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US3951282A
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Method for feeding fibers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-20
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1994-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A system is provided for accurately positioning bales of fibrous material in relation to a mechanical means for transporting fibers from said bales to the hoppers of fiber feeders.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex Jacques Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:50
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G7/00; D01G7/06; D01G7/08; D01G13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An improved method for feeding fibers from bales of fibers to the hopper of a fiber feeding machine, said method comprising: a. Defining a bale assembly area adjacent the hopper and extending longitudinally therefrom, b. Determining a precise location within the assembly area for each of a plurality of bales, c. Supporting each of said bales and mechanically confining each said supported bale within a space corresponding substantially to one of said precise locations within said bale assembly area, d. Coordinating the location of said confined bales within the assembly area with the movement of an automatically operated machine for plucking fibers from said bales, e. Automatically and selectively moving said machine for plucking fibers to a position above any said precise bale location within the assembly area, and plucking a given amount of fibers from said bale confined thereat, f. Automatically moving said machine for plucking fibers from said bale with the fiber plucked therefrom to said hopper and depositing said given amount of fibers in the hopper, and g. Repeating steps e and f.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An improved method for feeding fibers from bales of fibers to the hopper of a fiber feeding machine, said method comprising: a. Defining a bale assembly area adjacent the hopper and extending longitudinally therefrom, b. Determining a precise location within the assembly area for each of a plurality of bales, c. Supporting each of said bales and mechanically confining each said supported bale within a space corresponding substantially to one of said precise locations within said bale assembly area, d. Coordinating the location of said confined bales within the assembly area with the movement of an automatically operated machine for plucking fibers from said bales, e. Automatically and selectively moving said machine for plucking fibers to a position above any said precise bale location within the assembly area, and plucking a given amount of fibers from said bale confined thereat, f. Automatically moving said machine for plucking fibers from said bale with the fiber plucked therefrom to said hopper and depositing said given amount of fibers in the hopper, and g. Repeating steps e and f.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said precise location within the assembly area for each of a plurality of bales is confined to longitudinally successive uniformly dimensioned spaces in each of two parallel rows extending longitudinally through the assembly area from said hopper, each of said spaces being dimensioned to accommodate a bale.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the spaces in each of said rows are arranged in end to end relationship with respect to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein fibers are fed from bales of fibers to the hoppers of a plurality of fiber feeding machines and wherein the bale assembly area is adjacent the hoppers of the fiber feeding machines and extends longitudinally therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein said precise location within the assembly area for each of a plurality of bales is confined to longitudinally successive uniformly dimensioned spaces in each of two parallel rows extending longitudinally through the assembly area from each of said hoppers, each of said spaces being dimensioned to accommodate a bale.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein the spaces in each of said rows are arranged in end to end relationship with respect to each other.
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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |