US4693516A
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Headrest assembly and method for making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-14
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Granted: 1987-09-15
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Expires: 2006-08-14
Abstract
Abstract An automobile seat back headrest assembly and a method of fabricating same. The method comprises the steps of simultaneously molding a support (16, 116) and head (14, 117) to produce an integral and homogeneous frame member (12, 112). The head (14, 117) is covered with a known protective foam material (26). The assembly (10, 110) is characterized by the support (16, 116) and body (14, 117) being integral and homogeneous.
Inventors
- 👤 Hillery G. Knecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/806; B60N2/809; B60N2/838; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A protective headrest (10, 110) for mounting on the seat back of an automotive vehicle comprising; a frame member (12, 112) including a head (14, 117) and a support (16, 116), said head (14, 117) and said support (16, 116) being integral and homogeneous and made of an organic polymeric material to define said frame member (12, 112), said head extending transversely across one end of said support (16, 116) to define a T-shape, said support (16, 116) having a preformed metal support bar (24) completely embedded therein and extending from said head (14, 117) a shorter distance than said support (16, 116), said support (16, 116) and said metal support bar (24) having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a protective covering (26) comprising foam disposed over said head (14, 117).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A protective headrest (10, 110) for mounting on the seat back of an automotive vehicle comprising; a frame member (12, 112) including a head (14, 117) and a support (16, 116), said head (14, 117) and said support (16, 116) being integral and homogeneous and made of an organic polymeric material to define said frame member (12, 112), said head extending transversely across one end of said support (16, 116) to define a T-shape, said support (16, 116) having a preformed metal support bar (24) completely embedded therein and extending from said head (14, 117) a shorter distance than said support (16, 116), said support (16, 116) and said metal support bar (24) having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a protective covering (26) comprising foam disposed over said head (14, 117).
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