Hoverboard Attachment With Chair

Abstract

A chair-shaped hoverboard attachment may comprise at least one chair atop a platform having at least one wheel on the platform's underside, wherein the platform contains a control box and a removable hoverboard attachment element, such as a strap. In some embodiments, one or more control rods with brake controls may extend from the platform to within reach of the chair and may be configured to control the hoverboard.

Claims

1. A chair-shaped hoverboard attachment, comprising: a base having a base top side, a base bottom side, a base front portion, and a base rear portion, the base comprising: a) at least one wheel rotatably attached to the base bottom side; b) at least one support element fixedly attached to the base top side; c) at least one hoverboard connection; d) at least one control box removably connected to the at least one removable hoverboard connection; e) at least one control rod fixedly connected to the at least one control box, wherein the at least one control rod has an end portion and a handle portion; f) at least one brake control fixedly connected to the at least one control rod handle portion; and at least one chair fixedly connected to the at least one support element.

2. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the at least one hoverboard connection is at least one strap.

3. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein at least one control rod is two control rods extending orthogonally up from the base top side, wherein the handle portions curve towards the seat, and wherein the two control rods are configured for use as handlebars.

4. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 3, wherein each control rod has a brake control.

5. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the at least one hoverboard attachment is removable.

6. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the at least one wheel is two wheels.

7. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the at least one wheel is three wheels.

8. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, further comprising a storage trunk fixedly connected to the base top side on the base rear portion.

9. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the at least one chair is two chairs.

10. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 9, wherein the at least one support element is two support elements.

11. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 9, wherein the chairs are arranged side by side.

12. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 9, wherein the chairs are arranged back to back.

13. The chair-shaped hoverboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the chair is a two-person chair.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention may become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0023] FIG. 1 shows a top-side perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 2 shows a zoomed-in top perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 4 shows a zoomed-in top perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective chair-shaped hoverboard attachment.

[0028] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As may be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure may be determined by its intended use.

[0029] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0030] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0031] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0032] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it may be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0033] In some embodiments, the present invention may comprise a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment, comprising a base having a base top side, a base bottom side, a base front portion, and a base rear portion, the base comprising a) at least one wheel rotatably attached to the base bottom side, b) at least one support element fixedly attached to the base top side, c) at least one hoverboard connection, d) at least one control box removably connected to the at least one removable hoverboard connection, e) at least one control rod fixedly connected to the at least one control box, wherein the at least one control rod has an end portion and a handle portion, f) at least one brake control fixedly connected to the at least one control rod handle portion, and at least one chair fixedly connected to the at least one support element.

[0034] In some embodiments, the at least one hoverboard connection is at least one strap. Furthermore, the at least one hoverboard attachment may be removable. Additionally, in some embodiments, the least one control rod may be two control rods extending orthogonally up (at a right angle to) from the base top side, wherein the handle portions curve towards the seat, and wherein the two control rods are configured for use as handlebars. In such embodiments, and in others, each control rod may have a brake control.

[0035] In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for two wheels. In others, it may provide for three wheels.

[0036] In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a storage trunk fixedly connected to the base top side on the base rear portion.

[0037] In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for two support elements, and two or more chairs. In such embodiments, the chairs may be arranged side by side, back to back, or in any arrangement known in the art. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a two-person chair.

[0038] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a top-side perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive chair 101, storage 102, wheels 103, hoverboard 104, strap (configured to secure hoverboard to control box) 105, control box 106, control rods 107, and brakes for rear wheels 108.

[0039] As may be apparent to those of skill in the art, in some embodiments, chair 101 may be of different shape or configuration as needed by either the user or manufacturer, or both. For example, chair 101 may have only one armrest, or no armrests. Similarly, chair 101 may, in some embodiments, have a differently-shaped base, back support, or both than depicted in FIG. 1. As well, in some embodiments, chair 101 may have a surface made entirely or partially of cloth, leather, vinyl, elastomer, or any other material known in the art. Chair 101 may be set up higher or lower than depicted in FIG. 1, or may be tilted at an angle. Furthermore, in some embodiments, a powered or unpowered swivel element (not pictured) may enable chair 101 to rotate.

[0040] Storage 102 may be configured as larger or smaller than depicted in FIG. 1, and may be of different shapes in various embodiments. By way of non-limiting example, storage 102 may be configured to store certain items, such as a walker. Similarly, storage 102 may provide for a tow hitch, hook, carabiner, or other attachment element. Storage 102 may also be configured to house one or more battery elements (not pictured).

[0041] Hoverboard 104 may be any commercially available or specialty hoverboard 104 known in the art. Hoverboard 104 may also therefore be of different shape or configuration, including having more or less wheels, different control portions, and so forth. Correspondingly, the present invention may also provide for alternatively designed or configured strap 105, control box 106, control rods 107, and brakes for rear wheels 108 that may be designed or configured to fit or operate a differently shaped hoverboard 104 than depicted in FIG. 1.

[0042] Relatedly, wheels 103, strap 105, control box 106, control rods 107, and brakes for rear wheels 108 may be of any shape or construction known in the art. More specifically, in some embodiments, a crossbar (not shown) may connect control rods 107. In some embodiments, brakes for rear wheels 108 may be located elsewhere, such as on chair 101. In some embodiments, more than two wheels 103 may be provided, or wheels 103 may be substituted with a cylinder or any other element capable of serving in place of wheels 103.

[0043] Moreover, in some embodiments, control rods 107 may be configured so as to enable a user to steer the present invention using control rods 107. In some embodiments, the present invention may replace control rods 107 with a steering wheel (not pictured) or other comparable element.

[0044] In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a canopy (not shown) that may cover the user from the sun or other elements. In such embodiments, the canopy may cover some of all of chair 101, storage 102, wheels 103, hoverboard 104, strap (configured to secure hoverboard to control box) 105, control box 106, control rods 107, and brakes for rear wheels 108.

[0045] With respect to FIG. 2, a zoomed-in top perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive chair 101, hoverboard 104, strap (configured to secure hoverboard to control box) 105, control box 106, and control rods 107.

[0046] With respect to FIG. 3, a rear perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive chair 101, storage 102, wheels 103, hoverboard 104, control box 106, control rods 107, and brakes for rear wheels 108.

[0047] With respect to FIG. 4, a zoomed-in top perspective view of a chair-shaped hoverboard attachment in accordance with another embodiment of the invention may be perceived. In the embodiment depicted, first rocker arm 401 and second rocker arm 402 may be perceived, in addition to chair 101, hoverboard 104, strap (configured to secure hoverboard to control box) 105, control box 106, and control rods 107.

[0048] In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 4, weight distribution pads (not pictured) may be placed under the rocker arm shaft of first rocker arm 401 and/or second rocker arm 402 to ensure a significant weight is sensed by the foot pads of hoverboard 104. In some embodiments, chair 101 (or seat) may be moved further forward. In some embodiments, foot rests (not pictured) may be added on top of the rocker arms 401 and 402 to allow the seat 101 and center of gravity to be moved further forward. In some such embodiments, the foot rests may be used as control pedals to also steer the present invention. This may allow the handicapped to control the present invention, who may not be able to use their arms to control the present invention.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0049] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes may be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0050] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0051] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0052] While the chair-shaped hoverboard attachment generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.