Patent Publication Number: US-8109575-B2

Title: Contoured loveseat

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention relates generally to the field of sexual aid products and more specifically to a contoured loveseat. 
     Sexual intercourse and other sexually arousing activities between two adults have been known to be improved by the aid of supporting furniture or cushions that help the bodies be supported at an ideal height and angle. Each different sexual act requires its own intimate position which can be aided by a specifically shaped and cushioned support structure. 
     A number of novel support structures an cushions for aiding in sexual relations between two people have been described in prior art. Many of the designs involve specially designed adjustable chairs including patents:
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,725,188   U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,154   U.S. Pat. No. 5,389,062   U.S. Pat. No. 5,453,080   U.S. Pat. No. 5,538,001   

     Others resemble bench type apparatus similar to what one might find in a fitness center, including patents:
     D390,664   U.S. Pat. No. 5,443,532   U.S. Pat. No. 6,745,774   U.S. Pat. No. 6,698,431   application number 2003/0126686   

     Still other are designed as cushions without a rigid support structure including patents:
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,987,625   U.S. Pat. No. 6,925,669   

     However, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that none of the prior art shows a contoured loveseat that includes a the convenient storage of a plurality of support cushions within its frame. Additionally, none of the prior art shows a rectilinear design where one side of the loveseat is designed for a male body form and the opposite side of the loveseat is designed for a female body form. Furthermore, none of the prior art shows a contoured loveseat where the width of the seat is designed to allow an individual&#39;s legs to straddle the seat while in a prone position. Finally, none of the prior art shows a design that is aesthetically pleasing and looks at home at the foot of a bed in a standard bedroom. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The primary object of the invention is to provide a contoured, cushion topped support bench for two human bodies that enhances the opportunities for a couple to experience a variety of intimate positions. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide a plurality of supplemental cushions that can be used in combination with the support bench. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide a convenient and decorative way of storing the supplemental cushions within the confines of the support bench. 
     A further object of the invention is to provide a contoured support bench where one side is designed to support a male human body and the opposite side is designed to support a female human body. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide a contoured support bench whose width is designed to allow a person&#39;s legs to straddle the bench. 
     Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. 
     In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a contoured loveseat comprising: an internal support frame forming an elongate rectilinear shape, a pair of matching long rigid parallel side panels, a pair of matching short rigid parallel side panels, a contoured top panel, said short side panels and said contoured top panel covered by a uniformly thick cushion material, said short side panels joining said top panel in a radiused fashion, a plurality of supplemental support cushions, said support cushions capable of being slidably retained within cutout portions in said side panels, and said cutout portions shaped to match the profile of said supplemental cushions. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the invention. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded view of the invention where the supplemental cushions are removed from their housings within the contoured loveseat. 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of the invention 
         FIG. 4  is a top plan view of the invention. 
         FIG. 5  is an end view of the invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. 
     referring now to  FIG. 1  we see a perspective view of the invention  100 . The overall shape is basically rectilinear bench or loveseat design. The loveseat can support one or two human bodies during love making activities. The curvature of the top portion  2 , 4  enhances the opportunities for a couple to experience a variety of intimate positions. There are two parallel long sides  38 ,  39  and two parallel short sides  40 ,  41 . A contoured top is comprised of a male side  2  and a female side  4 . The male side is slightly lower and the female side is slightly higher as will be explained in more detail below. A plurality of supplemental cushions  6 ,  8 ,  10 ,  12  are stored within cutout portions in the side panel  38 . The cutout portions match the shape of the cushions so the cushions are easy to install and remove. When the cushions are installed, they blend with the side panel so that the overall shape  100  looks like a modern piece of furniture that can easily blend with the decor of a person&#39;s bedroom or other personal space within a home, hotel, salon or office. 
       FIG. 2  shows an exploded view with the cushions  6 ,  8 ,  10 ,  12  removed from their storage spaces  14 ,  16 ,  18 ,  20  respectively. The cushions are made of polyfoam and covered with batting and upholstered in a washable fabric. The cushions  6 ,  8 ,  10 ,  12  are designed to be placed on the bench&#39;s contoured top surface  2 ,  4  to create additional opportunities to alter a couple&#39;s position. The semi-circular cushion  6  can be used to support a person who is leaning forward to enhance rear entry by their partner. The semi circular cushion  6  used in conjunction with the wedge cushion  10  can alter the height and angle of support of the bench top  2 ,  4 . The semi-circular cushion  6  can be turned onto its curved surface and be used as a back support. The wedge shaped cushion  10  is also used as a back support. When turned on its angled surface it is useful in altering the pelvic angle of a person lying prone on the top surface  2 ,  4 . The quarter circle cushion  12  can be used as a head support. When used in combination with the wedge cushion  10 , it can alter the height and angle of the pelvis. Cylindrical cushion  8  can be used as a neck support. Alternately, cutout area  16  can be used to store a rolled up towel or folded sheets rather than storing cushion  8 . 
       FIG. 3  shows a side view of the invention  100  with the cushions  6 ,  8 ,  10 ,  12 , in place. Each portion of the contoured top is designed for a specific reason. The left side  2  is designed more for a male person. The right side  4  is designed for a female person. Flat portion  46  is longer than flat portion  48  to accommodate the longer male torso. Radiused portion  24  is smaller than radiused portion  26  because portion  24  is designed to allow a male&#39;s neck and head to tilt back, whereas portion  26  is designed for a female to be able to lean over when she is kneeling on the floor with her torso resting on flat surface  48 . Downward sloping portion  30  is at less of a steep angle than downwardly sloping portion  28  because the lower back portion of a male needs less of a sloping angle, creating less of an arch, than the lower back portion of a female who needs more of an arch. bench side  4  is slightly taller than bench side  2 . Contoured top  2 ,  4  and end panels  40 ,  41  are covered, as indicated by dotted line  22 , with approximately two inches of polyfoam with an additional half inch layer of polybatten zipped into a washable muslin cover which is then zipped into a quality cushion cover. The cushion portion ends at horizontal lines  43 ,  43 A. Hard panels approximately eight inches in height complete the end panels  40 ,  41 . 
       FIG. 4  shows a top plan view of the invention  100 . This view shows the basic rectilinear shape of the loveseat bench  100 . Long sides  38 ,  39  are parallel and short sides  40 ,  41  are parallel. The width of the bench, as shown by dimension arrows  32  is approximately eleven inches, which allows a person&#39;s legs to comfortably straddle the bench while lying in a prone position or while in a sitting position. The overall length of the bench  100  is approximately seventy inches with the male side  2  being approximately thirty-eight inches long and the female side  4  being approximately thirty-two inches long. 
       FIG. 5  shows an end view of the invention  40 . Dimension arrows  36  shows the height of the male side of the bench  10  and is approximately sixteen inches. Dimension arrows  34  shows the height of the female portion of the bench and is approximately seventeen inches. 
     The above description and drawings show that the present loveseat, bench is a novel and useful furniture product that can aid couples in the process of love making. The storage of supplemental cushions within the main structure of the bench is convenient and aesthetically pleasing so that the present invention will blend into a standard home living environment. 
     While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.