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Fold-out garment book
Assignee: RANDSOM HOUSE Inc A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1984-02-17
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2004-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A fold-out garment book in which a book unfolds to a costume. The book includes a sheet folded to define a plurality of panels which form pages of the book. The pages include printing thereon in a predetermined sequence to present a story. The sheet is unfolded as the pages are viewed in sequence with the unfolded sheet including an opening therein to permit wearing of the sheet as a costume. The panels presented when the sheet is worn in unfolded condition include printing thereon to define the costume.
Inventors
- 👤 F. William Kaufmann, III
- 👤 Alan Zwiebel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D15/00; A41D15/04; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/38; B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/003; B42D1/004; B42D1/006; G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A fold-out garment book comprising a sheet folded to define a plurality of panels which form pages of a book, said pages including printing thereon in a predetermined sequence, said sheet being unfolded as said pages are viewed in sequence, said unfolded sheet including an opening therein to permit wearing of said sheet as a costume, said panels presented when said sheet is worn in unfolded condition including printing thereon to define said costume, whereby a book which unfolds to a costume is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A fold-out garment book comprising a sheet folded to define a plurality of panels which form pages of a book, said pages including printing thereon in a predetermined sequence, said sheet being unfolded as said pages are viewed in sequence, said unfolded sheet including an opening therein to permit wearing of said sheet as a costume, said panels presented when said sheet is worn in unfolded condition including printing thereon to define said costume, whereby a book which unfolds to a costume is provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 1, wherein said predetermined sequence of said pages tell a story.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 2, wherein the printing on said costume is related to the story presented by said pages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 3, wherein said pages defined by said panels include indication means for indicating the direction of sequence of said pages to permit sequential unfolding of said sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 4, wherein said indication means include arrows printed on said pages pointing in the direction of the next page to be viewed while unfolding said sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 5, wherein said sheet includes first and second sides, the panels on said first side being the pages forming said book, the panels on said second side forming said costume.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 6, wherein said sheet is made of a flame-retardant material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 5, wherein said printing on said panels includes text and pictures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pages defined by said panels include indication means for indicating the direction of sequence of said pages to permit sequential unfolding of said sheet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 9, wherein said indication means include arrows printed on said pages pointing in the direction of the next page to be viewed while unfolding said sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sheet includes first and second sides, the panels on said first side being the pages forming said book, the panels on said second side forming said costume.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fold-out garment book as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sheet is treated with a flame-retardant material.
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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) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |