US3147604A
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Yarn take-up means for knitting machines
Assignee: Textile Machine Works
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Filing: 1961-06-09
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1981-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward R Ziemba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:02
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/38; D04B15/44; D04B9/00; D04B9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A KNITTING MACHINE INCLUDING YARN FEEDING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN YARN FEEDING AND INACTIVE POSITIONS, A YARN SUPPLY, MEANS DEFINING A PATH FOR YARN BETWEEN SAID YARN SUPPLY AND SAID YARN FEEDING MEANS INCLUDING A TAKE-UP DEVICE MOVABLE BETWEEN ACTIVE AND INACTIVE POSITIONS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE FROM ITS ACTIVE TO ITS INACTIVE POSITION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID YARN FEEDING MEANS TO INACTIVE POSITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID MOVING MEANS FOR SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE TO DRAW AN EXTRA LENGTH OF YARN FROM SAID SUPPLY TO PROVIDE AN EXCESS OF YARN BETWEEN SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE AND YARN FEEDING MEANS WHEN SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE IS MOVED TO ITS INACTIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A KNITTING MACHINE INCLUDING YARN FEEDING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN YARN FEEDING AND INACTIVE POSITIONS, A YARN SUPPLY, MEANS DEFINING A PATH FOR YARN BETWEEN SAID YARN SUPPLY AND SAID YARN FEEDING MEANS INCLUDING A TAKE-UP DEVICE MOVABLE BETWEEN ACTIVE AND INACTIVE POSITIONS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE FROM ITS ACTIVE TO ITS INACTIVE POSITION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID YARN FEEDING MEANS TO INACTIVE POSITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID MOVING MEANS FOR SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE TO DRAW AN EXTRA LENGTH OF YARN FROM SAID SUPPLY TO PROVIDE AN EXCESS OF YARN BETWEEN SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE AND YARN FEEDING MEANS WHEN SAID TAKE-UP DEVICE IS MOVED TO ITS INACTIVE POSITION.
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 |