US3765039A
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Seat cover
Assignee: Cushman Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a seat assembly comprising a seat cover extending in covering relation to a seat cushion supported on a seat frame including portions with apertures therein. The seat cover includes hem portions extending beyond the cushion into overlying relation to the apertured frame portions and defining spaced hem pockets. Associated with the hem portions are respective straps which extend through the hem pockets. Extending from the straps in the area between the spaced hem pockets are releasable fasteners projecting into the apertures in the frame portions to releasably connect the cover to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ewoldt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C31/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A seat assembly comprising a seat frame having vertical portions with apertures therein, a seat cushion located on said seat frame, a seat cover extending in covering relation to said seat cushion and including side portions extending beyond said cushion into overlying relation to said vertical frame portions, each of said side portions having lower integral hem portions with an outer continuously extending ply and an inturned ply including spaced sections defining, with said outer ply, laterally spaced hem pockets extending into overlying relation to said vertical frame portions, respective straps associated with each of said cover side portions and extending through at least two of said laterally spaced hem pockets and including apertures in the areas between said hem pockets in alignment with the apertures in said frame portions, and fasteners extending inwardly relative to said frame through said apertures in said straps and into said apertures in said frame portions to releasably connect said cover to said frame, said fasteners being exteriorly covered by said outer ply and including, at one end thereof, a headed portion, and at the other end thereof, resilient portions permitting assembly of said fasteners to said straps and, when said straps with said fasteners assembled thereto are located in said hem pockets, to then permit assembly and disassembly of said fasteners relative to said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A seat assembly comprising a seat frame having vertical portions with apertures therein, a seat cushion located on said seat frame, a seat cover extending in covering relation to said seat cushion and including side portions extending beyond said cushion into overlying relation to said vertical frame portions, each of said side portions having lower integral hem portions with an outer continuously extending ply and an inturned ply including spaced sections defining, with said outer ply, laterally spaced hem pockets extending into overlying relation to said vertical frame portions, respective straps associated with each of said cover side portions and extending through at least two of said laterally spaced hem pockets and including apertures in the areas between said hem pockets in alignment with the apertures in said frame portions, and fasteners extending inwardly relative to said frame through said apertures in said straps and into said apertures in said frame portions to releasably connect said cover to said frame, said fasteners being exteriorly covered by said outer ply and including, at one end thereof, a headed portion, and at the other end thereof, resilient portions permitting assembly of said fasteners to said straps and, when said straps with said fasteners assembled thereto are located in said hem pockets, to then permit assembly and disassembly of said fasteners relative to said frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |