Susan Shaner

US Patent:

61166855, Sep 12, 2000

Filed:

Dec 7, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/206572

Inventors:

Cecil A. White - New York NY
Susan Shaner - Easton PA

Assignee:

Sure-Fit, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A47C 2700

US Classification:

2972181

Abstract:

A unitary slipcover for covering a seating-type piece of furniture having a base, a back, arms, and a cushioned seat portion. The slipcover includes a seat cushion covering portion with a rear edge. A cinching element terminating in first and second ends is secured therebetween to at least a portion of the rear edge of the seat cushion covering portion for reducing the effective peripheral dimension of at least a portion of the rear edge of the seat cushion covering portion. A main body covering portion of the slipcover is folded in a longitudinal direction and each end is sewn to itself to define arm covering portions. One longitudinal side of the main body covering portion of the slipcover is secured to the seat cushion covering portion and the other longitudinal side is preferably secured to a main body skirt covering portion, which conceals at least a portion of the base of the piece of furniture. A separate substantially planar front skirt covering portion is preferably integral to the seat cushion covering portion and extends therefrom over a front crevice defined between the front edge of the seat cushion and the base of the piece of furniture. The cinching element maintains the seat cushion covering portion positioned securely and neatly across the top of the seat cushion while the draped front skirt provides a slipcover draped appearance.

US Patent:

56648316, Sep 9, 1997

Filed:

Feb 29, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/608813

Inventors:

Cecil A. White - New York NY
Susan Shaner - Easton PA
Gretchen F. Dale - Westport CT
Clarence J. Reiss - Walnut Port PA

Assignee:

Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc. - Eden NC

International Classification:

A47C 2700

US Classification:

297225

Abstract:

A semi-fitted, unitary slipcover for covering items of furniture have a base, back, arms, and a cushioned seat portion is described. The slipcover has a seat cushion covering portion which is surrounded by a cinching element for reducing its effective peripheral dimension, and specifically, for individually covering the seat portion of an item of furniture and defining the juncture between a lower edge of the seat portion and the furniture base. A main body portion of the slipcover is attached to the seat cushion covering portion along a first lengthwise side and includes first and second arm covering portions. The main body portion has a second lengthwise side which forms an open pouch; the main body portion is also surrounded by a cinching element for reducing its effective peripheral dimension, preferably along the same plane as that of the seat cushion covering portion. A skirt may also be secured to the front of the seat covering portion and the main body portion so that it extends downward from the cinching element to cover the base of the furniture.

US Patent:

56764227, Oct 14, 1997

Filed:

Apr 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/628906

Inventors:

Cecil A. White - New York NY
Susan Shaner - Easton PA
Gretchen F. Dale - Westport CT
Clarence J. Reiss - Walnut Port PA

Assignee:

Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc. - Eden NC

International Classification:

A47C 2700

US Classification:

297225

Abstract:

A slipcover combination for covering a movable item of furniture having an upright and a lounging position is described. The slipcover combination has a main body panel having a substantially rectangular shape with first and second adjacent corners being notched to form a pair of substantially V-cut slits defining a panel portion therebetween for covering the pivotable foot rest of the recliner. First and second skirts are also provided, one for covering the seat main body and the other for individually covering the movable foot rest portion. The skirt for the main body is preferably in the form of a longitudinal piece of material, while the other skirt is desirably formed as a ring which fits the foot rest in the manner of a sleeve. A plurality of stay puts and spiral fasteners may also be provided. The slipcover combination can be readily be applied to a piece of furniture, and maintains its position and aesthetically appealing appearance, even as the recliner is moved from its upright position to its lounging position.