Composite seat cover

• US 4,383,712 A
• Filed: 05/05/1982
• Issued: 05/17/1983
• Est. Priority Date: 05/05/1982
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Sagaz Industries, Inc. (Shell Plc)
• Original Assignee: Sheepskin Autoseat Corporation
• Inventors: Kaganas, Jose
• Primary Examiner(s): Zugel, Francis K.
• Application Number:
  US06/375,332
• Time in Patent Office: 377 Days
• Field of Search: 297/229, 297/219-228, 297/453
• US Class Current: 297/228.12
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 31/11 for chairs for headrests only A47C7/386; removable protective covers for car seats B60N2/60

Abstract

A composite seat cover includes a covering element which has two opposite major surfaces one of which faces away from the seat in use. This surface is provided with a plurality of regions which may be provided on separate members affixed to one another, such as by sewn seams, to constitute the covering element. At least two sets of such regions are provided, one such set having relatively long and the other relatively short hair-like elements at the one major surface which form alternating patches. Because of the alternation of the long-haired and short-haired patches, the seat user will be able to occupy the seat covered by such a seat cover for extended stretches without feeling discomfort. The seat cover can also include a backing consisting of a foam padding and a backing sheet. The seat cover can be secured to the seat by a strap of a variable length, or by a plurality of such straps. The covering portion is preferably of sheepskin and may include two sections one of which covers the seat portion and the other the backrest portion of the seat, such as a car seat.

Claims

1. A composite seat cover, comprising

at least one covering portion of a sheet-like configuration having a first and a second major surface respectively facing away from and toward the seat in use,

said first major surface having at least two sets of regions which adjoin each other so that the respective region of one of the sets adjoins at least one region of another set,

said regions of said one set and said other set each having a multitude of hair-shaped elongated elements projecting therefrom,

said hair-shaped elongated elements of said one set of regions having lengths which at least on the average exceed those of any hair-shaped elongated elements of all other of said regions,

said hair-shaped elongated elements of said other set of regions having lengths which at least on the average are shorter than those of said hair-shaped elements of said one set.

2. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1, wherein said regions of said two sets alternate with one another.

3. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 2, wherein said covering portion is substantially rectangular;

and wherein said regions are also substantially rectangular.

4. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 3, wherein said covering portion has marginal zones delimiting the same;

and wherein said regions have border zones which delimit the respective regions and are substantially parallel to said marginal zones.

5. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 4, wherein said regions are substantially strip-shaped and substantially coextensive with two opposite ones of said marginal zones.

6. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 5, wherein the remaining two of said marginal zones are the lateral marginal zones as considered in the position of use.

7. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1, wherein said regions are separate members;

and further comprising means for connecting said separate members to one another.

8. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 7, wherein said connecting means includes respective seams.

9. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 8, wherein said separate members of at least one of said sets are of an animal skin.

10. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 9, wherein said animal skin is sheepskin.

11. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1, wherein said covering portion is of an animal skin.

12. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 11, wherein said animal skin is sheepskin.

13. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1, and further comprising a lining portion arranged at said second major surface of said covering portion, and means for so attaching said covering portion to said lining portion as to form a cushion therewith.

14. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 13, wherein said lining portion is of a padding material.

15. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 14, wherein said padding material has a foamy consistency.

16. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1, and further comprising means for securing said covering portion to the seat.

17. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 16, wherein said securing means includes at least one strap connected to said covering portion and extending around the seat in use.

18. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 17, wherein said strap is of an elastically extendable material.

19. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 17, wherein said securing means further includes means for adjusting the length of said strap to fit the same to the respective seat.

20. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 19, wherein said strap includes two sections each separately connected to said covering portion at one of its ends;

and wherein said adjusting means includes a buckle affixed to one of said strap sections at the free end thereof and engaging the other strap section along its length in use.

21. The composite seat cover as defined in claim 1 for use on a seat having a seat portion and a backrest portion, wherein said covering portion has at least two sections one covering said seat portion and the other said backrest portion in use.