US3685155A
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Fitting aid
Assignee: SEW FIT CO
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Filing: 1970-08-24
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-08-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention is concerned with the field of sewing and more specifically relates to methods and devices for enabling women to properly fit commercial patterns without the use of tape measures or calculations.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruth Oblander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H1/00; A41H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A fitting aid for checking clothing patterns against a human figure including an elongated tape with a plurality of defined adhesively backed stickers adhering thereto along the length thereof, each sticker being related to a pertinent dimension on the human figure and being divided into a plurality of defined subareas with the center subarea corresponding to the desired dimension of a human figure and the adjacent sub-areas on each side of the center subarea corresponding to certain tolerances, the stickers being placed on said tape at a predetermined distance from one end of the tape indicating the dimension of a measured area, whereafter the tape is compared with a dress pattern to determine if said pattern is the correct size for the person being measured.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A fitting aid for checking clothing patterns against a human figure including an elongated tape with a plurality of defined adhesively backed stickers adhering thereto along the length thereof, each sticker being related to a pertinent dimension on the human figure and being divided into a plurality of defined subareas with the center subarea corresponding to the desired dimension of a human figure and the adjacent sub-areas on each side of the center subarea corresponding to certain tolerances, the stickers being placed on said tape at a predetermined distance from one end of the tape indicating the dimension of a measured area, whereafter the tape is compared with a dress pattern to determine if said pattern is the correct size for the person being measured.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the subareas are of different colors so sizing can be quickly detected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the dimensioning of the subareas is related to the normal ease applied to dress patterns for each pertinent dimension on the human figure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by and including a flat slip ring on one end of the tape in spaced relation to the stickers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by and including stickers on each side of the tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
A kit for making a fitting aid for use in checking clothing patterns against the human figure including an elongated tape, a plurality of defined adhesively backed stickers adapted to be applied along the length of the tape and secured thereto, each sticker being related to a pertinent dimension on the human figure and being divided into a plurality of defined subareas with the center subarea corresponding to the desired dimension of the human figure and the adjacent subarea on each side of the center subarea corresponding to certain tolerances, the stickers are placed on said tape at a predetermined distance from one end of the tape indicating the dimension of a measured area, whereafter the tape is compared with a dress pattern to determine if said pattern is the correct size for the person being measured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
A kit for making a fitting aid for use in checking clothing patterns against the human figure including an elongated tape, a plurality of defined adhesively backed stickers adapted to be applied along the length of the tape and secured thereto, each sticker being related to a pertinent dimension on the human figure and being divided into a plurality of defined subareas with the center subarea corresponding to the desired dimension of the human figure and the adjacent subarea on each side of the center subarea corresponding to certain tolerances, the stickers are placed on said tape at a predetermined distance from one end of the tape indicating the dimension of a measured area, whereafter the tape is compared with a dress pattern to determine if said pattern is the correct size for the person being measured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein the subareas are of different colors so sizing can be quickly detected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 6 further characterized in that the dimensioning of the subareas is related to the normal ease applied to dress patterns for each pertinent dimension on the human figure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 6 further characterized by and including a flat slip ring on one end of the tape in spaced relation to the stickers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |