US3280818A
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Wearing apparel
Assignee: SOLETTE CO
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Filing: 1964-08-20
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Garnett L Pankey
- 👤 Thomas F Crawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:05
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/06; A41C3/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
AN ARTICLE OF WEARING APPAREL COMPRISING A FABRIC PANEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT A BREAST OF THE WEARER; A GENERALLY ARCUATE CLOTH STRIP CONFORMING IN OUTLINE TO ONLY A PORTION OF SAID PANEL AND SHAPED TO EXTEND BEYOND THE BREAST AT ONE SIDE OF THE WEARER; A LAYER OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COVERING ONE FACE OF THE CLOTH STRIP TO ATTACH THE CLOTH STRIP TO THE WEARER; A REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER; AND RELEASABLE MEANS FOR SECURING THE CLOTH STRIP TO PORTION OF THE PANEL, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING REUSABLE AND SUBSTANTIALLY UNAFFECTED BY REUSE AND CONTACT WITH MOISTURE, SAID RELEASABLE SECURING MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST SET OF MECHANICAL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON THE STRIP AND A SECOND SET OF MECHANICAL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON THE PANELS, SAID TWO SETS OF FASTENING ELEMENTS BEING MUTUALLY ENGAGEABLE IN INTERLOCKING RELATION TO SECURE THE PANEL TO THE STRIP AND RESISTING SEPARATION BY SHEAR FORCES APPLIED TO THE ELEMENTS BUT BEING SEPARABLE BY A PEELING MOVEMENT OF THE PANEL RELATIVE TO THE STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
AN ARTICLE OF WEARING APPAREL COMPRISING A FABRIC PANEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT A BREAST OF THE WEARER; A GENERALLY ARCUATE CLOTH STRIP CONFORMING IN OUTLINE TO ONLY A PORTION OF SAID PANEL AND SHAPED TO EXTEND BEYOND THE BREAST AT ONE SIDE OF THE WEARER; A LAYER OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COVERING ONE FACE OF THE CLOTH STRIP TO ATTACH THE CLOTH STRIP TO THE WEARER; A REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER; AND RELEASABLE MEANS FOR SECURING THE CLOTH STRIP TO PORTION OF THE PANEL, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING REUSABLE AND SUBSTANTIALLY UNAFFECTED BY REUSE AND CONTACT WITH MOISTURE, SAID RELEASABLE SECURING MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST SET OF MECHANICAL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON THE STRIP AND A SECOND SET OF MECHANICAL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON THE PANELS, SAID TWO SETS OF FASTENING ELEMENTS BEING MUTUALLY ENGAGEABLE IN INTERLOCKING RELATION TO SECURE THE PANEL TO THE STRIP AND RESISTING SEPARATION BY SHEAR FORCES APPLIED TO THE ELEMENTS BUT BEING SEPARABLE BY A PEELING MOVEMENT OF THE PANEL RELATIVE TO THE STRIP.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |