US3645000A
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Drapery-measuring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-04
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1989-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A drapery-measuring device comprising an elongated member having alternate elastic and inelastic sections, each of which is respectively equal in length to the other similar sections in the device: in the preferred form, each inelastic section begins at a line extending transversely of the elongated member where one end of an inelastic section is stitched to a continuous elastic web, the piece comprising three portions across the width of the elongated member, the portions having their ends opposite the common portion terminating in stair-step fashion. Suitable markings may be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Sadie Gass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H13/00; A47H13/14; A47H13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A measuring device for measuring material for the manufacture of pleated draperies comprising: a. an elongated elastic web member, b. a plurality of inelastic elements, all of substantially equal length and each extending substantially across said web member, c. means for securing each of said elements to said web member at long1tudinally spaced locations with said elements being equally spaced along said web member, d. whereby said web member between the spaced securing means of each said inelastic element being unstretchable to thereby provide a measuring device having alternate elastic and inelastic portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A measuring device for measuring material for the manufacture of pleated draperies comprising: a. an elongated elastic web member, b. a plurality of inelastic elements, all of substantially equal length and each extending substantially across said web member, c. means for securing each of said elements to said web member at long1tudinally spaced locations with said elements being equally spaced along said web member, d. whereby said web member between the spaced securing means of each said inelastic element being unstretchable to thereby provide a measuring device having alternate elastic and inelastic portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A measuring device as in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a first line of stitching extending in a straight line transversely across said web member, and a second line of stitching spaced therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A measuring device as set forth in claim 1, said inelastic elements being fabric.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |