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US3717246A
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Method and apparatus for manufacturing fabrics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING BY HAND A FABRIC WITH A DECORATIVE TUFTED PILE DESIGN ON EACH FACE. A PATTERN DEVICE IS AFFIXED TO A HEXAGONAL FABRIC MODULE AND SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF YARN LACED AROUND THE DEVICE AND INTO THE FABRIC, EACH LAYER ENCLOSING THE ONE BEFORE. THE LAYERS ARE CUT LENGTHWISE ADJACENT TO EACH FACE OF THE FABRIC MODULE, PERMITTING THE STRANDS OF YARN TO STAND UPRIGHT, AND THE PATTERN DEVICE IS REMOVED. THE MODULE IS THEN JOINED TO OTHER SIMILARLY PREPARED MODULES TO FORM A FINISHED PRODUCT, SUCH AS A RUG, BLANKET OR PILLOW.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cuddeback
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 13:21
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C1/00; D05C1/08
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |