US4008806A
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Sorter for yarn-like materials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-16
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1994-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for the sorting, storage and transportation of yarn-like materials including a sack for containing the bulk of the yarn-like material and a sorting member placed in a portion of the bag to allow the free ends of the yarn to pass from the interior to the exterior of the bag separated from each other and readily available to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Consuelo R. de Paez
- 👤 Stephen A. Paez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:58
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B91/00; D05B91/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for the sorting, storage and transportation of yarn-like material, such as cord, thread, line and the like, tools and other paraphernalia comprising: a. a bag containing a plurality of elongated yarn-like material skeins including means for holding the skeins, said holding means mounted about the skeins intermediate the ends thereof for fixedly securing the same against a portion of the interior of said bag, said holding means permitting access to and relative movement of the free ends of the skeins, b. means for sorting the free ends of said yarn-like material including a sorting member disposed in a portion of the body of said bag and having a plurality of openings for separating and guiding the free ends of the skeins from the interior to the exterior of said bag, the skeins being readily available to the user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for the sorting, storage and transportation of yarn-like material, such as cord, thread, line and the like, tools and other paraphernalia comprising: a. a bag containing a plurality of elongated yarn-like material skeins including means for holding the skeins, said holding means mounted about the skeins intermediate the ends thereof for fixedly securing the same against a portion of the interior of said bag, said holding means permitting access to and relative movement of the free ends of the skeins, b. means for sorting the free ends of said yarn-like material including a sorting member disposed in a portion of the body of said bag and having a plurality of openings for separating and guiding the free ends of the skeins from the interior to the exterior of said bag, the skeins being readily available to the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which said holding means comprises an elastic band fixed at both ends to a portion of the interior of said bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 in which said bag further includes a plurality of closeable access openings permitting manipulation of the yarn-like material skeins contained within said bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The device of claim 3 in which said plurality of openings for separating and guiding the free ends of the skeins include eyelets disposed in each of said plurality of openings and said plurality of closeable access openings include a first closeable access opening along substantially the entire side portion of said bag and a second closeable access opening along substantially the entire bottom portion of said bag, and further comprising a handle structure to allow manual carrying of said device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 4 in which said holding means comprises an elastic band fixed at both ends to a portion of the interior of said bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 which further includes a plurality of exterior pockets disposed to hold tools and other paraphernalia employed in the use of the yarn-like material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 6 in which said bag has a mouth and said means for sorting is disposed within said mouth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 7 in which said means for sorting is removably secured to the periphery of said mouth.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 8 in which said means for sorting is of rigid construction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 8 which further comprises a means for substantially enclosing said means for sorting within said bag.
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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) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |