Seating tiers for stadiums and the like
OwnerArthur S. Takeuchiinventor
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Abstract
Seating tiers are used in a stadium to position rows of spectators at progressively higher levels, the tiers having a reverse slope such that each row is closer to a playing field than the next lower row, thereby providing spectators with an excellent view of action on the field. Walkways extend along the fronts of the seats and windows are adjacent the walkways to allow viewing of the field while protecting spectators. Cross-beams support the rows of seats and provide the walkways and are supported between stairway units that are part of a supporting frame structure.
Claims19
A seating tier comprising:
- a plurality of rows of seats for spectators supported at progressively higher levels in relation to a view region, the lowermost of said rows being spaced upwardly and horizontally away from said view region, and each other row being closer than the next lower row to said view region.
A stadium including a playing field and lower tiers of seats that extend upwardly and away from said playing field, said stadium further including an upper tier that comprises a plurality of rows of seats for spectators supported at progressively higher levels in relation to said playing field. the lowermost of said rows being spaced upwardly and horizontally away from said playing field, and each other row being closer than the next lower row to said playing field.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.