US3246486A
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Pattern means for circular knitting machines
Assignee: Textile Machine Works
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Filing: 1959-07-06
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1979-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M Janda
- 👤 James D Moyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:00
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/66; D04B15/68; D04B15/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE HAVING A CYLINDER, NEEDLES IN SAID CYLINDER, AND KNITTING CAMS FOR OPERATING SAID NEEDLES DURING ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID CYLINDER, IN COMBINATION WITH MEANS FOR CAUSING SELECTED NEEDLES TO PASS THROUGH SAID KNITTING CAMS DURING RECIPROCATORY STROKES OF SAID CYLINDER IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, INCLUDING A MAIN GROUP OF PATTERN JACKS ASSOCIATED WITH A MAIN GROUP OF SAID SELECTED NEEDLES, ADDITIONAL GROUPS OF PATTERN JACKS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONAL GROUPS OF SAID SELECTED NEEDLES, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY SELECTING THE JACKS OF SAID MAIN AND ADDITIONAL GROUPS, SAID SELECTING MEANS ALSO ACTING TO INACTIVATIVE THE JACKS OF SAID ADDITIONAL GROUPS DURING SELECTION OF THE PATTERN JACKS OF SAID MAIN GROUP AND TO INACTIVATE THE JACKS OF SAID MAIN GROUP DURING SELECTION OF THE JACKS OF SAID ADDITIONAL GROUPS, AND MEANS FOR CONTINUING THE OPERATION OF SAID MAIN GROUP OF NEEDLES DURING SELECTION OF SAID ADDITIONAL GROUPS OF
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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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |