Having Elongated Flexible Free-end Securing Means Patents (Class 297/228.12)
  • Patent number: 7374246
    Abstract: The present invention is a cushion. The cushion has a seat cushion and a back cushion that are attached with an attachment element. The cushion is intended to provide comfort to a patron using a stadium seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Integrated Stadium Seating
    Inventor: Troy Jones
  • Patent number: 7360834
    Abstract: A reversible slipcover for a piece of furniture including a base, a back, first and second arms, and a seat portion. The reversible slipcover includes a back, two back ruffles sewn to be substantially parallel to one another and to respective sides of the back such that same fabric sides of the two ruffles match same respective fabric sides of the back, a center belt loop located between the two ruffles, and a reversible elastic with end tabs for securing the slipcover to the furniture. The elastic with end tabs traverses between the two back ruffles through the center belt loop and is secured to buttons attached to the slipcover at respective back corners such that the fabric of the end tabs coordinates with the visible side of the reversible slipcover fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sure Fit Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda Kay Miller, Roseann Clarke
  • Patent number: 7296852
    Abstract: A seat assembly and method of fabricating the seat assembly including a cushion (20) with a groove (22), and a cover (24) having an inner surface (26) wherein at least one drawcord (28) threadingly extends through the inner surface (26). The drawcord (28) is threaded from the groove (22) and through the cushion (20) to a base (34) where it is attached. The cushion (20) is formed by injecting foam into a mold and over the base (34) to form the cushion (20) with the groove (22) aligned with a tube (36) integrally formed in the base (34). The tube (36) provides a passage between the groove (22) and a bottom (32) of the base (34) for the drawcord (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Moeller Marine Products
    Inventor: Ovie Clarence Huse
  • Patent number: 7275786
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, a seat back supported to the seat cushion in such a manner that a space is left between a rear end portion of the seat cushion and a lower end portion of the seat back, a concealing cover member for concealing the space from a rear side of the vehicle seat, the concealing cover member having upper and lower sections, the concealing cover member being attached at an upper edge portion of the upper section thereof to a lower portion of a back of the seat back so as to hang from the back of the seat back, and at least one elastic belt having first and second ends, the first end of the at least one elastic belt being attached to a lower edge portion of the lower section of the concealing cover member, wherein the lower section of the concealing cover member is extended toward a location under the seat cushion and the second end of the at least one elastic belt is attached to a bottom portion of the seat cushion, so that the space between the rear end portion of the seat cus
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: TS Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Matsuzaki
  • Patent number: 7261375
    Abstract: A sling construction in the form of a hammock includes a number of panels stitched together in the form of an open top container for placement in the back seat of a motor vehicle to protect the interior of the vehicle and to further protect animals within the sling construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7240964
    Abstract: A dining room chair slipcover arrangement has a pair of seat panels to cover each side of a seat while leaving an uncovered area. Each panel extends a full depth of the seat to a point below a front end of the seat. A chasuble covers the uncovered area of the seat and extends from a point below the front end of the seat, across the seat depth, up along a front surface of the back, across the top and down the rear surface of the back. Wrapping parts and connectors extending around the back for holding the chasuble to the chair. A skirt extends around the seat to cover sides of the seat and upper parts of the chair legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: PRescient Partners, L.P.
    Inventor: Paula Riley
  • Patent number: 7234770
    Abstract: A portable seat cushion for a bench has an inflatable panel, a strap having an end affixed to a back side of panel and extending outwardly therefrom, a first fastener affixed to a front side of the panel, and a second fastener affixed to the strap at an end opposite the panel. The second fastener is suitable for affixing to the first fastener when the bottom surface of the panel is placed upon a bench and the strap is extended along an underside of the bench toward the front side of the panel. The strip can have an elastic section formed therealong. A valve allows air to be selectively introduced into the interior compartment of the inflatable panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Schiebl
  • Patent number: 7232184
    Abstract: The seat sock is a protective covering to slip over the back of a movie/theater seat to act as a personal barrier between the user and the surface of the seat back. The seat sock consists of a piece of stretchable polyester fabric which is folded over and stitched along the thirty two inch length, folded inside out and stitched along a twenty two inch length. The cylinder is then folded right side out. An elastic loop is attached, stretched and slipped around the rolled seat sock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Suzanne Lawler
  • Patent number: 7178864
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes a frame body having a looped seat frame, and a fabric sheet having a rounded marginal portion. The marginal portion includes a plurality of angularly spaced-apart flaps, each having a sleeve section and a string inserted into the sleeve section. A releasable fastening unit is provided to connect a first end of the string of each flap to a second end of the string of an adjacent one of the flaps. The flaps are folded over the seat frame. The strings of the flaps form a loop after the first ends of the strings of the flaps are respectively connected to the second ends of the strings of the flaps. The loop has a cross section smaller than that of the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Habitex Corporation
    Inventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7121621
    Abstract: A flexible panel having an window aperture with a clear covering and a cooperating pocket behind the window for holding an information containing placard. One embodiment utilizes a magnetic frame for attachment to a surface. Another embodiment uses an angled bracket attached to a stadium seat to tilt the placard toward the viewer in the seat behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Scot A Starheim, Bruce Douglas Ross
  • Patent number: 7097244
    Abstract: A thermal protection device shaped and sized to substantially cover a child car seat is placed within an interior portion of the child car seat to form an air pocket and thereby thermally protect the child car seat. In one embodiment, the thermal protection device includes a thermal barrier, and a positioning strap. The thermal barrier includes a reflecting layer configured to reflect radiant energy, an insulating layer configured to provide thermal resistance, and in one embodiment, an absorbing layer configured to absorb radiant energy. In one embodiment, a pouch configured to detachably connect to the flexible washable thermal barrier contains a temperature moderation device. The pouch is preferably located within the air pocket at a location that facilitates temperature moderation of the interior portion of the child car seat particularly those components that may contact an occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: Keri A. Holmgren, Shelby K. M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7066535
    Abstract: A multi-purpose seat protector is provided for covering, for example, a weight bench and an automobile seat. The seat protector includes an envelope at a first end that receives an upper portion of the seat or bench, so that the protector does not slide off of the seat or bench. The seat protector prevents sweat from staining the surface that it covers. When the seat protector is removed from, for example an automobile seat, a person may safely sit upon the seat without staining his or her clothes. The seat protector also prevents excessive heat from a car seat from burning a person that sits upon the seat. When the seat protector covers a hot car set, a person may safely sit upon the seating surface without the seating surface burning his or her skin. A seatbelt protector is also provided for covering a seatbelt. The seatbelt protector prevents sweat from staining the seatbelt that it covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Phillip J. Moses
  • Patent number: 7000984
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a seat cover 16 that will protect the underlying scat 12 from moisture and dirt having a base layer comprising a moisture impermeable material 28 and a top layer of an absorbent material 24 with strategically placed straps 14 providing means for securing the seat cover to a seat. A pocket 18 is provided for storing wet items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Lisa Ward
  • Patent number: 6971716
    Abstract: A cover for temporarily protecting a vehicle seat that has a seat back and a seat bottom. The cover includes a pouch portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat back, and a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. Alternatively, the cover can include an extension portion adapted to be disposed over a portion of the seat bottom with a pocket adapted to receive a floor mat. A method of transporting a vehicle seat and floor mat to a vehicle assembly plant is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a vehicle seat, providing a floor mat, packaging the vehicle seat and floor mat as a single unit defining a seat assembly, and transporting the seat assembly to a vehicle assembly plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Todd M. DePaulis, Martin Brzozowski, Steve Clark, Ryan Saling
  • Patent number: 6969119
    Abstract: A footstool is provided having outer pockets for storage of magazines, newspapers or the like. Additional storage space is available when the cushion is removed to expose an internal compartment having a shelf. The cushion includes a bottom pocket with a stiffener therein. The cushion can be removed and inverted into a bottom-up posture to provide a rigid writing or work surface. The stiffener can be removed from the cushion pocket and placed on the frame to function as a work table whereby the cushion may be used either as a pillow or simply placed atop the stiffener for use as a footstool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: E. Carroll Jennings
  • Patent number: 6951367
    Abstract: A vehicle seat pad having a first head support and a second head support that are adjustably attached to an upper portion of an elongated pad. Leg support is provided at a lower portion of the elongated pad, by positioning a portion of the elongated pad over another portion of elongated pad. Pillows may inserted in pockets in the elongated pad to provide additional leg support or to provide additional head support. The elongated pad may be rolled, with straps provided to allow the device to be carried on the back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Jane L. Dinnan
  • Patent number: 6905169
    Abstract: A polyfoam cushion is formed as a triangular right prism 12 inches on a side and 5 inches in height. A thin cover encloses the prism, and defines a zippered pocket in which string fasteners are provided for securing the assembly to a chair. Safety straps encircle the child, and these straps are also stowed in the pocket. The polyfoam is relatively stiff, in order to support a 50 pound child without compressing the polyfoam prism. The use of polyfoam yields a cushion of less than one pound in weight, the child can transport his cushion by holding a handle located on the same side as the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Robert J. Donoghue
  • Patent number: 6893087
    Abstract: A seat cushion for use on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles made of a single piece of molded foam having a skin covering a foam core, a front portion with a curved leading edge to fit against a gas tank filler spout, outer edges hinged to bend over a vehicle seat, straps connected to the outer edges to secure the cushion to a vehicle frame or housing and an air circulating and water drainage system formed on central areas of the cushion and with foam cushion areas formed between grooves of the air circulating and water drainage system to support the bones of the buttocks of a user seated on the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Stearns Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D Hancock
  • Patent number: 6860567
    Abstract: A lounge chair with ergonomic features. The lounge chair includes frame, a contoured seat section and an adjustable contoured back section that can be angularly biased relative to the seat section. The mechanism that permits the angular positioning between the seat and back sections includes a biasing member (such as a spring) and an actuator that can be operated with one hand, thereby promoting ease of use. A variable-position aperture formed into the back section can accommodate users of different heights. The contouring can be bowed upward to provide additional ventral or dorsal support to a user depending on whether the user lying prone or supine on the chair. In one embodiment, the lounge chair is of predominantly wooden construction, preferably from a dense hardwood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Bo Bauer
  • Patent number: 6851750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to child-seat liners. Specifically, the present invention provides protective articles comprising child-seat liners, systems comprising child-seat liners, methods for using child-seat liners (e.g. with a shopping cart), and methods for making child-seat liners. The present invention also provides child-seat liner cut-pieces and patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Bilby Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Sampson, Steven M. Sampson
  • Patent number: 6848746
    Abstract: A portable seat is provided. The seat comprises a cushion device inside a pocket formed by an outer casing. A heat transfer device is carried by the cushion device and is inside the outer casing. The cushion may be reversed permitting the heat transfer device to be immediately adjacent the user or to provide at least a portion of the cushion between the heat transfer device and the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Inno-Labs, LP
    Inventor: Todd R. Gentry
  • Publication number: 20040245818
    Abstract: A flexible device to releasably secure a cushion in a foldable article of furniture having a structure frame and a foldable cushion frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Matthew Allen Schomer
  • Patent number: 6709055
    Abstract: A weather-proof covering of flexible material which is form fitted for use with a variety of outdoor furniture. A flexible harness with strap members is secured to the covering permanently by a sewed connection or removably by snaps, Velcro™, or similar devices. The harness is positioned and secured to the furniture by the members and tie lines which emanate from the harness and are tied to the furniture. This system attachment allows the cover to be used on furniture of varying sizes and configurations. The cover may also be attached to the furniture directly by snap connections. A bar with hooked ends is positioned through the bottom of the covering. It acts as a counterweight to keep the covering taut when it is deployed and covers the furniture. The bar also assists in storage of the covering directly on the furniture when the covering is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventors: Charles Gengler, Robert E. Petner
  • Patent number: 6695408
    Abstract: A chair and kit for producing a kit. A plurality of legs and cross-members are connectable together to form a chair frame. A leather seat portion and back portion are mounted to the frame and secured together by lacing extending through the opposed ends of the back and seat portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Paul J. Nobbe
  • Patent number: 6666510
    Abstract: A highchair back support that fills the space behind a small child and the chair back. The back support comprises a seatback cover dimensioned to be slid over the back of a highchair, and a support cushion that is connected to the seatback cover and rests on the seatpad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: Andrew Solomon
  • Publication number: 20030227200
    Abstract: A skirt is disclosed which includes a singular piece of material with an elastic or hook-and-loop band structure to be used with a chair and/or chair cover combination. The structure allows the fabric to be stretched over the chair back covering any portion of said chair back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Patricia Ann Lopez
  • Patent number: 6655737
    Abstract: A strap arrangement constituting a brace having a fan-shaped configuration formed of fixed or adjustable straps for retaining a covering such as a towel securely to a chair. The brace consists of four fixed or adjustable straps which are secured to the chair by suitable fasteners. The strap arrangement is useful for the convenience and enjoyment of a person at the beach, pool or patio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Hyduk
  • Patent number: 6652026
    Abstract: A headrest secured seat cover for vehicles having side-impact airbags mounted within the sides of the seat. The cover comprises a bottom and middle portion attachable to the seat cushion. A top portion of the seat cover is attachable to the seat headrest. In order to attach the seat cover to the headrest, the seat cover includes at least one elastic strap attached to the top portion of the cover and configured to attach the top portion of the cover to mounting bars of the headrest. The seat cover further includes a stiffening member disposed about a periphery of the top portion of the seat cover. The stiffening member supports the top portion of the seat cover such that the seat cover will be contourable to the shape of the vehicle seat and remain in place. Since the seat cover is attached to the headrest, the sides of the seat are unobstructed for proper airbag inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: David K. Toyota, Ronald Lee Sukut
  • Patent number: 6648410
    Abstract: A temporary use seat cover comprises a flat, rectangular sheet with an exposed surface of moisture absorbent fabric and at least a partial backing of a material providing a high coefficient of friction to grip the underlying upholstery material and preclude slippage, upon its opposite upholstery contact surface. Two straps extend from the upper edge, for securing about a vehicle seat headrest. Additional straps may be provided extending across the back of the upper and lower portions of the cover, for extending around the back of the seatback and beneath the forward edge of the seat bottom for additional security. The present seat cover is particularly useful in protecting costly vehicle upholstery materials from soiling or other damage, and also protects the occupant of the vehicle from burns to bare flesh which may occur when contacting certain upholstery materials which have been overheated in the sun on a hot day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: Tonney E. Sparks
  • Patent number: 6634709
    Abstract: A machine-pressable chair cover is disclosed. The machine-pressable chair cover comprises a series of flaps, a seat cover and a chair-back cover that can lay flat when not in use, enabling the machine-pressing of the machine-pressable chair cover. Machine-pressing of the machine-pressable chair cover drastically reduces the maintenance costs and time of the machine-pressable chair cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Korry K. Hetherington
  • Patent number: 6588840
    Abstract: A seat cushion cover (20) in combination with a sport seat cushion (22) includes a rectangular pocket (24) defined by a fabric upper panel (26) and a lower panel (28). The upper and lower panels (26, 28) are generally parallel to one another and are joined by side panels (30a,b) and an end panel (32). A fabric flap (34) extends from the upper panel (26). The flap (34) is adapted to retain the cushion (22) within the pocket (24) and provide for securing the cushion (22) on a stadium seat (54). The flap (34) foldably extends over an opening (33) of the pocket (24) and along a portion of lower panel (28). The flap (34) and the portion of the lower panel (28) are separated by a space for receiving the stadium seat bottom (56). The flap (34) is adjustably secured to the side panels (30a,b) with fasteners (42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52). A resilient band (36) provides tension to retain the cover (20) on the seat bottom (56) when it is in its raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Catherine Alberta Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20030085598
    Abstract: A disposable, highly absorbent vehicle seat cover and method of using same. The cover can be used by police officers to protect their police car seats from stains and odors caused by apprehended suspects riding in the police cars. The cover includes a highly absorbent material, such as a super absorbent polymer, so that urine and other substances are quickly absorbed into the cover instead of staining the vehicle seat and defiling the vehicle. The cover can also be conveniently attached and removed from the vehicle seat by means of hook and loop or other fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Wesley T. Monday
  • Publication number: 20030057750
    Abstract: The Car Seat Cooler is a fabric cover that will stretch entirely over a child's sit up position car seat. The purpose is to block the sun's harmful rays from heating up the dark plastic and metal used in the construction of car seats, heating up to temperatures so high, that it can cause severe discomfort and burning to a child's skin. The Car Seat Cooler will not cool down the car seat but will block out the sun's rays, keeping it cooler so that a child can be safely placed into a car seat that has been sitting under the sun. The Car Seat Cooler will be stored safely in a storage bag when it is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Sherry Lee Blackler
  • Patent number: 6485099
    Abstract: A semi-fitted furniture slipcover arrangement covers a piece of seating furniture, the piece of furniture having a back, at least one arm, a seat and a body. The arrangement includes a reversible slipcover made of reversible fabric having opposite first and second surfaces which are visually different from each other and which are both adapted to face outwardly and be visible on the furniture. The slipcover has a back portion for covering a back surface of the furniture back of the furniture, an upper front portion connected to the back portion for covering a front surface of the furniture back, a seat portion connected to the upper front portion for covering the furniture seat, an arm portion connected to the back and seat portions, for covering the arm and a lower front portion connected to the seat and arm portions for covering the furniture body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Classic Slipcovers Inc.
    Inventor: David Illulian
  • Patent number: 6457773
    Abstract: A transportable cushioning device for supporting a buttocks portion of a user while sitting in a seat. The transportable cushioning device includes an inner cushioning assembly for supporting the buttocks portion of the user sitting in the seat. The inner cushioning assembly includes a support layer for supporting the buttocks portion of the user and a comfort layer for contouring to the buttocks portion of the user in order to provide comfort to the user. A covering is provided for covering all of the layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Richard L. Gates
  • Patent number: 6447059
    Abstract: An adjustable seat cover capable of fitting low-back and high-back automobile seats. The seat cover includes a back portion having upper and lower rear panels, the bottom edge of the upper rear panel extending below the top edge of the lower rear panel. A plurality of spaced-apart straps extends from the top edge of the upper rear panel and one or more straps extend from the bottom edge of the upper rear panel. The straps both secure the cover to the seat as well as providing for and maintaining a smooth, custom-fit appearance when the cover is installed on both low-back and high-back seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: USA Products
    Inventors: Stephen Jackson, Michael Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20020096919
    Abstract: A temporary use seat cover comprises a flat, rectangular sheet with an exposed surface of moisture absorbent fabric and at least a partial backing of a material providing a high coefficient of friction to grip the underlying upholstery material and preclude slippage, upon its opposite upholstery contact surface. Two straps extend from the upper edge, for securing about a vehicle seat headrest. Additional straps may be provided extending across the back of the upper and lower portions of the cover, for extending around the back of the seatback and beneath the forward edge of the seat bottom for additional security. The present seat cover is particularly useful in protecting costly vehicle upholstery materials from soiling or other damage, and also protects the occupant of the vehicle from burns to bare flesh which may occur when contacting certain upholstery materials which have been overheated in the sun on a hot day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Tonney E. Sparks
  • Patent number: 6409264
    Abstract: A sofa or chair member, to support a human body, having a frame and an interchangeable upholstered cover is provided. The interchangeable upholstery cover for the sofa or chair, having an inner and outer surface. The inner surface having a first area shaped substantially like a seat and a second area with flaps projecting downwardly from the seat area, the inner surface having an attachment means on the seat area and on the flaps, and the outer surface being shaped substantially like an upholstered chair or sofa, the outer surface having a plurality of attachment means located at the bottom edge of the cover. A method of manufacture to make a modular upholstered frame and cover is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Johnnie Palmer, Joan Lewellen
  • Patent number: 6398301
    Abstract: A semi-fitted furniture slipcover arrangement covers a piece of seating furniture, the piece of furniture having a back, at least one arm, a seat and a body. The arrangement includes a reversible slipcover made of reversible fabric having opposite first and second surfaces which are visually different from each other and which are both adapted to face outwardly and be visible on the furniture. The slipcover has a back portion for covering a back surface of the furniture back of the furniture, an upper front portion connected to the back portion for covering a front surface of the furniture back, a seat portion connected to the upper front portion for covering the furniture seat, an arm portion connected to the back and seat portions, for covering the arm and a lower front portion connected to the seat and arm portions for covering the furniture body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Classic Slipcovers, Inc.
    Inventor: David Illulian
  • Publication number: 20020063454
    Abstract: A semi-fitted furniture slipcover arrangement covers a piece of seating furniture, the piece of furniture having a back, at least one arm, a seat and a body. The arrangement includes a reversible slipcover made of reversible fabric having opposite first and second surfaces which are visually different from each other and which are both adapted to face outwardly and be visible on the furniture. The slipcover has a back portion for covering a back surface of the furniture back of the furniture, an upper front portion connected to the back portion for covering a front surface of the furniture back, a seat portion connected to the upper front portion for covering the furniture seat, an arm portion connected to the back and seat portions, for covering the arm and a lower front portion connected to the seat and arm portions for covering the furniture body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: Classic Slipcovers Inc.
    Inventor: Khosro Illulian
  • Patent number: 6390550
    Abstract: A personal hygiene seat assembly for providing a comfortable and stable reclined seat assembly for performing personal hygiene needs such as shampooing and shaving of the elderly of handicapped at home using a conventional sink. The personal hygiene seat assembly includes a base member designed for removably coupling to a seat portion of a chair, a back member hingedly coupled to the base member, and a seat member having a bottom portion coupled to the base member and designed for supporting a person sitting on the personal hygiene seat assembly, the seat member further has a backing portion coupled to the back member and designed for supporting a back of the person using the personal hygiene seat assembly when the person is in a reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Joe Paredes, Jr., Debra D. Paredes
  • Publication number: 20020021034
    Abstract: An ergonomic cushion apparatus includes an upper body cushion portion which includes a neck-cushion-reception channel and first upper cushion attachment straps. A flexible hinge is connected to the upper body cushion portion. A lower body cushion portion is connected to the flexible hinge. The lower body cushion portion includes first lower cushion attachment straps and includes attachment means for a lumbar cushion and a lumbar cushion attached thereto. Also, second upper cushion attachment straps are connected to the upper body cushion portion, and second lower cushion attachment straps are connected to the lower body cushion portion. A neck cushion is received in the neck-cushion-reception channel. A recliner chair frame assembly is provided for supporting the ergonomic cushion apparatus. The upper body cushion portion includes a pair of inwardly directed concave arm-reception regions located along opposite edges of the upper body cushion portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Cherisse Morgan, Gary Morgan
  • Patent number: 6345866
    Abstract: An adjustable seat cover capable of fitting low-back and high-back automobile seats. The seat cover includes a back portion having upper and lower rear panels, the bottom edge of the upper rear panel extending below the top edge of the lower rear panel. A plurality of spaced-apart straps extends from the top edge of the upper rear panel and one or more straps extend from the bottom edge of the upper rear panel. The straps both secure the cover to the seat as well as providing for and maintaining a smooth, custom-fit appearance when the cover is installed on both low-back and high-back seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: USA Products
    Inventors: Stephen Jackson, Michael Wilcox
  • Patent number: 6338527
    Abstract: A headrest secured seat cover for vehicles having side-impact airbags mounted within the sides of the seat. The cover comprises a bottom and middle portion attachable to the seat cushion. A top portion of the seat cover is attachable to the seat headrest. In order to attach the seat cover to the headrest, the seat cover includes at least one elastic strap attached to the top portion of the cover and configured to attach the top portion of the cover to mounting bars of the headrest. The seat cover further includes a stiffening member disposed about a periphery of the top portion of the seat cover. The stiffening member supports the top portion of the seat cover such that the seat cover will be contourable to the shape of the vehicle seat and remain in place. Since the seat cover is attached to the headrest, the sides of the seat are unobstructed for proper airbag inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventors: David K. Toyota, Ronald Lee Sukut
  • Publication number: 20010040397
    Abstract: A posture control device that maintains an individual's posture in a correct position by elevating the upper portion of the thighs. The thigh elevation device elevates the thighs, which causes the pelvis to automatically rotate anteriorly. The rotation results in an increased curvature of the lumbo-sacral spine which properly aligns the vertebrae with one another. One embodiment uses a stand-alone thigh elevation device which is positioned below the upper portion of the thigh of a user when the user is sitting. An alternative embodiment uses a specially designed seat cushion with an elevated portion to control leg position in the same manner. The seat cushion can be detachable or an integral part of a chair. Optional features include cushion securing devices including straps and/or hook and loop attachments. An alternative embodiment uses an inflatable thigh elevation device which allows the user or medical personnel to dynamically adjust the angle of the user's leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventor: Heidi Elliott
  • Patent number: 6290293
    Abstract: A seat cushion assembly releasably securable to a chair comprising a cushion member having an upper surface for receiving an occupant and a lower surface opposite the upper surface for engaging the chair, at least three straps fastened to the cushion member, and a strap securing member fastenable to a bottom surface of the chair configured to releasably secure the at least three straps, and in turn, substantially preclude movement of the cushion upon the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Sit On Us
    Inventors: John F. Long, Darlene Long, Joe A. Pena, Michelle Pena
  • Patent number: 6175980
    Abstract: An ergonomic seat cushion for greatly reducing and absorbing shock and isolating vibration even at high frequency ratios. An operator of heavy equipment such as construction vehicles, forklifts, dump trucks, tractors and like vehicles having poor shock absorbing systems can install the cushion on top of an existing seat. The ergonomic seat cushion serves to prevent and limit injuries through the spine, particularly the lower back and reduce neck pain, headaches and overall fatigue. The seat cushion includes a cushion cover with a visco-elastic, liquid-solid pad sandwiched between a pair of closed cell foam pads. The pads are received inside the cushion cover. The cushion cover is made of a water-resistant fabric for both indoor and outdoor use and includes straps for securing the cushion on top of the vehicle's seat. The visco-elastic, liquid-solid pad is constructed of a polyether based polyurethane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Alma Gaither