US3722436A
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Garment working machine
Assignee: MC KEE BUTTON CO
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Filing: 1971-02-23
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A machine for performing a work operation on a garment, for example, a button sewing operation, including a frame, a button sewing machine on the frame and improved means for indexing the garment past the button sewing machine in a precise predetermined relationship. The indexing machine includes first adjustable clamping means and second adjustable clamping means and carriage means for moving the clamping means predetermined increments from a first position to a second position to permit buttons to be sewn on the garment at spaced intervals between said two positions corresponding to said predetermined increments.
Inventors
- 👤 J Strouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:18
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B35/00; D05B35/12; D05B33/00; D05B33/003; D05B41/00; D05D; D05D2207/00; D05D2207/02; D05D2207/04; D05D2303/00; D05D2303/12; D05D2303/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
In a machine for performing a work operation on a garment including a frame, garment working means, on the frame, and means on the framE for moving the garment past the garment working means, the improvement comprising said garment moving means including first clamping means for clampingly engaging a garment at one end, second clamping means for engaging the garment at a remote place, said first clamping means including a stop for establishing a first position from which work to be performed on the garment is gaged, and a pivoted lever carriage means for moving the clamping means predetermined increments from a first position to a second position to permit work to be performed on the garment at spaced intervals between said first and second positions corresponding to the said predetermined increments, said carriage means including longitudinally extending support rods for carrying the first clamping means, drive means comprising a motor and a clutch for moving same, with chain means connected between the clutch and first clamping means and indexing means cooperating with the drive means for moving the carriage means and the clamping means said predetermined increments, said indexing means including an indexing rod carrying stops selectively engaged by said pivoted lever and released therefrom at the end of a work operation, said first and second clamping means including adjustably mounted guides for gaging the distance from the front edge of the garment to the work places on the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
In a machine for performing a work operation on a garment including a frame, garment working means, on the frame, and means on the framE for moving the garment past the garment working means, the improvement comprising said garment moving means including first clamping means for clampingly engaging a garment at one end, second clamping means for engaging the garment at a remote place, said first clamping means including a stop for establishing a first position from which work to be performed on the garment is gaged, and a pivoted lever carriage means for moving the clamping means predetermined increments from a first position to a second position to permit work to be performed on the garment at spaced intervals between said first and second positions corresponding to the said predetermined increments, said carriage means including longitudinally extending support rods for carrying the first clamping means, drive means comprising a motor and a clutch for moving same, with chain means connected between the clutch and first clamping means and indexing means cooperating with the drive means for moving the carriage means and the clamping means said predetermined increments, said indexing means including an indexing rod carrying stops selectively engaged by said pivoted lever and released therefrom at the end of a work operation, said first and second clamping means including adjustably mounted guides for gaging the distance from the front edge of the garment to the work places on the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A machine as in claim 1 including a stacker on the frame for receiving finished garments after the work operation has been completed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A machine as in claim 2 including pneumatic transfer means for positioning a garment on the stacker, said transfer means being operative upon release of the garment by the clamping means upon positioning of the garment at said second position and completion of the last sewing operation on the garment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A machine as in claim 3 wherein the garment working means is a sewing machine, and a button loader and aligner mechanism is associated with said sewing machine for properly positioning a button so that it can be sewn in place at spaced intervals on the garment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine as in claim 1 wherein said first clamping means includes a second adjustably mounted guide for gaging the distance from the end of the garment to the first work place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine as in claim 5 wherein each of the guides includes an adjustment plate having slots therein for adjustably securing said plate on the respective clamping means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A machine as in claim 1 wherein the indexing rod is externally threaded and the stops are adjustably connected to the indexing rod by internal threading and lock means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A machine as in claim 1 wherein the pivoted lever is pivoted about two axes so as to be movable toward and away from engage-ment with the stops on the indexing rod and movable toward and away from a switch mechanism for actuating same.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |