Chair Vivarium Device

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/448,447, which was filed on Feb. 27, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of seating devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a chair vivarium device preferably in the form of a chair with an integrated vivarium below the seat of the chair. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

The traditional approach to furnishing spaces with standard items such as chairs, sofas, tables, and similar fixtures often leads to inefficient use of space, unnecessary consumption of time in maintenance, and excess energy expenditure in terms of both physical effort and environmental impact. This conventional setup does not always cater to the dynamic needs of individuals who spend considerable portions of their day seated, be it for work, leisure, or both. As a result, there is a growing interest among these individuals in exploring novel and innovative ways to elevate their surroundings. This desire for enhancement is not just about aesthetics or comfort but also involves a deeper yearning for a more holistic and integrated living environment.

Moreover, there is a significant interest in integrating elements of nature, such as plants and animals, into personal and professional spaces in a way that feels seamless and organic. This inclination stems from an increasing awareness of the benefits of being close to nature, including improved mental health, enhanced creativity, and a general sense of well-being. By bringing elements of the natural world into interior spaces, individuals are seeking to create a more harmonious and nurturing environment that supports their lifestyle and well-being.

As society moves towards more sustainable and mindful living practices, the exploration of furniture and space design that minimizes waste, enhances efficiency, and seamlessly incorporates elements of nature is becoming increasingly important. This shift represents a broader trend towards creating living environments that not only meet the basic requirements of comfort and utility but also nourish the soul, foster creativity, and promote a deeper connection with the natural world.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved piece of furniture. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a chair vivarium device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a chair vivarium device that integrates a piece of furniture with a vivarium that can house plants, animals, etc.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a chair vivarium device. The device is comprised of a chair with a built-in vivarium enclosure beneath its seat, designed to accommodate various materials including plants, animals, or decorative elements. The chair frame includes optional elements such as backrests and legs, wherein a seat of the chair doubles as a lid for the vivarium. In one embodiment, the vivarium doubles as the chair's leg structure, wherein the vivarium's environmental conditions can be adjusted through integrated lighting.

In this manner, the chair vivarium device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an improved piece of furniture. More specifically, the device provides a piece of furniture with an integrated vivarium that can house plants, animals, etc. This allows the device to seamlessly blend furniture and nature.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a chair vivarium device comprised of a chair frame with an enclosure underneath a seat of the frame that can be used as a vivarium. The frame may be comprised of at least one leg. In another embodiment, the frame has no legs, wherein the enclosure serves as the legs of the device. The frame is also comprised of at least one seat that attaches to the frame via at least one hinge (or other similar fastener).

The device is also comprised of an enclosure positioned underneath the seat. More specifically, the enclosure is formed by a plurality of sidewalls that extend between each leg and a bottom wall that connects to all side walls. In this embodiment, the seat forms the lid of the enclosure. The enclosure can be used as a vivarium to house material such as but not limited to plants, organic matter, inorganic matter, animals, decorative elements, etc. As a result, the enclosure can be used as a terrarium, aquarium, etc. The enclosure may be illuminated via at least one light powered by at least one battery. At least one button allows a user to configure a brightness level, a color, and an illumination pattern of the light. The light may also include a warming function to warm the enclosure.

Accordingly, the chair vivarium device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved piece of furniture. More specifically, the device provides a piece of furniture with an integrated vivarium that can house plants, animals, etc. This allows the device to seamlessly blend furniture and nature. In this manner, the chair vivarium device overcomes the limitations of existing furniture known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of two potential embodiments of a chair vivarium device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a chair vivarium device of the present invention with the seat open in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a chair vivarium device of the present invention with the seat closed in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of two potential embodiments of a chair vivarium device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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 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 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.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved piece of furniture. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a chair vivarium device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a chair vivarium device that integrates a piece of furniture with a vivarium that can house plants, animals, etc.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a chair vivarium device. The device is comprised of a chair frame with an enclosure underneath a seat of the frame that can be used as a vivarium. The frame may be comprised of at least one leg, or may have no legs, wherein the enclosure serves as the legs of the device. The frame is also comprised of at least one seat that attaches to the frame via at least one hinge (or other similar fastener).

The device is also comprised of an enclosure positioned underneath the seat. The enclosure is formed by a plurality of sidewalls that extend between each leg and a bottom wall that connects to all side walls. In this embodiment, the seat forms the lid of the enclosure. The enclosure can be used as a vivarium to house material such as but not limited to plants, organic matter, inorganic matter, animals, decorative elements, etc. As a result, the enclosure can be used as a terrarium, aquarium, etc. The enclosure may be illuminated via at least one light powered by at least one battery. At least one button allows a user to configure a brightness level, a color, and an illumination pattern of the light. The light may also include a warming function to warm the enclosure.

Accordingly, the chair vivarium device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved piece of furniture. More specifically, the device provides a piece of furniture with an integrated vivarium that can house plants, animals, etc. This allows the device to seamlessly blend furniture and nature. In this manner, the chair vivarium device overcomes the limitations of existing furniture known in the art.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of two potential embodiments of a chair vivarium device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a chair frame 110 with an enclosure 130 underneath a seat 120 of the frame 110 that can be used as a vivarium. The frame 110 may be any style, shape, and configuration of chair frame made from any material. The frame 110 may be comprised of at least one backrest 112 of any type in one embodiment, including a padded or unpadded backrest 112. The backrest 112 may be decorative in one embodiment. The frame 110 is comprised of at least one leg 114 of any style and configuration. In another embodiment, the frame 110 has no legs 114, wherein the enclosure 130 serves as the legs of the device 100. The frame 110 is also comprised of at least one seat 120. The seat 120 attaches to the frame 110 via at least one hinge 116 (or other similar fastener). The seat 120 may be any type of seat configuration included but not limited to a padded or unpadded seat. The seat 120 may be secured to the frame 110 during use via at least one locking member 118 such as but not limited to a lock, a latch, clasp, etc. In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of a double seat 120. The seat 120 may be comprised of at least one handle 121 of any type to aid in lifting.

The device 100 is also comprised of an enclosure 130. The enclosure 130 is generally positioned underneath the seat 120. More specifically, the enclosure 130 is formed by a plurality of sidewalls 132 that extend between each leg 114 and a bottom wall 134 that connects to all side walls 132. In this embodiment, the seat 120 forms the lid of the enclosure 130. The sidewalls 132 and bottom wall 134 are preferably made from a transparent material, but may be made of any material type in different embodiments. In one embodiment, the enclosure 130 is preferably insulated. The enclosure 130 may be any shape in different embodiments.

The enclosure 130 is preferably water-tight and can be used as a vivarium to house material 150 (as seen in FIG. 3) such as but not limited to plants, organic matter, inorganic matter, animals, decorative elements, etc. As a result, the enclosure 130 can be used as a terrarium, aquarium, etc. In one embodiment, the bottom wall 134 (and/or side wall 132) may be comprised of at least one drain 135 of any type that allows water to be drained from the enclosure 130. In a further embodiment, the enclosure 130 may be comprised of at least one water filter 140 of any type.

The enclosure 130 may be illuminated via at least one light 124. The light 124 may be positioned anywhere in the enclosure 130 and/or on a bottom surface 122 of the seat 120, as seen in FIG. 2. The light 124 is powered by at least one battery 126. The battery 126 may be rechargeable or disposable, and may be removable or non-removable from the light 124. In one embodiment, the battery 126 can be recharged via at least one charging port 127 of any type such as but not limited to USB. At least one button 128 allows a user to configure a brightness level, a color, and an illumination pattern of the light 124. The light 124 may also include a warming function to warm the enclosure 130.

An alternative version of the device 100 can be seen in FIG. 4.

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 persons 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 vivarium device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the chair vivarium device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the chair vivarium device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the chair vivarium device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the chair vivarium device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the chair vivarium device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the chair vivarium device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

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 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.

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.