US4529109A
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Collar stretching apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-22
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Granted: 1985-07-16
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Expires: 2003-12-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for stretching the neck of a garment includes a base shaped to fit within the yoke of a shirt or the like and a pair of upstanding members pivotally attached to the base. A turnbuckle is disposed between the upstanding members for adjusting the spacing between them.
Inventors
- 👤 Weldon Manning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:39
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F59/00; D06F59/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for stretching the collar of a garment comprising: a base having a peripheral shape adapted to fit within the yoke of said garment; at least a first plurality of substantially parallel slots in said base, said slots jointed at one end thereof by an elongated connecting slot to form a generally comb-shaped slot; first and second spaced apart elongated upstanding spreaders attached to said base at a point between the ends of said spreaders; means on one end of at least one of said spreaders engaging said comb-shaped slot and movable among said substantially parallel slots for adjusting the spacing between said spreaders while maintaining said spreaders substantially parallel to each other; and means coupled between said spreaders for continuously adjusting the spacing therebetween for exerting a stretching force on the neck of the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for stretching the collar of a garment comprising: a base having a peripheral shape adapted to fit within the yoke of said garment; at least a first plurality of substantially parallel slots in said base, said slots jointed at one end thereof by an elongated connecting slot to form a generally comb-shaped slot; first and second spaced apart elongated upstanding spreaders attached to said base at a point between the ends of said spreaders; means on one end of at least one of said spreaders engaging said comb-shaped slot and movable among said substantially parallel slots for adjusting the spacing between said spreaders while maintaining said spreaders substantially parallel to each other; and means coupled between said spreaders for continuously adjusting the spacing therebetween for exerting a stretching force on the neck of the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base comprises a substantially rigid plate having a rectangular lower portion and a trapizoidal upper portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a turnbuckle disposed between said spreaders.
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) | 1988-07-15 | 1989-01-14 | 1989-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-15 | 1993-01-14 | 1993-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-15 | 1997-01-14 | 1997-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |