US3920124A
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Fabric roll sorting method
Assignee: Deering Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-09
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Method to sort rolls of fabric which have an insert located in one end of the fabric roll with at least two different types of indicia printed thereon to (1) indicate that the insert is in a position to be read and (2) indicate the desired disposition of the roll of fabric in which the insert is located.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Allen Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:38
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3412; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/18; B65H75/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method to sort rolls of material having an insert in one end with at least two sets of indicia on the insert: conveying a plurality of rolls of material past a detection station, scanning the insert to detect one set of indicia to allow a code reader to energize an actuator upon the detection of certain pre-determined information in the other set of indicia and reading the other set of indicia and energizing an actuator upon the reading of certain information of the other set of indicia.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method to sort rolls of material having an insert in one end with at least two sets of indicia on the insert: conveying a plurality of rolls of material past a detection station, scanning the insert to detect one set of indicia to allow a code reader to energize an actuator upon the detection of certain pre-determined information in the other set of indicia and reading the other set of indicia and energizing an actuator upon the reading of certain information of the other set of indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sets of indicia are wrapped around the insert in the roll of material prior to the scanning and reading of 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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |