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Chair construction and method of assembling the same
Assignee: YKK Corp
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A chair is provided with a covering sheet, which sheet comprises a front fly and a back fly interconnected by a slide fastener chain. An end stop is applied to a terminal end of the fastener chain after the latter is closed and either before or after the slider is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 David Marshall Ney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/60; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
In a chair construction having a seat with a top, a bottom, a front end, a rear end and a pair of opposing sides; and a back rest with a front, a rear, a top end, a bottom end and a pair of opposing sides, the improvement which comprises a covering of sheet material extending over the front, top end and opposing sides of said back rest, said covering having elongated marginal strip areas of sheet material extending partially over the rear of said back rest and defining an opening accommodating the fitting of said covering upon the back rest; a flap of sheet material extending in adjoining relation to said strip areas and over the rear of said back rest to cover said opening, and at least one slide fastener connected to adjoining edge portions of said strip areas and flap to secure same together closing said opening, said strip areas, flap and slide fastener defining a pair of tail pieces extending beyond the rear of the back rest and foldable against the bottom end thereof, each tail piece bearing a terminal end of said slide fastener; and a piece of sheet material secured against the bottom end of the back rest in overlying relation to said tail pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
In a chair construction having a seat with a top, a bottom, a front end, a rear end and a pair of opposing sides; and a back rest with a front, a rear, a top end, a bottom end and a pair of opposing sides, the improvement which comprises a covering of sheet material extending over the front, top end and opposing sides of said back rest, said covering having elongated marginal strip areas of sheet material extending partially over the rear of said back rest and defining an opening accommodating the fitting of said covering upon the back rest; a flap of sheet material extending in adjoining relation to said strip areas and over the rear of said back rest to cover said opening, and at least one slide fastener connected to adjoining edge portions of said strip areas and flap to secure same together closing said opening, said strip areas, flap and slide fastener defining a pair of tail pieces extending beyond the rear of the back rest and foldable against the bottom end thereof, each tail piece bearing a terminal end of said slide fastener; and a piece of sheet material secured against the bottom end of the back rest in overlying relation to said tail pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The improvement according to claim 1 including a covering of sheet material extending over the top, bottom front end and opposing sides of said seat, said covering including pieces of sheet material connected together by a slide fastener, the terminal end portions of said slide fastener and portions of said covering adjoining said terminal end portions defining tail pieces foldable against the rear end of said seat, said covering having a flap secured against the rear end of said seat in overlying relation to said tail pieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a chair construction having an upholstered member with a front, back and plurality of sides extending between said front and back, the improvement which comprises a covering of sheet material extending over the front, back and all except one of said sides, said covering including pieces of sheet material connected together by a slide fastener, and a flap, a terminal end portion of said slide fastener and portions of said covering adjoining said terminal end portion of the slide fastener defining a tail piece folded against said excepted one side, said flap being secured against said one side in overlying relation to said tail piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a chair construction having an upholstered member with a front, back and plurality of sides extending between said front and back, the improvement which comprises a covering of sheet material extending over the front, back and all except one of said sides, said covering including pieces of sheet material connected together by a slide fastener, and a flap, a terminal end portion of said slide fastener and portions of said covering adjoining said terminal end portion of the slide fastener defining a tail piece folded against said excepted one side, said flap being secured against said one side in overlying relation to said tail piece.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |