System and Method for a Backrest

Abstract

A system and method of use for a portable backrest that is collapsible having a frame supported by a base with adjustable backrest portions pivotally attached to the chair whereby when a user's wishes to use the backrest in an inclined position with their supported, they incline the backrest members which will position the user in the most optimal position relative to the sun for sun bathing whereby the user may collapse the backrest and then move it to another location with an attached strap. The backrest may also have other uses such as a table or platform while at the beach.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A backrest for supporting a back of a user comprising: a base and a backrest portion that is in a pivotable relationship with the base wherein when positioned on the backrest a part of the user is positioned on a surface of which the backrest is placed upon. 
     
     
         2 . The backrest of  claim 1  further comprising a strap to carry the backrest. 
     
     
         3 . The backrest of  claim 1 : the base having a first side member and a second side member with a rear member extending between the first side member and the second side member. 
     
     
         4 . The backrest of  claim 3 : wherein the first side member and the second side member extend above the rear member. 
     
     
         5 . The backrest of  claim 4 : wherein the first side member and the second side member have one or more indents to receive the backrest portion. 
     
     
         6 . The backrest of  claim 4 : wherein the backrest portion has a plurality of panels extending over and across a first support member and a second support member. 
     
     
         7 . The backrest of  claim 6 : wherein the first support member and the second support member are positioned outside of the first side member and the second side member. 
     
     
         8 . The backrest of  claim 7  wherein the backrest portion has a first support strut pivotably connected to the first support member and a second support strut pivotably connected to the second support member. 
     
     
         9 . The backrest of  claim 8  wherein a support frame member is connected to the first support strut and the second support strut. 
     
     
         10 . The backrest of  claim 9  wherein the first support strut and the second support strut are positioned outside the first support member and the second support member. 
     
     
         11 . The backrest of  claim 10  wherein the first support strut and the second support strut are of a length such that the support frame member is rotatable behind the first support member and the second support member. 
     
     
         12 . The backrest of  claim 11  wherein the first support strut and the second support strut are positioned between the plurality of panels. 
     
     
         13 . The backrest of  claim 8  wherein a strap is connected to the first support strut and the second support strut. 
     
     
         14 . The backrest of  claim 1  further comprising a cover positioned over the backrest portion wherein the cover is positioned above the base. 
     
     
         15 . The backrest of  claim 14  wherein the cover has an elastic band to secure the cover to the backrest portion. 
     
     
         16 . The backrest of  claim 14  further comprising a towel placed over the cover. 
     
     
         17 . A method of placing a backrest for supporting a back of a user comprising:
 placing the backrest on a surface, the backrest having a base having a first side member and a second side member with a rear member extending between the first side member and the second side member, wherein the first side member and the second side member have one or more indents, the backrest having a backrest portion with a plurality of panels extending over and across a first support member a second support member, wherein the first support member and the second support member are positioned on an outside of the first side member and the second side member, wherein the backrest portion has a first support strut pivotably connected to the first support member and a second support strut pivotably connected to the second support member, wherein a support frame member is connected to the first support strut and the second support strut;   pulling the backrest portion upward from the base, wherein a cover covers the backrest portion;   rotating the support frame member from its stowed position behind the first support member and the second support member to an angle; and   positioning the support frame member into an indent, when positioned on the backrest a part of the user is positioned on a surface of which the backrest is placed upon.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising:
 partially burying the base in the surface. 
 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising:
 removing the support frame member from the indent; 
 rotating the support frame member upward and rearward over the first support member and the second support member; 
 pivoting the backrest portion downward to the base until the backrest portion and the base are parallel on a same plane; and 
 grabbing a strap connected to the first support strut and the second support strut. 
 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising:
 positioning a towel over the cover.