Abstract: A cushion article, such as a seat cushion or the like, for snapping in place onto an appropriate seat support without additional attaching means. The seat cushion has a foam body with a snap-ring member molded integral with a peripheral portion of the body, the snap-ring member providing means for snapping the seat cushion over the seat support. A process and a mold assembly are disclosed for molding the seat cushion, utilizing the snap-ring member as an integral part of the process and mold assembly to evacuate entrapped air from the mold cavity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 15, 1982
Date of Patent:
August 8, 1989
Assignee:
Sears Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
George L. Bethell, Donald F. Burch, Lysle R. Hinkhouse