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Alkaline shrinkage of cotton fabric on vibratory conveyor
Assignee: Elastic Fabric Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-16
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1979-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:00
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B7/00; D06B7/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S8/00; Y10S8/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING A FABRIC HAVING A HIGH DEGREE OF STRETCHABILITY AND ELASTICITY WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A RUNNING LENGTH OF COTTON FABRIC UNDER TENSIONLESS CONDITIONS IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND IN THE FORM OF A FREE LOOP THROUGH AN ALKALINE BATH AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ANY SUBSTANTIAL SHRINKING OF THE FABRIC IN SAID BATH, VIBRATORILY SUSPENDING SAID FABRIC WHILE IT SHRINKS AFTER IT LEAVES SAID BATH TO PROVIDE UNINHIBITED SHRINKING THEREOF IN ALL DIRECTIONS BY CONTINUOUSLY FOLDING THE FABRIC ONTO A LONG MOVING VIBRATORY SURFACE REMOVED FROM ANY LIQUID SURROUNDING, AND CARRYING THE FOLDED FABRIC ON THE MOVING VIBRATORY SURFACE TO A REMOTE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING A FABRIC HAVING A HIGH DEGREE OF STRETCHABILITY AND ELASTICITY WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A RUNNING LENGTH OF COTTON FABRIC UNDER TENSIONLESS CONDITIONS IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND IN THE FORM OF A FREE LOOP THROUGH AN ALKALINE BATH AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ANY SUBSTANTIAL SHRINKING OF THE FABRIC IN SAID BATH, VIBRATORILY SUSPENDING SAID FABRIC WHILE IT SHRINKS AFTER IT LEAVES SAID BATH TO PROVIDE UNINHIBITED SHRINKING THEREOF IN ALL DIRECTIONS BY CONTINUOUSLY FOLDING THE FABRIC ONTO A LONG MOVING VIBRATORY SURFACE REMOVED FROM ANY LIQUID SURROUNDING, AND CARRYING THE FOLDED FABRIC ON THE MOVING VIBRATORY SURFACE TO A REMOTE POSITION.
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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) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |