US3775235A
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Pleatable fabric
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-12
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A fabric for curtains, draperies and the like which includes a plurality of narrow fabric panels of relatively stiff and wrinkle-free texture interstitched in parallel by flexible threads so that the strips will readily pleat along the lines of the flexible threads.
Inventors
- 👤 M Howell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H23/00; A47H23/02; A47H13/00; A47H13/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24132; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24636; Y10T428/24645; Y10T428/24752; Y10T428/2476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A fabric for curtains, draperies and the like comprising a plurality of fabric panels of relatively stiff texture, and relatively flexible, durable threads connecting adjoining panels in parallel relationship to provide natural fold lines to facilitate pleating of the fabric, said panels including columns of knitted or woven yarns and said flexible threads being interstitched with adjoining panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A fabric for curtains, draperies and the like comprising a plurality of fabric panels of relatively stiff texture, and relatively flexible, durable threads connecting adjoining panels in parallel relationship to provide natural fold lines to facilitate pleating of the fabric, said panels including columns of knitted or woven yarns and said flexible threads being interstitched with adjoining panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fabric according to claim 1, wherein the threads connecting the adjoining panels are disposed transversely of the length of the panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fabric material according to claim 2 wherein said panels are woven and the number of transverse threads per unit length connecting the adjoining panels are less than the number of corresponding threads forming said panels.
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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 |