Patent ID: 8205942
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. An open-backed seat frame for semi-permanent attachment to a stadium bench supported on a stadium riser, the seat frame comprising: bench-engaging support arms having each a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion of said bench-engaging support arms including forward hooks configured to engage the stadium bench to which said seat frame is attachable, said forward hooks comprising a lower prong integrally connected to one of said bench-engaging support arms through an intermediate upright; upright support members that connect to said bench-engaging support arms, said upright support members oriented substantially perpendicularly to said bench-engaging support arms, said upright support members having an upper portion, a midpoint and a lower portion, each of said upright support members integrally formed with the bench-engaging support arm to which it connects; an open area defining a vertical plane between said upper portions of upright support members that is devoid of any cross beams; a seat frame securing strap for securing said seat frame to said stadium bench; mounting receptacles configured to receive the seat frame securing strap for securing said seat frame to said stadium bench; said upright support members each including an upright bar and a rounded upper end formed by a bend in said upright bar, and wherein said rounded upper ends are coplanar with a substantially vertical plane occupied by the upright support members.