Folding chair having integrated audio port

Abstract

A foldable outdoor chair for supporting at least one person. The chair comprises a framework for supporting the person. The framework, in turn, comprises at least two vertical posts having a plurality of crossbraces attached thereto such that the crossbraces and posts are moveable to convert the chair from a first unfolded position wherein the chair is adapted for seating and a second folded position wherein the chair is adapted for transportation. A flexible fabric is supported from the frame work. The fabric is adapted to provide both a seating surface and a seat back and defines at least one cutout in the seat back the cutout comprising a turned and bound periphery. When the chair is in the transportation mode, the seating surface and seat back are folded. A speaker is attached through the cutout and over the turned and bound periphery. An audio port comprising a plate is attached to one of a flexible, fabric arm rest, the seating surface of the chair and the seat back of the chair. The audio port is placed in a position whereby the person seated in the chair can access the audio port without turning in the chair and without rising from a seated position. A flexible baglike receptacle is attached to one of the flexible fabric arm rest and the flexible fabric seating surface. The receptacle is physically adapted to hold its contents inwardly from an outer periphery of the chair when the chair is in the folded position to protect the contents of the receptacle from damage.

1 . A foldable outdoor chair for supporting at least one person comprising:
 a framework for supporting the person, the framework comprising at least two vertical posts having a plurality of crossbraces attached thereto such that the crossbraces and posts are moveable to convert the chair from a first unfolded position wherein the chair is adapted for seating and a second folded position wherein the chair is adapted for transportation;   a flexible fabric supported from the frame work, the piece of fabric adapted to provide both a seating surface and a seat back, the fabric defining at least one cutout in the seat back the cutout comprising a turned and bound periphery, wherein when the chair is in said transportation mode, the seating surface and seat back are folded;   a speaker attached through cutout and over the turned and bound periphery;   an audio port comprising a plate attached to one of a flexible, fabric arm rest, the seating surface of the chair and the seat back of the chair, the audio port placed in a position whereby the person seated in the chair can access the audio port without turning in the chair and without rising from a seated position; and   a flexible baglike receptacle attached to one of the flexible fabric arm rest and the flexible fabric seating surface, the receptacle physically adapted to hold its contents inwardly from outer periphery of the chair when the chair is in the folded position to protect the contents of the receptacle from damage.   
   
   
       2 . The chair of  claim 1  wherein the seating surface is adapted to seat two or more users, the receptacle being attached to the seating surface between at least two of the users, and the audio port being affixed to the seat back of the chair. 
   
   
       3 . The chair of  claim 1  wherein the seating surface is adapted to seat no more than one user, the receptacle being attached to the only the flexible arm rest of the chair and hanging therefrom and the audio port being affixed to the flexible fabric surface of the arm rest. 
   
   
       4 . The chair of  claim 1  wherein the plate further comprises an amplifier affixed only to the plate. 
   
   
       5 . The chair of  claim 1  wherein the audio port further comprises a volume switch for controlling the volume of the sound emanating from the speakers. 
   
   
       6 . A foldable outdoor chair for supporting at least one person comprising:
 a framework for supporting the person, the framework comprising at least two vertical posts having a plurality of crossbraces attached thereto such that the crossbraces and posts are moveable to convert the chair from a first unfolded position wherein the chair is adapted for seating and a second folded position wherein the chair is adapted for transportation;   a flexible fabric supported from the frame work, the single piece of fabric adapted to provide both a seating surface and a seat back, the fabric defining at least one cutout in the seat back the cutout comprising a turned and bound periphery, wherein when the chair is in said transportation mode, the seating surface and seat back are folded;   a speaker attached through cutout and over the turned and bound periphery;   an audio port comprising a plate attached to one of a flexible, fabric arm rest, the seating surface of the chair and the seat back of the chair, the audio port placed in a position whereby the person seated in the chair can access the audio port without turning in the chair and without rising from a seated position, wherein the audio port;   a flexible baglike receptacle attached to one of the flexible fabric arm rest and the flexible fabric seating surface, the receptacle physically adapted to hold its contents inwardly from outer periphery of the chair when the chair is in the folded position to protect the contents of the receptacle from damage; and   the seating surface is adapted to seat two or more users, the receptacle being attached to the seating surface between at least two of the users, and the audio port being affixed to the seat back of the chair.   
   
   
       7 . The chair of  claim 6  wherein the seating surface is adapted to seat no more than one user, the receptacle being attached to the only the flexible arm rest of the chair and hanging therefrom and the audio port being affixed to the flexible fabric surface of the arm rest. 
   
   
       8 . The chair of  claim 6  wherein the plate further comprises an amplifier affixed only to the plate. 
   
   
       9 . The chair of  claim 6  wherein the audio port further comprises a volume switch for controlling the volume of the sound emanating from the speakers. 
   
   
       10 . A foldable outdoor chair for supporting at least one person comprising:
 a framework for supporting the person, the framework comprising at least two vertical posts having a plurality of crossbraces attached thereto such that the crossbraces and posts are moveable to convert the chair from a first unfolded position wherein the chair is adapted for seating and a second folded position wherein the chair is adapted for transportation;   a flexible fabric supported from the frame work, the single piece of fabric adapted to provide both a seating surface and a seat back, the fabric defining at least one cutout in the seat back the cutout comprising a turned and bound periphery, wherein when the chair is in said transportation mode, the seating surface and seat back are folded;   a speaker attached through cutout and over the turned and bound periphery;   an audio port comprising a plate attached to one of a flexible, fabric arm rest, the seating surface of the chair and the seat back of the chair, the audio port placed in a position whereby the person seated in the chair can access the audio port without turning in the chair and without rising from a seated position, wherein the audio port;   a flexible baglike receptacle attached to one of the flexible fabric arm rest and the flexible fabric seating surface, the receptacle physically adapted to hold its contents inwardly from outer periphery of the chair when the chair is in the folded position to protect the contents of the receptacle from damage; and   the seating surface is adapted to seat no more than one user, the receptacle being attached to the only the flexible arm rest of the chair and hanging therefrom and the audio port being affixed to the flexible fabric surface of the arm rest.   
   
   
       11 . The chair of  claim 10  wherein the plate further comprises an amplifier affixed only to the plate. 
   
   
       12 . The chair of  claim 10  wherein the audio port further comprises a volume switch for controlling the volume of the sound emanating from the speakers. 
   
   
       13 . A foldable outdoor chair for supporting at least one person comprising:
 a framework for supporting the person, the framework comprising at least two vertical posts having a plurality of crossbraces attached thereto such that the crossbraces and posts are moveable to convert the chair from a first unfolded position wherein the chair is adapted for seating and a second folded position wherein the chair is adapted for transportation;   a flexible fabric supported from the frame work, the piece of fabric adapted to provide both a seating surface and a seat back, the fabric defining at least one cutout in the seat back the cutout, wherein when the chair is in said transportation mode, the seating surface and seat back are folded;   a speaker attached through the cutout;   a flexible baglike receptacle attached to one of the flexible fabric arm rests and the flexible fabric seating surface, the receptacle physically adapted to hold its contents outwardly from outer periphery of the chair when the chair is in the folded position to provide space the person; and   an audio port comprising a plate attached to the receptacle.   
   
   
       14 . The chair of  claim 13  wherein the seating surface is adapted to seat two or more users. 
   
   
       15 . The chair of  claim 13  wherein the plate further comprises an amplifier affixed only to the plate. 
   
   
       16 . The chair of  claim 13  wherein the audio port further comprises a volume switch for controlling the volume of the sound emanating from the speakers.