US20020074839A1

US20020074839A1 - Slip cover for seat back

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Publication number: US20020074839A1
Application number: US09/735,696
Authority: US
Inventors: Richard Mahan
Original assignee: MAHCO Inc
Current assignee: MAHCO Inc
Priority date: 2000-12-14
Filing date: 2000-12-14
Publication date: 2002-06-20

Abstract

A slip cover for attaching to a collapsible chair can be quickly installed on and removed from the existing seat back of the chair. Primary and secondary fasteners releasably attach the panels of the slip cover to the chair's seat back. Indicia can be display on outer surfaces of the panels.

Description

BACKGROUND

The present invention is a slip cover for covering the existing seat back on a collapsible chair. In addition to protecting the seat back, the slip cover can have indicia means thereon. The slip cover can be readily installed on and readily removed from a chair when it is desired to change the existing display on the chair's seat back. Since the slip cover substantially envelopes the seat back of the chair, it protects that portion of the chair against damage.

It is sometimes desirable to have advertising logos on chairs, particularly on the seat back which is a highly visible area on the chair. Such indicia on a chair can also be useful for identifying particular chairs or for deterring the theft of the chairs.

Typically, collapsible chairs comprise a folding frame with a fabric support sling on which the user sits. The support sling is generally attached to the folding frame in a non-releasable manner. It is sometimes desirable to have indicia printed on the seat backs of chairs. The highly visible area on a chair is advantageous for displaying advertising, seat numbers, or other identifying marks. For example, to identify particular seats for reservations or to identify group seating for particular seating areas it may be desirable to mark the chairs in such a way.

Often the seat back of a chair becomes damaged or soiled due to users draping their arms over the upper edge of the chair. This damage can necessitate replacing the support sling of a collapsible chair or even necessitate replacing the entire chair.

Typically, indicia displayed on chairs are printed directly on the chair and are not readily changeable in the event that the user wants to convey different information. To change such indicia generally requires that the existing seat back be completely removed and replaced with a substitute seat back having the new indicia displayed thereon.

However, in a conventional collapsible chair having a folding frame with a one-piece support sling that forms an integral seating area and seat back, it is necessary to change the entire support sling. This involves removing the entire sling and replacing it with another support sling that has the desired indicia printed thereon. Since the support sling is typically attached to the frame in a non-releasable manner, this replacement procedure can be not only difficult, but also time consuming and expensive. Tools are generally required for removing and replacing an existing support sling, thereby adding to the frustration of the task. The same problem can present itself again when it is desirous to change the display at a later date.

Furthermore, the chair cannot be used when the sling support is being changed since the entire seating area is completely removed during the changing process.

Occasionally, indicia is painted directly onto the seat back of the chair. In these cases, the display can be changed by painting over the unwanted display and then painting on the new display. The display can therefore be altered without having to completely replace the existing seat back.

However, having to repaint the surface of the seat back in order to change the indicia is time-consuming, and requires a certain amount of skill. For example, if multiple layers of paint are needed or the paint requires significant drying time, extended amounts of time would be needed to change the indicia on a chair. Consequently, it is cumbersome as well as expensive to change this type of painted display indicia on a chair.

Another disadvantage is that by painting the new indicia over the existing indicia on the chair, that old indicia is destroyed. The old indicia cannot be reused at a later date. In order to use a previous display indicia again, it must be repainted on the chair.

The prior art makes it difficult to readily alternate between selected indicia displayed on a chair. In addition, these means for displaying indicia on a chair fail to protect the seat back from soiling or other damage. Therefore, there is a need for a slip cover with indicia means that can be readily installed on an existing seat back of a collapsible chair in order to quickly add, remove or replace the displayed indicia on the chair. The slip cover can also be removed, cleaned and stored for later use.

SUMMARY

The slip cover of the present invention comprises means for covering the seat back of a chair and means for attaching the slip cover to the chair. The means for covering the seat is a pair of flexible panels that can be removably attached to the existing seat back of the chair. The means for attaching the slip cover to the chair further includes means for releasably holding the side edges of the panels of the slip cover together and means for releasably holding the bottom edges of the panels of the slip cover together around lower edges of the seat back.

In one preferred embodiment, the means for releasably holding the side edges of the panels of the slip cover together includes a plurality of primary fasteners. The primary fasteners are positioned along opposite sides of the panels and hold the side edges of the two panels together to form a casing. The casing fits around and substantially covers the existing seat back of the chair. The means for releasably holding the bottom edges of the panels of the slip cover together is a plurality of secondary fasteners. The secondary fasteners are positioned adjacent the side edges of the panels. When the slip cover is installed on a chair, the bottom edges of the panels extend around lower edges of the seat back to allow the secondary fasteners to fasten the bottom edges together and hold the slip cover around the seat back. Both the primary and the secondary fasteners are releasable, and thereby allow quick removal and/or installation of the slip cover.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a slip cover for a collapsible chair that can be readily installed on and removed from the seat back.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide means for displaying indicia on a seat back.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide means for displaying indicia on a chair, wherein the indicia means can be quickly changed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide means for displaying indicia on a chair, wherein the indicia means can be readily installed on the chair and readily removed from the chair.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a slip cover that releasably attaches to a collapsible chair.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a slip cover that can display advertising on an article of furniture.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a chair cover that can be installed when needed and removed for storage when not needed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a slip cover that can be retrofitted to an existing seat back of a collapsible chair having a folding frame and a support sling.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a slip cover to protect the seat back of a chair.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a slip cover that can be readily removed from a chair for laundering and then replaced.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which are shown illustrative embodiments of the invention and from which novel features and advantages will be apparent. [0024]
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one preferred embodiment of the slip cover of the present invention installed on the seat back of a chair. [0025]
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the embodiment in FIG. 1 with the fasteners released and the slip cover removed from the chair back. [0026]
FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of a cutaway portion of the slip cover taken along line [0027] 3-3 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the slip cover of FIG. 1 positioned with the inner surfaces of the first and second panels extending coplanar to each other. [0028]
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the slip cover shown in FIG. 1 being installed on a chair back.[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In FIGS. 1 and 2 there is shown a conventional collapsible chair ([0030] 100) for which the slip cover (1) of the present invention is particularly adapted. The chair (100) comprises a folding frame (120) that carries a support sling (110) for receiving a person therein. The support sling (110) is generally made of fabric and includes a seating portion (107) and a seat back (101). The seat back (101) has an upper edge (105), a pair of sides (104), and a pair of openings or notches (111) in the support sling (110) that define a pair of bottom edges (106) on the seat back (101).
Referring now to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the slip cover ([0031] 1) of the present invention installed on the seat back (101) of a collapsible chair (100) is shown. The slip cover (1) comprises means for covering the seat back and means for attaching the slip cover to the seat back.
The means for covering the seat back is formed by first ([0032] 10) and second (20) panels which are adjoined and meet at an attached juncture (30), as shown in FIG. 2. Indicia means can be included on the means for covering the seat back.
The means for attaching the slip cover to the chair includes means for holding the side edges of the panels of the slip cover together to form a casing and means for holding the bottom edges of the panels of the slip cover together around the lower edges of the seat back. The means for holding the side edges of the panels together comprise a plurality of primary fasteners ([0033] 40), while the means for holding the bottom edges of the panels together comprise a plurality of secondary fasteners (50).
Regarding the means for covering the seat back in FIG. 2, the first panel ([0034] 10) has a first panel outer surface (11) and a first panel inner surface (12). The first panel (10) is further defined by a top edge (13), a bottom edge (14) and a pair of opposing side edges (15). Similarly, the second panel (20) has a second panel outer surface (21) and a second panel inner surface (22). Further included by the second panel (20) are a top edge (23), a bottom edge (24) and a pair of opposing side edges (25).
In FIG. 3, the juncture ([0035] 30) is a U-shaped binding which comprises first (31) and second (32) legs. At least one seam (34) extends through the first (31) and second (32) legs and the first (10) and second (20) panels thereby securing the U-shaped binding to the panels (10,20). Additional seams can be added for strength, if desired.
The indicia means, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, are a display ([0036] 150) comprised of printed material depicting an advertising logo. The display (150) is preferably placed on the panel outer surface (11,21) of one or both of the respective panels (10,20). Instead of printed material, the display (150) on the slip cover (1) can comprise a selected color, number or pattern design.
Referring now to FIG. 4, the primary fasteners ([0037] 40) are shown to include left (40 a) and right (40 b) primary fasteners. Each of the primary fasteners (40) comprises an elongated securing element.
Preferably, each of the elongated securing elements comprise cooperating hook and loop strips. While this preferred embodiment discloses the use of hook and loop strips for each of the primary fasteners ([0038] 40), other types of releasable fasteners known to those skilled in the art could be used instead.
Additionally, in lieu of the elongated securing elements, a series of discrete securing elements could be used. [0039]
The secondary fasteners ([0040] 50) include left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners. In one preferred embodiment, each of the secondary fasteners (50) are snaps comprised by a male portion and a cooperating female portion. Although the secondary fasteners are disclosed as comprising snaps, other suitable types of releasable fasteners known in the art could be used instead.
In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first ([0041] 10) and second (20) panels are rectangularly shaped. Since this shape conforms to the shape of most conventional seat backs, it is preferred. However, the shape of the panels (10,20) could vary in order to provide a custom fit for a particular seat back.
Each of the panels ([0042] 10,20) are comprised of fabric, that is durable and flexible. A heavyweight woven fabric, such canvas or nylon, is preferable for use, but other suitable fabrics could be used instead. Other pliable sheet material made from plastic, leather, or paper, could be used in lieu of fabric to form the panels.
When installed on a chair, the slip cover ([0043] 1) of the present invention covers a substantial portion of the chair's back. Preferably, the first panel (10) covers the front surface (102) of the seat back (101), while the second panel (20) covers the rear surface (103) of the seat back (101). The indicia means on the panels (10,20) can relay information for a variety of reasons, including commercial advertising, identification, guidance and aesthetics.
Not only do the primary ([0044] 40) and secondary (50) fasteners attach the slip cover (1) to the chair (100), but they also maintain the slip cover (1) in proper position once it has been installed on the seat back (101). Specifically, the left primary fasteners (40 a) releasably attach one of the side edges (15) of the first panel (10) to one of the side edges (25) of the second panels (20). The right primary fasteners (40 b) releasably engage the other side edge (15) of the first panel (10) with the other side edge (25) of the second panel (20). When the left (40 a) and the right (40 b) primary fasteners are engaged, the first (10) and second (20) panels form a casing. The secondary fasteners (50) secure the bottom edges (14,24) of the respective first (10) and second (20) panels together to hold the casing on the seat back (101).
When the slip cover ([0045] 1) is installed on a chair (100) as in FIG. 1, the casing fits over the upper edge (105) and around the sides (104) of the seat back (101). By holding the side edges (15,25) of the panels (10,20) together, the primary fasteners (40) deter sideways movement of the slip cover (1) on the seat back (102).
Preferably, the bottom edges ([0046] 14,24) of the first (10) and second (20) panels extend below the lower edges (106) of the seat back (101) and overlap the notches (111) of the support sling (110) in such a way that allows the male portions of the secondary fasteners (50) to engage the female portions within the notches (111) and thereby attach the casing around the lower edges (106) of the seat back (101).
These secondary fasteners ([0047] 50) provide additional securement to hold the slip cover (1) on the seat back (101). When the slip cover (1) is installed on the collapsible chair (100), the left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners limit the upward movement of the slip cover (1), and thereby deter removal of the slip cover (1) from the seat back (101). With the secondary fasteners (50) positioned in the notches (111) of the support sling (110), the secondary fasteners (50) also cooperate with the primary fasteners (40) to inhibit sideways movement of the slip cover (1) on the chair (100).
The juncture ([0048] 30) holds the first (10) and second (20) panels together such that the respective first (12) and second (22) panel inner surfaces are directed towards each other when the slip cover (1) is attached to the seat back (101) of the collapsible chair (100).
As shown by FIG. 3, a reinforcing portion is formed by cooperation of the juncture ([0049] 30) and the panels (10,20), and includes the thicknesses of the first (10) and second (20) panels 15. and the first (31) and second (32) legs. This reinforcing portion is less flexible than the panels (10,20) themselves and helps to keep the juncture (30) properly aligned along the upper edge (105) of the seat back (101) of the chair. Maintaining proper alignment of the juncture (30) on the upper edge (105) helps to keep the slip cover (1) properly positioned on the chair (10). The juncture (30) also provides protection from wear and tear to the top edges (13,23) of the panels (10,20).
In addition to providing a display for indicia means on a chair, the slip cover ([0050] 1) protects the seat back (101) from damage and soiling. When the slip cover (1) is soiled, it can be removed from the chair (100), laundered and placed back on the chair (100). If damaged, the slip cover (1) can be easily removed and replaced with a new slip cover (1).
As shown in FIG. 3, the juncture ([0051] 30) of the slip cover (1) is attached to the first (10) and second (20) panels. The first leg (31) of the juncture (30) covers a portion of the outer surface (11) of the first panel (10). The second leg (32) of the juncture (30) is positioned over the second panel outer surface (21). The first leg (31) of the U-shaped binding extends along the top edge (13) of the first panel (10). While similarly, on the second panel (20), the second leg (32) of the U-shaped binding extends along the top edge (23) of the second panel (20).
It should be appreciated that in another preferred embodiment, the first ([0052] 10) and second (20) panels may comprise two separate pieces. The panels could be assembled and attached to each other by the seam of the juncture (30), an additional seam, or other known means. Regardless, the juncture (30) would still attach to the panels (10,20) in much the same way as the preferred embodiment of FIG. 3 in which the panels are integrally adjoined along the top edges (13,23).
Referring to the preferred embodiment in FIG. 2, on the first panel ([0053] 10), the top (13) and bottom (14) edges are approximately equal in length, while the side edges (15) of the first panel (10) are approximately the same length. The lengths of the side edges (15) are less than those lengths of the top (13) and bottom (14) edges. Like the first panel (10), the second panel (20) has top (23) and bottom (24) edges that are about equal in length to each other, and side edges (25) that have about the same length. Furthermore, the top (13,23) and bottom (14,24) edges of the respective panels (10,20) are approximately equal in length as are the side edges (15,25) of the respective first (10) and second (20) panels.
In other embodiments, the size and shape of the panels can be varied to suit user requirements. For example, the panels can be sized to custom fit a particular chair, such as one requiring square shaped panels. [0054]
As shown in FIG. 4, the left primary fasteners ([0055] 40 a) are positioned along one of the side edges (15,25) of the respective first (10) and second (20) panels, while the right primary fasteners (40 b) are positioned along the respective opposite side edges (15,25) of the first (10) and second (20) panel. The left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners on the first panel (10) are positioned adjacent to the bottom edge (14) thereof. Similarly, the cooperating left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners on the second panel (20) are positioned adjacent to the bottom edge (24) of the second panel (20).
Furthermore, the left primary fasteners ([0056] 40 a) are disposed between the left secondary fasteners (50 a) and the respective side edges (15,25). The right primary fasteners (40 b) are disposed between the right secondary fasteners (50 b) and the respective opposite side edges (15,25).
When installed on a chair ([0057] 100) the first panel inner surface (12) is preferably disposed adjacent to the front surface (102) of the seat back (101), and the second panel inner surface (22) is adjacent to the rear surface (103) of the seat back (101). The first panel inner surface (12) is directed toward the second panel inner surface (22), while the respective first (11) and second (21) panel outer surfaces are directed away from each other. The juncture (30) is generally aligned along the upper edge (105) of the seat back (101) of the chair (100). The left (40 a) and right (40 b) primary fasteners are generally aligned with each other along respective sides (104) of the seat back (101) of the chair (100). The bottom edges (14,24) of the respective panels (10,20) have the left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners and extend below the lower edges of the seat back (101) and overlap the notches (111) in the support sling (110) so that the secondary fasteners (50) engage each other within the notches (111) of the chair's support sling (110).
To install the slip cover ([0058] 1) of the present invention on the seat back (101) of a collapsible chair (100), the means for covering the seat back is positioned over the seat back (101) of the chair (100), and the means for attaching the slip cover are fastened. Conversely, the slip cover (1) can be readily removed from the chair (100) by releasing the means for attaching the slip cover and removing it from the seat back.
Prior to installing the slip cover ([0059] 1) on the chair (100), the primary (40) and secondary (50) fasteners are disengaged. The first (10) and second (20) panels are spaced apart from each other. The slip cover (1) is then placed over the seat back (101) by generally aligning the juncture (30) along the upper edge (105) of the seat back (101), positioning the first panel (10) over the front surface (102) of the seat back (101), and positioning the second panel (20) over the rear surface (103) of the seat back (101). Both of the opposing side edges (15,25) of the panels (10,20) are generally aligned with each other and one of the respective sides (104) of the seat back (101). As the respective edges of the panels (10,20) are aligned, the hook strips of the left (40 a) and right (40 b) primary fasteners are engaged with the cooperating loop strips. The male portions of the left (50 a) and right (50 b) secondary fasteners are aligned and engaged with the cooperating female portions.
Alternately, the primary fasteners ([0060] 40) can be engaged to form a casing prior to placing the slip cover (1) over the chair back (101). Once the primary fasteners (40) are attached, the casing which is formed by the panels (10,20) is slipped down over the seat back (101), until the top edges (13,23) are near the upper edge (105) of the seat back (101). The secondary fasteners (50) are then engaged around the lower edges (106) of the seat back (101) and within the notches (111).
It should be appreciated that the primary ([0061] 40) and secondary (50) fasteners can be fastened in any order suitable to the user during installation. However, in a preferred installation the primary fasteners (40) are engaged after the panels (10,20) have been placed over the seat back (101) and the secondary fasteners (50) are then fastened.
To remove the slip cover ([0062] 1) from the chair (100), the primary fasteners (40) and the secondary fasteners (50) are disengaged in any desired sequence and the slip cover (1) is removed from the seat back (101).
However, it is not always necessary to disengage the primary fasteners ([0063] 40) prior to removing the slip cover (1) from the chair (100). The secondary fasteners (50) can be released and the casing subsequently slipped off the seat back (101), if desired.
With the present invention, advertising logos, design insignias or other information may be readily retrofitted to existing chairs without having to disassemble the chair. The releasable fasteners securely mount the slip cover on the existing chair back, yet they can be easily disengaged to allow quick removal of the slip cover from the chair. The releasable fasteners also enable the slip cover to be used repeatedly when desired. [0064]
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the sprit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein. [0065]

Claims

1. A slip cover for attaching to a chair which comprises a seat back having an upper edge, lower edges, and sides extending between the upper edge and lower edges, said slip cover comprising:

(1) means for covering the seat back;

(2) means for attaching the slip cover to the chair; and

(3) indicia means.

2. The slip cover of claim 1, wherein said means for covering the seat back comprises a plurality of panels, each of said panels having top, side and bottom edges; said means for attaching the slip cover to the chair comprises: (a) means for releasably holding the side edges of the panels together to form a casing that fits around the seat back; and (b) means for releasably holding the bottom edges of the panels together around the lower edges of the seat back.

3. The slip cover of claim 2 wherein said means for releasably holding the side edges of the panels together comprise at least one primary fastener which is releasable.

4. The slip cover of claim 3 wherein said at least one primary fastener comprises an elongated securing element.

5. The slip cover of claim 4 wherein said elongated securing element comprises a cooperating hook and loop strip.

6. The slip cover of claim 3 wherein said means for releasably holding the bottom edges of the panels together around the lower edges of the seat back comprise at least one secondary fastener which is releasable.

7. The slip cover of claim 6 wherein each of said at least one secondary fastener comprises a snap.

8. The slip cover of claim 7 wherein said snap comprises a male portion disposed on one of the plurality of panels and a female portion disposed on another of said plurality of panels, said female portion adapted to engage the male portion.

9. The slip cover of claim 2 wherein said means for releasably holding the bottom edges of the panels together around the lower edges of the seat back are disposed adjacent the bottom edges of the panels.

10. A slip cover for attaching to a collapsible chair which comprises a folding frame and a support sling having a seat portion and a seat back, said seat back including an upper edge, at least one lower edge, and a pair of sides extending between the upper and at least one lower edge, said slip cover comprising:

a first flexible panel having a pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge, a first panel outer surface and a first panel inner surface;

a second flexible panel having a pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge, a second panel outer surface and a second panel inner surface;

a juncture;

a plurality of primary fasteners for holding the side edges of the panels together around the sides of the seat back; and

at least one secondary fastener for holding the bottom edges of the panels together around the at least one lower edge of the seat back;

wherein said top edges of the first and second flexible panels are attached along the juncture.

11. The slip cover of claim 10 further comprising indicia means disposed on the outer surface of at least one of said first and second panels.

12. The slip cover of claim 11 wherein said plurality of primary fasteners includes left and right primary fasteners, said left primary fastener is disposed along one side of the first panel and one side of the second panel, and said right primary fastener is disposed along the other side of the first panel and the other side of the second panel.

13. The slip cover of claim 12 wherein each of said primary fasteners comprises a cooperating elongated securing element.

14. The slip cover of claim 13 wherein said cooperating elongated securing element comprises a hook and loop strip.

15. The slip cover of claim 14 wherein the support sling of the chair includes a notch disposed adjacent to the at least one lower edge, and said at least one secondary fastener extends through said notch when the slip cover is installed on the chair.

16. The slip cover of claim 12 wherein said at least one secondary fastener includes left and right secondary fasteners, said left and right secondary fasteners are disposed near the bottom edges of the first and second panels with the left secondary fastener being nearer the left primary fastener and the right secondary fastener being nearer the right primary fastener.

17. The slip cover of claim 16, wherein the at least one lower edge of the seat back comprises a pair of lower edges, and said support sling includes a pair of notches, wherein each notch is disposed adjacent to a respective lower edge, the left secondary fastener is positioned in one notch and the right secondary fastener positioned in the other notch when the slip cover is attached to the chair.

18. The slip cover of claim 16, wherein said juncture further comprises a flexible U-shaped binding including a first and second leg, and at least one seam.

19. The slip cover of claim 18, wherein said first and second legs are adjacent the respective outer surfaces of the first and second panels; and said at least one seam extends through said first and second legs and said first and second panels.

20. The slip cover of claim 16 wherein the left and right secondary fasteners engage adjacent to the at least one lower edge of the seat back.

21. The slip cover of claim 16, wherein each of said left and right secondary fasteners comprises a snap.

22. The slip cover of claim 11 wherein said at least one secondary fastener includes left and right secondary fasteners, said left and right secondary fasteners are disposed near the bottom edges of the first and second panels with the left secondary fastener being nearer the left primary fastener and the right secondary fastener being nearer the right primary fastener.

23. The slip cover of claim 22, wherein the at least one lower edge of the seat back comprises a pair of lower edges, and said support sling includes a pair of notches, wherein each notch is disposed adjacent to a respective lower edge, the left secondary fastener is positioned in one notch and the right secondary fastener positioned in the other notch when the slip cover is attached to the chair.

24. A slip cover attached to a collapsible chair,

said collapsible chair comprising a folding frame and a support sling including a seat portion and a seat back; said seat back having an upper edge, at least one lower edge, and a pair of sides extending between the upper and at least one lower edge; said support sling further including at least one notch adjacent to said at least one lower edge;

said slip cover comprising first and second flexible panels, at least one primary fastener and at least one secondary fastener;

said first flexible panel having a pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge, a first panel inner surface and a first panel outer surface;

said second flexible panel having a pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge, a second panel inner surface and a second panel outer surface, wherein said first and second flexible panels are attached along said respective top edges;

said at least one primary fasteners is releasable and holds the side edges of the first and second panels together to form a casing which fits over the seat back;

said at least one secondary fastener is releasable and holds the bottom edges of the first and second panels together around the at least one lower edge of the seat back, wherein said at least one secondary fastener is positioned in said at least one notch of the support sling.

25. The slip cover of claim 24, further comprising indicia means on at least one of said first or second flexible panels.

26. A slip cover for attaching to a collapsible chair which comprises a folding frame and a support sling having a pair of notches, a seat portion and a seat back, said seat back including a front surface, a back surface, an upper edge, side edges, and lower edges, said slip cover comprising: (1) means for covering the seat back, (2) means for attaching the slip cover to the chair, and (3) indicia means;

said means for covering the seat back comprising a first rectangular panel, a second rectangular panel, and a juncture;

said first rectangular panel is made of fabric and has a pair of opposing side edges, an opposing top and bottom edge, a first panel outer surface, and a first panel inner surface,

said second rectangular panel is made of fabric and has a pair of opposing side edges, and an opposing top and bottom edge, a second panel outer surface and a second panel inner surface;

wherein said top edge of said first panel is attached to said top edge of said second panel;

said juncture comprises a flexible U-shaped binding and at least one seam, said U-shaped binding having a first leg and a second leg;

wherein said first leg is positioned adjacent the outer surface of the first panel and extends along the top edge thereof, said second leg is positioned adjacent the outer surface of the second panel and extends along the top edge thereof, and said at least one seam extends through the first leg of the U-shaped binding, the first panel, the second panel, and the second leg of the U-shaped binding;

indicia means comprises a display on said outer surface of at least one of said first and second panels;

said means for attaching the slip cover to the chair comprises a plurality of primary fasteners for holding the side edges of the first and second panels together to form a casing that fits around the seat back and a plurality of secondary fasteners for holding the bottom edges of the first and second panels together around the lower edges of the seat back;

said plurality of primary fasteners are releasable and include left and right primary fasteners;

said left primary fastener is an elongated securing element comprising cooperating hook and loop strips; wherein one of said hook or loop strips is disposed on the first panel inner surface along one of said side edges of the first panel, and an other of said hook or loop strips is disposed on the second panel inner surface along one of said side edges of said second panel; and said right primary fastener is an elongated securing element comprising cooperating hook and loop strips, wherein one of said hook or loop strips is disposed on the first panel inner surface extending along the other of said side edges of said first panel, and the other of said hook or loop strip is disposed on the second panel inner surface extending along the other of said side edges of the second panel; wherein said left hook strip releasably attaches to said left loop strip, and said right hook strip releasably attaches to said right loop strip; and

said plurality of secondary fasteners are releasable and include left and right secondary fasteners;

said left secondary fastener comprises a snap having cooperating male and female portions, wherein one of said male or female portions is located on the first panel inner surface adjacent to the bottom edge thereof, and an other of said male or female portions is located on the second panel inner surface adjacent to the bottom edge thereof; said one male or female portion is further disposed adjacent to one of said side edges of the first panel while said other male or female portion is further disposed adjacent to one of said side edges of said second panel; and said right secondary fastener comprises a snap having cooperating male and female portions, wherein one of said male or female portions is located on the first inner surface of the first panel adjacent to the bottom edge thereof, and an other of said male or female portions is located on the second panel inner surface adjacent to the bottom edge thereof; said one male or female portion is further disposed adjacent to an other of said side edges of said first panel, and said other cooperating male or female portion is disposed adjacent to the other of said side edges of said second panel; wherein each of said female portions releasably attaches to a respective one of said cooperating male portions.