US3896531A
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Upholstery system method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-26
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1993-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An upholstery system method and apparatus for furniture and the like in which the upholstery covering is releasably affixed to a base member for enabling changing of the covering as desired. A clasp apparatus adapted for mounting with the base member for releasably securing upholstery coverings such as sheets, panels, fabrics and the like with the base member is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewitt Y Gorman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C31/023; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/48; Y10T29/481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A method of releasably securing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material to a base member having a cushion portion to form an upholstered cushion, including the steps of: providing a cushion portion for a base member in a desired shape with the cushion portion forming at least one cushion corner; arranging the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material by positioning the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner; folding the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material at each cushion corner formed by the cushion portion in a manner for forming a sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner for viewing; placing a shield member within a fold to eliminate wrinkles formed in the viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering material by the portion of the sheet of upholstery covering folded behind said viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering; and deforming resiliently by engaging with the base member a plurality of clip members also engaging the sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material without the use of tools for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the folded sheet of decorative upholstery covering material with the base member while avoiding piercing or damaging of the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
226 words
A method of releasably securing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material to a base member having a cushion portion to form an upholstered cushion, including the steps of: providing a cushion portion for a base member in a desired shape with the cushion portion forming at least one cushion corner; arranging the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material by positioning the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner; folding the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material at each cushion corner formed by the cushion portion in a manner for forming a sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner for viewing; placing a shield member within a fold to eliminate wrinkles formed in the viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering material by the portion of the sheet of upholstery covering folded behind said viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering; and deforming resiliently by engaging with the base member a plurality of clip members also engaging the sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material without the use of tools for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the folded sheet of decorative upholstery covering material with the base member while avoiding piercing or damaging of the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method as set forth in claim 1, including the step of: rEleasing the plurality of clip members without the use of tools to enable changing of the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering when desired without damaging the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
388 words
A method of releasably securing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material having first and second opposed edges to a base member having first and second opposing side portions and a cushion portion to form an upholstered cushion, including the steps of: disposing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner; arranging the first edge of the unformed decorative upholstery covering material adjacent the first side portion of the base member; securing the first edge of the unformed decorative upholstery covering material by deforming resiliently a plurality of clip members adjacent the first side portion of the base member and the decorative upholstery covering material for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the first edge of the decorative upholstery covering material to the base member while avoiding the piercing or damaging of the decorative upholstery covering material; arranging the second edge of the upholstery covering material adjacent the second opposing side portion of the base member; securing the second edge of the upholstery covering material by deforming resiliently a plurality of clip members adjacent to the opposing second side portion of the base member and the decorative upholstery covering material for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the second edge of the decorative upholstery covering material to the base member while avoiding the piercing or damaging of the upholstery covering material and for providing a wrinkle-free upholstered cushion; folding the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material at each cushion corner formed by the cushion portion in a manner for forming a sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner for viewing; placing a shield member within a fold to eliminate wrinkles formed in the viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering material by the portion of the sheet of upholstery covering folded behind said viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering; and deforming resiliently by engaging with the base member a plurality of clip members also engaging the sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material without the use of tools for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the folded sheet of decorative upholstery covering material with the base member while avoiding piercing or damaging of the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
388 words
A method of releasably securing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material having first and second opposed edges to a base member having first and second opposing side portions and a cushion portion to form an upholstered cushion, including the steps of: disposing a sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner; arranging the first edge of the unformed decorative upholstery covering material adjacent the first side portion of the base member; securing the first edge of the unformed decorative upholstery covering material by deforming resiliently a plurality of clip members adjacent the first side portion of the base member and the decorative upholstery covering material for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the first edge of the decorative upholstery covering material to the base member while avoiding the piercing or damaging of the decorative upholstery covering material; arranging the second edge of the upholstery covering material adjacent the second opposing side portion of the base member; securing the second edge of the upholstery covering material by deforming resiliently a plurality of clip members adjacent to the opposing second side portion of the base member and the decorative upholstery covering material for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the second edge of the decorative upholstery covering material to the base member while avoiding the piercing or damaging of the upholstery covering material and for providing a wrinkle-free upholstered cushion; folding the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material at each cushion corner formed by the cushion portion in a manner for forming a sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material about the cushion portion in a desired manner for viewing; placing a shield member within a fold to eliminate wrinkles formed in the viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering material by the portion of the sheet of upholstery covering folded behind said viewed surface of the sheet of upholstery covering; and deforming resiliently by engaging with the base member a plurality of clip members also engaging the sheet of folded decorative upholstery covering material without the use of tools for providing a plurality of forces for releasably securing the folded sheet of decorative upholstery covering material with the base member while avoiding piercing or damaging of the sheet of unformed decorative upholstery covering material.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |