Collapsible multipurpose apparatus

Abstract

A collapsible multiple purpose apparatus having a mounting framework defined by rear wall having a top edge, an opposing bottom edge, a first side edge and an opposing second side edge. The first and second side edges extend between the top edge and the bottom edge. The real wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. A first and second attachment member are located proximate the top edge and the first side edge and extend from the outer surface while being adapted to be secured over the back of a chair. A bottom support extends from the inner surface of the rear wall proximate the bottom edge and has a storage slot for receiving an item therein. A tray is pivotably securable to the bottom support for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the inner surface of the mounting framework and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface. A first and second container stabilizer where each has a container stabilizer top edge, an opposing container stabilizer bottom edge, a container stabilizer first side edge and an opposing container stabilizer second side edge. The container stabilizer first and second side edges extend between the container stabilizer top edge and the container stabilizer bottom edge. The container stabilizer first side edge being pivotably securable to the first side edge of the rear wall for pivoting movement between a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the first side edge of the rear wall and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface. A first and second container shelf being pivotably securable to the first and second container stabilizer bottom edge for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the first and second container stabilizer and a stored deployment adjacent to the first and second container stabilizer. The first and second container shelves having a substantially circular container receiving opening.

Claims

1. A collapsible multiple purpose apparatus comprising: a mounting framework defined by rear wall having a top edge, an opposing bottom edge, a first side edge and an opposing second side edge, the first and second side edges extending between the top edge and the bottom edge, the rear wall having an inner surface and an outer surface; a first attachment member located proximate the top edge and the first side edge and extending from the outer surface; a second attachment member located proximate the top edge and the second side edge and extending from the outer surface, the first and second attachment members being adapted to be secured over the back of a chair; a bottom support extending from the inner surface of the rear wall proximate the bottom edge, the bottom support having a storage slot for receiving an item therein; a tray pivotably securable to the bottom support for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the inner surface of the rear wall and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface, the tray having first and second opposite surfaces with the first surface for receiving an item thereon; a first container stabilizer having a first container stabilizer top edge, an opposing first container stabilizer bottom edge, a first container stabilizer first side edge and an opposing first container stabilizer second side edge, the first container stabilizer first and second side edges extending between the first container stabilizer top edge and the first container stabilizer bottom edge, the first container stabilizer first side edge pivotably securable to the first side edge of the rear wall for pivoting movement between a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the first side edge of the rear wall and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface; a first container shelf pivotably securable to the first container stabilizer bottom edge for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the first container stabilizer and a stored deployment adjacent to the first container stabilizer, the first container shelf having a substantially circular first container receiving opening; a second container stabilizer having a second container stabilizer top edge, an opposing second container stabilizer bottom edge, a second container stabilizer first side edge and an opposing second container stabilizer second side edge, the second container stabilizer first and second side edges extending between the second container stabilizer top edge and the second container stabilizer bottom edge, the second container stabilizer first side edge pivotably securable to the second side edge of the rear wall for pivoting movement between a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the second side edge of the rear wall and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface; a second container shelf pivotably securable to the second container stabilizer bottom edge for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the second container stabilizer and a stored deployment adjacent to the second container stabilizer, the second container shelf having a substantially circular second container receiving opening.

2. The collapsible multiple purpose apparatus of claim 1, wherein the attachment members are securing hooks.

3. The collapsible multiple purpose apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the rear wall being further defined as having a first receiving notch located proximate the top edge and the first side edge and a second receiving notch located proximate the top edge and the second side edge, the first and second receiving notches configured to removably receive an attachment member; and each of the two attachment members further defined as having a securing end configured to engage the receiving notches to be removably secured thereto.

4. The collapsible multiple purpose apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a support stand pivotably secured to the outer surface of the rear wall for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the outer surface of the rear wall and a stored deployment adjacent to the outer surface.

5. The collapsible multiple purpose apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first mesh webbing secured to the first container receiving opening; and a second mesh webbing secured to the second container receiving opening.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of an embodiment of the present invention in a closed position.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective front view of an embodiment of the present invention in an open position.

(4) FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 4 is a back view of an embodiment of the present invention.

(6) FIG. 5 is a perspective back view of an additional embodiment of the present invention in a closed position.

(7) FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an attachment member of the present invention.

(8) FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a support stand of the present invention in a closed position.

(9) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a support stand of the present invention in an open position.

(10) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a container shelf of the present invention.

(11) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(12) The present invention in generally directed to holders for cups, cans, bottles, food, hand-held cell phones or the like, and, more particularly, relates to foldable holders for supporting such items.

(13) As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, a collapsible multiple purpose apparatus 10 is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting framework 12 defined by rear wall 14 having a top edge 16, an opposing bottom edge 18, a first side edge 20 and an opposing second side edge 22. The first and second side edges 20, 22 extend between the top edge 16 and the bottom edge 18. The rear wall 14 having an inner surface 24 and an outer surface 26. These surfaces may have identifying logos or designs placed thereupon.

(14) A first attachment member 28 is located proximate the top edge 16 and the first side edge 20 and extending from the outer surface 26. A second attachment member 30 located proximate the top edge 16 and the second side edge 22 and extending from the outer surface 26. The first and second attachment members 28, 30 are adapted to be secured over the back of a chair, such as a stadium, theatre and lawn chair. In some embodiments, the attachment members 28, 30 are securing hooks. The attachment members may be constructed of various sizes to be adapted to seats having various sizes.

(15) A bottom support 32 extends from the inner surface 24 of the rear wall proximate the bottom edge 18. Bottom support 32 has a storage slot 34 for receiving an item therein, such as a cell phone, wallet, tablet, etc.

(16) A tray 36 is pivotably securable to the bottom support 32 by a tray pivot component 37 for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the inner surface 24 of the rear wall 14 and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface 24. The tray 36 has a first and second opposite surfaces 38, 40 with the first surface 38 for receiving an item thereon, and where an identifying logos or designs may be placed on second surface 40.

(17) A first container stabilizer 42 is pivotally secured to the rear wall 14 as described below. The first container stabilizer 42 has a first container stabilizer top edge 44, an opposing first container stabilizer bottom edge 46, a first container stabilizer first side edge 48 and an opposing first container stabilizer second side edge 50. The first container stabilizer first and second side edges 48, 50 extending between the first container stabilizer top edge 44 and the first container stabilizer bottom edge 46.

(18) The first container stabilizer first side edge 48 is pivotably securable by a first container stabilizer pivot component 43 to the first side edge 20 of the rear wall 14 for pivoting movement between a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the first side edge 20 of the rear wall 14 and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface 24.

(19) A first container shelf 52 is pivotably securable by a first container shelf pivot component 53 to the first container stabilizer bottom edge 46 for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the first container stabilizer bottom edge 46 of the first container stabilizer 42 and a stored deployment adjacent to the first container stabilizer 42. The first container shelf 52 having a substantially circular first container receiving opening 54. Opening 54 is configured to receive and support a beverage cup, bottle or can.

(20) A second container stabilizer 56 is pivotally secured to the rear wall 14 as described below. The second container stabilizer 56 has a second container stabilizer top edge 58, an opposing second container stabilizer bottom edge 60, a second container stabilizer first side edge 62 and an opposing second container stabilizer second side edge 64. The second container stabilizer first and second side edges 62, 64 extend between the second container stabilizer top edge 58 and the second container stabilizer bottom edge 60.

(21) The second container stabilizer first side edge 62 is pivotably securable by a second container shelf pivot component 57 to the second side edge 22 of the rear wall 14 for pivoting movement between a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the second side edge 22 of the rear wall 14 and a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface 26.

(22) A second container shelf 66 is pivotably securable by a second container shelf pivot component 67 to the second container stabilizer bottom edge 60 for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the second container stabilizer bottom edge 60 of the second container stabilizer 56 and a stored deployment adjacent to the second container stabilizer 56. The second container shelf 66 having a substantially circular second container receiving opening 68. Opening 68 is configured to receive and support a beverage cup, bottle or can.

(23) In some embodiments, a first mesh 90 webbing may be secured to the first container receiving opening 54 and a second mesh 92 webbing may be secured to the second container receiving opening 54. The mesh webbing may provide additional support for holding the beverage cup, bottle or can. The mesh webbing may be constructed from any flexible and/or collapsible material.

(24) In operation, when in a closed position, apparatus 10 has a streamlined profile. The tray 36 is in a stored deployment adjacent to the inner surface 24. The first container stabilizer 42, the first container shelf 52, the second container stabilizer 56 and the second container shelf 66 are stored adjacent to, and between, the inner surface 24 and the tray 36.

(25) To move apparatus 10 to an open position, tray 36 is moved into a perpendicular position relative to the inner surface 24 of the rear wall 14. The first and second container stabilizers 42, 56 are moved to a substantially side-by-side deployment relative to the first and second side edge 20, 22 of the rear wall 14. The first and second container shelves 52, 66 are moved to a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the first and second container stabilizer bottom edges 46, 60.

(26) As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, an additional embodiment of apparatus 100 is disclosed. In this embodiment, the attachment members 128, 130 are removably attached to the outer surface 126 of the rear wall 114.

(27) Outer surface 126 has a first receiving notch 170 located proximate the top edge 116 and the first side edge 120. Outer surface also includes a second receiving notch 172 located proximate the top edge 116 and the second side edge 122. The first and second receiving notches 170, 172 configured to removably receive an attachment member 128, 130. Each of the two attachment members 128, 130 include a securing end 174, 176 are configured to engage the receiving notches 170, 172 to be removably secured thereto. The removably of the attachment members 128, 130 allow for a more compact profile of the apparatus 100 when in a closed position.

(28) As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, embodiments of apparatus 100 may also include a support stand 180 pivotably secured by a support stand pivot component 182 to the outer surface 126 of the rear wall 114 for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to the outer surface 126 of the rear wall 114 and a stored deployment adjacent to the outer surface 126. The support stand allows for the adjustment of the rear wall 114 away from the back of the seat upon which the apparatus 100 is secured thereto.

(29) As illustrated in FIG. 9, embodiments of apparatus 100 may also include a stabilizing tab 196 located on the first surface 138 of tray 136. A receiving notch 198 is located on the first container shelf 152. In operation, the container shelf 152 is lowered into a perpendicular location proximate the tray 136. The stabilizing tab 196 of the tray 136 engages the receiving notch 198 to provide additional support to the container shelf 152. While not shown, a second stabilizing tab may also be located on the first surface 138 of tray 136 and configured to receive a second receiving notch located on the second container shelf.

(30) The exact specifications and materials used in the manufacture of the apparatus of the present invention may vary upon manufacturing.

(31) The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment(s) were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.