Conformable seatback cover

Claim 1

A conformable vehicle-type seatback cover adapted for easy installment and removal while retaining a professionally fitted appearance conforming to selected seatback configurations, comprising: a. front and back panels of durable fabric having width dimensions approximating respective front and back surface widths of a selected seatback, said panels having sufficient length to extend from a base portion of said seatback to a top portion thereof with the front panel having an extended base portion to facilitate threading thereof under the seatback for attachment to the back panel; b. narrow side panels having width dimensions moderately less than the corresponding thickness of said seatback and constructed of a stretchable fabric, said side panels being attached at lateral edges thereof to corresponding lateral edges of said respective front and back panels, said combination of front, back and side panels forming a covering structure substantially preconformed to said seatback configurations; c. a top panel having dimensions sufficient to join the top edges of said front, back and side panels; and d. nonfraying, decorative, leather-like reinforcing material affixed over said top panel to inhibit fraying of the top panel when openings are made therein for accommodating headrests or similar seatback accessories and to enhance the appearance of the cover, the reinforcing material being stitched to the top panel with the stitching defining a central section in which openings may be made.