
the lower frame member.

3. The chair of claim 1, further comprising: a E: Cover

cover supported by the arcuate frame members.

4. The chair of claim 1, further comprising: a H1/H2: Releasable Locking Structures

locking structure that is engagement with at
least one of the arcuate frame members to
restrain pivoting.

5. The chair of claim 1, wherein the arcuate C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
frame members have a substantially C-shaped
configuration with opposing first and second
end regions that are substantially parallel to
one another, wherein the first end regions are
disposed substantially above the base portion
of the upper frame member, and wherein the
second end regions are disposed substantially
below the base portion of the lower frame
member.

6. A chair, comprising:

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an upper frame member; A: Upper Frame Member

a lower frame member; and B: Lower Frame Member

arcuate frame members extending between the C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
upper frame member and the lower frame
member,

wherein the arcuate frame members are C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
connected to the upper frame member and the
lower frame member by pins,

wherein an opening is defined by a first arcuate Opening defined by A, B, C1 and C6.

frame member from the arcuate frame
members, a second arcuate frame member
from the arcuate frame members, the upper
frame member, and the lower frame member,
and

wherein at least one of the upper frame A: Upper Frame Member

member or the lower frame member has a first
plate and a second plate substantially B: Lower Frame Member
perpendicular to the first plate.

7. The chair of claim 6, wherein the first C1 and C6

arcuate frame member and the second arcuate
frame member are disposed in a first plane,
wherein a second plane is coplanar with a top
or bottom surface of the upper frame member,
and wherein the first plane is substantially
perpendicular to the second plane.

8. The chair of claim 6, wherein the first C1 and C6

arcuate frame member and the second arcuate
frame member are disposed in a first plane,
wherein a second plane is coplanar with a top
or bottom surface of the lower frame member,
and wherein the first plane is substantially
perpendicular to the second plane.

9. The chair of claim 6, further comprising: a I: Seat

seat supported by the lower frame member and
the arcuate frame members within an interior
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space that is accessed through the opening, D: Interior Space

wherein the seat is separate from the arcuate
frame members and the lower frame member.

10. The chair of claim 6, further comprising: a H1/H2: Releasable Locking Structures
locking structure attached to at least one of the
arcuate frame members to restrain pivoting.

11. The chair of claim 6, further comprising: a E: Cover

cover supported by the arcuate frame members.

12. A chair, comprising

an upper frame member that has a front portion A: Upper Frame Member
substantially perpendicular to a base portion;

a lower frame member that has a front portion B: Lower Frame Member
substantially perpendicular to a base portion;

arcuate frame members that extend between C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
the upper frame member and the lower frame
member, wherein a first arcuate frame member
from the arcuate frame members and a second
arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame
members are connected to the base portion of
the upper frame member and the base portion
of the lower frame member by pins; and

a seat supported by the lower frame member I: Seat

and the arcuate frame members, wherein an
opening is defined by the first arcuate frame
member and the second arcuate frame member
to allow access to the seat,

wherein the front portion extends at least one A: Upper Frame Member
of above or beyond the base portion for at least
one of the upper frame member or the lower B: Upper Frame Member
frame member.

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13. The chair of claim 12, wherein the first C1 and C6: Arcuate Frame Members
arcuate frame member and the second arcuate
frame member are pivotable between a
collapsed position and an open position.

14. The chair of claim 13, wherein the first C1 and C6: Arcuate Frame Members
arcuate frame member and the second arcuate
frame member are substantially parallel to one
another in the collapsed position.

15. The chair of claim 14, wherein the first C1 and C6: Arcuate Frame Members
arcuate frame member and the second arcuate
frame member lie in a common plane in the
open position.

16. The chair of claim 12, wherein at least one A: Upper Frame Member
of the upper frame member or the lower frame
member has a first plate and a second plate, B: Lower Frame Member
wherein the first plate is substantially
perpendicular to the second plate, and wherein
the opening is defined by the first arcuate
frame member, the second arcuate frame
member, and the second plate.

17. The chair of claims 12, further comprising: H1/H2: Releasable Locking Structures
a releasable locking structure attached to at
least one of the upper frame member or the
lower frame member between a first arcuate
frame member and an adjacent arcuate frame
member from the arcuate frame members.

18. The chair of claim 12, further comprising: a E: Cover

cover supported by the arcuate frame members,
wherein the cover and the arcuate frame
members cooperate to define an interior space
that is accessed through the opening.

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19. The chair of claim 12, wherein the arcuate C1-C6: Arcuate Frame Members
frame members have a substantially C-shaped
configuration with opposing first and second A: Upper Frame Member
end regions that are substantially parallel to
B: Lower Frame Member
one another, wherein the first end regions are
disposed substantially above a base portion of
the upper frame member, wherein the first end
regions are disposed substantially below a base
portion of the lower frame member, wherein a
front portion of the upper frame member is
substantially perpendicular to the base portion
of the upper frame member and substantially
parallel with the first end regions of the arcuate
frame members, and wherein a front portion of
the lower frame member is substantially
perpendicular to the base portion of the lower
frame member and substantially parallel with
the second end regions of the arcuate frame
members.

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U.S. Design Patent No. D759,396 and Mcombo Hanging Chair Side-by-Side

Mcombo Hanging Chair

U.S. Design Patent No. D759,396, FIG. 1

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