US3618546A
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Garment stacking apparatus
Assignee: Automated Components Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-01
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-04-01
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure describes an apparatus for removing garments from a sewing machine after the sewing operation has been completed and stacking the garments thus removed in a predetermined place. Once the garment passes the sewing portion of the sewing machine, a sensor may be provided to activate means to remove the garment from the sewing machine and which also may activate means to sever the thread. The garment is then brought onto a pair of doors which when opened allow the garment to fall through and be deposited in a stack which can then be conveniently moved for further operations.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Preston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:06
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B41/00; D05B65/00; D05B73/00; D05B73/04; D05B73/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In combination with a sewing machine, means for transferring a garment from the sewing machine to a preselected station which comprises: a. a support base; b. means adjacent said support base for receiving the garment; c. movable means above said receiving means, said movable means comprising a reciprocating member and one or more rolling members attached to the end thereof, said rolling member being freely rotatable when moved in a direction toward said support base and being nonrotatable when moved in a direction toward said receiving means such that said rolling member moves freely onto said support base when travelling in a direction toward said support base and drags a garment from said support base onto said receiving means when travelling in a direction toward said receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination with a sewing machine, means for transferring a garment from the sewing machine to a preselected station which comprises: a. a support base; b. means adjacent said support base for receiving the garment; c. movable means above said receiving means, said movable means comprising a reciprocating member and one or more rolling members attached to the end thereof, said rolling member being freely rotatable when moved in a direction toward said support base and being nonrotatable when moved in a direction toward said receiving means such that said rolling member moves freely onto said support base when travelling in a direction toward said support base and drags a garment from said support base onto said receiving means when travelling in a direction toward said receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said rolling member rests on said support base when said reciprocating member is fully extended and rests on said receiving means when said reciprocating member is retracted.
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |