Patents by Inventor John Hocke

John Hocke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and method for covering a chair form with fabric
    Patent number: 5529373
    Abstract: Fabric covered furniture comprises a form member having a straight edge portion contouring into a relatively curved edge portion with fabric covering the front surface and edges thereof. A drawstring is secured along the border of the fabric. A flange element is positioned on the rear surface of the form member adjacent the straight edge portion, the flange having a curvilinear surface projecting generally inwardly of the rear surface. The drawstring is secured over the curvilinear surface of the flange thereby pulling the fabric tightly in the area of the relatively straight edge portion of the form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Hon Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ogden R. Olson, John Hocke