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Label-feeding attachment
Assignee: GELLMAN IND Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-13
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A sewing machine attachment for working the bottom of a supply stack of labels so that the individual labels thereof are delivered, one at a time, to a sewing station. Each label is supplied folded in half and is delivered from an out-of-the-way supply station which, neither by obstruction nor otherwise, interferes with the sewing operation. Moreover, simultaneously with its delivery, an unfolding movement is produced in each label which greatly facilitates the placement of a garment or the like therein preparatory to sewing attachment thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Neal Parlatore
- 👤 Antonio Tomasello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:14
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B35/00; D05B35/06; D05B35/066; D05B33/00; D05B33/006; D05D; D05D2205/00; D05D2205/32; D05D2207/00; D05D2207/02; D05D2207/04; D05D2303/00; D05D2303/20; D05D2305/00; D05D2305/02; D05D2305/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In combination, a sewing machine having means defining a sewing station and a label-feeding attachment therefor, said attachment comprising a label supply station located in a laterally offset relation to said sewing station, storage means at said label supply station for plural labels of the type having folded portions representing a fold line defining one edge thereof, a track means defining a label path of movement from said label supply station to said sewing station, a label carrier operatively arranged for movement effective to transport a label along said track means, a holding member extending from said label carrier in said direction of said label path of movement effective to transport a label thereon in folded-over relation and with said fold line rearwardly disposed along said holding member, and label unfolding means located adjacent said track means at said sewing station effective to establish contact with said label fold line so as to produce unfolding movement in the upper of said label-folded portions, whereby there is facilitated positioning of a garment or the like within said unfolded label preparatory to the sewing attachment of said label.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In combination, a sewing machine having means defining a sewing station and a label-feeding attachment therefor, said attachment comprising a label supply station located in a laterally offset relation to said sewing station, storage means at said label supply station for plural labels of the type having folded portions representing a fold line defining one edge thereof, a track means defining a label path of movement from said label supply station to said sewing station, a label carrier operatively arranged for movement effective to transport a label along said track means, a holding member extending from said label carrier in said direction of said label path of movement effective to transport a label thereon in folded-over relation and with said fold line rearwardly disposed along said holding member, and label unfolding means located adjacent said track means at said sewing station effective to establish contact with said label fold line so as to produce unfolding movement in the upper of said label-folded portions, whereby there is facilitated positioning of a garment or the like within said unfolded label preparatory to the sewing attachment of said label.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A sewing machine label-feeding attachment as defined in claim 1 wherein said label-unfolding means comprises a surface operatively effective to cooperate with an adjacent surface of said label-carrier-holding member to engage said label therebetween in areas adjacent said fold line thereof so as to produce said unfolding movement in said one label portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A sewing machine label-feeding attachment as defined in claim 1 including a label-positioning means at said label supply station operatively arranged to coordinate with the movement of said label carrier to position the bottom label to permit unimpeded feeding movement of said bottom label away from said supply stack toward said sewing station.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sewing machine label-feeding attachment as defined in claim 2 including label-holding means at said label supply station and at said sewing station effective to apply a suction pressure upon a cooperating label thereat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sewing machine label-feeding attachment as defined in claim 4 wherein said track means is horizontally oriented and said label storage means is vertically oriented.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A sewing machine label-feeding attachment as defined in claim 5 including a label-separating blade at said label supply station operatively arranged in response to movement of said label carrier to enter said supply stack of labels so as to position the bottom label to permit unimpeded movement of said bottom label away from said supply stack toward said sewing station.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of dispensing labels from a supply stack thereof to remote sewing station preparatory to the sewing attachment thereof, said labels being of the type having folded portions presenting a fold line defining one edge thereof, said method comprising the steps of orienting said label supply stack vertically, successively positioning the then bottom label of said label supply stack so as to permit unimpeded feeding movement of the bottom-positioned label, and causing said feeding movement of said bottom-positioned label into said sewing station while simultaneously causing flattening in the area of said label coincident with said fold line, whereby said dispensed label partakes of unfolding movement to thereby facilitate the placement of a garment or the like therein.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of dispensing labels from a supply stack thereof to remote sewing station preparatory to the sewing attachment thereof, said labels being of the type having folded portions presenting a fold line defining one edge thereof, said method comprising the steps of orienting said label supply stack vertically, successively positioning the then bottom label of said label supply stack so as to permit unimpeded feeding movement of the bottom-positioned label, and causing said feeding movement of said bottom-positioned label into said sewing station while simultaneously causing flattening in the area of said label coincident with said fold line, whereby said dispensed label partakes of unfolding movement to thereby facilitate the placement of a garment or the like therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method of dispensing labels as defined in claim 7 including the step of applying a suction pressure against said bottom-positioned label while it is a part of said supply stack to facilitate positioning said label so as to permit unimpeded feeding movement of said bottom-positioned label toward said sewing station.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method of dispensing labels as defined in claim 8 including the further additional step of applying a holding suction pressure against said bottom-positioned label at the time of delivery thereof to said sewing station.
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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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |