US3108554A
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Machine for producing pile fabrics having different pile heights
Assignee: Cabin Crafts Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-26
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1981-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otis C Payne
- 👤 Bryant Clifford Aldine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:05
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00; D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/26; D05C15/30; D05C15/32; D05C15/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, A WORK SUPPORT ACROSS WHICH A FOUNDATION SHEET IS ADAPTED TO BE FED IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, A YARN-CARRYING NEEDLE, MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID NEEDLE TO PENETRATE SAID SHEET TO FORM YARN TUFTS, UPPER AND LOWER LOOPING MEANS ON THE SAME SIDE OF SAID NEEDLE BUT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID SUPPORT FROM SAID NEEDLE, MEANS TO OSCILLATE SAID LOOPING MEANS THE SAME DISTANCE ON EACH OSCILLATION TO CATCH YARN LOOPS FORMED BY SAID NEEDLE IN SAID FOUNDATION SHEET, AND MEANS TO TILT SAID NEEDLE TO MOVE SAID NEEDLE POINT AND YARN TO AND FRO IN LINE WITH THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION SHEET TO CAUSE EITHER SAID UPPER OR SAID LOWER LOOPING MEANS TO HOLD THE YARN LOOP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TO OR FRO POSITION OF THE NEEDLE AND YARN TO FORM TUFTS OF DIFFERENT HEIGHTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, A WORK SUPPORT ACROSS WHICH A FOUNDATION SHEET IS ADAPTED TO BE FED IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, A YARN-CARRYING NEEDLE, MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID NEEDLE TO PENETRATE SAID SHEET TO FORM YARN TUFTS, UPPER AND LOWER LOOPING MEANS ON THE SAME SIDE OF SAID NEEDLE BUT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID SUPPORT FROM SAID NEEDLE, MEANS TO OSCILLATE SAID LOOPING MEANS THE SAME DISTANCE ON EACH OSCILLATION TO CATCH YARN LOOPS FORMED BY SAID NEEDLE IN SAID FOUNDATION SHEET, AND MEANS TO TILT SAID NEEDLE TO MOVE SAID NEEDLE POINT AND YARN TO AND FRO IN LINE WITH THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION SHEET TO CAUSE EITHER SAID UPPER OR SAID LOWER LOOPING MEANS TO HOLD THE YARN LOOP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TO OR FRO POSITION OF THE NEEDLE AND YARN TO FORM TUFTS OF DIFFERENT HEIGHTS.
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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 |