US3570435A
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Method of making decorative articles employing yarn or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-10
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A base is provided having a pierceable elastic surface and a penetrable yieldable interior. The surface is provided with pattern areas defined by demarcations, which may be surface cuts. The free end of a yarn strand is pushed into the base at a point on one demarcation, and the yarn is severed at a point spaced from the embedded end to create a cut yarn strand. The other end of the cut strand is then pushed into the base at a point on another demarcation spaced from the first. These steps are repeated with additional strands placed adjacent to each other, to cover the various pattern areas. The surface may bear indicia indicating the color of yarn to be used and the direction in which the strands are to be placed.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:31
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A method of making a decorative article, which comprises: a. Providing a base having a pierceable elastic surface and a penetrable yieldable interior; b. providing demarcations on said surface defining distinct pattern areas, at least two of said demarcations being spaced apart; c. pushing the free end of a strand, and the strand portion immediately adjacent thereto, into the base at a point on one of said two demarcations, said strand portion and end being entirely accommodated within said base interior; d. severing the strand at a point spaced from its end embedded in the base to create a cut strand having a second free end, the total length of said cut strand exceeding the distance between said two demarcations; e. pushing the second free end of said cut strand, and the strand portion immediately adjacent thereto, into the base at a point on the other of said two demarcations; and f. repeating steps (c) through (e) to produce a second cut strand on said base engaging said first-mentioned cut strand, the ends of said second strand being pushed into said base at points on said two demarcations, respectively, adjacent to the points at which the ends of said first mentioned strand are pushed into said base.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
207 words
A method of making a decorative article, which comprises: a. Providing a base having a pierceable elastic surface and a penetrable yieldable interior; b. providing demarcations on said surface defining distinct pattern areas, at least two of said demarcations being spaced apart; c. pushing the free end of a strand, and the strand portion immediately adjacent thereto, into the base at a point on one of said two demarcations, said strand portion and end being entirely accommodated within said base interior; d. severing the strand at a point spaced from its end embedded in the base to create a cut strand having a second free end, the total length of said cut strand exceeding the distance between said two demarcations; e. pushing the second free end of said cut strand, and the strand portion immediately adjacent thereto, into the base at a point on the other of said two demarcations; and f. repeating steps (c) through (e) to produce a second cut strand on said base engaging said first-mentioned cut strand, the ends of said second strand being pushed into said base at points on said two demarcations, respectively, adjacent to the points at which the ends of said first mentioned strand are pushed into said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said surface bears indicia within said pattern areas indicating the direction in which said cut strands are to be placed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said surface bears indicia within said pattern areas indicating (I) the colors of strands to be used for covering said areas, and (II) the locations at which colors are to be changed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said first-mentioned and second cut strands are placed side by side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said second strand crosses said first-mentioned strand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said surface bears third and fourth spaced-apart demarcations, and including repeating steps (c) through (e) with a third cut yarn strand whose end regions are pushed into said base at points on said third and fourth demarcations, respectively, said third strand crossing said first-mentioned and second strands.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said demarcations are depressions in said surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said base is provided in the form of overlying layers one of which is relatively thin and defines said elastic surface and the nether one of which is a relatively thick rigidifying layer, said demarcations being cuts in said thin layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as defined in claim 8 wherein said cuts penetrate only partially through the thickness of said thin layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as defined in claim 8 wherein the walls of said cuts converge toward said nether layer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3240176A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |