US3147895A
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Apparatus for finishing drapery material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-09
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John T Boyes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:13
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F73/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
IN APPARATUS FOR FINISHING DRAPES: A FRAME; FIRST AND SECOND CLAMPING MECHANISMS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT, FOR CLAMPING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF A DRAPE SUSPENDED BETWEEN SAID MECHANISMS; EACH OF SAID CLAMPING MECHANISMS INCLUDING OPPOSED ELONGATED CLAMPING MEMBERS, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED DRAPE SUPPORTING FORMS SUPPORTED ON ONE OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS AND EXTENDING THEREFROM TOWARD THE OTHER OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS, AND A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED DRAPE ENGAGING FILLS MOUNTED FOR DISPOSITION BETWEEN SAID FORMS FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS; SAID FORMS BEING DISPOSED TO SUPPORT THE END OF A DRAPE, ACCOMMODATING FOLDS THEREBETWEEN; SAID FILLS BEING DISPOSED TO ENGAGE SAID FOLDS AND TO EFFECT THE CLAMPING OF THE DRAPE BETWEEN SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS; EACH OF SAID FORMS, FOR SAID FIRST CLAMPING MECHANISM, HAVING A DRAPE ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINED BY A ROLLER; AND EACH OF SAID FORMS, FOR SAID SECOND CLAMPING MECHANISM, HAVING A DRAPE ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINED BY A STRAIGHT EDGE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING A SEWN PLEAT OF A DRAPE, AND A PROJECTING CONTOURED PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE DRAPE MATERIAL MERGING WITH THE SEWN PLEAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
IN APPARATUS FOR FINISHING DRAPES: A FRAME; FIRST AND SECOND CLAMPING MECHANISMS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT, FOR CLAMPING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF A DRAPE SUSPENDED BETWEEN SAID MECHANISMS; EACH OF SAID CLAMPING MECHANISMS INCLUDING OPPOSED ELONGATED CLAMPING MEMBERS, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED DRAPE SUPPORTING FORMS SUPPORTED ON ONE OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS AND EXTENDING THEREFROM TOWARD THE OTHER OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS, AND A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED DRAPE ENGAGING FILLS MOUNTED FOR DISPOSITION BETWEEN SAID FORMS FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS; SAID FORMS BEING DISPOSED TO SUPPORT THE END OF A DRAPE, ACCOMMODATING FOLDS THEREBETWEEN; SAID FILLS BEING DISPOSED TO ENGAGE SAID FOLDS AND TO EFFECT THE CLAMPING OF THE DRAPE BETWEEN SAID CLAMPING MEMBERS; EACH OF SAID FORMS, FOR SAID FIRST CLAMPING MECHANISM, HAVING A DRAPE ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINED BY A ROLLER; AND EACH OF SAID FORMS, FOR SAID SECOND CLAMPING MECHANISM, HAVING A DRAPE ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINED BY A STRAIGHT EDGE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING A SEWN PLEAT OF A DRAPE, AND A PROJECTING CONTOURED PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE DRAPE MATERIAL MERGING WITH THE SEWN PLEAT.
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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |