US4067609A
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Headrest cover fastening device
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1976-11-22
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An improved attaching means for affixing a headrest cover to a mounted fastener on seat backs. The improvement comprises an attachment strip having two portions: a first portion which is secured to the headrest cover, and a second portion which extends from the attachment made by the first portion. The second portion of the attachment strip is flexible and has a plurality of openings sufficient to engage the upstanding hook-like elements of the mounted fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Stanley Ness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/386; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/803; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/06; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In a headrest cover of the type for removable connection to a fastener containing hook-like elements mounted on a seat back, said cover having towel and separate means to attach the towel to said mounted fastener, the improved attaching means comprising: a flat planar plastic attachment strip having a first portion secured to a surface of said towel and having a second portion freely extending from the attachment made by the first portion, said second portion comprising a flat planar flexible plastic material having a network of filaments defining a pattern of discontinuous opening sufficient to engage said hook-like elements of the fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a headrest cover of the type for removable connection to a fastener containing hook-like elements mounted on a seat back, said cover having towel and separate means to attach the towel to said mounted fastener, the improved attaching means comprising: a flat planar plastic attachment strip having a first portion secured to a surface of said towel and having a second portion freely extending from the attachment made by the first portion, said second portion comprising a flat planar flexible plastic material having a network of filaments defining a pattern of discontinuous opening sufficient to engage said hook-like elements of the fastener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein the network structure of the second portion is a flat, planar, sheet-like synthetic polymer having a plurality of openings formed by filaments which are integrally joined at the intersections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein the first portion of said attachment strip is secured to one edge of said towel and the second portion extends beyond the edge of said towel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 3 wherein there is a plurality of attachment strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein the plastic material is polypropylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein the plastic material is polyethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein there is a plurality of attachment strips.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved attaching means as defined in claim 1 wherein said attachment strip extends as a unitary structure across the width of said towel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
In combination, a fastener containing hook-like elements mounted on a seat back, and a headrest cover removably connected to said fastener, said headrest cover comprising a towel and separate means to attach said towel to said mounted fastener, said attachment means consisting of a flat planar plastic attachment strip having a first portion secured to a surface of said towel and having a second portion freely extending from the attachment made by the first portion, said second portion being a flat planar flexible plastic material having a network of filaments defining a pattern of openings sufficient to engage said hook-like elements of the fastener.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
In combination, a fastener containing hook-like elements mounted on a seat back, and a headrest cover removably connected to said fastener, said headrest cover comprising a towel and separate means to attach said towel to said mounted fastener, said attachment means consisting of a flat planar plastic attachment strip having a first portion secured to a surface of said towel and having a second portion freely extending from the attachment made by the first portion, said second portion being a flat planar flexible plastic material having a network of filaments defining a pattern of openings sufficient to engage said hook-like elements of the fastener.
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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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |