US3385491A
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Apparatus for feeding fibers
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1966-07-13
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry N Helms
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:49
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING TOW TO A STAPLE CUTTER UNDER CONTROLLED TENSION COMPRISING A TENSION COMPENSATOR FOR MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TENSION ON THE TOW, A TOW-TURNING ROLL FOR GUIDING THE TENSIONED TOW TO THE STAPLE CUTTER AND ADJUSTABLE TENSION BARS BETWEEN THE TENSION COMPENSATOR AND THE TOW-TURNING ROLL FOR INCREASING THE TENSION ON THE TWO; TACHOMETER GENERATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE SPEED OF THE TOW-TURNING ROLL, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE TENSION BARS TO ALTER THE TENSION ON THE TOW IN LINEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTPUT OF THE TACHOMETER GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING TOW TO A STAPLE CUTTER UNDER CONTROLLED TENSION COMPRISING A TENSION COMPENSATOR FOR MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TENSION ON THE TOW, A TOW-TURNING ROLL FOR GUIDING THE TENSIONED TOW TO THE STAPLE CUTTER AND ADJUSTABLE TENSION BARS BETWEEN THE TENSION COMPENSATOR AND THE TOW-TURNING ROLL FOR INCREASING THE TENSION ON THE TWO; TACHOMETER GENERATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE SPEED OF THE TOW-TURNING ROLL, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE TENSION BARS TO ALTER THE TENSION ON THE TOW IN LINEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTPUT OF THE TACHOMETER GENERATOR.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |