US3353344A
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Fluid jet twister
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-13
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1984-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Francis Joseph Clendening
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:30
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/02; D02G1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR TWISTING YARNS COMPRISING (A) A SINGLE YARN PASSAGEWAY DEFINED BY A SMOOTH CURVED CONCAVE INNER PERIPHERAL WALL SURFACE, (B) A SINGLE FLUID CONDUIT INTERCEPTING SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY AND POSITIONED TO DIRECT FLUID SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY TO SAID INNER PERIPHERAL WALL SURFACE, AND (C) A STRINGUP SLOT INTERCEPTING SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY AND RUNNING THE LENGTH THEREOF TO ENABLE ACCESS OF A YARN THERETO; THE IMPROVEMENT, FOR DIMINISHING THE TENDENCY OF A TRAVELLING YARN TO INADVERTENTLY SLIP OUT OF SAID SLOT, WHEREIN SAID FLUID CONDUIT IS POSITIONED TO INTERCEPT SAID SLOT AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 15 TO ABOUT 90* AND IN THE PROXIMITY OF SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR TWISTING YARNS COMPRISING (A) A SINGLE YARN PASSAGEWAY DEFINED BY A SMOOTH CURVED CONCAVE INNER PERIPHERAL WALL SURFACE, (B) A SINGLE FLUID CONDUIT INTERCEPTING SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY AND POSITIONED TO DIRECT FLUID SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY TO SAID INNER PERIPHERAL WALL SURFACE, AND (C) A STRINGUP SLOT INTERCEPTING SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY AND RUNNING THE LENGTH THEREOF TO ENABLE ACCESS OF A YARN THERETO; THE IMPROVEMENT, FOR DIMINISHING THE TENDENCY OF A TRAVELLING YARN TO INADVERTENTLY SLIP OUT OF SAID SLOT, WHEREIN SAID FLUID CONDUIT IS POSITIONED TO INTERCEPT SAID SLOT AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 15 TO ABOUT 90* AND IN THE PROXIMITY OF SAID YARN PASSAGEWAY.
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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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |