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US3140494A
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Stiffening means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-31
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Magidson Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C1/00; A41C1/12; A41C1/14; A41C1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPAREL GARMENT STIFFENER WHICH INCLUDES: A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, LATERALLY SPACED, SHEET METAL SIDE MEMBERS; A SINGLE, GENERALLY LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACING MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY ZIG-ZIG SHAPE, CONTACTING THE SEPARATE SIDE MEMBERS ALTERNATELY; MEANS FOR PERMANENTLY ANCHORING SAID SIDE MEMBERS AND SAID SPACING MEMBER TOGETHER AGAINST RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHERE SAID SPACING MEMBER CONTACTS SAID SIDE MEMBERS; AND SMOOTH END SURFACES ON THE STIFFENER TO LESSEN WEAR OF GARMENT FABRIC AND FACILITATE INSERTION OF THE STIFFENER INTO A FABRIC POCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
AN APPAREL GARMENT STIFFENER WHICH INCLUDES: A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, LATERALLY SPACED, SHEET METAL SIDE MEMBERS; A SINGLE, GENERALLY LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACING MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY ZIG-ZIG SHAPE, CONTACTING THE SEPARATE SIDE MEMBERS ALTERNATELY; MEANS FOR PERMANENTLY ANCHORING SAID SIDE MEMBERS AND SAID SPACING MEMBER TOGETHER AGAINST RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHERE SAID SPACING MEMBER CONTACTS SAID SIDE MEMBERS; AND SMOOTH END SURFACES ON THE STIFFENER TO LESSEN WEAR OF GARMENT FABRIC AND FACILITATE INSERTION OF THE STIFFENER INTO A FABRIC POCKET.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |