US4111012A
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Dyeing machine
Assignee: Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1977-04-18
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-04-18
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method to jet dye a sample fabric to determine dye characteristics and/or design esthetics of selected colors. The dye application apparatus applies a narrow band of the desired design on the fabric which is mounted on a table which can be indexed laterally of the dye applicator to lay down another narrow band of dye adjacent the initial dye application.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. O'Neill, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:19
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B23/00; D06B23/10; D06B11/00; D06B11/0056; D06B11/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
Apparatus to jet dye a textile product comprising: a frame having a pre-determined width, a dye jet gun bar mounted on said frame, said gun bar having a plurality of dye emitting jets along a portion of the length thereof, the width of said frame being substantially greater than the combined length of the dye jets in said gun bar, a textile product carrier, means to move said textile product carrier under said dye jets to lay down a pattern of dye on a textile product carried thereon and means on the carrier to move the textile product in a direction parallel to said gun bar to allow the application of dye on the textile product to produce another pattern of dye on the textile product adjacent the first applied pattern of dye.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
Apparatus to jet dye a textile product comprising: a frame having a pre-determined width, a dye jet gun bar mounted on said frame, said gun bar having a plurality of dye emitting jets along a portion of the length thereof, the width of said frame being substantially greater than the combined length of the dye jets in said gun bar, a textile product carrier, means to move said textile product carrier under said dye jets to lay down a pattern of dye on a textile product carried thereon and means on the carrier to move the textile product in a direction parallel to said gun bar to allow the application of dye on the textile product to produce another pattern of dye on the textile product adjacent the first applied pattern of dye.
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) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |