US3987839A
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Needle apparatus and method for making needle apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-24
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-09-24
Abstract
Abstract Needle apparatus is disclosed which includes a pair of flexible members secured together at the ends of the members and biased together but separable apart to provide an eye for the needle which is substantially the length of the needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K. Pace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 15:57
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21G; B21G1/00; B21G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of making a needle, comprising, in combination, the steps of: selecting a pair of wires of substantially equal dimensions; juxtaposing the wires of the pair against each other; twisting the pair of juxtaposed wires between their respective ends; and securing together the ends of the pair of wires.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of making a needle, comprising, in combination, the steps of: selecting a pair of wires of substantially equal dimensions; juxtaposing the wires of the pair against each other; twisting the pair of juxtaposed wires between their respective ends; and securing together the ends of the pair of wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 which includes the step of sharpening one end of the pair of wires to define a pointed end of the needle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
A needle, comprising, in combination: a first wire having a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other; a second wire, having a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other and having substantially the same dimensions as the first wire; the first and second wires juxtaposed against each other with the first ends and the second ends of the respective wires secured together and with a twist in the wires extending between the first ends as secured together and the second ends as secured together; the first and second wires defining an eye of the needle when spread apart; and the twist in said wires providing a bias to close the said eye of the needle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A needle, comprising, in combination: a first wire having a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other; a second wire, having a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other and having substantially the same dimensions as the first wire; the first and second wires juxtaposed against each other with the first ends and the second ends of the respective wires secured together and with a twist in the wires extending between the first ends as secured together and the second ends as secured together; the first and second wires defining an eye of the needle when spread apart; and the twist in said wires providing a bias to close the said eye of the needle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The needle of claim 3 in which the twist in the wires is uniform between the first and the second ends of the needle.
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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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |