Patent ID: 9580001
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: B60N

Claim:
1. A seat assembly having a seat frame, the seat assembly comprising: a side shield, the side shield having an upper portion and an opposite bottom portion, the upper portion having a leading edge, the bottom portion attached to the seat frame, the side shield adapted to cover at least a portion of the seat cushion; and a seat cushion having an elongated trench extending along a side edge thereof and which is adapted to receive the leading edge of the side shield, the trench permanently formed into the seat cushion, the trench curving to extend at least partially around to a front edge of the seat cushion, the front edge of the seat cushion being generally orthogonal from the side edge, the trench preventing the formation of a gap between the side shield and the seat cushion thus providing an aesthetically appealing appearance to the user.