US3774666A
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Drape curtain or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A drape, curtain or the like, which comprises a carrying strap and a fold forming cord floatingly extending in the upper edge range of the drape. The fold forming cord is bound at the end points of its floating sections corresponding with the length of one of an individual fold, of a fold group and of a frizzing group. At least one passage opening is coordinated to each of the floating sections, and the floating sections are capable of being pulled together selectively in loop shape on the at least one passage opening.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bunger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H13/00; A47H13/14; A47H13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A drape, curtain or the like, comprising a carrying strap, a fold forming cord floatingly extending in the upper edge range of the drape, said fold forming cord being bound at the end points of floating sections thereof corresponding with the length of one of an individual fold, a fold group and of a frizzing group, at least one passage opening coordinated to each of said floating sections, and said floating sections being capable of being pulled together selectively in loop shape on said at least one passage opening, and said floating section of said fold forming cord is threaded through said passage opening in loop shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A drape, curtain or the like, comprising a carrying strap, a fold forming cord floatingly extending in the upper edge range of the drape, said fold forming cord being bound at the end points of floating sections thereof corresponding with the length of one of an individual fold, a fold group and of a frizzing group, at least one passage opening coordinated to each of said floating sections, and said floating sections being capable of being pulled together selectively in loop shape on said at least one passage opening, and said floating section of said fold forming cord is threaded through said passage opening in loop shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 1, which includes an auxiliary twine extending freely in the upper edge range of the drape, said auxiliary twine is threaded through said passage opening in loop shape in a direction opposite to the later loop arrangement of said fold forming cord and winds around said fold forming cord.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said floating section of said fold forming cord is divided into a plurality of part pieces corresponding with the number of the individual folds of one of said fold group and of said frizzing group, and said part pieces are displaceably connected together by binding places on one of the drape and of said carrying strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 3, which includes fold-free, stiffened binding sections of said fold forming cord disposed between said floating sections of fold forming cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 4, wherein said passage opening is aligned with one of said end points and of said binding places in the floating arrangement of said fold forming cord.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 5, wherein said auxiliary twine winds around said fold forming cord on both sides of its floating arrangement to one of its end points and of its binding places.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
ThE drape, as set forth in claim 6, wherein said loops of said fold forming cord suspend one of said drape and of said drape hangers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 7, wherein at least a plurality of loops of one of a coordinated fold group and of a frizzing group are supported by a hanger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 8, wherein a passage opening is coordinated to each individual end point and a binding place, respectively in said floating section of said fold forming cord.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 9, wherein said auxiliary twine extends through loops of said fold forming cord serving the suspension of the drape, and is adapted as pulling cord for the movement of the drape along a carrying rail.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 10, wherein a plurality of fold forming cords extending parallel to each other, but different at least in their floating length is coordinated to the drape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 11, wherein a plurality of auxiliary twines is coordinated to said fold forming cord.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 12, wherein a plurality of fold forming cords is coordinated to said auxiliary twine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 13, wherein said fold forming cord extends spaced apart from the upper edge of the drape, and the exits of said passage openings extending in the suspension direction of the drape terminate in the upper end range of the upper edge range of the drape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 14, wherein said fold forming cord comprises monofil wire of synthetic material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 15, wherein said fold forming cord is introduced into one of said carrying straps and of said drape as a web.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The drape, as set forth in claim 16, wherein said fold forming cord has at said end point of said floating section a rear, stiffened carrying strap wall of a passage opening formed as a pocket.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |