US3248105A
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Fabric laying-up mechanism
Assignee: L AND L Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-21
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wyndham F Southwell
- 👤 Wehrmann Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/02; B65H45/06; B65H45/10; B65H45/101; B65H45/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
APPARATUS FOR LAYING UP TRAVELING STRIP MATERIAL COMPRISING RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR LAYING UP A TRAVELING STRIP OF MATERIAL IN ZIG-ZAG PILE ARRANGEMENT ON A SUPPORT SURFACE, A FIRST PRESSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING A STRIPENGAGING PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION REPEATEDLY THRU A SINGLE ARCUATE PATH, SAID SINGLE PATH EXTENDING TOWARD THE FOLDED EDGE PORTION OF SAID ARRANGEMENT AT ONE END, SAID STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION BEING MOVABLE TOWARD THE TOP PLY OF SAID ARRANGEMENT TO ENGAGE IT AND THEN TO MOVE OUTWARDLY AT AN ANGLE TO SAID PATH TO PRESS AND SMOOTH THE JUST-FORMED FOLD OF SAID STRIP AT SAID END, A SECOND PRESSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING A SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION REPEATEDLY THRU ANOTHER SINGLE ARCUATE PATH, SAID OTHER SINGLE PATH EXTENDING TOWARD THE FOLDED EDGE PORTION OF SAID ARRANGEMENT AT THE OPPOSITE END, SAID SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION BEING MOVABLE TOWARD THE TOP PLY OF SAID ARRANGEMENT TO ENGAGE IT AND THEN MOVE OUTWARDLY AT AN ANGLE TO SAID OTHER PATH TO PRESS AND SMOOTH THE JUST-FORMED FOLD OF SAID STRIP AT SAID OPPOSITE END, MEANS FOR MOUNTING EACH STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION TO PERMIT IT TO BE MOVED OUTWARDLY BY ITS RESPECTIVE MOVING MEANS WHEN IT ENGAGES THE TOP PLY AT ITS END, AND OPERATING MEANS SYNCHRONIZED WITH SAID RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR IMPARTING MOVEMENT TO SAID PRESSURE MECHANISMS TO EFFECTUATE SUCH MOVABILITY OF SAID PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
APPARATUS FOR LAYING UP TRAVELING STRIP MATERIAL COMPRISING RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR LAYING UP A TRAVELING STRIP OF MATERIAL IN ZIG-ZAG PILE ARRANGEMENT ON A SUPPORT SURFACE, A FIRST PRESSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING A STRIPENGAGING PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION REPEATEDLY THRU A SINGLE ARCUATE PATH, SAID SINGLE PATH EXTENDING TOWARD THE FOLDED EDGE PORTION OF SAID ARRANGEMENT AT ONE END, SAID STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION BEING MOVABLE TOWARD THE TOP PLY OF SAID ARRANGEMENT TO ENGAGE IT AND THEN TO MOVE OUTWARDLY AT AN ANGLE TO SAID PATH TO PRESS AND SMOOTH THE JUST-FORMED FOLD OF SAID STRIP AT SAID END, A SECOND PRESSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING A SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION REPEATEDLY THRU ANOTHER SINGLE ARCUATE PATH, SAID OTHER SINGLE PATH EXTENDING TOWARD THE FOLDED EDGE PORTION OF SAID ARRANGEMENT AT THE OPPOSITE END, SAID SECOND STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION BEING MOVABLE TOWARD THE TOP PLY OF SAID ARRANGEMENT TO ENGAGE IT AND THEN MOVE OUTWARDLY AT AN ANGLE TO SAID OTHER PATH TO PRESS AND SMOOTH THE JUST-FORMED FOLD OF SAID STRIP AT SAID OPPOSITE END, MEANS FOR MOUNTING EACH STRIP-ENGAGING PORTION TO PERMIT IT TO BE MOVED OUTWARDLY BY ITS RESPECTIVE MOVING MEANS WHEN IT ENGAGES THE TOP PLY AT ITS END, AND OPERATING MEANS SYNCHRONIZED WITH SAID RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR IMPARTING MOVEMENT TO SAID PRESSURE MECHANISMS TO EFFECTUATE SUCH MOVABILITY OF SAID PORTIONS THEREOF.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |