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Testing device for stretchable fabric under simulated body stresses
Assignee: Cluett Peabody and Co Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-27
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-11-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and related method for testing and recording distention characteristics of stretchable fabrics or garments under simulated body stresses and more particularly knitted Tshirts and briefs. A pair of fabric carrying members are moved by a variable force to simulate body stresses on the T-shirt or brief. Distention over the range of the variable force is recorded automatically.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman J Joy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:17
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06H; D06H3/00; D06H3/16; G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/08; G01N3/14; G01N33/00; G01N33/0078; G01N33/0086; G01N2203/00; G01N2203/003; G01N2203/0032; G01N2203/0033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatuus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a controlled variable increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, a recording means for recording a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the controlled variably increasing force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatuus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a controlled variable increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, a recording means for recording a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the controlled variably increasing force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 with the force applying means including a beam arranged for constant controlled movement about a pivot from a horizontal position toward a generally vertical position, and a weight connected operatively to the fabric carrying means freely slidable on said beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 2 with the recording means comprising a scribe fixed to the weight, a chart mounted for engagement by the scribe to indicate distention characteristics of the fabric article as the pivot means causes the movement of the weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 3 with means for vibrating the scribe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 4 with means for first distending the fabric article without the scribe in contact with the chart and then distending the fabric article with the scribe in contact with the chart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 2 with the fabric carrying means comprising a pair of fabric carrying members, the weight connected operatively to the fabric carrying members, the recording means recording a measure of distance separating the fabric carrying members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 6 with the fabric carrying members comprising a pair of plates, each of the plates having a convex side, the fabric article a garment with a torso portion, the plates being disposed with their convex sides outward for receiving thereover the torso portion whereby the convex sides cause the torso portion to distend as the plates are separated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 7 for testing and recording distention characteristics of a T-shirt under a simulated body movement stress, with the frame provided with a yoke shaped shoulder form to support the T-shirt, the plates being disposed to receive thereover a torso portion of the T-shirt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 8 with a plurality of sets of the plates and each of the sets a different size.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 with a frame, the fabric carrying members connected operatively to the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 10 with moving means connected operatively between the fabric carrying members and the weight for moving the fabric carrying members, the moving means comprising a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and each connected respectively to one of the pair of fabric carrying members, a pinion mounted rotatably on the frame to engage drivingly both of the racks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 11 with a cable windable about the pinion, the cable attached to the weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 6 with the fabric carrying members provided with means for engaging girthwise a waist encircling band of a pair of briefs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 6 with the fabric carrying members provided with means for engaging outwardly lateral portions of a pair of briefs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 14 with a weight positionable in the crotch of the pair of briefs.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the method comprising steps of: providing fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, applying a controlled variably increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, recording a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the variable force.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the method comprising steps of: providing fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, applying a controlled variably increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, recording a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the variable force.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 16 and providing the variable force by means of a weight connected operatively to the fabric carrying means, providing a beam arranged for movement of the weight thereon, pivoting the beam to cause movement of the weight under gravity from a generally horizontal position toward a vertical position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 17 and providing fabric carrying members as the fabric carrying means, recording a measure of distance separating the fabric carrying members as the measure of the fabric article''s distention.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of stretchable fabrics under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a rigid frame, a pair of fabric carrying members mounted on said frame for movement to distend a fabric article carried thereby, moving means mounted on said frame for separating said fabric carrying members in response to a force applied thereto and including a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and fixed respectively to said pair of fabric carrying members as well as a pinion mounted rotatably on said frame to engage drivingly both said racks, means for applying a variable force to said moving means, and recording means coupled to said means for applying a variable force for recording the distance separating said fabric carrying members in relation to application of said variable force.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of stretchable fabrics under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a rigid frame, a pair of fabric carrying members mounted on said frame for movement to distend a fabric article carried thereby, moving means mounted on said frame for separating said fabric carrying members in response to a force applied thereto and including a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and fixed respectively to said pair of fabric carrying members as well as a pinion mounted rotatably on said frame to engage drivingly both said racks, means for applying a variable force to said moving means, and recording means coupled to said means for applying a variable force for recording the distance separating said fabric carrying members in relation to application of said variable force.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
66 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 19 in which said means for applying a variable force to said moving means comprises a weight, a cable wound about said pinion and attached to said weight, a beam pivotally connected to said frame and supporting said weight for movement along said beam, and means for pivoting said beam to permit movement of said weight therealong under gravity.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 20 in which said recording means comprises a scribe fixed to said weight, and a chart mounted on said frame for engagement by said scribe to indicate distention characteristics of the fabric article as said beam is pivoted to allow movement of said weight.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 21 for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable T-shirt, the frame provided with a yoke shaped shoulder form to support the T-shirt, the fabric carrying members provided with convex outer surfces to simulate torso action of a wearer.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for testing and recordiNg distention characteristics of stretchable fabrics under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a rigid frame having a pair of fabric carrying members movably mounted thereon for movement to distend a fabric article, a weight mounted for movement with respect to said frame, means mounted on said frame and having said weight connected thereto for separating said fabric carrying members in response to movement of said weight and including a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and fixed respectively to said pair of fabric carrying members as well as a pinion mounted rotatably on said frame to engage drivingly both said racks and a cable wound about said pinion and connected to said weight, means for controlling movement of said weight, and recording means coupled to said weight for recording the distance separating said fabric carrying members in relation to the path of movement of said weight.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for testing and recordiNg distention characteristics of stretchable fabrics under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a rigid frame having a pair of fabric carrying members movably mounted thereon for movement to distend a fabric article, a weight mounted for movement with respect to said frame, means mounted on said frame and having said weight connected thereto for separating said fabric carrying members in response to movement of said weight and including a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and fixed respectively to said pair of fabric carrying members as well as a pinion mounted rotatably on said frame to engage drivingly both said racks and a cable wound about said pinion and connected to said weight, means for controlling movement of said weight, and recording means coupled to said weight for recording the distance separating said fabric carrying members in relation to the path of movement of said weight.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 23 in which said means for controlling movement of said weight comprises a beam connected pivotally to said frame and supporting said weight for movement along said beam, and means for pivoting said beam to permit movement of said weight therealong under gravity.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 24 in which said recording means comprises a scribe fixed to said weight, and a chart mounted on said frame for engagement by said scribe to indicate distention characteristics of the fabric article as said beam is pivoted to allow movement of said weight.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 25 for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable T-shirt, the frame provided with a yoke shaped shoulder form to support the T-shirt, the fabric carrying members provided with convex outer surfaces to simulate torso action of a wearer.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for testing and indicating distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a controlled variably increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, an indicating means for indicating a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the controlled variably increasing force.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for testing and indicating distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a controlled variably increasing force to move the fabric carrying means, an indicating means for indicating a measure of the fabric article''s distention in relation to the controlled variably increasing force.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 27 with the force applying means including a beam arranged for constant controlled movement about a pivot from a horizontal position toward a generally vertical position, and a weight connected operatively to the fabric carrying means freely slidable on said beam.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 28 with the fabric carrying means comprising a pair of fabric carrying members, the weight connected operatively to the fabric carrying members, the indicating means indicating a measure of distance separating the fabric carrying members.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 29 with the fabric carrying members comprising a pair of plates, each of the plates having a convex side, the fabric article a garment with a torso portion, the plates being disposed with their convex sides outward for receiving thereover the torso portion whereby the convex sides cause the torso portion to distend as the plates are separated.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 29 with a frame, the fabric carrying members connected operatively to the frame.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 31 with moving means connected operatively between the fabric carrying members and the weight for moving the fabric carrying members, the moving means comprising a pair of racks disposed in face to face relationship and each connected respectively to one of the pair of fabric carrying members, a pinion mounted rotatably on the frame to engage drivingly both of the racks.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body mOvement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a variable force to move the fabric carrying means, a weight connected operatively to the fabrice carrying means, a beam arranged for movement of the weight thereon, pivot means for pivoting the beam to cause movement of the weight under gravity, a scribe carried by said weight, a chart for recording movements of said scribe upon movement of said weight, means operatively interconnecting said fabric carrying means and said weight, and vibrator means connected to said interconnecting means to free said interconnecting means from frictional binding forces, whereby said scribe will smoothly record movement of said weight upon said beam.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body mOvement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article, a force applying means for applying a variable force to move the fabric carrying means, a weight connected operatively to the fabrice carrying means, a beam arranged for movement of the weight thereon, pivot means for pivoting the beam to cause movement of the weight under gravity, a scribe carried by said weight, a chart for recording movements of said scribe upon movement of said weight, means operatively interconnecting said fabric carrying means and said weight, and vibrator means connected to said interconnecting means to free said interconnecting means from frictional binding forces, whereby said scribe will smoothly record movement of said weight upon said beam.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus accordingly to claim 33 which includes: a frame, a spring attached to said frame, means for attaching said vibrator means to said spring, said interconnecting means includes a chain between said fabric carrying means and said weight, and said vibrator means is connected to said chain.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article a force applying means for applying a variable force to move the fabric carrying means, a recording means for recording a measure of the fabric articles distention in relation to the variable force, a beam arranged for movement of the weight thereon, pivot means for pivoting the beam to cause movement of the weight under gravity, a scribe fixed to said weight, and a chart mounted for engagement by the scribe to indicate distention characteristics of the fabric article as the pivot means causes movement of the weight.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for testing and recording distention characteristics of a stretchable fabric article under a simulated body movement stress, the apparatus comprising in combination: a fabric carrying means arranged for movement to distend the fabric article a force applying means for applying a variable force to move the fabric carrying means, a recording means for recording a measure of the fabric articles distention in relation to the variable force, a beam arranged for movement of the weight thereon, pivot means for pivoting the beam to cause movement of the weight under gravity, a scribe fixed to said weight, and a chart mounted for engagement by the scribe to indicate distention characteristics of the fabric article as the pivot means causes movement of the weight.
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