US3632464A
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Decorative bow
Assignee: Cps Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-26
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-03-26
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure describes three embodiments of a ribbon bow suitable for mass production use in decorating packages and other articles. In the illustrated embodiments, the bow comprises one or more ribbons containing structural deformations such as transverse scored lines at spaced-apart intervals, a lace, and means for securing the lace to the ribbons so that the ribbons can be pulled up along the lace to form the bights of ribbon bows. A number of alternative lacing structures, structural deformations and means for securing the lace to the ribbons are described.
Inventors
- 👤 Raimonds Grikis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:55
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04D; D04D7/00; D04D7/04; D04D7/10; D04D7/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A decorative bow comprising: a. a stacked plurality of decorative ribbons in face-to-face relationship, all but one of said ribbons being deformed at spaced-apart intervals by scored lines transverse to the longitudinal axes of the ribbons; b. said one of said ribbons forming a lacE comprising another length of decorative ribbon which is narrower in width than any of the other ribbons in said stack of ribbons, said lace being located on one side of said stack of ribbons, said lace including adhesive binder which may be wetted to secure the lace to an article to be decorated; c. securing means for slidingly securing the stack of ribbons to the lace, said securing means being attached to said scored ribbons at the score lines, said securing means being affixed to the scored ribbons in a manner which enables the lace to pass between the securing means and the adjacent one of the scored ribbons; and d. attaching means located at one end of the bow to secure the ribbons and the lace together and prevent relative movement between the ribbons and the lace, said scored ribbons coming together to form bights of ribbons which fan out when said lace is pulled relative to said scored ribbons.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A decorative bow comprising: a. a stacked plurality of decorative ribbons in face-to-face relationship, all but one of said ribbons being deformed at spaced-apart intervals by scored lines transverse to the longitudinal axes of the ribbons; b. said one of said ribbons forming a lacE comprising another length of decorative ribbon which is narrower in width than any of the other ribbons in said stack of ribbons, said lace being located on one side of said stack of ribbons, said lace including adhesive binder which may be wetted to secure the lace to an article to be decorated; c. securing means for slidingly securing the stack of ribbons to the lace, said securing means being attached to said scored ribbons at the score lines, said securing means being affixed to the scored ribbons in a manner which enables the lace to pass between the securing means and the adjacent one of the scored ribbons; and d. attaching means located at one end of the bow to secure the ribbons and the lace together and prevent relative movement between the ribbons and the lace, said scored ribbons coming together to form bights of ribbons which fan out when said lace is pulled relative to said scored ribbons.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The decorative bow of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of wire staples passing through each of said scored ribbons, said lace passing under the crown of said staple, and said staple being crimped on the side of said stack of ribbons which is opposite to the side having said lace.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The decorative bow of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a ring attached to said scored ribbons at said deformed intervals, said lace passing through said rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decorative bow of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of tabs formed in said scored ribbons with said lace passing under said tabs.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |