Patent Publication Number: US-11389358-B2

Title: Portable frame

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/531,779, filed on Aug. 5, 2019, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/813,769, filed on Nov. 15, 2017, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/422,642, filed on Nov. 16, 2016; the contents of each of the aforementioned applications is fully incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The subject matter described herein generally relates to a portable frame with armrests, which, by way of a non-limiting example, can be used together with and/or for armless and/or inadequately armed furniture, such as an armless and/or inadequately armed chair, armless and/or inadequately armed couch, armless and/or inadequately armed bed, and/or the like, and/or as a standalone structure, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     BACKGROUND 
     A large number of public establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, offices, and waiting rooms at hospitals and clinician offices, use armless or inadequately armed furniture, such as armless or inadequately armed chairs. Armless or inadequately armed furniture is found in many homes as well. The increasing use of armless or inadequately armed furniture is prompted by space and cost savings, and, in some cases, aesthetic considerations. The frequent use of armless or inadequately armed furniture has been detrimental to persons in wheelchairs, who are potentially capable of transferring to a regular seating, as well as persons who use walkers, rollators, or other assistive aids, other handicapped or disabled persons, and the elderly and the infirm. Such persons find it difficult, if not impossible, to gain access to and use such furniture because it lacks armrests which would enable such persons to balance and support themselves while they are seeking to sit down on, or to stand up from, such furniture. To support and balance themselves while attempting to sit or stand, such persons often need to hold onto the armrests of that furniture. Thus, there is a need for a portable frame having armrests, which can be used to easily and/or temporarily modify an armless and/or inadequately armed furniture without using much space while still satisfying aesthetic considerations. The portable frame can also be used for any other purposes, including, but not limited to support, motion, etc. 
     SUMMARY 
     In some implementations, the current subject matter relates to a portable frame apparatus. The apparatus can include a frame that can include a first support member and a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member can be configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member can form a rigid structure that can provide support to a user of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the current subject matter can include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the connecting member can be rigidly coupled to the first and second support members. In alternate implementations, the connecting member can be rotatably coupled to at least one of the first and second support members. 
     In some implementations, each support member can include a front portion, a rear portion, a top portion, and a base portion. The front portion can be configured to be coupled to the top and rear portions and the base portion can be configured to be coupled to the top and rear portions and disposed opposite the top portion. The connecting member can be configured to be coupled to the rear portions of the support members. 
     In some implementations, at least one of the front portion, the rear portion, the top portion, the base portion, and the connecting member can be configured to be expandable. 
     In some implementations, the user of the portable frame apparatus can be configured to contact at least one of the top portions of the support members during use of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the front, rear, top, and base portions of each support member can form an integral rigid structure. In alternate implementations, at least one of the front, rear, top, and base portions of one of the support members can include a pivoting joint configured to pivotally connect to another portion of the same support member. 
     In some implementations, the top portion can include a cover member configured to be coupled to the top portion. The cover member can be configured to provide at least one of the following: a comfort to the user using the portable frame apparatus, preventing slipping by the user during use of the portable frame apparatus, and/or any combination thereof. 
     In some implementations, the base portion can include a base cover member configured to be coupled to the base portion. The base cover member can be configured provide at least one of the following: increase stability of the portable frame apparatus during use, increase traction of the portable frame apparatus during use and any combinations thereof. 
     In some implementations, the base portion can include at least one wheel rotatably coupled to the base portion, thereby providing mobility to the portable frame apparatus. Further, the base portion can include at least one braking member configured to apply braking to the at least one wheel to prevent movement of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the rear portion of each support member can include a first rear portion and a second rear portion. The first rear portions of the first and second support members can be configured to be coupled to a first connecting member. The second rear portions of the first and second support members can be configured to be coupled to a second connecting member. Further, the first and second connecting members can be configured to be separate from each other, thereby creating a gap between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. 
     In some implementations, a distance between the front portions of the support members can be greater than or equal to a distance between the rear portions of the support members. In alternate implementations, a distance between the top portions of the support members can be less than or equal to a distance between the base portions of the support members. In further alternate implementations, a distance between the front portions of the support members can be greater than or equal to a distance between the rear portions of the support members as well as a distance between the top portions of the support members can be less than or equal to a distance between the base portions of the support members. 
     In some implementations, the height of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 20 inches to approximately 30 inches. The width of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 14 inches to 30 inches. The length of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 14 inches to 25 inches. 
     In some implementations, at least a portion of the portable frame apparatus can be manufactured from at least one of the following: aluminum, metal, steel, wood, fiberglass, plastic, alloy, composite material, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to be placed adjacent to an object being used by the user thereby providing arm support to the user. In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to provide support to the user while the user is performing at least one of the following: standing, sitting, lying down, exercising, crawling, and any combination thereof. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can include another connecting member. The other connecting member can be separate from the connecting member and can be configured to be separately coupled to the first and second support members. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to be stackable with at least another portable support apparatus. 
     In some implementations, at least one dimension of at least one of the first support member, the second support member, and the connecting member can be configured to be adjustable. 
     In some implementations, the current subject matter relates to a method of using a portable frame apparatus. The method can include providing the portable frame apparatus described above, positioning the portable frame apparatus adjacent to an external object utilized by a user, and providing, using the portable frame apparatus, support to the user while utilizing the external object. 
     The details of one or more variations of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles associated with the disclosed implementations. In the drawings, 
         FIGS. 1A-1I  illustrate various views of an exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIGS. 2A-2E  illustrate various views of another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter, 
         FIGS. 3A-3C  illustrate various views of exemplary nesting portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIGS. 4A-4C  illustrate various views of another exemplary nesting portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIGS. 5A-5B  illustrate portions of the exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIGS. 6A-6D  illustrate various views of yet another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIGS. 7A-7C  illustrate various views of yet another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter, 
         FIG. 8  illustrates another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIG. 9  illustrates yet another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIG. 10  illustrates yet another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; 
         FIG. 11  illustrates yet another exemplary portable frame support apparatus, according to some implementations of the current subject matter; and 
         FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary method, according to some implementations of the current subject matter. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     To address the above and potentially other deficiencies of currently available solutions, one or more implementations of the current subject matter provide methods, systems, articles or manufacture, and the like that can, among other possible advantages, provide systems, devices, and associated methods for a portable support frame with one or more armrests. 
       FIGS. 1A-1I  illustrate an exemplary portable support frame apparatus  100 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter.  FIG. 1A  illustrates a perspective view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1B  illustrates a rear view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1C —a side view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1D —top view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1E —a folded perspective view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1F —a folded rear view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1G —a folded side view of the apparatus  100 ;  FIG. 1H —a folded top view of the apparatus  100 ; and  FIG. 1I —an exploded perspective view of the apparatus  100   
     Referring to  FIG. 1A , the apparatus  100  is shown in an expanded (e.g., unfolded) state. The apparatus  100  can include a frame  101 , which in turn, can include a first support member  105   a , a second support member  105   b , and at least one connecting member  102  ( a, b ). As shown in  FIG. 1A , the apparatus  100  can include two connecting members  102 . Alternatively, a single and/or multiple connecting members  102  can be used. Further, the apparatus  100  can include one or more support members  105  (i.e., the current subject matter is not limited to two support members shown in  FIG. 1A ). The connecting member  102  can be configured to couple to the first support member  105   a  and to the second support member  105   b  using a connection  109  ( a, b ), respectively. In some implementations, the coupling and/or connection  109  ( a, b ) of the connecting member  102  to the support members  105  can be fixed and/or pivotal. If the coupling is fixed, then the connecting member  102  can be rigidly connected to one or more support members  105 , thereby not allowing any rotational movement of the connecting member  102  around one or more portions of the support member  105  (alternatively, the support member can at least partially rotate around the support member  102  using a pivotal connection  109 ). If the coupling is pivotal, the connecting member  102  can be configured to rotate at least partially around the support member  105 . In some exemplary implementations, the rotational movement around the support member  105  can be limited using a stopper mechanism (not shown in  FIG. 1A ) and/or any other mechanism. Alternatively, the rotation of the connecting member can be limited upon folding or collapsing of the apparatus  100 , as shown in  FIGS. 1E-G . 
     The support member  105  (the support members  105   a  and  105   b  are similar, and thus, the “a” or “b” designation may be, at times, omitted in the following discussion) can include a rear portion  104 , a front portion  106 , a base or bottom portion  107 , and a top portion  108 . The bottom portion  107  can be configured to be coupled to the rear and front portions  104 ,  106 , and the top portion  108  can be configured to be positioned opposite of the base portion  107  and can also be configured to be coupled to the rear and front portions  104 ,  106 . One or more of the portions  104 ,  106 ,  107 ,  108  can be straight, curved, slanted (as shown, for example, in  FIG. 1A ), bent, etc. Further, the portions  104  and  106  can be configured to be disposed substantially perpendicular to the portions  107 ,  108 . Alternatively, one or more of the portions  104 ,  106  can be disposed at any angle with respect to one or more of the portions  107 ,  108  in any plane (i.e., x-y-z coordinate system). 
     In some implementations, the portions  104 ,  106 ,  107 ,  108  can be configured to form an integral rigid structure. Alternatively, one or more of the portions  104 ,  106 ,  107 ,  108  can be configured to be pivotally coupled to one or more of the respective other portions  104 ,  106 ,  107 ,  108  using a pivotal joint (not shown in  FIG. 1A ). Such pivotal connections, for example, can allow folding of the apparatus  100  for storage, transport, etc. 
     In some implementations, the support members  105  can include cover members  110 ,  111 , and  112 . The cover member  110  can be configured to be coupled to the top portion  108 , whereby a user of the apparatus  100  can be configured to place user&#39;s arms on top of the cover members  110  during use (e.g., while sitting on a chair around which the apparatus  100  is placed). The cover member  110  can include a cushion and/or a padding that can provide comfort to the user during use (e.g., the user can use the top portion  108  with cover member  110  as an armrest). Further, the cover member  110  can be manufactured from a slip-resistant material (e.g., leather, cloth, plastic, vinyl, etc.) that can prevent slippage of the user&#39;s arms during use (e.g., while sitting, standing up, etc.). 
     The cover members  111  and  112  can be configured to be coupled to the base portion  107  and can be configured to contact a surface on which the apparatus  100  is placed. The cover members  111 ,  112  can be also manufactured from a slip-resistant materials (e.g., rubber, plastic, etc.) that can provide stability and slip-resistance to the apparatus  100  while in use. The cover members  110 - 112  can be attached to the respective portions  107 ,  108  using any mechanisms (e.g., glue, welding, bolt(s), screw(s). VELCRO®, etc.). Alternatively, the members  110 - 112  can be integral with the respective portions  107 ,  108  (e.g., base portion  107  can be made with appropriate slip-resistant portions, etc.). In some implementations, the cover members  111 ,  112  can be used to protect the base portion  107  from damage (e.g., scratching, dents, etc.) whether during use and/or storage. In some implementations, a single and/or multiple cover portions covering the base portion  107  can be used. For example, the single cover portion can be configured to be disposed along the bottom of the base portion  107  from one end of the base portion  107  to the other end of the base portion  107 . Further, the cover members  111 ,  112  can be configured to provide a balance to the apparatus  100  during use. 
     In some implementations, as stated above, the connecting member  102  can be configured to be coupled to the support portions  105 , thereby providing a connection between the portions  105 . The connecting member  102  can be configured to be perpendicularly disposed with regard to the rear portion  104 , whereby the front portions  106  as well as the rear portions  104  are configured to be equidistant from each other. Alternatively, the connecting member  102  can be configured to be coupled to the rear portion  104  at an angle, as for example is shown in  FIG. 2C , whereby the distance between the front portions  106  is greater than the distance between the rear portions  104 , or as shown in  FIGS. 4A-4C , whereby the distance between the top portions  108  is less than the distance between the base portions  107  (which can allow for stacking of one or more apparatuses  100 ). 
     In some implementations, the connecting member  102  can be configured to have a curved shape (e.g., a u-shape). This can allow for a “deeper” placement of the apparatus  100  around an object (e.g., a chair). As shown in  FIG. 1A , the connecting member  102  can have curved portions adjacent to its connections to the support members  105 . In some implementations, the curvatures can be disposed at any location on the connecting member  102 . In alternate implementations, the connecting members  102  can have a straight shape. 
     In some implementations, the support members  105  and/or the connecting member  102  can be manufactured using tubes, bars, rods, poles, sticks, etc., and/or any combination thereof (hereinafter, “bars”). The bars (or one or more portions thereof) can have circular, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, and/or other desired cross-section. The bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be hollow, solid, partially hollow, partially solid, and/or any combination thereof. In some implementations, the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be manufactured from aluminum, metal, steel, wood, fiberglass, plastic, alloys, composite materials, and/or any other materials, and/or any combination thereof. By way of a non-limiting example, using aluminum for the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be advantageous for manufacturing, as aluminum can be highly malleable and elastic, and thus, is easy to bend and allows a deeper or more intricate metal-spinning; using steel for the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be advantageous as steel can be tough, resilient, etc. 
     In some implementations, during use, the apparatus  100  (in the state shown in  FIG. 1A ) can be positioned around an object, such as a chair (e.g., an armless and/or inadequately armed/arm-rested chair, etc.) with the connecting member  102  being positioned to be behind and/or substantially adjacent the back of the chair and the support members  105  being placed adjacent each side of the chair. This can provide the user of the apparatus  100  with an ability to use top portions  108  of the support members  105  as armrests, such as while sitting in the chair (i.e., the user can choose to rest arms on the top portions  108  (or cover members  110 , if the apparatus  100  is so equipped)), and/or as support, such as when sitting down and/or getting up from the chair (e.g., the user can choose to place hands on the top portions  108  (or cover members  110 , if so equipped) and prop him/herself when sitting down/getting up). While the user is using the apparatus  100 , the cover members  111 ,  112  can be configured to provide stability and/or anti-slippage to the apparatus  100  by preventing movement (e.g., slipping, wobbling, etc.) of the apparatus  100  on the surface (e.g., floor) on which the apparatus  100  is being positioned. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates a rear view of the apparatus  100  in the expanded (e.g., unfolded) state. As shown in  FIG. 1B , the cover members  111  can be configured to cover portions of the rear portions  104  as well as the base portions  107  (as shown in  FIG. 1A ). 
     Further, the connections  109  can be configured to be hollow tubes that can be fixed to the connecting member  102  and further configured to cover at least a part of the rear portions  104 . The rear portions  104  can be configured to be inserted through the connections  109  to allow for rotation of the rear portions  104  inside the connections  109 , whereby an internal cross-sectional diameter of the connections  109  can be larger than an outer cross-sectional diameter of the rear portions  104 . The rear portions  104  and/or connections  109  can include one or more stoppers to prevent sliding of the connections  109  along the rear portions  104 . 
       FIG. 1C  illustrates a side view of the apparatus  100  in the expanded (i.e., unfolded) state. As shown in  FIG. 1C , the rear portion  104   a  can include height-adjusting portions  114  and  116 . The portion  114  can be configured to be positioned above the connection  109  and the portion  116  can be configured to be positioned below the connection  109 . The portions  114  and  116  can be configured to cause adjustment of the height H 1  of the support member  105  (as can be understood, the front portion  106  can include similar elements that can be used together with the portions  114 ,  116  for adjusting height of the support member  105 ). 
     The portions  114  and  116  can be configured to slide in and out of the connection  109  for the purposes of adjusting height of the support member  105 . For example, one or more of the portions  114  and  116  can include multiple elements (e.g., multiple male elements, such as protruding elements, etc.) disposed along the length of these portions. Each of those multiple elements (e.g., male elements, such as protruding elements) can be configured to interact, attach, and/or mate with corresponding counterpart elements (e.g., female elements, such as holes) in the connection  109  for the purposes of locking and/or unlocking the connection  109  to the rear portion  104 . Such attachment mechanism can allow varying the length of the at least one portion  114 ,  116  that protrudes outside of the connection  109 , thereby varying the height H 1  of the support member  105 . In alternate implementations, one or more of portions  114 ,  116  can include a single element (e.g., a male element, such as a protruding element) that can interact, attach and/or mate to one of the multiple corresponding counterpart elements (e.g., female elements, such as holes) along a length of the connection  109 . 
     In some implementations, the height H 1  of the support member  105  can be varied by adjusting the height of the cover member  110  (e.g., when the rear portions  104  are fixedly coupled to the connection  109 ). In this case, the cover member  110  can be pulled in an upward direction away from the top portion  108  (e.g., using one or more sliding rods that may be coupled to the bottom of the cover member  110  and the top of the top portion  104 ). Similarly, the height H 1  of the support member  105  can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the cover members  111 ,  112 . The variation in the height H 1  can be useful when the apparatus  100  is used with armless furniture of varying heights. 
     In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height H 1  can correspond to the distance between a top of the cover member  110  to the bottom of the cover members  111 ,  112 . If the apparatus  100  is used to accommodate an object that is used by the user for sitting purposes (e.g., a chair in a restaurant, etc.), height H 1  can be in the range of approximately 25 inches to approximately 30 inches. In some exemplary implementations, the height can be in the range of approximately 26 inches to approximately 28 inches. By way of a further non-limiting example, the height H 1  can be 27 inches. In non-limiting example of the chair, the dimension H 1  can also depend on the height of a seat portion of the chair with which the apparatus  100  is being used. Alternatively, any other value of height H 1  can be used. 
       FIG. 1D  is the top view of the apparatus  100  in the expanded (i.e., unfolded) state. As shown in  FIG. 1D , the apparatus  100  can have a width W (i.e., a distance between outer edges of the support members  105 ). In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the width W 1  can be in the range of approximately 14 inches to approximately 30 inches. In further exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the width W 1  can be in the range of approximately 21 inches to approximately 23 inches (e.g., for an adult chair). By way of a further non-limiting example, the width W 1  can be 22.4 inches. 
     The apparatus  100  can have a length L 1  (i.e., a distance between an outer edge of the connecting member  102  and an outer edge of the front portion  106 ). In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the length L 1  can be in the range of approximately 14 inches to 25 inches. In further exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the length L 1  can be in the range of approximately 21 inches to approximately 23 inches (e.g., for an adult chair). By way of a further non-limiting example, the length L 1  can be 21.9 inches. 
     In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the width W 1  and the length L 1  can have any other values as long as the ratio of width/height (i.e., W 1 /L 1 ) remaining equal to or substantially equal to (e.g., within −0.25 and +0.25 of)  22 . 4 / 21 . 9 . In yet another exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the width W 1  and the length L 1  can have any other value with the ratio of width/height (i.e., W 1 /L 1 ) having any other value. The dimensions for width W 1  and length L 1  can depend on the dimensions of the armless furniture with which the apparatus  100  is being used. 
     In some implementations, similar to the adjustability of the height H 1  of the apparatus  100 , the width W 1  and the length L 1  can also be adjustable. For example, to adjust the width W 1 , the connecting member  102  can include an extension mechanism (e.g., a telescoping extension, a lockable extension, etc.) that can allow for increasing and/or decreasing the width W 1  to a desired width (e.g., to accommodate the object with which the apparatus  100  is being used). Similarly, the length L 1  can be adjusted using an extension mechanism disposed in the top and base portions  108 ,  107  (as shown in  FIG. 1A ). 
       FIGS. 1E-1H  illustrate the apparatus  100  in a folded state.  FIG. 1E  illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus  100  in the folded state.  FIG. 1F  illustrates a rear view of the apparatus  100  in the folded state.  FIG. 1G  illustrates a side view of the apparatus  100  in the folded state.  FIG. 1H  illustrates a top view of the apparatus  100  in the folded state. To achieve the folded state, one of the support members  105   b  (or the support member  105   a ) can be rotated using the pivotal connection  109   b  to align the support member  105   b  along and adjacent the connecting members  102  ( a, b ). Then, the other support member  105   b  (or the support member  105   b ) can be rotated using the pivotal connection  109   b  to align the support member  105   a  adjacent the rotated support member  105   b , as shown in  FIG. 1E . In some implementations, a locking mechanism (e.g., disposed in the connections  109 ) can be used to temporarily lock the folded positions of the support members  105 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1H , in the folded state, the apparatus  100  can have a width D 1 , which can correspond to a distance between an outer edge of the connecting member  102  to an outer edge of the support member  105   a  in the folded state. In some implementations, the dimension D 1  of the apparatus  100  in the folded state can be approximately 5.2 inches. In alternate implementations, the dimension D 1  of the apparatus  100  in the folded state can have any other value. The folding can advantageously allow the apparatus  100  to become compact for storage purposes, thereby saving space when stored. 
       FIG. 1I  illustrates an exploded view of various components of the apparatus  100 . The connecting members  102  can be configured to be coupled to the connections  109  using one or more attachment mechanisms such that the connecting members  102  and connection  109  form an integral rigid structure. The attachment mechanisms can include at least one of the following: welding, screwing, gluing, stitching, and/or any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combination thereof. Alternatively, the connecting members  102  and the connection  109  can be so molded during manufacture as to form a single integral structure. 
     To enable rotation of the support members  105  in the connection  109  and to enable fitting of the portion  114  into the connection  109  (and hence, rotation of the portion  114  in the connection  109 ), an inner bushing  502  ( a, b ) can be fitted inside the portion  114  of the rear portion  104 , as, for example, shown in  FIG. 5A . Similarly, To enable rotation of the portion  116  of the rear portion  104  in the connection  109  and to enable fitting of the portion  116  in the connection  109 , an inner bushing  504  ( a, b ) can be fitted inside the portion  116  of the rear portion  104 , as, for example, shown in  FIG. 5A . As shown in  FIG. 1I , the portions  114  and  116  do not connect to one another, thereby forming a gap, which can have a length that is approximately equal to the length of the connection  109 . Alternatively, the portions  114  and  116  can be configured to connect to one another and form an integral rear portion  104 , whereby both portions  114  and  116  can be configured to be placed inside the connection  119  and rotate therein. 
     An outer pivot bushing  506  ( a, b ) can be configured to be coupled at one end of the connection  109  (as shown in  FIG. 1I , the pivot bushing  506  can be coupled to the top of the connection  109 ). The bushing  506  can have a larger diameter than the diameter of the portion  114 . The bushing  506  can be configured to further secure the portion  114  once the portion  114  is inserted into the connection  109  and locked using a spring pin  510  ( a, b ), as, for example, shown in  FIGS. 5A and 5B . In some implementations, the bushings  506  can be used to provide alignment and/or bearing surfaces for the connection  109 . Similarly, an outer pivot bushing  508  ( a, b ) can be configured to be coupled at the other end of the connection  109  (as shown in  FIG. 1I , the pivot bushing  508  can be coupled to the bottom of the connection  109 ). The bushing  508  can have a larger diameter than the diameter of the portion  116 . The bushing  508  can be configured to further secure the portion  116  once the portion  116  is inserted into the connection  109  and locked using a spring pin  512  ( a, b ), as, for example, shown in  FIGS. 5A and 5B  In some implementations, similar to bushings  506 , bushings  508  can be used to provide alignment and/or bearing surfaces for the connection  109 . 
     Referring back to  FIG. 1I , the cover members  110  can be attached to the top portions  108  using screws  1512  ( a, b ). While screws can be used for attaching the cover members  110  to the top portions  108 , in alternate implementations, any other attachment mechanisms can be used, including, but not limited to, welding, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. The cover members  111  and  112  can be attached to the base portions  107  using screws  1514  ( a, b ). While screws can be used for attaching the cover members  111 ,  112  to the base portions  107 , in alternate implementations, any other attachment mechanisms can be used, including, but not limited to, welding, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     As can be understood, components of the apparatus  100  can be manufactured, packaged, and/or shipped separately, in disassembled form, in assembled form, and/or in any other fashion. A user of the apparatus  100  can be provided with appropriate instruction for assembly of the apparatus  100 . 
       FIGS. 2A-2E  illustrate another exemplary portable support frame apparatus  200 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter. In some implementations, the support frame apparatus  200  can be non-foldable. In particular.  FIG. 2A  illustrates a perspective view of the apparatus  200 ;  FIG. 2B  illustrates a rear view of the apparatus  200 ;  FIG. 2C —a top view of the apparatus  200 ;  FIG. 2D —a side view of the apparatus  200 ;  FIG. 1E —an exploded perspective view of the apparatus  200   
     Referring to  FIG. 2A , the apparatus  200  can include a frame  201 , which in turn, can include a first support member  205   a , a second support member  205   b , and at least one connecting member  202  ( a, b ). As shown in  FIG. 2A , the apparatus  200  can include two connecting members  202 . Alternatively, a single and/or multiple connecting members  202  can be used. Further, the apparatus  200  can include one or more support members  205  (i.e., the current subject matter is not limited to two support members shown in  FIG. 2A ). As shown in  FIG. 2A , the connecting members  202  can be configured to couple to the first support member  205   a  and to the second support member  205   b  using connections  209  ( a, b ) and  219  ( a, b ), respectively. The connecting member  202  can be rigidly connected to one or more support members  205 , thereby providing structural rigidity to the frame  201 . As shown in  FIG. 2A , connection  209   a  can be configured to connect connecting member  202   a  to a first rear portion  215   a  of the support member  205   a ; connection  219   a  can be configured to connect connecting member  202   b  to a second rear portion  216   a  of the support member  205   a ; connection  209   b  can be configured to connect connecting member  202   b  to a first rear portion  215   b  of the support member  205   b ; and connection  219   b  can be configured to connect connecting member  202   b  to a second rear portion  216   b  of the support member  205   b.    
     The support member  205  (because the support members  205   a  and  205   b  are similar, the “a” or “b” designation may be, at times, omitted in the following discussion) can include a rear portion  204 , a front portion  206 , a base or bottom portion  207 , and a top portion  208 . The rear portion  204  can include a first or top rear portion  215  and a second or bottom rear portion  216 . The bottom portion  207  can be configured to be coupled to the second rear portions  216  of the rear portion  204  and the front portion  206 . The top portion  208  can be configured to be positioned opposite of the base portion  207  and can also be configured to be coupled to the first rear portion  215  of the rear portion  204  and the front portion  206 . One or more of the portions  204  (including rear portions  215 ,  216 ),  206 ,  207 ,  208  can be straight, curved, slanted (as shown, for example, in  FIG. 2A ), bent, etc. Further, the portions  204  (including one or more of the rear portions  215 ,  216 ) and  206  can be configured to be disposed substantially perpendicular to the portions  207 ,  208 . Alternatively, one or more of the portions  204 ,  206  (including one or more of the rear portions  215 ,  216 ) can be disposed at any angle with respect to one or more of the portions  207 ,  208  in any plane (i.e., x-y-z coordinate system). 
     In some implementations, the portions  204 ,  206 ,  207 ,  208  can be configured to form an integral rigid structure. Such integral structure can allow for additional rigidity as well as stackability of the apparatus  200 , as for example is shown in  FIGS. 3A-3C and 4A-4C . 
     In some implementations, the support members  205  can include cover members  210 ,  211 , and  212 . The cover member  210  can be configured to be coupled to the top portion  208 , whereby a user of the apparatus  200  can be configured to place user&#39;s arms on top of the cover members  210  during use (e.g., while sitting on a chair around which the apparatus  200  is placed). The cover member  210  can include a cushion and/or a padding that can provide comfort to the user during use (e.g., the user can use the top portion  208  with cover member  210  as an armrest). Further, the cover member  210  can be manufactured from a slip-resistant material (e.g., leather, cloth, plastic, vinyl, etc.) that can prevent slippage of the user&#39;s arms during use (e.g., while sitting, standing up, etc.). 
     The cover members  211  and  212  can be configured to be coupled to the base portion  207  and can be configured to contact a surface on which the apparatus  200  is placed. The cover members  211 ,  212  can be also manufactured from slip-resistant materials (e.g., rubber, plastic, etc.) that can provide stability and slip-resistance to the apparatus  200  while in use. The cover members  210 - 212  can be attached to the respective portions  207 ,  208  using any mechanisms (e.g., glue, welding, bolt(s), screw(s). VELCRO®, etc.). Alternatively, the members  210 - 212  can be integral with the respective portions  207 ,  208  (e.g., base portion  207  can be manufactured with appropriate slip-resistant portions, etc.). In some implementations, the cover members  211 ,  212  can be used to protect the base portion  207  from damage (e.g., scratching, dents, etc.) whether during use and/or storage. In some implementations, a single and/or multiple cover portions covering the base portion  207  can be used. For example, the single cover portion can be configured to be disposed along the bottom of the base portion  207  from one end of the base portion  207  to the other end of the base portion  207 . Further, the cover members  211 ,  212  can be configured to provide a balance to the apparatus  200  during use. 
     In some implementations, as stated above, the connecting members  202   a  and  202   b  can be configured to be coupled to the support portions  205 , thereby providing a connection between the portions  205 . The connecting member  202   a  can be configured to be substantially perpendicularly disposed with regard to the rear portions  215  and the connecting member  202   b  can be configured to be substantially perpendicularly disposed with regard to the rear portions  216 , whereby the front portions  206  as well as the rear portions  204  are configured to be equidistant from each other. Alternatively, the connecting members  202  can be configured to be coupled to the rear portions  215 ,  216  at an angle, as for example is shown in  FIGS. 2C-2D , whereby the distance between the front portions  206  is greater than the distance between the rear portions  204 , or as shown in  FIGS. 4A-4C , whereby the distance between the top portions  208  is less than the distance between the base portions  207  (which can allow for stacking of one or more apparatuses  200 ). 
     In some implementations, the support members  205  and/or the connecting members  202  can manufactured using tubes, bars, rods, poles, sticks, etc., and/or any combination thereof (hereinafter, “bars”). The bars (or one or more portions thereof) can have circular, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, and/or other desired cross-section. The bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be hollow, solid, partially hollow, partially solid, and/or any combination thereof. In some implementations, the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be manufactured from aluminum, metal, steel, wood, fiberglass, plastic, alloys, composite materials, and/or any other materials, and/or any combination thereof. By way of a non-limiting example, using aluminum for the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be advantageous for manufacturing, as aluminum can be highly malleable and elastic, and thus, is easy to bend and allows a deeper or more intricate metal-spinning; using steel for the bars (or one or more portions thereof) can be advantageous as steel can be tough, resilient, etc. 
     In some implementations, during use, the apparatus  200  (in the state shown in  FIG. 2A ) can be positioned around an object, such as a chair (e.g., an armless and/or inadequately armed/arm-rested chair, etc.) with the connecting members  202  being positioned behind and/or substantially adjacent the back of the chair and the support members  205  being placed adjacent each side of the chair. This can provide the user of the apparatus  200  with an ability to use top portions  208  of the support members  205  as armrests, such as while sitting in the chair (i.e., the user can choose to rest arms on the top portions  208  (or cover members  210 , if the apparatus  200  is so equipped)), and/or as support, such when sitting down and/or getting up from the chair (e.g., the user can choose to place hands on the top portions  208  (or cover members  210 , if so equipped) and prop him/herself when sitting down/getting up). While the user is using the apparatus  200 , the cover members  211 ,  212  can be configured to provide stability and/or anti-slippage to the apparatus  200  by preventing movement (e.g., slipping, wobbling, etc.) of the apparatus  200  on the surface (e.g., floor) on which the apparatus  200  is being positioned. 
       FIG. 2B  is a rear view of the apparatus  200  showing the cover members  212  covering parts of the rear portions  204  as well as the base portions  207  (as shown in  FIG. 2A ). The cover members  211  can be configured to cover parts of the front portions  206  as well as the base portions  207 . The connections  209  can connect the first rear portions  215  (as shown in  FIG. 2A ) to the connecting member  202   a  and the connections  219  can connect the second rear portions  216  to the connecting member  202   b . As shown in  FIGS. 2A-2B , the first and second rear portions  215 ,  216  are connected to each other, thereby forming a gap  250  between the connecting members  202  ( a, b ). 
     In some implementations, the apparatus  200  can have a first dimension D 2  corresponding to a distance between centers of the second rear portions  216 , and a second dimension D 3  corresponding to a distance between outer edges of the front portions  206 . In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the dimensions D 2 , D 3  can be in the range of approximately 20 inches to approximately 30 inches. In further exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the dimensions D 2 , D 3  can be in the range of approximately 21-29 inches. In yet further, exemplary non-limiting implementations, the dimension D 2  can be approximately 22 inches and dimension D 3  can be approximately 28 inches. In alternate exemplary non-limiting, implementations, the dimension D 2  and the dimension D 3  can have any other value as long as the ratio of first dimension/second dimension (i.e., D 2 /D 3 ) remain equal to and/or substantially equal to (e.g., within −0.25 and +0.25 of) 22/28. In yet other exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the dimension D 2  and the dimension D 3  can have any other values with the ratio of first dimension/second dimension (i.e., D 2 /D 3 ) having any other value. 
       FIG. 2C  illustrates the top view of the apparatus  200 , where the front portions  206  of the apparatus  200  are configured to be further apart than the rear portions  204 . As stated above, this can allow for stackability of the apparatus  200 , as for example, is shown in  FIGS. 4A-4C . 
       FIG. 2D  illustrates a side view of the apparatus  200 . In some implementations, the height H 2  of the support member  205  can be varied by adjusting the height of the cover member  210 . For example, the cover member  210  can be pulled in an upward direction away from the top portion  208  (e.g., using one or more sliding rods that may be coupled to the bottom of the cover member  210  and the top of the top portion  208 ). Similarly, the height H 2  of the support member  205  can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the cover members  211 ,  212 . The variation in the height H 2  can be useful when the apparatus  200  is used with armless furniture of varying heights. 
     In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height H 2  can correspond to the distance between a top of the cover member  210  to the bottom of the cover members  211 ,  212 . If the apparatus  200  is used to accommodate an object that is used by the user for sitting purposes (e.g., a chair in a restaurant, etc.), height H 2  can be in the range of approximately 25 inches to approximately 30 inches. In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height can be in the range of approximately 26 inches to approximately 28 inches. By way of a further non-limiting example, the height H 2  can be 27.4 inches. In non-limiting example of the chair, the dimension H 2  can also depend on the height of a seat portion of the chair with which the apparatus  200  is being used. Alternatively, any other value of height H 2  can be used. 
     The apparatus  200  can have a length L 2  (i.e., a distance between an outer edge of the rear portion  204  and an outer edge of the front portion  206 ). In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the length L 2  can be in the range of approximately 14 inches to 25 inches. In further exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the length L 2  can be in the range of approximately 19 inches to approximately 22 inches (e.g., for an adult chair). By way of a further non-limiting example, the length L 2  can be 20.2 inches. In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height H 2  and the length L 2  can have any other values. The dimensions for height H 2  and length L 2  can depend on the dimensions of the armless furniture with which the apparatus  200  is being used. 
     In some exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height H 2  and the length L 2  can have any other value as long as the ratio of height/length (i.e., H 2 /L 2 ) remaining equal to or substantially equal to (e.g., within −0.25 and +0.25 of)  27 . 4 / 20 . 2 . In other exemplary, non-limiting implementations, the height H 2  and length L 2  can have any other values with the ratio of height/length (i.e., H 2 /L 2 ) having any other values. The dimensions for the height H 2  and the length L 2  can depend on the height of a seat portion and the length of the armless furniture with which the apparatus  200  is being used. 
       FIG. 2E  illustrates an exploded view of various components of the apparatus  200 . The connecting members  202  can be configured to be coupled to the connections  209  and  219  to form an integral rigid structure. These attachment mechanisms can include at least one of the following: welding, screwing, gluing, stitching, friction-fitting, interlocking, and/or any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combination thereof. Alternatively, the connecting members  202  and the connections  209 ,  219  can be so molded during manufacture as to form a single integral structure. 
     In some implementations, the connections  209  and  219  can have cross-sectional diameters that are smaller than the interior diameters of the rear portions  215 ,  216  and the connecting members  202  ( a, b ). This can allow for placement of the connections  209 ,  219  inside the rear portions  215 ,  216  and the connecting members  202 , as shown in  FIG. 2E . 
     The cover members  210  can be attached to the top portions  208  using screws  2902  ( a, b ). While screws can be used for attaching the cover members  210  to the top portions  208 , in alternate implementations, any other attachment mechanisms can be used, including, but not limited, welding, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. The cover members  211  and  212  can be attached to the base portions  207  using screws  2904  ( a, b ). While screws can be used for attaching the cover members  211 ,  212  to the base portions  207 , in alternate implementations, any other attachment mechanisms can be used, including, but not limited, welding, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     As can be understood, components of the apparatus  200  can be manufactured, packaged, and/or shipped separately, in disassembled form, in assembled form, and/or in any other fashion. A user of the apparatus  200  can be provided with appropriate instruction for assembly of the apparatus  200 . 
       FIGS. 3A-3C  illustrate rear views of various exemplary nesting configurations of the non-foldable apparatus  200 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter.  FIG. 3A  illustrates a configuration of the apparatus  200  where a distance between the front portions  206  can be configured to be less than a distance between the front portions  206  of the apparatus  200  shown in  FIG. 3B . In that regard, as shown in  FIG. 3A , the plane of each support member  205  is configured to form a 7° angle with a plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the connecting members  202  of the apparatus  200 . Such angular disposition can allow for the front portions  206  to have a greater distance than the distance between the rear portions  204  of the apparatus  200 , thereby allowing stacking and/or nesting of multiple apparatus  200  either behind or in front of each other, as shown in  FIG. 3C . 
     In  FIG. 3B , the plane of each support member  205  is configured to form a  10 ′ angle with a plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the connecting members  202  of the apparatus  200 . Such angular disposition can allow for the front portions  206  to have a greater distance than the distance between the rear portions  204  of the apparatus  200  as well as a greater distance than the distance between front portions  206  of the apparatus  200  shown in  FIG. 3A . Similar to the implementation shown in  FIG. 3A , such angular disposition can allow stacking and/or nesting of multiple apparatus  200  either behind or in front of each other, as shown in  FIG. 3C . 
       FIGS. 4A-4C  illustrate rear views of various exemplary nesting configurations of the non-foldable apparatus  200 , according to some, non-limiting implementations of the current subject matter.  FIG. 4A  illustrates a configuration of the apparatus  200  where a distance between the top portions  208  can be configured to be less than a distance between the top portions  208  of the apparatus  200  shown in  FIG. 4B . In that regard, as shown in  FIG. 4A , the plane of each support member  205  is configured to form a 7° angle with a plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the base portions  207  of the apparatus  200 . Such angular disposition can allow for the top portions  208  to have a lesser distance than the distance between the base portions  207  of the apparatus  200 , thereby allowing stacking and/or nesting of multiple apparatus  200  either on top or bottom of each other, as shown in  FIG. 4C . 
     In  FIG. 4B , the plane of each support member  205  is configured to form a  10 ′ angle with a plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the base portion  207  of the apparatus  200 . Such angular disposition can allow for the top portions  208  to have a lesser distance than the distance between the base portions  208  of the apparatus  200  as well as a greater distance than the distance between top portions  207  of the apparatus  200  shown in  FIG. 4A . Similar to the implementation shown in  FIG. 4A , such angular disposition can allow stacking and/or nesting of multiple apparatus  200  either on top or bottom of each other, as shown in  FIG. 4C . 
       FIG. 5A  illustrates a cross-sectional view of a portion of the apparatus  100  shown in  FIGS. 1A-1I . In particular,  FIG. 5A  illustrates an exemplary connection assembly  520  that can be configured to couple of portions  114  and  116  with the rear portion  104  and to rotate the portions  114  and  116  with respect to the rear portion  104 . For ease of description, designations “a” and “b” of the references numbers shown in  FIGS. 1A -II have been omitted, however, it should be noted that similar-numbered components shown in  FIG. 5A  correspond to the similar-numbered components shown in  FIGS. 1A-1I . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1I and 5A -B, the connection assembly  520  can include the inner bushings  502  and  504 , the outer pivot bushings  506  and  508 , and the spring pins  510  and  512 . The portions  114  and  116  can be configured to be coupled to the rear portion  104  using the connection assembly  520  as shown in  FIG. 1I . 
     As is further shown in  FIG. 5A , the connection  109  can be configured to be coupled to curved portions  524  and  528  of the connection members  102   a ,  102   b , respectively. The curved portions  524 ,  528  can be configured to provide a “deeper” positioning of the apparatus  100  around an object (e.g., a chair). 
       FIGS. 6A-D  illustrates an exemplary portable support frame apparatus  600 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter. The apparatus  600  can be used with armless or inadequately armed furniture, such as an armless or inadequately armed chair, an armless or inadequately armed couch, an armless or inadequately armed bed, and the like. Inadequately armed furniture can refer to furniture that has at least one of: short arms, inconveniently placed arms (for example, arms that are low in height), arms of inadequate strength, and the like. The apparatus  600  can be portable, and/or can easily and/or temporarily modify the armless and/or inadequately armed furniture without using much space and while still satisfying aesthetic considerations. 
     The apparatus  600  can include one or more bars  604  to which one or more armrests  602  can be coupled. The armrests  602  can be supported by legs  606 . Each leg  606  can have a stopper  608  underneath. Each of the two ends of the bar  604  can include and/or be coupled to a support structure that can be used to support the apparatus  600 . The support structure can be a disc  610 , which can be made of denser or heavier material than the remaining portion of the bar  604  to ensure support. Although the support structure is shown to be a disc  610 , in alternate implementations any other support mechanism can be used to ensure support. For example, the bar  604  can include or be attached to additional supports as discussed below with respect to  FIGS. 6A-6D . 
     Each armrest  602  can be coupled to the bar  604  using an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can include a pivot around which the armrest  602  can rotate so as to be foldable. With respect to the position shown in  FIG. 6A , each armrest  602  can rotate in at least one of the following directions: an inward direction toward the other armrest  602 , an outward direction away from the other armrest  602 , an upward direction, and/or a downward direction. In some implementations, rotations in only one or more directions may be allowed to enhance ease of use and compactness while storing the apparatus  600 . In some implementations, inward and/or outward rotations may be allowed as adjustments for comfort. The pivot can be attached to the bar  604  via a coupling mechanism, such as welding, screwing, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. In alternate implementations, some of these coupling mechanisms may prevent foldability of the armrests  602 , which may be desirable. 
     The rotation of the armrest  602  around the pivot can be manual. In an alternate implementation, the bar  604  can include an electronic button, which when pressed can automate the rotation of the armrest  602  in any desired direction (that is, the desired direction among: the inward direction toward the other armrest  602 , the outward direction away from the other armrest  602 , the upward direction, and the downward direction). Although a pivot is described to enable the foldability of the armrest  602 , in alternate implementations any other one or more structural components can be used to enable foldability. 
     Each leg  606  can be coupled to the corresponding armrest  602  via an attachment mechanism, such as such as welding, screwing, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanism, and/or any combination thereof. In some implementations, the legs  606  can be removed from the armrests  602  to attain the configuration shown in  FIGS. 7A-7C . At least one of the armrests  602 , the legs of the bar  604 , and the legs  606  can be extended and/or reduced in length using an extension mechanism. 
     The armrest  602  can be made of wood, metal, plastic, alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. The bar  604  can be made of wood, metal, plastic, alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. Each leg  606  can be made of wood, metal, plastic, alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. Each stopper  608  can be made of any wood, any metal, any plastic, any thermoplastic, any alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. Each disc  610  can be made of any wood, any metal, any plastic, any thermoplastic, any alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. Any of the armrests  602 , bar  604 , legs  606 , stoppers  608 , and discs  610  can be covered with cloth and/or any other material of any structure, type, color, etc. In some implementations, the cloth can be replaceable and/or removable. 
     The armrest  602  can have any shape, such as a rectangular, square, circular, triangular, polygonal, cylindrical, elliptical, any other shape, and/or any combinations thereof. While the bar  604  is shown as an inverted “U” shaped bar, any other variations in shape are possible. For example, in alternate implementations, the bar  604  can have a “H” shape as shown in  FIG. 11 . In yet exemplary implementations, any other shape is possible, such as an “n” shape (which can include a small extension on the top left of the inverted “U” shaped bar  604 ). “ ” (where the top bar in the frame of  FIG. 11  is protruded along its length), and/or any other shape. In some implementations, each leg  606  can be cylindrical. In an alternate implementations, the cross-section perpendicular to the length of each leg  606  can have any other shape, such as a square, rectangle, triangle, polygon, ellipsis, and/or the like. The disc  610  can have any radius and/or height. The stopper  608  can have any height, weight or shape. The cross-section of the stopper  608  can be a rectangle, square, circle, triangle, polygon, ellipsis, any other shape, and/or any combinations thereof. In some implementations, the bar  604  can have another structural element instead of the circular disc  610 . This structural element can have any height, and its cross-section perpendicular to the height can have any shape, such as a rectangle, square, circle, triangle, polygon, cylinder, ellipsis, any other shape, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     The apparatus  600  can be foldable (as shown in  FIG. 6D ) and can be portable, can consume very little space, and can be aesthetically pleasing, thereby encouraging use of such apparatuses by various establishments—such as restaurants, hotels, offices, homes, and the like—that use armless or inadequately armed furniture. The increased use of such apparatuses  600  can advantageously encourage persons in wheelchairs, persons who use walkers, and other handicapped, disabled, infirm, or elderly persons to visit, patronize, and enjoy establishments with armless or inadequately armed furniture such as those noted above. The apparatus  600  can be placed adjacent to (for example, behind, in front of, or surrounding) the armless or inadequately armed furniture. In alternate implementations, the apparatus  600  can be attached to and/or positioned next to an armless and/or inadequately armed furniture via any mechanism, such as clamping via one or more clamps, screwing via one or more screws, and/or the like, as shown in  FIGS. 6B-6C . 
     In particular,  FIG. 6B  illustrates a rear perspective view of the use of the apparatus  600  being positioned adjacent to and around an armless chair  601 . As can be seen, the armrests  602  are configured to protrude on each side of the chair  601 , thereby providing an armrest support to the user.  FIG. 6C  illustrates a front perspective view of the use of the apparatus  600  positioned adjacent to and around chair  601 . 
       FIG. 6D  illustrates a perspective view of the apparatus  600  when the armrests  602  have been folded by rotating in the inward direction (i.e., toward each other). The folded configuration can advantageously allow easy storage of the apparatus  600  in compact storage locations. 
       FIGS. 7A-7C  illustrate a portable frame apparatus  700  without the front legs  606  (shown in  FIG. 6A ), according to some implementations of the current subject matter. In the apparatus  700 , the discs  710  can be made substantially heavier than the remaining portion of the apparatus  700  so that the discs  710  along with the armless and/or inadequately armed furniture, to which the apparatus  700  can be coupled, can provide sufficient support so as to prevent slipping and/or falling of the apparatus  700  when the user sits on or stands up from the armless or inadequately armed furniture using the armrests  702 . In some implementations, the legs  606  (shown in  FIG. 6A ) can be removable in the frame  600 , and the frame  700  can be obtained by removing those legs. 
     In alternate implementations, each armrest  702  can be a cantilever beam attached to the bar  704 . In some implementations, the armrests  702  can be attached to a bed-frame (not shown in  FIG. 7A ) of a bed, rather than to the bar  704 . 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates the apparatus  700  when the armrests  702  have been folded by rotating the armrests  702  in a downward direction. This folded configuration can advantageously allow an easy storage of the apparatus  700  in compact storage locations.  FIG. 7C  illustrates the apparatus  700  when the armrests  702  have been folded by rotating the armrests  702  in an inward direction. This folded configuration can also advantageously allow an easy storage of the apparatus  700  in compact storage locations. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates another exemplary portable frame apparatus  800  with armrests  802  where the apparatus  800  is supported using additional supports  803 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter. Each additional support  802  can be made of wood, metal, plastic, alloy, any other materials, and/or any combinations thereof. Each additional support  803  can be cylindrical in structure. In alternate implementations, the additional support  803  can have different heights and can be placed at different angles with respect to the vertical portions of the bar  804 . In alternate implementations, the cross-section of the additional support  803  in a direction perpendicular to its length can have any shape, such as rectangle, square, circle, triangle, polygon, ellipsis, any other shape, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     Each additional support  803  can be attached to the bar  804  via an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can include a pivot around which the additional support  803  can rotate so as to be foldable. The pivot can be attached to the bar  804  via a coupling mechanism, such as welding, screwing, gluing, stitching, any other attachment mechanisms, and/or any combinations thereof. Note that in some implementations, some of these attachment mechanisms may prevent foldability of the additional supports  803 , and such a prevention of the foldability may be desirable in those implementations. The rotation of the additional support  803  around the pivot can be manual. In an alternate implementation, the bar  804  can include an electronic button, which when pressed can automate the rotation of the additional support  803  around the pivot. Although a pivot is described to enable the foldability of the additional support  803 , in alternate implementations any other one or more structural components can be used to enable foldability. 
     In alternate implementations, the armrests  802  and/or the front legs  806  can be configured to be coupled to a bed-frame (not shown in  FIG. 8 ) of a bed, rather than to the bar  804 . 
       FIG. 9  illustrates another exemplary portable frame apparatus  900  that uses lockable wheels  903  instead of discs  106 , according to some implementations of the current subject matter. The wheels  903  can enhance the ease of movement of the frame  900 , which can be particularly advantageous when the frame  900  is heavy. The wheels  903  can include a locking mechanism, which can be activated when the user places weight on any armrest  902 . This locking mechanism can prevent the frame  900  from slipping—by preventing the wheels  903  from moving—when the user uses one or both of the armrests  902  for support while sitting on or standing up from the armless or inadequately armed furniture. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates another exemplary portable frame apparatus  1000  configured to provide armrests  1002  for armless or inadequately armed furniture that has a curved back, according to some implementations of the current subject matter. The frame  1000  can include legs  1006  and a curved structural element  1004  attached to the legs  1006 . Each of the legs  1006  and the structural element  1004  can be extended and/or reduced in length using an extension mechanism. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates another exemplary portable frame apparatus  1100  configured to provide armrests  1102  for armless or inadequately armed furniture that has a flat back, according to some implementations of the current subject matter. The frame  1100  can include legs  1105  and a straight structural element  1104  attached to the legs  1105 . Each of the legs  1105  and the structural element  1104  can be extended or reduced in length using an extension mechanism. 
     In some implementations, the straight structural element  1104  can be flexible such that it can be curved to attain the curved structural element  1004  (shown in  FIG. 10 ). In some implementations, the straight structural element  1104  can be flexed in any shape and/or direction so as to fit any armless or inadequately armed furniture. 
     In some implementations, the portable support frames described herein can be equipped with various additional mechanical, electronic and/or other desired features. One or more portions of the portable support frames can have any desired sizes, shapes, configurations, flexibility, rigidity, etc. to suit a particular need. Further, any desired materials can be used in manufacturing the portable support frames. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary method  1200  for using a portable frame apparatus described herein, according to some implementations of the current subject matter. At  1202 , the portable frame apparatus described above can be provided. At  1204 , the portable frame apparatus can be positioned adjacent to an external object utilized by a user. At  1206 , support to the user can be provided using the portable frame apparatus, while the users utilizes the external object. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus (such as the one discussed above with regard to  FIGS. 1A-11 ) can include a frame that can include a first support member and a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member can be configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member can form a rigid structure that can provide support to a user of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the current subject matter can include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the connecting member can be rigidly coupled to the first and second support members. In alternate implementations, the connecting member can be rotatably coupled to at least one of the first and second support members. 
     In some implementations, each support member can include a front portion, a rear portion, a top portion, and a base portion. The front portion can be configured to be coupled to the top and rear portions and the base portion can be configured to be coupled to the top and rear portions and disposed opposite the top portion. The connecting member can be configured to be coupled to the rear portions of the support members. 
     In some implementations, at least one of the front portion, the rear portion, the top portion, the base portion, and the connecting member can be configured to be expandable. 
     In some implementations, the user of the portable frame apparatus can be configured to contact at least one of the top portions of the support members during use of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the front, rear, top, and base portions of each support member can form an integral rigid structure. In alternate implementations, at least one of the front, rear, top, and base portions of one of the support members can include a pivoting joint configured to pivotally connect to another portion of the same support member. 
     In some implementations, the top portion can include a cover member configured to be coupled to the top portion. The cover member can be configured to provide at least one of the following: a comfort to the user using the portable frame apparatus, preventing slipping by the user during use of the portable frame apparatus, and/or any combination thereof. 
     In some implementations, the base portion can include a base cover member configured to be coupled to the base portion. The base cover member can be configured provide at least one of the following: increase stability of the portable frame apparatus during use, increase traction of the portable frame apparatus during use and any combinations thereof. 
     In some implementations, the base portion can includes at least one wheel rotatably coupled to the base portion, thereby providing mobility to the portable frame apparatus. 
     Further, the base portion can include at least one braking member configured to apply braking to the at least one wheel to prevent movement of the portable frame apparatus. 
     In some implementations, the rear portion of each support member can include a first rear portion and a second rear portion. The first rear portions of the first and second support members can be configured to be coupled to a first connecting member. The second rear portions of the first and second support members can be configured to be coupled to a second connecting member. Further, the first and second connecting members can be configured to be separate from each other, thereby creating a gap between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. 
     In some implementations, a distance between the front portions of the support members can be greater than or equal to a distance between the rear portions of the support members. In alternate implementations, a distance between the top portions of the support members can be less than or equal to a distance between the base portions of the support members. In further alternate implementations, a distance between the front portions of the support members can be greater than or equal to a distance between the rear portions of the support members as well as a distance between the top portions of the support members can be less than or equal to a distance between the base portions of the support members. 
     In some implementations, the height of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 20 inches to approximately 30 inches. The width of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 14 inches to 30 inches. The length of the portable frame apparatus is in the range of approximately 14 inches to 25 inches. 
     In some implementations, at least a portion of the portable frame apparatus can be manufactured from at least one of the following: aluminum, metal, steel, wood, fiberglass, plastic, alloy, composite material, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to be placed adjacent to an object being used by the user thereby providing arm support to the user. In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to provide support to the user while the user is performing at least one of the following: standing, sitting, lying down, exercising, crawling, and any combination thereof. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can include another connecting member. The other connecting member can be separate from the connecting member and can be configured to be separately coupled to the first and second support members. 
     In some implementations, the portable frame apparatus can be configured to be stackable with at least another portable support apparatus. 
     In some implementations, at least one dimension of at least one of the first support member, the second support member, and the connecting member can be configured to be adjustable. 
     In some implementations, the current subject matter relates to a method of using a portable frame apparatus. The method can include providing the portable frame apparatus described above, positioning the portable frame apparatus adjacent to an external object utilized by a user, and providing, using the portable frame apparatus, support to the user while utilizing the external object. 
     Although a few variations have been described in detail above, other modifications can be possible. For example, the logic flows or sequences described herein do not require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. Further, the features described in different implementations are interchangeable and/or additive to create further implementations, which are also within the scope of this patent application. Other implementations may be within the scope of the following claims.