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Needle and thread holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A needle and thread holder for odd lengths of thread, left in a needle after a sewing operation. The holder comprises a flat base to which is connected a platelike member closely held to the base by at least two and preferably three points of connection located interiorly of the periphery of the platelike member. The thread is adapted to be wound around the points of connection and the needle is inserted between the points of connection radially into the center of the assemblage between the platelike member and the base and held therein by friction. In preferred form, the base is in the form of a disc and the platelike member is formed of a similar disc of smaller diameter and concentric with the base. Such platelike members may be secured to both the front and rear of the base to hold multiple needle and thread assemblies. An enlarged throat between the periphery of the platelike member and the base may be provided for ease in winding the thread around the points of connection and for insertion of the needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Socrates J Schantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:52
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B91/00; D05B91/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
The needle and thread holder comprising a flat base and a platelike member secured to said base in close engagement therewith by at least two spaced points of connection located interiorly of the periphery of said platelike member, said base and platelike member receiving thread wrapped around the points of connection between said base and member and a needle attached to said thread inserted radially between the base and the member, said thread and needle being releasably engaged between the base and the member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
The needle and thread holder comprising a flat base and a platelike member secured to said base in close engagement therewith by at least two spaced points of connection located interiorly of the periphery of said platelike member, said base and platelike member receiving thread wrapped around the points of connection between said base and member and a needle attached to said thread inserted radially between the base and the member, said thread and needle being releasably engaged between the base and the member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 1 in which platelike members are connected in registry to the front and rear of said base using the same points of connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 1 in which the inner peripheral surface of the platelike member is beveled forming with the base an open throat readily receiving the needle and thread and the thread and needle are bias engaged.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 1 in which the platelike member is connected to the base by at least three substantially equally spaced points of connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 1 in which the base is circular in form and the platelike member is likewise circular and formed concentrically with the base, said platelike member having a lesser diameter than the base whereby the head of the inserted needle is left exposed for ready handling.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 5 in which platelike members are connected in registry to the front and rear of said base using the same points of connection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 1 in which the base contains a plurality of spaced platelike members receiving separately a plurality of needle and thread assemblies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 3 in which the base is circular in form and the platelike member is likewise circular and formed concentrically with the base, said platelike member having a lesser diameter than the base whereby the head of the inserted needle is left exposed for ready handling.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 4 in which the base is circular in form and the platelike member is likewise circular and formed concentrically with the base, said platelike member having a lesser diameter than the base whereby the head of the inserted needle is left exposed foR ready handling.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 3 in which the platelike member closely engages said base by at least three substantially equally spaced points of connection and the base is circular in form and the platelike member is likewise circular and formed concentrically with the base, said platelike member having a lesser diameter than the base whereby the head of the inserted needle is left exposed for ready handling.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 7 in which the platelike member has at least three substantially equally spaced points of connection to the base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
The needle and thread holder of claim 7 in which the periphery inner peripheral surface of the platelike member is beveled forming with the base an open throat readily receiving the needle and thread and the interior of the platelike member closely engages said base to bias engage the needle and thread in retaining relation.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |