US5190347A
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Adjustable flexible back cushion with adjusting belts and attachment belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-11-05
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Granted: 1993-03-02
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Expires: 2011-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable flexible back cushion including a flexible protecting frame, a ventilating mesh, an upper pull belt, a lower pull belt, fasteners and elastic belt, wherein the protecting frame contains a flexible metal strip and the left and right sides thereof are curved while the lower portion thereof is bent rearward, and at least two pull belt assemblies each of which is composed of the upper and lower pull belts and the fasteners are dispowed on the protecting frame in vertical direction while the elastic belt is sewn on the protecting frame across over the pull belt assemblies, whereby the back cushion can be adjusted to eliminate a user's backache caused by improper sitting attitude, the back cushion being suitable for a car seat, office chair and general domestic chair.
Inventors
- 👤 Liou Shiow-Lan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/42; A47C7/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An adjustable flexible back cushion comprising: a) a flexible protecting frame having upper, lower and opposite side portions; b) a ventilation mesh attached to the frame; c) at least one elastic belt attached to opposite side portions of the frame adapted to fasten the back cushion to a back of a seat; d) at least two curvature adjusting pull belt assemblies, each belt assembly comprising: i) an upper belt having a first end attached to the upper portion of the frame and a second end; ii) a lower belt having a first end attached to the lower portion of the frame and a second end; iii) adjustable fastening means attaching the second ends of the upper and lower belts together comprising: a ring member attached to the second end of one of the upper and lower belts; and a rod member slidably attached to the ring member and adapted to engage the second end of the other of the upper and lower belts, the rod movable between a clamping position wherein the second ends are affixed to each other and a released position wherein the second ends are adjustable relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An adjustable flexible back cushion comprising: a) a flexible protecting frame having upper, lower and opposite side portions; b) a ventilation mesh attached to the frame; c) at least one elastic belt attached to opposite side portions of the frame adapted to fasten the back cushion to a back of a seat; d) at least two curvature adjusting pull belt assemblies, each belt assembly comprising: i) an upper belt having a first end attached to the upper portion of the frame and a second end; ii) a lower belt having a first end attached to the lower portion of the frame and a second end; iii) adjustable fastening means attaching the second ends of the upper and lower belts together comprising: a ring member attached to the second end of one of the upper and lower belts; and a rod member slidably attached to the ring member and adapted to engage the second end of the other of the upper and lower belts, the rod movable between a clamping position wherein the second ends are affixed to each other and a released position wherein the second ends are adjustable relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable flexible back cushion of claim 1 wherein the flexible protecting frame comprises a metal strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable flexible back cushion of claim 1 wherein the flexible protecting frame comprises a rattan strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable flexible back cushion of claim 1 wherein the flexible protecting frame comprises a bamboo strip.
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) | 1996-03-01 | 1996-08-31 | 1997-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-03-01 | 2000-08-31 | 2001-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-03-01 | 2004-08-31 | 2005-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |