US3564738A
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Method and apparatus for arranging an article of laundry to a planar form
Assignee: American Electronic Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-06
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARRANGING A FLEXIBLE ARTICLE, SUCH AS A TOWEL, NAPKIN, SHEET OR THE LIKE, WHICH IS HEAPED IN RANDOM CONFIGURATION, TO A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR FORM. THE METHOD AND APPARATUS INCLUDES HOLDING THE ARTICLE AT A POINT OF SINGLE THICKNESS AND APPLYING A CURRENT OF AIR ACROSS THE SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE IN ALL RADIAL DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOLDING POINT. THE FLOW OF THE CURRENT OF AIR OVER THE SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE COMPLETELY UNFOLDS THE ARTICLE UNTIL THE ARTICLE LIES IN SUBSTANTIALLY A SINGLE PLANE.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Batzdorff
- 👤 Amotz Frenkel
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-28 06:56
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F67/00; D06F67/04
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |