Patent · US Expired

Sewing thimble

US4944437A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1988
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/087
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-sided thimble including an elastic fitting member and a hand pull flap. A first envelope surface permits fine needle work and a second surface including a contained rigid protective member facilitates heavy duty needle work. In an alternative construction, each surface may accommodate either heavy or fine needlework.

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