US3100465A
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Apparatus for the production of wave line constant height rows of tufts
Assignee: James Lees and Sons Co
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Filing: 1961-03-27
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1981-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ed B Broadrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:00
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00; D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A PILE FABRIC TUFTING MACHINE COMPRISING A THROAT PLATE, A SERIES OF VERTICALLY OSCILLATING NEEDLES FOR INTRODUCING PILE YARNS INTO AND THROUGH A BACKING FABRIC CARRIED OVER THE THROAT PLATE, MEANS FOR TRANSVERSELY SHIFTING THE BACKING FABRIC ACROSS THE THROAT PLATE, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING THE RATE OF FEED OF PILE YARNS TO THE NEEDLES IN TIMED RELATION WITH THE SHIFTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A PILE FABRIC TUFTING MACHINE COMPRISING A THROAT PLATE, A SERIES OF VERTICALLY OSCILLATING NEEDLES FOR INTRODUCING PILE YARNS INTO AND THROUGH A BACKING FABRIC CARRIED OVER THE THROAT PLATE, MEANS FOR TRANSVERSELY SHIFTING THE BACKING FABRIC ACROSS THE THROAT PLATE, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING THE RATE OF FEED OF PILE YARNS TO THE NEEDLES IN TIMED RELATION WITH THE SHIFTING MEANS.
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |