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.

Abstract: A nonabsorbing protective seat cover having a seat portion and a back portion, comprising a water-impermeable and gas-permeable layer laminated to a non-absorbent non-woven layer, whereby the nonabsorbing protective cover resists absorption of liquid contaminates from the user, hydrophobically repels liquid contaminants introduced thereto and protects the vehicle seat from damage.

Abstract: A retractable seat cover for providing temporary protection to a seat, such as an automotive seat or piece of furniture, includes a housing, a roll of fabric, a retraction mechanism, and a strap. The housing has a slit for enabling the fabric to be extended from the housing through the slit or be retracted into the housing through the slit. The fabric, which may be waterproof, moisture repellent and/or have anti-bacterial properties for providing additional protection to the seat, is used to cover the upholstery of the seat. The retraction mechanism includes a spring roller mechanism and a button for controlling rotation of the roll of fabric. The strap is attached to a top portion of the fabric and is used to secure the seat cover to the seat, such as a headrest of an automobile or the top of a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A securable protective seat cover, system and method. For a manually adjustable vehicle seat, a securable protective seat cover apparatus includes a seat cushion and an adjustor bar. The apparatus also includes a plastic film shaped to cover the vehicle seat. The film includes a front portion that includes a first seal portion, a second seal portion, and a surrounding portion. The first and second seal portions are directly secured to one another at a side of the adjustor bar so as to attach the surrounding portion to the adjustor bar. For a power adjustable vehicle seat, a temporary plastic protective seat cover system includes a front cover mounted below the power adjustable vehicle seat. The front cover includes a hook. The system also includes a plastic film that is shaped to cover the vehicle seat and is adapted to be secured to the hook.

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.

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.

Abstract: A boat seat cover for protecting the boat seat from the outside elements. The boat seat cover includes a container having a longitudinal opening being disposed through a side wall thereof; and also includes a spring-loaded spindle being rotatably disposed in the container; and further includes a cover member including a sheet of material being carried about and retractably extended from the spring-loaded spindle and also having an outer edge; and also includes a fastening assembly for fastening the sheet of material to the boat.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a chaise longue cover comprising a substantially-rectangular fabric sheet, a chair head pocket, a storage pouch, and an elastic cloth band located proximate an open edge of the chair head pocket wherein the elastic cloth band is configured to form a gather in the open edge. In one embodiment, the substantially-rectangular fabric sheet has opposing head and foot ends, first and second major edges, and front and rear faces. The chair head pocket is formed at the head end and extends from the rear face. The chair head pocket is configured to encase at least a portion of a head of a chaise longue. The storage pouch is coupled to the foot end and has an opening proximate the front face. The storage pouch is configured to receive the fabric sheet and the chair head pocket without inverting the storage pouch. The present invention further provides a method of manufacturing the chaise longue cover.

Abstract: A towel that is adapted to be mounted to a chair where the pouch region of the towel functions to hold the main body portion of the towel in a mobile configuration, and the pouch region further supports the head region of the towel onto the upright portion of the chair. The towel comprises a handle attached to the perimeter opening of the pouch portion and the handle is adapted to carry the towel.

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.

Abstract: In the seat cover used to cover a vehicle's seat (1) it is putted, in the part which in the application will result positioned on uppon line (SU) of relative back (S), almost a crop of metal strap made of manually capable of being deformed material in order to make an only one element (11 or 22) developing longitudinally along this line near its uppon bord (SU) or along adjoining uppon end of back (S), or a couple of transversal elements made of flasks (44) placed symmetrically out of danger of this line (SU) moreover towards their side ends and which can rusult indipendent or interconnect by a longitudinal line (331) like single lines (11 or 22). Line or lines of metal strap in this way putted down, make relative fixing elements single multiple (11 or 22) multiple (44) or composite (331 or 332) which manually modelled by user, permit him regulary and uniformly to stick the covering seat cover at the relative seat (1).

Abstract: A modular shopping cart cushion comprised of a plurality of generally rectangular pads, including end pads and interior pads. Each pad is releasably attachable to each adjacent pad by flexible hinge members. The hinge members have a width adapted to allow the pads to be folded up accordion-style with adjacent planar surfaces being in abutment to form a compact package for transport and storage. The modular cushion has a width and length adapted to fit into the primary cargo area of a shopping cart.

Abstract: A towel made from a single sheet of material has a first set of pockets disposed at corners of the towel that are formed from folds so that the pockets are formed from multiple layers of the material. A second and third set of pockets are disposed between the first set of pockets on a first side and second side, respectively. At least one securing pocket is disposed on the bottom surface of the towel. The towel may be made from a single sheet of material by folding the top edge and bottom edge toward a middle line to form a first and second securing pocket; stitching the first and second securing pockets along the top edge and bottom edge, respectively, to form openings in the securing pockets; folding a first side and second side toward the centerline and sewing lines perpendicular to the centerline to form the pockets.

Abstract: A child support device that can be converted between a highchair configuration and a swing configuration. The support device includes a frame from which a U-shaped swing arm is rotably mounted. A child seat is located on the U-shaped arm such that it can be slid between a distal position at the bottom of the U-shaped swing arm (swing configuration) and a proximal position at the upper ends of the U-shaped swing arm (highchair configuration). When in the highchair configuration, a swing lock can be provided to rotably lock the U-shaped swing arm with respect to the frame such that the seat cannot swing. The swing lock can include a retractable post that can be extended to contact a portion of the frame to prevent rotation of the swing arm. An over rotation stop can also be provided to limit the angle of rotation through which the seat swings when in the swing configuration, and to work in conjunction with the retractable post to lock the swing arm in place when in the highchair configuration.

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.

Abstract: A protective, sanitary cover for use on a shopping cart, infant seat and similar child seating devices. The cover is a strong, absorbent material having tabs which carry fasteners to secure the cover in place. Perforated areas are provided which can be removed or punched out to allow the child's legs to extend through the cover and through the openings, such as the leg receiving openings in a shopping cart seat.

Abstract: A seat cover (1) is designed to be mounted on a motor vehicle seat (16) to protect the seat (16). The seat cover (1) includes a continuous front layer (3) of plastic foil being designed and arranged to protect the surface of a seating (21) and of a backrest (15) of a motor vehicle seat (16). A rear (2) layer of plastic foil is connected to the front layer (3) by transverse welding (6, 7), and it includes a recess (9) with closed edges (18, 19). At least a portion of the rear layer (2) is made of an elastic and retractable material. A first pocket (12) is formed by the rear layer (2) and the front layer (3), and it is designed and arranged to receive at least a portion of the backrest (15) of the seat (16). A second pocket (14) is formed by the rear layer (2) and the front layer (3), and it is designed and arranged to receive at least a portion of the seating (21) of the seat (16).

Abstract: A renewable protection system protects wheelchair and gurney users against diseases due to contacting contaminated surfaces with impervious sheet protectors—paper or plastic—covering all contact surfaces. Identical protectors separated by perforations form a roll from which they are detached for each successive user. The roll is placed in an openable storage tube with a protector dispensing slit. The storage tube is mounted detachably on wheelchair or gurney bottom frame bars. For a wheelchair, the protector is cruciform, with the crosspiece forming flaps extending over the sides of the wheelchair, and the longitudinal strip extending over the top of the back of the wheelchair. Four detachable adhesive stickers secure the protector to the wheelchair at the back and sides. For a gurney the protector has the width of the gurney platform and a length extending to the top of the headrest, to which the protector is attached by an open pocket.

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.

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.

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.

Abstract: A chair cover includes a first cover surface, a second cover surface, and a non-elastic flap. Moreover, the non-elastic flap is attached to the second cover surface, in which the non-elastic flap and the second cover surface form a pocket therebetween. According to another embodiment, a chair cover includes a first cover surface, a second cover surface, and a non-elastic flap. Moreover, the non-elastic flap is attached to the second cover surface, in which the non-elastic flap and the second cover surface form a pocket therebetween. In addition, the first cover surface and the second cover surface are disposed within the pocket.

Abstract: A covering for children's seating devices such as car seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers or the like includes a main body portion forming a pocket that fits over a seating device, and at least one blanket flap portion provided inset from a side of the main body portion. The blanket flap portion is foldably coupled to the main body portion to cover a child seated in the seating device when inwardly folded. Once the covering has been fastened to the seating device, a child is placed thereon so that the rear of the child comes into contact with the main body portion, which covers the seating device. Harness straps of the seating device, which serve to secure the child within the seating device, can be engaged through a divided opening through the main body portion prior to fitting it over the seat. The blanket flap portion is then folded over the body of the child so as to insulate the child in the manner of a blanket.

Abstract: A portable seat apparatus for making a child more comfortable when seated in a shopping cart, in particular. The portable seat apparatus includes a seat support assembly including a seat support member having a seat support portion and a back rest support portion and being adapted to fasten to a cart and a car seat; and also includes a cushioned seat member having a seat portion and a back rest portion and being attached to and supported upon said the support member; and further includes a fastening member for fastening the cushioned seat member to the seat support member.

Abstract: A retractable seat covering for covering a seat to keep it clean and prevent sun damage thereto. The retractable seat covering includes a housing. The housing has a front wall, a back wall, a pair of side walls, and a bottom wall. A top side of the housing is open for access into the housing. A bottom portion of the housing has a cylindrical shape. A spindle extends between and is securely attached to the side walls. The spindle is positioned in the bottom portion of the housing. A tubular member is rotatably positioned on the spindle such that the spindle extends through the tubular member. A biasing means biases rotation of the tubular member in a first direction. A panel has a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. The bottom edge of the panel is securely attached to the tubular member. The panel is wrapped about the tubular member such that the panel may extend outwardly of the housing by rotating the tubular member in a second direction.

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.

Abstract: A body cushion, comprising: a posterior portion for placement against the posterior of a user; and a pair of leg extensions integrally formed with the posterior portion and extending therefrom, the leg extensions for placement against the upper portions of the legs of the user, wherein each of the leg extensions includes extendable features which permit the leg extensions to extend and contract along a length thereof.

Abstract: A chair and cover combination includes a cover and a chair having a leg structure, a seat, and a seat back. The cover includes a singular piece of material having an open end to be placed over the chair. The material covers the seat back, the seat, and the leg structure of the chair in such a manner so as to substantially encapsulate the entire structure of the chair. The cover also includes closing structure generally at the open end which closes the open end.

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.

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.

Abstract: A towel that is adapted to be mounted to a chair where the pouch region of the towel functions to hold the main body portion of the towel in a mobile configuration, and the pouch region further supports the head region of the towel onto the upright portion of the chair. The towel comprises a handle attached to the perimeter opening of the pouch portion and the handle is adapted to carry the towel.

Abstract: A posture system with a lumbar pad and a cervical pad either one or both of which may be used. The lumbar and cervical pads may be supported on a chair by arms which can be bent to a desired position which position is retained until sufficient force is applied to place the arms into a different position. A back cover held on the back of a chair by a pocket at the end of back cover may also used with or be used in place of the arms. Hook and loop material on the lumbar pad and the cervical pad and the back cover provides support for the lumbar pad and the cervical pad. The lumbar pad and the cervical pad wrap up into the back cover which is held in the pocket for carrying.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for form-fitting covers to vehicle passenger seats are provided. A cushion is mounted on a seat frame and surrounded by a cover having one or more heat shrinkable fabric panels attached to a peripheral edge thereof. Each heat shrinkable fabric panel is attached to the seat frame and heat is applied. The heat causes each panel to shrink along a predetermined direction, thereby drawing the cover taut around the cushion and frame.

Abstract: A self-opening towel comprises a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material and being removably attached to a covering membrane. The self-opening towel has a first shape being substantially planar when in an extended configuration, and a second shape being substantially planar and having an area less than an area of the first shape when the towel is in a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A folding chair is described of the type having a seat portion and a back portion joined by a fabric hinge. The seat and back portions have an array of stiffeners, the stiffeners each having one end mounted in the hinge and another end retained in an end retainer. The outermost slats are provided with a slot through which a pair of stays are wound to limit the opening of the back and seat portions relative to each other. The retainers and the hinge capture the ends of the slats in an interference fit. Some or all of the slats may be glued in place with a waterproof glue. A dual purpose cover is provided for enveloping the chair in a folded position for carrying and also for overlaying the chair when in a position for use.

Abstract: A beach chair towel retaining system is disclosed comprising a beach towel for covering a beach chair. An upper stretchable band resiliently surrounds both the upper portion of the towel and the upper portion of the beach chair and retains the upper portion of the towel on the surface of the upper portion of the beach chair. A lower stretchable band resiliently surrounds both the lower portion of the towel and the lower portion of the beach chair and retains the lower portion of the towel on the surface of the lower portion of the beach chair. Each of the upper and lower stretchable bands comprises a bunchable towel material encasing an elastic material.

Abstract: A chair liner for highchairs, strollers, shopping carts, car seats or the like includes a back panel extending from a bottom edge to about head height of an infant, and two relatively thick arms projecting from the back panel to a front edge. The back panel preferably has a curved top edge and the arms gradually taper inwardly from the back panel to the front edge. The arms and the back panel are of a one-piece construction. The liner has a washable fabric covering held on by a zipper which is easily opened to allow removal of the cover. The cover is machine washable and easily reinstalled. The liner fits most standard chairs and booster seats, and it must be used with chair restraints.

Abstract: A adjustably-sized convertible bag, cover and protective barrier device includes a primary, barrier panel construction and a secondary, pouch-forming construction. The secondary panel construction is attached to the primary panel construction, and the panel constructions cooperatively form a scoop-like cap adapted to engage the upper portion of a seat. The device may be folded into several orientations: a bag orientation having an adjustable main interior compartment; a seat cover orientation adapted to adjustably engage the upper portion of a seat; and a mat construction adapted to allow an individual to rest upon various surfaces without becoming wet, dirty, or sandy.

Abstract: A multi-functional seat shield not only is adapted for protecting of a car seat by detachably covering its contact surfaces, but also can be used as an outdoor ground pad when it is not used on the seat. Therefore, when the seat shield is not in use for covering the seat, the seat shield can be turned inside out through the pocket opening so as to turn a front surface of a cover sheet and an inner surface of a pocket sheet out and invert a holding piece to store between the cover sheet and the pocket sheet. Thus, the seat shield is re-arranged to be used as a ground pad.

Abstract: A flexible chair includes a seat frame having a bidirectional fabric stretched over the seat frame to define seat back and seat bottom portions. The seat frame is supported on an upper axis and a lower axis by a flexible frame. In one embodiment, the flexible frame is a substantially continuous symmetrical loop defining arm portions. The arm portions are supported by a pair of u-shaped support forks. The connection geometry between the forks and the frame may be adjusted to provide varying degrees of flex from the chair frame. In another embodiment, the flexible frame is a pair of symmetrical loops including ground supporting portions.

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. Since the seat cover is attached to the headrest, the sides of the seat are unobstructed for proper airbag inflation.

Abstract: A padded chair cover according to the present invention uniformly covers virtually any style of fixed chair. The chair cover includes a padded foam-type structure to cover a chair. The padding is made of a relatively rigid commercially available foam. The rigidity of the foam allows the chair cover to maintain its shape regardless of the kind or shape of chair it covers. Thus a mismatched group of chairs can be covered with the same style of chair cover producing a uniform set of chairs with a formal upholstered look.

Abstract: A temporary seat cover (1) for protecting a motor vehicle seat (26) is made of a majority of layers of plastic film. The motor vehicle seat (26) includes a seat cushion (27), a backrest (29), and a gap (33) being located between the seat cushion (27) and the backrest (29). The seat cover (1) includes a front layer (7) made of plastic film and extending along the seat cushion (27) and the backrest (29). A rear layer (8) made of plastic film is connected to the front layer (7) by transverse welding seams (9, 19). A backrest pocket (6) receives at least a portion of the backrest (29). The backrest pocket (6) is formed by the front layer (7) and the rear layer (8). A seat pocket (5) for the receives at least a portion of the seat cushion (27). The seat pocket (5) is formed by the front layer (7) and the rear layer (8). A strip-shaped (34) extension is connected to one of the layers (7, 8) and it is designed and arranged to be moved through the gap (33).

Abstract: A temporary protective seat cover (10) having a tab (22) attached by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive (24). The seat cover is manufactured from a continuous strip of tubular blow molded plastic, cut and sealed to create upper (b 18) and lower (20) pockets for enclosing a seat back (14) and bottom (16) respectively. The closure tab (22) is a flap cut from the seat cover (10) and has the adhesive strip (24) applied to it. During installation, the closure tab (22) is pulled around the lower portion of the seat back (14) and bonded to the rear portion of the seat cover (10) covering the seat back. This pulls the seat cover (10) taut over the seat bottom (16) in the area of the base of the seat back to prevent slippage and tearing during use.

Abstract: A sanitary liner for a shopping cart infant seat consisting of a seat area shaped to fit within the shopping cart infant seat area, a flexible rim stitched to the top of the seat area and encircling the seat area, a narrow, flat, steel wire stitched to the bottom side of the rim and located between the outer edge and the seat area and encircling the seat area, a strap with a loop, chain, and hook stitched to the bottom of the seat area for fastening to the shopping cart, and a plurality of straps stitched to the flexible rim bottom side for securing the liner within the shopping cart infant seat.

Abstract: An accessory for lounge or patio chairs is disclosed. The accessory comprises a storage bag for conveniently storing a cover for the chair with the chair itself and a bolster for supporting the head, neck, back or legs of a user. The accessory also provides for convenient storage of the bolster with the chair itself as it does for a chair cover. In addition, the storage bag with enclosed chair cover can also act as a pillow to support the back, neck or head of the user when attached to the lounge or patio chair. Also disclosed is a bolster capable of storing a protective cover which can be directly attached to a lounge or patio chair.

Abstract: A thermoforming apparatus for fabricating seamless vehicle seat covers includes a clamp assembly for clamping and holding a thermoplastic sheet, a heater for heating material held by the clamp assembly, and a female cavity mold having a base section and a backrest section. The mold has an internal vacuum passageway formed therein, and also includes an external vacuum port for connecting to a source of vacuum. The vacuum port is in fluid communication with the internal vacuum passageway. A vacuum conduit connects the vacuum port to a vacuum source, by way of an electrically operable valve in fluid communication with the vacuum port. A method of thermoforming a seamless vehicle seat cover, and a seamless vehicular seat cover, which is a product of a thermoforming process, are also included.

Abstract: A seat cover preferably made of washable fabric has flexible foam attachment members and a flexible foam flap and is removably installed on a vehicle's seat. The basic structure of the seat cover consists of a seat portion and a back portion with a flap portion longitudinally extending between the seat and back portions. The flap portion has one or more deformable pad members affixed to the flap portion for insertion of the flap portion into the seat between the back and the seat cushion of the seat. Two or more strap members extend transversely from the opposite comers of the seat cover and have at least one deformable pad affixed to the end of the strap member for insertion of the end of the strap member between the seat and the car body.

Abstract: A vehicle seat element is covered by a cover having four lateral panels which are folded over a rigid frame. Two of the lateral panels that are opposite each other, present in the vicinity of their free edges buttonholes which are engaged on tabs that are free from sharp edges and that are secured to the rigid frame. An inextensible flexible cord is stitched along the free edges of the cover, between said free edges and the corresponding buttonholes.