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CA2578639A1
CA2578639A1 CA002578639A CA2578639A CA2578639A1 CA 2578639 A1 CA2578639 A1 CA 2578639A1 CA 002578639 A CA002578639 A CA 002578639A CA 2578639 A CA2578639 A CA 2578639A CA 2578639 A1 CA2578639 A1 CA 2578639A1
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Anthony G. Francis
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/62Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
    • E04B1/74Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
    • E04B1/82Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
    • E04B1/8218Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only soundproof enclosures
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C13/00Convertible chairs, stools or benches
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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    • A47C15/004Seating furniture for specified purposes not covered by main groups A47C1/00 or A47C9/00
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C29/00Nets for protection against insects in connection with chairs or beds; Bed canopies
    • A47C29/003Bed canopies
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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    • A47C7/62Accessories for chairs
    • A47C7/72Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like
    • A47C7/725Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for illumination, e.g. lamps
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H1/00Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposes; General layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
    • E04H1/12Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
    • E04H1/125Small buildings, arranged in other buildings
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
    • A61M2021/0005Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus
    • A61M2021/0027Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the hearing sense
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
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    • A61M2021/0044Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the sight sense
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M2021/005Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the sight sense images, e.g. video

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Abstract

A soundproof illuminated "enclosure chair" which in the open position functions as a simple chair and in the closed position functions as a soundproof illuminated "white light meditation" room.
The chair comprises two overlapping spherical bowls, the outer most bowl pivoting around and over the innermost bowl to create a soundproof illuminated enclosure.

Description

Meditation Station This invention relates to a soundproof illuminated "enclosure chair" which in the open position functions as a simple chair and in the closed position functions as a soundproof illuminated "white light meditation" room.

It is common in devices for providing a "white light meditation" experience to use glasses to establish said experience. Glasses of this type are unsatisfactory because having a light so close to the eyes is potentially harmful, can cause a claustrophobic and/or uncomfortable feeling, and does not address the need for a soundproof environment without the use of earplugs which themselves are uncomfortable and unsatisfactory because while they do block external noise, they are counterproductive because they introduce the isolated sounds of ones own breathing and heartbeat.
Typical glasses of this type are shown for example in the following patents:
2,065,249 NIHONKENKOZOSHINKENKYUKAI CO., LTD
2,513,610 PATEX GROUP LTD

Such glasses may serve some purpose but they do not provide a satisfactory "white light meditation"
experience.

A satisfactory "white light meditation" experience is achieved by sitting cross-legged within a spherical enclosure. The spherical enclosure should be soundproof, and have a white or translucent/illuminated interior surface. The spherical enclosure can be a one piece enclosed sphere with a door but to maximize functionality and for aesthetic purposes, it should have a base like that of a regular chair composed of a 2 piece overlapping spherical component whereby it converts from a regular chair into an enclosed sphere, either manually via any existing or novel crank mechanism or automatically via a motor. The embodiment of the invention being described herein operates via two motors. The interior of the sphere should accommodate any sort of seating such as a basic flat surface and a seat back within the sphere, or a seating system whereby any existing or novel mechanism can provide a multi position adjustable seat, back and armrests.
Speakers and a media player jack should be incorporated for auditory stimulation during meditation or surround sound from a home theater.

In the drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
Fig. 1 Fig. 1 a shows an angled view of an enclosure chair in the open position.
Fig. lb shows an angled view of said enclosure chair in the closed position.
Fig. 2 Fig. 2a shows an isolated, stacked view with some components omitted for clarity.
Fig. 2b shows an enlarged section of the dome bowl, specifically the pulley cylinder.
Fig. 3 Fig. 3 shows a top view, seat level cross section.
Fig. 4 Fig. 4a shows a front view with some components omitted for clarity.
Fig. 4b shows a magnified view of the motor and associated assembly.
Fig. 4c shows a magnified, isolated view of the motor and associated assembly.
Fig. 5 Fig. 5 shows a side view in the open position with some components omitted for clarity.
In the embodiment of the invention illustrated, = Pivot pins 7 are fastened to and supported by vertical support beams 11 of a frame 18 at the outer ends, fed through pulley cylinders 6 of a dome bowl 2, and fastened to a chair bowl 3 on the inner ends.
= The chair bowl 3 is supported by the pivot pins 7 and a chair bowl lip 5.
= The chair bowl lip 5 of the chair bowl 3 is fastened to and supported by a frame lip 4 of the frame 18.
= The pulley cylinders 6 of the dome bowl 2 encircle and are supported by the pivot pins 7.
= Pulley belts 12 encircle the pulley cylinders 6 and pulley wheels 15.

= The pulley wheels 15 are fastened to motors 14.

= The motors 14 are fastened to and supported by motor support brackets 13.

= The motor support brackets 13 are fastened to and supported by vertical support beam 11.
= When the motors 14 are activated via wireless remote the pulley cylinders 6 encircle the pivot pins 7 causing the dome bowl 2 to pivot from it's position directly under the chair bowl 3 to directly above the chair bowl 3.
= A soundproof material overhang 17 plugs any gap between the chair bowl 3 and the dome bowl 2.

= A light 8 turns on automatically via a sensor.

= The dome bowl 2 and the chair bowl 3 are each composed of two layers of fiberglass with one layer of soundproof material in between. The inner layer of fiberglass should have a glossy and reflective finish which, in combination with the light 8, creates a bright luminous atmosphere within the enclosed enclosure chair.

In addition to a "white light meditation" enclosure chair, the enclosure chair can be used as:
= A dry isolation tank See li___,'en.wil;ipedia.Ur,~%~ail:i; Serisor~ _ de~ri~~ttion tank for info on isolation tanks.
= A method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder.
See a#ft_c..ti\c. ciisoi-der- for info. on seasonal affective disorder.

= for contemplation as a private thought incubator or study centre = a potentially useful tool for psychiatric therapy Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. For example.
= Additional lights can placed on the rim of the chair bowl 3 or anywhere within the sphere.

= The inner layer of the dome bowl 2 can be made of any existing or novel translucent material allowing for any existing suitable lights to be placed behind it to create a diffuse glowing or luminescent effect in the interior.
= The inner layer of the dome bowl 2 can be a video screen for video or a projection screen video projections or laser light projection.

= The frame/shell/upholstery 1 can be any shape. Some shapes would require the motors to be placed in an alternate position..
= The frame/shelVupholstery 1 can be designed to be modular meaning that it can include any existing or novel mechanisms that allows the frame/shell/upholstery 1 to be easily separated from the rest of the enclosure chair and replaced by a different frame/shell/upholstery 1.

= The frame/shell/upholstery 1 can include any existing or novel mechanism that allows two or more enclosure chairs to be attached to create a sofa-like "pod of enclosure chairs" .

Claims (4)

1. An "enclosure chair" which in the open position functions as a simple chair and in the closed position functions as a soundproof illuminated "white light meditation" room;
comprising:
a soundproof dome bowl with pulley cylinders incorporated at the parallel pivot points;

the dome bowl overlapping a soundproof chair bowl which has a chair bowl lip surrounding the bottom half of it's edge;

the chair bowl lip fastened to and supported by a frame lip of a frame;

the chair bowl fastened to and supported, at its parallel pivot points, by pivot pins;

the pulley cylinders of the dome bowl encircle and are supported by the pivot pins;

the outer most ends of the pivot pins are fastened to and supported by vertical and diagonal support beams of the frame;

the pulley cylinders functioning as one end of a pulley belt motor assembly whereby the dome bowl pivots from the open position underneath the chair bowl to the closed position above the chair bowl.
2. The enclosure chair of claim 1 wherein there is any chair in said chair bowl for increased comfort.
3. The enclosure chair of claim 2 wherein there is any illuminating component which is required to achieve the experience of "white light meditation".
4. The enclosure chair of claim 3 wherein there is a media jack and speakers which are required to achieve "auditory stimulated white light meditation"
CA002578639A 2007-01-29 2007-01-29 Enclosure chair Abandoned CA2578639A1 (en)

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010099763A1 (en) * 2009-03-05 2010-09-10 Stehno Zdenek Multipurpose relaxation armchair
GB2500861A (en) * 2012-01-17 2013-10-09 Kio Structures Ltd Kiosk made from illuminating panels and method of changing appearance
EP2769643A1 (en) 2013-02-22 2014-08-27 Bulle Confort & Orthopedie Sarl Ergonomic seat especially for a person suffering from disorders of positioning and / or behavior
US20190117932A1 (en) * 2017-10-20 2019-04-25 Julia Helena LUETJE Partial relaxation enclosure with padded isolation and ambient dampener panels

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010099763A1 (en) * 2009-03-05 2010-09-10 Stehno Zdenek Multipurpose relaxation armchair
GB2500861A (en) * 2012-01-17 2013-10-09 Kio Structures Ltd Kiosk made from illuminating panels and method of changing appearance
EP2769643A1 (en) 2013-02-22 2014-08-27 Bulle Confort & Orthopedie Sarl Ergonomic seat especially for a person suffering from disorders of positioning and / or behavior
FR3002421A1 (en) * 2013-02-22 2014-08-29 Bulle Confort & Orthopedie ERGONOMIC SEAT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A PERSON SUFFERING FROM POSITIONING AND / OR BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
US20190117932A1 (en) * 2017-10-20 2019-04-25 Julia Helena LUETJE Partial relaxation enclosure with padded isolation and ambient dampener panels
WO2019079805A1 (en) * 2017-10-20 2019-04-25 Luetje Julia Helena Partial relaxation enclosure with padded isolation and ambient dampener panels
US10780242B2 (en) * 2017-10-20 2020-09-22 Julia Helena LUETJE Partial relaxation enclosure with padded isolation and ambient dampener panels

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