US3583698A
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Ply separating module
Assignee: Cluett Peabody and Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-06
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A device and method of lifting one cloth sheet from a stack of many sheets, using two angular needles on which the fabric is caused to ride as the two needles are pushed into the cloth, and a skiving needle which pierces one ply and holds that ply while the device is backed away from the stack and moved to another location.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth O Morton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
Apparatus for separating a single ply from a stack comprising: a ceiling; two lifting needles disposed on the ceiling and angled with respect to the ceiling; a skiving needle disposed generally horizontally with respect to the ceiling; and means for moving the skiving needle between the lifting needles and generally horizontally with respect to the ceiling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus for separating a single ply from a stack comprising: a ceiling; two lifting needles disposed on the ceiling and angled with respect to the ceiling; a skiving needle disposed generally horizontally with respect to the ceiling; and means for moving the skiving needle between the lifting needles and generally horizontally with respect to the ceiling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ceiling is adjustable toward and away from the skiving needle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including means for moving the skiving needle down and away from the ceiling and generally toward the points of the lifting needles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including a generally U-shaped receiver, having a through hole adapted to receive the sliding skiving needle and located on one leg of the U.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ceiling comprises a rounded surface approximately the same width as the skiving needle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 4 including means for moving the receiver, simultaneously with the movement of the skiving needle, away from the ceiling and toward the points of the lifting needles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3176979A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |