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Ornamental expansible strip
Assignee: EQUALITY SPECIALTIES Inc A DE CORP
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Filing: 1973-04-12
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-04-12
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental expansible strip for use as a yarn stretch gift packages tie and as a decorator hair tie, and the method of making the same. The expansible strip comprises an elastic core under a retained low stretch and an ornamental yarn cover embracing the same, the yarn cover comprising yarn strands which are stretched and coiled about in the same direction and on opposite side of the elastic core, the core and yarn cover combinedly possessing a stable twist, the yarn being tightly wound, and locked to the stretched and twisted elastic core.
Inventors
- 👤 B Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/34; D; D02; D02G; D02G3/00; D02G3/22; D02G3/32; D02G3/328; D02G3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
The method of making an ornamental expansible strip which comprises as a first step coiling stretched yarn about, in the same direction and on opposite sides of a highly stretched elastic core, relaxing the stretch on the core, thereby obtaining a core relaxed, but under a retained low stretch and a yarn cover therefor the strands of which are contracted and locked to the core, then subjecting the core and cover, under a slight tension applied thereto, to rotation in the same direction as the coiling of the yarn strands to apply a twist to the combined core and cover, thereby resulting in a combined core and cover, when relaxed, possessing a retained low stretch and a stable twist with the yarn cover tightly contracted on and locked to the elastic core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
The method of making an ornamental expansible strip which comprises as a first step coiling stretched yarn about, in the same direction and on opposite sides of a highly stretched elastic core, relaxing the stretch on the core, thereby obtaining a core relaxed, but under a retained low stretch and a yarn cover therefor the strands of which are contracted and locked to the core, then subjecting the core and cover, under a slight tension applied thereto, to rotation in the same direction as the coiling of the yarn strands to apply a twist to the combined core and cover, thereby resulting in a combined core and cover, when relaxed, possessing a retained low stretch and a stable twist with the yarn cover tightly contracted on and locked to the elastic core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the yarn of the yarn cover is a textured yarn.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the textured yarn of the cover comprises a plurality of yarn strands in each of the coiled opposite sides of the elastic core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 1, wherein tautened tinsel strips are coiled about in the same direction as the coiling of the yarn strands and on opposite sides of the elastic core in the first step of the method conjointly with the coiling of the stretched yarns about the elastic core.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
An ornamental expansible strip comprising a low-stretched elastic core and an ornamental yarn cover embracing the same, the yarn cover comprising yarn strands stretched and coiled about in the same direction and on opposite sides of the elastic core, each of the coiled strands being coiled about the stretched core, the core and yarn cover combinedly possessing a stable twist, the yarn cover being tightly wound, contracted on and locked to the stretched and twisted elastic core.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
An ornamental expansible strip comprising a low-stretched elastic core and an ornamental yarn cover embracing the same, the yarn cover comprising yarn strands stretched and coiled about in the same direction and on opposite sides of the elastic core, each of the coiled strands being coiled about the stretched core, the core and yarn cover combinedly possessing a stable twist, the yarn cover being tightly wound, contracted on and locked to the stretched and twisted elastic core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ornamental expansible strip of claim 5, wherein the yarn of the yarn covers is a textured yarn.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The ornamental expansible strip of claim 6, wherein the textured yarn strands of the cover comprises a plurality of yarn strands on each of the opposite sides of the elastic core.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The ornamental expansible strip of claim 5, wherein tautened tinsel strips are coiled about in the same direction as the coiling of the yarn strands and on opposite sides of the elastic core conjointly with the coiled stretched yarn strands.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |