Chairs and seats – Upholstery cover detachably connected to frame
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-03
2001-11-27
Brown, Peter R. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Upholstery cover detachably connected to frame
C297S218100, C297S219100, C297S253000, C024S662000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06322141
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to retainers for removably securing seat covers to vehicle seats.
BACKGROUND ART
During the assembly of a vehicle seat, a seat cover must be stretched and positioned around a seat frame and seat cushion. As the seat cover is positioned by an assembly operator, typically there are various seat components or members which must be fitted through apertures formed in the seat cover. If the seat member slips out of the apertures in the seat cover, the assembly operator must reposition the seat cover around the seat frame. This repositioning causes increased assembly time and a corresponding increase in assembly costs.
Of course, it would be desirable to reduce assembly time and cost for assembling vehicle seats by providing a device which aligns and positions seat members through apertures in the seat cover. The device must prevent the seat member and the seat cover from becoming disassembled and requiring further manipulation by the assembly operator.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a retainer for a vehicle seat cover for preventing an aperture in the seat cover from disassembling from a structural member attached to a seat frame.
In accordance with this and other objects, the present invention provides a vehicle seat cover for covering a vehicle seat assembly. The seat cover has a retainer in juxtaposition with an aperture in the seat cover. The retainer is secured to the seat cover. Moreover, the retainer is configured to removably engage a structural member attached to the vehicle seat thereby preventing the seat cover from disengaging from the structural member. The vehicle seat cover is assembled in the same manner as prior art seat covers with the additional step of pushing the retainer down and over the structural member.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention an retainer having a plurality of apertures for engaging a structural member attached to a seat frame is provided.
In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention the retainer is sewn onto the elongated material.
In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention the retainer further comprises a locking flap for further preventing the seat frame from disengaging the seat cover.
In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention the retainer further comprises a plurality of notches disposed on a perimeter of the retainer for locating and positioning the retainer in juxtaposition with an aperture in the seat cover.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention a retainer comprised of ABS plastic is provided.
The above features, benefits and advantages and other features, benefits and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out the invention when taken together with the accompanying drawings.
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Search Report Under Section 17, May 2, 2001.
Dutkievic Duane
Paruszkiewicz William
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Brown Peter R.
Lear Corporation
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