Sewing thimble

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a sewing thimble showing my new design, with the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view, with the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top, front perspective view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D33400 October 1900 Alexander
D144397 April 1946 Lebens
D277998 March 19, 1985 Van Noy
587123 July 1897 Holcomb
4127222 November 28, 1978 Adams
4643341 February 17, 1987 Hostetler
4944437 July 31, 1990 Calvert
Other references
  • Simon Brothers & Company Philadelphia, Canes & Thimbles 1889, Jan. 12, 1999. Drawing of prior are thimble (Admitted Prior Art) (Date Unknown).
Patent History
Patent number: D409829
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1998
Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
Inventor: Christine B. Hanner (Snellville, GA)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Application Number: 0/86,126
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 3/29
International Classification: 0207;