US4712832A
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Cover, particularly for vehicle seats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-24
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Granted: 1987-12-15
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Expires: 2006-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A perfected cover, particularly for vehicle seats, characterized by the fact that it comprises a frame inside which are formed fluid ducts enabling fluid passage through a portion defining the aforementioned frame and therefore formed from material permeable by the aforementioned fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Adriano Antolini
- 👤 Rodolfo Morigi
- 👤 Giancarlo Saviotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/72; A47C7/74; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S454/00; Y10S454/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A cover for seats used in vehicles or the like for channelling air at a desired temperature to an occupant's body, comprising: (a) a first outer layer for being positioned adjacent the body of an occupant of the vehicle; (b) a first inner layer extending substantially parallel to said outer layer; (c) a first intermediate layer positioned between said first outer layer and said first inner layer; (d) said intermediate layer including a plurality of interwoven members welded together and forming a substantially honeycomb-shaped structure permitting free circulation of air therethrough and sturdy support for the occupant's body; (e) said intermediate layer including upper and lower substantially planar surfaces; (f) means for securing said substantially planar upper surface to said outer layer; and (g) means for securing said substantially planar lower surface to said inner layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A cover for seats used in vehicles or the like for channelling air at a desired temperature to an occupant's body, comprising: (a) a first outer layer for being positioned adjacent the body of an occupant of the vehicle; (b) a first inner layer extending substantially parallel to said outer layer; (c) a first intermediate layer positioned between said first outer layer and said first inner layer; (d) said intermediate layer including a plurality of interwoven members welded together and forming a substantially honeycomb-shaped structure permitting free circulation of air therethrough and sturdy support for the occupant's body; (e) said intermediate layer including upper and lower substantially planar surfaces; (f) means for securing said substantially planar upper surface to said outer layer; and (g) means for securing said substantially planar lower surface to said inner layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cover as in claim 1, wherein: (a) said plurality of interwoven members are polyamide yarns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cover as in claim 1, wherein: (a) said inner layer is formed from an impermeable material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cover as in claim 1, wherein: (a) said inner layer is formed from a permeable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cover as in claim 1, wherein: (a) said cover is integral with the seat for forming at least a portion of the upholstery thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cover as in claim 1, wherein: (a) said cover is associated with the seat such that the first inner layer rests on the upholstery of the seat thereby enabling the cover to be readily removed therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A cover for seats used in vehicles or the like for channelling air at a desired temperature to an occupant's body, comprising: (a) at least a first case; (b) said first case including a first outer layer, a first inner layer, and a first intermediate layer; (c) said first outer layer being positioned adjacent to the body of the occupant; (d) said first intermediate layer extending substantially parallel to said outer layer; (e) said intermediate layer positioned between said first outer layer and said first inner layer; (f) said intermediate layer including a plurality of interwoven members welded together having substantially honeycomb-shaped structure permitting free circulation of air therethrough and sturdy support for the occupant's body; (g) said intermediate layer including upper and lower substantially planar surfaces; (h) means for securing and substantially planar upper surface to said first outer layer; and (i) means for securing said substantially lower planar surface to said first inner layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
156 words
A cover for seats used in vehicles or the like for channelling air at a desired temperature to an occupant's body, comprising: (a) at least a first case; (b) said first case including a first outer layer, a first inner layer, and a first intermediate layer; (c) said first outer layer being positioned adjacent to the body of the occupant; (d) said first intermediate layer extending substantially parallel to said outer layer; (e) said intermediate layer positioned between said first outer layer and said first inner layer; (f) said intermediate layer including a plurality of interwoven members welded together having substantially honeycomb-shaped structure permitting free circulation of air therethrough and sturdy support for the occupant's body; (g) said intermediate layer including upper and lower substantially planar surfaces; (h) means for securing and substantially planar upper surface to said first outer layer; and (i) means for securing said substantially lower planar surface to said first inner layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cover as in claim 7, wherein: (a) said cover includes a second case; and (b) means for securing said first case to said second case.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cover as in claim 8, wherein: (a) said second case includes a second inner layer, a second outer layer, and a second intermediate layer; and (b) said second intermediate layer being positioned between said second inner layer and said second outer layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cover as in claim 9, wherein: (a) said second intermediate layer includes a plurality of interwoven members welded together forming a substantially honeycomb-shaped structure permitting free circulation of air therethrough and sturdy support for the occupant's body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cover as in claim 8, wherein: (a) said first case is positioned adjacent the backrest element of the seat and said second case member is positioned adjacent the seat rest element of the seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cover as in claim 9, wherein: (a) said second outer layer is positioned adjacent to the occupant's body.
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