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Electromagnetic needle selection mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-09
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Beguin Rene
- 👤 Corbaz Andre
- 👤 Ramseier Serge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:27
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/66; D04B15/68; D04B15/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A KNITTING MACHINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NEEDLES AND A MOBILY MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY EDGED JACK ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID NEEDLES FOR SAID JACK TO BE ADVANCED AND BY SELECTION BE DEFLECTED LATERALLY EDGEWISE OF THE JACK TOWARD A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO SELECTION OF THE ASSOCIATED NEEDLE, AND A NEEDLE SELECTING MECHANISM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ELECTROMAGNET HAVING POLES AND AN ENERGIZABLE WINDING FOR DEFLECTING THOSE OF SAID JACKS WHOSE NEEDLES ARE TO BE SELECTED, SAID POLES BEING ARRANGED AND HAVING INCLINED SURFACES DIVERGENT FROM THE PATH OF ADVANCE OF THE JACKS FOR A LONGITUDINALLY EDGED PORTION, OF EACH OF SAID JACKS SUCCESSIVELY IN ADVANCING PAST SAID ELECTROMAGNET, TO PASS ADJACENT TO LEADING ENDS OF SAID POLES AND, WHEN SAID WINDING IS ENERGIZED, FOR SAID LONGITUDINALLY EDGED PORTION OF THE LATERALLY MOBILE ADVANCING JACK TO BE MAGNETICALLY ENGAGED WITH SAID LEADING ENDS OF SAID POLES AND MOVE THE JACK MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTED TOWARD SAID INCLINED SURFACES, WHEREBY SAID JACK IS DISPLACED LATERALLY EDGEWISE OF THE JACK BY SELECTION TOWARD SAID POSITION CORRESPONDING TO SELECTION OF THE ASSOCIATED NEEDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A KNITTING MACHINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NEEDLES AND A MOBILY MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY EDGED JACK ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID NEEDLES FOR SAID JACK TO BE ADVANCED AND BY SELECTION BE DEFLECTED LATERALLY EDGEWISE OF THE JACK TOWARD A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO SELECTION OF THE ASSOCIATED NEEDLE, AND A NEEDLE SELECTING MECHANISM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ELECTROMAGNET HAVING POLES AND AN ENERGIZABLE WINDING FOR DEFLECTING THOSE OF SAID JACKS WHOSE NEEDLES ARE TO BE SELECTED, SAID POLES BEING ARRANGED AND HAVING INCLINED SURFACES DIVERGENT FROM THE PATH OF ADVANCE OF THE JACKS FOR A LONGITUDINALLY EDGED PORTION, OF EACH OF SAID JACKS SUCCESSIVELY IN ADVANCING PAST SAID ELECTROMAGNET, TO PASS ADJACENT TO LEADING ENDS OF SAID POLES AND, WHEN SAID WINDING IS ENERGIZED, FOR SAID LONGITUDINALLY EDGED PORTION OF THE LATERALLY MOBILE ADVANCING JACK TO BE MAGNETICALLY ENGAGED WITH SAID LEADING ENDS OF SAID POLES AND MOVE THE JACK MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTED TOWARD SAID INCLINED SURFACES, WHEREBY SAID JACK IS DISPLACED LATERALLY EDGEWISE OF THE JACK BY SELECTION TOWARD SAID POSITION CORRESPONDING TO SELECTION OF THE ASSOCIATED NEEDLE.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |