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Folding machine for tubular knitted fabrics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-30
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 16:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/02; B65H45/06; B65H45/10; B65H45/101; B65H45/103; B65H45/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A FLAT FOLDING MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORT FRAME, A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING TRACKS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AT A FIXED ELEVATION, A FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACKS FOR RECTILINEAR HORIZONTAL TRAVEL, ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR IMPARTING RECIPROCATORY MOVEMENT THERETO ALONG SAID TRACKS, A FOLDING BED DISPOSED BENEATH SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY, SUPPORT MEANS CARRYING SAID BED FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BED BETWEEN AN EMPTY UPPER POSITION AND A LOADED LOWER POSITION, OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO EACH RECIPROCATION OF SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR CAUSING A STEP-BY-STEP LOWERING OF SAID BED IN TIMED RELATION TO SAID RECIPROCATIONS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT VERTICAL SPACING OF THE TOP LAYER OF MATERIAL FOLDED IN STACKED RELATION UPON SAID BED TO SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A FLAT FOLDING MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORT FRAME, A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING TRACKS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AT A FIXED ELEVATION, A FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACKS FOR RECTILINEAR HORIZONTAL TRAVEL, ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR IMPARTING RECIPROCATORY MOVEMENT THERETO ALONG SAID TRACKS, A FOLDING BED DISPOSED BENEATH SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY, SUPPORT MEANS CARRYING SAID BED FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BED BETWEEN AN EMPTY UPPER POSITION AND A LOADED LOWER POSITION, OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO EACH RECIPROCATION OF SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR CAUSING A STEP-BY-STEP LOWERING OF SAID BED IN TIMED RELATION TO SAID RECIPROCATIONS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT VERTICAL SPACING OF THE TOP LAYER OF MATERIAL FOLDED IN STACKED RELATION UPON SAID BED TO SAID FOLDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |