Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc.

Gretchen F Dale

Susan Shaner

Cecil A White

Clarence J Reiss, Jr

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.

Slipcover for a recliner

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.

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Westport, CT, United States of America

Gretchen F Dale