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Fastening assembly for vehicle seat upholstery
Assignee: Fiat Auto SpA
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Filing: 1988-02-16
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Assembly for fastening upholstery to the padding of a vehicle seat, which assembly comprises a bar sunk inside the padding, and a flexible plastic section stitched to the upholstery and secured to the bar by means of a number of metal fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Silvano Sbaragli
- 👤 Carlo Vitale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A fastening assembly for securing upholstery to the padding of a seat, comprising: (a) first element for being integral with a padding member of the seat; (b) a second element for securing to an upholstery member of the seat; (c) means for connecting said first and second elements; (d) said second element including a flexible section and a longitudinal strengthening projection; and (e) said flexible section including a tab portion for direct attachment to said upholstery member and a rib portion having a plurality of openings for securing said flexible section to said first element; (f) wherein said tab portion is bent so as to be attached to said upholstery member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A fastening assembly for securing upholstery to the padding of a seat, comprising: (a) first element for being integral with a padding member of the seat; (b) a second element for securing to an upholstery member of the seat; (c) means for connecting said first and second elements; (d) said second element including a flexible section and a longitudinal strengthening projection; and (e) said flexible section including a tab portion for direct attachment to said upholstery member and a rib portion having a plurality of openings for securing said flexible section to said first element; (f) wherein said tab portion is bent so as to be attached to said upholstery member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fastening assembly of claim 1, wherein: (a) said openings are equally spaced oblong shaped slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fastening assembly of claim 1, wherein: (a) said first element including a bar shaped member for housing in a recess in said padding member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fastening assembly of claim 3, wherein: (a) said connecting means comprising a fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fastening assembly of claim 4, wherein: (a) said fastener is generally C-shaped and one end of which is received in one of said openings and another end thereof is secured to said bar shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fastening assembly of claim 1, wherein: (a) said second element is made of a plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fastening assembly of claim 1, wherein: (a) upon securing said upholstery to said padding member said tab and rib portions extend generally perpendicular to each other.
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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) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |