Patent ID: 6089659
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
In a vehicle seat having a backrest which defines a front surface and two sides, a bottom cushion which defines a top surface, a headrest attached to the backrest via at least one support bar, and a side-impact airbag deployable from one of the sides of the backrest, a cover configured to be attached to the vehicle seat and not interfere with the deployment of the airbag, the cover comprising:a backing having a bottom portion attachable to the bottom cushion so as to at least partially cover the top surface thereof and a top portion attachable solely to the support bar so as to at least partially cover the front surface of the backrest but not the sides thereof;at least one top strap attached to the backing for facilitating the attachment of the top portion to the support bar;at least one bottom strap attached to the backing for facilitating the attachment of the bottom portion to the bottom cushion; andat least one middle strap attached to the backing for facilitating the attachment of the bottom portion to the bottom cushion.