US3696515A
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Pleating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-12
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-07-12
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an improved device for alloting material for pleats and spacing between those pleats in making draperies and the like. Basically, it comprises first and second lazy-tong mechanisms, each having opposite first and second ends. The first mechanism has one of its ends fixed to a base member. Adjustable means are provided for interconnecting the second mechanism to the base member and for variably spacing it apart from the first mechanism. Indicator means are carried by the two mechanisms. These indicator means are adjustably positionable with respect to a sheet of material placed adjacent to the two mechanisms by movement of the adjustable means and of the first mechanism. In the presently preferred form of the present invention, the indicated spacing between the pleats is adjusted by movement of the adjustable means, while the indicated amount of material alloted for gathering into the pleats is adjusted by movement of the first mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E Tuskos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H13/00; A47H13/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An improved device for alloting material for pleats and spacing between said pleats in making draperies and the like, comprising: a. first and second lazy-tong mechanisms, each having opposite first and second ends; b. said first mechanism having one of its ends fixed to a base member; c. adjustable means for interconnecting said second mechanism to said base member and for variably spacing it apart from said first mechanism; and d. indicator means carried by said mechanisms and being adjustably positionable with respect to a sheet of material placed adjacent to said mechanisms by movement of said adjustable means and of said first mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved device for alloting material for pleats and spacing between said pleats in making draperies and the like, comprising: a. first and second lazy-tong mechanisms, each having opposite first and second ends; b. said first mechanism having one of its ends fixed to a base member; c. adjustable means for interconnecting said second mechanism to said base member and for variably spacing it apart from said first mechanism; and d. indicator means carried by said mechanisms and being adjustably positionable with respect to a sheet of material placed adjacent to said mechanisms by movement of said adjustable means and of said first mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the indicated spacing between said pleats is adjusted by movement of said adjustable means and the indicated amount of material alloted for gathering into said pleats is adjusted by movement of said first mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 2, further including marking means carried by said indicator means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein marks made by said marking means are invisible to the naked eye.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said adjustable means comprises: a. a first adjustable member for interconnecting one end of said second mechanism to said base member and for variably spacing it apart from said one end of said first mechanism; and b. a second adjustable member for interconnecting the other end of said second mechanism to said first mechanism and for variably spacing it apart therefrom by substantially the same distance as said one end of said second mechanism is spaced apart from said one end of said first mechanism by said first adjustable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said first and second adjustable members comprise a pair of jack screws mounted on said base member and interconnected to one another such that they can be operated in tandem by a common means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 6, wherein said lazy-tong mechanisms are arranged generally vertically for movement relative to table means on which a sheet of material to be alloted into pleats and spaces can be arranged generally horizontally.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 7, wherein said indicator means comprises a plurality of indicator members that are arranged generally vertically adjacent the horizontal center lines of said first and second lazy-tong mechanisms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 8, further including: a. marking means comprising a plurality of generally vertically arranged retractable pens carried by said indicator members; and b. reciprocable means for simultaneously, temporarily engaging said marking means with said sheet of material located on said table means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 9 further including retractable gripper means for engaging one end of said sheet of material to said table means at a point adjacent to the point of connection of said one end of said first lazy-tong mechanism to said base member.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |