US3292393A
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Pattern control arrangement for circular knitting machines
Assignee: FRANZ MORAT K G
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Filing: 1964-04-20
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ribler Erich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:27
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/66; D04B15/68; D04B15/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A PATTERN CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A KNITTING MACHINE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, CARRIER MEANS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION; A SET OF NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED ON SAID CARRIER MEANS FOR ROTATION THEREWITH PAST AT LEAST ONE SELECTING STATION AND FOR MOVEMENT THEREON BETWEEN AN INOPERATIVE POSITION AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION ADAPTED TO CAUSE DISPLACEMENT OF A CORRELATED NEEDLE; BIASING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS TO MOVE TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS BEFORE SAID SELECTING STATION TO SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION; LOCKING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOCKING POSITION FOR LOCKING NON-SELECTED NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS IN SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION, AND A RELEASING POSITION RELEASING SELECTED NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION; AND CONTROL MEANS LOCATED AT SAID SELECTING STATION FOR MOVING SAID LOCKING MEANS BETWEEN SAID RELEASING AND LOCKING POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED PROGRAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A PATTERN CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A KNITTING MACHINE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, CARRIER MEANS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION; A SET OF NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED ON SAID CARRIER MEANS FOR ROTATION THEREWITH PAST AT LEAST ONE SELECTING STATION AND FOR MOVEMENT THEREON BETWEEN AN INOPERATIVE POSITION AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION ADAPTED TO CAUSE DISPLACEMENT OF A CORRELATED NEEDLE; BIASING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS TO MOVE TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS BEFORE SAID SELECTING STATION TO SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION; LOCKING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOCKING POSITION FOR LOCKING NON-SELECTED NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS IN SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION, AND A RELEASING POSITION RELEASING SELECTED NEEDLE-INFLUENCING ELEMENTS FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION; AND CONTROL MEANS LOCATED AT SAID SELECTING STATION FOR MOVING SAID LOCKING MEANS BETWEEN SAID RELEASING AND LOCKING POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED PROGRAM.
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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |