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Display frame for a seat coverDisplay frame for a seat cover description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060220422, Display frame for a seat cover. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] The present application claims the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/663,835 filed Mar. 31, 2005, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a display frame for displaying a cover. More specifically, the present invention relates to a display frame having an outer periphery whose shape is similar to the contour and shape of the object over which the cover is wrapped around. Yet even more specifically, the present invention involves a display frame that is lightweight and portable. The present invention also includes a display frame whose shape and contour is similar to that of a seat, including that of an vehicular seat, such as but not limited to an automotive seat, truck seat, bus seat, van seat, train seat, and airplane seat. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Many objects and items can be protected from accidental damage or typical wear and tear by inclusion of a cover draped over an object. This includes covers for cars, chairs, household products, car seats, appliances, furniture and the like. As with many other consumer products, covers are displayed at various retail locations and electronically for marketing purposes. A marketing display generally has the cover in a prominent locale so potential consumers and/or distributors can view and evaluate the cover being displayed. Thus, likely spots for displaying a cover are store windows, mall kiosks, trade show booths, and convention centers, to name but a few. However, when the particular object is cumbersome because of its size, weight, or both, it can become difficult to display the cover at these different spots and to conveniently transport the display to another location. When the object is a car seat, recliner, or other large piece of furniture, it requires considerable effort to position the object along with its associated cover in the proper display. These cumbersome objects are especially difficult to handle when the display is located at a temporary setting, such as a trade show or convention, that requires travel and a limited time to set up and subsequently disassemble the displayed object. Thus, a need exists for an apparatus and method of displaying a cover, where the display apparatus is lightweight, transportable, can be easily assembled and disassembled, and yet adequately displays all the features of the associated cover. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention involves a display frame useful in displaying a cover, where the cover is manufactured to wrap around an object, such as an existing automotive seat. The display frame comprises a body having an outer periphery simulating the shape of the object and a bracket attachment device capable of securing the body to a base support. Preferably the display frame is portable. The body of the display frame comprises an upright portion connectable to a horizontal portion. The body can be comprised of a series of members forming the outer edges of the outer periphery and can include a mesh like covering disposed over the members. Optionally, the body can be comprised of a substantially hollow shell or can be inflatable and can be adjustable in shape and size. [0005] The bracket attachment can comprise a support rod secured to a bracket plate on one end and to the body on its other end. The said bracket plate is formed for attaching the display frame to a base support and can be comprised of a support rod insertable into a shoe support on one end and secured to the body on its other end. [0006] The present invention includes a method of displaying a cover, where the cover is formed to wrap around an object, such as an automotive seat. The method of the present invention comprises, draping the cover over a portable display frame, where said display frame comprises a body having an outer periphery similar to the shape of the object and attaching the display frame to a base support, where the display frame is viewable when attached to the base support. The method of the present invention can further comprise detaching the display from the base support and transporting the display frame to a different location. Further, the present method can include removing the cover from the display frame and installing a different cover onto the display frame. The body of the present method can comprise an upright portion connectable to a horizontal portion where the body is comprised of a series of members forming the outer edges of the outer periphery. Optionally, a mesh like covering can be disposed over the members. Also, the body of the present invention can be comprised of a hollow shell, an injection molded shell, or it can be inflatable. The present invention therefore provides the ability to easily display a cover for viewing even when the display is at a remote location or must take place for only a limited period of time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING [0007] FIG. 1A is a rearward view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0008] FIG. 1B is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0009] FIG. 1C portrays an upward looking view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0010] FIG. 2A is a rearward view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0011] FIG. 2B illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 2C is an upward looking view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 3A depicts a rearward view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 3B is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 3C is an upward looking view of an embodiment of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 4 is another embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 5 is a cover used in combination with an embodiment of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 6 is one embodiment of the present invention secured to a base support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0019] With reference to the drawings herein, FIGS. 1A-C depict in different views one embodiment of the display frame of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1B, a side view of the display frame 10 is shown. The display frame 10 has a body 11 comprising an upright portion 12 connected on one end to the horizontal portion 14. It should be noted that the upright portion 12 typically is situated in a vertical direction and the horizontal portion 14 is typically situated in a horizontal direction. In the embodiment of FIG. 1B, the body 11 of the display frame 10 is constructed of a series of members connected together thereby producing a cohesive structure. More specifically, the upright portion 12 comprises a front member 24 attached to a rear member 26 by a series of upright connecting members 32. The front member 24 should be substantially the same size and shape as that of the rear member 26 such that when connected by the upright connecting members 32, the upright portion 12 will have a similar appearance when viewed from either the front or the rear of the upright portion 12. The configuration of the upright portion 12, when viewed from the front or rear side of the upright portion 12, is rectangular on its lower section and dome-like on its upper section. 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