US5011210A
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Structure for fixing the terminal end of carpet in automotive seat
Assignee: Tachi S Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-04-10
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2010-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A structure for fixing a carpet in an automotive seat, in which the terminal end of the carpet is firmly secured by a generally T-shaped anchor member into a recessed area formed in the rear side of a seat back of said seat, and anchor member being connected with the end of a covering member associated with the seat back.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuhiro Inoue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/32; B60N2/36; B60N3/00; B60N3/04; B60N3/046; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A structure for fixing a terminal end of a carpet in an automotive seat, in which a seat back of said seat has a rear side as part of said seat back to be used as a load-carrying platform and the carpet is attached to said rear side of said seat back, and said structure comprising: a recessed area formed in said rear side of said seat back, in which recessed area has a projecting member; an anchor member of a generally T-shaped configuration in section, which is fixed to an end of a covering member affixed over a frontal side of said seat back, said anchor member comprising a horizontal plate area and an engagement portion projecting from said horizontal plate area, said horizontal plate area having a securing part for securing a terminal end of said carpet in said recessed area; wherein, said engagement portion of said anchor member is engaged with said projecting member at said recessed area, said terminal end of said carpet is pressed down by said securing part of said anchor member, so as to secure said end of said covering member and terminal end of said carpet into said recessed area, whereby the carpet is positively fixed to said rear side of said seat back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A structure for fixing a terminal end of a carpet in an automotive seat, in which a seat back of said seat has a rear side as part of said seat back to be used as a load-carrying platform and the carpet is attached to said rear side of said seat back, and said structure comprising: a recessed area formed in said rear side of said seat back, in which recessed area has a projecting member; an anchor member of a generally T-shaped configuration in section, which is fixed to an end of a covering member affixed over a frontal side of said seat back, said anchor member comprising a horizontal plate area and an engagement portion projecting from said horizontal plate area, said horizontal plate area having a securing part for securing a terminal end of said carpet in said recessed area; wherein, said engagement portion of said anchor member is engaged with said projecting member at said recessed area, said terminal end of said carpet is pressed down by said securing part of said anchor member, so as to secure said end of said covering member and terminal end of said carpet into said recessed area, whereby the carpet is positively fixed to said rear side of said seat back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said end of said covering member is sewn to an outer surface of said horizontal plate area of said anchor member, and wherein said engagement portion of said anchor member is disposed at a central point of said horizontal plate area, comprising a hook-like engagement portion to be hookingly engaged with said projecting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, wherein one half region of said horizontal plate area constitutes said securing portion by which said terminal end of said carpet is pressed down into said recessed area and secured therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, further including a back frame which includes said recessed area and said projecting member, and wherein said projecting member is a hook portion which is adapted to engage said engagement portion of said anchor member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, further including a back frame comprising an L-shaped plate and wherein said projecting member extends from said L-shaped plate, said projecting member having one end which is adapted to be engaged by said engagement portion of said anchor member and another end which is affixed to said back frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure as defined in claim 5, wherein there is further provided a second frame at said rear side of said seat back, independent of said back frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-04-29 | 1994-10-29 | 1995-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-04-29 | 1998-10-29 | 1999-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-04-29 | 2002-10-29 | 2003-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |