US64694A - Improved folding seat - Google Patents

A. M. oLDs, or NEW YORK, N.' Y. Letters Patent No. 64,694, dated llfay 14, 1867; antedated May 5, 1867.

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TO ALL WIOM'IT MAY CONCEBN:

Be it known that I, A. M. OLDS,vof New York, of the Acounty and State of the same name, have invented a new and improved Pocket Adjustable Seat; and I do hereby declare that the following is'a full and exact description thereof, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon. In said drawings- Figure 1 is a perspective view of this invention distended.

Figure 2 is a part of the lower section of a leg. g

Figure 3 is a plane top view of a leg, with a. portion of the seat attached.

Figure 4 is a plane top view of the metallicvbancl E.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the ring B.

Similar letters of reference indicate like parts.

This invention consists in constructing a chair or seatvin sliding sections, so that itlniay be adjusted compactly for carrying in the pocket when desired.

A A A are the legs, the upper section being constructed in a tubular form for receiving the lower section when compactly adjusted. B B B are rings or fcrrules, with eyes C C corresponding with the pivots D D on the metallic band E. The projecting portion of said rings F slides in the grooves H ofthe lower section of tho legs, and holds them in the required position, resting in the angle at 1 when extended. L L L are plugs for securing the seat M to the legs. The seat is constructed of webbing or canvas, and is secured at its angular 4points by means of the plugs L L L, in connection with glue or its equivalent. The legs may be constructed of hardwood or tubing. The band E and rings B B B, which may be of iron or brass, are so moulded that the castings require no fitting up, so that when said rings are driven on to their place, the pivots D D of the band E are prevented from working out of place by the shoulders of the tenons which they come in contact with. Y

To adjust the seat for use, draw out the lower section of the legs to the full extent, and turn to the right, open, and the seat is at once formed, making it n very desirable article, not only for the excursionist, but for home gatherings. Another important 'feature is the' choapness of manufacture, which will enable all classes to avail themselves of its convenience.

I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent-- 1. The combination of the legs A A A, band E, and rings B B B, arranged substantially as and for the.

purposes set forth.

2; The combination of the legs A A A, plugs L L L, and seat M, substantially as and for the purposes described.

A. M. OLDS.

Witnesses;

M. M. LIVINGSTON, J. W.-HAwxnURsr.'