Patent ID: 7134730
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing an upholstered seat comprising the steps of: positioning edge portions of first and second upholstery panels in adjacent substantially parallel planes with aligned longitudinal edges; positioning a locator strip between adjacent portions of the panels proximate the longitudinal edges; positioning an attachment strip proximate and aligned with the locator strip, the attachment strip including an enlarged longitudinal portion positioned outboard of the locator strip; stitching the first and second upholstery panels together along a stitching line; positioning a plurality of clip members along a groove in a molded foam seat backing, wherein the clip members are substantially complementary to the enlarged longitudinal portion of the attachment strip and adapted to snap-fit with the same; engaging the enlarged longitudinal portion of the attachment strip with the clip members, thereby securing the upholstery panels to the seat backing; removing a portion of the locator strip by tearing it along longitudinal perforations formed therein.