US3822659A
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Portable sewing machine and case
Assignee: Fritz Gegauf AG
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Filing: 1973-01-12
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1993-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A portable sewing machine and case comprises a sewing machine having a lower usually horizontal free arm portion, an upright rear column portion and a generally horizontally extending top portion is provided with case-forming cover elements. The cover elements are pivoted about vertical axes which extend up adjacent the rear end of the column so that the covers may be folded inwardly to encompass the sides of the sewing machine. The cover elements advantageously include inturned edges which either engage directly over a base plate for the sewing machine or over a cover for the free arm portion which extends upwardly from the base flush with the top surface of the free arm portion. The cover elements for the free arm portion may be similarly pivotally mounted about an axis which extends vertically and which is located at the rear end of the column portion of the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 H Maag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:11
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B77/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A portable sewing machine and case comprising a sewing machine having a lower usually horizontal free arm portion, an upright rear column portion extending upwardly from the one end of the free arm portion and a usually horizontally extending top portion arranged adjacent the top of said column portion, and first and second hinged cover portions carried by said sewing machine and having vertical hinge axes adjacent said column portion and being pivotal about respective ones of said hinge axes to overlie and cover the respective sides of said sewing machine in a case-forming closed position or to be swung outwardly from the sides into an opened position for operation, said cover portions each including an outer side cover flap of size to cover a side of said sewing machine from said base to said top portion and with inturned top and side edge flaps extending inwardly, said cover portions comprising two separate parts, one of said parts comprising an outer cover flap with inturned side and top edge portions and extending from the top surface of said free arm portion to the bottom of said machine, and the other of said parts comprising an outer cover flap and inturned top and side edge portions extending from the top portion of said free arm portion of said sewing machine to the top of said sewing machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A portable sewing machine and case comprising a sewing machine having a lower usually horizontal free arm portion, an upright rear column portion extending upwardly from the one end of the free arm portion and a usually horizontally extending top portion arranged adjacent the top of said column portion, and first and second hinged cover portions carried by said sewing machine and having vertical hinge axes adjacent said column portion and being pivotal about respective ones of said hinge axes to overlie and cover the respective sides of said sewing machine in a case-forming closed position or to be swung outwardly from the sides into an opened position for operation, said cover portions each including an outer side cover flap of size to cover a side of said sewing machine from said base to said top portion and with inturned top and side edge flaps extending inwardly, said cover portions comprising two separate parts, one of said parts comprising an outer cover flap with inturned side and top edge portions and extending from the top surface of said free arm portion to the bottom of said machine, and the other of said parts comprising an outer cover flap and inturned top and side edge portions extending from the top portion of said free arm portion of said sewing machine to the top of said sewing machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable sewing machine and case, according to claim 1, wherein said cover portions inturned side edges abutt in front of the sewing machine, and locking means associated with said inturned edges for locking them together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable sewing machine and case, according to claim 1, wherein said top portion includes a handle which is engageable for carrying said sewing machine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A case-forming attachment for sewing machines, according to claim 1, wherein said cover portions include recessed interiors and bracket means carried on said interiors for supporting sewing machine accessories.
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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |