CHAIR HAVING A CLEANING IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED THEREON

Abstract

Chairs having a cleaning system integrated thereon are provided. These chairs allow a user to comfortably clean their feet while in a sitting or reclined position.

Claims

1. A chair having a seat and a frame able to support a user; wherein the chair comprises a cleaning system configured to clean one or both feet of the user when the user is supported in the chair, and the frame comprises more than two legs; wherein the cleaning system comprises a brush attached to two legs of the chair, and the brush is attached to the legs via a swivel, to two legs of the chair with two swivels allowing for circular rotation of the cleaning system with respect to the length dimension of the chair; and wherein the brush can be rotated into a cleaning position allowing the user to clean one or both feet, and the brush can be rotated into a storage position.

2. The chair according to claim 1, wherein said frame comprises one or more legs such that the user is supported in a sitting position; wherein at least a portion of the cleaning system is attached to the one or more legs of the chair.

3. The chair according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning system comprises a brush.

4. The chair according to claim 2, wherein the cleaning system comprises a brush attached to one of the one or more legs.

5. (canceled)

6. The chair according to claim 2, wherein the frame comprises two or more legs, wherein at least one of the legs is oriented proximal to one leg of the user when the user is supported in the chair, another of the legs is oriented proximal to the other leg of the user when the user is supported in the chair; and wherein the chair comprises one brush on each support leg proximal to the user's leg.

7. The chair according to claim 6, wherein each brush is attached to the leg via a swivel; wherein each brush can be independently rotated into a cleaning position allowing the user to clean the feet of the leg proximal to the support leg, and each brush can be independently rotated into a storage position.

8. The chair according to claim 3, wherein said brush is substantially cylindrical comprising a plurality of bristles on the surface of the brush.

9. The chair according to claim 1, wherein the chair comprises an air blower configured to blow air at the feet of one or more feet of the user.

10. The chair according to claim 9, wherein the blower is positioned under the seat.

11. The chair according to claim 10, wherein the blower is supported by the frame and the seat.

12. The chair according to claim 1, wherein said cleaning system comprises a fluid pump in fluid communication with one or more nozzles oriented towards the feet of the user when the user is supported in the chair such that the fluid may clean the feet of the user supported in the chair.

13. The chair according to claim 12, wherein said nozzle is rotatable such that the fluid may spray an area proximal to the chair.

14. The chair according to claim 12, wherein the fluid connection between the fluid pump and the nozzle to provide the fluid communication therebetween comprises a hose.

15. The chair according to claim 14, wherein a portion of the hose is attached to the frame.

16. The chair according to claim 12, wherein said frame comprises one or more support legs such that the user is supported in a sitting position; wherein at least a portion of the cleaning system is attached to the one or more legs.

17. The chair according to claim 1, wherein the chair further comprises fluid reservoir attached to the frame.

18. The chair according to claim 17, wherein the reservoir is attached to the back of the chair.

19-20. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a user positioned in a chair having a brush cleaning system (top left image), and the chair same chair without the user (bottom right image).

[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a chair of the disclosure having an air blower cleaning system.

[0014] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a chair of the disclosure having a fluid pump (e.g., water) cleaning system where fluid is pumped out of one or more nozzles.

[0015] FIG. 3B illustrates another fluid pump cleaning system involving a hand pump for pumping the fluid out of the nozzles.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the disclosure that may be embodied in various forms. In addition, each of the examples given in connection with the various embodiments of the disclosure is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive.

[0017] All terms used herein are intended to have their ordinary meaning in the art unless otherwise provided. All concentrations are in terms of percentage by weight of the specified component relative to the entire weight of the topical composition, unless otherwise defined.

[0018] As used herein, “a” or “an” shall mean one or more. As used herein when used in conjunction with the word “comprising,” the words “a” or “an” mean one or more than one. As used herein “another” means at least a second or more.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 1, a chair 1 having seat 2, back 3, and frame 4 is illustrated. Frame 4 supports the chair in part through legs 5 such that user 7 is able to sit therein. Chair 1 comprises a cleaning system 9 positioned at the area where the feet of user 7 sit. Cleaning system 9 is a brush which may be substantially cylindrical having a plurality of bristles extending in one or more directions. In some embodiments, the plurality of bristles may be located on one or more substantially planar surfaces and extend therefrom. Cleaning system 9 is attached to the frame 4 at the legs 5 with a cleaning support bar 11 extending across two legs of the frame 4. On cleaning support bar 11 is a cleaning implement 10 which user 7 may use to clean feet 8 such as to remove particulate material that has been deposited thereon. The cleaning support bar 11 may be attached to the frame with one or more swivels 12 allowing the cleaning system to be positioned out of the way of the user when not in use (e.g. underneath seat 2 as depicted). In the embodiment depicted, two swivels 12 are used allowing for a circular rotation of the cleaning system with respect to the length dimension of the chair. In some embodiments, the cleaning system may rotate with respect to the length, height and/or width dimensions of the chair, or combinations thereof.

