Folding Step Seat Device

Abstract

A folding step seat device is provided. The device is comprised of a frame that can fold for easy transport and storage. The frame includes a cushion for sitting, potentially featuring storage pockets and spring-loaded cup holders. Additionally, the frame is supported by folding legs, which can articulate at various angles, with options for fixed or telescopic legs that include adjustable feet for stability. The device further comprises straps for carrying, with padding for comfort, and may include a handle integrated into the frame for ease of use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A folding step seat device comprising:
 a frame comprised of a first hinge and a locking mechanism;   a cushion attached to the frame; and   a leg attached to the frame via a second hinge.   
     
     
         2 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism is comprised of a button lock, a latch, or a lever lock. 
     
     
         3 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame folds in half about the first hinge. 
     
     
         4 . The folding step seat device of  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism is positioned on the first hinge. 
     
     
         5 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1 , wherein the second hinge is comprised of a locking hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion is comprised of a rectangular cushion. 
     
     
         7 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion is comprised of a foam or a padding. 
     
     
         8 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1  further comprised of a strap. 
     
     
         9 . The folding step seat device of  claim 1  further comprised of a handle positioned on the frame. 
     
     
         10 . A folding step seat device comprising:
 a frame comprised of a first hinge and a first locking mechanism;   a cupholder attached to the frame;   a cushion attached to the frame; and   a telescopic leg attached to the frame via a second hinge, the telescopic leg comprised of a second locking mechanism.   
     
     
         11 . The folding step seat device of  claim 10 , wherein the cupholder is comprised of a spring-loaded cupholder. 
     
     
         12 . The folding step seat device of  claim 10 , wherein the telescopic leg is comprised of a foot. 
     
     
         13 . The folding step seat device of  claim 12 , wherein the foot is comprised of a rubber foot. 
     
     
         14 . The folding step seat device of  claim 13 , wherein the rubber foot is adjustable between 1 and 359 degrees relative to a vertical axis of the leg. 
     
     
         15 . The folding step seat device of  claim 10 , wherein the second locking mechanism is comprised of a spring-pin, a locking button, or a locking latch. 
     
     
         16 . The folding step seat device of  claim 10  further comprised of a strap. 
     
     
         17 . The folding step seat device of  claim 16 , wherein the strap is comprised of a padding. 
     
     
         18 . The folding step seat device of  claim 16 , wherein the strap is comprised of a length adjustable strap. 
     
     
         19 . The folding step seat device of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is comprised of a fastener. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a folding step seat device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a folding step seat device comprised of a folding frame comprised of a first hinge, a first locking mechanism, a cushion, and a leg attached to the frame via a second hinge;   unfolding the frame about the first hinge into a right-angled L-shape and securing the frame into the right-angled L-shape via engaging the first locking mechanism;   unfolding the leg from the frame and securing the leg in an extended position via the second hinge and securing the leg at a length via engaging a second locking member of the leg; and   placing the folding step seat device on a set of stairs wherein the frame is placed on a first step of the set of stairs and the leg is placed on a second step of the set of stairs, wherein the second step is positioned below the first step.