US4067278A
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Method of decorating a fabric and the decorated fabric
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-19
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A method of decorating a fabric in which an elongate strip of fabric is sewed to a base fabric along a line spaced inwardly from the edge of the strip of fabric. The base fabric with strips sewed thereto is then washed in a washing machine so as to cause the edges of the strips of fabric outside of the line of stitching to fray and to thus take on a decorative appearance. The invention also includes the fabric produced by this method with the strips of material being arranged in any desired decorative pattern on the base material.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:20
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of producing a decorative fabric comprising the steps of providing a base fabric, cutting an elongate strip of fabric for application to the base fabric, securing the elongate strip of fabric to the base fabric with a line of stitching closely adjacent to one side edge of the strip of fabric but spaced inwardly therefrom, and washing the fabric in a washing machine to fray the edges of the strip outside of the line of stitching.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of producing a decorative fabric comprising the steps of providing a base fabric, cutting an elongate strip of fabric for application to the base fabric, securing the elongate strip of fabric to the base fabric with a line of stitching closely adjacent to one side edge of the strip of fabric but spaced inwardly therefrom, and washing the fabric in a washing machine to fray the edges of the strip outside of the line of stitching.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of applying a plurality of lines of stitching to secure the strip to the base fabric.
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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |