US3274804A
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Footlet type sock and method
Assignee: THORNEBURG HOSIERY MILLS Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-22
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James L Thorneburg
- 👤 Lewis L Thorneburg
- 👤 James D Keever
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:30
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B11/00; D; D04; D04B; D04B1/00; D04B1/10; D04B1/102; D04B1/106; D04B1/108; D04B1/22; D04B1/24; D04B1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A KNIT FOOTLET TYPE SOCK ADAPTED TO BE WORN INSIDE OF A LOW-CUT SHOE AND TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY COVERED THEREBY, SAID FOOTLET SOCK COMPRISING (A) A FOOT PORTION INCLUDING A TOE PORTION, A HEEL EMBRACING PORTION, AND A SEAMLESS TUBULAR PORTION CONNECTING SAID TOE AND HEEL PORTIONS, THE LOWER HALF OF SAID SEAMLESS TUBULAR PORTION DEFINING A SOLE PORTION AND THE UPPER HALF DEFINING AN INSTEP PORTION, (B) AN ANKLE PORTION COMPRISING A FEW COMPLETE COURSES CONNECTED TO SAID INSTEP PORTION AND SAID HEEL EMBRACING PORTION AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, (C) A SUPPORT TAB CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE PORTION OF THE UPPER COURSE OF THE ANKLE PORTION POSITIONED ABOVE SAID HEEL EMBRACING PORTION, SAID SUPPORT TAB COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PARTIAL COURSES, AND (D) A PLURALITY OF ROUNDS OF AN ELASTIC STRAND INLAID IN THE STITCH LOOPS OF THE PORTION OF THE UPPER COURSE OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A KNIT FOOTLET TYPE SOCK ADAPTED TO BE WORN INSIDE OF A LOW-CUT SHOE AND TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY COVERED THEREBY, SAID FOOTLET SOCK COMPRISING (A) A FOOT PORTION INCLUDING A TOE PORTION, A HEEL EMBRACING PORTION, AND A SEAMLESS TUBULAR PORTION CONNECTING SAID TOE AND HEEL PORTIONS, THE LOWER HALF OF SAID SEAMLESS TUBULAR PORTION DEFINING A SOLE PORTION AND THE UPPER HALF DEFINING AN INSTEP PORTION, (B) AN ANKLE PORTION COMPRISING A FEW COMPLETE COURSES CONNECTED TO SAID INSTEP PORTION AND SAID HEEL EMBRACING PORTION AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, (C) A SUPPORT TAB CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE PORTION OF THE UPPER COURSE OF THE ANKLE PORTION POSITIONED ABOVE SAID HEEL EMBRACING PORTION, SAID SUPPORT TAB COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PARTIAL COURSES, AND (D) A PLURALITY OF ROUNDS OF AN ELASTIC STRAND INLAID IN THE STITCH LOOPS OF THE PORTION OF THE UPPER COURSE OF
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |