Take-A-Seat 3-IN-1 Tailgating Bench, Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier

Inventor Name: Pat Rock
Invention email: Email Contact Form
Patent Status: Patented
Patent Number: 6,739,643
Invention Status: Now available!!
Website: http://www.thetakeaseat.com
Keywords: Tailgating Bench, Cooler/Cargo Carrier, Bike Rack

Take-A-Seat is the world's first vehicle-mounted collapsible chair. It attaches to the vehicle's receiver hitch while in use and travel. The unit converts to a handy 3-place bike rack and a cargo/cooler carrier.

Future options will include a shade cover, cup holder and even 12-volt heat! Easy removal of the fabric allows anyone to change colors to their favorite team. Take-A-Seat is adjustable for vehicles of varying heights and offers a clever tilt feature for easy access to all vehicle liftgates. Take-A-Seat utilizes a sturdy steel frame and an all-weather outdoor fabric.

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Submitted on June 21st, 2007 by kevin curtis white (not verified)

i think it's a very cool idea

Take a seat

Submitted on June 23rd, 2007 by Dogpatch (not verified)

Awesome Idea!

I can't wait to buy one. My husband and I go camping quite often and this would be a perfect addition...no bugs crawing up the legs of the chairs.

Bravo!

Very Creative

Submitted on July 21st, 2007 by porkchop

This is pretty neat. When will they be in stores? I am interested in the seat mainly. Are there any accessories or does it come with everything?

pork

Take-A-Seat accessories

Submitted on July 21st, 2007 by 5rocks

Yes, the unit does come with everything included. No additional items are needed. What you see is what you get. The seating material is part of the bike rack as well as the cargo carrier. I wanted to include everything right from the start so people know they are getting a great deal.

Thanks for asking Pork,

Pat

that's great features!

Submitted on August 30th, 2007 by Jaguar XJ6/XJ40 Radiator (not verified)

that's great features! reminds me of a pickup with full load cargo capacity.. loved that, lol just perfect for trips and pikniks!!

Take-A-Seat

Submitted on December 2nd, 2007 by 5rocks

Pat Rock Take-A-Seat www.thetakeaseat.com

Hi there, just a quick update for you. I am pleased to be able to FINALLY say, "our ship has come in"!!!! We received our first shipment this past week and are ready to get them out to those who would like one! If you're still interested, we'd like to offer you a special $249.95 price ($50.00 off the MSRP). Please visit our website, thetakeaseat.com to take a closer look!! If you'd like to order, please contact us directly at 262-893-6990 so that we can give you the special pricing!! Please be sure to mention Inventor Spot when you call!

Thanks again for your kind words and we hope to hear from you soon!

Pat Rock

great idea, would love ot hear your story

Submitted on December 12th, 2007 by expatgal

Hi,

I'm brand new to the site and am inspired by your great idea and your latest news. I have a consumer product invention (TM on the name and provisional patent) that I attempted to license a few years ago; my potential licnsor had a technical issue with production and so we didn't go forward. I was living overseas at the time so I didn't present the idea to any other companies.

Technology has advanced since then and I believe the design issue is now solvable. However, I am in a quandary this time whether to try licensing again or to bite the bullet and manufacture the product myself. I've been in advertsing for many years so I have some marketing know-how, but know very little about bookkeeping, shipping, etc. Do you have any advice or warnings? Would you do anything differently if you had to do it over again? what do you like about having produced your own invention rather than selling the idea to someone else?

I'm sure you're busy getting your myriad of Xmas orders out, so I'll understand if you're slow to reply. Also, if you've posted a blog or something earlier that I've missed that documents your road to where you are now, please point me to it so i can see how it's done!