Patent ID: 7438356

Claim:
A portable heated stadium seat comprising: a substantially rigid seat member; a first electrically-operated heating element permanently positioned inside said seat member, said first heating element configured to directly generate heat within said seat member; a contoured backrest member connected to said seat member, said backrest member being moveable between a first position wherein said backrest member is folded onto said seat member and a second position in which said backrest member extends generally upwardly from said seat member; a second electrically-operated heating element permanently positioned inside said backrest member, said second heating element configured to directly generate heat within said backrest member; an internally mounted electrical power source comprising a rechargeable battery pack; an on/off switch for electrically connecting said electrical power source to said first and second electrically-operated heating elements to heat said seat member and said backrest member; and a fabric enclosure completely encasing said seat member and said backrest member.