US4582196A
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Yarn dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-19
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Granted: 1986-04-15
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Expires: 2004-11-19
Abstract
Abstract The purpose of the yarn dispenser is to store and dispense embroidery floss in a orderly manner. The operation of the device involves placing a skein of floss over the two bushings which rotate on internal axles. After the two halves of the outer case are assembled, the outside end of the skein is drawn out through the dispensing hole and cut off as needed by the user. An abraded area is provided to record information about the skein inside, and windows (holes) are provided to permit the user to see the color and amount of floss remaining.
Inventors
- 👤 Sharon J. Hughson
- 👤 Jerry R. Hughson, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; D; D05; D05C; D05C1/00; D05C1/06; D05C1/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A dispenser for yarn such as embroidery floss comprising: an elongated container having a first end and a second end and defining an interior area, the container including, in the interior area, a first axle near the first end of the container and a second axle near the second end of the container; and a bushing rotatably received on the second axle, the container including a yarn opening near the first end of the container, whereby an elongated skein of yarn, positioned to surround the first axle and the bushing on the second axle and having a free end extending from the interior area of the container through the yarn opening to the outside of the container, may be withdrawn from the container by pulling on the free end of the yarn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A dispenser for yarn such as embroidery floss comprising: an elongated container having a first end and a second end and defining an interior area, the container including, in the interior area, a first axle near the first end of the container and a second axle near the second end of the container; and a bushing rotatably received on the second axle, the container including a yarn opening near the first end of the container, whereby an elongated skein of yarn, positioned to surround the first axle and the bushing on the second axle and having a free end extending from the interior area of the container through the yarn opening to the outside of the container, may be withdrawn from the container by pulling on the free end of the yarn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dispenser of claim 1 comprising a first bushing rotatably received on the first axle of the container and a second bushing rotatably received on the second axle of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The dispenser of claim 2 in which the container further includes a yarn opening near the second end of the container, whereby a free end of a skein of yarn may extend from the interior area of the container through either the yarn opening near the first end of the container or the yarn opening near the second end of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The dispenser of claim 1 in which the elongated container comprises two elongated container elements interfit with one another to form the elongated container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dispenser of claim 4 in which each container element has a first end and a second end and each includes a first axle portion near its first end and a second axle portion near its second end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The dispenser of claim 5 in which the first container element is substantially identical to the second container element, and the two container elements are interfit with one another to form the elongated container, with the first end of the first container element being adjacent the second end of the second container element and the second end of the first container element being adjacent the first end of the second container element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispenser of claim 6 in which each container element includes an opening therein permitting viewing of yarn in the interior area of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
106 words
A dispenser for yarn such as embroidery floss comprising: a container defining an interior area and including, in the interior area, a first axle and a second axle; a first bushing rotatably received on the first axle; and a second bushing rotatably received on the second axle, the container including a yarn opening, whereby a skein of yarn, positioned to surround the first bushing and the second bushing and having a free end extending from the interior area of the container through the yarn opening to the outside of the container, may be withdrawn from the container by pulling on the free end of the yarn.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A dispenser for yarn such as embroidery floss comprising: a container defining an interior area and including, in the interior area, a first axle and a second axle; a first bushing rotatably received on the first axle; and a second bushing rotatably received on the second axle, the container including a yarn opening, whereby a skein of yarn, positioned to surround the first bushing and the second bushing and having a free end extending from the interior area of the container through the yarn opening to the outside of the container, may be withdrawn from the container by pulling on the free end of the yarn.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dispenser of claim 8 in which the container comprises a pair of interfitting container elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The dispenser of claim 8 in which the container has a first end and a second end and the centers of the first and second ends of the container are substantially aligned with the first and second axles of the container, the first end of the container defining said yarn opening at a location offset from the center of the first end of the container.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-14 | 1989-10-14 | 1990-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-14 | 1993-10-14 | 1994-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-14 | 1997-10-14 | 1998-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |