Molded foam pool chair
US7571965B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C15/006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A molded foam pool chair (12) is provided by a continuous form (26) of pliable foam material of constant density having varying thicknesses to provide a rigid base portion (30) and an elastic seat portion (28). The rigid base portion (30) extends around and is continuous with the elastic seat portion (28). The rigid base portion (30) defines a peripheral edge (44) having a shape and has cross-sectional areas of sufficient thickness and width to prevent substantial distortion of the shape of the peripheral edge (44) between unloaded and loaded conditions. The elastic seat portion (28) has an upper surface (62), a lower surface (64) and a thickness (48) for receiving a substantial portion of the weight of a person and extending downward within water into a loaded position (68), such that the upper surface (62) of the elastic seat portion (28) when in the loaded position (68), is disposed substantially beneath an unloaded seat position (66) defined by the lower surface (64) when disposed in an unloaded position.
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