[0020] The chair may include a suitable support in order to accommodate an occupant. These supports may be composed of, for example, a fabric such as canvas, mesh, plastic, wood, metal, or combinations thereof. Such support may be located on the seat and/or the back of the chair. In some embodiments, the supports are positioned to allow the occupant to sit in an upright position. In some embodiments, the supports may be positioned to allow for the user to sit in a reclined position or with the legs extended (e.g., in a chaise lounge configuration). Any support may be contoured in a manner such that the user may comfortably rest on the chair. It will be understood that the chairs of the present disclosure may have many different configurations such as chaise lounge, folding chair, reclining chair, rocking chair, or adirondack chair. In some embodiments, the chair is lightweight and foldable. The cleaning system may be configured in order to provide cleaning to an occupant sitting or lying in the chair in a typical position (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 1).

[0021] Referring now to FIG. 2, chair 10 is depicted having seat 11, back 12, and frame 13. The cleaning system comprises an air blower 14 with orifice 15 oriented towards the portion of chair 10 where a user typically puts their feet. The air blower 14 propels air through orifice 15 towards a user's feet. Air blower 14 may operate with, for example, a compressor or a fan operating within the housing to force the air through orifice 15. The rate and volume of airflow may be controlled with controller 16 which, in the embodiment depicted, is situated proximal to where a user may control air blower 14 while sitting. In some embodiments, controller 16 may be a binary switch (i.e., an on/off switch) or a dial allowing for control of the airflow. In certain implementations, the blower may be powered by an internally stored battery, a connection to a battery, or a connection to an electrical outlet (e.g., AC wall outlet).

[0022] Referring now to FIG. 3A, chair 20 is depicted having another fluid pump (e.g., air and/or water) 29 positioned underneath seat 21. The fluid pump is in fluid communication to one or more nozzles 25 through hose 24. When the pump is activated, fluid (water in the embodiment depicted), is forced through the nozzle to be sprayed at a user's feet near the leg portion of frame 23 with spray 26. In the embodiment depicted, the hose is oriented in a rectangular configuration attached to both front legs 33 thereby allowing for fluid to clean the feet from the bottom and both left and right sides. In some embodiments, hose 24 may further comprise one or more nozzles oriented at the top such that the top of the foot may be cleaned as well. In certain implementations, the hose may comprise a single nozzle and one or more points of attachment to the frame such that the nozzle may be oriented to provide a spray in any direction. In some embodiments, the cleaning system may be oriented towards an area proximal to the chair. For example, the cleaning system may be oriented to spray fluid (e.g., water) towards an object or subject sitting or lying next to the chair. A user may move their feet through one or more of the sprays formed from the cleaning system in order to use the system. Additionally, chair 20 comprises a water reservoir 27 which is positioned on the back side of chair back 22. The water tank 27 is in fluid communication with pump 29 through hose 28. Water from reservoir 27 may be refilled in order to supply more fluid as necessary. In certain embodiments, the water reservoir is removably attached from the chair back and/or the connection hose.

[0023] FIG. 3B illustrates chair 30 having seat 31 and back 32. The cleaning system comprises a fluid reservoir 37 oriented underneath seat 31. Nozzles 35 are in fluid communication with reservoir 37 via hose 34. Attached to reservoir 37 is a hand pump 38 which may be pumped by user to provide the required force to propel fluid (e.g., water, air) through hose 34 towards nozzle 35 to result in spray 36.

[0024] As various changes can be made in the above-described subject matter without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure, it is intended that all subject matter contained in the above description, or defined in the appended claims, be interpreted as descriptive and illustrative of the present disclosure. Many modifications and variations of the present disclosure are possible in light of the above teachings. Accordingly, the present description is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variances which fall within the scope of the appended claims.