Abstract:
A system and method for converting a yoga chair into a chair is herein disclosed. Specifically the yoga chair comprising a seat, wherein said seat comprises a flat surface capable of supporting a user&#39;s body in a yoga position, a base, and a quick release system that connects said seat to said base. In one embodiment, the quick release system can comprise a snap mechanism. In another embodiment, the quick release system can further comprise a plate comprising a plate orifice, wherein the base comprises a shaft. In another embodiment, quick release system can comprise a shaft cap that mates with a shaft on base.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    This disclosure relates to a system and method for converting the upper seat of an office chair seat with a removable yoga seat. 
         [0002]    Today, many people practice the art of yoga as a way of life to promote good health, and proper discipline. Some yoga followers are individuals who spend several hours a day in front of a computer doing work, surfing the net, studying and/or doing other desk jobs, thereby spending long hours sitting on an office chair at a desk. Instead of sitting at a standard sitting position, many yoga practitioners prefer sitting at a cross-legged or lotus position. The strain of working at an uncomfortable position can also result to lack of concentration and reduce performance. However, sitting at a lotus position on an office chair can be difficult as well as uncomfortable, due to the limited seating space. 
         [0003]    Instead, some individuals may opt to use a yoga chair. However, this wouldn&#39;t be a great option for working individuals who interacts or meets with a client, as using a yoga chair during meetings would look very unprofessional and disrespectful. Another option would be to buy or own both an office chair and a yoga chair, but not only will it be expensive but also it would be inconvenient and can consume and require larger area. Additionally, switching and moving from one chair to another can be inconvenient and time-consuming. 
         [0004]    As such it would be useful to have an improved system and method for a removable yoga seat. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    A system and method for converting a yoga chair into a chair is herein disclosed. Specifically the yoga chair comprising a seat, wherein said seat comprises a flat surface capable of supporting a user&#39;s body in a yoga position, a base, and a quick release system that connects said seat to said base. In one embodiment, the quick release system comprises a snap mechanism, said snap mechanism comprising a socket; and a protruding member comprising a catch, said protruding member linkable to said socket. In another embodiment, the quick release system can further comprise a plate comprising a plate orifice, further wherein said base comprises a shaft, wherein said shaft mates with said plate orifice. The base can comprise a shaft, further wherein said quick release system further comprises a shaft cap, wherein said shaft cap fits over a portion of said shaft. The base can further comprise a plurality of castor wheels. The yoga chair comprises one or more sides each connected to said seat, said sides each angling less than twenty degrees from said seat. In one embodiment, the seat can be circular or predominantly rectangular. 
         [0006]    A method for converting a chair into a yoga chair is further disclosed. Specifically, the method comprises attaching a yoga seat to a base with a quick release mechanism, removing said yoga seat from said base by releasing said quick release mechanism, and attaching a second seat to said base using a second quick release mechanism. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]      FIG. 1  illustrates a yoga chair that can comprise a yoga seat, and a base. 
           [0008]      FIG. 2A  illustrates how a yoga seat can be attached to a base through snap mechanism. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2B  illustrates a closer view of a snap mechanism. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3A  illustrates how a yoga seat can be attached to a base through a concave insert. 
           [0011]      FIG. 3B  illustrates a closer view of a concave insert. 
           [0012]      FIG. 4A  illustrates how a yoga seat can be attached to a base through a shaft cap. 
           [0013]      FIG. 4B  illustrates a closer view of a shaft cap. 
           [0014]      FIG. 5A  illustrates a yoga seat which can further comprise a seat, and one or more sides. 
           [0015]      FIG. 5B  illustrates an embodiment of a seat having a flat and round top. 
           [0016]      FIG. 6  illustrates an embodiment of an office chair attached to a base. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0017]    Described herein is a system and method for a removable yoga seat. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers&#39; specific goals (e.g., compliance with system-and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein. 
         [0018]      FIG. 1  illustrates a yoga chair  100  which can comprise a yoga seat  101 , and a base  102 . For purposes of this disclosure, yoga chair  100  can be made of any desired materials which include but are not limited to wood, plastics, cushions, and/or metals. As such, yoga chair  100  can be designed in any form, shape, and/or size. Further, base  102  can be the lower portion of an office chair. In one embodiment, base  102  can be any standard office chair base. In another embodiment, base  102  can be a customized office chair base designed to be mateable with yoga seat  101 . Further, base  102  can comprise a cylindrical shaft  103 , one or more base legs  104 , and/or a plurality of wheel  105  which can be designed to support, and balance the weight of a user and yoga seat  101 . For purposes of this device cylindrical shaft  103  can be a rod that joins yoga seat  101  and base  102  of yoga chair  100 . As such, cylindrical shaft  103  can be a gas lift or spring which is covered with a metallic telescoping cover to form a column. In one embodiment, top edge of cylindrical shaft  103  can be designed to have ridges resembling a screw. In another embodiment, top edge of cylindrical shaft  102  can be flat and does not comprise of ridges. Base legs  104  can be the extended lower portion of base  102  which can be used to balance and support yoga seat  101 . In one embodiment, base legs  104  can be flat and directly touch the floor. In another embodiment, base legs  104  can comprise plurality of castor wheels  105 . As such, yoga chair  100  can be easily moved or glide from one place to another. 
         [0019]    Further for purposes of this disclosure, yoga seat  101  can be detached from base  102 . As such, an upper seat of a standard office chair can be placed onto base  102  to replace yoga seat  101 , and vice versa. In an embodiment wherein base  102  can be customized to fit yoga seat  101 , upper seat of a standard office chair can also be mateable with base  102 . 
         [0020]      FIG. 2A  illustrates how yoga seat  101  can be attached to base  102  through a snap mechanism  201 . Snap mechanism  201  can be any fastening device that can comprise a pair of interlocking parts, including a socket and a protruding member comprising a catch, where protruding member is linkable to the socket. Further, snap mechanism  201  can comprise a male snap  202  and a female snap  203 . Male snap  202  can be the part of snap mechanism  201  that comprises a protruding part or a snapper. While, female snap  203  can comprise an orifice that can securely hold male snap  202 . In such embodiment, male snap  202  can be attached to yoga seat  101  while, female snap  203  can be attached to cylindrical shaft  103 . As such, yoga seat  101  can be pushed against base  102  therefore attaching male snap  202  and female snap  203  together. 
         [0021]      FIG. 2B  illustrates a closer view of a snap mechanism  201 . Snap mechanism  201  can comprise a casing  204 , and a plate  205 . Casing  204  can be an enclosed housing comprising a one or more male snap  202 . Further, one side of casing  202  can be permanently attached to yoga seat  101  through a weld, adhesives, fastener devices, and/or any bonding materials. Plate  205  can be a durable flat surface which can comprise one or more female snap  203  and shaft guide  206 . Shaft guide  206  can be an orifice wherein cylindrical shaft  103  can be permanently attached. Female snaps  203  can be placed at the opposite edge of plate  205 . As such, casing  204  can be matable with plate  205 . Furthermore, male snap  202  can comprise a snap insert  207  and a button  208 . As such, when male snap  202  is pushed towards female snap  203 , button  208  can retract and fit into the orifice of female snap  203 . Pushing male snap  202  further can push button  207  out of the female snap  203 . In such scenario, snap insert  207  can be held inside and/or in between orifice of female snap  203 . Further, male snap  202  returns to its original protruding form therefore locking plate  205  into casing  204 . 
         [0022]      FIG. 3A  illustrates how yoga seat  101  can be attached to base  102  through a concave insert  301 . In an embodiment wherein the top edge of cylindrical shaft  103  comprises ridges, cylindrical shaft  103  can be inserted and screwed into concave insert  301 . As such, yoga seat  101  can be rotated and/or twisted into cylindrical shaft  103  until yoga seat  101  is securely attached to base  102 . Furthermore, when detaching yoga seat  101  from base  102 , yoga seat  101  can be rotated in the opposite direction to loosen attachment from base  102 . 
         [0023]      FIG. 3B  illustrates a closer view of concave insert  301 . Concave insert  301  can comprise an insert plate  302 . Insert plate  302  can be made of any durable material such as metal, wood, and/or hard plastic material. Further, one side of insert plate  302  can be permanently attached to yoga seat  101  through a weld, adhesives, fastener devices, and/or any bonding materials. Concave insert  301  can be a cylindrical column comprising an insert orifice  303 . As such, insert orifice  303  can comprise of ridges  304  forming in the inner surface of insert orifice  303 . Ridges  304  can be a narrow spiral elevation which can be used to lock and hold one end of cylindrical shaft  103  securely. Moreover, insert orifice  303  can be matable with cylindrical shaft  103 . 
         [0024]      FIG. 4A  illustrates how yoga seat  101  can be attached to base  102  through shaft cap  401 . In such embodiment, yoga seat  101  can be attached to base  102  through insertion method. As such, yoga seat  101  can be attached to base  102  by inserting cylindrical shaft  103  and pushing it into shaft cap  401 . Further, yoga seat  101  can be detached from base  102  by pulling yoga seat  101  away from base  102 . 
         [0025]    For purposes of this device, shaft cap  401  can use any type of locking mechanisms to ensure that joined parts of yoga seat  101 , and base  102  are securely fastened. Locking methods mentioned can include but are not limited to flip-lock mechanism, wing-lock mechanism, or twist-lock mechanism. Further, locking mechanism mentioned herein can be easily unlocked, and can be done with a simple flip, or twist. 
         [0026]      FIG. 4B  illustrates a closer view of shaft cap  401 . Shaft cap  401  can comprise a ring plate  402 . Ring plate  402  can be made of any durable material such as metal, wood, and/or hard plastic material. Further, ring plate  402  can be used to connect yoga seat  101 , and base  102 . As such, one side of ring plate  402  can be permanently attached at the bottom side of yoga seat  101  through a weld, adhesives, fastener devices, and/or any bonding materials. Further, the other side of plate  402  is where shaft cap  401  can be attached. Shaft cap  401  can be a cylindrical column comprising an orifice which can be matable with cylindrical shaft  103 . As such, shaft cap  401  can be used to securely hold yoga seat  101  to base  102 . 
         [0027]    For purposes of this disclosure, shaft cap  401  can be designed to be deep, and tight enough to ensure that cylindrical shaft  103  can be inserted securely unto yoga seat  101 . Further, in one embodiment the inner portion of shaft cap  401  can be designed to consist of rubber, wax, and or any elastic material. As such, shaft cap  401  can tightly hold cylindrical shaft  103  in place. Additionally, elastic materials inside shaft cap  401  ensures that yoga seat  101  does not get easily dislodged from base  102  when a user stands up, move, or changes seat position. 
         [0028]      FIG. 5A  illustrates yoga seat  101  comprising one or more sides  501 . For purposes of this disclosure, yoga chair  101  can be a surface that provides primary support a user&#39;s body. Sides  501  can support the legs when a person is sitting in a half lotus position. In such embodiment, yoga chair  101  can be a flat seat surface wherein sides  501  can be laterally raised. As such, the upper body weight of a person sitting in a lotus position can be supported by yoga chair  101  while the legs can be laterally raised and held at certain angle. In one embodiment, sides can angle up at twenty degrees or less from the horizon. In another embodiment, sides can angle up at thirty degrees or less from the horizon. 
         [0029]      FIG. 5B  illustrates an embodiment yoga chair  101  having a flat top with no sides  501 . In such embodiment, yoga chair  101  can be circular, oval or rectangular in shape, and designed to support the upper body weight of a person. Flat round top of yoga chair  101  in this embodiment can allow a person to sit in a full lotus position, wherein the knees can be pointed towards the ground. Yoga chair  101  can be cushioned, rubberized or padded to provide comfort for the user. In one embodiment, sides  501  can be permanently attached to yoga chair  101  through a weld, adhesives, and/or any bonding materials. In another embodiment, sides  501  can be attached to yoga chair  101  through any fastener devices which include but are not limited to nails, screws, and/or hinges. In another embodiment, yoga chair  101  and sides  501  can be one unibody. 
         [0030]      FIG. 6  illustrates an upper seat  601  of an office chair attached into base  102 . In one embodiment, when yoga seat  101  is detached from base  102 , upper seat  601  can be attached into base  102 . As such, upper seat  601  can be used and function as a standard office chair. Such flexibility allows a user to have a chair for enjoying yoga positioning but also a more traditional chair as moments deem appropriate. 
         [0031]    Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”