US4112558A
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Fabric bulking process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-15
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1995-12-15
Abstract
Abstract The process of the present invention comprises feeding a fabric along a loop of predetermined length, controlling the length of the loop and impinging high velocity gas of a predetermined temperature and velocity against the fabric in the loop so as to treat the fabric with a heating medium of a predetermined temperature while simultaneously providing substantial mechanical action to the fabric, and thereafter removing the fabric from the treating zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald K. Christian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:35
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06C; D06C29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for bulking a textile fabric comprising feeding the fabric under a restraining means into a treating vessel having two upwardly oriented nozzles therein at predetermined angles withdrawing the fabric passing in transit under said restraining means, over an upwardly oriented nozzle, under a pressure manifold system which supplies the nozzles, over another upwardly oriented nozzle and under another restraining means thus forming a downwardly extending loop within the vessel, said loop generally encircling the pressure manifold system, the said loop being suspended from and formed solely by an upwardly directed gaseous flow from said nozzles, the fabric being bulked by actions induced therein by said air streams within the treating vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for bulking a textile fabric comprising feeding the fabric under a restraining means into a treating vessel having two upwardly oriented nozzles therein at predetermined angles withdrawing the fabric passing in transit under said restraining means, over an upwardly oriented nozzle, under a pressure manifold system which supplies the nozzles, over another upwardly oriented nozzle and under another restraining means thus forming a downwardly extending loop within the vessel, said loop generally encircling the pressure manifold system, the said loop being suspended from and formed solely by an upwardly directed gaseous flow from said nozzles, the fabric being bulked by actions induced therein by said air streams within the treating vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the gaseous flow is heated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein said gaseous flow is air.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein some other ingredient is introduced into the gaseous flow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the fabric is positively cooled after bulking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as defined in claim 1 including sensing the extent of the loop for controlling the rate of travel of the fabric through the vessel.
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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) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |