US3327664A
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Automatic toe-closing of stockings
Assignee: Detexomat Ltd
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Filing: 1964-06-26
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1984-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryan Leonard Thomas Frank
- 👤 Haselgrove Bob
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:59
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B23/00; D05B23/007; D05B23/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF CLOSING THE TOE OF A STOCKING DURING MANUFACTURE COMPRISING DRAWING THE STOCKING OVER A LEG MEMBER SO THAT THE TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID LEG MEMBER, MOVING SAID LEG MEMBER IN TRANSLATORY MOTION RELATIVE TO A CLAMP MEANS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, TO AN ADVANCED POSITION WITH THE TOE END OF THE STOCKING PROJECTING BEYOND SAID CLAMP MEANS, CLOSING SAID CLAMP MEANS AND HOLDING THE STOCKING IN THE REQUIRED POSITION AND WITHDRAWING SAID LEG MEMBER, CLOSING THE FABRIC OF THE TOE PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE WHILE THE STOCKING IS HELD BY SAID CLAMP MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF CLOSING THE TOE OF A STOCKING DURING MANUFACTURE COMPRISING DRAWING THE STOCKING OVER A LEG MEMBER SO THAT THE TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID LEG MEMBER, MOVING SAID LEG MEMBER IN TRANSLATORY MOTION RELATIVE TO A CLAMP MEANS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, TO AN ADVANCED POSITION WITH THE TOE END OF THE STOCKING PROJECTING BEYOND SAID CLAMP MEANS, CLOSING SAID CLAMP MEANS AND HOLDING THE STOCKING IN THE REQUIRED POSITION AND WITHDRAWING SAID LEG MEMBER, CLOSING THE FABRIC OF THE TOE PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE WHILE THE STOCKING IS HELD BY SAID CLAMP MEANS.
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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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |