Abstract: Method and apparatus for automated inverting and pressing of apparel components. A turning apparatus is provided for inverting run-stitched shirt collars or other apparel components and an automated pressing apparatus is provided for aligning a two-dimensional component so that a crease pressed therein will be located in the proper position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 28, 1993
Date of Patent:
April 11, 1995
Assignee:
Clemson University
Inventors:
Frank W. Paul, Shlomo Avigdor, Kishore Subba-Rao