US3852980A
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Apparatus for printing and/or dyeing of high pile webs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A system for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web wherein dye is applied to the pile side of the carpet and then the carpet is introduced into a steamer in a position, in which the pile side of the carpet faces downwardly. The carpet remains in this position at least during a first period of its passage through the steamer.
Inventors
- 👤 P Zimmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:23
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/003; B41F17/005; B41F23/00; B41F23/04; B41F23/0403; B41F23/0423; B41F23/0426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side only of a carpet, a steamer positioned downstream of said dye applying means for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and means provided at least along a first zone of the passage of said carpet through said steamer for maintaining said carpet in a position with said pile side thereof facing downwardly.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side only of a carpet, a steamer positioned downstream of said dye applying means for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and means provided at least along a first zone of the passage of said carpet through said steamer for maintaining said carpet in a position with said pile side thereof facing downwardly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, further comprising means for horizontally guiding said carpet between said means for applying dye and said inlet of the steamer, the distance between said means for applying dye and said inlet being essentially equal to the length of the steamer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a follower belt provided with vertical needles which support said carpet in its upside down position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device in accordance with claim 3, wherein said needles are arranged at irregular mutual distances which correspond to a Gaussian nomogram.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 3, wherein said follower belt comprises support beams which extend horizontally and transverse to the direction of advance of said follower belt and which supporT said needles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 5, wherein said support beams are hinged to each other to form an endless chain which is supported between two pairs of guide rollers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device in accordance with claim 6, wherein the tips of said needles extend to a plane tangential to the outer diameter of said guide rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 5, wherein said support beams are bent upwardly at both ends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device in accordance with claim 3, wherein each of said needles has a slim tip part of a first diameter and a base part of greater diameter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 3, further comprising a heater means for heating said follower belt before its entrance into said steamer to a temperature higher than the temperature within said steamer.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side of a carpet, a steamer for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and means for horizontally guiding said carpet between said means for applying dye and said inlet of the steamer, the distance between said means for applying dye and said inlet being essentially equal to the length of the steamer.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side of a carpet, a steamer for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and means for horizontally guiding said carpet between said means for applying dye and said inlet of the steamer, the distance between said means for applying dye and said inlet being essentially equal to the length of the steamer.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
68 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side of a carpet, a steamer for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and a follower belt provided with vertical needles which support said carpet in its upside down position.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
68 words
A device for printing and/or dyeing pile web, in particular high pile web, said device comprising means for applying dye to the pile side of a carpet, a steamer for treating said carpet after receipt of said dye, means for turning said carpet upside down at the inlet into said steamer, and a follower belt provided with vertical needles which support said carpet in its upside down position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device in accordance with claim 12, wherein said needles are arranged at irregular mutual distances which correspond to a Gaussian nomogramm.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 12, wherein said follower belt comprises support beams which extend horizontally and transverse to the direction of advance of said follower belt and which support said needles.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 14, wherein said support beams are hinged to each other to form an endless chain which is supported between two pairs of guide rollers.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device in accordance with claim 15, wherein the tips of said needles extend to a plane tangential to the outer diameter of said guide rollers.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 14, wherein said support beams are bent upwardly at both ends thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device in accordance with claim 12, wherein each of said needles has a slim tip part of a first diameter and a base part of greater diameter.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 12, further comprising a heater means for heating said follower belt before its entrance into said steamer to a temperature higher than the temperature within said steamer.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |