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US3294048A
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Combination plain foot and slide fastener foot for sewing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-22
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1983-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Micale Angelo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:31
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B29/00; D05B29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
THE COMBINATION, WITH THE FOOT BAR OF A SEWING MACHINE, OF A FOOT HAVING OPPOSED, NEEDLE-ACCOMMODATING NOTCHES IN ITS OUTER SIDES, SAID FOOT COMPRISING A FORKED BODY PORTION AND A COMPONENT PIVOTED AT ITS LOWER END TO THE BODY PORTION, THE UPPER PART OF SAID COMPONENT HAVING AN ELONGATE HORIZONTAL APERTURE, RELEASABLE MEANS PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE TO FASTEN THE FOOT TO THE FOOT BAR, SAID FOOT BEING LATERALLY SLIDABLE ALONG SAID APERTURE RELATIVE TO SAID RELEASABLE MEANS SO THAT THE MACHINE NEEDLE MAY PASS THROUGH THE FORK INTERSPACE OR THROUGH EITHER OF SAID NOTCHES, SAID BODY PORTION OF THE FOOT HAVING A HORIZONTAL RECESS IN ITS REAR END PORTION, AND A COMPRESSED SPRING IN SAID RECESS PRESSING SAID COMPONENT FORWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
THE COMBINATION, WITH THE FOOT BAR OF A SEWING MACHINE, OF A FOOT HAVING OPPOSED, NEEDLE-ACCOMMODATING NOTCHES IN ITS OUTER SIDES, SAID FOOT COMPRISING A FORKED BODY PORTION AND A COMPONENT PIVOTED AT ITS LOWER END TO THE BODY PORTION, THE UPPER PART OF SAID COMPONENT HAVING AN ELONGATE HORIZONTAL APERTURE, RELEASABLE MEANS PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE TO FASTEN THE FOOT TO THE FOOT BAR, SAID FOOT BEING LATERALLY SLIDABLE ALONG SAID APERTURE RELATIVE TO SAID RELEASABLE MEANS SO THAT THE MACHINE NEEDLE MAY PASS THROUGH THE FORK INTERSPACE OR THROUGH EITHER OF SAID NOTCHES, SAID BODY PORTION OF THE FOOT HAVING A HORIZONTAL RECESS IN ITS REAR END PORTION, AND A COMPRESSED SPRING IN SAID RECESS PRESSING SAID COMPONENT FORWARDLY.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |