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Automobile seat cover
Assignee: S E HYMAN CO
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Filing: 1974-02-19
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1994-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A slip-over or throw type seat cover for automobile seats having headrests supported by posts that extend out of the top of the back of the seat, which cover is adaptable to fit around such posts. This is accomplished by attaching spaced snap fastener parts on the overlapping flange portion of the cover behind the top back of the seat adjacent the posts, and severing the flange portion between the fastener parts to provide a slit for the post, and then snapping the severed edges together around the posts by the now operative parts on the overlapping edges of the slit.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Dudley
- 👤 Harold A Dudley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/60; B60N2/6018; B60N2/6027; B60H; B60H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A throw type seat cover for at least the back of a seat of a vehicle having a headrest supported by at least one post above the top of the back, said cover comprising: A. a front cover panel portion, B. peripheral edge cover portions, C. a flange portion along the rear section of said edge portion, and D. at least one pair of spaced snap fastener parts on said flange portion adjacent the post for the headrest said fastener parts comprising: a. a stud part with a stud extending outwardly from one side of said flange portion, and b. a cap part with its concave portion extending inwardly from the other side of said flange portion, said fastener parts being spaced inwardly from the outer edge of said flange portion, whereby said fastener parts can not be fastened until a slit is made inwardly from the free edge of said flange portion between said fastener parts to the post so that the edge portion can surround said post and the edges of said slit flange portion may be overlapped so that said snap fastener parts may be snapped together to hold said slit in said flange together around the post, and whereby said cover also can be used without slitting when there is no headrest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A throw type seat cover for at least the back of a seat of a vehicle having a headrest supported by at least one post above the top of the back, said cover comprising: A. a front cover panel portion, B. peripheral edge cover portions, C. a flange portion along the rear section of said edge portion, and D. at least one pair of spaced snap fastener parts on said flange portion adjacent the post for the headrest said fastener parts comprising: a. a stud part with a stud extending outwardly from one side of said flange portion, and b. a cap part with its concave portion extending inwardly from the other side of said flange portion, said fastener parts being spaced inwardly from the outer edge of said flange portion, whereby said fastener parts can not be fastened until a slit is made inwardly from the free edge of said flange portion between said fastener parts to the post so that the edge portion can surround said post and the edges of said slit flange portion may be overlapped so that said snap fastener parts may be snapped together to hold said slit in said flange together around the post, and whereby said cover also can be used without slitting when there is no headrest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cover according to claim 1 including the slit wherein the inner end of said slit is provided with an aperture for and fitting around the post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cover according to claim 1 including the slit comprising a plurality of said snap fasteners along each slit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cover according to claim 1 wherein said caps are spaced from said studs along parallel lines toward the post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A cover acccording to claim 4 wherein said parallel lines straddle the post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
151 words
A seat of a vehicle having a back, a pair of posts extending upwardly from the top of said back, a headrest supported by said posts, and a throw type seat cover for at least said back of said seat, said cover comprising: A. a front cover panel portion, B. peripheral edge cover portions, and C. a flange portion along the rear section of said edge portion, the improvement comprising: D. at least one pair of spaced snap fastener parts on said flange portion adjacent said posts, and E. a Y-shaped slit branching inwardly from the free edge of said flange portion between said fastener parts to said posts so that the ends of said slit can surround said posts and the edges of said slit may be overlapped so that said snap fastener parts may be snapped together to hold said slit in said flange portion together around said posts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A seat of a vehicle having a back, a pair of posts extending upwardly from the top of said back, a headrest supported by said posts, and a throw type seat cover for at least said back of said seat, said cover comprising: A. a front cover panel portion, B. peripheral edge cover portions, and C. a flange portion along the rear section of said edge portion, the improvement comprising: D. at least one pair of spaced snap fastener parts on said flange portion adjacent said posts, and E. a Y-shaped slit branching inwardly from the free edge of said flange portion between said fastener parts to said posts so that the ends of said slit can surround said posts and the edges of said slit may be overlapped so that said snap fastener parts may be snapped together to hold said slit in said flange portion together around said posts.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |