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US4084733A
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Glove form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-30
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1997-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A form for drying and shaping golf gloves and the like consists of a vacuum formed unitary thin sheet plastic element which possesses springiness. The form is ribbed or scalloped longitudinally of its finger and palm portions to promote drainage and free circulation of drying air while allowing only minimal surface contact between the form and glove supported thereon. Extreme simplicity and economy of manufacturing are featured.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Perlmutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:05
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F59/00; D06F59/02; D06F59/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A glove form for drying and shaping gloves comprising a unitary formed thin sheet material form body having a substantial degree of resiliency at least in the transverse direction, said form body simulating the shape of a natural hand and including spaced finger extensions of generally U-shaped cross section and side walls rearwardly of the finger extensions, one side of the form body being open whereby the entire form body possesses a cavity, and the form body having a multiplicity of corrugations formed longitudinally therein and extending from the wrist end of the form body to the forward ends of said finger extensions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A glove form for drying and shaping gloves comprising a unitary formed thin sheet material form body having a substantial degree of resiliency at least in the transverse direction, said form body simulating the shape of a natural hand and including spaced finger extensions of generally U-shaped cross section and side walls rearwardly of the finger extensions, one side of the form body being open whereby the entire form body possesses a cavity, and the form body having a multiplicity of corrugations formed longitudinally therein and extending from the wrist end of the form body to the forward ends of said finger extensions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A glove form as defined in claim 1, and said finger extensions having side wall portions extending from the forward tips of the finger extensions to points near the longitudinal center of the form body where the side wall portions are joined with a top wall of the form body simulating the back of a natural hand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A glove form as defined in claim 2, and said top wall of the form body having some of said longitudinal corrugations which are extensions of corrugations in the finger extensions and also having additional longitudinal corrugations which terminate at the bases of the finger extensions, whereby said top wall is continuously corrugated across substantially the entire width of the form body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A glove form as defined in claim 2, and said finger extensions further having leading end walls joined with said side wall portions whereby the entire margin of the form body is continuously skirted and the form body is of shell-like formation and open at its rear end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glove form as defined in claim 1, wherein said sheet material is moldable plastics material and said form body is vacuum formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A glove form as defined in claim 1, and said longitudinal corrugations are transversely arched and are approximately of equal size throughout the length of the form body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A glove form as defined in claim 1, and the form body being somewhat arched transversely and said side walls being configured to simulate the varying thickness of a natural hand throughout its length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A glove form as defined in claim 2, and said corrugations projecting above the top wall portions of said finger extensions.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |