US3103903A
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Tufting machine yarn feeding means
Assignee: James Lees and Sons Co
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Filing: 1960-01-25
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1980-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ed B Broadrick
- 👤 Glenn J Ledford
- 👤 Herbert S Mcdowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:46
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00; D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/26; D05C15/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN PILE FABRIC TUFTING APPARATUS HAVING A THROAT PLATE, MEANS FOR FEEDING BACKING FABRIC ACROSS SAID THROAT PLATE, A PLURALITY OF OSCILLATING NEEDLES FOR PENETRATING THE FABRIC AS IT IS FED OVER THE THROAT PLATE, AND A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF ROLLERS FOR FEEDING PILE YARN TO SAID NEEDLES, THE IMPROVEMENT OF AT LEAST ONE DISCONNECTABLE SEGMENT ROLLER FORMING THE TERMINAL PORTION OF AT LEAST ONE END OF EACH OF SAID FEED ROLLERS AND BEING IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT THEREWITH, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING SAID DISCONNECTABLE SEGMENT ROLLERS IN A NON-ROTATABLE POSITION WHEN SAID DISCONNECTABLE SEGMENT ROLLERS ARE IN A DISCONNECTED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID FEED ROLLERS.
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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 |