Patent References 3908666 Revolving solar lounger Apparatus for controlling the directional orientation of a radiation receiver device to a light source Bonnet for lawn chairs Chair for sunbathing Tanning pod Solar controlled sun tracker for a sunbather Astronomy console Knock-down sheltering and astrological observation lounge Patent #: 5564784 InventorApplicationNo. 847784 filed on 04/28/1997US Classes:297/217.3, With electrical feature297/217.7, Mounted on accommodating platform (e.g., stairs, deck, etc.)297/344.23, Motor actuated607/95Solar (Natural) light applicatorExaminersPrimary: Brown, Peter R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA47C 001/00AbstractA Sun-tracking Chair is disclosed. The disclosed chair comprises inclinable back and and leg rests. Further disclosed is a sun-tracking means for tracking the sun's position with relation to said chair. Still further disclosed are a back rest and leg rest that automatically incline responsive to the sun's azimuth, as detected by said sun-tracking means. The disclosed chair further comprises rotating means for rotating said chair, and in particular, said chair is automatically rotatable responsive to the angle of the sun in a horizontal plane with relation to said chair, as detected by said sun-tracking means. Said disclosed chair further comprises control means for controlling the functions of said chair, including incline and rotation angle. The disclosed chair further comprises a canopy, said canopy configured to cooperate with said back and leg rests and the rotation of said chair. Also disclosed is a system to position adjacent chairs in close proximity to one another simultaneously and synchronously to avoid their coming into contact with each other.Field of SearchCOMBINEDWith electrical feature Mounted on accommodating platform (e.g., stairs, deck, etc.) About vertical axis; i.e., rotates Motor actuated Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.) Movable to a rear-horizontal position Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions Mechanical operator tilts back fore and aft Motor actuated Solar (Natural) light applicator | |