US4514869A
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Top member for a vehicle seat
Assignee: Tachi S Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-08-01
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A top member for a vehicle seat includes a top layer, wadding and a wadding cover laminated to one another. Rigid button core members having outer circumferential portions are interposed between the top layer and the wadding or between the wadding and the wadding cover. The outer layer and wadding cover are adhered to one another along lines radially extending between pairs of button core members and are annularly adhered to one another at the outer circumferential portions of the button core members.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Aoki
- 👤 Kunihiko Ito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A top member for a vehicle seat comprising: a top layer, a wadding and wadding cover laminated to one another; a rigid button core member having outer circumferential portions interposed at a given interval between said top layer and said wadding or between said wadding and said wadding cover, and wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover at the outer circumferential portions of said button core member are annularly adhered to one another by application of heat and pressure to form an integral unit, and wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover are welded radially from the annularly adhered portions to provide an integral unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A top member for a vehicle seat comprising: a top layer, a wadding and wadding cover laminated to one another; a rigid button core member having outer circumferential portions interposed at a given interval between said top layer and said wadding or between said wadding and said wadding cover, and wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover at the outer circumferential portions of said button core member are annularly adhered to one another by application of heat and pressure to form an integral unit, and wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover are welded radially from the annularly adhered portions to provide an integral unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said wadding defines a through bore and wherein said button core member is fitted into said through bore between said top layer and said wadding cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover are adhered together by means of application of heat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said button core member is multangular or circular in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said button core member includes a head portion and a leg portion outwardly extending from said head portion for pulling in the button core member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said top layer, said wadding and said wadding cover are made of a material capable of high-frequency welding.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The top member as recited in claim 1 wherein said button core member is pulled into the interior of said seat by a pulling string.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A top layer for a vehicle seat comprising: an outer top layer, a middle wadding layer and an inner wadding cover layer laminated to one another, said wadding layer defining plural holes therethrough; plural rigid button core members each disposed in a respective one of said holes so that said button core members are interposed between said outer top layer and said inner wadding cover layer, and wherein said outer top layer and inner wadding cover layer are (1) adhered to one another along lines radially extending between pairs of button core members and (2) annularly adhered to one another at outer circumferential portions of said button core members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
A top layer for a vehicle seat comprising: an outer top layer, a middle wadding layer and an inner wadding cover layer laminated to one another, said wadding layer defining plural holes therethrough; plural rigid button core members each disposed in a respective one of said holes so that said button core members are interposed between said outer top layer and said inner wadding cover layer, and wherein said outer top layer and inner wadding cover layer are (1) adhered to one another along lines radially extending between pairs of button core members and (2) annularly adhered to one another at outer circumferential portions of said button core members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |