US3562866A
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Density control for a textile lap former
Assignee: Crompton and Knowles Corp
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Filing: 1968-10-23
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A LAP FORMING APPARATUS IN WHICH LOOSE FIBERS ARE STUFFED INTO AN ENCLOSURE BY STUFFING ROLLS WHICH ARE DRIVEN BY A VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR. THE FIBERS ARE DRAWN FROM THE OTHER END OF THE ENCLOSURE AND FORMED INTO A LAP. UNIFORMITY OF THE LAP IS CONTROLLED BY MEASURING THE AVERAGE DENSITY OF THE FIBERS IN THE ENCLSOURE BY PHOTOELECTRIC MEANS. VARIATIONS IN THE FIBER DENSITY PRODUCE A SIGNAL TO CONTROL THE VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR AND THUS VARY THE RATE AT WHICH FIBERS ARE STUFFED INTO THE ENCLOSURE TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM FIBER DENSITY.
Inventors
- 👤 James Houston Roberson
- 👤 Robert Joseph Poterala
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2026-10-31 00:48
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G23/00; D01G23/02; D01G23/04
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |