Our Journey: Bringing Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat to Life

After 12 years of relentless ideation—9 surgeries, titanium joints, sitting on ice (to try to prevent pressure wounds, blisters, and burns from developing on my butt), and one breakthrough hour—we cracked (pun intended) the foundational design for Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat.

We took the back of a shower seat, cut an oval hole in the center, and attached wooden rockers to elevate it about 3 inches off any surface. Duct tape and screws held it together, but let's be real—it wasn't sturdy enough to sit on safely. Undeterred, we crafted our own bamboo wooden prototype to test the concept.

We are thankful for our dear friend, Charley Crosby, (retired from plastics/manufacturing) who provided hours of plastics/manufacturing and business 101 talks). We decided twin-sheet-thermoforming was the way to go.

Professional Engineer

That's when we brought in a professional engineer (funded by my retirement). Over 9 intense months, we iterated through six prototypes, fine-tuning the contours to create what I call "the perfect potato chip"—a revolutionary shape that alleviates pressure, boosts ventilation, and delivers unmatched comfort without being just another seat (it’s NOT a cushion).

RANGERS Lead the Way!

A huge shoutout to my husband, Brian: A die-hard Ranger who lives by the motto, "There's always a way." He’s also a math genius who is dedicated to solutions! With an official 3D prototype and detailed engineering files in hand, I called manufacturers across the country, however once I learned about Multiplastics of Charleston (manufacturer for Caroline’s Cart: harnessing plastic technology to transofrm lives - one family at a time), I knew Multiplastics was the one! They have the know-how and the heart so we partnered with Multiplastics in Charleston, SC to kick off manufacturing.

Where We Are Today

We're currently working on the top tooling (mold) for Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat with the very skilled engineering team at Multiplastics.

Next up: Designing the Bottom Tooling.

Once the top tooling is good to go, we will begin working on the bottom tooling. After both are complete, we'll produce our first manufacturing prototype. This soft-tooling phase will let us calculate everything—from the exact amount of plastic per seat to full production costs and logistics.

Intellectual Property

In parallel, we're working with a patent and trademark attorney to safeguard our intellectual property: Filing design and utility patents, plus our trademark for "Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat—for anybody with a butt."

Our Path Forward: From Prototype to Mass Production

The initial run using soft tooling will be limited, and the per-seat cost is higher than we want it to be due to the cost of getting to this stage and smaller batch sizes. But here's the game-changer: Once we have those first seats in hand, we'll sell a limited supply directly from our website (the # will be based on however many are left after we account for all of our pre-orders from early adopters such as yourself).

Satisfaction Surveys and Research

Every early adopter buyer will be asked to provide honest feedback on comfort, utility, satisfaction—and whether you would buy more, gift them to loved ones or recommend them to friends.

We don't anticipate any safety issues, but your input will ensure everyone feels secure and satisfied before we scale up. As a thank-you to YOU, all of our early adopters will be given V.I.P. status (and any available discounts) on re-orders.

Aluminum Molds for Mass Production

That's when we'll invest in aluminum molds—far more expensive than soft ones but essential for mass production. These will allow us to crank out way more seats at once, driving the price down significantly and making this innovative seat accessible to anybody with a butt - aka anybody who needs relief from pressure and better ventilation.

The best part? We plan to fund this entire next phase using sales from the initial run. No massive loans needed upfront—we're bootstrapping with the support of early adopters like you!

Join the Revolution: Pre-Order or Invest Today

If you're tired of your expectations and your cushion falling flat - and if you are ready for a seat that is NOT a cushion - It’s a seatless seat, with a revolutionary perfect potato chip, hold your hips and butt just right design that truly changes the game—whether for recovery, travel, or everyday comfort—pre-order your Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat today! Your butt will thank you.

The exact number available is TBD (limited by what our soft molds can produce), so don't wait! Your purchase directly fuels the initial tooling and production run.

Friends, family, and forward-thinking investors:

This isn't just a product—it's a movement toward dignity and relief for "anybody with a butt."

If you're a big wig (or know one) excited about backing a Veteran owned, patent-pending innovation with real-world impact, reach out—we have a “Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat” at the table for you! We're open to strategic investments to accelerate our growth.

Pre-order today at [Dr. Seymour's Seatless Seat Shop—link com] and be part of the story. Together, we'll sit smarter, not harder.

Butt wait—there's more: Check out our accessories like the discreet bedpan tray and our ice tray for cooling relief!

This isn’t just about saving “my butt” -

IT’S ABOUT THE GREATER GOOD OF ALL BUTTS!

Thank you in advance for supporting Dr. Seymour’s Seatless Seat and anybody with a butt!