US3801985A
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Apron
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1973-01-11
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1993-01-11
Abstract
Abstract An apron made from a rectangular blank of material in which straight fold lines are used to form the body member of the apron. A single strip serves as both the neck loop and tie strings of the apron. The strip is held within the folded body member of the apron and is free to move relative thereto in those areas of the body member where the strip exits from the apron to form the neck loop and tie strings. When the strip member is tensioned, the material of the body member at the exit areas is caused to gather, increasing its strength and resistance to tearing. The tie elements of the strip exit from a portion of the body member that has reinforced edges.
Inventors
- 👤 R Batt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An apron comprising a flexible body member formed from a rectangular blank and provided with reinforced parallel side edges, said body member having a pair of turned back opposed corner portions formed by folding said body member along a pair of converging fold lines, and a single strip member forming a neck loop and tie strings for said apron, a pair of intermediate portions of said strip member each being interposed between said body member and a respective one of said turned back corner portions and being held in place relative to said body member at selected locations adjacent a respective one of said pair of converging fold lines by adhesive means, said selected locations being spaced away from the areas where said strip member exits from said body member whereby said strip member is free to move relative to said body member and said converging fold lines in the region of said areas and the material of said body member in the region of said areas is caused to gather when said strip member is tensioned, said body member and said turned back corner portions having reinforced edges where said tie elements of said strip exit from said body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An apron comprising a flexible body member formed from a rectangular blank and provided with reinforced parallel side edges, said body member having a pair of turned back opposed corner portions formed by folding said body member along a pair of converging fold lines, and a single strip member forming a neck loop and tie strings for said apron, a pair of intermediate portions of said strip member each being interposed between said body member and a respective one of said turned back corner portions and being held in place relative to said body member at selected locations adjacent a respective one of said pair of converging fold lines by adhesive means, said selected locations being spaced away from the areas where said strip member exits from said body member whereby said strip member is free to move relative to said body member and said converging fold lines in the region of said areas and the material of said body member in the region of said areas is caused to gather when said strip member is tensioned, said body member and said turned back corner portions having reinforced edges where said tie elements of said strip exit from said body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apron according to claim 1 wherein said flexible body member is nonwoven fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apron according to claim 2 wherein said strip member is nonwoven fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apron according to claim 1 wherein said adhesive means holding in place said strip member at said selected locations is a plurality of adhesive beads extending parallel to the side edges of said body member and intersecting said converging fold lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apron according to claim 1 wherein said reinforced parallel side edges of said body member are formed by folding said blank along a pair of opposed parallel fold lines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apron according to claim 5 wherein said reinforced parallel side edges of said body member are secured thereto by adhesive means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apron according to claim 3 wherein said strip member is formed from a second rectangular blank by folding said second rectangular blank along a plurality of straight fold lines and securing the folded portions of said strip in folded condition by adhesive means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apron according to claim 1 wherein each of the said converging fold lines intersects the said reinforced parallel side edges at an included angle of approximately 37*.
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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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |