US4037340A
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Scarf
Assignee: ENGLISH OAK INTERNATIONAL Corp NV A DUTCH Co
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Filing: 1976-02-10
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A scarf which can be worn draped around the neck in the usual manner is provided in opposed end sections of its length with transverse pockets for the reception of the hands enabling the scarf to be held above the head with the part of the scarf intervening between the pockets stretched taut for the display of readable matter.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Sidney Lewis Owensmith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A scarf for wearing about the neck, said scarf being generally rectangular and having a length substantially greater than its width, each of the opposed end sections of the scarf having at least one hand-receiving pocket having an open end facing a longitudinal edge of the scarf and having an opposite closed end, said pockets together providing bearing places against which hand pressure can be exerted towards the scarf ends, the spacing of such bearing places along the scarf being such that a user can let his hands bear against such places while the scarf is being worn, draped around his neck, and can then by raising his arms and moving his hands away from each other, bring the scarf into a display position in which the part of the scarf between said places is stretched taut above the user's head with the opposed surfaces of the scarf facing to the front and rear of the user, and wherein that part of the scarf bears readable matter which is legibly displayed when the scarf is in such display position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A scarf for wearing about the neck, said scarf being generally rectangular and having a length substantially greater than its width, each of the opposed end sections of the scarf having at least one hand-receiving pocket having an open end facing a longitudinal edge of the scarf and having an opposite closed end, said pockets together providing bearing places against which hand pressure can be exerted towards the scarf ends, the spacing of such bearing places along the scarf being such that a user can let his hands bear against such places while the scarf is being worn, draped around his neck, and can then by raising his arms and moving his hands away from each other, bring the scarf into a display position in which the part of the scarf between said places is stretched taut above the user's head with the opposed surfaces of the scarf facing to the front and rear of the user, and wherein that part of the scarf bears readable matter which is legibly displayed when the scarf is in such display position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A scarf according to claim 1, wherein the said distance between bearing places is not less than 24 inches nor more than 55 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A scarf according to claim 1, wherein said pockets are located within the scarf and are defined by different layers of material thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
A scarf for wearing about the neck, said scarf being generally rectangular and having a length substantially greater than its width, the opposed halves of the length of the scarf having internal pockets which while the scarf is being worn, draped around a user's neck, can accommodate the wearer's hands while these lie flat and point generally across the scarf, and having thumb holds in said pockets and against which the user's thumbs can be pressed outwardly towards the scarf ends to hold the intervening portion of the scarf in taut condition while the user holds it raised above his head, said intervening portion of the scarf bearing readable matter which extends along the scarf and which is legibly displayed when the scarf is in such raised position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
A scarf for wearing about the neck, said scarf being generally rectangular and having a length substantially greater than its width, the opposed halves of the length of the scarf having internal pockets which while the scarf is being worn, draped around a user's neck, can accommodate the wearer's hands while these lie flat and point generally across the scarf, and having thumb holds in said pockets and against which the user's thumbs can be pressed outwardly towards the scarf ends to hold the intervening portion of the scarf in taut condition while the user holds it raised above his head, said intervening portion of the scarf bearing readable matter which extends along the scarf and which is legibly displayed when the scarf is in such raised position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A scarf according to claim 4, wherein said thumbholds are formed by local connections between different layers of material forming the front and rear walls of said pockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A scarf according to claim 4, wherein the said thumbholds are spaced along the scarf by not less than 24 inches nor more than 55 inches.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |