US3395865A
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Method of and apparatus for neutralizing static electricity on filling picks of looms and the like
Assignee: Burlington Industries Inc
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Filing: 1966-07-07
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1986-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen G Mckinnon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:16
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03J; D03J5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A LOOM SHUTTLE HAVING AN ELONGATED BODY MEMBER WITH A FIRST OPENING THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A FILLING CARRIER AND A SECOND OPENING FOR RECEIVING A SHUTTLE EYE FOR DELIVERING YARN TO A SIDE DELIVERY OPENING IN THE BODY, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A FIRST STATIC ELECTRICITY ELIMINATING MEANS COMPRISED OF A RADIO-ISOTOPE MATERIAL EMITTING ALPHA RAYS POSITIONED FORWAD OF SAID SIDE DELIVERY OPENING AND CARRIED ON SAID BODY; AND A SECOND STATIC ELECTRICITY ELIMINATING MEANS COMPRISED OF A RADIOISOTOPE MATERIAL EMITTING ALPHA RAYS POSITIONED REARWARDLY OF SAID SIDE DELIVERY OPENING ON SAID BODY MEMBER WHEREBY YARN LEAVING SAID SHUTTLE ON EACH PICK IS NEUTRALIZED OF ANY CHARGE SET UP THEREIN WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE EYE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A LOOM SHUTTLE HAVING AN ELONGATED BODY MEMBER WITH A FIRST OPENING THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A FILLING CARRIER AND A SECOND OPENING FOR RECEIVING A SHUTTLE EYE FOR DELIVERING YARN TO A SIDE DELIVERY OPENING IN THE BODY, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A FIRST STATIC ELECTRICITY ELIMINATING MEANS COMPRISED OF A RADIO-ISOTOPE MATERIAL EMITTING ALPHA RAYS POSITIONED FORWAD OF SAID SIDE DELIVERY OPENING AND CARRIED ON SAID BODY; AND A SECOND STATIC ELECTRICITY ELIMINATING MEANS COMPRISED OF A RADIOISOTOPE MATERIAL EMITTING ALPHA RAYS POSITIONED REARWARDLY OF SAID SIDE DELIVERY OPENING ON SAID BODY MEMBER WHEREBY YARN LEAVING SAID SHUTTLE ON EACH PICK IS NEUTRALIZED OF ANY CHARGE SET UP THEREIN WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE EYE.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
68 words
A METHOD OF WEAVING FABRIC ON A LOOM UTILIZING SHUTTLES FOR LAYING IN THE FILLING YARN BETWEEN A SHED FORMED BY THE WARP YARN COMPRISING THE STEPS OF IONIZING THE AIR BY MEANS OF A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE MATERIAL WITHIN THE SHED AND PASSING THE FILLING YARN THROUGH THE IONIZED AIR AS THE FILLING YARN IS FED FROM THE SHUTTLE WHEREBY STATIC ELECTRICITY ON THE FILLING YARN IS NEUTRALIZED.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
68 words
A METHOD OF WEAVING FABRIC ON A LOOM UTILIZING SHUTTLES FOR LAYING IN THE FILLING YARN BETWEEN A SHED FORMED BY THE WARP YARN COMPRISING THE STEPS OF IONIZING THE AIR BY MEANS OF A RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE MATERIAL WITHIN THE SHED AND PASSING THE FILLING YARN THROUGH THE IONIZED AIR AS THE FILLING YARN IS FED FROM THE SHUTTLE WHEREBY STATIC ELECTRICITY ON THE FILLING YARN IS NEUTRALIZED.
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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |