US3713408A
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Seaming textile articles
Assignee: Detexomat Ltd
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Filing: 1969-07-15
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1989-07-15
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprises means for supporting an article for seaming which comprises a front uncurler assembly arranged to support forward portions of the article to be seamed, and to uncurl curled edge portions of the article prior to seaming and a rear support assembly arranged to support rearward portions of the article; the portions to be seamed together extend between the uncurler assembly and the rear support assembly in the operation of the apparatus and the two assemblies are movable between rearward positions in which the article is loaded onto the support assemblies and forward positions in which the article is fed for seaming. The apparatus also comprises means for applying tension between the front and rear support assemblies and thus to the portions of the article to be seamed, and means for correcting misalignment between the edge portions to be seamed.
Inventors
- 👤 L Deeks
- 👤 M Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:30
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B27/00; D05B27/10; D05B27/18; D05B27/185; D05B35/00; D05B35/10; D05B35/105; D05D; D05D2207/00; D05D2207/05; D05D2207/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together, the supporting means comprising i. a rear support assembly arranged to support rearward poRtions of the article to be seamed while forward portions thereof are seamed, and ii. a front support assembly arranged to support forward portions of the article so that the portions to be seamed together extend between the two support assemblies and the front support assembly comprising a device adapted to uncurl curled edge portions for seaming together said edge portions, and c. means for moving the two support assemblies between rearward positions in which the article is loaded onto the support assemblies and forward positions in which the article is fed for seaming.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together, the supporting means comprising i. a rear support assembly arranged to support rearward poRtions of the article to be seamed while forward portions thereof are seamed, and ii. a front support assembly arranged to support forward portions of the article so that the portions to be seamed together extend between the two support assemblies and the front support assembly comprising a device adapted to uncurl curled edge portions for seaming together said edge portions, and c. means for moving the two support assemblies between rearward positions in which the article is loaded onto the support assemblies and forward positions in which the article is fed for seaming.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together, the supporting means comprising i. a rear support assembly arranged to support rearward poRtions of the article to be seamed while forward portions thereof are seamed, and ii. a front support assembly arranged to support forward portions of the article so that the portions to be seamed together extend between the two support assemblies and the front support assembly comprising a device adapted to uncurl curled edge portions for seaming together said edge portions, and c. means for moving the two support assemblies between rearward positions in which the article is loaded onto the support assemblies and forward positions in which the article is fed for seaming.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together, the supporting means comprising i. a rear support assembly arranged to support rearward poRtions of the article to be seamed while forward portions thereof are seamed, and ii. a front support assembly arranged to support forward portions of the article so that the portions to be seamed together extend between the two support assemblies and the front support assembly comprising a device adapted to uncurl curled edge portions for seaming together said edge portions, and c. means for moving the two support assemblies between rearward positions in which the article is loaded onto the support assemblies and forward positions in which the article is fed for seaming.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 comprising means for applying tension between the front and rear support assemblies and thus to the portions of the article to be seamed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the correcting means is adapted to cause varying resistance to be applied to respective feeding movements of the portions of the article to be seamed together to correct misalignment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the supporting means is arranged to support the portions to be seamed together in a generally upright plane for seaming.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the support assemblies comprise impaling pins and the material of the article is held in the front and rear support assemblies during movement from the rearward positions to the forward positions by the impaling pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a sewing machine adapted to provide the seam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the sewing machine comprises a needle head and opposed rollers adapted to feed material to be sewed to the needle head.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a thermal seamer adapted to provide the seam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, comprising means for applying adhesive to provide the seam.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
90 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the uncurler device comprises two opposed members adapted for a garment edge portion to move relative to the uncurler device between said members to uncurl the edge portion, and one of said members comprises a plough edge portion adapted in said relative movement to plough against the curled edge portion to uncurl it, said plough edge portion extending where its ploughing action terminates in a direction which does not diverge away from the general direction of said relative movement where said ploughing action terminates.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together the supporting means comprising a frame assembly and c. means for moving the frame assembly between a plurality of stations, so that an article may be loaded onto the supporting means at one station while an article previously loaded at another station is being seamed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
83 words
Apparatus adapted for use in seaming textile articles comprising a. means for supporting an article for seaming, b. means for correcting in the operation of the apparatus misalignment occuring between portions of the article to be seamed together the supporting means comprising a frame assembly and c. means for moving the frame assembly between a plurality of stations, so that an article may be loaded onto the supporting means at one station while an article previously loaded at another station is being seamed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein there are two stations only.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |