Chair Caddy Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel chair caddy device. The device is a multifunctional three-pocket bag secured with fasteners around an arm of a beach or camping chair for storing personal items. The chair caddy device comprises a base component which includes a plurality of pockets. Typically, one pocket spans the length of the base component, and two smaller pockets are approximately half the size of the larger pocket. Each pocket can be used to store any appropriate item, keeping it elevated off the ground, safe and secure. The chair caddy device is manufactured using outdoor water- and UV-resistant fabric. The device can be available in several colors, styles, and designs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A chair caddy device that is effective at storing personal items while a user is camping or at the beach, the chair caddy device comprising:
 a base component, wherein the base component is fastened to an arm of a chair during use; and   at least one pocket, wherein the at least one pocket is sized and configured to store a plurality of personal items elevated off of a ground surface, safe and secure.   
     
     
         2 . The chair caddy device of  claim 1 , wherein the chair is a camping chair, a patio chair or a beach chair. 
     
     
         3 . The chair caddy device of  claim 2 , wherein the chair comprises a seat, a back rest, four legs, and two arm portions. 
     
     
         4 . The chair caddy device of  claim 3 , wherein the base component is secured to the arm of the chair via a fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The chair caddy device of  claim 4 , wherein the fastener comprises a hook and loop fastener, a strap, a tie, a snap or a buckle. 
     
     
         6 . The chair caddy device of  claim 5 , wherein once secured, the base component hangs down past the arm, such that a user sitting in the chair will have convenient access to the chair caddy device. 
     
     
         7 . The chair caddy device of  claim 6 , wherein the base component comprises a back panel secured to a front panel, a pair of side edges, a top edge, and a bottom edge to form the base component. 
     
     
         8 . The chair caddy device of  claim 7 , wherein at least one pocket is fastened to the front panel continuously defining the pair of side edges and the bottom edge. 
     
     
         9 . The chair caddy device of  claim 8  further comprising a large pocket spanning a length of the chair caddy device and a pair of smaller pockets that are approximately half size of the large pocket, and that are positioned in front of the large pocket. 
     
     
         10 . The chair caddy device of  claim 9 , wherein the large pocket comprises a fluid resistant liner. 
     
     
         11 . The chair caddy device of  claim 10 , wherein the large pocket comprises a thermal insulating liner. 
     
     
         12 . The chair caddy device of  claim 11 , wherein the chair caddy device is manufactured of a water-resistant and UV-resistant fabric. 
     
     
         13 . A chair caddy device that is effective at storing personal items while a user is camping or at the beach, the chair caddy device comprising:
 a base component comprising a back panel secured to a front panel, a pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge to form the base component; and   at least one pocket fastened to the front panel continuously defining the pair of side edges and the bottom edge;   wherein the base component is secured to the arm of a chair via a fastener;   wherein once secured, the base component hangs down past the arm, such that the user sitting in the chair will have convenient access to the chair caddy device and its contents; and   further wherein the at least one pocket is sized and configured to store a plurality of personal items in an elevated state above a ground surface.   
     
     
         14 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13  further comprising a large pocket spanning a length of the chair caddy device and a pair of smaller pockets that are approximately half size of the large pocket and that are positioned in front of the large pocket. 
     
     
         15 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13 , wherein the base component comprises a rigid rod-like component disposed along the top and bottom edges to enhance rigidity of the chair caddy device. 
     
     
         16 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13 , wherein the large pocket comprises at least one cover flap to prevent direct contact with and to secure the large pocket. 
     
     
         17 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         18 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13 , wherein the large pocket comprises a fluid resistant liner. 
     
     
         19 . The chair caddy device of  claim 13 , wherein the chair caddy device is manufactured of a water-resistant and UV-resistant fabric. 
     
     
         20 . A method of securely storing personal items while at the beach or camping, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a chair caddy device comprising a base component with a plurality of pockets and a fastener;   choosing a specific style and a size of the chair caddy device;   securing the chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach or camping chair via the fastener;   positioning the chair caddy device, such that the chair caddy device hangs from the arm of the user’s beach or camping chair; and   storing personal items within the plurality of pockets.