US4073539A
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Bonded chair construction
Assignee: Security Pacific Business Credit Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-27
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-05-27
Abstract
Abstract An article of seating comprises a shell member and a skin member in contact with the shell member, the skin member being attached to the shell member throughout substantially the entire surface area of mutual contact between the skin member and the shell member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome Caruso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01; Y10S297/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An article of seating comprising: a shell member; and a skin member in contact with said shell member; said skin member being attached to the side of said shell member oppositely of the side of said shell member closest to the body of a seated user by laminating throughout substantially the entire surface area of mutual contact between said skin member and said shell member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
An article of seating comprising: a shell member; and a skin member in contact with said shell member; said skin member being attached to the side of said shell member oppositely of the side of said shell member closest to the body of a seated user by laminating throughout substantially the entire surface area of mutual contact between said skin member and said shell member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said shell member comprises a continuous shell having first and second leg portions; said first leg portion defining a back and said second leg portion defining a seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said skin member comprises a continuous sheetlike skin having a shape and size which conforms substantially to the shape and size of said shell member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 3, wherein: the rear of said shell is attached to the front of said skin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said shell member is formed of structural foam plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said skin member is formed of thermoplastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said skin member is attached to said shell member by adhesive bonding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article of seating as set forth in claim 3, wherein: the peripheral edge of said skin member is separate from the corresponding edge of said shell member.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of making an article of seating comprising the steps of: forming a shell member; forming a skin member; and attaching said skin member to the side of said shell member oppositely of the side of said shell member closest to the body of a seated user throughout substantially the entire surface area of mutual contact between said skin member and said shell member.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of making an article of seating comprising the steps of: forming a shell member; forming a skin member; and attaching said skin member to the side of said shell member oppositely of the side of said shell member closest to the body of a seated user throughout substantially the entire surface area of mutual contact between said skin member and said shell member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method of making an article of seating as set forth in claim 9, further including the step of: applying adhesive material to said shell member prior to said attaching step.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method of making an article of seating as set forth in claim 10, wherein: said skin member is attached to said shell member by pressure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |