Shaded outdoor chair device and method

Abstract

A shaded chair includes a foldable chair and a canopy shade. The foldable chair may be reconfigurable between a deployed state and a stowed state. Further, the canopy shade may be configured to pivot on a pivot axis and lock in a plurality of positions. The shaded chair is useful for providing shade to a user whilst seated outside.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims: 
     
         1 . A shaded chair for outdoor use on a ground surface by a user, the shaded chair comprising:
 a foldable chair reconfigurable between a deployed state to a stowed state, the stowed state being more compact than the deployed state, the foldable chair including a support frame, a seat coupled to the support frame, a pair of arm rests coupled to the support frame, and a back-rest coupled to the support frame, the back-rest having an upper portion relative to the ground surface when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state, and a lower portion opposite the upper portion, the foldable chair having a left side and a right side relative to the user while seated when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state, respectively; and   a canopy shade coupled to the upper portion of the back-rest portion, the canopy shade configured to provide shade to the user while seated when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state.   
     
     
         2 . The shaded chair of  claim 1 , wherein the canopy shade includes a right mount and a left mount, the canopy shade coupled to the right side and to the left side of the foldable chair via the right mount and the left mount, respectively. 
     
     
         3 . The shaded chair of  claim 2 , wherein the canopy shade further includes a collapsible shade, a first support, and a second support, the first support and the second support configured to extend the collapsible shade above the upper portion of the back-rest and between the first support and the second support. 
     
     
         4 . The shaded chair of  claim 3 , wherein the first support extends from the right mount across the upper portion of the back-rest and returns to the left mount, the second support extends from the right mount across the upper portion of the back-rest and returns to the left mount, and the first support is forward of the second support. 
     
     
         5 . The shaded chair of  claim 3 , wherein the first support extends from the right mount above the upper portion of the back-rest and back to the right mount, the second support extends from the left mount above the upper portion of the back-rest and back to the left mount. 
     
     
         6 . The shaded chair of  claim 3 , wherein the canopy shade is configured to pivot about a pivot axis, said pivot axis extending from the right mount to the left mount. 
     
     
         7 . The shaded chair of  claim 6 , wherein the canopy shade is further configured to pivot about the pivot axis through at least 45 degrees. 
     
     
         8 . The shaded chair of  claim 6 , wherein the canopy shade is further configured to lock in a plurality of positions about the pivot axis. 
     
     
         9 . The shaded chair of  claim 6 , wherein the canopy shade is further configured to lock in a plurality of predefined positions about the pivot axis. 
     
     
         10 . The shaded chair of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable chair further includes at least one folding leg coupled to the support frame and configured to elevate the seat above the ground surface when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state. 
     
     
         11 . The shaded chair of  claim 1 , wherein the canopy shade is made of canvas. 
     
     
         12 . The shaded chair of  claim 11 , wherein the canopy shade is further configured to arch over the foldable chair when in use. 
     
     
         13 . The shaded chair of  claim 11 , wherein the support frame is made of metal. 
     
     
         14 . The shaded chair of  claim 11 , wherein the seat portion and the back-rest portion further include a padded fabric cushion. 
     
     
         15 . The shaded chair of  claim 14 , wherein the padded fabric cushion includes a canvas cover. 
     
     
         16 . The shaded chair of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of arm-rests include a non-slip pad on each arm, respectively, each non-slip pad configured to prevent slippage when arms of the user are rested on the arm-rests. 
     
     
         17 . A shaded chair for outdoor use on a ground surface by a user, the shaded chair comprising:
 a foldable chair reconfigurable between a deployed state to a stowed state, the stowed state being more compact than the deployed state, the foldable chair including a support frame, a seat coupled to the support frame, a pair of arm rests coupled to the support frame, and a back-rest coupled to the support frame, the back-rest having an upper portion relative to the ground surface when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state, and a lower portion opposite the upper portion, the foldable chair having a left side and a right side relative to the user while seated when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state, respectively; and   a canopy shade coupled to the upper portion of the back-rest portion, the canopy shade configured to provide shade to the user while seated when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state; and   wherein the canopy shade includes a right mount and a left mount, the canopy shade coupled to the right side and to the left side of the foldable chair via the right mount and the left mount, respectively;   wherein the canopy shade further includes a collapsible shade, a first support, and a second support, the first support and the second support configured to extend the collapsible shade above the upper portion of the back-rest and between the first support and the second support;   wherein the first support extends from the right mount across the upper portion of the back-rest and returns to the left mount, the second support extends from the right mount across the upper portion of the back-rest and returns to the left mount, and the first support is forward of the second support;   wherein the canopy shade is configured to pivot about a pivot axis, said pivot axis extending from the right mount to the left mount;   wherein the canopy shade is further configured to pivot about the pivot axis through at least 45 degrees;   wherein the canopy shade is further configured to lock in a plurality of positions about the pivot axis;   wherein the foldable chair further includes at least one folding leg coupled to the support frame and configured to elevate the seat above the ground surface when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state;   wherein the canopy shade is made of canvas;   wherein the canopy shade is further configured to arch over the foldable chair when in use;   wherein the support frame is made of metal;   wherein the seat portion and the back-rest portion further include a padded fabric cushion;   wherein the padded fabric cushion includes a canvas cover; and   wherein the pair of arm-rests include a non-slip pad on each arm, respectively, each non-slip pad configured to prevent slippage when arms of the user are rested on the arm-rests.   
     
     
         18 . The shaded chair of  claim 17 , further comprising set of instructions; and
 wherein the shaded chair is arranged as a kit.   
     
     
         19 . A method for providing shade, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a shaded chair including
 a foldable chair reconfigurable between a deployed state to a stowed state, the foldable chair including a support frame, a seat coupled to the support frame, a pair of arm rests coupled to the support frame, a folding leg coupled to the support frame, and a back-rest coupled to the support frame, the back rest having an upper portion relative to a ground surface when the foldable chair is in use in the deployed state, and a lower portion opposite the upper portion, and 
 a canopy shade coupled to the upper portion of the back-rest portion and configured to pivot on a pivot axis; 
   unfolding the foldable chair to the deployed state of the foldable chair;   stabilizing the folding leg of the foldable chair on the ground surface;   pivoting the canopy shade about the pivot axis to a desired predefined position and locking the canopy shade in the desired predefined position; and   sitting on the seat of the foldable chair.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the steps of:
 pivoting the canopy shade about the pivot axis to a collapsed state; and   folding the foldable chair to the stowed state of the foldable chair.