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Apparatus for guiding a textile tow
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-20
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1984-01-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chadwick Stephen Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:09
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AS AN ELEMENT IN AN APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A MOVING TEXTILE TOW, AN EDGE-TURNING CHANNEL SITUATED IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING TOW, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A BASE PORTION AND ESSSENTIALLY PARALLEL EDGE-GUIDING RISING FROM SAID BASE PORTION AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 45* TO THE PLANE OF THE MOVING TOW IN THE DIMENSION TRANSVERSE TO THE TOW MOTION, THE INNER FACES OF SAID EDGE GUIDES BEING SPACED APART AT A DISTANCE WHICH WILL CAUSE SAID PARALLEL EDGE GUIDES TO CONTACT AND CONSTRAIN THE MOVING TOW, WHEREBY ONE OF SAID EDGE GUIDES WILL TURN THE EDGE OF THE TOW WHICH IT CONTACTS TOWARD ONE FACE OF SAID TOW WHILE THE OTHER EDGE GUIDE WILL TURN ITS EDGE OF THE TOW IN THE OPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
AS AN ELEMENT IN AN APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A MOVING TEXTILE TOW, AN EDGE-TURNING CHANNEL SITUATED IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING TOW, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A BASE PORTION AND ESSSENTIALLY PARALLEL EDGE-GUIDING RISING FROM SAID BASE PORTION AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 45* TO THE PLANE OF THE MOVING TOW IN THE DIMENSION TRANSVERSE TO THE TOW MOTION, THE INNER FACES OF SAID EDGE GUIDES BEING SPACED APART AT A DISTANCE WHICH WILL CAUSE SAID PARALLEL EDGE GUIDES TO CONTACT AND CONSTRAIN THE MOVING TOW, WHEREBY ONE OF SAID EDGE GUIDES WILL TURN THE EDGE OF THE TOW WHICH IT CONTACTS TOWARD ONE FACE OF SAID TOW WHILE THE OTHER EDGE GUIDE WILL TURN ITS EDGE OF THE TOW IN THE OPOSITE DIRECTION.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |