US3996732A
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Spinning and twister ring assembly
Assignee: WHITINSVILLE SPINNING RING Co
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Filing: 1975-06-23
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1995-06-23
Abstract
Abstract Spinning and twister ring assembly including a bracket having a rod extending around a groove in the periphery of the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Foster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:58
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H7/00; D01H7/02; D01H7/52; D01H7/62; D01H7/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, the bracket being fastened to a horizontal surface and extending at least partly around the ring, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein a second bracket engages the diametrically-opposite portion of the ring, and wherein the rod extends between the two brackets and lies in the groove on one side of the ring, while a second rod joins the brackets and lies in the groove on the other side of the ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, the bracket being fastened to a horizontal surface and extending at least partly around the ring, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein a second bracket engages the diametrically-opposite portion of the ring, and wherein the rod extends between the two brackets and lies in the groove on one side of the ring, while a second rod joins the brackets and lies in the groove on the other side of the ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ring assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein a lubricant passage extends through the bracket and joins a lubricant passage in the ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ring assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the bracket embraces a substantial portion of the periphery of the ring, and wherein the bracket and ring are locked together in this portion by a tongue-and-groove inter-connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
111 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, the bracket being fastened to a vertical surface and embracing a portion of the ring facing the vertical surface, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein a second bracket embraces the diametrically-opposite portion of the ring, and wherein the rod joins the two brackets on one side of the ring, while another rod joins the two brackets on the other side of the ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, the bracket being fastened to a vertical surface and embracing a portion of the ring facing the vertical surface, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein a second bracket embraces the diametrically-opposite portion of the ring, and wherein the rod joins the two brackets on one side of the ring, while another rod joins the two brackets on the other side of the ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein the rod passes through a bore in an abutment formed on the bracket, the abutment being tapered to minimize the lateral extension of the bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
79 words
Spinning and twisting ring assembly, comprising a. a ring having an annular groove formed on its outer surface, b. a bracket adapted to be fastened to a spinning or twister frame, and c. a rod having at least one end attached to the bracket and having its intermediate portion residing in the groove, wherein the rod passes through a bore in an abutment formed on the bracket, the abutment being tapered to minimize the lateral extension of the bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A ring assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the end of the rod extends out of the abutment, is threaded, and is provided with a tightening nut.
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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |