US3794378A
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Seat assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A seat assembly in which the improvement comprises an elastomeric cushion having at least one elongated groove of sustantial depth extending across its surface. An elongated anchor means is moulded into the cushion contiguous to the bottom of the groove and is adapted to receive in retention engagement a retention member secured to a cushion cover, thereby securely retaining the cover over the cushion.
Inventors
- 👤 H Haslam
- 👤 G Massetti
- 👤 H Truesdale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/70; B60N2/7023; B60N2/7035; B60N2/7047; B60N2/707; B60N2/58; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In a seat assembly, an elastomeric cushion having at least one elongated groove of substantial depth extending across its surface, an elongated anchor means moulded into the cushion contiguous to the bottom of the groove, a cushion cover comprising a fabric for covering the surface of the cushion, and an elongated resilient retention member secured to the fabric and inserted within the groove, the retention member having integral retention means in interlocking engagement with the anchor means to hold the cover fabric in place on the cushiOn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a seat assembly, an elastomeric cushion having at least one elongated groove of substantial depth extending across its surface, an elongated anchor means moulded into the cushion contiguous to the bottom of the groove, a cushion cover comprising a fabric for covering the surface of the cushion, and an elongated resilient retention member secured to the fabric and inserted within the groove, the retention member having integral retention means in interlocking engagement with the anchor means to hold the cover fabric in place on the cushiOn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a seat assembly according to claim 1, in which: the anchor means comprises a longitudinally extending clip means having resilient opposed retention lips spaced above the bottom of the groove, and the retention means on the retention members are interlocked with the retention lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a seat assembly according to claim 2, in which: the retention member is a strip of resilient material secured along one of its longitudinal edges to the fabric to project in a direction normal to the latter when covering the cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a seat assembly according to claim 3, in which: the retention means on the retention member comprise laterally extending projections along the strip edge spaced from the one longitudinal edge, the projections being insertable between the retention lips of the clip means for retention of the strip against withdrawal from the groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a seat assembly according to claim 4, in which: the clip means has laterally extending flanges embedded in the elastomeric cushion to anchor the anchor means against movement in a direction normal to the surface of the cushion.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |