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Disposable back and head sheet with use detector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-06
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A removable and disposable back and head sheet attachable by an edge to the top of a chair or seat back and draping over the front of the seat back for engagement with the back of the head of a person sitting in the chair or seat of a mass transportation vehicle. The head and back sheet of the invention is provided with an arrangement indicating clearly whether the sheet has been placed in use by or for a person having sat in the chair or seat such that another person intending to sit in the chair or seat is informed whether the back and head sheet is fresh or used, and the personnel in charge of cleaning the vehicle is enabled to change and replace only the sheets which have been used. The use or non-use of the back and head sheet is indicated by unfolding a fold, breaking a seal and unfolding a fold, or by any other indicator such as a detector of body heat, perspiration or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry P. Kifferstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/60; B60N2/6018; B60N2/6036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises a portion of said sheet rolled in the form of a scroll disposed below said attaching means and requiring unrolling prior to draping said sheet over the front of said seat back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises a portion of said sheet rolled in the form of a scroll disposed below said attaching means and requiring unrolling prior to draping said sheet over the front of said seat back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises a portion of said sheet folded over and requiring unfolding prior to draping said sheet over the front of said seat back.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises a portion of said sheet folded over and requiring unfolding prior to draping said sheet over the front of said seat back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head and back sheet of claim 1 further comprising a weak adhesive holding said scroll in rolled position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head and back sheet of claim 2 further comprising a weak adhesive holding said portion folded in position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head and back sheet of claim 1 further comprising a tearable seal holding said scroll in rolled position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head and back sheet of claim 2 further comprising a tearable seal holding said portion folded in position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises body temperature detecting means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back of the head of a person sitting in said seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises body temperature detecting means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back of the head of a person sitting in said seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises body perspiration detection means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back of the head of a person sitting in said seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises body perspiration detection means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back of the head of a person sitting in said seat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
158 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises pressure detection means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back portion of the body of a person sitting in said seat, said pressure detection means comprising a pouch of pliable transparent plastic attached to the back of said sheet, a frangible capsule disposed in said pouch and a liquid dye contained in said frangible capsule, whereby said capsule is broken by pressure applied on said sheet and said dye is caused to flow and spread in said pouch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
158 words
A removable disposable head and back sheet for attaching to the top of a seat back and for draping over the front of said seat back, said head and back sheet comprising a sheet of soft pliable material, means at an edge of said sheet for attaching to said seat back top, and means integral with said sheet for indicating use of said sheet by a person sitting in said seat, wherein said indicating means comprises pressure detection means at a portion of said sheet normally engageable with the back portion of the body of a person sitting in said seat, said pressure detection means comprising a pouch of pliable transparent plastic attached to the back of said sheet, a frangible capsule disposed in said pouch and a liquid dye contained in said frangible capsule, whereby said capsule is broken by pressure applied on said sheet and said dye is caused to flow and spread in said pouch.
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |