US3170573A
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Bobbin tester
Assignee: Steel Heddle Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-05-08
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1982-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Parks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H67/00; B65H67/06; B65H67/062; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/927; Y10S209/934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A BOBBIN TESTING MACHINE INCLUDING, A GRAVITY FEED RACK FOR POSITIONING BOBBINS TO BE TESTED, A DRIVEN CAM SHAFT, MEANS DRIVEN BY SAID CAM SHAFT RELEASING BOBBINS ONE AT A TIME FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS, A TRAY RECEIVING SAID RELEASED BOBBINS ONE AT A TIME MOVED RESPONSIVE TO THE CAM SHAFT, A CHUCK OPENED TO RECEIVE A BOBBIN FROM THE TRAY RESPONSIVE TO THE CAM SHAFT ROTATING EACH BOBBIN ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINALLY AXIS, A SPRING BIASED PLUNGER URGED AGAINST AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE BOBBIN DURING ROTATION OF THE BOBBIN, A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY CONTACTS CLOSED RESPECTIVE TO A PREDETERMINED INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT OF THE PLUNGER DURING ROTATION OF THE BOBBIN, GUIDE MEANS MOVABLE RESPONSIVE TO THE CLOSING OF THE CONTACTS, COUNT-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A BOBBIN TESTING MACHINE INCLUDING, A GRAVITY FEED RACK FOR POSITIONING BOBBINS TO BE TESTED, A DRIVEN CAM SHAFT, MEANS DRIVEN BY SAID CAM SHAFT RELEASING BOBBINS ONE AT A TIME FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS, A TRAY RECEIVING SAID RELEASED BOBBINS ONE AT A TIME MOVED RESPONSIVE TO THE CAM SHAFT, A CHUCK OPENED TO RECEIVE A BOBBIN FROM THE TRAY RESPONSIVE TO THE CAM SHAFT ROTATING EACH BOBBIN ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINALLY AXIS, A SPRING BIASED PLUNGER URGED AGAINST AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE BOBBIN DURING ROTATION OF THE BOBBIN, A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY CONTACTS CLOSED RESPECTIVE TO A PREDETERMINED INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT OF THE PLUNGER DURING ROTATION OF THE BOBBIN, GUIDE MEANS MOVABLE RESPONSIVE TO THE CLOSING OF THE CONTACTS, COUNT-
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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |