High Chair

Abstract

A chair includes a chair body having a seat to facilitate a seating of an infant and/or a toddler on the chair. The chair also includes an engagement structure attached to the chair body and configured to mount the chair to a table. The chair body is made of non-flexible material.

Claims

1. A chair, comprising: a chair body including a seat to facilitate a seating of an infant or a toddler on the chair; and an engagement structure attached to the chair body and configured to mount the chair to a table, wherein the chair body is made of non-flexible material.

2. The chair of claim 1, wherein the non-flexible material includes at least one of plastic, wood, metal, silicon, or alloy.

3. The chair of claim 1 further comprising at least one foot rest coupled to the engagement structure to provide support to feet of the infant or the toddler sitting on the chair.

4. The chair of claim 3, wherein the at least one foot rest is arranged to be displaced between a first position and a second position to change a distance of the at least one foot rest from the seat.

5. The chair of claim 1, wherein the chair body includes a support structure extending vertically from the seat to support the infant or the toddler sitting on the chair.

6. The chair of claim 5, wherein the support structure includes a back support to provide support to a back of the toddler or the infant, and a pair of side supports extending forwardly of the back support and arranged spaced apart from each other defining a cavity therebetween providing a seating area for the infant or the toddler.

7. The chair of claim 6, wherein the chair body defines an opening of the cavity to enable an extension of legs of the infant or the toddler outwardly of the chair body, wherein the opening is defined between the pair of side supports.

8. The chair of claim 6, wherein the support structure further includes a front support structure arranged spaced apart and facing the back support, wherein the front support structure extends between the pair of side supports and is connected to the pair of side supports.

9. The chair of claim 8, wherein the front support structure defines at least one opening arranged proximate to the seat to enable an extension of legs of the infant or the toddler outwardly of the chair body.

10. The chair of claim 1, wherein the engagement structure includes a pair of arms extends outwardly of the chair body and adapted to engaged with a top surface of the table, and a pair of legs attached to the seat and configured to be engaged with a bottom surface of the table to mount and secure the chair to the table.

11. The chair of claim 10, wherein each of the pair of legs includes a leg structure having a first end attached to the seat and a second end, and a coupler movably connected to the leg structure and arranged at the second end, wherein the coupler is configured to attach and secure the chair to the table.

12. The chair of claim 11, wherein the coupler is adapted to be displaced to an extended position relative to the leg structure to secure the chair with the table, and a retracted position to disengage the chair from the table.

13. The chair of claim 1 further comprises a harness removably attached to the chair body and adapted to be attached to the infant or toddler sitting inside the chair body.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a chair mounted and secured to a table, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the chair of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure; and

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a chair, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Example embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise expressly stated in the drawings, the sizes, positions, etc., of components, features, elements, etc., as well as any distances therebetween, are not necessarily to scale, and may be disproportionate and/or exaggerated for clarity.

[0020] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be recognized that the terms comprise, comprises, and/or comprising, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. Unless otherwise specified, a range of values, when recited, includes both the upper and lower limits of the range, as well as any sub-ranges therebetween. Unless indicated otherwise, terms such as first, second, etc., are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, one element could be termed a first element and similarly, another element could be termed a second element, or vice versa. The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the subject matter described.

[0021] Unless indicated otherwise, the terms about, thereabout, substantially, etc. mean that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art.

[0022] Spatially relative terms, such as right, left, below, beneath, lower, above, and upper, and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element's or feature's relationship to another element or feature, as illustrated in the drawings. It should be recognized that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if an object in the figures is turned over, elements described as below or beneath other elements or features would then be oriented above the other elements or features. Thus, the term below can, for example, encompass both an orientation of above and below. An object may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0023] Unless clearly indicated otherwise, all connections and all operative connections may be direct or indirect. Similarly, unless clearly indicated otherwise, all connections and all operative connections may be rigid or non-rigid.

[0024] Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Thus, the same or similar numbers may be described with reference to other drawings even if they are neither mentioned nor described in the corresponding drawing. Also, even elements that are not denoted by reference numbers may be described with reference to other drawings.

[0025] Many different forms and embodiments are possible without deviating from the spirit and teachings of this disclosure and so this disclosure should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0026] Reference in this specification to one embodiment or an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearance of the phrase in one embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, a side perspective view of a high chair 100 connected to a table 200, for example, a dining table 202, that enable a sitting of an infant and/or a toddler is shown. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the chair 100 includes a chair body 102 having a seat 104 to facilitate a seating of the infant and/or the toddler, and a support structure 106 to support the infant and/or the toddler and prevent a falling of the infant and/or the toddler. The support structure 106 including a back support 110 and a pair of side supports 112, 114 extending forwardly of the back support structure 110.

[0028] As shown, the support structure 106 extends vertically upwardly from the seat 102 and arranged along a portion of an edge of the seat 104. As shown, the back support 110 extends along a rear edge portion 118 of the edge 116, while the side supports 112, 114 extends forwardly from the rear edge portion 118 and along the side edge portions 120, 122 of the edge 116. The side supports 112, 114 are arranged spaced apart and opposite to each other. Accordingly, a cavity/chamber 124 is defined between the back support 110 and the side supports 112, 114. The cavity 124 provides a seating area for the infant and/or the toddler. Additionally, an opening 126 of the chair body 102 is defined between the side supports 112, 114 to enable an extension of the legs of the infant or toddle outside of the chair body 102 i.e., the seating area. In such a case, to enable a separation of the two legs, the chair body 102 may define a raised indentation 128 arranged substantially centrally to the seat in the lateral direction and disposed proximate to a front edge portion 132 of the edge 116 of the seat 104. In some embodiments, the raised indentation 128 may be omitted.

[0029] To enable the attachment of the chair 100 with the table 200 or any other similar platform, the chair 100 includes an engagement structure 150 connected to the chair body 102. As shown, the engagement structure 150 includes a pair of arms 152, 154 extending outwardly and forwardly off the front edge portion 132 of the front edge 116 and are connected to the side supports 112, 114. As shown, the pair of arms 152, 154 are arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other and extend forwardly of the side supports 112, 114 and connected to the side supports 112, 114. The arms 152, 154 are adapted to be arranged on a top surface of the table 200 when the chair 100 is connected to the table 200.

[0030] Further, the engagement structure 150 includes a pair of legs 158, 160 attached to the seat 104. The legs 158, 160 are similar in structure, construction, function, and assembly, and for sake of clarity and brevity, the structure, construction, function, and assembly of the legs are explained with reference to only one leg 158. The leg 158 includes a leg structure 162 having a first end 164 connected to the seat 104 and a second end 166 adapted to be removably coupled to the table 200. As shown, the leg 158 includes a bent portion 170 and a straight portion 172. The straight portion 172 extends from the second end 166 to the bent portion 170, while the bent portion 170 extends from the straight portion 172 to the first end 164.

[0031] Further, the leg includes a coupler 180 threadably coupled to the straight portion 172 and adapted to be displaced relative to the straight portion 172 between an extended position and a retracted position. The coupler 180 is moved relative to the straight portion 172 by rotating the coupler 180 relative to the straight portion 172. It may be appreciated that the coupler 180 is moved to the extended position by rotating the coupler 180 in a first direction, while the coupler 180 is moved to the retracted position by the rotating the coupler 180 in a second direction opposite to the first direction. It may be appreciated that the coupler 180 remains engaged with the straight portion 172 due to threaded engagement of the two structures. For securing the chair 100 with the table 200, the chair 100 is arranged and positioned such that the arms 152, 154 are arranged abutting the top surface of the table 200, while the second ends 166 of the legs 158, 160 are arranged underneath the table. 200 Upon arranging the chair 100, the couplers 180 are moved outwardly towards the extended position and engaged and tightened with the lower surface of the table 200. As the couplers 180 the tightened, the chair 100 is secured to the table 200.

[0032] Moreover, it may be appreciated that the chair body 102 i.e., seat 104 and the support structure 106, is made of a non-flexible material or rigid material. In some embodiments, the chair body 102 is made of plastic, wood, metal, alloy, silicon or any other similar material known in the art that can be easily cleaned without having to disassemble the chair 100. In some embodiments, the arms 152, 154 may also be made of non-flexible material or rigid material and includes a shape that enables easy cleaning of the arms 152, 154. In some embodiments, the arms 152, 154 may be is made of plastic, wood, metal, alloy, silicon or any other similar material known in the art that can be easily cleaned without having to disassemble the chair 100.

[0033] Further, the chair 100 includes a harness 186 or a restraint removably attached to the chair body 102 and adapted to be attached to the infant or toddler sitting inside the chair body 102 to prevent an undesired removal of the infant or toddler from the chair 100. The ability to remove the harness 186 from the chair body 102 enables a cleaning and disinfecting of the harness 186.

[0034] Furthermore, the chair 100 includes at least one foot rest, for example, a single foot rest 190 attached to the legs 158, 160 to provide support to the feet of the infant and/or the toddler sitting inside the chair 100. The foot rest 190 is arranged to rotate about an axis i.e., substantially parallel to the front edge portion 132 of the seat 104 and is adapted to be rotated/displaced between a first position i.e., raised position (shown in FIG. 2) and a second position i.e., a lowered position (shown in FIG. 1). The adjustable foot rest 190 provides comfort as the infant/toddler grows. It may be appreciated that the foot rest 190 may be removably secured/coupled/engaged to the leg structures 162 to enable the removal of foot rest 190 from the chair 100. The foot rest 190 includes a suitable width to provide a proper and desired support for the feet of the infant and/or the toddler during eating. Moreover, the foot rest 190 is also made of suitable material that enables desired cleaning of the foot rest 190. Similar to the arms 152, 154, the foot rest 190 may be is made of plastic, wood, metal, alloy, silicon or any other similar material known in the art that can be easily cleaned without having to disassemble from the legs 158, 160.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 3, a chair 100 according to an alternative embodiment is shown. The chair 100 is similar to the chair 100 except that the chair 100 includes a front support structure 130 and two foot rests 190, 192 instead of a single foot rest as with the chair 100. As shown, the front support structure 130 is arranged opposite to and facing the back support 110, and extends upwardly of the seat 104 and may include a height that is lower than a height of the back support 110. The front support structure 130 is arranged extend along the front edge portion 132 of the edge 116 of the seat 104 and extends between the side supports 112, 114. In an embodiment, the front support structure 130 is fixedly connected to both the side supports 112, 114. In some embodiments, one end of the front support structure 130 is pivotally connected to the one of the side supports 112, 114, while other end of the front support structure 130 may be removably connected to the other of the side supports 112, 114. In such a scenario, the front support structure 130 acts as a gate pivotally connected to one of the side supports 112, 114.

[0036] Further, as shown, the front support structure 130 defines at least one opening, for example, a pair of openings 136, 138, extending through the entire thickness of the front support structure 130 to enable an extension of the legs of the infant and/or the toddler outside the chair body 102. As shown, the openings 136, 138 are arranged proximate to the seat 104 and are separated from each other via a partition wall 140 of the front support structure 130. Although two openings 136, 138 are shown, it may be appreciated that the front support structure 130 may define a single opening through which both legs of the infant and/or the toddler may pass through.

[0037] Also, the pair of foot rests 190, 192 are attached to the legs 158, 160 to provide support to the feet of the infant and/or the toddler sitting inside the chair 100. The positions of the foot rests 190, 192 may be adjusted relative to the seat 104 by moving the foot rests 190, 192 along a height of the respective leg structure 162. Further, in some embodiments, the foot rests 190, 192 are removably secured/coupled/engaged to the leg structures 162 to enable the removal of foot rests 190, 192 from the chair 100. In some embodiments, the foot rests 190, 192 may rotate relative to the corresponding leg structure 162. The material of the foot rests 190, 192 is similar to the foot rest 190.

[0038] It should be understood that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the aspects of the disclosed embodiments. Various alternatives and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the aspects of the disclosed embodiments.