US3096559A
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Method and apparatus for making textured fabrics
Assignee: Joseph Bancroft and Sons Co
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Filing: 1961-11-22
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Mcnamara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:35
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03J; D03J1/00; D04; D04B; D04B35/00; D04B35/22; D03J2700/00; D03J2700/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A TEXTURED FABRIC WHICH COMPRISES FEEDING A SHEET OF CRIMPED YARN TO A FABRICATING STATION UNDER A TENSION TO SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVE THE CRIMP, APPLYING HEAT TO SELECTED PARTS OF SAID YARN SHEET IN A PREDETERMINED PATTERN TO PRODUCE A PERMANENT STRAIGHT SET IN THE HEATED PORTIONS OF THE YARNS, FABRICATING SAID YARN SHEET INTO A FABRIC AND HEAT-TREATING SAID FABRIC TO RELAX THE YARNS AND TO RESTORE THE CRIMP TO SAID YARNS EXCEPT IN THE AREAS OF SAID STRAIGHT SET YARNS WHEREBY A PATTERNED TEXTURED EFFECT IS OBTAINED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A TEXTURED FABRIC WHICH COMPRISES FEEDING A SHEET OF CRIMPED YARN TO A FABRICATING STATION UNDER A TENSION TO SUBSTANTIALLY REMOVE THE CRIMP, APPLYING HEAT TO SELECTED PARTS OF SAID YARN SHEET IN A PREDETERMINED PATTERN TO PRODUCE A PERMANENT STRAIGHT SET IN THE HEATED PORTIONS OF THE YARNS, FABRICATING SAID YARN SHEET INTO A FABRIC AND HEAT-TREATING SAID FABRIC TO RELAX THE YARNS AND TO RESTORE THE CRIMP TO SAID YARNS EXCEPT IN THE AREAS OF SAID STRAIGHT SET YARNS WHEREBY A PATTERNED TEXTURED EFFECT IS OBTAINED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING A TEXTURE FABRIC COMPRISING A WRAP BEAM CARRYING A SET OF CRIMPED YARNS, MEANS FEEDING A SHEET OF SAID YARNS FROM SAID BEAM TO A FABRICATING MACHINE, A HEATING SHOE POSITIONED ALONG AND NORMALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID YARN SHEET, A PATTERN MEMBER ADAPTED TO RAISE SELECTED YARNS OF SAID SHEET INTO CONTACT WITH SAID SHOE FOR HEATING THE YARNS TO PERMANENTLY SET THE YARN IN STRAIGHT FORM IN THE HEATED AREAS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING A TEXTURE FABRIC COMPRISING A WRAP BEAM CARRYING A SET OF CRIMPED YARNS, MEANS FEEDING A SHEET OF SAID YARNS FROM SAID BEAM TO A FABRICATING MACHINE, A HEATING SHOE POSITIONED ALONG AND NORMALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID YARN SHEET, A PATTERN MEMBER ADAPTED TO RAISE SELECTED YARNS OF SAID SHEET INTO CONTACT WITH SAID SHOE FOR HEATING THE YARNS TO PERMANENTLY SET THE YARN IN STRAIGHT FORM IN THE HEATED AREAS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |