US3871041A
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Upholstery attachment hardware
Assignee: PLUME ROBERT W
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Filing: 1973-10-04
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-10-04
Abstract
Abstract Upholstery is removably secured to furniture or to vehicle seats by the upholstery attachment hardware of thnis invention. An elongated vinyl strip designed for mating engagement with a keeper strip attached to the article to which the uphostery is to be applied is sewn to the upholstery. The vinyl strip includes an interlock groove formed by a front molding and an integral interlock finger which groove is adapted to receive the keeper strip. When the upholstery is put on the article to be covered it is stretched and the vinyl strip is interlocked with the keeper strip to secure the upholstery in place. The interlock finger includes a beveled surface to facilitate insertion of the keeper strip into the interlock groove. The attachment hardware also includes first and second locating fingers to provide positive location of the front molding, thus yielding a finished appearance and reducing free play of the vinyl strip when in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Plume
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C31/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Upholstery attachment hardware for mating engagement with a keeper strip attached to the article to which upholstery is to be applied comprising: a front molding; an interlock finger formed integral with said front molding, said interlock finger and said front molding forming an interlock groove adapted to receive said keeper strip attached to the article to Which the upholstery is to be applied; and a locating finger disposed in a confronting relation with said interlock finger on the side of said interlock finger opposite said front molding, said locating finger being adapted to engage the article to which the upholstery is to be applied to provide a predetermined spacing of said front molding relative to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Upholstery attachment hardware for mating engagement with a keeper strip attached to the article to which upholstery is to be applied comprising: a front molding; an interlock finger formed integral with said front molding, said interlock finger and said front molding forming an interlock groove adapted to receive said keeper strip attached to the article to Which the upholstery is to be applied; and a locating finger disposed in a confronting relation with said interlock finger on the side of said interlock finger opposite said front molding, said locating finger being adapted to engage the article to which the upholstery is to be applied to provide a predetermined spacing of said front molding relative to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Upholstery attachment hardware as in claim 1 wherein said interlock finger includes a beveled surface adapted to facilitate insertion of said keeper strip into the interlock groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
Upholstery attachment hardware as in claim 2 including a second locating finger disposed on the reverse face of said front molding, said second locating finger being adapted to engage said keeper strip to provide a predetermined spacing of said front molding relative to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied and being adapted to improve the interlock between said attachment hardware and said keeper strip inserted into the interlock groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
Upholstery attachment hardware as in claim 3 fabricated from vinyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Upholstery attachment hardware as in claim 4 adapted to be sewn to upholstery material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
Upholstery attachment hardware for mating engagement with a keeper strip attached to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied comprising: a front molding; an interlock finger formed integral with said front molding, said interlocking finger and said front molding forming an interlock groove adapted to receive said keeper strip attached to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied; and first and second locating fingers adapted to provide predetermined spacing of said front molding relative to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied and adapted to improve the interlock between said attachment hardware and said keeper strip inserted into the interlock groove, said front molding and said interlock finger and first and second locating fingers being fabricated from vinyl and adapted to be sewn to upholstery material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
Upholstery attachment hardware for mating engagement with a keeper strip attached to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied comprising: a front molding; an interlock finger formed integral with said front molding, said interlocking finger and said front molding forming an interlock groove adapted to receive said keeper strip attached to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied; and first and second locating fingers adapted to provide predetermined spacing of said front molding relative to the article to which the upholstery is to be applied and adapted to improve the interlock between said attachment hardware and said keeper strip inserted into the interlock groove, said front molding and said interlock finger and first and second locating fingers being fabricated from vinyl and adapted to be sewn to upholstery material.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |