US4877288A
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Lounge chair cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-06
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A lounge chair cover includes an elongated panel of fabric having lateral edges and end borders. Back or end flaps are secured to the panel at the end borders and partially along the lateral edges to define inwardly directed pockets at the ends of the panel. The pockets are dimensioned to be inserted over the ends of a standard multiposition lounge chair so that the panel covers the entire top surface area of the chair while the back or end flaps cover only the outermost portions of the underside of the chair, elastic bands being used to snug the flaps against the chair. Additional pockets are formed in the back flap for convenient storage of miscellaneous articles. A cover flap depends from the back flap border and contains a hidden pocket for the storage of valuables out of sight. A pillow pocket is formed in the panel near one end for the slidable insertion of an inflatable pillow.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/10; A47C31/11; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A lounge chair cover for covering a conventional multiple position lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, a back support hinged to the seat portion and a leg support hinged to an opposite side of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface of webbing or the like, said covering comprising: an elongated panel of fabric having a head end, a foot end and an intermediate section dimensioned to cover substantially the entire top surface of the back support, the leg support and the seat portion, respectively; a pair of end flaps, each dimensioned to cover less than the entire surface area of the lower surface of one of the back support and the leg support; means for securing each of said end flaps to an outermost portion of a respective one of said head and leg end of said panel, forming a pocket in each of said head and foot ends, said pockets being spaced apart and each having an open edge directed inwardly so that the back support and the leg support of the chair can be inserted through said open edges and into a respective one of said pockets; a cover flap extending from said end flap; and means defining a secret pocket disposed on an underside of said cover flap and having an opening directed towards said head end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A lounge chair cover for covering a conventional multiple position lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, a back support hinged to the seat portion and a leg support hinged to an opposite side of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface of webbing or the like, said covering comprising: an elongated panel of fabric having a head end, a foot end and an intermediate section dimensioned to cover substantially the entire top surface of the back support, the leg support and the seat portion, respectively; a pair of end flaps, each dimensioned to cover less than the entire surface area of the lower surface of one of the back support and the leg support; means for securing each of said end flaps to an outermost portion of a respective one of said head and leg end of said panel, forming a pocket in each of said head and foot ends, said pockets being spaced apart and each having an open edge directed inwardly so that the back support and the leg support of the chair can be inserted through said open edges and into a respective one of said pockets; a cover flap extending from said end flap; and means defining a secret pocket disposed on an underside of said cover flap and having an opening directed towards said head end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, further comprising elastic bands secured to each of said end flaps along said open edge of said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cover as defined in claim 1 further comprising at least one additional pocket formed in one of said end flaps, said additional pocket having a open edge. directed oppositely from the open edge of the pocket formed by said end flap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cover as defined in claim 3 wherein said at least one additional pocket comprises a plurality of additional pockets disposed on an outside surface of the end flap secured to said head end of the panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cover as defined in claim 3 and comprising a cover flap extending from the end flap where said end flap is secured to said head end of the panel, said cover flap being dimensioned to overlap and cover a portion of said end flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cover as defined in claim 5 wherein said cover flap includes means for fastening said cover flap to said end flap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cover as defined in claim 6 wherein said fastening means comprises hook-and-loop fastening means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, further comprising means defining a pillow pocket in said head end of the panel, said pillow pocket having an opening directed away from said intermediate section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cover as defined in claim 1 wherein said fabric comprises a heavy weight terry cloth.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cover as defined in claim 1 wherein said end flaps comprise extensions of said panel doubled back to partially overlap said head and foot ends.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
299 words
A lounge chair cover for covering a conventional multiple position lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, a back support hinged to the seat portion and a leg support hinged to an opposite side of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface of webbing or the like, said cover comprising: an elongated panel of fabric having a head end, a foot end and an intermediate section dimensioned to cover substantially the entire top surface of the back support, the leg support and the seat portion, respectively; a pair of end flaps, each dimensioned to cover less than the entire surface area of the lower surface of one of the back support and the leg support; means for securing each of said end flaps to an outermost portion of a respective one of said head and leg ends of said panel, forming a pocket in each of said head and foot ends, said pockets being spaced apart and each having an open edge directed inwardly so that the back support and the leg support of the chair can be inserted through said open edges and into a respective one of said pockets; at least one additional pocket formed in one of said end flaps, said additional pocket having an open edge directed oppositely from the open edge of the pocket formed by said end flap; a cover flap extending from the end flap where said end flap is secured to said head end of the panel, said cover flap being dimensioned to overlap and cover a portion of said end flap; and means defining a secret pocket disposed on an underside of said cover flap and having an opening directed towards said head end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
299 words
A lounge chair cover for covering a conventional multiple position lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, a back support hinged to the seat portion and a leg support hinged to an opposite side of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface of webbing or the like, said cover comprising: an elongated panel of fabric having a head end, a foot end and an intermediate section dimensioned to cover substantially the entire top surface of the back support, the leg support and the seat portion, respectively; a pair of end flaps, each dimensioned to cover less than the entire surface area of the lower surface of one of the back support and the leg support; means for securing each of said end flaps to an outermost portion of a respective one of said head and leg ends of said panel, forming a pocket in each of said head and foot ends, said pockets being spaced apart and each having an open edge directed inwardly so that the back support and the leg support of the chair can be inserted through said open edges and into a respective one of said pockets; at least one additional pocket formed in one of said end flaps, said additional pocket having an open edge directed oppositely from the open edge of the pocket formed by said end flap; a cover flap extending from the end flap where said end flap is secured to said head end of the panel, said cover flap being dimensioned to overlap and cover a portion of said end flap; and means defining a secret pocket disposed on an underside of said cover flap and having an opening directed towards said head end.
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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) | 1992-10-30 | 1993-05-01 | 1993-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-30 | 1997-05-01 | 1997-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-30 | 2001-05-01 | 2001-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |