Title: Seating unit and method of construction

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed relates to an improved method of upholstering seating units having rigid frames. After the rigid frame is constructed and various surfaces including its seat and back portions covered with a resilient foam layer, an upholstery cover is positioned over the frame and secured thereto through the use of rigid rods and swivel snap clips. The rigid rods are enclosed in fabric pockets within the upholstery cover. The swivel snap clips are connected to the rigid rods at one end and to eyebolts in the rigid frame at their other end.

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Inventors: Fister, Jr., Lee H. (Centerville, OH, US)

Application Number: 045194
Filing Date: 1979-06-04
Publication_date: 1980-11-11
Assignee: August Incorporated (Centerville, OH)
Primary Class(es): 297/229 297/452.59, 297/452.6, D6/334
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Zugel, Francis K.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Wood, Herron & Evans