Folding stool for sportsmen and other applications

Abstract

A lightweight, versatile stool for sportsmen and other applications comprises a seat and folding front and rear leg components pivotally attached thereto. The rear leg component establishes a plurality of rearward points of ground contact, whereas the front leg establishes a single point of forward ground contact. A set of shoulder straps preferably attached to the rearward leg component allows a user to carry the stool on his/her back with the leg components folded toward one another The front leg component is length-adjustable, and a bar is provided for attaching a backpack or other accessories. The seat swivels and tilts relative to the front and rear leg components to accommodate differing terrains and to provide comfort. The forward leg component may be nested in the rearward leg component in substantially the same plane for a low carrying profile. The seat has a padded upper surface which rests against the back of a wearer to provide comfort while using the shoulder straps.

1 . A stool for sportsmen and other applications, comprising:
 a seat;   a rear leg component hingedly coupled to the seat establishing a plurality of rearward points of ground contact;   a front leg component hingedly coupled to the seat establishing a single point of forward ground contact; and   a set of shoulder straps for carrying the stool on the back of a user with the leg components folded toward one another.   
   
   
       2 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the front leg component is length-adjustable. 
   
   
       3 . The stool of  claim 1 , further including a bar for attaching a backpack or other accessories. 
   
   
       4 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the seat tilts relative to the front and rear leg components. 
   
   
       5 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the seat swivels. 
   
   
       6 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the seat has a padded upper surface; and   the upper surface rests against a back of a wearer using the shoulder straps.   
   
   
       7 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the forward leg component may be nested in the rearward leg component in the same plane for a low carrying profile. 
   
   
       8 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the rearward leg component is formed from a bent tubular member having opposing upper ends and a substantially flat bottom section. 
   
   
       9 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein the forward leg component is formed from a bent tubular member having opposing upper ends and a pointed bottom section. 
   
   
       10 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the forward leg component is formed from a bent tubular member having opposing upper ends and a pointed bottom section; and   wherein the length of the pointed bottom section is length adjustable.   
   
   
       11 . The stool of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the rearward leg component is formed from a bent tubular member having opposing upper ends and a substantially flat bottom section;   the forward leg component is formed from a bent tubular member having opposing upper ends and a pointed bottom section; and   a rod extending through the opposing ends of both leg components enabling the leg components to pivot independently about the axis of the rod.   
   
   
       12 . The stool of  claim 11 , wherein the length of the pointed bottom section is length adjustable. 
   
   
       13 . The stool of  claim 11 , wherein the rod also extends through a transverse seat support enabling the seat to pivot independently of the two leg components.