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Controlling means for a double twist wire machine
Assignee: Edmands Co
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Filing: 1962-03-14
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney B Blaisdell
- 👤 Alfred J Ensor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:35
CPC Classifications
D; D07; D07B; D07B3/00; D07B3/08; D07B3/10; D07B2207/00; D07B2207/40; D07B2207/409; D07B2207/4095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING STRANDED WIRE, A DOUBLE TWIST MECHANISM INCLUDING A TAKE-UP REEL, A MOTOR FOR DRIVING THE REEL, A FLYER FOR REVOLVING ABOUT SAID REEL, A MASTER MOTOR DRIVING SAID FLYER, A SOURCE OF INPUT STRANDS, A MULTIDIAMETER METERING WHEEL, EACH STRAND PASSING OVER A DIFFERENT DIAMETER OF SAID WHEEL, SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL, SECOND SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FLYER, DIFFERENTIAL MEANS, EACH OF SAID SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID DIFFERENTIAL MEANS, THE OUTPUT OF SAID DIFFERENTIAL MEANS CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF SAID TAKE-UP REEL MOTOR WHEREBY A CONSTANT STRAND TAKE-UP SPEED IS MAINTAINED RELATIVE TO THE MASTER MOTOR SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING STRANDED WIRE, A DOUBLE TWIST MECHANISM INCLUDING A TAKE-UP REEL, A MOTOR FOR DRIVING THE REEL, A FLYER FOR REVOLVING ABOUT SAID REEL, A MASTER MOTOR DRIVING SAID FLYER, A SOURCE OF INPUT STRANDS, A MULTIDIAMETER METERING WHEEL, EACH STRAND PASSING OVER A DIFFERENT DIAMETER OF SAID WHEEL, SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL, SECOND SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FLYER, DIFFERENTIAL MEANS, EACH OF SAID SPEED RESPONSIVE MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID DIFFERENTIAL MEANS, THE OUTPUT OF SAID DIFFERENTIAL MEANS CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF SAID TAKE-UP REEL MOTOR WHEREBY A CONSTANT STRAND TAKE-UP SPEED IS MAINTAINED RELATIVE TO THE MASTER MOTOR SPEED.
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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |