US3975822A
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Needlepoint and crewel-embroidery stitch remover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-28
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A needlepoint and crewel-embroidery stitch remover having a handle secured to a member. The member terminates in a bifurcation with a long tine and a short tine with a cutting surface in the crotch between the tines.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Mabus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:14
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H31/00; A41H31/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A needlepoint and crewel embroidery stitch remover having a handle secured at one end to a member, said member terminating at its other end, in a bifurcation including a long tine and a short tine with a crotch thereinbetween, said long tine and said short tine terminating in blunted points, said crotch containing a tapered surface terminating in a cutting edge, said tapered surface extending from a mid-point of the crotch substantially to the end of the short tine and also extending substantially the same length only to a pre-determined point on the inner surface of the long tine, said long tine having an elongated portion extending beyond said point a distance of about 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A needlepoint and crewel embroidery stitch remover having a handle secured at one end to a member, said member terminating at its other end, in a bifurcation including a long tine and a short tine with a crotch thereinbetween, said long tine and said short tine terminating in blunted points, said crotch containing a tapered surface terminating in a cutting edge, said tapered surface extending from a mid-point of the crotch substantially to the end of the short tine and also extending substantially the same length only to a pre-determined point on the inner surface of the long tine, said long tine having an elongated portion extending beyond said point a distance of about 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The stitch remover of claim 1 wherein the tapered surface is concave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stitch remover of claim 2 wherein there are opposed concave tapered surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stitch remover of claim 1 wherein the elongated portion of the long tine has a configuration substantially identical to that of a number 20 tapestry needle.
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) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |