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Cut pile tufting machine
Assignee: SPENCER WRIGHT INDUSTRIES Inc A CORP OF TENNESSEE
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Filing: 1961-05-31
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy T Card
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:47
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00; D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/16; D05C15/22; D05C15/26; D05C15/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A BACKING FABRIC, A YARN CARRYING NEEDLE DISPOSED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BACKING FABRIC AND ADAPTED TO PENETRATE AND TO CARRY A LOOP OF YARN THROUGH SAID BACKING FABRIC, A HOOK DISPOSED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID BACKING FABRIC FROM SAID NEEDLE AND INCLUDING A LOOP PENETRATING BLADE ADAPTED TO ENTER LOOPS OF YARN PRESENTED BY SAID NEEDLE SAID BLADE% HAVING A CUTTING EDGE, A KNIFE HAVING A CUTTING EDGE COOPERATING WITH SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID BLADE TO SEVER LOOPS OF YARN ON SAID BLADE TO FORM CUT PILE, YARN LOOPS ENGAGING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOOK AND MOVABLE BETWEEN A POSITION JUXTAPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID BLADE WHEREIN SAID CUTTING EDGE SUBSTANTIALLY DEFINES THE PATH OF A LOOP OF YARN ABOUT SAID BLADE AND A POSITION IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID HOOK IN THE DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID BACKING FABRIC TO LENGTHEN THE PATH OF A LOOP OF YARN ABOUT SAID BLADE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID YARN LOOP ENGAGING MEANS BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS UPON SUCCESSIVE LOOP FORMING CYCLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A BACKING FABRIC, A YARN CARRYING NEEDLE DISPOSED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BACKING FABRIC AND ADAPTED TO PENETRATE AND TO CARRY A LOOP OF YARN THROUGH SAID BACKING FABRIC, A HOOK DISPOSED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID BACKING FABRIC FROM SAID NEEDLE AND INCLUDING A LOOP PENETRATING BLADE ADAPTED TO ENTER LOOPS OF YARN PRESENTED BY SAID NEEDLE SAID BLADE% HAVING A CUTTING EDGE, A KNIFE HAVING A CUTTING EDGE COOPERATING WITH SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID BLADE TO SEVER LOOPS OF YARN ON SAID BLADE TO FORM CUT PILE, YARN LOOPS ENGAGING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID HOOK AND MOVABLE BETWEEN A POSITION JUXTAPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID BLADE WHEREIN SAID CUTTING EDGE SUBSTANTIALLY DEFINES THE PATH OF A LOOP OF YARN ABOUT SAID BLADE AND A POSITION IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID CUTTING EDGE OF SAID HOOK IN THE DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID BACKING FABRIC TO LENGTHEN THE PATH OF A LOOP OF YARN ABOUT SAID BLADE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID YARN LOOP ENGAGING MEANS BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS UPON SUCCESSIVE LOOP FORMING CYCLES.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 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 |