US3131839A
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Hosiery inspecting apparatus
Assignee: SPALDING KNITTING MILLS
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Filing: 1961-03-23
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Norman
- 👤 Emmett E Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:42
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06H; D06H3/00; D06H3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
APPARATUS FOR CONCURRENTLY INSPECTING SOCKS AND FLATTENING THE TOE SEAMS THEREOF COMPRISING A TUBULAR INSPECTION FORM HAVING A UNIFORM ANNULAR CROSS SECTION AND A FREE OUTER END, AN ANNULAR COLLAR MOUNTED UPON AND COMPLETELY ENCIRCLING THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID FORM ADJACENT SAID FREE END THEREOF, SAID FORM BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SOCK WITH THE TOE PORTION THEREOF IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FREE END AND THE TOE SEAM THEREOF LYING BETWEEN SAID COLLAR AND SAID FREE END, A PLUNGER MEMBER TELESCOPICALLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FORM, SAID PLUNGER MEMBER BEING GUIDABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FORM FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, SAID PLUNGER MEMBER IN SAID EXTENDED POSITION PROJECTING LONGITUDINALLY BEYOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
APPARATUS FOR CONCURRENTLY INSPECTING SOCKS AND FLATTENING THE TOE SEAMS THEREOF COMPRISING A TUBULAR INSPECTION FORM HAVING A UNIFORM ANNULAR CROSS SECTION AND A FREE OUTER END, AN ANNULAR COLLAR MOUNTED UPON AND COMPLETELY ENCIRCLING THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID FORM ADJACENT SAID FREE END THEREOF, SAID FORM BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SOCK WITH THE TOE PORTION THEREOF IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FREE END AND THE TOE SEAM THEREOF LYING BETWEEN SAID COLLAR AND SAID FREE END, A PLUNGER MEMBER TELESCOPICALLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FORM, SAID PLUNGER MEMBER BEING GUIDABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FORM FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, SAID PLUNGER MEMBER IN SAID EXTENDED POSITION PROJECTING LONGITUDINALLY BEYOND
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |