Dress or clothing form
US6196429A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41H5/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dress or clothing form includes a sheet metal back to which are attached a plurality of reinforcing strips. A support rod is carried on one of the reinforcing strips and on the back. Leg supports are attached to the back to which are attached a pair of flat leg panels. Front and back molded plastic body panels are secured by fasteners to the metal back and similar molded front and back leg panels are secured to the flat leg panels. The support rod includes a large diameter portion at its top which includes a tapered surface. This surface mates with a socket on a support arm attached to a stand for supporting the form at the desired height. The stand includes telescoping members each including a rack with one member including a gas spring connected to a pinion positioned between the racks. The gas spring is arranged to essentially balance the weight of the dress form and garment so that a worker can move it up and down with little effort. A pedestal supports the stand and includes a latch means for preventing telescoping of the stand while it is being moved.
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