Furniture with incorporated entertainment and revenue system

Abstract

An entertainment system that is used in a barbershop or a beauty shop that includes a chair having a seat, the chair defines a cavity, at least one display device, a movable member attached to the seat portion and to the display device, the display device is housed within the cavity when the movable member is in a retracted position, and at least one audio output. The display device can be either a computer, a tablet, a smart phone, a game console, or an electronic gaming device.

Claims

1. An entertainment system that is used in a barbershop or a beauty shop, the system comprises: a chair having a seat, the chair has a front, area; a top and a bottom a footrest attaches to the chair at the chair's bottom and front side, the footrest defines a cavity; a moveable member that has a seat attachment side and a display device attachment side, the seat attachment side of the member attaches to front seat portion of the chair; a display device that attaches to the display attachment side of the moveable member, the display device is housed within the cavity of the footrest when not in use; at least one audio output; and an actuator for initiating the system.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the actuator includes a magnetic card reader.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the magnetic card reader is constructed an arranged to receive payment from either a credit card or prepaid card.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein said display device is either a computer, a table, a smart phone, a game console, or an electronic gaming device.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the front seat portion of the chair defines a retraction cavity and wherein the movable member and the display device are housed within the retraction cavity.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the actuator includes a magnetic card reader.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the magnetic card reader is constructed an arranged to receive payment from either a credit card or prepaid card.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein said display device is either a computer, a table, a smart phone, a game console, or an electronic gaming device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where:

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention having a retractable monitor incorporated into a foot rest area whereby the monitor is mounted on the front of the chair portion.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention having a retractable monitor incorporated into a foot rest area.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention whereby a video monitor is shown in position for viewing by a person sitting in a chair of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention whereby the video monitor is mounted on the footrest.

(6) FIG. 5 is a progressive view from FIG. 4 demonstrating removal of the monitor from a retracted position.

(7) FIG. 6 is a progressive view from FIG. 5 demonstrating continual movement of the monitor from the retracted position towards a viewing position.

(8) FIG. 7 is a progressive view from FIG. 6 demonstrating the monitor in a viewing position.

(9) FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the present invention whereby the monitor is retracted into a cavity underneath the chair.

(10) FIG. 9 is a progressive view from FIG. 8 demonstrating removal of the monitor from its retracted position.

(11) FIG. 10 is a progressive view from FIG. 9 demonstrating movement of the monitor into position for use.

(12) FIG. 11 is a progressive view from FIG. 10 demonstrating positioning of the monitor for use when a person is sitting in the chair.

(13) FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the present invention whereby the monitor is retracted into a cavity underneath the chair.

(14) FIG. 13 is a progressive view from FIG. 8 demonstrating removal of the monitor from its retracted position.

(15) FIG. 14 is a progressive view from FIG. 9 demonstrating movement of the monitor into position for use.

(16) FIG. 15 is a progressive view from FIG. 10 demonstrating positioning of the monitor for use when a person is sitting in the chair.

(17) FIG. 16 is demonstrative of one embodiment of the present invention whereby at least two chairs are connected to an entertainment system whereby the entertainment is selectively delivered to the chairs.

(18) FIG. 17 is a side view of one embodiment of the invention wherein the entertainment device is retracted underneath the seat of a barber chair.

(19) FIG. 18 is a side view of one embodiment of the invention wherein the entertainment device is in the extracted position.

(20) FIG. 19 is a side view of another embodiment of the present invention showing a complete system.

(21) FIG. 20 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(22) In one embodiment, as demonstrated in FIG. 3 a display device 1 attached to a movable member 9 in the front of a chair 100 with a retraction cavity 3 incorporated into footrest 2. The chair defines a seat 30. The chair has standard foot operated pump 4 to raise and lower the chair. Although each of the following elements are demonstrated in the figure, in an embodiment of the invention is constantly updated to include any one or combination of: electrical switch 5 to raise and lower monitor 1; magnetic card reader 6, configured to accept payment and initiates components of the system; back rest switch 7 for movement of the back portion of the chair; audio input jack 8. The display device 1 can be either a computer, a table, a smart phone, a game console, or an electronic gaming device.

(23) In another embodiment of the present invention, as seen in FIGS. 17 and 18, the movable member 12 that attaches to the display device 1 is housed within a retraction cavity 20 that is positioned directly under the seat of the chair 100. The reason that the movable member 12 is positioned underneath the seat of the chair is to minimize the possibility of the monitor being accidently damaged when not in use.

(24) In one embodiment of the present invention, it is contemplated that appropriate electronics and computer readable medium or incorporated into the system of the present invention whereby an owner or operator is able to monetize the use of the system of the present invention by a patron. The monetization includes the rental or sale of earphones, providing an access card having a predetermined amount of access time, or providing access to the system using a credit card.

(25) In another body to the present invention, the system of the present invention can be used for residential use incorporating any one of speakers, audio output, and other elements desirable in a home use system.

(26) As discussed above, in one embodiment, the system of the present invention is incorporated into a chair utilized by a patron involved in an activity that requires waiting. Although many of the examples relate to a person receiving a haircut, manicure, pedicure, or other personal care service, it is contemplated that the present invention be suitable and utilized in any activity whereby a patron is required to sit and wait for a particular service to complete.

(27) The system includes a monitor that can be any one or combination of, a TV monitor, Internet monitor, game console, and the like. Additionally, the owner and/or operator of the system of the present invention can provide particular entertainment systems such as the well-known PlayStation, Xbox, and the like.

(28) The various configurations described in the figures are demonstrative of various embodiments of the present invention and each provide the general system whereby a display device is moved into a position of use and subsequently retracted when the system is no longer needed or desired.

(29) An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a patron of a barber shop or a beauty shop an entertainment device that they can use while being groomed.

(30) While the invention has been described in its preferred form or embodiment with some degree of particularity, it is understood that this description has been given only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction, fabrication, and use, including the combination and arrangement of parts, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.