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Friction falsetwist device
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1974-12-26
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1994-12-26
Abstract
Abstract In a false twist friction aggregate, the friction discs are of differing diameters, permitting more flexibility in selecting twist and tension levels.
Inventors
- 👤 Jing-Peir Yu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:52
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/02; D02G1/04; D02G1/08; D02G1/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a friction aggregate wherein at least three substantially parallel shafts are grouped around a yarn path extending from the inlet end to the outlet end of said aggregate, each said shaft supporting and driving at least one disc interleaved between discs on each of said other shafts, the disc diameters being large enough with respect to the spacing between said shafts that a yarn passing through said aggregate from inlet to outlet will follow a tortuous path as said yarn contacts and is deflected by successive discs, the improvement wherein a first of said discs has a smaller diameter than at least one other of said discs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a friction aggregate wherein at least three substantially parallel shafts are grouped around a yarn path extending from the inlet end to the outlet end of said aggregate, each said shaft supporting and driving at least one disc interleaved between discs on each of said other shafts, the disc diameters being large enough with respect to the spacing between said shafts that a yarn passing through said aggregate from inlet to outlet will follow a tortuous path as said yarn contacts and is deflected by successive discs, the improvement wherein a first of said discs has a smaller diameter than at least one other of said discs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aggregate defined in claim 1, wherein said first of said discs is nearer the inlet end of said aggregate than said at least one other of said discs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aggregate defined in claim 1, wherein said first of said discs is nearer the outlet end of said aggregate than said at least one other of said discs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The aggregate defined in claim 1, wherein a plurality of said discs have smaller diameters than said at least one other of said discs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aggregate defined in claim 4, wherein said plurality of said discs comprises discs of different diameters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The aggregate defined in claim 1, wherein the diameters of said discs increase in more than one step from a smallest value near the inlet end of said aggregate to a maximum value at a subsequent disc nearer the outlet end of said aggregate.
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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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |