US3076327A
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Stitch length control for circular knitting machines
Assignee: Textile Machine Works
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Filing: 1960-07-15
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Coile Benjamin Franklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:06
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B9/00; D04B9/02; D04B9/025; D04B15/00; D04B15/32; D04B15/327
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTHS OF THE STICHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, A COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING THE POSITIONS OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SECOND MEANS UNDER PATTERN CONTROL FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTHS OF THE STICHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, A COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING THE POSITIONS OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SECOND MEANS UNDER PATTERN CONTROL FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON CONTROL ELEMENT DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES BEING ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, COMMON MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES, A ROTATABLE PATTERN DRUM HAVING CAMS THEREON AND A FOLLOWER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CAMS ON SAID DRUM, FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GRADUATED MEANS MOVABLE AT TIMES INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID PATTERN DRUM AND COOPERANT WITH SAID FOLLOWER MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON MEANS FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES BEING ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, COMMON MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES, A ROTATABLE PATTERN DRUM HAVING CAMS THEREON AND A FOLLOWER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CAMS ON SAID DRUM, FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GRADUATED MEANS MOVABLE AT TIMES INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID PATTERN DRUM AND COOPERANT WITH SAID FOLLOWER MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID COMMON MEANS FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, A ROTATABLE PATTERN DRUM HAVING CAMS THEREON AND A FOLLOWER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CAMS ON SAID DRUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GRADUATED MEANS MOVABLE AT TIMES INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID PATTERN DRUM AND COOPERANT WITH SAID FOLLOWER MEANS FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES, SAID GRADUATED MEANS COMPRISING AN ARCUATE CAM MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A CENTER COMMON TO SAID PATTERN DRUM AND SAID FOLLOWER MEANS INCLUDES A FOLLOWER ELEMENT FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID ARCUATE CAM.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE ADAPTED TO KNIT SUCCESSIVE FABRIC COURSES AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF YARN FEEDING AND KNITTING STATIONS AND A PLURALITY OF CAM ASSEMBLIES ADJUSTABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS TO VARY THE LENGTH OF STITCHES DRAWN AT SAID STATIONS, A ROTATABLE PATTERN DRUM HAVING CAMS THEREON AND A FOLLOWER MEANS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CAMS ON SAID DRUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GRADUATED MEANS MOVABLE AT TIMES INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID PATTERN DRUM AND COOPERANT WITH SAID FOLLOWER MEANS FOR GRADUALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF SAID CAM ASSEMBLIES DURING THE KNITTING OF A PLURALITY OF COURSES, SAID GRADUATED MEANS COMPRISING AN ARCUATE CAM MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A CENTER COMMON TO SAID PATTERN DRUM AND SAID FOLLOWER MEANS INCLUDES A FOLLOWER ELEMENT FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID ARCUATE CAM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |