US3997091A
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Hosiery display apparatus
Assignee: FLEMING POTTER CO Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-24
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1995-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved hosiery holder made from cardboard includes an elongated horizontal slot for receipt of the hosiery. One side of the slot is open for sliding the hosiery therein. Adhesive tape, staples or clips close the open side of the slot and hold the hosiery in position. An extension of the adhesive tape, staple or clip attaches to the hosiery to securely hold the hosiery in the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip L. Burnette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0064; B65D85/00; B65D85/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An improved hosiery holder device comprising, in combination: a planar holder member including a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposed side edges, a hook member formed at the top edge and a slot extending through one side edge toward the other side edge, and substantially parallel to the bottom edge to define a lower arm for receipt of a hosiery item, said lower arm being spaced from a main section of the holder, the open end of the slot having opposed rounded corners to facilitate receipt of hosiery in the slot; and a flexible tape member attached to the holder member over the opposed rounded corners of the open slot for holding the hosiery item in the slot, said tape member having adhesive material on one side thereof with the adhesive surface folded over opposed sides of the planar holder member, and including an extension which projects over at least a portion of the remainder of the slot and adheres to hosiery in the slot to retain the hosiery in a substantially fixed, non-slip position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An improved hosiery holder device comprising, in combination: a planar holder member including a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposed side edges, a hook member formed at the top edge and a slot extending through one side edge toward the other side edge, and substantially parallel to the bottom edge to define a lower arm for receipt of a hosiery item, said lower arm being spaced from a main section of the holder, the open end of the slot having opposed rounded corners to facilitate receipt of hosiery in the slot; and a flexible tape member attached to the holder member over the opposed rounded corners of the open slot for holding the hosiery item in the slot, said tape member having adhesive material on one side thereof with the adhesive surface folded over opposed sides of the planar holder member, and including an extension which projects over at least a portion of the remainder of the slot and adheres to hosiery in the slot to retain the hosiery in a substantially fixed, non-slip position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved device of claim 1 wherein said hook is comprised of an arcuate slot extending downward from the top edge of said holder member into said member.
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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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |