US3103755A
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Apparatus for processing sheet materials
Assignee: Hydraxtor Co
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Filing: 1962-03-06
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1982-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hajos Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:18
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F67/00; D06F67/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A FABRIC PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY MANGLE HAVING MEANS FOR FEEDING FABRIC ARTICLES PROGRESSIVELY IN AN IRONING OPERATION, COMPRISING A SENSOR RESPONSIVE TO MOISTURE IN FABRIC ARTICLES ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN FRONT OF SAID MANGLE, SAID SENSOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE PRESENCE OF A MOIST FABRIC ARTICLE WHEN THE ARTICLE IS POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ARTICLE FEEDING MEANS, MEANS TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF AIR ALONG THE SURFACE OF A MOIST FABRIC ARTICLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION THAT THE ARTICLE IS BEING MOVED BY SAID FEEDING MEANS FOR EXERTING A TENSIONING, STRAIGHTENING AND WRINKLE REMOVING INFLUENCE ON THE ARTICLE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SIGNAL FROM SAID SENSOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A MOIST ARTICLE FOR OPERATING SAID AIR FLOW PROVIDING MEANS TO PRODUCE A FLOW OF AIR ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO ITS MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A FABRIC PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY MANGLE HAVING MEANS FOR FEEDING FABRIC ARTICLES PROGRESSIVELY IN AN IRONING OPERATION, COMPRISING A SENSOR RESPONSIVE TO MOISTURE IN FABRIC ARTICLES ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN FRONT OF SAID MANGLE, SAID SENSOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE PRESENCE OF A MOIST FABRIC ARTICLE WHEN THE ARTICLE IS POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ARTICLE FEEDING MEANS, MEANS TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF AIR ALONG THE SURFACE OF A MOIST FABRIC ARTICLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION THAT THE ARTICLE IS BEING MOVED BY SAID FEEDING MEANS FOR EXERTING A TENSIONING, STRAIGHTENING AND WRINKLE REMOVING INFLUENCE ON THE ARTICLE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SIGNAL FROM SAID SENSOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A MOIST ARTICLE FOR OPERATING SAID AIR FLOW PROVIDING MEANS TO PRODUCE A FLOW OF AIR ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO ITS MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |