US3596481A
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Beam dyeing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-28
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A pressure chamber rotatably supports internally a removable perforated tubular beam about which fabric to be treated is wrapped. The hollow beam is provided with a propeller rigidly mounted coaxially within the beam and is adapted to rotate the beam under the pressure of a dyeing liquid pumped therethrough. The dye beam is supported at one end by a rotary seal communicating with a conduit connected to a pump and at its other end by a hinged gate mounted to swing in proximity with a hinged hatch. A dolly having a cantilevered and hydraulically operated cradle is mounted on tracks for movement in and out of the vessel when the hatch is open to replace dye beams.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold R Wilcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:38
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B5/00; D06B5/12; D06B5/22; D06B2700/00; D06B2700/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus, comprising a. a pressure chamber having an access opening formed therein, b. a door for closing said opening, c. a dye beam mountable in said chamber, d. first bearing means at one end of said chamber for rotatably supporting one end of said beam, e. second bearing means movably mounted at said opening for rotatably supporting the opposite end of said beam, and, f. loading means external of said chamber for transferring said beam into and out of said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus, comprising a. a pressure chamber having an access opening formed therein, b. a door for closing said opening, c. a dye beam mountable in said chamber, d. first bearing means at one end of said chamber for rotatably supporting one end of said beam, e. second bearing means movably mounted at said opening for rotatably supporting the opposite end of said beam, and, f. loading means external of said chamber for transferring said beam into and out of said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said loading means includes a dolly movable to and away from said chamber and a cantilevered tray mounted to said dolly for supporting said beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Textile dyeing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said beam is hollow and the walls thereof are perforated and piping means for delivering fluid into one end of said beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus according to claim 3 including propellers coaxially mounted in fixed position within said beam for causing rotation of said beam in reaction to the flow of said fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Textile dyeing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second bearing means includes rollers, a hinged support for said rollers mounted to said chamber in proximity to said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus according to claim 5 including a screw clamp mounted to said support and coaxial with said beam for tightening said beam in position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Textile-dyeing apparatus according to claim 2 including lifting means mounting said tray to said dolly for raising and lowering said tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dye beam, comprising a. a tubular cylinder open at one end and closed at the other, b. the cylindrical walls of said beam being perforated, c. propeller blades mounted in fixed position within said cylinder adjacent the open end of said cylinder and coaxial with said cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dye beam, comprising a. a tubular cylinder open at one end and closed at the other, b. the cylindrical walls of said beam being perforated, c. propeller blades mounted in fixed position within said cylinder adjacent the open end of said cylinder and coaxial with said cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dye beam according to claim 8 including baffle means disposed between said blades and the open end of said beam for directing fluid outwardly of said beam.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |