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Circular knitting machine
Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt GmbH
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hanel Ewald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:07
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B9/00; D04B9/42; D04B9/46; D04B9/56; D04B1/00; D04B1/22; D04B15/00; D04B15/32; D04B15/327; D04B9/02; D04B9/025; D10; D10B; D10B2403/00; D10B2403/03; D10B2403/033; D10B2403/0331
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE, COMPRISING A NEEDLE CYLINDER, DRIVE MEANS FOR THE CYLINDER, NEEDLES ABOUT SAID CYLINDER, A NEEDLE ACTUATING CAM, A CONTROL CAM HAVING A PLURALITY OF CAM SURFACES DIFFERING IN CONTOUR, CAM FOLLOWER MEANS OPERABLE OFF OF THE RESPECTIVE CAM SURFACES OF SAID CONTROL CAM TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF SAID NEEDLE ACTUATING CAM FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF THE KNIT LOOPS OVER A SEGMENT OF THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE CYLINDER FOR KNITTING POUCHES, AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE RELATIVE POSITION BETWEEN SAID CONTROL CAM AND SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS TO CHANGE THE CAM SURFACE IN OPERATIVE RELATION WITH THE CAM FOLLOWER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE, COMPRISING A NEEDLE CYLINDER, DRIVE MEANS FOR THE CYLINDER, NEEDLES ABOUT SAID CYLINDER, A NEEDLE ACTUATING CAM, A CONTROL CAM HAVING A PLURALITY OF CAM SURFACES DIFFERING IN CONTOUR, CAM FOLLOWER MEANS OPERABLE OFF OF THE RESPECTIVE CAM SURFACES OF SAID CONTROL CAM TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF SAID NEEDLE ACTUATING CAM FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF THE KNIT LOOPS OVER A SEGMENT OF THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE CYLINDER FOR KNITTING POUCHES, AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE RELATIVE POSITION BETWEEN SAID CONTROL CAM AND SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS TO CHANGE THE CAM SURFACE IN OPERATIVE RELATION WITH THE CAM FOLLOWER.
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |