US3928898A
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Upholstery attacher
Assignee: Schlegel Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A length of flexible, non-stretchable carrier material that is both bendable and twistable is formed into a hook shape in cross section for hooking over a support edge in a body to be upholstered, and a flange extends from the shank portion of the hook shape along the length of the carrier material so that the upholstery can be stitched to the flange and held tightly in place when the hook shape is secured over the supporting edge. Zig zag wire, zig zag plastic monofilament and perforated metal can be used for the carrier, and the flange is preferably fabric, fabric-reinforced plastic, or a shank extension of a zig zag plastic monofilament carrier strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H Smoot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C31/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44658; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44897
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
An upholstery attacher comprising: a. a substantial length of flexible, non-stretchable carrier material that is both bendable and twistable and is formed into a self-maintaining hook shape in cross section continuously throughout said substantial length; b. a continuous flange of a separate and generally plane and flexible material secured to said carrier and extending aWay from the shank portion of said hook shape along said substantial length of said carrier material; c. means for fastening a peripheral edge of said upholstery to said flange along the entire longitudinal length of said flange; d. a support edge extending along a cushioned body to be upholstered and along said peripheral edge of said upholstery; e. said upholstery being shaped for covering said cushioned body and said peripheral edge of said upholstery extending to within a predetermined distance from said support edge; and f. said hook shape being sized and formed of a material having sufficient strength to hook over and maintain a position following along said support edge along the substantial length of said carrier material, and said flange having sufficient strength to pull said upholstery evenly over said cushioned body and closer to said support edge and to hold said upholstery tightly in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
An upholstery attacher comprising: a. a substantial length of flexible, non-stretchable carrier material that is both bendable and twistable and is formed into a self-maintaining hook shape in cross section continuously throughout said substantial length; b. a continuous flange of a separate and generally plane and flexible material secured to said carrier and extending aWay from the shank portion of said hook shape along said substantial length of said carrier material; c. means for fastening a peripheral edge of said upholstery to said flange along the entire longitudinal length of said flange; d. a support edge extending along a cushioned body to be upholstered and along said peripheral edge of said upholstery; e. said upholstery being shaped for covering said cushioned body and said peripheral edge of said upholstery extending to within a predetermined distance from said support edge; and f. said hook shape being sized and formed of a material having sufficient strength to hook over and maintain a position following along said support edge along the substantial length of said carrier material, and said flange having sufficient strength to pull said upholstery evenly over said cushioned body and closer to said support edge and to hold said upholstery tightly in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 1 wherein said flange is formed of fabric material secured to said carrier material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 1 wherein said carrier material is covered with a coating material, and said flange is formed of an extension of said coating material and a reinforcing fabric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 1 wherein said carrier material is formed of zig zag element with stitching holding loops of said element in place, and said flange is secured to said element by some of said stitching holding said loops.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 4 wherein said flange is formed of non-woven, fibrous cloth material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 1 wherein said carrier material is formed of a zig zag element with stitching holding loops of said element in place, and said flange is formed of zig zag loops of material overlapped with said carrier and secured to said carrier by some of said stitching holding said loops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 6 including additional stitching holding said loops of said flange in place.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 1 wherein a covering material covers said carrier and extends outward from said shank portion of said hook shape to form said flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 8 wherein covering material also forms a retainer barb angling into said hook shape to retain said attacher on said support edge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The upholstery attacher of claim 9 wherein the edge of said hook shape opposite said shank is curved outward, and said covering material forms a retainer projection spaced from said outward curved hook edge to retain a cover edge between said projection and said hook edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
An upholstering method comprising: a. forming a zig zag wire carrier using stitching for holding the loops of said zig zag wire together and securing a flange material to said zig zag wire loops to extend outward from one edge of said carrier; b. forming said carrier into a hook shape so said flange extends outward from a shank portion of said hook shape; c. cutting off a length of said carrier; d. securing the periphery of a piece of upholstery material to said flange along said length of said carrier; and e. hooking said length of said carrier over an edge of a body to hold said upholstery material in place relative to said body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
116 words
An upholstering method comprising: a. forming a zig zag wire carrier using stitching for holding the loops of said zig zag wire together and securing a flange material to said zig zag wire loops to extend outward from one edge of said carrier; b. forming said carrier into a hook shape so said flange extends outward from a shank portion of said hook shape; c. cutting off a length of said carrier; d. securing the periphery of a piece of upholstery material to said flange along said length of said carrier; and e. hooking said length of said carrier over an edge of a body to hold said upholstery material in place relative to said body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The upholstering method of claim 11 including forming said flange as zig zag loops of material overlapping said wire loops of said carrier, using some of said stitching to secure said flange loops to said carrier, and using additional stitching to secure said flange loops together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The upholstering method of claim 11 including covering said carrier with a covering material extending outward from said hook shank to form said flange.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
180 words
An automobile seat upholstering system comprising: a. a metal shell for said seat; b. a back cover for said seat; c. an upholstery attacher secured to the edge of said shell; d. said upholstery attacher being formed of zig zag wire with stitching holding loops of said wire in place; e. a plastic material completely covering said carrier and extending outward from one edge of said carrier to form a flange; f. said carrier being formed into a hook shape with said flange extending from the shank portion of said hook shape; g. upholstery material secured to said flange to extend over and cover said seat; h. said plastic material forming a retainer barb angling into said hook shape to retain said carrier on said shell edge; i. the edge of said hook shape opposite said shank being curved outward, and said plastic material forming a retainer projection spaced from said outward curved hook edge; and j. the edge of said back cover being lodged between said projection and said hook edge to hold said back cover to said seat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
180 words
An automobile seat upholstering system comprising: a. a metal shell for said seat; b. a back cover for said seat; c. an upholstery attacher secured to the edge of said shell; d. said upholstery attacher being formed of zig zag wire with stitching holding loops of said wire in place; e. a plastic material completely covering said carrier and extending outward from one edge of said carrier to form a flange; f. said carrier being formed into a hook shape with said flange extending from the shank portion of said hook shape; g. upholstery material secured to said flange to extend over and cover said seat; h. said plastic material forming a retainer barb angling into said hook shape to retain said carrier on said shell edge; i. the edge of said hook shape opposite said shank being curved outward, and said plastic material forming a retainer projection spaced from said outward curved hook edge; and j. the edge of said back cover being lodged between said projection and said hook edge to hold said back cover to said seat.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |