# US 2025/0082102 A1 · Folding chair with detachable container

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- Number: US 2025/0082102 A1
- Document ID: US20250082102A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 18/959,871
- Filed: 2024-11-26
- Published: 2025-03-13
- Earliest claimed: 2019-11-05
- Assignees: Parkit Co.
- Applicants: Parkit Co.
- Inventors: Steven Ellis Wilcox
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250082102A1

## CPC

- A47C 7/626: {directly under the seat}
- A45F 4/02: Sacks or packs convertible into other articles {or into objects for other use}
- A47C 1/14: Beach chairs {; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning}
- A47C 4/52: Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to trunk shape
- A47C 7/22: Straps or the like for {direct user support or for} carrying upholstery
- A47C 7/624: {located on side of seat, e.g. on armrest}
- A45C 2009/002: {into a seat}
- A45F 2004/026: {into seats or sitting cushions}
- A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

Portable chairs including a detachable container. The container can be insulated for keeping beverages and food cold for an extended period. The folding chair preferably is designed and constructed for the demands of the outdoors. Various detachable, reconfigurable, and/or interchangeable features including the container, carrying straps, and cup holder. The container can be easily and conveniently attached and detached from the folding chair. The container can have exterior pockets which are welded and sealed to protect items contained within. The straps can have multiple different attachment points which allow multiple different carrying styles and reconfigurations including a backpack type carrying configuration, over-the-shoulder briefcase type carrying configuration, and across the body satchel type configuration, for example. The cupholder is interchangeable from each side of the folding chair and can be designed to accommodate various different types of beverage containers including cups having a handle, a can, and a canteen, for example.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A folding chair, comprising:
a chair frame comprising:
a front leg frame;
a rear leg frame;
a back support frame;
a seat frame pivotally coupled to the front leg frame and the back support frame;
a left arm support pivotally coupled to the front leg frame and the rear leg frame; and
a right arm support pivotally coupled to the front leg frame and the rear leg frame;
a left front joint pivotally coupling the front leg frame to a left portion of the seat frame;
a right front joint pivotally coupling the front leg frame to a right portion of the seat frame;
a left back joint pivotally coupling the rear leg frame to a left portion of the back support frame;
a right back joint pivotally coupling the rear leg frame to a right portion of the back support frame;
an accessory connector coupled to the front leg frame and configured to detachably connect to an interchangeable accessory;
a handle positioned along a back portion of the back support frame;
a first backpack strap connectable to the handle and the left portion of the back support frame; and
a second backpack strap connected to the handle and the right portion of the back support frame.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein the accessory connector is coupled to the front leg frame via the left front joint or the right front joint.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein the interchangeable accessory includes a projection and the accessory connector includes a slot configured to receive the projection.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein each of the left front joint and the right front joint includes an accessory connector configured to connect to the interchangeable accessory.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein the interchangeable accessory is a cupholder that includes one or more cutouts to accommodate cups of different sizes and shapes.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The folding chair of claim 5, wherein at least one of the one or more cutouts is configured to receive a cup handle.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The folding chair of claim 5, wherein the first backpack strap is configured to be connected to the left portion of the back support frame via a rear coupling connector on the back portion of the back support frame.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The folding chair of claim 7, wherein the second backpack strap is configured to be connected to the right portion of the back support frame via a rear coupling connector on the back portion of the back support frame.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein the handle is connected to the back portion of the back support frame via fasteners.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The folding chair of claim 1, wherein strips of back support material extend from an upper portion of the back support frame to a lower portion of the back support frame.

### Claim 11

A reclining chair, comprising:
a front leg element;
a rear leg element;
a seat element pivotably coupled to the front leg element and the rear leg element;
a back support element pivotably coupled to the seat element;
a left arm element pivotably coupled to the front leg element and the rear leg element; and
a right arm element pivotably coupled to the front leg element and the rear leg element;
a left front joint pivotably coupling the front leg element to a left portion of the seat element;
a right front joint pivotably coupling the front leg element to a right portion of the seat element;
a left back joint pivotably coupling the rear leg element to a left portion of the back support element;
a right back joint pivotably coupling the rear leg element to a right portion of the back support element;
an accessory pivotably coupled to the front leg element;
a handle positioned along a back portion of the back support element;
a first strap configured to be connected to the handle and the left portion of the back support element;
a second strap configured to be connected to the handle and the right portion of the back support element.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The reclining chair of claim 11, wherein the accessory is a cupholder that is mounted to the front leg element via the left front joint or the right front joint.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The reclining chair of claim 11, wherein the first backpack strap is configured to be connected to the left portion of the back support element via the left back joint.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The reclining chair of claim 13, wherein the second backpack strap is configured to be connected to the right portion of the back support element via the right back joint.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The reclining chair of claim 11, wherein the handle is connected to seat support material that connects to the back support element.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The reclining chair of claim 15, wherein the handle is sewn into the seat support material that connects to the back support element.

### Claim 17 (depends on 11)

The reclining chair of claim 11, wherein the handle includes a loop that attaches to respective clips on the first backpack strap and the second backpack strap.