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Head cushion element

Assignee: PETERSON GERALD R
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Filing: 1987-11-06
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2007-11-06
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Abstract

Abstract A head cushion element more especially for use in pickup trucks comprises a cushion core within a casing forming front and rear sides of the head cushion element. The casing furthermore is made of cellular resin and is formed in two parts. There is a connection flange joining the two said parts together and being rib-like in cross section. The flange is located adjacent to the rear side.

Inventors

  • 👤 Illbruck G. Wilheim

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 17:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/882

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim 63 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear sides of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts together, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 63 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear sides of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts together, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 adapted for attachment to the rear window of a motor vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein the casing includes a skin bearing cellular polyester material forming the front side of the casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 3 wherein the casing includes a skin bearing cellular polyester material having a greater hardness than the material forming the front side of the casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 18 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cushion core consists of polyether cellular material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 32 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cellular cushion core has thickness which is at least equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the two casing parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 22 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein the casing parts each have a thickness between 8 and 15 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cushion core has a thickness of approximately 30 to approximately 40 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 23 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein in a rear outer portion thereof said casing has a compacted pore system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 25 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 having in plan the form of a stadium with two parallel sides connected by rounded ends.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 21 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said rim comprises compacted cellular material of upper and lower sides.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 33 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rim is spaced from the rear side of the head cushion element by a distance equal to the thickness of the casing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 72 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear sides of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts together, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side, said core being formed of a polyether cellular material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 72 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear sides of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts together, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side, said core being formed of a polyether cellular material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 32 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 13 wherein said cushion of cellular material has a thickness at least equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the tow casing parts.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 23 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 13 wherein the front side of the casing is polyester cellular material bearing a skin
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 43 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 13 wherein the rear side of the casing is fashioned of a polyester cellular material and such cellular material has a hardness greater than that of cellular material forming the front side of the casing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 22 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 13 wherein said core has a thickness of approximately 30 to approximately 40 mm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 76 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear side of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts togehter, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side, said casing having a rear outer part which has a compacted pore system.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 76 words
A head cushion element comprising a cushion core, a casing surrounding said core and forming front and rear side of the head cushion element, said casing furthermore being made of cellular resin and being formed in two parts, and a connecting rim joining the two said parts togehter, said rim being rib-like in cross section and being placed adjacent to the rear side, said casing having a rear outer part which has a compacted pore system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 25 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 having in plan the form of a stadium with two parallel sides connected by rounded ends.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 26 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein the casing includes a skin bearing cellular polyester material forming the front side of the casing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 39 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein the rear side of the casing consists of a cellular polyester material and such material has a greater hardness than the material forming the front side of the casing.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 19 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein said core is made of a polyether cellular material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 31 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein said cellular cushion core has a thickness at least equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the two casing parts.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 23 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein the casing parts each have thicknesses equal to between 8 and 15 mm.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 23 words
The head cushion element as claimed in claim 18 wherein said cushion core has a thickness between about 30 and about 40 mm.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1991-10-11 1992-04-11 1992-10-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-10-11 1996-04-11 1996-10-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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