CHAIR CUSHION WITH POCKETS
The present application relates to a seat cushion made of a foam cushion enclosed in fabric. The foam cushion is inserted into the fabric through an opening defined through the fabric and placed on top of a chair's seat. The fabric also contains integral opposing pockets where personal articles and items can be held. The pockets lie to the left and right side of the seat and the back panel lies to the back of the seat once the cushion is secured to the chair. The fabric contains ties that secure the cushion to the back legs of the chair. The integral back panel can be a pocket on the seat slip cover. The seat slip cover can cover the entire length of the back spine of a chair, the entire length of the back legs of a chair or the entire length of all the legs of a chair.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/066,461 filed Oct. 29, 2013 and also claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Design Application No. 29/417,569 filed Apr. 5, 2012. The disclosure of each of the aforementioned applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for any purpose whatsoever.
BACKGROUND1. Field of the Disclosed Embodiments
The disclosed embodiments relate to seat cushions and slip covers for chairs used in recreational and entertainment venues.
2. Background of the Disclosure
Traditional slip covers known in the art, such as those that cover entire couches, sofas or love seats are generally without any function other than to change the appearance and look of the furniture. Similarly, conventional chair pads are made of fabric covered cushions that either are placed on or tied to a chair and also generally only change the appearance of the chair. Traditional slip covers do not enhance an individual's seating experience. Conventional chair pads may provide little comfort but they are flimsy at best.
Other types of seat covers known in the art concern the automobile industry. Such seat covers surround a car's seat's cushion where the seat and the cushion are attached to the car. Such seat covers are not intended to cover chairs or seats that can be moved or rearranged such as those chairs or seats found at indoor and outdoor receptions, galas, halls and auction houses.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTSIn general, in a first aspect, the disclosure features a seat cushion made of a foam cushion which is enclosed in fabric. The cushion can be inserted into the fabric through an opening defined through the fabric and placed on top of a chair's seat. The fabric also can contain integral opposing pockets where personal articles and items can be held. The pockets can be disposed to the left and right side of the seat. A back panel can be disposed at the back of the seat once the cushion is secured to the chair. The fabric can include ties that secure the cushion to the back legs of the chair. The disclosure also provides a seat slip covering made of fabric which covers the back spine of a chair and either the back legs of the chair or all the legs of the chair, such that the fabric touches the floor. The seat slip cover includes an integral back panel pocket for the insertion of personal articles and items. The back panel pocket can be positioned at any point on the slip cover. Side pockets can be included on the seat slip cover.
The fabric covered cushion can fit directly onto a chiavari chair, for example, without a need for separate fasteners or tools. In another embodiment, the cushion can be configured to fit various models of chairs or can be measured or made to order depending on the style or model of chair. The cushion can be slipped into the fabric through an opening defined in the fabric. The inserted cushion allows the fabric to be taut which allows the design of the fabric to be more apparent. The fabric opening, into which the cushion is inserted preferably faces downwardly toward the seat portion of the chair. The fabric can also be configured with two fabric ties which can be integrally connected to the fabric covering the cushion. The ties can be integral to the fabric and can be tied around the wooden frame of the chiavari chair, or other types of chairs, where the seating platform meets the back chair legs. In another embodiment, additional ties can be integral to the fabric or otherwise be attached to the cushion. The amount of fabric ties is dependent on the chair or the cushion desired. In addition, the type and amount of ties may be dependent on the desire of the consumer or the desire of the reception venue.
It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the disclosed embodiments. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification, are included to illustrate and provide a further understanding of the disclosed methods and systems. Together with the description, the drawings serve to explain principles of the disclosure.
The majority of chairs used at formal and informal and indoor and outdoor receptions, galas, and other like functions are typically chiavari brand chairs. Such chairs have a unique design and function. The special design of the chiavari chair is achieved by structural sections. Each component is designed according to the specific stresses it will carry. The seat portion of the chiavari chair is made with thin strips of willow wood and is often deemed uncomfortable especially when a person sits for extended periods of time. Similar chairs often have wooden bases for a seat platform and typically lack comfort. Other parts of the chiavari chair and other chairs used at such functions are made of resin and metal which add to the discomfort for an individual sitting. The present application addresses this discomfort problem by creating a comfortable seat cushion coupled with the functional use of pockets and panels for retaining important objects and belongings.
Applicant has also come to appreciate that at indoor or outdoor receptions or parties, guests, often are without a place to store their clutches, personal belongings and the like. As a result, reception tables are often cluttered. Aggravating this situation, if a drink spills or food falls, the risk of damage to a person's belongings that are situated on the table is very real. Also, at such events and receptions, the belongings of guests are often placed on the floor. This can lead to other guests kicking and subsequently damaging these belongings or an individual's belongings can be lost. A cluttered table or floor also disrupts the form and ambiance of the event and can be unsafe. Moreover, in an outdoor event, wind can be problematic as it can blow items away (e.g. napkin).
Embodiments of the present disclosure address these concerns by providing a seat cushion and slip cover with pockets that are able to hold and protect the important, sentimental and sometimes expensive items an individual brings to a reception, party, gala or other function.
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The cushion can be made from a polyurethane, environmentally safe, high-density, and high purity foam. Depending on the make of the chair, the seat cushion can be of any desired length, width, depth or tapered from front to back. Additional seat cushion thicknesses and heights can be made depending on desired comfort. The cushion can be taken out of the fabric and the fabric can be washed.
The measurements of the seat cushion match the measurements of the chiavari chair or whatever chair the seat cushion is intended for, and can be, for example as follows: 2″ thickness; 16″ length; and 16 total width but the cushion begins to taper down towards the rear of the seat at about 13″ of the width. The measurements of the fabric panel pockets 10A, 10B can be, for example, as follows: 13″ in length; 8″ in height/width; and contain an interior pocket depth of 5″. The pockets are 8″ in depth and can expand to accommodate a variety of objects. Depending on the make and model of the chair and the desire of the individual hosting a party at a reception venue, the pocket can be of any length, width or depth. The pockets can preferably hold up to 2 pounds each in weight without disturbing the other empty pocket or seat cushion.
The pocket is preferably capable of receiving multiple items, such as: auction bidding paddles, clutches, wallets, umbrellas, evening bags, menus, party favors, programs, playbills, cell phones, and cameras. In another embodiment, the pocket can be sealed via hook and loop fasteners, snaps, zippers, magnets or other fastener means. The fabric panel or pockets can be various colors and sizes and are preferably aesthetically pleasing. The exterior design of the pocket can be decorative such as an inverted box pleat and may also contain piping details or other adornments.
Any fabric can be used for the pocket, panel and to cover the cushion. The fabric can be, for example, velvet, taffeta, or polyester. In a preferred embodiment, the fabric can be made of a high quality, upholstery-grade bengaline fabric. Heavy duty polyester stitching can be used everywhere to ensure the ties do not detach from the fabric. The fabric of the pockets can be of a heavier thread count or fabric grade, so as to receive heavier objects such that the seat cushion can remain on the chair whether a person is sitting on the seat cushion or not.
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In another embodiment, the cushion or the fabric may be equipped with an adhesive or high friction layer (e.g. rubber or silicone) on it's underside that can be adhered to the chair's seating platform or the chair's existing cushion. In any scenario, the seat cushion preferably provides greater comfort to the individual while providing a feeling of security that their personal items and belongings are protected and secure.
In another embodiment, the seat cushion can include two side pockets and not have a back panel.
All statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future, i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure.
In the disclosure hereof any element expressed as a means for performing a specified function is intended to encompass any way of performing that function. Applicants thus regard any means which can provide those functionalities as equivalent to those shown herein. It is intended that the present disclosure include modifications and variations that are within the scope of the subject disclosure and equivalents.
Claims
1. A seat cushion comprising: wherein the inserted fabric covered cushion is positioned on top of the seating platform of the chair; wherein the opposing pockets are positioned exterior to the left and right side of the seating platform; and wherein the plurality of integral ties secure the cushion to the back legs of the chair.
- integral opposing pockets for insertion of a plurality of articles and items; and
- a plurality of integral ties for attaching a cushion to a chair;
2. The seat cushion of claim 1, wherein the chair is a chiavari chair.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 15, 2013
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2014
Applicant: GalaRoo NYC LLC (New York, NY)
Inventor: Charléne von Saher (New York, NY)
Application Number: 14/081,787
International Classification: A47C 7/02 (20060101);