US4744514A
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Scented lapel ornament
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-05
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2006-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A laminated, flexible, lightweight scent-carrying ornament having an adhesive backing which permits the ornament to be applied to one's personal clothing. The laminated construction comprises an open weave top lamination, an absorbent center lamination, and an adhesive backed bottom lamination, all of the laminations being joined or fused together to form a single unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan M. Gadoua
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:31
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/0005; A44C15/002; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10S63/00; Y10S63/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A rechargeable, scented ornament of essentially flat, flexible, laminated construction to be worn on a lapel or other location of person's clothing comprising: a permeable, decorative top lamination a first portion of which consists of loose, open net-like fabric and a second portion of which consists of tightly woven, substantially closed fabric; an absorbent center lamination, disposed immediately under, and held in place by, said top lamination, to receive and hold a charge of scented fluid; and an adhesive backed, impermeable cloth lamination disposed immediately under said center lamination and substantially coextensive with said top lamination; said laminations being joined to form a single essentially flat unit of decorative shape and cloth-like pliability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A rechargeable, scented ornament of essentially flat, flexible, laminated construction to be worn on a lapel or other location of person's clothing comprising: a permeable, decorative top lamination a first portion of which consists of loose, open net-like fabric and a second portion of which consists of tightly woven, substantially closed fabric; an absorbent center lamination, disposed immediately under, and held in place by, said top lamination, to receive and hold a charge of scented fluid; and an adhesive backed, impermeable cloth lamination disposed immediately under said center lamination and substantially coextensive with said top lamination; said laminations being joined to form a single essentially flat unit of decorative shape and cloth-like pliability.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article of manufacture defined in claim 1 wherein the center lamination is cotton.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of manufacture defined in claim 1 wherein the top lamination is constructed at least partly at open-weave plastic mesh.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The article of manufacture defined in claim 1 further including a layer of protective tape over the adhesive portion of the adhesive backed impermeable cloth lamination to be removed prior to the application of said article to one's clothing.
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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) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |