US3289902A
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Method and device for threading a sewing needle
Assignee: Singer Co
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Filing: 1965-02-10
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell A Fritts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:49
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR THREADING A NEEDLE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL EXTERIOR AND FORMED WITH A TRANSVERSE EYE OF WHICH THE SIDEWALLS EXTEND TO A JUNCTURE WITH THE NEEDLE EXTERIOR AT THE MOUTH OF THE EYE, COMPRISING A PAIR OF RESILIENT THREAD GRIPPING MEMBERS, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID THREAD GRIPPING MEMBERS WITH SURFACES ON EACH MEMBER URGED INTO ENGAGEMENT, MEANS FOR DEFINING A LINEAR THREAD PATH BETWEEN SAID SURFACES, MEANS FOR SUSTAINING A NEEDLE TO BE THREADED WITH THE EYE OF SAID NEEDLE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID THREAD PATH, SAID SUSTAINED NEEDLE AND SAID SUPPORTED THREAD GRIPPING MEMBERS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID THREAD PATH WITH SAID NEEDLE IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES OF EACH SAID THREAD
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |