US3797120A
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Sewing tape
Assignee: Emerson Labeltape Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-17
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A sewing tape especially adapted to provide a measured sewing guide line when using a sewing machine. The tape is in the form of a strip provided with cuts or serrations for separating the tape into ribbons of predetermined thickness and has suitable guide lines printed thereon some of which coincide with the cuts or serrations.
Inventors
- 👤 Z Byne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:37
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B81/00; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1003; G01B3/1004; G01B3/1084; G01B2003/1097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A sewing tape comprising an elongated strip of flexible material having an upper face and a lower face, an adhesive coating on said lower face, said strip having a plurality of imperforate depressions in said lower face and projecting upwardly of said upper face, and elongated weakening cuts in said strip extending longitudinally the length of said strip for dividing said strip into ribbons of predetermined width, a plurality of longitudinally extending lines on said upper face closely coinciding with at least some of said weakening cuts, said lines extending parallel to each other, indicia on said upper face indicating the distance each of said lines is from an edge of said strip, a plurality of transverse lines on said tape extending normally to said strip and marking at least some of said ribbons into sections of predetermined length, some of said transverse lines extending from one edge of said strip to one of said cuts, and others of said transverse lines extending from another edge of said strip to another of said cuts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A sewing tape comprising an elongated strip of flexible material having an upper face and a lower face, an adhesive coating on said lower face, said strip having a plurality of imperforate depressions in said lower face and projecting upwardly of said upper face, and elongated weakening cuts in said strip extending longitudinally the length of said strip for dividing said strip into ribbons of predetermined width, a plurality of longitudinally extending lines on said upper face closely coinciding with at least some of said weakening cuts, said lines extending parallel to each other, indicia on said upper face indicating the distance each of said lines is from an edge of said strip, a plurality of transverse lines on said tape extending normally to said strip and marking at least some of said ribbons into sections of predetermined length, some of said transverse lines extending from one edge of said strip to one of said cuts, and others of said transverse lines extending from another edge of said strip to another of said cuts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A sewing tape according to claim 1, wherein said cuts are serrations.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |