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US3429284A
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Automatic toe closing of stockings
Assignee: Detexomat Ltd
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Filing: 1964-04-28
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Granted: 1969-02-25
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Expires: 1984-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard T F Bryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:53
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B23/00; D05B23/007; D05B23/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
METHOD OF CLOSING THE TOE OF A STOCKING DURING MANUFACTURE COMPRISING DRAWING THE STOCKING OVER AN ELONGATED CARRIER HAVING A FREE END SO THAT THE TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING IS IN AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH REPECT TO, AND ADJACENT THE FREE END OF THE CARRIER; MOVING SAID CARRIER WITH SAID STOCKING DRAWN THEREOVER RELATIVELY TOWARD A CLAMP MEANS, WHEN SAID CLAMP MEANS IS IN OPEN POSITION TO PLACE THE EXTENDED TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING BETWEEN SAID CLAMP MEANS; CLOSING SAID CLAMP MEANS OVER THE EXTENDED TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING; MOVING SAID CLAMP MEANS WITH SAID TOE PORTION CLAMPED THEREIN RELATIVE TO THE TOE CLOSING MEANS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH; CLOSING THE FABRIC OF THE TOE PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE; AND REMOVING THE STOCKING FROM THE CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
METHOD OF CLOSING THE TOE OF A STOCKING DURING MANUFACTURE COMPRISING DRAWING THE STOCKING OVER AN ELONGATED CARRIER HAVING A FREE END SO THAT THE TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING IS IN AN EXTENDED POSITION WITH REPECT TO, AND ADJACENT THE FREE END OF THE CARRIER; MOVING SAID CARRIER WITH SAID STOCKING DRAWN THEREOVER RELATIVELY TOWARD A CLAMP MEANS, WHEN SAID CLAMP MEANS IS IN OPEN POSITION TO PLACE THE EXTENDED TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING BETWEEN SAID CLAMP MEANS; CLOSING SAID CLAMP MEANS OVER THE EXTENDED TOE PORTION OF THE STOCKING; MOVING SAID CLAMP MEANS WITH SAID TOE PORTION CLAMPED THEREIN RELATIVE TO THE TOE CLOSING MEANS ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH; CLOSING THE FABRIC OF THE TOE PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LINE; AND REMOVING THE STOCKING FROM THE CARRIER.
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) | 1972-02-25 | 1972-08-26 | 1973-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-25 | 1976-08-26 | 1977-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-25 | 1980-08-26 | 1981-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |