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Method and apparatus for patterning fabrics and products
Assignee: Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1990-11-30
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2010-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A novel apparatus and method of patterning a textile fabric comprising fluid jets directed at an angle from the perpendicular line of intersection between the fluid jets and the fabric which eliminates stress lines, troughs and valleys in the fabric by placing a lateral force on the fabric.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Willbanks
- 👤 Charles B. Fitzgerald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:44
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06C; D06C23/00; D04; D04H; D04H18/00; D04H18/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fluid is water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said support member provides a smooth, impenetrable surface.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said fluid is water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said support member provides a smooth, impenetrable surface.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for patterning a textile fabric comprising: a. a support member having a longitudinal axis, left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween; and b. a plurality of fluid jets mounted on said support member wherein at least one of said fluid jets are directed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis at said point and said fluid jets monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis on said right portion rightward until deviation is at a first angle at said right outer lateral edge of said right portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis on said left portion leftward until deviation is at a second angle at said left outer lateral edge of said left portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for patterning a textile fabric comprising: a. a support member having a longitudinal axis, left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween; and b. a plurality of fluid jets mounted on said support member wherein at least one of said fluid jets are directed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis at said point and said fluid jets monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis on said right portion rightward until deviation is at a first angle at said right outer lateral edge of said right portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees and monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis on said left portion leftward until deviation is at a second angle at said left outer lateral edge of said left portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then thirty-five degrees.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said first angle is between zero and twenty-five degrees and said second angle is between zero and twenty-five degrees.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said first angle is between zero and fifteen degrees and said second angle is between zero and fifteen degrees.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said first angle is between zero and ten degrees and said second angle is between zero and ten degrees.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said first angle is between zero and five degrees and said second angle is between zero and five degrees.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
254 words
An apparatus for patterning a textile fabric comprising: a. a support member having a longitudinal axis and a right portion with a right outer lateral edge, a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, middle portion having a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween; and b. a plurality of fluid jets mounted on said support member wherein each fluid jet on said right portion is directed at a first angle rightward of a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member toward said right outer lateral edge and each fluid jet on said left portion directed at a second angle leftward of a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member toward said left outer lateral edge and at least one of said fluid jets in said middle portion are directed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member at said point and said fluid jets monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis rightward of said point until deviation is at said first angle at said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion and monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis leftward of said point until deviation is at said second angle at said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less than thirty-five degrees and said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less than thirty five degrees.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
254 words
An apparatus for patterning a textile fabric comprising: a. a support member having a longitudinal axis and a right portion with a right outer lateral edge, a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, middle portion having a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween; and b. a plurality of fluid jets mounted on said support member wherein each fluid jet on said right portion is directed at a first angle rightward of a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member toward said right outer lateral edge and each fluid jet on said left portion directed at a second angle leftward of a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member toward said left outer lateral edge and at least one of said fluid jets in said middle portion are directed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support member at said point and said fluid jets monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis rightward of said point until deviation is at said first angle at said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion and monotonically deviate from a line perpendicular to said longitudinal axis leftward of said point until deviation is at said second angle at said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less than thirty-five degrees and said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less than thirty five degrees.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said first angle is between zero and twenty-five degrees and said second angle is between zero and twenty-five degrees.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said first angle is between zero and fifteen degrees and said second angle is between zero and fifteen degrees.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said first angle is between zero and ten degrees and said second angle is between zero and ten degrees.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said first angle is between zero and five degrees and said second angle is between zero and five degrees.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said fluid jets are water jets.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having an left outer lateral edge, an right outer lateral edge, and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams towards the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and said streams monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of the fabric wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then twenty-five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then fifteen degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then ten degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for patterning a textile fabric, said fabric being comprised of substantially continuous yarns which are interlaced in a repeating configuration and having a left portion with a left outer lateral edge, right portion with a right outer lateral edge, middle portion with a right outer lateral edge and a left outer lateral edge and a point therebetween, said method comprising: a. placing said fabric against a support member; b. directing at least one fluid stream perpendicular to the surface of said fabric at said point between said right outer lateral edge and said left outer lateral edge; c. directing a plurality of fluid streams toward the surface of said fabric, said streams monotonically deviating from each other leftward from said point until achieving a first angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said left outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said first angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and maintaining said first angle of deviation leftward throughout said left portion until said left outer lateral edge and said stream monotonically deviating from each other rightward from said point until achieving a second angle of deviation from said streams striking said point to said streams striking said right outer lateral edge of said middle portion wherein said second angle of deviation is greater than zero and less then five degrees and maintaining said second angle of deviation rightward throughout said right portion until said right outer lateral edge; and d. delivering each of said streams at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 75 p.s.i.g.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-08-16 | 1997-02-15 | 1997-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-02-15 | 2001-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-16 | 2005-02-15 | 2005-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |