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US3231209A
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Assignee: Maremont Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-19
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester W Pray
- 👤 Gordon C Anderson
- 👤 Waddington James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:31
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H1/00; D01H1/14; D01H1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
IN A TWISTER FRAME HAVING TRAVERSING ELEMENTS INCLUDING A RING RAIL AND SPINNING RINGS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATORY MOVEMENT FOR WINDING STRAND ON A PACKAGE, THE COMBINATION OF A BUILDER MECHANISM, A WINDLASS SHAFT, AND FLEXIBLE SUPPORTING MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS, FLEXBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILDER MECHANISM AND WINDLASS SHAFT INCLUDING A PICK MECHANISM, AWIND-DOWN MECHANISM COMPRISING A WIND-DOWN SHAFT, A FLEXIBLE WIND-DOWN CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID WIND-DOWN SAHFT AND SAID WINDLASS SHAFT FOR WINDING DOWN SAID ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR REWINDING SAID FLEXIBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS TO AN EXTENDT CORRESPONDING WITH THE WIND-DOWN OF SAID WINDLASS SHAFT AND SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS TO A MAXIMUM DOWN POSITION, MEANS HOLDING SAID FLEXIBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS IN SAID MAXIMUM WIND-DOWN POSITION, AND A CONTROL DEVICE ACTING WHEN SAID WINDLASS SHAFT AND SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS ARE WOUND DOWN TO A PREDETERMINED MAXIMUM DOWN POSITION FOR DRIVING SAID WINDLASS SHAFT A LIMITED DISTANCE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION AND FOR CORRESPONDINGLY RAISING SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS THEREBY PROVIDING SLACK IN SAID CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILDER MECHANISM AND WINDLASS SHAFT AT THE START OF A NEW PACKAGE WINDING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
IN A TWISTER FRAME HAVING TRAVERSING ELEMENTS INCLUDING A RING RAIL AND SPINNING RINGS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATORY MOVEMENT FOR WINDING STRAND ON A PACKAGE, THE COMBINATION OF A BUILDER MECHANISM, A WINDLASS SHAFT, AND FLEXIBLE SUPPORTING MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS, FLEXBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILDER MECHANISM AND WINDLASS SHAFT INCLUDING A PICK MECHANISM, AWIND-DOWN MECHANISM COMPRISING A WIND-DOWN SHAFT, A FLEXIBLE WIND-DOWN CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID WIND-DOWN SAHFT AND SAID WINDLASS SHAFT FOR WINDING DOWN SAID ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR REWINDING SAID FLEXIBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS TO AN EXTENDT CORRESPONDING WITH THE WIND-DOWN OF SAID WINDLASS SHAFT AND SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS TO A MAXIMUM DOWN POSITION, MEANS HOLDING SAID FLEXIBLE ACTUATING CONNECTIONS IN SAID MAXIMUM WIND-DOWN POSITION, AND A CONTROL DEVICE ACTING WHEN SAID WINDLASS SHAFT AND SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS ARE WOUND DOWN TO A PREDETERMINED MAXIMUM DOWN POSITION FOR DRIVING SAID WINDLASS SHAFT A LIMITED DISTANCE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION AND FOR CORRESPONDINGLY RAISING SAID TRAVERSING ELEMENTS THEREBY PROVIDING SLACK IN SAID CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILDER MECHANISM AND WINDLASS SHAFT AT THE START OF A NEW PACKAGE WINDING OPERATION.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |