US3638658A
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Girdle gripping surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-11
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A girdle friction or gripping surface for stockings, panty hose or the like, the surface being applied directly to the leg portion surfaces bounding the garment leg openings rather than being applied to lace or other fabric which is sewn to the completed garment. The friction surface, in a preferred embodiment, consists of a dispersion of small mass or deposits of latex, elastomeric or plastic material which project through the stocking interstices and, in this manner, prevent the stockings from falling.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin Becker
- 👤 Harold Belmuth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:22
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F11/00; A41F11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A gripping construction for a girdle or like garment having elastomeric depending leg portions bounding the leg openings of said garment, said gripping construction comprising plural conically shaped gripping deposits adhered to said elastomeric leg portions, each said deposit being one thirty-second inch high and one thirty-second inch in diameter at its plane of adherence to said elastomeric leg portion and said deposits further being dispersed one-quarter inch apart in staggered relation in alternate rows over the inner face of each said elastomeric leg portion so as to permit expansion and contraction of said elastomeric leg portion in the areas between each of said gripping deposits, said deposits being sized to result in the projection thereof through an aligning interstice of a stocking portion interposed between said gripping construction and the user''s leg, whereby a significant gripping engagement is maintained during normal activity of the user between said gripping construction and said underlying portion of said stocking.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A gripping construction for a girdle or like garment having elastomeric depending leg portions bounding the leg openings of said garment, said gripping construction comprising plural conically shaped gripping deposits adhered to said elastomeric leg portions, each said deposit being one thirty-second inch high and one thirty-second inch in diameter at its plane of adherence to said elastomeric leg portion and said deposits further being dispersed one-quarter inch apart in staggered relation in alternate rows over the inner face of each said elastomeric leg portion so as to permit expansion and contraction of said elastomeric leg portion in the areas between each of said gripping deposits, said deposits being sized to result in the projection thereof through an aligning interstice of a stocking portion interposed between said gripping construction and the user''s leg, whereby a significant gripping engagement is maintained during normal activity of the user between said gripping construction and said underlying portion of said stocking.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |