US3336644A
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Apparatus for producing stretch fabrics
Assignee: Deering Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1966-09-15
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1986-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Dusenbury
- 👤 Samuel G Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:19
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06C; D06C21/00; D03; D03D; D03D15/00; D03D15/50; D03D15/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY COMPACTING A WOVEN FABRIC IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FILLING YARNS THEREOF, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER CONTINUOUS EXTENSIBLE BELT MEMBERS, ROTATABLE SUPPORTING MEANS FOR TENSIONING AND DRIVING SAID CONTINUOUS BELT MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT IN ENDLESS PATHS WHEREIN ADJACENT PLANAR PORTIONS OF THE CONTINUOUS BELT MEMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTACT OPPOSITE FACES OF THE FABRIC TO FORM THEREBETWEEN A FABRIC COMPACTING ZONE, A TENTER CLIP ASSEMBLY ON EACH SIDE OF SAID FABRIC COMPACTING ZONE FOR ENGAGEMENT AND MOVEMENT WITH SAID BELTS THROUGH SAID ZONE, SAID TENTER CLIP ASSEMBLIES ENGAGING AND RETAINING SAID PLANAR BELT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY COMPACTING A WOVEN FABRIC IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FILLING YARNS THEREOF, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER CONTINUOUS EXTENSIBLE BELT MEMBERS, ROTATABLE SUPPORTING MEANS FOR TENSIONING AND DRIVING SAID CONTINUOUS BELT MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT IN ENDLESS PATHS WHEREIN ADJACENT PLANAR PORTIONS OF THE CONTINUOUS BELT MEMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTACT OPPOSITE FACES OF THE FABRIC TO FORM THEREBETWEEN A FABRIC COMPACTING ZONE, A TENTER CLIP ASSEMBLY ON EACH SIDE OF SAID FABRIC COMPACTING ZONE FOR ENGAGEMENT AND MOVEMENT WITH SAID BELTS THROUGH SAID ZONE, SAID TENTER CLIP ASSEMBLIES ENGAGING AND RETAINING SAID PLANAR BELT
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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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |