US3108353A
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Loom needle penetration counter
Assignee: Crompton and Knowles Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-22
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1981-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edgar C Rust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:50
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04H; D04H18/00; D04H18/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A NEEDLE LOOM INCLUDING A BED PLATE, A NEEDLE BOARD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENTS OPPOSITE SAID PLATE AND HAVING A SERIES OF PROJECTING NEEDLES, A DRIVE SHAFT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BOARD FOR RECIPROCATING IT TO ALTERNATELY DRIVE THE NEEDLES THROUGH A WEB OF FIBROUS MATERIAL ON THE BED PLATE AND WITHDRAW THE NEEDLES FROM THE WEB, AND WEB ADVANCING MEANS OPERABLE IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE NEEDLE BOARD FOR ADVANCING THE WEB ALONG THE BED PLATE DURING EACH RECIPROCATING CYCLE OF THE BOARD, A NEEDLE PENETRATION COUNTER COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE SHAFT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL IMPULSES AT A RATE PROPORTIONAL TO THE RATE OF RECIPROCATION OF THE NEEDLE BOARD, AN ELECTRICAL IMPULSE COUNTER, AND A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTACTOR AND COUNTER INCLUDING LIMIT SWITCH MEANS ACTUATABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID ADVANCE OF THE WEB FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING THE COUNTER TO THE CONTACTOR ONLY DURING SAID WEB ADVANCE THROUGH A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A NEEDLE LOOM INCLUDING A BED PLATE, A NEEDLE BOARD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENTS OPPOSITE SAID PLATE AND HAVING A SERIES OF PROJECTING NEEDLES, A DRIVE SHAFT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BOARD FOR RECIPROCATING IT TO ALTERNATELY DRIVE THE NEEDLES THROUGH A WEB OF FIBROUS MATERIAL ON THE BED PLATE AND WITHDRAW THE NEEDLES FROM THE WEB, AND WEB ADVANCING MEANS OPERABLE IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE NEEDLE BOARD FOR ADVANCING THE WEB ALONG THE BED PLATE DURING EACH RECIPROCATING CYCLE OF THE BOARD, A NEEDLE PENETRATION COUNTER COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE SHAFT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL IMPULSES AT A RATE PROPORTIONAL TO THE RATE OF RECIPROCATION OF THE NEEDLE BOARD, AN ELECTRICAL IMPULSE COUNTER, AND A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTACTOR AND COUNTER INCLUDING LIMIT SWITCH MEANS ACTUATABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID ADVANCE OF THE WEB FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING THE COUNTER TO THE CONTACTOR ONLY DURING SAID WEB ADVANCE THROUGH A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE.
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) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |