US3736022A
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Molded seat cushion with cast skin and insert receiving recess
Assignee: Bostrom Seating Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-26
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-07-26
Abstract
Abstract In order to overcome the non-breathing properties of a molded seat cushion having a cast skin and to permit a single molded seat cushion member to be capable of taking on various aesthetic appearances as well as to provide functions such as ventilation, heating, cooling and manufacturer or owner identification, the seating area of the cushion is provided with large recessed areas which are adapted to receive insert members. The insert members, which may be formed of porous materials, are fastened to the seat parts in a manner such that they appear to be permanently attached to the seat parts but can be readily replaced when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 A O Radke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/56; B60N2/70; B60N2/7005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01; Y10S297/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A ventilated seat construction comprising a molded cushion having a cast skin cover and a molded resilient filler portion, said filler portion being integrally bonded to said cover, said cast cover including at least one recessed portion on its external seating surface, a porous insert member having a cover of a material different from said cast skin cover, said porous insert member being adapted to be engaged by a seat occupant and having external dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of said recessed portion so as to be receivable in said recessed portion and retained thereby against sideways movement, and cooperating fastening means on said molded cushion and on said insert member for maintaining said insert member within said recessed portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ventilated seat construction comprising a molded cushion having a cast skin cover and a molded resilient filler portion, said filler portion being integrally bonded to said cover, said cast cover including at least one recessed portion on its external seating surface, a porous insert member having a cover of a material different from said cast skin cover, said porous insert member being adapted to be engaged by a seat occupant and having external dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of said recessed portion so as to be receivable in said recessed portion and retained thereby against sideways movement, and cooperating fastening means on said molded cushion and on said insert member for maintaining said insert member within said recessed portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said seat cushion includes a plurality of ventilation holes extending through said cushion from said recessed portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said seat cushion includes a molded in seat pan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insert member includes internal stiffening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein said stiffening means comprises a wire frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein said stiffening means comprises a three dimensional substantially hollow filler member formed of wire, said filler member spacing the front and back portions of the insert cover from each other by a distance greater than the thickness of said wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fastening means passes through said ventilation holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises cooperating hook and loop fastener members on said insert and in said recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insert member is fastened into said recess by upholstery buttons.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said recess includes a plurality of holes which are adapted to cooperate with a plurality of plug-like fastener members on said insert member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 10 wherein said plug-like fasteners are hollow and said plurality of holes extend throughout the depth of said cushion for ventilating the interior of said cushion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said ventilation holes in said seat cushion are connected by passageways to an air blower.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fastening means comprises a plurality of spring members extending through at least some of said ventilation holes and anchored relative to the insert member at one end and relative to the cushion member at their other ends.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 13 wherein said other ends of said spring members are each anchored relative to said cushion member by a perforated plate of a dimension too large to pass through said ventilating holes, said perforated plate including a retaining portion for engaging said cushion members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A seat construction in accordance with claim 6 wherein said hollow filler member comprises a plurality of resilient coiled spring members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |