Patent Application
20220312974
A stadium seat often includes a folding seat assembly which attaches to a fixed backrest assembly. In some embodiments, the seat assembly is pivotally attached to the fixed backrest assembly. In these embodiments, the seat assembly will pivot from a first, upright position which, depending on the configuration of the stadium seat, may be substantially parallel to the backrest assembly; to a second position substantially perpendicular to the backrest assembly (and substantially parallel to the ground).
Such stadium seats are often comprised of rigid materials, such as plastics, which are uncomfortable, especially for long durations. Additionally, traditional stadium seats are repeatedly used and seldom cleaned, resulting in dirty seat and/or backrest assemblies. Moreover, stadium seats may be cold to the touch during cold weather; and hot to the touch during hot weather, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. For instance, it believed that a seat assembly of a stadium seat may have a surface temperature in excess of 100° F. when exposed to heat and/or sunlight, e.g., a surface temperature in excess of 110° F., a surface temperature in excess of 120° F., a surface temperature in excess of 130° F., or a surface temperature in excess of 140° F.
Conventional seat cushions include a fixed seat made out of plastic and/or foam. Most conventional seat cushions include a backing portion fixedly attached thereto. Moreover, conventional seat cushions are awkward and cumbersome to carry and do not fit in a bag or purse. Additionally, conventional seat cushions move when one moves in their seat, or when the seat pivots from the first position to the second position, or any position therebetween. Conventional seat cushions are often attached to the seat with a strap that is difficult to wrap around the seat assembly and/or backrest assembly, thus making securing the conventional seat cushion tedious.
Most stadiums have restrictions on the number of items that are allowed in, not to mention restrictions of the sizes of any such items. Most notably, the NFL® has restrictions that require a clear bag within certain dimensions as well as restrictions on seat cushions. Non-approved seat cushions include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers. As the NFL® moves towards these more restrictive rules it is presumed that the other professional sports will likewise adopt these guidelines.
There remains a need for a product that is able to be folded and carried into a stadium or other venue, such as in a small bag or purse. In addition, there remains a need for a product that can be easily slipped over the top of the seat with no buckles or straps. Moreover, there remains a need for a portable stadium seat cover that remains attached to the seat assembly while it is pivoted from the first position to the second position.
In view of the foregoing, one aspect of the present disclosure is a seat cover that can be easily slipped over the seat assembly of a stadium seat with no buckles or straps. In some embodiments, the seat cover is able to be folded and carried into a venue, such as a stadium, an arena, etc. In some embodiments, the seat cover can easily be positioned and/or secured to a seat, such as in less than about 2 minutes, such as in less than about 1 minutes, such as less than about 30 seconds, etc. In some embodiments, the seat cover removably attaches to the seat assembly of the traditional stadium seat by elastic or with a drawstring and does not significantly move when the user or the seat assembly moves, e.g., pivots from the first position to the second position or any position therebetween. In some embodiments, the product has no zippers or straps. In some embodiments, the seat cover is constructed of a material that is reusable. In some embodiments, the seat cover is constructed of a material that is washable.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a seat cover which is stable and less prone to become unattached to a stadium seat by the ordinary movements of an individual sitting in the seat.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a seat cover comprising a top member and at least one stabilizing member, wherein the at least one stabilizing member includes an elastic band, an elastic cord, or a drawstring. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member further comprises a channel, wherein the elastic band, the elastic cord, or the drawstring, is provided within the channel.
In some embodiments, the seat cover comprises a single continuous stabilizing member. In some embodiments, the elastic band, the elastic cord, or the drawstring circumscribes a perimeter of the single continuous stabilizing member. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member further comprises a channel which circumscribes a perimeter of the single continuous stabilizing member, and wherein the elastic band, the elastic cord, or the drawstring is provided within the channel. In some embodiments, the seat cover further comprises a storage pouch. In some embodiments, the seat cover further comprises one or more anti-slip members. In some embodiments, the one or more anti-slip members are comprised of a silicone or a rubber. In some embodiments, the seat cover further comprises at least one sleeve.
In some embodiments, the seat cover is comprised of a washable and/or reusable material. In some embodiments, the seat cover is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, wool, angora, silk, grass, rush, hemp, sisal, coir, straw, bamboo, pina, ramie, and seaweed. In some embodiments, the seat cover is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of polyamide (nylon), polyester, aramid, or other spun thermoplastics. Examples of synthetic fabrics include polyester, aramid, acrylic, nylon, spandex, olefin fiber, ingeo (a polylactide), and lurex.
In some embodiments, the seat cover comprises four stabilizing members.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a seat cover comprising a top member, a single continuous stabilizing member, one or more anti-slip members, and a pouch, wherein the single continuous stabilizing member comprises a channel housing a drawstring, and wherein the drawstring is releasably coupled to a toggle. In some embodiments, the seat cover is comprised of a washable and/or reusable material. In some embodiments, the seat cover consists essentially of the top member, the single continuous stabilizing member, the one or more anti-slip members, and the pouch. In some embodiments, the seat cover consists of the top member, the single continuous stabilizing member, the one or more anti-slip members, and the pouch.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a kit comprising (i) a seat cover comprising a top member, a single continuous stabilizing member, one or more anti-slip members, and a pouch, wherein the single continuous stabilizing member comprises a channel housing a drawstring, and wherein the drawstring is releasably coupled to a toggle; and (ii) an inflatable cushion.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a kit comprising (i) a seat cover comprising a top member, a single continuous stabilizing member, one or more anti-slip members, and a pouch, wherein the single continuous stabilizing member comprises a channel housing a drawstring, and wherein the drawstring is releasably coupled to a toggle; and (ii) one or more disposable heat packs.
Various aspects of at least one embodiment are discussed below with reference to the accompanying figures, which are not intended to be drawn to scale. The figures are included to provide an illustration and a further understanding of the various aspects and embodiments, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, but are not intended as a definition of the limits of any particular embodiment. The drawings, together with the remainder of the specification, serve to explain principles and operations of the described and claimed aspects and embodiments. In the figures, each identical or nearly identical component that is illustrated in various figures is represented by a like numeral. For purposes of clarity, not every component may be labeled in every figure.
The present disclosure is directed to a seat cover for a stadium seat as described and claimed herein. In some embodiments, the seat cover is portable and reusable, e.g., made out of a material that is reusable and washable. As described in more detail herein, the seat cover includes a top member and one or more stabilizing members. In some embodiments, the seat cover includes an optional pouch (such as an optional pouch attached to the seat cover), one or more optional sleeves (such as those capable of receiving one or more disposed heat packs), one or more optional inflatable cushions, and one or more optional anti-slip members. In some embodiments, the seat cover may be folded and packed inside the optional pouch.
It is believed that seat cover described herein may serve as a barrier between a dirty seat assembly and/or a seat assembly that has an undesirable temperature or surface temperature, e.g., a surface temperature that is in excess of about 100° F., in excess of about 110° F., in excess of about 120° F., in excess of about 130° F., or in excess of about 140° F.; or a surface temperature that is less than about 80° F., that is less than about 70° F., that is less than about 60° F., that is less than about 50° F., or that is less than about 40° F. It is believed that the seat cover of the present disclosure may act as a shield between the seat assembly and the user of the seat cover. In this manner the seat cover may prevent burns or exposure to cold temperatures. It has been unexpectedly found that when the seat cover of the present disclosure is disposed on a seat assembly of a stadium seat, the surface temperature of the seat assemblies decreases, e.g., from about 144° F. to about 89° F.
It is believed that the seat cover of the present disclosure may act as a barrier between clean cloths and a dirty seat assembly. In particular, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the presently disclosed seat cover may be used to provide a protective barrier between a user's clothes and/or skin and potential viral or bacterial contagions.
As described further herein, the seat cover of the present disclosure may be made from any material, including materials that are washable and reusable; or which may include a coating that is antibacterial or water resistant.
It should also be understood that, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, in any methods claimed herein that include more than one step or act, the order of the steps or acts of the method is not necessarily limited to the order in which the steps or acts of the method are recited.
As used herein, the singular terms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the word “or” is intended to include “and” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “includes” is defined inclusively, such that “includes A or B” means including A, B, or A and B.
As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “or” should be understood to have the same meaning as “and/or” as defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and/or” shall be interpreted as being inclusive, e.g., the inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one, of a number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as “only one of” or “exactly one of,” or, when used in the claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element of a number or list of elements. In general, the term “or” as used herein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives (e.g. “one or the other but not both”) when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as “either,” “one of,” “only one of” or “exactly one of” “Consisting essentially of,” when used in the claims, shall have its ordinary meaning as used in the field of patent law.
The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Similarly, “comprises,” “includes,” “has,” and the like are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Specifically, each of the terms is defined consistent with the common United States patent law definition of “comprising” and is therefore interpreted to be an open term meaning “at least the following,” and is also interpreted not to exclude additional features, limitations, aspects, etc. Thus, for example, “a device having components a, b, and c” means that the device includes at least components a, b, and c. Similarly, the phrase: “a method involving steps a, b, and c” means that the method includes at least steps a, b, and c. Moreover, while the steps and processes may be outlined herein in a particular order, the skilled artisan will recognize that the ordering steps and processes may vary.
As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, “at least one of A and B” (or, equivalently, “at least one of A or B,” or, equivalently “at least one of A and/or B”) can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
In some embodiments, the term “about” means within 15%, within 10%, within 5%, or within 1% of the recited value.
In some embodiments, the term “substantially” means 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% or more of the recited value or term. For instance, if a stabilizing member covers substantially all of a side of a seat assembly, that stabilizing member may cover 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% or more of that side of the seat assembly.
With reference to at least
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 includes one stabilizing member 10 (see, e.g.,
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In some embodiments, the one or more stabilizing members 10 are further adapted to be positioned over the periphery of one or more corners 9 of the seat assembly, e.g., adapted to be positioned over the periphery of least two corners 9 of a seat assembly 4, adapted to be positioned over the periphery of least three corners of a seat assembly 4, or adapted to be positioned over the periphery of all four corners 9 of a seat assembly 4 (see, e.g.,
The skilled artisan will appreciate that, in some embodiments, the one or more stabilizing members may be deformed by or wrap around portions of one or more hinges 2 and 6 of a stadium seat (see e.g.,
In some embodiments, the one or more stabilizing members 10 are adapted to be positioned over at least two sides of the seat assembly 4, for example the front and rear sides of the seat assembly 4. In some embodiment, the one or more stabilizing members 10 are adapted to be positioned over at least two sides of the seat assembly 4, and further to be positioned over at least two corners 9 of the seat assembly 4. In some embodiment, the one or more stabilizing members 10 are adapted to be positioned over at least two sides of the seat assembly 4, and further to be positioned over at least four corners 9 of the seat assembly 4. In some embodiment, the one or more stabilizing members 10 are adapted to be positioned over the front and rear sides of the seat assembly, positioned over at least a portion of both the left and right sides of the seat assembly, and further positioned over at least four corners 9 of the seat assembly 4.
In those embodiments where the seat cover 11 includes two stabilizing members 10, the two stabilizing members 10 are adapted to substantially wrap around a first side 7A and a second side 7C of a seat assembly 4. In some embodiments, the first and second sides 7A and 7C are front and rear sides of the seat assembly, where the rear side is a side closest to the backrest assembly 1, and where the front side is a side further from the backrest assembly 1.
In some embodiments, one or more stabilizing means 14 are integrated into or positioned onto a surface of each stabilizing member 10. In some embodiments, the one or more stabilizing means 14 are elastic bands, elastic cords, or drawstrings. With reference to
In some embodiments, the stabilizing means 14 is one of an elastic band, an elastic cord, or a drawstring enclosed within a channel 17, the channel 17 being integrated onto a surface of the one or more stabilizing members 10 (see, e.g.,
In some embodiments, the channel enclosing the one of the elastic band, the elastic cord, or the drawstring is positioned substantially at or along a perimeter of the stabilizing member 10 of the seat cover 11. In some embodiments, the channel is about 0.25 to about 0.75 inches wide, preferably about 0.5 inches wide.
In embodiments where the stabilizing means 14 is a drawstring, such as a drawstring 16 enclosed within a channel 17, a toggle 15 may be slidably coupled to or engaged with one or more free ends of the drawstring 16 such that the toggle 15 may be moved along the length of the one or more free ends of the drawstring 16 so as to releasably secure the seat cover 11 to the seat assembly 4 of the stadium seat (see e.g.,
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 includes one or more anti-slip members 23. In some embodiments, the anti-slip members 23 are disposed on an outer (upper) surface 23 of the seat cover 11. In other embodiments, the anti-slip members 23 are provided on a bottom surface 23 of the seat cover 11. In this regard, the anti-slip members 23 are designed to prevent or mitigate the seat cover from slipping while positioned against the seat assembly 4 of the stadium seat. In yet other embodiments, the anti-slip members 23 are provided on a bottom surface and on an upper surface seat cover 11.
In some embodiments, anti-slip members 23 are adhered to the material of the seat cover 11 in a pattern, for both functional and decorative purposes (see e.g.,
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 includes a series of anti-slip members 23. In these embodiments, the individual anti-slip members 23 are typically spaced between 1 mm and 10 mm from each other to form the discontinuous band. In some embodiments, the multiple rows of anti-slip members 23 may run parallel to each other.
In some embodiments, anti-slip members 23 can be attached by sewing or by chemical adherence. In some embodiments, the anti-slip members 23 are comprised a material selected from the group consisting of silicone, rubbers, or any like materials. In other embodiments, the material is selected from a rubber that is the reaction product of from about 5% to about 10% VI/ST dimethyl-methylvinylsiloxane, about 60% to about 80% vinylpolydimethylsiloxane, about 10% to about 30% D4 and HMDZ treated silicon dioxide reacted with about 60% to about 80% vinylpolydimethylsiloxane, about 5% to about 10% VI/ST dimethylvinylsiloxane, about 1% to about 5% polymethylhydrogensiloxane and about 10% to about 30% D4 and HMDZ treated silicon dioxide. In yet other embodiments, materials for the anti-slip members 23 include, but are not limited to, high density rubber, PVC based material, silicon, materials such as ABS Sock stop (https://www.viva-decor.com/en/paints/cloth-and-fabric-paint/socks/186/abs-sock-stop-anti-slip-paint-82-ml-8-colors), and materials such as Home Tech Pro Rug Gripper, which uses vacuum technology to “grip” hard surfaces.
In some embodiments, the anti-slip members 23 are coatings that are applied to one or more sides of the seat cover 11. In some embodiments, the coatings are comprised of polyurethane, an acrylic binder, a PVA binder, EVA, rubber, polyolefine or PA. The coatings may be sprayed onto the one or more surfaced of the seat cover 11 using hotmelt techniques or by spraying polymers dissolved in water or another solvent.
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The seat cover 11 may be comprised of any material or any combination of materials. In some embodiments, the seat cover is comprised of natural materials or natural fabrics. Examples of natural fabrics include cotton, wool, angora, silk, grass, rush, hemp, sisal, coir, straw, bamboo, pina, ramie, and seaweed. In some embodiments, seat cover 11 may be comprised of a cloth material, such as cotton or terry cloth.
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 is comprised of a synthetic material or synthetic fabric. The term “synthetic fabrics” means those fabrics whose constituent fibers or elements are derived from polymer-based materials. Examples of such polymer-based materials include polyamide (nylon), polyester, aramid, or other spun thermoplastics. Examples of synthetic fabrics include polyester, aramid, acrylic, nylon, spandex, olefin fiber, ingeo (a polylactide), and lurex. In other embodiments, the seat cover may be comprised of a polymer of polymer blend, such as polyolefins and polyacrylates, as well as copolymers and blends thereof. Specific polymers include, but are not limited to, polyethylene, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 may be comprised of nylon or a nylon blend.
In some embodiments, the material of the seat cover 11 may be a water resistant or water repellent material. In some embodiments, the material may be coated with a water resistant or water repellent material. In some embodiments, the water resistant or water repellent coating is comprised of a fluorocarbon-based chemical. The terms “fluorocarbon-based chemical”, “fluorocarbon repellant”, “fluorochemical”, and “fluoropolymer,” used interchangeably, means a chemical, polymer, or copolymer material containing at least one fluorinated segment. A fluorochemical is defined as an organic molecule (including oligomers, polymers and dendritic structures) which contain significant fluorine substituents (between 4-30% based on solids) so as to lower their surface tension (neat or in a water dispersion) below 30 mN/m. Various fluorochemicals have been developed for application to fabrics to impart water and oil repellency (as well as soil resistance) thereto. These fluoropolymers may be referred to as repel type fluorochemicals. Non-limiting, compounds of this type include Repeal® F-35, Repeal® 7005, SR-1100, Repearl® F8025, and Repearl® F-89, all available from Mitsubishi Corp., as well as Zonyl® 7713 and 7790, available from DuPont. Treatment of a substrate with a hydrophobic stain repellency agent generally results in a surface that exhibits a low surface energy. Other preferred repel type fluorochemicals include fluorinated acrylates, fluorinated urethanes, and fluorinated dendrimers that are typical to the textile finishing industry.
Examples of other suitable fluorocarbon based repellents include NUVA™ 2110 (a (perfluoroalkyl) acrylate), available from Clariant; TG-581, TG-995, and TG-992 available from Daikan America (20 Olympic Drive, Orangeberg, N.Y. 10962); Milease F-14 and F-31X available from Croda (Croda Inc. 300-A Columbus Circle, Edison, N.J. 08837); Phobotex FC series available from Ciba (Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Inc., P.O. Box CH-4002 Basel); Invista also available from DuPont; NUVA CPA and HPU also available from Clariant.
In some embodiments, the material may be antibacterial or antimicrobial; or the material may include one or more antibacterial or antimicrobial coatings. Moreover, any fabric or textile may be “finished” to have antimicrobial properties built in. The definition of an antimicrobial finished fabric is: antimicrobial fabrics and textiles are fiber-based substrates to which antimicrobial agents have been applied at the surface, or incorporated into the fibers, rendering a product that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. In this regard, any fabric or textile that has been finished to exhibit antimicrobial characteristics may be used to construct the present seat cover. There are a number of antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-bacterial fabrics on the market and being sold under their trademarked names, such as CERTAINTY®, CERTAINTY PLUS®, NANOTEX®, HERCULITE®, MICROBAN® and TREVIRA®, all of which would be suitable for the purpose of manufacturing this seat cover.
Examples of antibacterial agents include an inorganic antibacterial agent containing silver or an organic antibacterial agent (preferably a water-soluble organic antibacterial agent). Silver such as silver particles or ceramic supporting silver (silver-supporting ceramic) is preferable because these have a strong antibacterial effect. More specifically, examples thereof include silver particles, silver zeolite in which silver is supported on zeolite as a silicate-based support, and an antibacterial agent in which silver is supported on silica gel, and an antibacterial agent in which silver is supported on glass (silver-supporting glass). The mean particle size of the silver particles is preferably 1 nm to 100 nm, and more preferably 1 nm to 20 nm. The smaller the particle size of the silver particles, the greater the surface area/volume ratio, and as a result, antibacterial properties can be exhibited with a smaller amount of silver particles.
Examples of particularly preferred commercially available silver zeolite-based antibacterial agents include “ZEOMIC” from Sinanen Zeomic Co., Ltd., “SILWELL” from FUJI SILYSIA CHEMICAL LTD., “BACTENON” from JAPAN ELECTRONIC MATERIALS CORPORATION, and the like. In addition, “NOVARON” from TOAGOSEI CO., LTD. in which silver is supported on inorganic ion exchanger ceramics, “ATOMY BALL” from Shokubai Kasei Kogyo Co., and “SAN-AI BACK P” as a triazine-based antibacterial agent are also preferable. As silver particles, “NANOSILVER” from Japan Ion Corporation can be selected. Furthermore, it is also possible to select “BACTEKILLER” or “BACTELITE” from Fuji Chemical Industries, Ltd. consisting of silver-supporting ceramic particles (silver ceramic particles) obtained by chemically bonding silver to ceramics.
Examples of the organic antibacterial agents include a phenol ether derivative, an imidazole derivative, a sulfone derivative, a N-haloalkylthio compound, an anilide derivative, a pyrrole derivative, a quaternary ammonium salt, a pyridine-based compound, a triazine-based compound, a benzisothiazoline-based compound, an isothiazoline-based compound, and the like. More specifically, examples of the organic antibacterial agent include 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, N-fluorodichloromethylthio-phthalimide, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloroisophthalonitrile, N-trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide, copper 8-quinolinate, bis(tributyltin)oxide, 2-(4-thiazolyl)benzimidazole (hereinafter, described as TBZ), methyl 2-benzimidazole carbamate (hereinafter, described as BCM), 10,10′-oxybisphenoxarsine <hereinafter, described as OBPA>, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-(methylsulfone)pyridine, zinc bis(2-pyridylthio-1-oxide) (hereinafter, described as ZPT), N,N-dimethyl-N′-(fluorodichloromethylthio)-N′-phenylsulfonamide dichlofluanide), poly-(hexamethylenebiguanide)hydrochloride, dithio-2-2′-bis(benzmethylamide), 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, hexahydro-1,3-tris-(2-hydroxyethyl)-S-triazine, p-chloro-m-xylenol, and the like, but the organic antibacterial agent is not limited to these.
In some embodiments, the material may be a recycled material.
In some embodiments, the material may include a coating such as a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet absorbent, a colorant, an anti-static agent, a flame retardant, and the like.
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 may comprise multiple layers of the same or different materials, whereby the various layers are fixedly attached or adhered to one another. In some embodiments, the device is comprised of a “sandwich” of materials, e.g. two or more materials joined together. For instance, a first material may be comprised of nylon, and a second material may be comprised of fleece. In some embodiments, the first and second materials included as part of the “sandwich” are provided on opposing surfaces of the device.
The skilled artisan will appreciate that the materials comprising the seat cover 11 may have any weight as measured per surface area; and that the fabric weight may depend on the material selected. For instance, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 1 g/m2 to about 1000 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 1 g/m2 to about 500 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 500 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 300 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 250 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 200 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 150 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 5 g/m2 to about 100 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 10 g/m2 to about 150 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 20 g/m2 to about 200 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 25 g/m2 to about 250 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 25 g/m2 to about 300 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 50 g/m2 to about 400 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 50 g/m2 to about 300 g/m2. In other embodiments, the material may have a weight ranging from between about 50 g/m2 to about 250 g/m2.
In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 can be decorated by a variety of methods for embellishment, customization and/or personalization. Decoration includes, but is not limited to, textiles dyed to different colors, either solid color or in a pattern; embroidered with standard or custom drawings or words; or screen printed by a variety of methods with standard or custom drawings or words. In some embodiments, the seat cover 11 and/or the optional pouch includes an indica 12.
Cutters will stack layers of the material top of each other and then lay the marker on top of it to cut out the pattern piece(s). They will use a large electric saw-like cutter to cut through the multiple layers of fabric. They use the marker as a guide. Once the pattern pieces are cut in the fabric, they will be bundled for sewing.
Sewers will set up their machines with thread (of any material) to sew all aspects of the seat cover prior to dye. Sewers will then single needle stitch the four darts at each of the corners of the seat cover. Using a 4 thread overlock machine, sewers will overlock the perimeter edge of the seat cover with a ¼″ seam allowance. The sewers will cut the tape to the seam allowance. The twill tape will be folded in half to find the center to make button holes that are 1″ apart (this will later be used to feed the bungee cording through the edge of the seat cover). They will fold in half the twill tape around the perimeter edge of the seat cover, covering the raw overlocked seam. The twill tape will be sewn to the seat cover a cover stitch along the top edge of the twill tape. The sewer will feed the cord through the toggle and then proceed to feed the bungee cord through one end of the button hole in the twill tape. The bungee will be fed around the entire perimeter of the seat cover until the bungee comes out the other button hole. The sewer will then sew both ends of the bungee cord together and then rotate the bungee cord seam to where it is hidden in the twill casing. After that is complete, the toggle should be resting seamlessly against the twill tape edge between the two button holes.
Although the disclosure herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present disclosure. It is therefore understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
The present application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Patent Application No. 63/151,976 filed on Feb. 22, 2021, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
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| 63151976 | Feb 2021 | US |
