A cushion storage device designed to engage with a secondary, independent structure, such as a cooler, to 1) allow for additional storage of items (independent of what may be stored in the independent structure), and 2) provide seating. When engaged with a cooler, an individual may store items inside of the cushion storage device and use the attached cushion storage device as a seat.

A multi-functional seat cushion carrying assembly includes a carrying assembly body comprising first and second carrying assembly compartments. Each compartment has opposite upper and lower flexible sidewalls that define an interior of the compartment. Each compartment has at least one opening for accessing the interior of said compartment. The compartments are joined together along an inner edge by a flexible hinge portion so that the compartments are movable about the hinge portion between folded and unfolded positions wherein the at least one of the upper and lower sidewalls of each compartments is positioned so that said at least one of the upper and lower sidewalls faces the corresponding at least one of the upper and lower sidewalls of the other compartment when in the folded position. At least one of the first and second compartments is configured to receive a seat cushion within the interior of said at least one of the first and second compartments. A carrying strap is further coupled to the carrying assembly body to facilitate carrying of the carrying assembly body.

A removable backrest is attached to a cooler in such a manner that does not interfere with the opening or closing of the lid nor does it interfere with the sealing mechanism of the cooler. The removable backrest inserts into existing slots positioned in the walls of certain commercially available coolers. The angle of the frame permits a user to sit on the complete lid of the cooler and lean against the backrest. While the backrest is in position, the lid may be opened or closed at the user's convenience.

An apparatus for waste disposal comprises a seat bottom comprising a seat body having a topside for supporting a user and an underside opposite to the topside. The underside comprises a moveable bottom portion. One or more arms are attached between a bottom of the seat body and a top of the moveable bottom portion. Each arm has a first end and a second end, with the first end of each arm attached to the bottom of the seat body and the second end of each arm attached to the top of the moveable bottom portion. A first waste bag support is provided on the bottom of the seat body and a second waste bag support is provided on the top of the moveable bottom portion.

A seating system includes a base, and a seat mounted on the base and defining a seating surface. A backrest is configured for movement relative to the base and the seat between a first position and a second position by a backrest transfer arrangement having a movable pivot axis configuration. In the second position, the backrest defines a working surface spaced above and lying generally parallel to the seating surface.

A portable chair apparatus for assisting the user with comfort, storage, and transportation includes a base, a seat with an opening, a storage compartment between the base and the seat, a back support column, a lumbar support piece, a handle, and a light. The back support column is adjustable relative to the seat between an open and closed position. The lumbar support piece is adjustable along the back support column and is sized to fit within the opening of the seat when the back support column is in the closed position. The light is on the top surface of the back support column. The chair can further include a handle having a light directed towards the space in front of the user when holding the chair. Other embodiments are described.

A couch having a box base a forward foundation support panel and a rear foundation support panel. A first hinge element joins the forward foundation support panel to the box base and a second hinge element joins the rear foundation support panel to the box base. A third hinge element joins a foundation to the forward foundation support panel. A side support panel abuts the box base, the forward foundation support panel and the rear foundation support panel. A first connector assembly having a first tapered pin portion and a first tapered barrel portion joins the forward foundation support panel and the side support panel; and a second connector assembly having a second tapered pin portion and a second tapered barrel portion joins the rear foundation support panel and the side support panel.

Systems, devices, and methods are provided for furniture with integrated internal storage chambers that are sealable and operable to contain items.

A double-layered foldable storage stool, including a non-foldable stool cap and a foldable stool base. The front and back surfaces of the stool cap can be matched with the unfolded stool base. The stool base has a cuboid structure provided with a storage chamber, a foldable rectangular inner stool body is provided in the storage chamber of the stool base, and a support plate body is provided inside the inner stool body.

An external sleeve type folding storage stool comprising an unfoldable stool cap and a folding stool seat. The stool cap is nested or embedded onto the unfolded stool seat; a lift structure convenient for pulling up the stool cap is formed in a surface of the stool cap; the stool seat is of a first cylinder structure with an inner cavity; a storage bag with a pocket is adhered to a surface of the stool seat by virtue of a bonding structure; an inner stool body is arranged in the inner cavity of the stool seat; supporting plates are arranged in the inner stool body; the inner stool body includes a plurality of mutually connected plate bodies that are connected to form a polygon; and the plate bodies are connected with one another to form longitudinally arranged fold lines.