WO2005067411A2 - Stadium seat accessory - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the general art of seats, and to the particular field of stadium seats.
- a stadium seat that will permit a user to comfortably sit on the seating provided by a stadium. While the chair art contains several examples of accessories that could be used to support a user, the inventor is not aware of any such device that is easily stored and transported to and from a stadium and yet will provide a comfortable seat for the user. Some accessories are cumbersome to carry and may even include elements that will snag clothing or the like when being transported to the user's seat. Therefore, there is a need for a stadium seat that can be stored in a configuration that is convenient for safe and compact storage and transport . Some accessories are quite complicated to move between a stored configuration and a use configuration. Many snaps, buckles and levers must be operated to make this transition.
- a stadium seat that can be moved between a folded configuration and a use configuration and which includes a back portion and a seat portion as well as hooks that can move between a stored condition and a deployed condition.
- a mechanism movably joins the back portion to the seat portion so the back and seat portions can be moved between the folded configuration and the use configuration.
- Both the seat portion and the back portion have padding so the stadium seat is comfortable.
- the hooks will engage the stadium seating element to maintain the stadium seat securely in position, yet can be moved into the stored condition so the hooks will be out of the way when they are not being used to engage the stadium seating element.
- Using the stadium seat embodying the present invention will permit a user to easily carry the seat and to easily and quickly deploy the seat into a use configuration. Once the seat is mounted on the stadium seating element, the user can comfortably and securely sit for long periods of time with his or her back supported.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stadium seat embodying the present invention in a use configuration.
- Figure 2 is an elevational view taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a detailed view showing anchor hooks of the stadium seat of the present invention in a deployed configuration.
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of the stadium seat embodying the present invention in a folded configuration.
- Accessory 10 comprises a seat section 12 which is adapted to rest on a top surface of a stadium seating element E, such as a bench or a bleacher-type element to support a user in a comfortable position on that seating element.
- a stadium seating element E such as a bench or a bleacher-type element to support a user in a comfortable position on that seating element.
- Seat section 12 includes a first surface 14 which is a top surface when the seat section 12 is in a use condition on the stadium seating element as shown in Figure 1 and a second surface 16 which is a bottom surface when the seat section 12 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element.
- Seat section 12 further includes a first side 18, a second side 20, and a first axis 22 which extends between the first side 18 of the seat section 12 and the second side 20 of the seat section 12.
- Seat section 12 also includes a first end 30 which is a front end when the seat section 12 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, a second end 32 which is a rear end when the seat section 12 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, and a second axis 34 which extends between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12.
- a first guide channel 40 is defined in the first side 18 of the seat section 12 between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12, and a second guide channel 42 is defined in the second side 20 of the seat section 12 between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12.
- a pad element 46 is mounted on the first surface 14 of the seat element 12.
- Pad element 46 can be vinyl or the like and is selected to be comfortable and weather resistant .
- a first hook storage compartment 50 is defined in the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the first side 18 of the seat section 12 and includes a blind-ended bore 52 and a groove 54.
- a second hook storage compartment 56 is defined in the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and includes a blind-ended bore 58 and a groove 60.
- a back section 70 is adapted to support a user's back when in a use configuration as shown in Figure 1.
- Back section 70 includes a first surface 72 which is a front surface when the back section 70 is in a use condition o the stadium seating element and a second surface 74 which is a rear surface when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element .
- Back section 70 further includes a first side 76, a second side 78, and a first axis 80 which extends between the first side 16 of the back section 70 and the second side 78 of the back section 70.
- Back section 70 further includes a first end 84 which is a top end when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, a second end 86 which is a bottom end when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, and a second axis 88 which extends between the first end 84 of the back section 70 and the second end 86 of the back section 70.
- a pad element 100 is mounted on the first surface 72 of the back section 70. Pad element 100 is vinyl or the like and is comfortable and weather resistant.
- a first connecting element 110 is unitary with the first side 76 of the back section 70 and includes a distal end 112 located adjacent to the first channel 40 of the seat section 12.
- a second connecting element 114 is unitary with the second side 78 of the back section 70 and includes a distal end 116 located adjacent to the second channel 42 of the seat section 12.
- a first slide element 120 slidably connects the distal end 112 of the first connecting element 110 to the first guide channel 40 of the seat section 12.
- the first slide element 120 is slidably accommodated in the first guide channel 40 to slide in the directions indicated by double-headed arrow 122 between a first location 124 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12 and a second location 126 adjacent to the first end 30 of the seat section 12.
- a second slide element 130 slidably connects the distal end 116 of the second connecting element 114 to the second guide channel 42 of the seat section 12.
- the second slide element 130 is slidably accommodated in the second guide channel 42 to slide between a first location adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12 and a second location adjacent to the first end 30 of the seat section 12.
- the back section 70 is mounted on the first and second connecting elements 110, 114 to be spaced apart from the seat section 12 when the back section 70 is in the use configuration as shown in Figure 1.
- a first lever arm 140 includes a first end 142 pivotally connected to the first connecting element 110 and a second end 144 pivotally connected to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12.
- First lever arm 140 is pivotal between a first orientation oriented at an oblique angle to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 as shown in Figure 1 and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 as can be understood from Figure 4.
- a second lever arm 150 includes a first end 152 pivotally connected to the second connecting element 114 and a second end 154 pivotally connected to the second side 20 of the seat section 12 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat element 12.
- the second lever arm 150 is pivotal between a first orientation shown in Figure 2 oriented at an oblique angle to the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the second side 20 of the seat section 12.
- a first hook element 160 is adapted to securely engage an edge E x of the stadium seating element when in a use condition and which includes an L-shaped body 162 having a first leg 164 with a proximal end 166 pivotally mounted on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the first side 18 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 168.
- Body 162 further includes a second leg 170 which is on the distal end 168 of the first leg 164 of the first hook element 160 and which extends at a right angle to the first leg 164 of the first hook element 160.
- the first hook element 160 is pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg 170 of the first hook element 160 accommodated in the first hook storage compartment 50 on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a use condition shown in Figure 2 with the second leg 170 of the first hook element 160 spaced apart from the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially parallel to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12.
- a second hook element 180 is adapted to securely engage an edge of a stadium seating element when in a use condition and includes an L-shaped body 182 having a first leg 184 with a proximal end 186 pivotally mounted on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 188.
- the second hook element 180 further includes a second leg 190 which is on the distal end 188 of the first leg 184 of the second hook element 180 and which extends at a right angle to the first leg 184 of the second hook element 180.
- the second hook element 180 is pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg 190 of the second hook element 180 accommodated in the second hook storage compartment 56 on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a use condition shown in Figure 3 with the second leg 190 of the second hook element 180 spaced apart from the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially parallel, to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12.
- a lock unit 200 includes a strap 202 having a proximal end 204 fixed to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 206.
- a buckle-engaging element 208 is on the distal end 206 of the strap 202.
- a buckle 210 is on the second surface 74 of the back section 70.
- the buckle-engaging element 208 is releasably engaged with the buckle 210 to lock the first end 30 of the seat section 12 to the first end 84 of the back section 70 in a stored condition as shown in Figure 4. It is understood that while certain forms of the present invention have been illustrated and described herein, it is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts described and shown.
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Abstract
A seat accessory is used to support a user in a bleacher-type stadium seating element. The accessory includes a padded seat section and a padded back section which are coupled together by a mechanism that permits the sections to be folded together for storage and/or transport, yet which will permit the sections to be set up into a use configuration that accommodates comfortable seating by the user. The seat accessory also includes hooks that can be moved between a stored condition and a use condition and which will securely engage the stadium seating element when in the use condition.
Description
STADIUM SEAT ACCESSORY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the general art of seats, and to the particular field of stadium seats.
2. Discussion of the Related Art Millions of people attend stadium events each year. Many stadiums have bench seating, that is, the stadium provides benches on which spectators sit . Such benches are generally found in the bleacher section. These benches serve a purpose of permitting the stadium to accommodate many more people than would be possible with chairs or chair-like seats which may be found in special club sections or the like. However, benches do not usually have back supporting elements. Thus, a spectator may become uncomfortable after a short time due to the lack of back support. This is especially the case if the person has a back problem. In fact, the discomfort of such stadium seating elements often is a factor used by a potential spectator to decide not to attend an event in a stadium. Therefore, there is a need for a stadium seat that will permit a user to comfortably sit on the seating provided by a stadium.
While the chair art contains several examples of accessories that could be used to support a user, the inventor is not aware of any such device that is easily stored and transported to and from a stadium and yet will provide a comfortable seat for the user. Some accessories are cumbersome to carry and may even include elements that will snag clothing or the like when being transported to the user's seat. Therefore, there is a need for a stadium seat that can be stored in a configuration that is convenient for safe and compact storage and transport . Some accessories are quite complicated to move between a stored configuration and a use configuration. Many snaps, buckles and levers must be operated to make this transition. Such complicated maneuvers may discourage use of such items, especially if the user is arriving late to the event and must take his or her seat during the event. In such a situation, the spectator will wish to sit down as quickly as possible so as to not block the view of other spectators. Such a situation is not conducive to operating a stadium seat accessory that is complicated and may require several movements to open. Therefore, there is a need for a stadium seat that can be quickly and easily moved between a stored configuration and a use configuration. One of the most important aspects of any seat that
will be used for a great length of time is the support of the user's back. Long periods of sitting with no back support are not only uncomfortable, they may be dangerous for someone with deficiencies in their back muscles or back structure. The discomfort may even detract from the person's enjoyment of the event being attended. Therefore, there is a need for a stadium seat that securely supports a user's back.
PRINCIPAL OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is a main object of the present invention to provide a stadium seat that will permit a user to comfortably sit on the seating provided by a stadium. It is another object of the present invention to provide a stadium seat that can be stored in a configuration that is convenient for safe and compact storage and transport . It is another object of the present invention to provide a stadium seat that can be quickly and easily moved between a stored configuration and a use configuration. It is another object of the present invention to provide a stadium seat that securely supports a user' s back.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION These, and other, objects are achieved by a stadium seat that can be moved between a folded configuration and a use configuration and which includes a back portion and a seat portion as well as hooks that can move between a stored condition and a deployed condition. A mechanism movably joins the back portion to the seat portion so the back and seat portions can be moved between the folded configuration and the use configuration. Both the seat portion and the back portion have padding so the stadium seat is comfortable. The hooks will engage the stadium seating element to maintain the stadium seat securely in position, yet can be moved into the stored condition so the hooks will be out of the way when they are not being used to engage the stadium seating element. Using the stadium seat embodying the present invention will permit a user to easily carry the seat and to easily and quickly deploy the seat into a use configuration. Once the seat is mounted on the stadium seating element, the user can comfortably and securely sit for long periods of time with his or her back supported.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stadium seat embodying the present invention in a use configuration.
Figure 2 is an elevational view taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a detailed view showing anchor hooks of the stadium seat of the present invention in a deployed configuration. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the stadium seat embodying the present invention in a folded configuration.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings . Referring to the Figures, it can be understood that the present invention is embodied in a stadium seating accessory 10. Accessory 10 comprises a seat section 12 which is adapted to rest on a top surface of a stadium seating element E, such as a bench or a bleacher-type element to support a user in a comfortable position on that seating element. Seat section 12 includes a first surface 14 which is a top surface when the seat section 12 is in a use condition on the stadium seating element as shown in Figure 1 and a second surface 16 which is a bottom surface when the seat section 12 is in the use condition
on the stadium seating element. Seat section 12 further includes a first side 18, a second side 20, and a first axis 22 which extends between the first side 18 of the seat section 12 and the second side 20 of the seat section 12. Seat section 12 also includes a first end 30 which is a front end when the seat section 12 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, a second end 32 which is a rear end when the seat section 12 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, and a second axis 34 which extends between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12. A first guide channel 40 is defined in the first side 18 of the seat section 12 between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12, and a second guide channel 42 is defined in the second side 20 of the seat section 12 between the first end 30 of the seat section 12 and the second end 32 of the seat section 12. A pad element 46 is mounted on the first surface 14 of the seat element 12. Pad element 46 can be vinyl or the like and is selected to be comfortable and weather resistant . A first hook storage compartment 50 is defined in the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the
first side 18 of the seat section 12 and includes a blind-ended bore 52 and a groove 54. . A second hook storage compartment 56 is defined in the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and includes a blind-ended bore 58 and a groove 60. A back section 70 is adapted to support a user's back when in a use configuration as shown in Figure 1. Back section 70 includes a first surface 72 which is a front surface when the back section 70 is in a use condition o the stadium seating element and a second surface 74 which is a rear surface when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element . Back section 70 further includes a first side 76, a second side 78, and a first axis 80 which extends between the first side 16 of the back section 70 and the second side 78 of the back section 70. Back section 70 further includes a first end 84 which is a top end when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, a second end 86 which is a bottom end when the back section 70 is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, and a second axis 88 which extends between the first end 84 of the back section 70 and the second end 86 of the back section 70.
A pad element 100 is mounted on the first surface 72 of the back section 70. Pad element 100 is vinyl or the like and is comfortable and weather resistant. A first connecting element 110 is unitary with the first side 76 of the back section 70 and includes a distal end 112 located adjacent to the first channel 40 of the seat section 12. A second connecting element 114 is unitary with the second side 78 of the back section 70 and includes a distal end 116 located adjacent to the second channel 42 of the seat section 12. A first slide element 120 slidably connects the distal end 112 of the first connecting element 110 to the first guide channel 40 of the seat section 12. The first slide element 120 is slidably accommodated in the first guide channel 40 to slide in the directions indicated by double-headed arrow 122 between a first location 124 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12 and a second location 126 adjacent to the first end 30 of the seat section 12. A second slide element 130 slidably connects the distal end 116 of the second connecting element 114 to the second guide channel 42 of the seat section 12. The second slide element 130 is slidably accommodated in the second guide channel 42 to slide between a first location adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12 and
a second location adjacent to the first end 30 of the seat section 12. The back section 70 is mounted on the first and second connecting elements 110, 114 to be spaced apart from the seat section 12 when the back section 70 is in the use configuration as shown in Figure 1. A first lever arm 140 includes a first end 142 pivotally connected to the first connecting element 110 and a second end 144 pivotally connected to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat section 12. First lever arm 140 is pivotal between a first orientation oriented at an oblique angle to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 as shown in Figure 1 and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the first side 18 of the seat section 12 as can be understood from Figure 4. A second lever arm 150 includes a first end 152 pivotally connected to the second connecting element 114 and a second end 154 pivotally connected to the second side 20 of the seat section 12 adjacent to the second end 32 of the seat element 12. The second lever arm 150 is pivotal between a first orientation shown in Figure 2 oriented at an oblique angle to the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the second side 20 of the seat section 12.
A first hook element 160 is adapted to securely engage an edge Ex of the stadium seating element when in a use condition and which includes an L-shaped body 162 having a first leg 164 with a proximal end 166 pivotally mounted on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the first side 18 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 168. Body 162 further includes a second leg 170 which is on the distal end 168 of the first leg 164 of the first hook element 160 and which extends at a right angle to the first leg 164 of the first hook element 160. As indicated in Figure 2 by double-headed- arrow 172, the first hook element 160 is pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg 170 of the first hook element 160 accommodated in the first hook storage compartment 50 on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a use condition shown in Figure 2 with the second leg 170 of the first hook element 160 spaced apart from the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially parallel to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12. A second hook element 180 is adapted to securely engage an edge of a stadium seating element when in a use condition and includes an L-shaped body 182 having a first leg 184 with a proximal end 186 pivotally mounted
on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 near the second side 20 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 188. The second hook element 180 further includes a second leg 190 which is on the distal end 188 of the first leg 184 of the second hook element 180 and which extends at a right angle to the first leg 184 of the second hook element 180. The second hook element 180 is pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg 190 of the second hook element 180 accommodated in the second hook storage compartment 56 on the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a use condition shown in Figure 3 with the second leg 190 of the second hook element 180 spaced apart from the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and extending essentially parallel, to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12. A lock unit 200 includes a strap 202 having a proximal end 204 fixed to the second surface 16 of the seat section 12 and a distal end 206. A buckle-engaging element 208 is on the distal end 206 of the strap 202. A buckle 210 is on the second surface 74 of the back section 70. The buckle-engaging element 208 is releasably engaged with the buckle 210 to lock the first end 30 of the seat section 12 to the first end 84 of the back section 70 in a stored condition as shown in Figure 4.
It is understood that while certain forms of the present invention have been illustrated and described herein, it is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts described and shown.
Claims
1. A stadium seating accessory comprising: a) a seat section which is adapted to rest on a top surface of a stadium seating element, such as a bench or a bleacher-type element, and which includes (1) a first surface which is a top surface when said seat section is in a use condition on the stadium seating element,
(2) a second surface which is a bottom surface when said seat section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element,
(3) a first side,
(4) a second side,
(5) a first axis which extends between the first side of said seat section and the second side of said seat section,
(6) a first end which is a front end when said seat section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element,
(7) a second end which- is a rear end when said seat section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element,
(8) a second axis which extends between the first end of said seat section and the second end of said seat section,
(9) a first guide channel defined in the first side of said seat section between the first end of said seat section and the second end of said seat section,
(10) a second guide channel defined in the second side of said seat section between the first end of said seat section and the second end of said seat section,
(11) a pad element mounted on the first surface of said seat element,
(12) a first hook storage compartment defined in the second surface of said seat section near the first side of said seat section, the first hook storage compartment including a blind-ended bore and a groove; and
(13) a second hook storage compartment defined in the second surface of said seat section near the second side of said seat section, the second hook storage compartment including a blind-ended bore and a groove; a back section which is adapted to support a user's back when in a use configuration, and
which includes (1) a first surface which is a front surface when said back section is in a use condition on the stadium seating element, (2) a second surface which is a rear surface when said back section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, (3) a first side, (4) a second side, (5) a first axis which extends between the first side of said back section and the- second side of said back section, (6) a first end which is a top end when said back section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element,
(7) a second end which is a bottom end when said back section is in the use condition on the stadium seating element, (8) a second axis which extends between the first end of said back section and the second end of said back section, and
(9) a pad element mounted on the first surface of said back element; a first connecting element which is unitary with the first side of said back section and which includes a distal end located adjacent to
the first channel of said seat section; d) a second connecting element which is unitary with the second side of said back section and which includes a distal end located adjacent to the second channel of said seat section; e) a first slide element which slidably connects the distal end of -said first connecting element to the first guide channel of said seat section, said first slide element being slidably accommodated in said first guide channel to slide between a first location adjacent to the second end of said seat section and a second location adjacent to the first end of said seat section; f) a second slide element which slidably connects the distal end of said second connecting element to the second guide channel of said seat section, said second slide element being slidably accommodated in the second guide channel to slide between a first location adjacent to the second end of said seat section and a second location adjacent to the first end of said seat section; g) said back section being mounted on said first and second connecting elements to be spaced apart from said seat section when said back
section is in the use configuration; h) a first lever arm which includes a first end pivotally connected to said first connecting element and a second end pivotally connected to the first side of said seat section adjacent to the second end of said seat element, said first lever arm being pivotal between a first orientation oriented at an oblique angle to the first side of said seat section and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the first side of said seat section; i) a second lever arm which includes a first end pivotally connected to said second connecting element and a second end pivotally connected to the second side of said seat section adjacent to the second end of said seat element, said second lever arm being pivotal between a first orientation oriented at an oblique angle to the second side of said seat section and a second orientation oriented essentially parallel to the second side of said seat section; j ) a first hook element which is adapted to securely engage an edge of a stadium seating element when in a use condition and which includes an L-shaped body having a first leg with a proximal end pivotally mounted on the
second surface of said seat section near the first side of said seat section and a distal end, a second leg which is on the distal end of the first leg of said first hook element and which extends at a right angle to the first leg of said first hook element, the first hook element being pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg of said first hook element accommodated in the first hook storage compartment on the second surface of said seat section and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface of said seat section and a use condition with the second leg of said first hook spaced apart from the second surface of said seat section and extending essentially parallel to the second surface of said seat section; and a second hook element which is adapted to securely engage an edge of a stadium seating element when in a use condition and which includes an L-shaped body having a first leg with a proximal end pivotally mounted on the second surface of said seat section near the second side of said seat section and a distal end, a second leg which is on the distal end of the first leg of said second hook element and
which extends at a right angle to the first leg of said second hook element, the second hook element being pivotally movable between a stored condition with the second leg of said second hook element accommodated in the second hook storage compartment on the second surface of said seat section and extending essentially perpendicular to the second surface of said seat section and a use condition with the second leg of said second hook spaced apart from the second surface of said seat section and extending essentially parallel to the second surface of said seat section; and 1) a lock unit which includes (1) a strap having a proximal end fixed to the second surface of said seat section and a distal end, and a buckle-engaging element on the distal end of said strap, and (2) a buckle on the second surface of said back section, the buckle-engaging element being releasably engaged with the buckle to lock the first end of said seat section to the first end of said back section in a stored condition.
A stadium seating accessory comprising: a) a seat section which is adapted to rest on a top surface of a stadium seating element, such as a bench or a bleacher-type element; b) a back section which is adapted to support a user's back when in a use configuration; c) a mechanical connection movably connecting said back section to said seat section to move between a stored condition with said back section located in contact with said seat section and a use condition with said back section spaced apart from said seat section and oriented at an angle to said seat section; d) two hook elements on said seat section which are each movably mounted on said seat section to move between a stored condition and a use condition, with each hook element being located to engage an edge of a stadium seating element in the use condition; and e) a lock unit which releasably locks said back section to said seat section in the stored condition.
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