US3840160A
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Needle threader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-05
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A body defining a handle portion is provided and includes a thin plate-like projection extending outwardly of one marginal edge portion of the body. The projection has an opening formed therethrough of a size to receive a strand of thread therethrough and the projection is sufficiently thin and of a length and width to be inserted through the eye of a needle with at least a portion of the opening formed through the extension displaced through the needle eye.
Inventors
- 👤 B Pearce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:38
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In combination, a body including a main portion and a thin plate-like projection extending outwardly of one marginal portion thereof and having a rounded outer periphery, said projection having an opening formed therethrough of a size to receive a strand of thread therethrough, at least the peripheral portion of said opening defining the outer portion thereof being arcuate and opening inwardly toward said body, said projection being sufficiently thin and of a length and width to be inserted through the eye of a needle with at least the outer peripheral portion of said opening displaced through said eye, said body marginal portion including one edge portion adjacent said projection defining a fulcrum surface against which the terminal end of the eye end of a needle, through whose eye said projection extends, may be abutted and about which the remote pointed end of the needle may be swung away from said body to displace the eye portion of the needle off said extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In combination, a body including a main portion and a thin plate-like projection extending outwardly of one marginal portion thereof and having a rounded outer periphery, said projection having an opening formed therethrough of a size to receive a strand of thread therethrough, at least the peripheral portion of said opening defining the outer portion thereof being arcuate and opening inwardly toward said body, said projection being sufficiently thin and of a length and width to be inserted through the eye of a needle with at least the outer peripheral portion of said opening displaced through said eye, said body marginal portion including one edge portion adjacent said projection defining a fulcrum surface against which the terminal end of the eye end of a needle, through whose eye said projection extends, may be abutted and about which the remote pointed end of the needle may be swung away from said body to displace the eye portion of the needle off said extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said opening comprises a closed opening through said projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said opening comprises a notch formed in and opening outwardly through one marginal portion of said projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said one marginal edge portion of said projection is disposed adjacent said main portion of said body and the latter defines one side of said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said main body portion and projection comprise integral portions of a thin plate-like member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said body includes a second thin plate-like projection projecting outwardly therefrom, said second projection also having an opening formed therethrough of a size to receive a strand of thread therethrough, said second projection being sufficiently thin and of a length and width to be inserted through the eye of a needle with at least a portion of said second opening displaced through said eye, said body including a second marginal edge adjacent said second projection and also defining a fulcrum surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said openings comprise closed openings formed throUgh said projections at points spaced from said main portion of said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said opening comprises a closed opening through said projection, said projection being generally circular with said closed opening generally centered therein, the radial extent of said projection, outwardly of and about said opening, being considerably greater than the thickness of said projection.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB329606A
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US2411118A
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |