US3251518A
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Garment turning and inspection apparatus
Assignee: Hillshire Brands Co
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Filing: 1965-04-30
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Granted: 1966-05-17
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Expires: 1985-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lockrow Wilbur Merchant
- 👤 Sr Lewis R Gentle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:59
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06H; D06H3/00; D06H3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A GARMENT INSPECTING AND TURNING DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HOLLOW ROD CONNECTED TO A VACUUM SOURCE, VALVE MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SUCTION IN SAID HOLLOW ROD, AT LEAST ONE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED HOLDING ARM FOR MOUNTING A GARMENT TO BE INSPECTED AND HAVING A NORMAL POSITION OF AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID HOLLOW ROD, SAID ARM COMPRISING MEANS FOR FACILITATING INSPECTION OF A GARMENT MOUNTED ON THE ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID ARM ABOUT A FIXED AXIS SO THAT THE END OF THE ARM CLOSEST TO THE HOLLOW ROD IS MOVED AWAY FROM THE SAID NORMAL POSITION TO FACILITATE PLACING A GARMENT ON SAID ARM, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTING SAID VALVE MEANS WITH SAID PIVOTING MEANS SUCH THAT THE SUCTION IN SAID ROD IS OFF WHEN SAID ARM IS PIVOTED AWAY FROM THE NORMAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A GARMENT INSPECTING AND TURNING DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HOLLOW ROD CONNECTED TO A VACUUM SOURCE, VALVE MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SUCTION IN SAID HOLLOW ROD, AT LEAST ONE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED HOLDING ARM FOR MOUNTING A GARMENT TO BE INSPECTED AND HAVING A NORMAL POSITION OF AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID HOLLOW ROD, SAID ARM COMPRISING MEANS FOR FACILITATING INSPECTION OF A GARMENT MOUNTED ON THE ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID ARM ABOUT A FIXED AXIS SO THAT THE END OF THE ARM CLOSEST TO THE HOLLOW ROD IS MOVED AWAY FROM THE SAID NORMAL POSITION TO FACILITATE PLACING A GARMENT ON SAID ARM, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTING SAID VALVE MEANS WITH SAID PIVOTING MEANS SUCH THAT THE SUCTION IN SAID ROD IS OFF WHEN SAID ARM IS PIVOTED AWAY FROM THE NORMAL POSITION.
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) | 1969-05-16 | 1969-11-15 | 1970-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-16 | 1973-11-15 | 1974-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-16 | 1977-11-15 | 1978-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |