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Individual pile yarn control apparatus
Assignee: James Lees and Sons Co
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Filing: 1954-01-18
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1974-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich O Kaffine
- 👤 Robert E Oberholtzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:14
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00; D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/26; D05C15/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
IN A MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING A PILE FABRIC HAVING A PLURALITY OF NEEDLES ADAPTED TO INSERT PILE YARN THROUGH SAID FABRIC, A PILE HEIGHT CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PILE YARN COMPRISING A PATTERN CONTROL DEVICE, FEED ROLL MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY YARN TO SAID NEEDLES AND CYCLICALLY WITHDRAW THE PILE YARN FROM A SUPPLY AT A GIVEN RATE, A FIXED MEMBER POSITIONED INTERMEDIATE SAID FEED ROLL MEANS AND SAID SUPPLY, ROLLER MEANS CYCLICALLY COOPERABLE WITH SAID FIXED MEMBER TO CLAMP AND IMMOBILIZE THE PILE YARN, SPACED GUIDE MEMBERS FOR SAID PILE YARN POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FEED ROLL MEANS AND SAID FIXED MEMBER, AND OPERATOR MEANS POSITIONED INTERMEDIATE SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND SELECTIVELY ACTUATED BY SAID PATTERN CONTROL DEVICE TO DISPLACE THE YARN BETWEEN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND THEREBY WITHDRAW AT LEAST SOME OF THE YARN SUPPLIED TO SAID MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
IN A MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING A PILE FABRIC HAVING A PLURALITY OF NEEDLES ADAPTED TO INSERT PILE YARN THROUGH SAID FABRIC, A PILE HEIGHT CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PILE YARN COMPRISING A PATTERN CONTROL DEVICE, FEED ROLL MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY YARN TO SAID NEEDLES AND CYCLICALLY WITHDRAW THE PILE YARN FROM A SUPPLY AT A GIVEN RATE, A FIXED MEMBER POSITIONED INTERMEDIATE SAID FEED ROLL MEANS AND SAID SUPPLY, ROLLER MEANS CYCLICALLY COOPERABLE WITH SAID FIXED MEMBER TO CLAMP AND IMMOBILIZE THE PILE YARN, SPACED GUIDE MEMBERS FOR SAID PILE YARN POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FEED ROLL MEANS AND SAID FIXED MEMBER, AND OPERATOR MEANS POSITIONED INTERMEDIATE SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND SELECTIVELY ACTUATED BY SAID PATTERN CONTROL DEVICE TO DISPLACE THE YARN BETWEEN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND THEREBY WITHDRAW AT LEAST SOME OF THE YARN SUPPLIED TO SAID MACHINE.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |