US4753150A
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Braiding apparatus
Assignee: Atlantic Research Corp
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Filing: 1987-06-12
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Granted: 1988-06-28
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Expires: 2007-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for braiding an article from a plurality of fibers, comprising a plurality of ring members of substantially the same size which are disposed side-by-side in axially aligned relation and have means for supporting fiber carriers for axial movement relative thereto. The ring members are mounted for rotation about a common central axis relative to each other. A plurality of rows of fiber carriers are mounted on the ring members for axial movement relative to the ring members. Actuating means are provided to rotate the ring members and to move the rows of fiber carriers axially in a predetermined manner to intertwine the fibers.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:10
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04C; D04C3/00; D04C3/02; D04C3/04; D04C3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Apparatus for braiding an article from a plurality of fibers, comprising: a plurality of ring members of substantially the same size, said ring members being disposed side-by-side in axially aligned relation and having means for supporting fiber carriers for axial movement relative thereto; means for supporting said ring members for rotation about a common central axis relative to each other; a plurality of rows of fiber carriers mounted on said ring members for axial movement relative to said ring members; and actuating means to rotate said ring members and to move said rows of fiber carriers axially in a predetermined manner to intertwine the fibers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Apparatus for braiding an article from a plurality of fibers, comprising: a plurality of ring members of substantially the same size, said ring members being disposed side-by-side in axially aligned relation and having means for supporting fiber carriers for axial movement relative thereto; means for supporting said ring members for rotation about a common central axis relative to each other; a plurality of rows of fiber carriers mounted on said ring members for axial movement relative to said ring members; and actuating means to rotate said ring members and to move said rows of fiber carriers axially in a predetermined manner to intertwine the fibers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting fiber carriers are circumferentially spaced, axially extending tracks in said ring members; and said fiber carriers are slidably mounted in said tracks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting fiber carriers are axially movable discrete elements of said ring members; and said fiber carriers are mounted on said discrete elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said actuating means are constructed to rotate adjacent ring members in opposite directions and to move adjacent rows of fiber carriers in opposite axial directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fibers are fed from the carriers to the interior space defined by the ring members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fibers are fed from the carriers to the exterior of the ring members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-06-28 | 1991-12-28 | 1992-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-28 | 1995-12-28 | 1996-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-28 | 1999-12-28 | 2000-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |