US3883052A
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Stocking puller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A stocking puller comprises a U-shaped stocking support member adapted to receive the foot of a user therethrough. The inside of the stocking support member is provided with a double-sided adhesive layer whereby a stocking is securely retained on the support member. An elongate rod extends from the support member to a handle. By this means the stocking puller functions to pull a stocking over the foot and onto the leg of a user.
Inventors
- 👤 Julia P Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A stocking puller comprising: a generally U-shaped resilient stocking support member adapted for the insertion of the foot of a user therethrough; means forming an adhesive layer on the stocking support member for retaining an open stocking thereon; an elongate rod having the stocking support member secured to one end thereof; and handle means secured to the opposite end of the elongate rod from the stocking support member; said means forming an adhesive layer comprising a length of tape of the type having adhesive layers formed on both sides thereof with one of said layers being adhesively engaged with the stocking support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A stocking puller comprising: a generally U-shaped resilient stocking support member adapted for the insertion of the foot of a user therethrough; means forming an adhesive layer on the stocking support member for retaining an open stocking thereon; an elongate rod having the stocking support member secured to one end thereof; and handle means secured to the opposite end of the elongate rod from the stocking support member; said means forming an adhesive layer comprising a length of tape of the type having adhesive layers formed on both sides thereof with one of said layers being adhesively engaged with the stocking support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stocking puller according to claim 1 wherein the length of tape extends around the interior periphery of the stocking support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The stocking puller according to claim 2 wherein the stocking support member comprises a base and walls curving outwardly from the base to a normally open gap extending between the distal ends of the walls, and wherein the stocking support member is secured to the elongate rod at the base thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stocking puller according to claim 3 further including a bracket interconnecting the elongate rod and the base of the stocking support member to facilitate engagement of a stocking with the stocking support member.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |