US4372238A
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Toy stitching set
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1981-01-12
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2001-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A stitching grid is formed from a rigid lattice plate having spaced perforations extending therethrough surrounded by lands. A design of one or more colors is imprinted on the lands. Colored yarn is stitched through the perforations with the color of the yarn matching the color on the lands to produce a yarn embroidered design on the grid.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Ciganko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22; B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A toy stitching set comprising: a rigid lattice plate having spaced perforations extending therethrough surrounded by lands to form a stitching grid wherein the width of each land between a pair of adjacent perforations is approximately 0.7 times the width of each perforation; and a design of one or more colors imprinted on said lands whereby yarn matching the colors may be stitched to said grid to embroider said design.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A toy stitching set comprising: a rigid lattice plate having spaced perforations extending therethrough surrounded by lands to form a stitching grid wherein the width of each land between a pair of adjacent perforations is approximately 0.7 times the width of each perforation; and a design of one or more colors imprinted on said lands whereby yarn matching the colors may be stitched to said grid to embroider said design.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy stitching set according to claim 1 wherein the width of such land is approximately 0.25 cm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The toy stitching set of claim 1 further comprising: colored yarn stitched through said perforations with the color of said yarn matching the colors on said lands to produce a yarn embroidered design on said grid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A toy stitching set according to claim 3 wherein the width of each land between a pair of adjacent perforations is approximately 0.7 times the width of each perforation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy stitching set according to claim 3 wherein the width of each land is approximately 0.25 cm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy stitchery set according to claim 1 and including a frame for releasably supporting said lattice plate.
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) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |