Sport seat cushion

Abstract

An apparatus and method for portable, light weight fluid inflatable cushion device that can be deflated and folded into a compact size for transport and storage. The apparatus includes a mechanism and method for securing the inflated cushion to an object and holding the deflated cushion in a compact size and attachment for transportation, storage. The mechanism may also include a valve for fluid intake and egress.

1 . A fluid inflatable cushion device comprising: 
 at least one fluid inflatable component that can be controllably inflated and deflated and flexibly folded into a smaller volume after deflation; and    at least one flexible and/or elastic strap component having subcomponents comprising a first end, an elongated two sided section and a second end;    wherein the first end is attachable to the fluid inflatable component and at least one other strap subcomponent can be removeably attached to a component of the invention when inflated and deflated.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  whereby said strap component can be wrapped around an object and removeably attached to a component of the apparatus.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fluid inflatable cushion devise can be used as a seat cushion.  
   
   
       4 . A fluid inflatable cushion device comprising: 
 at least one fluid inflatable cushion component that can be controllably inflated and deflated and flexibly folded into a smaller volume when deflated;    at least one flexible and/or elastic strap component capable of wrapping around the deflated and folded fluid cushion component and having a first end section, a two sided elongated section and a second end section;    whereby 
 said fluid cushion component further comprises an additional attachment of a flexible and/or elastic strap section; and  
 said additional attachment of a flexible and/or elastic strap section attaches to the fluid cushion component.  
   
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising: said additional attachment of a flexible and/or elastic strap section attaches to, a flexible and/or elastic strap section or a separate fluid inflatable cushion device.  
   
   
       6 . The cushion device of  claim 4  wherein the fluid inflatable cushion component contains at least one fluid inflatable bladder and valve.  
   
   
       7 . The cushion device of  claim 4  wherein the fluid inflatable cushion component contains open cell foam within a fluid tight sealable covering.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the additional attachment components further consist of one of the members of the group containing: hook and eye components, male-female coupling devices, snaps, buckles, buttons and buttonholes, and tie strings.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the fluid inflatable cushion component is covered by at least one additional flexible and/or elastic layer of material.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9  wherein the additional flexible and/or elastic layer of material provides protection against puncture of the fluid inflatable cushion component.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising a loop attached to the fluid inflatable cushion component through which the flexible and/or elastic strap component can be inserted.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising one or more attachment components for attaching the deflated and folded apparatus to other objects during transportation or storage.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising a plurality of separate cushion components joined by flexible and/or elastic strap components and oriented in a substantially single plane.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising a flexible and/or elastic strap and flexible and/or elastic strap attachment components for securing the inflated cushion component to a separate object.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 14  wherein the separate object is selected from one of a group consisting of a chair seat, bleacher, stool, and bench.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising a plurality of separate cushion components joined by flexible and/or elastic strap components and oriented in different planes.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein the orientation of separate cushion components provides a seat cushion surface and a cushioned back support.  
   
   
       18 . An inflatable fluid cushion device comprising: 
 one or more inflatable fluid cushion components;    one or more flexible and/or elastic strap components for attaching the fluid cushion component to a separate object;    indicia listed on at least one of said fluid cushion components identifying at least one of a group consisting of; event, venue, group, team, sponsor, product advertisement and service advertisement.    
   
   
       19 . A method for providing a compact, lightweight and transportable seat cushion device comprising the steps of: 
 inflating a flexible and collapsible fluid cushion component;    attaching a first strap end subcomponent of at least one strap to the fluid cushion component that can be placed around a separate object;    removeably attaching a different strap subcomponent to the fluid cushion or strap to removeably attach the fluid cushion devise to the separate object;    removing a strap subcomponent to release the fluid cushion component from the separate object;    deflating the fluid cushion component and folding the fluid cushion component;    wrapping the strap around the folded fluid cushion component; and    removeably attaching a strap subcomponent to the fluid cushion device to hold the fluid cushion component and strap in a collapsed and compact shape.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising; orienting a plurality of fluid inflatable cushion components in different planes in order that a seat cushion component and back support cushion are provided.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 20  further comprising incorporating a foldably rigid support component attached to the back support cushion component.  
   
   
       22 . A fluid inflatable cushion device comprising: 
 One or more fluid inflatable components that can be controllably inflated and deflated, said inflatable fluid components is capable of being flexibly folded into a smaller volume after deflation;    One or more flexible and/or elastic strap components each having subcomponents comprising a first end, an elongated two sided section and a second end; whereby the first end is attachable to the fluid inflatable component and at least one other strap subcomponent can be removably attached to the exterior of the fluid inflatable cushion device when said fluid inflatable components are inflated and/or deflated; and    one or more fluid inflation valves that are mounted with said fluid inflatable component;    wherein said fluid inflation valve comprises a spring, a top, and a sealing bottom, wherein depressing the top motivates the sealing bottom to allow gaseous exchange between the fluid cushion device and fluids external to the fluid cushion device wherein actuation of said valve can inflate said fluid inflatable component, by allowing fluid exchange between the fluid cushion device and fluids external to the fluid cushion device, whereby fluids are forced into said cushion device.    
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 22  wherein, when said fluid inflation valve is actuated fluid can be released from said fluid inflatable component.  
   
   
       24 . A method for actuating a compact, light weight and transportable seat cushion device comprising the steps of: 
 inflating a flexible and collapsible fluid cushion component;    attaching a first strap end subcomponent of at least one strap to the fluid cushion component such that said first strap-end can be placed around a separate object;    removeably attaching a different strap subcomponent to the fluid cushion or strap to removeably attach the fluid cushion devise to the separate object;    removing a strap subcomponent to release the fluid cushion component from the separate object;    deflating the fluid cushion component and folding the fluid cushion component;    wrapping the strap around the folded fluid cushion component; and removeably attaching a strap subcomponent to the fluid cushion device to hold the fluid cushion component and strap in a collapsed and compact shape. 
 said inflation or said deflation of said fluid cushion component further comprises;  
 moving fluid through a fluid valve comprising: a top piece releasably attached to a bottom piece creating a fluid proof seal between said valve and said fluid cushion; whereby said movement of fluid causes said top piece to move and thereby motivating said bottom piece to breach said fluid proof seal between said valve and said fluid cushion component, thereby allowing for fluid exchange between said fluid cushion component and the external atmosphere.  
   
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24  further comprising; 
 moving said top piece releasably attached to a bottom piece allows for fluid to exit said fluid cushion component thereby deflating said fluid cushion component.    
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24  further comprising; 
 moving said top piece releasably attached to a bottom piece allows for fluid to enter said fluid cushion component thereby inflating said fluid cushion component.    
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising; 
 said fluid inflatable component is comprised of open cells.    
   
   
       28 . The apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising; 
 said fluid inflatable component is comprised of open cells.    
   
   
       29 . The apparatus of  claim 18  further comprising; 
 said fluid inflatable component is comprised of open cells.