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.

Claims

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.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device of the present invention showing the device secured to a chair with hook and loop fasteners in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device of the present invention showing the device secured to a chair with ties in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device of the present invention showing the device storing multiple personal items in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device of the present invention showing the device available in different colors and styles in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0035] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device of the present invention showing the device in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0036] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of securely storing personal items while at the beach or camping in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0037] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0038] As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that provides users with a unique storage system for camping chairs, beach chairs, patio chairs, etc. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that features three pockets in which a larger pocket spans the length of the device while two smaller pockets, approximately half the size of the large pocket, can be used to store additional items. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that allows users to secure the caddy to a chair arm via hook and loop fastener straps, ties, and other securing fasteners. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that elevates items off the ground, keeping them in a safe and secure pocket without worry of drops, spills, or otherwise being damaged. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that utilizes water-resistant and high-quality fabric that enables users to wash and reuse the caddy as needed. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that offers a personalized caddy that can be manufactured in different colors, designs, and styles.

[0039] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is 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. Each pocket can be used to store any appropriate item, keeping it elevated off the ground, safe and secure. The present invention also includes a novel method of securely storing personal items while at the beach or camping. The method includes the steps of providing a chair caddy device comprising a base component with a plurality of pockets and a fastener. The method also comprises choosing a specific style and size of the chair caddy device, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprises securing the chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach or camping chair via the fastener. The method also comprises positioning the chair caddy device, such that the device hangs from the arm of a beach or camping chair. Finally, the method comprises storing personal items within the plurality of pockets of the device.

[0040] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chair caddy device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 is an improved chair caddy device 100 that is effective at storing personal items 106 while a user is camping or at the beach. Further, the device 100 is a multifunctional three-pocket bag secured with a fastener 108 to the arm 110 of a beach or camping chair 104. Specifically, the chair caddy device 100 comprises a base component 102 which is fastened around a user’s beach or camping chair 104 during use. The base component 102 includes a plurality of pockets 112. Each pocket 112 can be used to store any appropriate item 106, keeping it elevated off the ground, safe and secure.

[0041] When relaxing outdoors in camping chairs, patio chairs, or beach chairs 104, etc., users lack space to store their personal items 106, such as books, phones, wallets, drinks, etc. The conveniently placed portable chair caddy device 100 described below specifically addresses and alleviates these concerns.

[0042] Generally, the chair caddy device 100 can be secured to a chair 104. Any suitable chair 104 can be utilized as is known in the art, but specifically, the chair caddy device 100 can be utilized while outdoors, with a beach chair, a patio chair, and/or a camping chair, etc. Further, the chair caddy device 100 can also be utilized inside on any chair 104 with at least one arm 110 to hang the caddy device 100, such as armchairs, kitchen chairs, highchairs, wheelchairs, etc. As with traditional beach, patio, and camping chairs, the chairs 104 include a seat 114, a back rest 116, various legs 118, and two arm portions 110.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 2, the chair caddy device 100 is secured to an arm 110 of a chair 104, but could be secured to any suitable position on the chair 104 as is known in the art. Thus, it is to be understood that the flexibility of this construction enables the chair caddy device 100 to be fastened to any suitable part of the chair 104, such as the back rest 116 or seat 114, etc. Further, the chair caddy device 100 is secured via a fastener 108 to the arm 110 of the chair 104. Specifically, the caddy device 100 can be secured via hook and loop fasteners, straps, ties, snaps, buckles, etc., or any other suitable fasteners as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

[0044] Furthermore, the chair caddy device 100 comprises the fastener 108 secured to a top 200 of the device 100. Thus, the chair caddy device 100, once secured, is positioned on the chair arm 110, such that a user sitting in the chair 104 will have convenient access to the caddy device 100 and the various contents (i.e., personal items 106) disposed within the caddy device 100. By positioning the chair caddy device 100 next to the user sitting in the chair 104, the personal items 106 stored within the device 100 are kept secure and others are prevented from accessing the contents 106 of the device 100. The fastener 108 can be secured to any suitable position on the chair caddy device 100 as long as the device 100 is able to hang freely from the chair arm 110, allowing a user access to the contents of the device 100 while sitting in the chair 104.

[0045] Additionally, the chair caddy device 100 comprises a base component 102 comprising a back panel 202 secured to a front panel 204, along the side edges 206, a top edge 208, and a bottom edge 210 to form the bag structure (i.e., base component 102). The base component 102 can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Typically, the base component 102 measures approximately nine inches in length but can be any suitable length as is known in the art to accommodate any suitable number of pockets 112 as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

[0046] It is to be understood that the various edges 206, 208, 210 of the base component 102 may be fastened to each other in a number of different ways, such as by sewing the various edges 206, 208, 210 together, using an adhesive, by welding and/or fusing various portions of the panels 202 and 204 to each other, etc., or any other suitable securing means as is known in the art.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, at least one pocket panel 112 is fastened to the front panel 204 continuously defining side edges 206 and the bottom edge 210 of the pocket panel 112. A smaller pocket panel 300 is then fastened to the at least one pocket panel 112 continuously defining side edges 206 and the bottom edge 210 for the smaller pocket panel 300. The smaller pocket panel 300 may then be divided into a plurality of pockets. In one embodiment, there is a one large pocket 112 spanning the length of the caddy device 100 and two smaller pockets 300 that are approximately half the size of the large pocket 112 positioned in front of the large pocket 112. However, any suitable number and size of pockets can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the various pockets may be formed in a number of different ways, such as: by sewing various dividing stitches in the pocket panel 112, by using an adhesive, by welding and/or fusing portions of the pocket panel 112 to the front panel 204 to form the various pockets 112, etc., or any other suitable means for creating the divisions among the pockets 112 may be implemented in accordance with this invention.

[0048] Although the various pockets 112 have been constructed into a single pocket panel 112, it is to be understood that the various pockets 112 may be formed by more than one rectangular piece of material positioned and fastened adjacent to each other. Likewise, it should be noted that additional pockets may be formed on the base component 102 within any one of the various pockets 112. Further, various fasteners 302 (such as snaps, zippers, or Velcro®, etc.) may also be attached within each of the various pockets 112 to secure the pockets 112 closed when necessary.

[0049] In one embodiment, within at least one of the pockets 112, a fluid resistant liner 304 may be provided, such as a plastic lining. If a fluid and/or wet item is placed in the pocket 112, the fluid resistant liner 304 will protect the various other articles 106 disposed in adjacent pockets 112 from being soiled by the wet item. In one embodiment, all of the pockets 112 comprise a fluid resistant liner 304 for protection from wet items, as well as simple cleaning and sterilizing of the base component 102. Thus, the fluid resistant liners 304 allow for removing dirt and grime from the pockets 112 in a fast and easy manner.

[0050] In another embodiment, a thermal insulating liner 306 can be integrated into at least one of the pockets 112. The thermal insulating liner 306 may be made of any type of suitable commercially available thermal insulating material composition. The use of a thermal insulating liner 306 is to maintain the temperature of various articles 106 in the pockets 112 at a substantially constant temperature. In one embodiment, an internal power source (not shown), such as batteries, may be electrically connected with the thermal insulating liner 306 to maintain the thermal insulating liner 306 at the preferred predetermined temperature in accordance with this invention.

[0051] Generally, the base component 102 is constructed of a flexible material allowing the chair caddy device 100 to be wrapped around the contours of the chair arm 110, yet rigid enough to secure and support the weight of various articles 106 stored therein while preventing the chair caddy device 100 from substantially sagging. For example, the chair caddy device 100 can be manufactured from a material fabric such as nylon, cotton, vinyl, and/or any other suitable flexible, albeit substantially rigid material. In one embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 comprises an outdoor water- and UV-resistant fabric, as well. Any suitable high-quality fabric can be utilized as is known in the art as long as the chair caddy device 100 can be washed and reused, as needed.

[0052] As mentioned before, one object of this invention is to employ the use of a fabric that is sufficiently flexible, yet durable to hold the various articles in the chair caddy device 100. One way to ensure that the chair caddy device 100 is sufficiently rigid is by building up the fabric at various locations to counteract any sag that may occur from the weight of the items 106 in the chair caddy device 100. For example, the top edge 208 or bottom edge 210 of the front panel 204 or back panel 202 may be built up by layering or overlapping the edges thereby creating a more rigid edge sufficient to overcome the weight of the items 106 in the chair caddy device 100. Likewise, the top edge 208 or the bottom edge 210 of the pocket panel 112 may also be layered or built up by overlapping its edges. Furthermore, any of the side edges 206 and/or seams between the various pockets 112, the top edge 208 or bottom edge 210 of the front panel 204 or the back panel 202 may be materially built-up or thickened, to create a rigid, substantially unbending structure for the chair caddy device 100.

[0053] In another embodiment, a rigid rod-like component 308, such as a thin piece of metal, plastic, wood, etc., may be disposed and/or lined along the various edges 206, 208, 210, seams or pockets 112 to enhance the rigidity of the chair caddy device 100. By implementing the rigid rod-like component 308, the chair caddy device 100 will be able to overcome sagging that would otherwise occur when the chair caddy device 100 is weighed down by various articles 106.

[0054] In another embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 may include cover flaps 310 to prevent direct contact with and to secure the contents within any one of the various pockets 112. For example, the cover flaps 310 may be positioned over any of the various pockets 112 and secured thereon by any suitable fastening mechanism 312, such as hook and loop closures, buttons, snaps, zippers, etc. The flaps 310 prevent the various contents within the pockets 112 from falling out in transit and/or when the chair caddy device 100 is tipped upside down. Thus, upon completion of the outdoor activity, the various items 106 stored within the pockets 112 of the chair caddy device 100 can be removed as a single unit with the chair caddy device 100 for transportation.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 4, the chair caddy device 100 may include various designs, styles, and/or other aesthetic logos. The chair caddy device 100 may be made of any color(s), style, or pattern(s) and of various shapes and sizes, including, but not limited to, embellishments, embroidery, patches, badges, gems, brand logos, brand names, sports team logos, names, monograms, images/objects, cartoon characters, numbers, geometric shapes, animals, birds, flowers, alphanumeric markings, and/or a combination thereof.

[0056] Further, it is to be understood that various items 106 are contemplated to be stored and/or carried within the chair caddy device 100 in accordance with this invention. The various items 106 include, but are not limited to, sunscreen, cups, books, wallets, phones, sunglasses, pens, watches, etc., and/or any other suitable item 106 needed for the beach or camping.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 5, the chair caddy device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The base component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the base component 102, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be beach, camping, outdoor, or brand related.

[0058] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of securely storing personal items while at the beach or camping. The method includes the steps of at 600, providing a chair caddy device comprising a base component with a plurality of pockets and a fastener. The method also comprises at 602, choosing a specific style and size of the chair caddy device, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprises at 604, securing the chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach or camping chair via the fastener. The method also comprises at 606, positioning the chair caddy device, such that the device hangs from the arm of a beach or camping chair. Finally, the method comprises at 608, storing personal items within the plurality of pockets of the device.

[0059] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “chair caddy device”, “caddy device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the chair caddy device 100 of the present invention.

[0060] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chair caddy device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the chair caddy device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-6 are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the chair caddy device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the chair caddy device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the chair caddy device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user’s needs and/or preferences.

[0061] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0062] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.