US3838801A
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Yarn threading device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-03
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Granted: 1974-10-01
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Expires: 1993-05-03
Abstract
Abstract Yarn threading device particularly adapted to multi-thread yarns, comprising a thin elongated flat body member having a thread aperture adjacent an end thereof, and in some cases an aperture adjacent both ends. The apertures take up the major portion of the width of the body member at the position of the thread aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 M David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:41
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A yarn threader comprising an elongated flat narrow selfsustaining member that is rigid in a direction at right angles to its length, said member having an opening at one end thereof, said opening being completely surrounded by the material of the threader member, the width of the member being small enough to enter the eye of the needle to be threaded, said opening being substantially circular and having a diameter which is substantially larger than the yarn intended to be used therein whereby a yarn threaded through the eye of the needle by said yarn threader will fan out along said opening as it passes through the eye of the needle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A yarn threader comprising an elongated flat narrow selfsustaining member that is rigid in a direction at right angles to its length, said member having an opening at one end thereof, said opening being completely surrounded by the material of the threader member, the width of the member being small enough to enter the eye of the needle to be threaded, said opening being substantially circular and having a diameter which is substantially larger than the yarn intended to be used therein whereby a yarn threaded through the eye of the needle by said yarn threader will fan out along said opening as it passes through the eye of the needle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The threader of claim 1 including a smaller opening at the opposite end of the threader.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The threader of claim 2 wherein the end of the threader containing the smaller opening is relatively more pointed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The threader of claim 1 including a hand hold comprising an enlarged portion of the threader.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The threader of claim 4 including a second end, said second end having a smaller opening therein than the opening at the said one end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The threader of claim 5 wherein the smaller end is oval.
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) | 1977-09-30 | 1978-04-01 | 1978-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-30 | 1982-04-01 | 1982-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-30 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |