US3134183A
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Apparatus for spreading fabric piece goods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-20
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1981-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duflot Rene Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:11
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F67/00; D06F67/04; D06C; D06C3/00; D06C2700/00; D06C2700/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
FOR USE AS LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT, A SPREADER AND FEEDER MACHINE FOR UNFOLDING LARGE FABRIC SHEETS SUCH AS BED SHEETS PRIOR TO THE FEEDING THEREOF INTO A SUBSEQUENT APPARATUS, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) AN UPSTANDING FRAME; (B) A WORK FEEDING MECHANISM AT THE UPPER PART OF SAID FRAME FOR RECEIVING ONE END OF A SHEET TO BE TREATED; SAID MECHANISM FORCING DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHEET FROM FRONT TO REAR OF SAID FRAME AT A PREDETERMINED SPEED, AND (C) CONVEYING MEANS FORWARDLY OF AND BELOW SAID FEEDING MECHANISM, TRAVELLING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AND AT A SPEED GREATER THAN SAID PREDETERMINED SPEED TO FORCE THE REMAINDER OF SAID SHEET NOT ENGAGED BY SAID FEEDING MECHANISM INWARDLY OF THE FRAME AND IN HANGING CONDITION FROM SAID MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
FOR USE AS LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT, A SPREADER AND FEEDER MACHINE FOR UNFOLDING LARGE FABRIC SHEETS SUCH AS BED SHEETS PRIOR TO THE FEEDING THEREOF INTO A SUBSEQUENT APPARATUS, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) AN UPSTANDING FRAME; (B) A WORK FEEDING MECHANISM AT THE UPPER PART OF SAID FRAME FOR RECEIVING ONE END OF A SHEET TO BE TREATED; SAID MECHANISM FORCING DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHEET FROM FRONT TO REAR OF SAID FRAME AT A PREDETERMINED SPEED, AND (C) CONVEYING MEANS FORWARDLY OF AND BELOW SAID FEEDING MECHANISM, TRAVELLING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AND AT A SPEED GREATER THAN SAID PREDETERMINED SPEED TO FORCE THE REMAINDER OF SAID SHEET NOT ENGAGED BY SAID FEEDING MECHANISM INWARDLY OF THE FRAME AND IN HANGING CONDITION FROM SAID MECHANISM.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |