Specialized seating apparatus
AssigneeSOTA Music, Inc.
InventorsRobert L. Warren, Ryan J. Matzinger
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Abstract
The present invention provides a seating apparatus having an adjustable level of firmness. The seating apparatus comprises a base, an inflatable element arranged on the base, and a cover covering the inflatable element. Access means in communication with the inflatable element are provided, enabling inflation of the inflatable element for providing an adjustable firmness in the seating area. The inflatable element may comprise a ring having a center opening. The base may comprise a ring having a center opening coinciding with the center opening of the inflatable element. The cover may comprise a section of permeable material over the center opening. A fan may be affixed within the center opening for providing airflow through the center opening.
Claims15
A seating apparatus, comprising:
- a rigid base having a first central opening;
- an inflatable element arranged on the base and having a second central opening aligned with said first central opening of said base;
- a padding component having a third central opening aligned with said first and second central openings;
- a cover covering the inflatable element and said padding component, said cover comprising an air permeable material at least in the area of the central opening;
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- access means in communication with the inflatable element enabling inflation of the inflatable element for providing an adjustable firmness in a seating area of the seating apparatus;
- wherein said central openings and said air permeable cover permit airflow through said seating apparatus.
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