Thomas C Merritt

US Patent:

D3362000, Jun 8, 1993

Filed:

Oct 19, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/600225

Inventors:

Thomas C. Merritt - Longview TX

US Classification:

D 6601

US Patent:

D3495710, Aug 9, 1994

Filed:

Oct 19, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/600226

Inventors:

Thomas C. Merritt - Longview TX

US Classification:

D24106

US Patent:

55727581, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

May 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/447188

Inventors:

Thomas C. Merritt - Longview TX

International Classification:

A47C 1600

US Classification:

5653

Abstract:

This invention is a combination seat cushion for use for example at sporting events or contests. A hand hole is provided which makes the cushion convenient to carry to and from a sporting or other event. In order to demonstrate enthusiasm for a particular contestant or team, the item is held overhead for use as a portable, handheld display sign or billboard. An imprint might be used for showing support for a particular race car and driver. The faces of the cushion may be imprinted with insignia of a team such as a university or professional football team. An imprint might be used to show support for a ball team. An alternate embodiment has a hand hole adapted to receive a beverage cup. An alternate embodiment is useful for display of a long word or a series of words wherein the long dimensions of the cushion and display are horizontal. Another alternate embodiment is elongated for use by two or more users.