US3221346A
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Garment waistband
Assignee: Sears Roebuck and Co
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Filing: 1963-10-24
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard W Johnson
- 👤 Karl E Senser
- 👤 Charles E Pellino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:01
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A BAND FOR INCORPORATION WITH AN ARTICLE OF APPAREL TO PROVIDE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE ARTICLE WITH ANOTHER ARTICLE OF APPAREL WORN IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION THERETO COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE BASE STRIP, A FACING STRIP OF AN ELASTOMER FOAM IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION TO SAID BASE STRIP, SAID FACING STRIP HAVING A THICKNESS OF SUBSTANTIALLY 1/16 INCH, THE MARGINAL LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BASE STRIP BEING FOLDED OVER THE CORRESPONDING LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID FACING STRIP AND BEING SECURED THERETO BY LINES OF STITCHING AND A STIFFENING STRIP INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID BASE AND FACING STRIPS, ONE OF SAID FOLDED LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID BASE STRIP HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXTENSION REVERSELY FOLDED AND OVERLAPPING SAID FOLDED LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGE, SAID EXTENSION AFFORDING MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID BAND TO AN ARTICLE OF APPAREL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A BAND FOR INCORPORATION WITH AN ARTICLE OF APPAREL TO PROVIDE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE ARTICLE WITH ANOTHER ARTICLE OF APPAREL WORN IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION THERETO COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE BASE STRIP, A FACING STRIP OF AN ELASTOMER FOAM IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION TO SAID BASE STRIP, SAID FACING STRIP HAVING A THICKNESS OF SUBSTANTIALLY 1/16 INCH, THE MARGINAL LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BASE STRIP BEING FOLDED OVER THE CORRESPONDING LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID FACING STRIP AND BEING SECURED THERETO BY LINES OF STITCHING AND A STIFFENING STRIP INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID BASE AND FACING STRIPS, ONE OF SAID FOLDED LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID BASE STRIP HAVING AN INTEGRAL EXTENSION REVERSELY FOLDED AND OVERLAPPING SAID FOLDED LONGITUDINAL MARGINAL EDGE, SAID EXTENSION AFFORDING MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID BAND TO AN ARTICLE OF APPAREL.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |