US4848412A
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Patterned woven fabric
Assignee: Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1988-10-14
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2008-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A novel method and apparatus to produce a novel woven fabric with a pattern integral therewith. The pattern is formed in the fabric during weaving by selectively stretching the warp yarn between the fell line and the warp beam so that the stretched warp yarn creates an open area and upon release creates an area of high density fill yarn.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar H. Pittman
- 👤 Charles E. Warner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:26
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D13/00; D03D13/008; D03D49/00; D03D49/04; D03D49/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A patterned woven fabric comprising: a plurality of warp yarns interwoven with a plurality of fill yarns and a plurality of designs spaced longitudinally and transversely from one another in said fabric, each design having an area with a pick count lower than the average pick count of the fabric and an area of pick count higher than the average pick count of the fabric, said area of high pick count being located adjacent to the area of low pick count, said fill yarns in the areas of high pick count being arcuate shaped.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A patterned woven fabric comprising: a plurality of warp yarns interwoven with a plurality of fill yarns and a plurality of designs spaced longitudinally and transversely from one another in said fabric, each design having an area with a pick count lower than the average pick count of the fabric and an area of pick count higher than the average pick count of the fabric, said area of high pick count being located adjacent to the area of low pick count, said fill yarns in the areas of high pick count being arcuate shaped.
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) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-17 | 2001-01-16 | 2001-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |