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US3103905A
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Foot treadles
Assignee: Reece Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-11
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1982-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Althens
- 👤 Henry C French
- 👤 Jr Franklin A Reece
- 👤 John B Reece
- 👤 Jr Walter D Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:08
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B75/00; D05B75/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20189; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888; Y10T74/20894
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A SEWING MACHINE, A WORK CLAMP MOVABLE BETWEEN A RAISED AND A LOWERED POSITION, MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID WORK CLAMP, DRIVING MEANS FOR SAID MACHINE, CLUTCH MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID DRIVING MEANS, A FOOT TREADLE, FIRST CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID WORK CLAMP RAISING AND LOWERING MEANS, SECOND CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID CLUTCH MEANS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST CONTROL MEANS TO SAID FOOT TREADLE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND CONTROL MEANS TO SAID FOOT TREADLE, SAID LAST NAMED CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A LOST MOTION LINKAGE WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT TREADLE OPERATES SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTROL MEANS IN PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATION, SAID LAST NAMED CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MULTIPLYING THE RATE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT TREADLE WHEN SAID LOST-MOTION HAS BEEN OVERCOME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN A SEWING MACHINE, A WORK CLAMP MOVABLE BETWEEN A RAISED AND A LOWERED POSITION, MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID WORK CLAMP, DRIVING MEANS FOR SAID MACHINE, CLUTCH MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID DRIVING MEANS, A FOOT TREADLE, FIRST CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID WORK CLAMP RAISING AND LOWERING MEANS, SECOND CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID CLUTCH MEANS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST CONTROL MEANS TO SAID FOOT TREADLE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND CONTROL MEANS TO SAID FOOT TREADLE, SAID LAST NAMED CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A LOST MOTION LINKAGE WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT TREADLE OPERATES SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTROL MEANS IN PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATION, SAID LAST NAMED CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MULTIPLYING THE RATE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT TREADLE WHEN SAID LOST-MOTION HAS BEEN OVERCOME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |