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US4287608A
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Apiarian protector
Assignee: MANN LAKE SUPPLY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract An arm and hand protector for apiarian use. The protector includes a glove and an attached sleeve designed to fit loosely about, and cover the wearer's forearm. The sleeve is formed of a smooth-surfaced fabric tightly woven from a substantially untextured, synthetic filament yarn.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael S. Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
Apiarian hand and arm protector comprising a sleeve formed of a solid-weave, closed-texture fabric woven from synthetic filament yarn, said sleeve being designed to fit loosely about the wearer's forearm, and extend thereon adjacent the wearer's elbow, at one sleeve end to the wearer's wrist, at the other sleeve end, means for securing said one sleeve end to the wearer's arm, adjacent the elbow, and means for binding the other sleeve end adjacent the wearer's wrist, to prevent bees from penetrating therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
Apiarian hand and arm protector comprising a sleeve formed of a solid-weave, closed-texture fabric woven from synthetic filament yarn, said sleeve being designed to fit loosely about the wearer's forearm, and extend thereon adjacent the wearer's elbow, at one sleeve end to the wearer's wrist, at the other sleeve end, means for securing said one sleeve end to the wearer's arm, adjacent the elbow, and means for binding the other sleeve end adjacent the wearer's wrist, to prevent bees from penetrating therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The protector of claim 1 wherein said securing means includes an elastic band attached to portions of said one end, and dimensioned to elastically encircle the wearer's arm adjacent the elbow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The protector of claims 1 or 2 which further includes a glove having an open end, which, when the glove is worn, extends to the wearer's wrist, and wherein said binding means includes seam means for joining circumferentially said sleeve's other end and said glove's open end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wear of claims 1 or 2 wherein said yarn is nylon and said fabric has a thread count of between about 100 and 300 total warp and filing threads per square inch.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
29 words
A method of protecting a person's arm from bee stinging comprising covering the arm with a loose-fitting sleeve formed of a solid-weave, closed-texture fabric woven from synthetic filament yarn.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
29 words
A method of protecting a person's arm from bee stinging comprising covering the arm with a loose-fitting sleeve formed of a solid-weave, closed-texture fabric woven from synthetic filament yarn.
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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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |