Seat pad

Abstract

An improved seat pad and integrated gripping member is provided, which prevents the pad from slipping when placed between a seating surface and individual. The gripping member is permanently attached to the seat pad along its edge and covers a portion of either side of the seating surface. The gripping member is reversible therefore either side of the seat pad may be selectively exposed during use. This allows both seat pad sides to be constructed of different materials, colors, or patterns and be interchangeable when desired by the user.

1 . A non slip seat pad, comprising: 
 an upper panel, said upper panel comprising an edge formed about a periphery of said upper panel;    a lower panel, said lower panel comprising an edge formed about a periphery of said lower panel;    means for joining said upper panel and said lower panel to form an enclosure;    cushion means disposed within said enclosure, said cushion means comprising a compressible seating surface; and    a gripping member, said gripping member comprising an edge formed about a periphery of said gripping member, said gripping member edge is securely attached to said joining means, said gripping member having a gripping surface covering a portion of said joining means, and wherein said gripping member gripping surface is reversibly rotated in close proximity to the said seat pad assembly, to cover a portion of one of said panels when the seat pad is placed on the seat.    
   
   
       2 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein said means for joining said upper panel and said lower panel further comprises a first side panel, a second side panel, and a third side panel, said first, second, and third side panels comprising and edge formed about a periphery of said panels, said edge attached to said edge of said upper and lower panels, said second and third side panels adjacent one another and forming a seam therebetween, said gripping member edge attached along said seam, wherein said gripping member surface is rotated to cover a portion of one of said upper or lower panels.  
   
   
       3 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 2 , wherein the gripping member can be utilized as a handle to carry the said seat pad.  
   
   
       4 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein the gripping member is securely attached and forms a pocket over said portion of one of the said panels.  
   
   
       5 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein said cushion means comprises a compressible foam assembly, said foam assembly further comprising a three dimensional shape with thru-holes coupled to an airtight membrane, to provide an enhanced cushioning effect when rotated 180° degrees.  
   
   
       6 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein the upper or lower panel is constructed with a reflective foil like material.  
   
   
       7 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein said first panel has a first feature design and said second panel has a different second feature design.  
   
   
       8 . An anti-slip seat pad, comprising: 
 a three dimensional shape wherein the main body comprises;    a first upper panel, said upper panel having a defined shape of the outer edge periphery;    a second lower panel, said lower panel having a defined shape of the outer edge periphery;    a side panel, said side panel having a width to define the approximate height of the seat pad assembly;    an anti-slip component, securely fastened between the first upper and second lower panel, pivotably rotatable around the midsection of the said side panel, about a portion of the outer periphery, whereby the seat pad construction forms a pocket and is rotatably reversible to cover at least a portion of the said first upper panel or second lower panel as desired by the consumer for alternative designs.    
   
   
       9 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 8 , wherein said gripping member surface covers from about one third to about one half of said portion of one said upper or lower panels to reduce material and cost.  
   
   
       10 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 8 , wherein said gripping member surface forms a pocket over said portion of one of said panels.  
   
   
       11 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein said gripping member edge attachment to said seam extends to a portion of the length both ends to cover said lower and said upper panels.  
   
   
       12 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 1 , wherein said cushioning means are variable according to orientation of said seat pad.  
   
   
       13 . A seat pad, comprising: 
 a first upper panel, having a first outer peripheral shape defining the three dimensional pad construction;    a second lower panel, having a second outer peripheral shape defining the lower three dimensional pad construction;    a third side panel, having a length about the perimeter of the first upper panel and the second lower panel fixedly attached to the said panels to form a three dimensional shape;    a filler material comprising of a foam like material perforated with a series of thru-holes;    a thin, flexible member affixed to one side of the filler-material to create an airtight seal;    whereby the seat pad can be rotated 180° degrees for a desired cushioning effect of the seat pad.    
   
   
       14 . A reversible seat pad as described in  claim 13 , having and anti-slip member pivotably rotatable about the midsection of the third side panel.  
   
   
       15 . A seat pad as described in  claim 13 , having a self-inflating bladder to adjust the seat cushion to a desired height.  
   
   
       16 . A reversible seat pad as in  claim 14 , wherein the gripping member forms a pocket over said portion of one of the said panels.  
   
   
       17 . A seat pad as in  claim 13 , wherein the first upper panel is coupled with disposable liners.  
   
   
       18 . A seat pad as in  claim 13 , wherein one of the said panels has a visual indicia means.  
   
   
       19 . A seat pad as in  claim 12 , wherein the visual indicia is a temperature indicator.  
   
   
       20 . A seat pad as in  claim 8 , wherein the anti-slip component is securely attached to about fifty percent of the outer periphery.