US3305910A
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Yarn diverting apparatus
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-24
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clement Herbert Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:17
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN AN APPARATUS INCLUDING A DRIVEN DRUM HAVING A FORAMINOUS SURFACE AROUND WHICH YARN NORMALLY ADVANCES BETWEEN SPACED ELEMENTS, GUIDE MEANS FOR DIVERTING THE YARN FROM SAID SURFACE DURING STRINGUP, SAID GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING: A FIXED SUPPORT; AN ARM; MEANS MOUNTING SAID ARM, AT A POINT BETWEEN ITS ENDS, ON SAID SUPPORT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THAT OF SAID DRUM, ONE OF SAID ENDS BEING ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORT; A CYLINDRICAL GUIDE PROJECTING FROM SAID ARM ADJACENT ITS OTHER END, SAID GUIDE BEING IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLEISM WITH SAID DRUM AXIS WHEN THE SUPPORT IS ENGAGED BY SAID ONE OF THE ARM; AND AN ACTUATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ARM FOR SWINGING SAID ONE END AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT WHEREBY TO TILT SAID GUIDE DOWNWARDLY OUT OF PARALLEISM WITH SAID DRUM AXIS AND RELEASE THE YARN TO SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN AN APPARATUS INCLUDING A DRIVEN DRUM HAVING A FORAMINOUS SURFACE AROUND WHICH YARN NORMALLY ADVANCES BETWEEN SPACED ELEMENTS, GUIDE MEANS FOR DIVERTING THE YARN FROM SAID SURFACE DURING STRINGUP, SAID GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING: A FIXED SUPPORT; AN ARM; MEANS MOUNTING SAID ARM, AT A POINT BETWEEN ITS ENDS, ON SAID SUPPORT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THAT OF SAID DRUM, ONE OF SAID ENDS BEING ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORT; A CYLINDRICAL GUIDE PROJECTING FROM SAID ARM ADJACENT ITS OTHER END, SAID GUIDE BEING IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLEISM WITH SAID DRUM AXIS WHEN THE SUPPORT IS ENGAGED BY SAID ONE OF THE ARM; AND AN ACTUATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ARM FOR SWINGING SAID ONE END AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT WHEREBY TO TILT SAID GUIDE DOWNWARDLY OUT OF PARALLEISM WITH SAID DRUM AXIS AND RELEASE THE YARN TO SAID SURFACE.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |