US3676883A
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Method of hand sewing moccasins
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-13
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A method of hand sewing moccasins using an elongated length of flexible sewing thread having relatively rigid disposable integral needle means formed at opposite ends thereof and wherein the needle means are cut off and discarded when the sewing is completed.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Peacock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/14; D; D05; D05B; D05B85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
The method of hand sewing moccasins using a disposable sewing needle and thread assembly comprising providing mold means, passing a length of thread through said mold means, injecting a plastic material into said mold means and molding the needle means in place about said thread to form a elongate length of thread having an integral relatively rigid needle means formed at opposite ends thereof, providing parts of a moccasin having performed holes therein, securing said parts together by inserting the needle means through said holes and sewing said thread through the holes in the parts to secure the parts together, cutting the needle means off the ends of the thread, and discarding said cut needle means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
The method of hand sewing moccasins using a disposable sewing needle and thread assembly comprising providing mold means, passing a length of thread through said mold means, injecting a plastic material into said mold means and molding the needle means in place about said thread to form a elongate length of thread having an integral relatively rigid needle means formed at opposite ends thereof, providing parts of a moccasin having performed holes therein, securing said parts together by inserting the needle means through said holes and sewing said thread through the holes in the parts to secure the parts together, cutting the needle means off the ends of the thread, and discarding said cut needle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as defined in claim 1, including the steps of providing a continuous elongate length of thread and forming on the same length of thread a pair of needle means disposed end-to-end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method as defined in claim 2, including the subsequent step of severing said length of thread at the point where the ends of said needle means meet to form predetermined lengths of thread having needle means at the ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as defined in claim 3, including the steps of tying the free ends of the thread after the parts of the moccasin are sewed together and then cutting off and discarding the needle means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein the needle means are provided with pointed ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein the needle means are formed from plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined in claim 6, wherein the needle means are molded to the thread.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 7, wherein the thread is made of cotton.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |