Slipcover with integrated padded and decorative component

a technology of decorative components and slipcovers, which is applied in the field of slipcover construction, can solve the problems of insufficient structure, difficult for consumers to determine which parts of slipcovers, and single layer of fabric used as slipcovers is not likely to be any more comfortable than the seat, and achieves the effect of easy installation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10
NEUSTAT PAULA S
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[0018] It is an object of the present invention to provide a slipcover with a frame of ref

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However, unlike the fitted slipcover, the construction of the semi-fitted cover for a sofa cushion fits more than one specific cushion size.
Thus, semi-fitted slipcovers are structured to some degree in that they correspond to the contours of the furniture which they cover, but are sufficiently unstructured due to their dimensionless or bag-like portions.
Although some structure is provided in semi-fitted slipcovers, it can still be very difficult for the consumer to determine which parts of the slipcover should cover which parts of furniture due to the large size and unstructured or baggy areas of such slipcovers.
Also, a single layer of fabric used as a slipcover is not likely to be any more comfortable than the seat cushion it covers.
Furniture cushions can be lumpy or uneven.
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[0050] Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements, FIGS. 2-8 show variations of a preferred embodiment of a slipcover generally designated 20, covering a sofa 50. Some of slipcover 20 has been removed in FIG. 2 to expose parts of the sofa 50 thereunder.

[0051] The sofa 50 has arms or armrests 52, a back 54, a seat area 56, and a lower body 58. The seat area 56 typically comprises a cushioned region 59 as a soft sitting surface on a seat base (not shown). The cushioned region 59 contains one or more seat cushions generally depending on the size of the seating furniture. A first crevice region 62 is located between a lower front edge of the cushioned region and the seat base. A second crevice region 64 is located between the cushioned region 59 and each of the sofa arms 52. A third crevice region 66 is located between the back of the cushioned region 59 and the back 54 of the sofa 50. A fourth crevice region 68 is ...

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Abstract

A slipcover includes a fitted, semi-fitted or unfitted sheet of fabric and a decorative and padded multi-layered component integrated with the sheet of fabric in selected locations. The multi-layered component includes a cushion material and at least a top layer of material. The multi-layered component of fabric and cushion material is tufted, quilted, or assembled such that the layers are secured in position to provide an aesthetic quality to the slipcover. The multi-layered component and the sheet of fabric are integrated either by attachment, or by replacement or substitution of portions of the sheet of fabric with the multi-layered component. The multi-layered component can also be removable.

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FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of furniture covers and in particular to a new and useful slipcover construction having a decorative and padded component in selected locations. [0002] There are several kinds of slipcovers. Fitted slipcovers are used for covering a specific type of furniture with a specific shape, style, and size. [0003] Fitted slipcovers are constructed to fit the dimensions of the specific shape, size and style of the furniture to be covered. For example, for a fitted slipcover for a sofa, there are often multiple, separate parts including covers for separate seat cushions and / or back cushions sized to fit the specific cushion, frequently using a zipper closure to neatly enclose the cushion. [0004] Semi-fitted slipcovers fit specific types of furniture (e.g., a sofa, a chair, an oversized chair, or a love seat, etc.) having a range of shapes, sizes, styles. [0005] Semi-fitted slipcovers are typically...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C31/00
CPCA47C31/11
Inventor NEUSTAT, PAULA S.
Owner NEUSTAT PAULA S
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