Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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This invention relates to a means for covering wooden pews
or the like and more parti-cularly to a means which permits the pews
to be quickly and easily covered with cushioned back and seat mem-
bers.
Frequently, it is desirable to cushion or upholster wooden
pews or the like to provide more comfort. The normal method of
cushioning the pews is to secure a foam material or the like to the
seat and back portions of the pew and then cover the same with a
fabric material which is tacked or otherwise secured to the pew
itself. This method is time consuming and requires that an exper-
ienced upholsterer accomplish the same.
Therefore, it is a principal object of the invention to
provide an improved method and means for cushioning wooden pews or
the like.
A further object of the invention is to provide a means for
cushioning wooden pews comprising back and seat members which are
quickly and easily secured to the back and seat portions of the pew
respectively.
A further object of the invention is to provide a means for
cushioning wooden pews or the like which provides maximum comfort
and durability.
A further object of the invention is to provide a means for
cushioning wooden pews or the like which is attractive in appear-
ance.
A further object of the invention is to provide a means for
cushioning wooden pews or the like which is durable in use.
A further object of the invention is to provide a method of
cushioning wooden pews or the like which is economical, practical,
etc.
This invention consists in the construction, arrangements
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and combinations o the various parts of the device, whereby the
objects contemplated are attained as hereinafter more fully set
forth, specifically pointed out in the claims, and illustrated in
the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a top plan view of pews having the means of
this invention secured thereto:
Figure 2 is a sectional view seen on lines 2-2 of Figure 1:
Figure 3 is a sectional view seen on lines 2-2 of Figure 1:
Figure 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of the
device of this invention:
Figure 5 is a partial sectional view of the back member
as seen on lines 5-5 of Figure 4:
Figure 6 is a partial sectional view seen on lines 6-6
of Figure 4; and
Figure 7 is a partial sectional view seen on lines 7-7
of Figure 4.
In the drawings, the numeral 10 refers generally to a
wooden church pew or the like comprising back portion 12 and seat
portion 14. The cushioning means of this invention is referred to
gene,r,ally by the~ reference numeral 16 and comprises back member 18
and seat member 20 which are individually secured to the back and
seat portions 12 and 14 respectively as will be described in more
detail hereinafter.
Back member 18 comprises a flat generally rectangular sheet
member 22 preferably constructed of one-eighth inch Masonite
material. A sheet of polyfoam material 24 is positioned adjacent
the forward face of the sheet member 22 and has its peripheral
edges extending around the periphery of the sheet member 22 as
illustrated in the drawings. The layer of foam is preferably one
inch thick and has a density of fifteen pounds. The foam material
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24 is maintained in position by a layer of fabric material 26
which extends thereover and which has its periphery stapled or
otherwise secured to the rearward side of the member 22 at the peri-
phery thereof. Back member 18 is secured to back portion 12 by any
convenient means such as brads or the like so that its lower edge
is in engagement with the upper surface of seat portion 14 or so
that it is spaced slightly thereabove if the rearward edge of the
seat member 20 is in engagement with the back portion 12.
Seat member 20 generally comprises a flat sheet 28 prefer-
ably constructed of three-eighths inch plywood. Upstanding support
members 30 secured to the sheet member 28 at the opposite ends and
the back edge thereof as seen in the drawings. Preferably, the
support members 30 are glued and stapled to the sheet member 28.
The forward ends of the opposite end supports 30 are beveled while
the rearward and forward top edges of back edge support member 30
are also beveled. The numeral 32 refers to a support member which
extends downwardly from the lower forward portion of sheet member
28 as seen in the drawings. As seen in the drawings, support
member 32 is positioned adjacent the forward edge of seat portion
14. The numeral 34 refers to a layer of polyfoam material which
is positioned on sheet member 28 as illustrated. The rearward end
of the foam layer 34 is positioned on the upper surface of back
edge support member 30 and the ends of the foam material 34 are
positioned on the upper surface of the opposite end support members
30. As seen in Figure 4, the forward ends of the foam layer 34
extends downwardly over the forward end of the sheet member 28 and
the support member 32 so that the foam extends partially beneath
the support. The foam layer 42 is maintained in position by staples
extending therethrough into the supports 30. The numeral 36 refers
to a layer of fabric material or the like which has its periphery
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secured to the sheet member as seen in the drawings. Seat member
20 is secured to seat portion 14 by any convenient means such as
screws or the like extending upwardly through the seat portion 14
and into seat member 20. Preferably, foam layer 34 is one and one-
half inches thick and has a density of forty-four pounds. The
length and width of seat member 20 will vary depending upon the
particular dimensions of the pew upon which it will be installed as
is also the case with the back member 18.
Thus it can be seen that a novel means has been described
to more quickly and easily cushion a wooden pew or the like. The
back and seat members 18 and 20 may be fabricated at the factory
and shipped to the place of installation whereupon a person having
limited skill could quickly and easily attach the seat and back
; members to the pew as described in an extremely economical manner.
The design of the cushioning means 18 is such that maximum comfort
and durability is achieved. The design of the means is also such
that the foam will be positively maintained in the proper position
thereby avoiding bumps, bulges, etc. or other objectionably shift-
ing of the foam material. Thus it can be seen that a method and
means for cushioning wooden pews has been described which accom-
plishes at least all of its stated objectives.
