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US3378898A
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Textile package laydown device
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-05
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1985-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mendes Frank Emmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H54/00; B65H54/76; B65H54/78; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A STRAND DELIVERY APPARATUS COMPRISING A FILL SPOUT, MEANS SWINGABLY SUPPORTING SAID SPOUT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT INTERSECTING AXES COMPRISING A FIRST MOUNTING FORK PIVOTABLY ATTACHED THERETO INCLUDING A HOLLOW LEG EXTENDING THEREFROM, FIXED BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID HOLLOW LEG AND FORK FOR OSCILLATORY MOVEMENT ABOUT THE LEG AXIS, A SECOND MOUNTING FORK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID SPOUT AND PROVIDED WITH A LEG EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLLOW LEG AND PROVIDED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT THEREIN, RECIPROCATING ACTUATORS ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID LEGS FOR IMPARTING SAID OSCILLATORY AND SAID RECIPROCAL MOVEMENTS, AND CONTROL MEANS COUPLED WITH EACH ACTUATOR FOR GRADUALLY VARYING THE LINEAR EXTENT OF SUCCESSIVE RECIPROCATIONS OF EACH ACTUATOR ACCORDING TO A PREDETERMINED PROGRAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A STRAND DELIVERY APPARATUS COMPRISING A FILL SPOUT, MEANS SWINGABLY SUPPORTING SAID SPOUT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT INTERSECTING AXES COMPRISING A FIRST MOUNTING FORK PIVOTABLY ATTACHED THERETO INCLUDING A HOLLOW LEG EXTENDING THEREFROM, FIXED BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID HOLLOW LEG AND FORK FOR OSCILLATORY MOVEMENT ABOUT THE LEG AXIS, A SECOND MOUNTING FORK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID SPOUT AND PROVIDED WITH A LEG EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLLOW LEG AND PROVIDED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT THEREIN, RECIPROCATING ACTUATORS ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID LEGS FOR IMPARTING SAID OSCILLATORY AND SAID RECIPROCAL MOVEMENTS, AND CONTROL MEANS COUPLED WITH EACH ACTUATOR FOR GRADUALLY VARYING THE LINEAR EXTENT OF SUCCESSIVE RECIPROCATIONS OF EACH ACTUATOR ACCORDING TO 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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |