US4524891A
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Needle keeper device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-01
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Granted: 1985-06-25
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Expires: 2003-12-01
Abstract
Abstract This needle keeper is designed to receive and retain a multiple number of needles in safety. Primarily, it consists of a cardboard disc, which receives a portion of a felt disc within its openings, for the insertion of threaded needles, and a third disposable disc is included, which serves as a writing surface for identifying the colors of the threads of the respective needles retained by the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Rosemary A. Silva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:49
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A needle keeper device, comprising, in combination, a relatively larger circular disc made of cardboard, and a relatively smaller circular, disposable paper disc, said discs being fastened concentrically together by a brad through the centers thereof, a plurality of equally and radially spaced segments defined upon said larger disc by means of inscribed radial lines upon the top face thereof, a single one of said segments being colored for defining a zero position of said larger disc, a circular opening through an exposed portion of each said segment, and a circular felt pad of the same diameter as said larger disc being fastened to the bottom side thereof and covering said openings; said openings being made along a circular row that is concentric with said larger disc, and a circular felt ring fastened concentrically to an underside of said larger disc, said felt ring extending across the center of each said opening, and each said opening being of a diameter whereby pressure of a person's finger against an underside of said felt ring causes only said felt pad to be pushed upwardly through said opening for receiving a needle slid upon said top face and across said opening; and an upper surface of said smaller disc being suitable for writing thereupon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A needle keeper device, comprising, in combination, a relatively larger circular disc made of cardboard, and a relatively smaller circular, disposable paper disc, said discs being fastened concentrically together by a brad through the centers thereof, a plurality of equally and radially spaced segments defined upon said larger disc by means of inscribed radial lines upon the top face thereof, a single one of said segments being colored for defining a zero position of said larger disc, a circular opening through an exposed portion of each said segment, and a circular felt pad of the same diameter as said larger disc being fastened to the bottom side thereof and covering said openings; said openings being made along a circular row that is concentric with said larger disc, and a circular felt ring fastened concentrically to an underside of said larger disc, said felt ring extending across the center of each said opening, and each said opening being of a diameter whereby pressure of a person's finger against an underside of said felt ring causes only said felt pad to be pushed upwardly through said opening for receiving a needle slid upon said top face and across said opening; and an upper surface of said smaller disc being suitable for writing thereupon.
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) | 1988-06-24 | 1988-12-24 | 1989-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-24 | 1992-12-24 | 1993-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-24 | 1996-12-24 | 1997-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |