US3108459A
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Means for and method of operating circular knitting machines
Assignee: Textile Machine Works
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Filing: 1960-08-22
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1980-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Coile Benjamin Franklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:56
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B9/00; D04B9/42; D04B9/46; D04B9/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE FOR THE FORMATION OF HOSIERY WITH TURNED WELTS AND COMPRISING A ROTATABLE NEEDLE CYLINDER, A SERIES OF BUTTED LATCH NEEDLES CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER, SPACED NEEDLE CAM SETS HAVING OPPOSED STITCH DRAWING SURFACES DEFINING IN PART A NORMAL NEEDLE BUTT PATH AT ONE OF SAID FEEDS, AND MEANS FOR SELECTING CERTAIN NEEDLES TO TRAVEL SAID PATH AT SAID ONE OF SAID FEEDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AUXILIARY CAMS ADJACENT SAID ONE OF SAID FEEDS AND LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OPPOSED STITCH DRAWING SURFACES, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID AUXILIARY CAMS BETWEEN OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE POSITIONS, SAID AUXILIARY CAMS WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION DEFINING A PATH OF TRAVEL DIFFERENT THAN SAID FIRST MENTIONED PATH OF TRAVEL FOR OTHERS OF SAID NEEDLES IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID NEEDLE CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A MULTIFEED CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE FOR THE FORMATION OF HOSIERY WITH TURNED WELTS AND COMPRISING A ROTATABLE NEEDLE CYLINDER, A SERIES OF BUTTED LATCH NEEDLES CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER, SPACED NEEDLE CAM SETS HAVING OPPOSED STITCH DRAWING SURFACES DEFINING IN PART A NORMAL NEEDLE BUTT PATH AT ONE OF SAID FEEDS, AND MEANS FOR SELECTING CERTAIN NEEDLES TO TRAVEL SAID PATH AT SAID ONE OF SAID FEEDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AUXILIARY CAMS ADJACENT SAID ONE OF SAID FEEDS AND LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OPPOSED STITCH DRAWING SURFACES, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID AUXILIARY CAMS BETWEEN OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE POSITIONS, SAID AUXILIARY CAMS WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION DEFINING A PATH OF TRAVEL DIFFERENT THAN SAID FIRST MENTIONED PATH OF TRAVEL FOR OTHERS OF SAID NEEDLES IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID NEEDLE CYLINDER.
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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) | 1966-10-28 | 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 |