US3774903A
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Apparatus for folding t-shirts
Assignee: Team Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-02
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1990-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A machine for folding a T-shirt neatly around a card with two longitudinal folds and two transverse folds and with a minimum of wrinkling. The longitudinal folds are made around an elongated form at a longitudinal folding station by laterally movable, longitudinal folding blades while the T-shirt is confined between two conveyors which move at different speeds to compensate for the drag of the longitudinal folding blades. Transverse folding blades at first and second transverse folding stations respectively form first and second transverse folds by inserting appropriate portions of the T-shirt between corresponding closely spaced conveyors. The T-shirt is confined at all points to prevent slippage and to prevent unfolding of previously formed folds. Pins adapted to penetrate part way through the card serve as a means for delivering the card to the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 C Sjoman
- 👤 C Wilson
- 👤 J Montoya
- 👤 C Bullett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/20; D; D06; D06F; D06F89/00; D06F89/02; B65H; B65H2404/00; B65H2404/20; B65H2404/26; B65H2404/261; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/937; Y10S493/938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In a folding machine, the combination of: an elongated form; first conveyor means on one side of and extend-ing longitudinally of said form and engageable with a first portion of an article to be folded for moving the article longitudinally of said form; folding means for folding the article around said form; second conveyor means extending longitudinally of said form and disposed on the opposite side of said form from said first conveyor means, and engageable with a second portion of the article, for moving the article longitudinally of said form; and means for driving said first and said second conveyor means at different speeds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a folding machine, the combination of: an elongated form; first conveyor means on one side of and extend-ing longitudinally of said form and engageable with a first portion of an article to be folded for moving the article longitudinally of said form; folding means for folding the article around said form; second conveyor means extending longitudinally of said form and disposed on the opposite side of said form from said first conveyor means, and engageable with a second portion of the article, for moving the article longitudinally of said form; and means for driving said first and said second conveyor means at different speeds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a folding machine, the combination of: a. an elongated form; b. first conveyor means on one side of and extending longitudinally of said form and engageable with a first portion of an article to be folded for moving the article longitudinally of said form; c. folding means for folding the article around said form; and d. second conveyor means extending longitudinally of said form and disposed on the opposite side of said form from said first conveyor means, and engageable with a second portion of the article, for moving the article longitudinally of said form, wherein said folding means includes longitudinally elongated, laterally movable folding blades mounted between said form and said second conveyor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a folding machine, the combination of: a. an elongated form; b. first conveyor means on one side of and extending longitudinally of said form and engageable with a first portion of an article to be folded for moving the article longitudinally of said form; c. folding means for folding the article around said form; and d. second conveyor means extending longitudinally of said form and disposed on the opposite side of said form from said first conveyor means, and engageable with a second portion of the article, for moving the article longitudinally of said form, wherein said folding means includes longitudinally elongated, laterally movable folding blades mounted between said form and said second conveyor means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A folding machine according to claim 2 including means for driving said second conveyor means at a higher speed than said first conveyor means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A folding machine as set forth in claim 3 wherein said form and said second conveyor means converge in the downstream direction.
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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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |