Covered portable chair assembly and methods of use and manufacture

Abstract

Various embodiments of a covered portable chair assembly and related methods are disclosed. One apparatus embodiment, among others, comprises a collapsible chair having a plurality of arms and first and second frame supports on each of the plurality of arms, a collapsible frame assembly having a first frame, a second frame, a first and second set of connecting members hingably connected to the first and second frame, respectively, the second set of connecting members in slidable engagement with the first set of connecting members, the first set of connecting-members at least partially supported by the first frame supports, the second set of connecting members in pivotal relation with the second frame supports, and a cover detachably connected to the collapsible frame, wherein when the collapsible chair and the collapsible frame assembly are in a collapsed position, all or a portion of the cover is sandwiched between the first frame and the first and second set of connecting members and any remaining portion of the cover is sandwiched between the second frame and the first frame.

1 . A kit, comprising: 
 a collapsible frame assembly comprising: 
 a front frame;  
 a rear frame;  
 first connecting members hingably connectable to the front frame; and  
 second connecting members hingably connectable to the rear frame and configured for slidable engagement with the first connecting members;  
   first frame supports configured to be coupled to arms of a chair, said first frame supports configured to at least partially support the first and second connecting members; and    pivotal second frame supports connectable to the first and second arms and configured for slidable relationship with the first and second connecting members, said second frame supports configured to at least partially support the first and second connecting members.    
   
   
       2 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover configured for detachable connection to the frame assembly, the chair, or a combination of both.  
   
   
       3 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a collapsible chair.  
   
   
       4 . The kit of  claim 3 , further comprising a swivel mechanism having a grooved platform configured for providing swivel functionality to the chair and frame when assembled.  
   
   
       5 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a support rod configured to fit between the front frame and the rear frame.  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 a collapsible chair having a plurality of arms and first and second frame supports coupled to each of the plurality of arms;    a collapsible frame assembly having a first frame, a second frame, a first and second set of connecting members hingably connected to the first and second frame, respectively, the second set of connecting members in slidable engagement with the first set of connecting members, the first set of connecting members at least partially supported by the first frame supports, the second set of connecting members in pivotal relation with the second frame supports; and    a cover detachably connected to the collapsible frame, wherein when the collapsible chair and the collapsible frame assembly are in a collapsed position, all or a portion of the cover is sandwiched between the first frame and the first and second set of connecting members and any remaining portion of the cover is sandwiched between the second frame and the first frame.    
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein when the collapsible chair and the collapsible frame assembly are in a collapsed position, the first set of connecting members are at least partially surrounded in majority of length by the second set of connecting members.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein when the collapsible chair and the collapsible frame assembly are in a collapsed position, the first and second set of connecting members are surrounded by the second frame supports.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein when the collapsible chair and the collapsible frame assembly are in a collapsed position, one or more legs of the collapsible chair are detachably connected to at least one of the first frame supports.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , further comprising one or more slots in the first and second frames.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising one or more support rods coupled between the one or more slots of the first and second frames.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the first frame supports are in detachable engagement with the first set of connecting members.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , further comprising a swivel mechanism upon which the chair rests.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the swivel mechanism comprises a platform having one or more grooves in which one or more legs of the chair are positioned.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the cover is a single piece cover or multi-piece cover.  
   
   
       16 . A method of collapsing a covered portable chair assembly, comprising: 
 tilting a frame assembly to raise first connecting members from first frame supports and to pivot second frame supports in which second connecting members are slidably inserted, the frame assembly comprising first and second frames hingably connected to the first and second connecting members, respectively, the first connecting members in slidable engagement with the second connecting members, the first and second frame supports coupled to arms of a chair;    sandwiching all or a portion of a detachable cover between the first frame and the first and second connecting members by folding the first frame toward the first and second connecting members; and    folding the second frame toward the first frame whereby any remaining portion of the detachable cover is disposed between the first frame and the second frame.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein tilting comprises disengaging the first connecting members from the first frame supports.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein tilting comprises inserting the first connecting members into the second connecting members.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein inserting comprises inserting the first connecting members until a stop mechanism has been reached.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein tilting comprises tilting until the first and second connecting members have reached a substantially vertical orientation.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein sandwiching comprises detaching the cover from the first frame, the second frame, or a combination of both.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein sandwiching comprises detaching a center portion of the cover to derive two portions of the cover.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising collapsing the chair.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 23 , further comprising detachably connecting one or more legs of the chair to one or more of the first support members.  
   
   
       25 . A method of manufacturing a covered portable chair assembly, comprising: 
 providing a collapsible frame assembly having a front frame, a rear frame, first connecting members hingably connectable to the front frame, and second connecting members hingably connectable to the rear frame and configured for slidable engagement with the first connecting members;    providing first frame supports configured to be coupled to arms of a chair, said first frame supports configured to at least partially support the first and second connecting members; and    providing second frame supports pivotably connectable to the first and second arms and configured for slidable relationship with the first and second connecting members, said second frame supports configured to at least partially support the first and second connecting members.    
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 25 , further comprising providing a support rod configured to fit between the front frame and the rear frame.