US4837864A
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Article of clothing with three dimensional applique
Assignee: SPEARHEAD INDUSTRIES Inc A MN CORP
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Filing: 1988-01-25
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Granted: 1989-06-13
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Expires: 2008-01-25
Abstract
Abstract An article of clothing to which a three dimensional applique is applied to provide a decorative effect. The applique is of a flexible non-cloth material such as vinyl, various plastics or rubber which is attached to the frontal panel of a T-shirt or sweater with the attachment accomplished either through sewing or other positive connectors. The three dimensional applique is formed through various molding processes and the shirt or sweater may be cut to receive the same.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald D. Thill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An article of clothing having a three dimensional applique, said article including: a. a continuous front and rear panel and arms to provide a shirt; b. an aperture formed in said front panel; c. a formed, three dimensional article having a peripheral attachment flange; d. said three dimensional article being received over said aperture; and, e. said peripheral flange of said three dimensional article being attached to the edges of said aperture, whereby said three dimensional article will extend forwardly through said front panel of the shirt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An article of clothing having a three dimensional applique, said article including: a. a continuous front and rear panel and arms to provide a shirt; b. an aperture formed in said front panel; c. a formed, three dimensional article having a peripheral attachment flange; d. said three dimensional article being received over said aperture; and, e. said peripheral flange of said three dimensional article being attached to the edges of said aperture, whereby said three dimensional article will extend forwardly through said front panel of the shirt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of clothing as set forth in claim 1 and said three dimensional member providing a formed surface of selected characteristics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of clothing as set forth in claim 1 and said formed member being formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of clothing as set forth in claim 1 and said formed member being formed of a rubber material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of clothing as set forth in claim 1 and said three dimensional article providing a hollow interior portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of clothing as set forth in claim 1 and said three dimensional article being attached to said front panel through sewing thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-12 | 1992-12-12 | 1993-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-12 | 1996-12-12 | 1997-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-12 | 2000-12-12 | 2001-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |