Suntanning apparatus
US5897163A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C1/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A suntanning apparatus comprises a plurality of chairs preferably of the lounge type which are mounted on a rotating platform which follows the sun's path. The platform rotates in accordance with a predetermined program and can vary in size to accommodate a predetermined plurality of lounge chairs. The platform is driven by a motor which is coupled to the platform to rotate the platform about a central axis. The motor is coupled to a computer which determines the movement of the platform so that the chairs are always facing towards the sun. In an alternate embodiment, a pair of lounge chairs are mounted on a rotatable platform with controls mounted therebetween for individuals to operate the drive motor to rotate the platform in accordance with the sun's rays.
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