US3695975A
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Apparatus for rapidly splicing a multitude of thermoplastic yarn ends
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A SUPPORT FRAME FOR THE YARN SPLICING APPARATUS IS PORTABLE AND ADAPTED TO BE SUSPENDED DIRECTLY ON THE RACK WHICH SUPPORTS THE BEAMS OF YARN WHOSE YARN ENDS ARE BEING FED INTO A CARPET TUFTING MACHINE. THE APPARATUS FRAME MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE BEAM RACK AT THE LOCATION OF A SPENT BEAM WHICH IS BE REMOVED FROM THE RACK AND REPLACED BY A FULL BEAM. THE SPLICING APPARATUS HAS MEANS FOR ALIGNING AND SECURING THE YARN ENDS TRAILING FROM THE CARPET WITH A LIKE NUMBER OF YARN ENDS ON A FULL BEAM AND A RADIANT HEAT SPLICING CARRIAGE IS PROPELLED ACROSS A GUIDE TRACK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ENDS TO BE FUSED OR SPLICED. D R A W I N G
Inventors
- 👤 Willie Vincent Williams
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2026-11-03 02:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H69/00; B65H69/08; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31; B65H2701/38
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |