US3369803A
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Fabric work piece feeders
Assignee: United Shoe Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-11
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Granted: 1968-02-20
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Expires: 1986-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R Walton
- 👤 Waldo B Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING FABRIC SHEETS SINGLY FROM A STACK, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF FABRIC SHEETS, PICK-OFF MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR CYCLICALLY ENGAGING AND MOVING A PORTION OF EACH SUCCESSIVE UPPER SHEET OF THE STACK WITH A COMPONENT INITIALLY PARALLEL TO AND THEN AWAY FROM THE TOP OF THE STACK, THEN RELEASING THE SHEET AND FINALLY RETURNING TO ITS STARTING POSITION, DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN THE UPPER SHEET OF THE STACK IS IN ENGAGEMNT WITH SAID PICK-OFF MEANS TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN THE STACK IS DISPOSED BELOW ITS FIRST POSITION; AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVE MEANS TO CAUSE SAID DRIVE MEANS TO MOVE SAID SUPPORT MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION AND BACK TO SAID FIRST POSITION DURING ONE CYCLE OF SAID PICK-OFF MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING FABRIC SHEETS SINGLY FROM A STACK, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF FABRIC SHEETS, PICK-OFF MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR CYCLICALLY ENGAGING AND MOVING A PORTION OF EACH SUCCESSIVE UPPER SHEET OF THE STACK WITH A COMPONENT INITIALLY PARALLEL TO AND THEN AWAY FROM THE TOP OF THE STACK, THEN RELEASING THE SHEET AND FINALLY RETURNING TO ITS STARTING POSITION, DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS FROM A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN THE UPPER SHEET OF THE STACK IS IN ENGAGEMNT WITH SAID PICK-OFF MEANS TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN THE STACK IS DISPOSED BELOW ITS FIRST POSITION; AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVE MEANS TO CAUSE SAID DRIVE MEANS TO MOVE SAID SUPPORT MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION AND BACK TO SAID FIRST POSITION DURING ONE CYCLE OF SAID PICK-OFF MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3253824A
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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) | 1971-02-19 | 1971-08-21 | 1972-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-19 | 1975-08-21 | 1976-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-19 | 1979-08-21 | 1980-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |