Folding assembly

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2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Mohanty, Bibhu (Department: 3747)

Apparel apparatus

Folding

Reexamination Certificate

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06953134

ABSTRACT:
A folding assembly structured to arrange any one of a plurality of different articles into a folded orientation and including an orienting device having a main segment and at least two outwardly extending and spaced apart side segments, wherein the main segments and two side segments are initially disposed in engaging relation to different portions of the article being folded. An attachment assembly in the form of a flexible material connector pivotally attaches each of the side segments in spaced relation to the main segment and outwardly spaced relation therefrom. The flexible material connectors thereby serve to accommodate the folding of articles of various thicknesses, in that they allow for the automatic spaced positioning of each of the sides segments at different spaced distances above the main segment as the different portions of the article are being oriented when the side segments are in a folded position. A support assembly comprises an elongated configuration selectively disposable into either a supporting position or a collapsed, stored position, wherein the supporting position is defined by disposing the orienting device at a convenient height above a supporting surface to facilitate the arranging of the articles into the preferred folded position. Furthermore, disposed at an end of the main segment is an accessory fastener structured to operatively secure a tag dispenser and/or garment bag holder in a convenient position.

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