Patents by Inventor Tonney E. Sparks

Tonney E. Sparks 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).

  • 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
  • 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