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US3258780A
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Maternity garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-20
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marguerite M Vitolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:07
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE MATERNITY DRESS COMPRISING SUPERPOSED FRONT AND REAR PANELS PERMANENTLY SECURED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER ALONG PERIPHERAL EDGES TO DEFINE A DOUBLE THICKNESS UPPER WAIST PORTION HAVING A NECK OPENING AND SLEEVE OPENINGS, SAID UPPER WAIST PORTION CONFROMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE NORMAL FIGURE DIMENSIONS; SAID PANELS, AT A SHORT DISTANCE BELOW SAID SLEEVE OPENINGS, BEING LATERALLY ENLARGED SUBSTANTIALLY TO FORM THICKNESS SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT WINGS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY RECTILINEAR UPPER EDGES, ALONG WHICH THE PANELS ARE PERMANENTLY SEAMED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER, EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID UPPER WAIST PORTION; SAID WINGS HAVING OUTER EDGES, ALONG WHICH THE PANELS ARE PERMANENTLY SEAMED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER, EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL UPPER EDGES; WHEREBY SAID WINGS MAY BE FOLDED TOWARD EACH OTHER OVER EITHER THE FRONT OR THE REAR OF THE DRESS, TO FORM A GARMENT CONFORMING TO THE NORMAL FIGURE WHILE BEING EXPANDIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE LOWER FIGURE ENLARGEMENT WITH ADVANCING PREGNANCY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE MATERNITY DRESS COMPRISING SUPERPOSED FRONT AND REAR PANELS PERMANENTLY SECURED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER ALONG PERIPHERAL EDGES TO DEFINE A DOUBLE THICKNESS UPPER WAIST PORTION HAVING A NECK OPENING AND SLEEVE OPENINGS, SAID UPPER WAIST PORTION CONFROMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE NORMAL FIGURE DIMENSIONS; SAID PANELS, AT A SHORT DISTANCE BELOW SAID SLEEVE OPENINGS, BEING LATERALLY ENLARGED SUBSTANTIALLY TO FORM THICKNESS SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT WINGS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY RECTILINEAR UPPER EDGES, ALONG WHICH THE PANELS ARE PERMANENTLY SEAMED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER, EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID UPPER WAIST PORTION; SAID WINGS HAVING OUTER EDGES, ALONG WHICH THE PANELS ARE PERMANENTLY SEAMED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER, EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL UPPER EDGES; WHEREBY SAID WINGS MAY BE FOLDED TOWARD EACH OTHER OVER EITHER THE FRONT OR THE REAR OF THE DRESS, TO FORM A GARMENT CONFORMING TO THE NORMAL FIGURE WHILE BEING EXPANDIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE LOWER FIGURE ENLARGEMENT WITH ADVANCING PREGNANCY.
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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |