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Weft storage device

Assignee: Draper Corp
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1992-01-24
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Abstract

Abstract A weft storage device for shuttleless looms having a stationary source of weft supply which includes an elongated air passage device defining a weft chamber through which air is directed to temporarily store a pre-measured length of weft under tension prior to its insertion into a shed of warp threads.

Inventors

  • 👤 J Budzyna

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 21:35
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D47/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 126 words
An improved structure for storing successively predetermined lengths of textile yarn to be inserted into the sheds formed between cooperating warp yarns, said structure comprising: a. means defining an elongated air passage having a single source of compressed air directed therein and within which a loop of yarn can be formed and stored for weft insertion into a shed; b. means on said elongated air passage defining means forming inlet and outlet ports thorugh which yarn can enter into and exit from said air passage respectively; and c. air flow dividing means disposed within said elongated air passage creating a separate air passage in the vicinity of each inlet and outlet port means which is of smaller cross-sectional area than that of said elongated air passage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 126 words
An improved structure for storing successively predetermined lengths of textile yarn to be inserted into the sheds formed between cooperating warp yarns, said structure comprising: a. means defining an elongated air passage having a single source of compressed air directed therein and within which a loop of yarn can be formed and stored for weft insertion into a shed; b. means on said elongated air passage defining means forming inlet and outlet ports thorugh which yarn can enter into and exit from said air passage respectively; and c. air flow dividing means disposed within said elongated air passage creating a separate air passage in the vicinity of each inlet and outlet port means which is of smaller cross-sectional area than that of said elongated air passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 25 words
The improved structure according to claim 1 wherein said inlet and outlet ports are angularly disposed relative to the longitudinal extent of said air passage.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3395737A Cited
CH477581A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-06-04 1976-12-04 1977-06-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-06-04 1980-12-04 1981-06-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-06-04 1984-12-04 1985-06-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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