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Needle selective tufting machine and method of tufting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-12-19
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1977-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Boyles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:02
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY IN A GIVEN DIRECTION FEEDING A BASE FABRIC THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF SETS OF PLURAL NEEDLES, SAID SETS OF NEEDLES BEING ARRANGED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATION, THE NEEDLES OF EACH SET BEING ARRANGED IN SUCCESSION IN THE LINE OF TRAVEL OF SAID FABRIC, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY SUPPLYING TUFTING YARN TO EACH NEEDLE OF EACH SET, AND PATTERN CONTROL MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY ACTUATING EACH OF SAID NEEDLES OF EACH SET TO PRODUCE A CONTINUOUS ROW OF TUFTS ALONG SAID BASE FABRIC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A TUFTING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY IN A GIVEN DIRECTION FEEDING A BASE FABRIC THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF SETS OF PLURAL NEEDLES, SAID SETS OF NEEDLES BEING ARRANGED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATION, THE NEEDLES OF EACH SET BEING ARRANGED IN SUCCESSION IN THE LINE OF TRAVEL OF SAID FABRIC, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY SUPPLYING TUFTING YARN TO EACH NEEDLE OF EACH SET, AND PATTERN CONTROL MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY ACTUATING EACH OF SAID NEEDLES OF EACH SET TO PRODUCE A CONTINUOUS ROW OF TUFTS ALONG SAID BASE FABRIC.
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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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |