FOLDING CHAIR

Abstract

A foldable chair with a seat back and a seat bottom that is movable between a folded configuration where the seat bottom and seat back are adjacent each other and an unfolded configuration where the seat bottom extends generally perpendicular to the seat back. The foldable chair includes a cover that is removably couplable to the seat bottom and/or seat back. The foldable chair may also include arm rests with slots and openings or holes that can couple to accessories such as a cup holder. The chair can have a spring actuated lock mechanism that can lock the chair in an open or close configuration and a manually actuatable latch mechanism to release the lock mechanism to allow the chair to be opened for use or closed for transport or storage.

Claims

1. A foldable chair, comprising: a frame including a seat back having a first stile and a second stile and a seat bottom having a first side apron and a second side apron, the frame movable between a folded configuration where the seat bottom and seat back are generally adjacent each other and a seating configuration where the seat bottom extends transverse to the seat back; a pair of front legs pivotally coupled to a pair of rear legs via a hinge and attached to a left side and a right side of the seat bottom; a pair of arm rests coupled to the pair of front legs and to the pair of rear legs via the hinge, each of the pair of arm rests having an aperture at a distal portion thereof and having a channel on a side surface thereof, the aperture and the channel each configured to receive and removably engage an accessory; and a cover removably coupleable to the foldable chair, the cover comprising: a first cover portion removably coupleable to the seat bottom comprising a first sleeve pocket extending over at least a portion of the seat bottom, and a second cover portion removably coupleable to the seat back having a second sleeve pocket extending over at least a portion of the seat back.

2. The foldable chair of claim 1, wherein the foldable chair further comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism may be unlocked by actuating a handle.

3. The foldable chair of claim 2, wherein the handle is located proximate a front edge of the seat bottom.

4. The foldable chair of claim 2, wherein the handle is attached to a cable attached to one or more spring-loaded pins, wherein each of the one or more spring-loaded pins correspond to one or more slots on the rear legs that restricts a movement of the one or more spring-loaded pins, and wherein actuating the handle disengages the one or more spring-loaded pins from the corresponding one or more slots.

5. The foldable chair of claim 1, wherein the foldable chair further comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism automatically locks when either the folded configuration or the seating configuration is reached.

6. The foldable chair of claim 1, wherein the accessory is a cup holder.

7. The foldable chair of claim 6, wherein the cup holder comprises a chair connector via which the cup holder couples to the aperture, a body with an opening configured to receive a beverage container, and a ring rotatably coupled to the body and an accessory hook that extends outward from the ring and is configured to receive a stem of a wine glass.

8. The foldable chair of claim 7, wherein the accessory hook is C-shaped.

9. A foldable chair, comprising: a frame including a seat back having a first stile and a second stile and a seat bottom having a first side apron and a second side apron, the frame movable between a folded configuration where the seat bottom and seat back are generally adjacent each other and a seating configuration where the seat bottom extends transverse to the seat back; a pair of front legs pivotally coupled to a pair of rear legs via a hinge and attached to a left side and a right side of the seat bottom; and a pair of arm rests coupled to the pair of front legs and to the pair of rear legs via the hinge, each of the pair of arm rests having a aperture at a distal portion thereof and having a channel on a side surface thereof, the aperture and the channel each configured to receive and removably engage an accessory.

10. The foldable chair of claim 9, wherein the foldable chair further comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism may be unlocked by actuating a handle.

11. The foldable chair of claim 10, wherein the handle is located proximate a front edge of the seat bottom.

12. The foldable chair of claim 10, wherein the handle is attached to a cable attached to one or more spring-loaded pins, wherein each of the one or more spring-loaded pins correspond to one or more slots on the rear legs that restricts a movement of the one or more spring-loaded pins, and wherein actuating the handle disengages the one or more spring-loaded pins from the corresponding one or more slots.

13. The foldable chair of claim 9, further comprising a hook at an end of each of the first stile and the second stile distal from the seat bottom, each hook configured to receive and removably engage another accessory.

14. The foldable chair of claim 9, wherein the accessory is a cup holder.

15. The foldable chair of claim 14, wherein the cup holder comprises a chair connector via which the cup holder couples to the aperture, a body with an opening configured to receive a beverage container, and a ring rotatably coupled to the body and an accessory hook that extends outward from the ring and is configured to receive a stem of a wine glass.

16. The foldable chair of claim 15, wherein the accessory hook is C-shaped.

17. A kit comprising: a foldable chair, comprising: a frame including a seat back having a first stile and a second stile and a seat bottom having a first side apron and a second side apron, the frame movable between a folded configuration where the seat bottom and seat back are generally adjacent each other and a seating configuration where the seat bottom extends transverse to the seat back; a pair of front legs pivotally coupled to a pair of rear legs via a hinge and attached to a left side and a right side of the seat bottom; and a pair of arm rests coupled to the pair of front legs and to the pair of rear legs via the hinge, each of the pair of arm rests having an aperture at a distal portion thereof and having a channel on a side surface thereof the aperture and the channel each configured to receive and removably engage an accessory; a first cover portion removably coupleable to the seat bottom comprising a first sleeve pocket extending over at least a portion of the seat bottom; and a second cover portion removably coupleable to the seat back having a second sleeve pocket extending over at least a portion of the seat back.

18. The kit of claim 17, further comprising an accessory configured to removably couple to each aperture in the pair of arm rests.

19. The kit of claim 18, wherein the accessory is a cup holder.

20. The kit of claim 19, wherein the cup holder comprises a chair connector via which the cup holder couples to the aperture, a body with an opening configured to receive a beverage container, and a ring rotatably coupled to the body and an accessory hook that extends outward from the ring and is configured to receive a stem of a wine glass.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1A shows a front perspective schematic view of a folding chair in an open configuration.

[0013] FIG. 1B shows a rear perspective schematic view of the folding chair illustrated in FIG. 1A.

[0014] FIG. 1C shows another rear perspective schematic view of the folding chair illustrated in FIG. 1A.

[0015] FIG. 2A shows a perspective schematic view of a folding chair including slip covers in an open configuration.

[0016] FIG. 2B shows a bottom view of the folding chair illustrated in FIG. 2A.

[0017] FIG. 2C shows an exploded view of the folding chair illustrated in FIG. 2A.

[0018] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a rear leg slide.

[0019] FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a lock assembly.

[0020] FIG. 5A shows a perspective view of a latch mechanism.

[0021] FIG. 5B shows a cross-sectional view of the latch mechanism illustrated in FIG. 5A.

[0022] FIG. 5C shows another cross-sectional view of the latch mechanism illustrated in FIG. 5A.

[0023] FIG. 5D shows a perspective cross-sectional view of the latch mechanism illustrated in FIG. 5A.

[0024] FIG. 6 show a cross-sectional view illustrating a latch mechanismlock assembly configuration.

[0025] FIG. 7 shows a perspective schematic view of a folding chair in a closed configuration.

[0026] FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of an arm rest.

[0027] FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of the arm rest illustrated in FIG. 8A.

[0028] FIG. 8C shows another perspective view of the arm rest illustrated in FIG. 8A.

[0029] FIG. 8D shows a cross-sectional view of the hole in the arm rest illustrated in FIG. 8A.

[0030] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of a chair back.

[0031] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of an arm rest including a cup holder.

[0032] FIG. 11A shows a perspective view of a cup holder.

[0033] FIG. 11B shows a top view of the cup holder illustrated in FIG. 11A.

[0034] FIG. 12 shows a rear view of a chair slip.

[0035] FIG. 13A illustrates a perspective view of a chair including a chair slip.

[0036] FIG. 13B illustrates a detailed perspective view of a chair including a chair slip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present disclosure describes various implementations of a foldable chair. The foldable chair can be put in an open (unfolded) configuration or a closed (folded) configuration. The multiple configurations make the foldable chair convenient to store, transport, and use. In the closed position, the chair takes up much less space than a standard chair (e.g., a non-foldable chair). The foldable chair is also easier to carry in the closed position. Additionally, the folded chair is less awkward to carry than a standard chair. The foldable chair is also made of lightweight components and materials (e.g., a plastic material) which reduce the chair's weight. Once a user is done transporting the foldable chair, the user can easily use the release tab to unlock the chair, as further described below. Once the chair is unfolded, the foldable chair can automatically lock into the open position.

[0038] The foldable chair is also customizable to improve the experience and comfort of a user. For example, the foldable chair supports attachments such as a cup holder, and other accessories. Additionally, the foldable chair may have removable slip covers. The removable slip covers are made of a fabric (e.g., a mesh fabric, a cloth fabric, etc.). Thus, a user can remove and replace the slip cover if the fabric gets damaged. Additionally, the user can replace the fabric to personalize their chair. For example, a custom slip cover may include the logo of the user's alma mater, favorite sports team or have other images or insignia (e.g., a picture of the user's beloved family pet). Furthermore, the foldable chair has a seat back that can be adjusted to a number of reclined positions.

[0039] The chair is simple to operate, safe, and visually appealing. The chair can include an easy to reach and ergonomic to operate latch mechanism. Additionally, the latch is positioned away from any pivots or pinch-points beneficially reducing the risk of pinching a finger while opening or closing the chair. The chair is also visually appealing due to the unobtrusive and discrete positioning of the latch.

[0040] FIG. 1A-1C illustrate a foldable chair 100 in an open position. The chair 100 can have a front leg member 136, a rear leg member 142, a back 110, a seat assembly 108, a first arm rest 154A and a second arm rest 154B. In some embodiments, the back 110, seat assembly 108, front leg member 136, and rear leg member 142 are made of a lightweight and durable material, such as carbon fiber or aluminum. The chair 100 components can also, or alternatively, be made of wood, plastic, metal, wicker, or a composite. The arm rests 154A and 154B can be made of fabric, plastic, rubber, wood, carbon fiber, metal, or a composite material. The arm rests 154A and 154B may also be made from a combination of these materials (e.g., fabric-covered wood). Regardless of the material, the arm rests 154A and 154B allow a user to position (e.g., support) his or her arms more comfortably while seated on the chair 100. Overall, the arm rests 154A and 154B may reduce the strain on the shoulder and back of a user by allowing the user to sit in a healthier position.

[0041] The front leg member 136 can have two feet 162A and 162B and the rear leg member 142 can have two feet 164A and 164B which support the chair 100 while in an open position. The front leg member 136 is connected to the rear leg member 142 on a first side by a first front legrear leg pivot 140A. The front leg member 136 is connected to the rear leg member 142 on a second side by a second front legrear leg pivot 140B.

[0042] The seat assembly 108 can include a front apron 122, a rear apron 124, a first side apron 130A, and a second side apron 130B. A seat 150 can span from the first side apron 130A to the second side apron 130B creating a platform to sit on. A first loop 204A can be attached to the front end of the first side apron 130A. A second loop 204B can be attached to the front end of the second side apron 130B.

[0043] The chair back 110 can include a bottom rail 102, a top rail 104, a first stile 106A, and a second stile 106B which together form a rectangular frame.

[0044] The first side apron 130A of the seat assembly 108 can connect to the front leg member 136 on a first side with a first front legseat pivot 138A. The second side apron 130B of the seat assembly 108 can connect to the front leg member 136 on a second side with a second front legseat pivot 138B. The seat assembly 108 can have a first link 118A attached to the rear of the first side apron 130A, proximal to the rear apron 124 of the seat assembly 108. The first link 118A can pivotally connect to the bottom of the first stile 106A of the chair back 110 at a chair backfirst link pivot 114A. The seat assembly 108 can have a second link 118B attached to the rear of the second side apron 130B, proximal to the rear apron 124 of the seat assembly 108. The second link 118B can pivotally connect to the bottom end of the second stile 106B of the chair back 110 at a chair backsecond link pivot 114B.

[0045] The first stile 106A of the chair back 110 can connect to the first arm rest 154A with a chair backfirst arm pivot 112A. The second stile 106A of the chair back 110 can connect to the second arm rest 154B with a chair backsecond arm pivot 112B. The first arm rest 154A can attach to the first front legrear leg pivot 140A. The second arm rest 154B can attach to the second front legrear leg pivot 140B.

[0046] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1B and 1C, the rear leg member 142 has a first rear leg slide 144A on the first side and a second rear leg slide 144B on the second side. The first rear leg slide 144A is an elongate channel positioned between the first front legrear leg pivot 140A and a foot 164A. The second rear leg slide 144B is an elongate channel positioned between the second front legrear leg pivot 140B and a foot 164B.

[0047] As best illustrated in FIG. 1C, the first link 118A on the rear of the seat assembly 108 connects to the rear leg member 142 on the first side with a first lock assembly 210A. The second link 118B on the rear of the seat assembly 108 connects to the rear leg member 142 on the second side with a second lock assembly 210B.

[0048] In the open position, the first lock assembly 210A engages with the first open lock pin bore 146A and the second lock assembly 210B engage with the second open lock pin bore 146B. When in the open position, when the feet 162A, 162B and 164A, 164B are on the ground, the seat assembly 108 is substantially parallel to the ground.

[0049] A first cable housing 132A engages with the first lock assembly 210A at a first end of the first cable housing 132A. The second end of the first cable housing 132A connects to a latch body 126. The latch body 126 is positioned under the seat assembly 108 and connected to the middle of the front apron 122. This positioning advantageously makes the latch easy to access and discrete. A second cable housing 132B engages with the second lock assembly 210B at a first end of the second cable housing 132B. The second end of the second cable housing 132B connects to the latch body 126. The first cable housing 132A is a housing similar to derailleur housing for bicycles and is capable of transferring force through a tensioned cable which can pass through the housing.

[0050] FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate a chair 100 with cover slips. As illustrated, the chair 100 has a back slip 158 and a seat slip 166. The back slip 158 can slide onto the stiles 106A and 106B of the chair back 110, until the back slip 158 is touching the top rail 104 and the bottom rail 102. The back slip 158 has openings which expose each end of the first stile 106A and each end of the second stile 106B from the back slip 158.

[0051] The seat slip 166 can slide onto the first side apron 130A and the second side apron 130B until the seat slip 166 covers the seat 150 and contacts the front apron 122. As best illustrated in FIG. 2B, the seat slip 166 has openings for each end of the side aprons 130A and 130B, the latch body 126, the first front legseat pivot 138A, and the second front legseat pivot 138B. The seat slip 166 also has openings which allow for clearance for the first cable housing 132A and the second cable housing 132B. The seat slip 166 can have a closure 152 at the rear which allows the seat slip 166 to be put on and taken off easily.

[0052] FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed view of a rear leg slide 144. The rear leg slide 144 has an open lock pin bore 146 on a first end of the rear leg slide 144 and a closed lock pin bore 148 on a second end of the rear leg slide 144. A link 118 connects to the rear leg member 142 a lock assembly 210. In the open position, the lock assembly 210 includes a lock pin 134 which engages with the open lock pin bore 146.

[0053] FIG. 4 illustrates a section view of the lock assembly 210. The lock assembly 210 includes a link cavity 120. Within the link cavity 120, there is a spring 170. The spring 170 is wrapped around the circumference of a lock pin 134. The spring 170 is disposed against a shoulder 172 of the lock pin 134. The lock pin 134 extends out of the link cavity 120. The shoulder 172, is disposed against an inner surface 168 of the link cavity 120. The opposing end of the spring 170 abuts an endcap 176 which connects to a second end of the link cavity 120 distal from the inner surface 168. The spring 170 is compressed between the endcap 176 and the shoulder 172. A cable housing 132 is external to the link cavity 120. The cable housing 132 is positioned within a cavity 174 in the endcap 176 external to the link cavity 120. This advantageously holds the cable housing 132 in place. A cable 178 passes through the cable housing 132. The cable 178 is in tension and is attached to the lock pin 134. The cable 178 has a head 180 which is fitted within a cavity 174 of the lock pin 134.

[0054] The spring 170 applies a force to the shoulder 172, which holds the lock pin 134 in place. When the cable 178 is pulled, the spring 170 is compressed, pulling the lock pin 134 and disengaging the shoulder 172 from the inner surface 168. This reduces the portion of the lock pin 134 which extends out of the link cavity 120 (e.g., allowing the chair to be folded or unfolded). When spring 170 is fully compressed, all or substantially all of the lock pin 134 may be housed within the link cavity 120 and outside the lock pin bore 146A or 146B.

[0055] FIGS. 5A-5D illustrate a section view of a latch mechanism 216. The latch mechanism has a latch body 126 which can include two engagement ports 182A and 182B. Each engagement port can hold an end of a cable housing 132A and 132B (e.g., cables) respectively. A cable 178A can connect the first cable housing 132A to a first pivot link 186A through a cable port 184A. A cable 178B can connect the second cable housing 132B to a second pivot link 186B through a cable port 184B. The pivot links 186A and 186B can rotate around a through bolt 188. The through bolt 188 passes through a handle 190. A portion of the handle 190 is positioned within the latch body 126. The latch body 126 can also have two slots 192A and 192B. The first slot 192A can be on a first side of the latch body 126 and the second slot 192B can be on a second side of the latch body 126. The through bolt 188 passes through the first slot 192A on the first side and the through bolt 188 passes through the second slot 192B on the second side. As best illustrated in FIG. 5D, the portion of the handle 190 which is positioned within the latch body 126 can be a cam 194. The cam 194 rotates around a cam pivot 206 which has a separate axis from the through bolt 188. This causes the cam 194 to slide the through bolt 188 along the first slot 192A and the second slot 192B when the handle 190 is pulled. This can pull the cables 178A and 178B through the cable ports 184A and 184B and into the latch body 126increasing the tension on the cables 178A and 178B.

[0056] FIG. 6 illustrates a latch mechanismlock assembly configuration. As illustrated, when a handle 190 is pulled, a force is transferred through the cables 178A and 178B because the cable housing 132A and 132B is not compressed. This pulls lock pins 134A and 134B into link cavities 120A and 120B, which disengages the lock pins 134A and 134B from open lock pin bores 146A and 146B. When the lock pins 134A and 134B are disengaged from the open lock pin bores 146A and 146B, the chair 100 is free to slide between open and closed positions. When the lock pins 134A and 134B encounter the open lock pin bores 146A and 146B or the closed lock pin bores 148A and 148B, the lock pins 134A and 134B will reengage with the lock pin bores which will lock the chair in either the open or the closed position.

[0057] FIG. 7 illustrates the chair 100 in a closed position. When in the closed position, the first lock assembly 210A engages with the first closed lock pin bore 148A and the second lock assembly 210B engages with the second closed lock pin bore 148B. When in the closed position, the seat assembly 108 is substantially parallel to the chair back 110 and the front leg 136 is substantially parallel to the rear leg 142. This advantageously makes the chair 100 compact for storage or transportation purposes.

[0058] FIG. 8A-8D illustrate an arm rest 154. As shown in FIG. 8A, a stile 106 can connect to the arm rest 154 with a chair backfirst arm pivot 112. The arm rest 154 can have an arm slide 156. A front legrear leg pivot 140 can slidably connect to the arm rest 154 via a slide member 160 which attaches to the arm slide 156. The slide member 160 can slide along the arm slide 156 and pivot around the front legrear leg pivot 140.

[0059] FIG. 8B is a section view of the arm rest 154. A plurality of stops 212 can be positioned within the arm rest 154. The slide member 160 can include an arm latch 214. The arm latch 214 engages with the stops 212 to hold the arm rest in a fix position, while allowing adjustability in the chair configuration. For example, when the arm latch 214 touched the top of the arm rest 154, the arm latch 214 will engage with one of stops 212. If the arm rest 154 is lifted up, the arm latch 214 will disengage from the stop 212. The arm latch 214 retains the arm rest within the arm slide 156, but when disengaged from the stop 212, the arm rest 154 can slide forwards or backwards. If the arm rest 154 is pushed down, the arm latch 214 will engage with a stop 212.

[0060] The arm slides 156 advantageously allow adjustability in the chair position. For example, when the slide member 160 is positioned forward in the arm slide 156 (e.g., when the arm latch 214 engages with the forward most stop 212), the chair back 110 will be in a reclined position and when the slide member 160 is positioned rearward in the arm slide 156 (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 8B, when the arm latch 214 engages with the rearward most stop 212), the chair back 110 will be in an upright position.

[0061] As illustrated in FIG. 8C, the arm rest 154 can include a channel 196. The channel 196 is an attachment point for accessories. The accessories can engage with the channel 196 via a tab on the accessory. The arm rest 154 can also have a hole 198 (e.g., on an upper surface of the arm rest 154). FIG. 8D illustrates a section view of the arm rest illustrating the hole 198. The hole 198 is an attachment point for accessories such as a cup holder. The hole can include a ball 208 which can engage with accessories (e.g., a cup holder 200) to create a secure snap fit. In other embodiments, other connection methods may be used.

[0062] FIG. 9 is a view of a chair back 110. The chair back 110 can include a bottom rail 102, a top rail 104, a first stile 106A, and a second stile 106B. A hook 202A can be attached to the end of the first stile 106A proximal to the top rail 104. A hook 202B can be attached to the end of the second stile 106B proximal to the top rail 104. The hooks 202A and 202B can allow accessories such as sunshades or head rests to be attached to the chair back 110.

[0063] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an arm rest 154. As illustrated, a cup holder 200 can connected to the arm rest 154. The cup holder 200 can be removably attached to an end of the arm rest 154. The removably attachable cup holder 200 can advantageously be removed from the arm rest 154 to improve the compactness of the chair in storage. The cup holder 200 can include a chair connector 240 which can attach to a hole 198 in the arm rest 154 to couple the cup holder 200 to the arm rest 154. The cup holder 200 can include a frame 220 which includes a body 224 with an opening (e.g., circular opening) and an arm 222 attached to the body 224. The arm 222 can connect the body 224 to the chair connector 240. A pocket 211 can connect to the body 224. In one example, the pocket 211 is made of the same material as the body 224. In another example, the pocket 211 is made of a different material than the body 224. In one example, the pocket 211 can be made of a fabric material. An accessory hook 230 can attach to a ring that is rotatably coupled to the body 224, the ring having an opening that is coaxial with the opening of the body 224.

[0064] FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate a cup holder 200. FIG. 11A is a perspective view of the cup holder 200. The cup holder 200 can include a frame 220 which can include a body 224 and an arm 222. The body 224 can be ring shaped (e.g., have an opening, such a circular opening). The body 224 can be sized to fit around a bottle, cup, glass, or another drinking implement. The body 224 can connect to a pocket 211. The pocket 211 can include sides and a bottom to support a beverage or another item place in the cup holder 200 (e.g., keys, phone, etc.). An accessory hook 230 can include an attachment ring 234 which can rotatably connect circumferentially to the body 224 and an accessory mount 232 which extends radially outward from the attachment ring 234. The accessory mount 232 can in one example be a c-shaped hook. The accessory mount 232 can, in one example, hold the stem of a stemmed glassware (e.g., a wine glass, coupe, margarita glass, or martini glass). The cup holder 200 can include a chair connector 240. The chair connector 240 can include a pin 242 which can be pressed into the hole 198 of an arm rest 154 and a divot 244 (e.g., circumferential recess, neck portion) that can receive a ball 208 of an arm rest 154 to securely connect the chair connector 240 to the arm rest 154. The pin 242 can include a tapered cylindrical shaft to facilitate snapping the ball 208 into the divot 244. As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the accessory hook 230 can rotate around the body 224 allowing the accessory mount 232 to be positioned anywhere around the circumference of the body 224.

[0065] In some embodiments, the frame 220 can be made of plastic (e.g., ABS, Nylon, HDPE, LDPE, Polycarbonate, or TPU), or metal (e.g., aluminum, titanium, or stainless steel). In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be integral to the frame 220 (e.g., co-molded or permanently attached to the frame 220). In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be removably attached to the frame 220. In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be made of plastic (e.g., ABS, Nylon, HDPE, LDPE, Polycarbonate, or TPU), fabric (e.g., cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon), or metal (e.g., aluminum, titanium, or stainless steel). In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be flexible (e.g., formed of a flexible fabric or flexible plastic). In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be rigid (e.g., formed from a rigid plastic or metal). In some embodiments, the bottom of the pocket 211 can be rigid and the sides of the pocket 211 can be flexible. In some embodiments, the pocket 211 can be insulated to advantageously keep a beverage cold. In some examples, the pocket 211 can be detached from the body 224, such as for cleaning.

[0066] In some embodiments, the accessory hook 230 can have a fixed position around the circumference of the body 224. In some embodiments, the accessory hook 230 can be removably attached to the body 224. In some embodiments, the accessory hook 230 can connection to the body via a snap fit or a threaded connection. In some embodiments, the accessory hook 230 can be fixedly attached to the body 224. In some embodiments, the accessory hook 230 can include an accessory hook 232 for attaching another accessory (e.g., a bottle opener or corkscrew). The accessory hook 232 can be for example, a platform, a pocket, or a hook configured to hold a loop attached to an accessory.

[0067] In some embodiments, the chair connector 240 can be a threaded attachment, a snap fit attachment, a clamp attachment, or a suction cup attachment. In some embodiments, the chair connector 240 can removably thread onto the arm 222. In some embodiments, the chair connector 240 can be replaced with an alternative chair connector which can include an alternative attachment (e.g., a snap fit attachment, a clamp attachment, or a suction cup attachment).

[0068] In some embodiments, the cup holder 200 can attach to the end of an arm rest 154 of a chair. In some embodiments, the cup holder 200 can attach to approximately the midpoint of an arm rest 154 of a chair 100. In some embodiments, the cup holder 200 can attach to a table, a desk, a sofa, a hammock, a boat, a car, a cooler, or another implement.

[0069] FIG. 12 illustrates a chair slip 300. The chair slip 300 can form a pocket having an opening 330 at one end and a closed end 350 opposite from the opening 330. A first side edge 352A can extend between the opening 330 and the closed end 350, and a second side edge 352B can extend between the opening 330 and the closed end 350. A first closure 310A can be positioned along and inset from the first side edge 352A near the opening 330 and a second closure 310B can be positioned along and inset from the second side edge 352B near the opening 330. The first closure 310A and the second closure 310B can be selectively opened, forming a rear flap 342 and a front flap 340 in the pocket adjacent to the opening 330. The front flap 340 can be wider and the rear flap 342 can be narrower when the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B are open. The first closure 310A and the second closure 310B can be selectively closed. One or more (e.g., three) attachment loops 320 can be positioned adjacent to an edge of the opening 330 on the front flap 340. In some embodiments, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more attachment loops 320 can be positioned adjacent to the edge of the opening 330 in the front flap 340. In some embodiments, the chair slip 300 can be a back slip (e.g., slip for a seat back of a chair) or a seat slip (e.g. slip for a seat bottom of a chair). In some embodiments, the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B are zippers. In some embodiments, the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B are hook and loop closures. In some embodiments, the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B can be snap fasteners. In some embodiments, the attachment loops 320 can attach via snap buckles, hook and loop closures, ties, or clasps.

[0070] FIG. 13A illustrates a chair slip 300 positioned on a chair 100. As illustrated, the chair slip 300 can slide over the first stile 106A and the second stile 106B of a chair 100. The first side edge 352A can be positioned along the length of the first stile 106A and the second side edge 352B can be positioned along the length of the of the second stile 106B. The first closure 310A can begin adjacent to the backfirst arm pivot 112A and the second closure 310B can begin adjacent to the backsecond arm pivot 112B. The chair slip 300 can slide onto the back 110 of the chair with the first closure 310A and second closure 310B in the open configuration until the closed end 350 contacts the top rail 104, then the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B can be closed on the far side of the backfirst arm pivot 112A and the backsecond arm pivot 112B. As shown in FIG. 13A, the first closure 310A and the second closure 310B can attach the chair slip 300 onto the back 110 and be positioned on the rear side of the chair 100.

[0071] FIG. 13B illustrates the chair slip 300 positioned on a chair 100 with the rear flap 342 moved to show the attachment loops 320 attached around the bottom rail 102. When assembled, the attachment loops 320 are positioned between the rear flap 342 and the front flap 340 when assembled on the chair 100 so that the attachment loops 320 are hidden. The attachment loops 320 further secure the chair slip 300 onto the back 110. In some embodiments, the chair slip 300 can attach in a similar manner described above to the seat 150 as to the back 110.

[0072] While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the systems and methods described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present inventions is defined only by reference to the appended claims.

[0073] Features, materials, characteristics, or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment, or example are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described in this section or elsewhere in this specification unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The protection is not restricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The protection extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0074] Furthermore, certain features that are described in this disclosure in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the combination may be claimed as a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0075] Moreover, while operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. Other operations that are not depicted or described can be incorporated in the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations can be performed before, after, simultaneously, or between any of the described operations. Further, the operations may be rearranged or reordered in other implementations. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the processes illustrated and/or disclosed may differ from those shown in the figures. Depending on the embodiment, certain of the steps described above may be removed, others may be added. Furthermore, the features and attributes of the specific embodiments disclosed above may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Also, the separation of various system components in the implementations described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all implementations, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0076] For purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein. Not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves one advantage or a group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

[0077] Conditional language, such as can, could, might, or may, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements, and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.

[0078] Conjunctive language such as the phrase at least one of X, Y, and Z, unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require the presence of at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.

[0079] Language of degree used herein, such as the terms approximately, about, generally, and substantially as used herein represent a value, amount, or characteristic close to the stated value, amount, or characteristic that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms approximately, about, generally, and substantially may refer to an amount that is within less than 10% of the stated amount. As another example, in certain embodiments, the terms generally parallel and substantially parallel refer to a value, amount, or characteristic that departs from exactly parallel by less than or equal to 15 degrees.

[0080] The scope of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited by the specific disclosures of preferred embodiments in this section or elsewhere in this specification, and may be defined by claims as presented in this section or elsewhere in this specification or as presented in the future. The language of the claims is to be interpreted broadly based on the language employed in the claims and not limited to the examples described in the present specification or during the prosecution of the application, which examples are to be construed as non-exclusive.

[0081] Of course, the foregoing description is that of certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention, to which various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Moreover, the devices described herein need not feature all of the objects, advantages, features and aspects discussed above. Thus, for example, those of skill in the art will recognize that the invention can be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or a group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other objects or advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. In addition, while a number of variations of the invention have been shown and described in detail, other modifications and methods of use, which are within the scope of this invention, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is contemplated that various combinations or subcombinations of these specific features and aspects of embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the discussed devices.