US3440097A
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Methods for cleaning looms
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1966-04-28
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Granted: 1969-04-22
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Expires: 1986-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hamlin J Gleaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:52
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03J; D03J1/00; D03J1/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING LINT FROM LOOMS ARRANGED IN A PLURALITY OF ROWS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) PROVIDING A CRANE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID ROWS AND SUPPORTING FIRST AND SECOND AIR BLOWERS, (B) POSITIONING SAID FIRST BLOWER FOR MOVEMENT OVER THE FRONT PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN A FIRST ROW, (C) POSITIONING SAID SECOND BLOWER FOR MOVEMENT OVER THE BACK PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (D) CONCURRENTLY MOVING BVOTH BLOWERS ALONG SAID FIRST ROW, WHILE ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLOWERS TO BLOW AIR DOWN ONTO THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (E) INDEXING SAID BLOWERS ALONG SAID CRANE TRANSVERSELY OF SAID ROWS INTO ALIGNMENT WITH A SECOND ROW OF LOOMS WHEREIN THE LOOMS ARE OPPOSITELY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (F) REPOSITIONING SAID BLOWERS SUBSEQUENT TO MOVEMENT ALONG SAID FIRST ROW BY ROTATING SAID BLOWERS 180 DEGREES ABOUT A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS SO THAT SAID FIRST BLOWER IS ALIGNED WITH THE FRONT PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW AND SAID SECOND BLOWER IS ALIGNED WITH THE BACK PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW, (G) AND, THEREAFTER, CONCURRENTLY MOVING BOTH BLOWERS ALONG SAID SECOND ROW, WHILE ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLOWERS TO BLOW AIR DOWN ON THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
229 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING LINT FROM LOOMS ARRANGED IN A PLURALITY OF ROWS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) PROVIDING A CRANE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID ROWS AND SUPPORTING FIRST AND SECOND AIR BLOWERS, (B) POSITIONING SAID FIRST BLOWER FOR MOVEMENT OVER THE FRONT PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN A FIRST ROW, (C) POSITIONING SAID SECOND BLOWER FOR MOVEMENT OVER THE BACK PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (D) CONCURRENTLY MOVING BVOTH BLOWERS ALONG SAID FIRST ROW, WHILE ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLOWERS TO BLOW AIR DOWN ONTO THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (E) INDEXING SAID BLOWERS ALONG SAID CRANE TRANSVERSELY OF SAID ROWS INTO ALIGNMENT WITH A SECOND ROW OF LOOMS WHEREIN THE LOOMS ARE OPPOSITELY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO THE LOOMS IN SAID FIRST ROW, (F) REPOSITIONING SAID BLOWERS SUBSEQUENT TO MOVEMENT ALONG SAID FIRST ROW BY ROTATING SAID BLOWERS 180 DEGREES ABOUT A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS SO THAT SAID FIRST BLOWER IS ALIGNED WITH THE FRONT PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW AND SAID SECOND BLOWER IS ALIGNED WITH THE BACK PORTIONS OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW, (G) AND, THEREAFTER, CONCURRENTLY MOVING BOTH BLOWERS ALONG SAID SECOND ROW, WHILE ACTUATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLOWERS TO BLOW AIR DOWN ON THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF THE LOOMS IN SAID SECOND ROW.
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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) | 1972-04-21 | 1972-10-21 | 1973-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-21 | 1976-10-21 | 1977-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-21 | 1980-10-21 | 1981-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |