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US3240032A
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Circular knitting machines
Assignee: A Kirkland and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-12-04
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carrotte Frederick Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:51
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/66; D04B15/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE HAVING TWO SETS OF NEEDLES DIRECTED SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY AND SUBSSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY RESPECTIVELY OF THE MACHINE AND CAM SEGMENTS COOPERATING WITH EACH SET FOR PRODUCING MOVEMENT THEREOF AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED WHEREIN ALL THE NEEDLES TOF ONE SET ARE SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL, EACH HAVING A SINGLE KNITTING BUTT, AND EACH CAM SEGMENT COOPERATING WITH THE SET HAS A FIRST TRACK PERMITTING PASSAGE OF THE NEEDLE BUTTS, AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED, WITHOUT CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL NEEDLE MOVEMENT AND A SECOND TRACK HAVING AN ENTRANCE OUT OF LINE WITH THE FIRST TRACK AND SHAPED TO CAUSE KNITING MOTION OF ANY NEEDLE WHOSE BUTT IS ALIGNED TO ENTER ITS ENTRANCE AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED, AND TWO DEVICES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH NEEDLE, ARRANGED FOR SELECTION SO THAT EITHER WILL COOPERATE WITH COMPLEMENTARY CAM SURFACES ON EACH OF THE CAM SEGMENTS AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED FOR ALIGNING THE NEEDLE BUTT TO ENTER THE SECOND TRACKS WHEN DESIRED, LOCKING MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR RETAINING THE TWO DEVICES IN THEIR SELECTED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE HAVING TWO SETS OF NEEDLES DIRECTED SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY AND SUBSSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY RESPECTIVELY OF THE MACHINE AND CAM SEGMENTS COOPERATING WITH EACH SET FOR PRODUCING MOVEMENT THEREOF AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED WHEREIN ALL THE NEEDLES TOF ONE SET ARE SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL, EACH HAVING A SINGLE KNITTING BUTT, AND EACH CAM SEGMENT COOPERATING WITH THE SET HAS A FIRST TRACK PERMITTING PASSAGE OF THE NEEDLE BUTTS, AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED, WITHOUT CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL NEEDLE MOVEMENT AND A SECOND TRACK HAVING AN ENTRANCE OUT OF LINE WITH THE FIRST TRACK AND SHAPED TO CAUSE KNITING MOTION OF ANY NEEDLE WHOSE BUTT IS ALIGNED TO ENTER ITS ENTRANCE AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED, AND TWO DEVICES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH NEEDLE, ARRANGED FOR SELECTION SO THAT EITHER WILL COOPERATE WITH COMPLEMENTARY CAM SURFACES ON EACH OF THE CAM SEGMENTS AS THE MACHINE IS ROTATED FOR ALIGNING THE NEEDLE BUTT TO ENTER THE SECOND TRACKS WHEN DESIRED, LOCKING MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR RETAINING THE TWO DEVICES IN THEIR SELECTED CONDITION.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |