US3230545A
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Contractible garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-06
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Galley Joyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:12
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A CONTRACTIBLE DRESS COMPRISING (A) A GENERALLY TUBULAR DRESS BODY HAVING OPPOSING FULL LENGTH FREE EDGE PORTIONS ALONG WHICH ITS IS OPENABLE AND CLOSABLE, (B) FLY CLOSURE MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST ANCHOR STRIP AND A CLOSURE STRIP AT SAID OPPOSITE FREE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BODY AND EXTENDING FOR SAID FULL LENGTH OF SAID BODY, (C) AN AUXILIARY ANCHOR STRIP SPACED INWARDLY FROM SAID FIRST ANCHOR STRIP AND EXTENDING GENERALLY PARALLEL THEREWITH FOR THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID DRESS BODY, (D) A REMOVABLE FLY EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID BODY AND HAVING A FASTENING STRIP MATABLE WITH SAID AUXILIARY ANCHOR STRIP SEWN ALONG THE FULL LENGTH OF THE INSIDE THEREOF, (E) SAID FLY BEING REMOVABLY FASTENED TO SAID AUXILIARY STRIP AND CONCEALING THE SAME, (F) WHEREBY SAID DRESS MAY BE READILY AND SUBSTANTTIALLY IMMEDIATELY CONTRACTED BY SELECTIVELY FASTENING THE REMOVAL OF SAID AUXILIARY FLY THEREFROM.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |