Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A seaming machine, comprising: a frame; a machine table supported by said frame; a supply of cloth; means for separating the ends of said cloth into individual threads; a plurality of parallel running wires extending lengthwise along said machine table; means for transferring said individual threads to said machine table adjacent said wires; and means for weaving said threads with said wires, wherein said means for weaving produces an endless belt of cloth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A seaming machine, comprising: a frame; a machine table supported by said frame; a supply of cloth; means for separating the ends of said cloth into individual threads; a plurality of parallel running wires extending lengthwise along said machine table; means for transferring said individual threads to said machine table adjacent said wires; and means for weaving said threads with said wires, wherein said means for weaving produces an endless belt of cloth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as described in claim 1, comprising in addition a travelling mechanism, said mechanism causing reciprocating motion of said seaming machine in a rhythm consistent with said means for weaving during said weaving.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention as described in claim 2, wherein said travelling comprises: a set of wheels supporting said frame; and a gearbreak motor connected to said set of wheels, said motor encouraging reciprocating motion of said frame in both forward and rearward longitudinal directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as described in claim 3, comprising in addition a disconnect device for disconnecting said motor, said device permitting manual reciprocating movement of said seaming machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as described in claim 1, wherein said means for separating the ends of said cloth into individual threads comprises a pair of thread separators, said separators dividing singular threads from said cloth at regular intervals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as described in claim 5, wherein said means for transferring said individual threads comprises a pair of transfer grippers, said grippers acting to transfer said individual threads from said thread separators at a given thread tension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as described in claim 6, comprising in addition a holding-down device, said holding device holding said transferred threads in a position above said machine table adjacent said plurality of wires.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as described in claim 6, wherein said means for weaving said threads with said wires comprises a pair of threading grippers, said grippers receiving said threads from said transfer grippers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as described in claim 8, comprising in addition a shedding mechanism for weaving said threads with said wires, said threading grippers transferring said threads to said shedding mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention as described in claim 9, wherein said shedding mechanism comprises: a jacquard container for housing said threads to be woven; and a pair of lathes, said lathes operably connected to said transfer and threading grippers, said lathes further causing said threads and wires to be woven together into a selvedge material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as described in claim 10, wherein said plurality of parallel-running wires comprises one or more central wires, said central wires enabling the creation of a variety of woven patterns.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as described in claim 10, wherein said shedding mechanism is capable of weaving helix-shape wires with said threads.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as described in claim 1, comprising in addition an electronic control unit mounted on said frame, said electronic unit being programmed to provide various weaving procedures to said weaving machine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as described in claim 1, comprising in addition a pneumatic control unit mounted on said frame, said pneumatic unit operating said thread separators and said thread transfers and transfer grippers.