Title: Seat cover fastening system

Abstract: An extruded, generally J-shaped plastic welt or trim strip adapted to be sewn to a seat cover has an inverted lip portion at the tip of its short leg. The welt strip is adapted to cover both sides of a vertical, downwardly extending peripheral flange on a metal seat pan. The welt strip is retained against removal from the seat pan by the engagement of its inverted lip portion with a plurality of upwardly and inwardly directed tabs which are struck out of the material of the flange.

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Inventors: Wilton, William L. (Waukesha, WI, US)

Application Number: 591205
Filing Date: 1975-06-27
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Company (Des Plaines, IL)
Primary Class(es): 297/218.1 5/402, 5/407
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2646840	Jul, 1953	Good	5/353.
3506987	Apr, 1970	Bielak	297/218.

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Primary Examiner: Mitchell, James C.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Hoatson, Jr.; James R., Clark; Barry L., Page, II; William H.