Multiple chair workstation
OwnerMary C. Garrickinventor
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Abstract
A multiple chair workstation especially suitable for barbers, hair stylists, dentists, and the like. The workstation comprises a base having a centrally mounted client chair. A revolving floor surrounds the client chair, and an operator's chair is mounted on the revolving floor. The base has a vacuum system for collection of cut hair and other debris, along with air conditioning and lighting. Controls mounted in proximity to the operator chair permit control of the revolving floor and the vacuum and air conditioning. Both chairs may be vertically adjustable, as controlled from the operator chair. Additional controls may include a reclining back on the client and/or operator chair. Various utilitarian appendages such as footrests, armrests, tool trays, storage boxes and the like may be provided on the chairs.
Claims9
A workstation for accommodating personal services operators and clients, comprising:
- a) a base comprising a center chair mount surrounded by a revolvable floor portion and lighting outlets disposed on said revolvable floor portion;
- b) a client chair disposed on said center chair mount, said client chair comprising a reclining back and a foot rest;
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- c) an operator chair disposed on said revolving floor portion and in operative relationship to said client chair, whereby said operator chair revolves around said client chair with revolution of said revolving floor portion, said operator chair having at least one tool tray attached thereto and pivotable between a horizontal and a vertical position, and
- d) an electrically powered rotary drive means coupled to said revolvable floor portion, and controls disposed proximal said operator chair for controlling said rotary drive means.
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