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Tenter frame assembly
Assignee: Lindauer Dornier GmbH
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Filing: 1969-10-17
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-10-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a clip chain assembly for tenter clips comprising a vertical guide rail, a plurality of connected tenter clips each supporting a clip table on one side of the guide rail, first guide roller means secured to each tenter clip and being supported by the guide rail, and second guide roller means mounted between the tenter clips and contacting the side of the guide rail facing away from the clip table.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Dornier
- 👤 Fritz Gageur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:38
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C55/00; B29C55/02; B29C55/10; B29C55/12; B29C55/16; B29C55/165; D; D06; D06C; D06C3/00; D06C3/02; D06C3/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A tenter frame assembly comprising a vertical guide rail, a plurality of connected tenter clips forming a clip chain, each supporting a clip table on one side of the guide rail, first guide roller means secured to each tenter clip in plane of gravity of the entire clip and being supported by the top of the guide rail at a greater height than said clip table, and second guide roller means mounted between the tenter clips and contacting the side of the guide rail facing away from the clip table.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tenter frame assembly comprising a vertical guide rail, a plurality of connected tenter clips forming a clip chain, each supporting a clip table on one side of the guide rail, first guide roller means secured to each tenter clip in plane of gravity of the entire clip and being supported by the top of the guide rail at a greater height than said clip table, and second guide roller means mounted between the tenter clips and contacting the side of the guide rail facing away from the clip table.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tenter frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the second guide roller means is mounted at the same height as the clip table.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tenter frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the first and second guide roller means are mounted vertically and horizontally, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tenter frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the guide rail has a U-shape over at least a portion thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tenter frame assembly according to claim 1 including chain links and link pins, strip means inserted between an upper chain link and the clip, the ends of said strip means engaging in lateral slots in said link pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 1 including a windowlike aperture in the clip body in which said first guide roller means is positioned.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly according to claim 1 including means whereby some of the first guide roller means are mounted higher than the others, and further including a resilient overhead rail abutting against said higher-mounted rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly according to claim 7, in which the resilient overhead rail is a band clamped at one side, and further including cover means for the clip chain.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tenter frame assembly according to claim 8 including resilient means biasing the overhead rail.
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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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |