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Stretch fabric process employing external compacting forces
Assignee: Deering Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-24
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Granted: 1968-11-12
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Expires: 1984-11-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Dusenbury
- 👤 Samuel G Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:53
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06C; D06C21/00; D03; D03D; D03D15/00; D03D15/50; D03D15/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A METHOD FOR IMPAIRING STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS TO A WOVEN FABRIC HAVING AN OPEN WEAVE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SECURING SAID FABRIC IN A PRESELECTED CONFIGURATION, REDUCING THE WIDTH OF THE FABRIC TO PRODUCE A STRETCH IN THE FILL DIRECTION IN EXCESS OF 25% BY SEQUENTIALLY APPLYING EXTERNAL FORCES ON THE EDGES OF SAID FABRIC IN THE FILL DIRECTION, MAINTAINING THE BODY OF SAID FABRIC IN WRINKLEFREE CONDITION WHILE APPLYING SAID EXTERNAL FORCES AND SETTING SAID FABRIC IN ITS REDUCED CONFIGURATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A METHOD FOR IMPAIRING STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS TO A WOVEN FABRIC HAVING AN OPEN WEAVE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SECURING SAID FABRIC IN A PRESELECTED CONFIGURATION, REDUCING THE WIDTH OF THE FABRIC TO PRODUCE A STRETCH IN THE FILL DIRECTION IN EXCESS OF 25% BY SEQUENTIALLY APPLYING EXTERNAL FORCES ON THE EDGES OF SAID FABRIC IN THE FILL DIRECTION, MAINTAINING THE BODY OF SAID FABRIC IN WRINKLEFREE CONDITION WHILE APPLYING SAID EXTERNAL FORCES AND SETTING SAID FABRIC IN ITS REDUCED CONFIGURATION.
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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) | 1971-11-12 | 1972-05-13 | 1972-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-12 | 1976-05-13 | 1976-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-12 | 1980-05-13 | 1980-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |