(19)
(11) EP 0 018 004 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
13.05.1981 Bulletin 1981/19

(43) Date of publication A2:
29.10.1980 Bulletin 1980/22

(21) Application number: 80102112

(22) Date of filing: 18.04.1980
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB NL SE

(30) Priority: 23.04.1979 US 32451

(71) Applicant: Dal-Craft, Inc.
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(72) Inventors:
  • Eaton, Relda Walker
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  • Dalbo, Lorraine Eccleston
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(54) Portable thread storage apparatus


(57)  A thread storage apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of storage cards (11) having holes (14) along one edge for receiving loops of thread (12), and holes (16) along the opposite edge for holding the cards in an expandable binder (1). The loops of yarn extend into a pocket (8) to secure the free ends of the loops of thread, and the pocket is foldable over the back panel (3) of the binder (1). Top (7) and bottom (6) end flaps may be provided to close the ends of the binder, and a front panel (4) is provided as a front closure. An index card (21) may be provided to assist in locating threads, and a use card (17) may be provided for separating thread required for one project.







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