Seat fabric cover fastener
Abstract
Abstract An improved fastening device for securing a fabric cover to the frame of a contoured seat having a marginal channel. The device includes a guard member frictionally connected to the seat frame and covering the peripheral edge thereof, the guard member having a longitudinal ridge projecting into the channel and adapted to restrain a resilient retainer within the channel to secure the fabric cover to the frame. Also an integral part of this invention is a method to secure a cover to a seat frame without puncturing the cover or the need for adhesives. The method includes attaching a flexible edge guard to the seat frame; placing the cover on the frame; tucking the edges of the cover within the marginal channel of the seat frame; and forcing a resilient retainer into the channel to wedge the cover between the frame and retainer and thereby draw the cover taut over the frame and secure the cover thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac W Sears Jr
Bibliographic Details
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |