US PATENT SUBCLASS 38 / 102.1
.~.~ Cloth-stretcher frame

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38 /   HD   TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING

69  DF  SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS {7}
102  DF  .~ Stretchers {1}
102.1.~.~ Cloth-stretcher frame {6}
102.2  DF  .~.~.~> Cooperating frames (e.g., embroidery hoop)
102.21  DF  .~.~.~> With wound material support
102.3  DF  .~.~.~> Frame with movable intermediate member
102.4  DF  .~.~.~> Adjustable frame {1}
102.9  DF  .~.~.~> Collapsible
102.91  DF  .~.~.~> With fabric-fastening elements

DEFINITION

Classification: 38/102.1

(under subclass 102) Subject matter comprising an apparatus across which a sheet(s) of cloth is to be placed to effect stretching thereof and which is in the form of (1) a device comprising spaced linear elongated rigid members and means for retaining said members in spaced relation, said members further including means for securing a portion of the cloth thereto (2) a first member which is designed to fit or telescope within a second member (e.g., embroidery hoop) and secure the cloth therebetween or (3) two or more cloth securing elements spaced apart on a base (e.g., spaced pins on a peg board).

(1) Note. The patents found in this and indented subclasses are analogous to but are distinguishable from patents found in Class 160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 371 and 382 in that the patents found herein are directed to an apparatus across which a sheet(s) of cloth is temporarily placed to effect stretching thereof, while the patents found in Class 160 are directed to a product of manufacture wherein the sheet (i.e., flexible panel) which is stretched is a permanent component thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

16, Miscellaneous Hardware,

5, for a combined carpet fastener and stretcher.

26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, 71, for apparatus for stretching a running length web of cloth.

28, Textiles: Manufacturing,

149, for a frame upon which threads are to be stretched and held while being fabricated into a structure by some textile operation.

29, Metal Working,

91.5, for an upholstery making apparatus for drawing or pressing an outer fabric layer onto or about a stuffed or padded furniture component.

34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids,

618, for the drying of cloth (by heating or the application of a gas) while maintained on a stretching frame.

52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),

222, for a building panel having a tensioned or flexed sheet facing.

69, Leather Manufactures,

19.1, for an apparatus for stretching a hide, skin or leather stock. 112, Sewing,

119, for the combination of sewing (quilting) and stretching work on a frame.

160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,

371, for a fabric filled or covered frame or a frame for such use; especially subclass 372 for a device wherein the fabric may be stretched by adjusting the frame size and subclass 378 for a frame-type device including means for applying tension to the fabric therein when not including means for affording mechanical advantage.

223, Apparel Apparatus,

61, for a device for stretching apparel on forms.

254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force,

200, for patents directed to a stretcher for use in forcing a carpet or like covering into place in laying it, when including means for affording mechanical advantage.

294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements,

8.6, for patents directed to a stretcher for use in forcing a carpet or like covering into place in laying it, when not including means for affording mechanical advantage.