Patents Examined by Robert Mackev
  • Patent number: 4218810
    Abstract: An improved sculpturing apparatus having an asymmetric blade, improved fabric support means and an improved screen for applying stiffening agent is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventor: Walter Engels
  • Patent number: 4179945
    Abstract: The impulse drive mechanism has a drive pawl which is periodically retracted sufficiently to engage a tooth at maximum tooth spacing to advance the sequence control cam a maximum step. If a lesser step is desired (can be used) the ratchet tooth spacing is decreased and the masking device which incorporates a follower engaging the cam on the inside of the ratchet is moved into position to prevent engagement of the pawl with a tooth at greater spacing. The cam drum can be advanced in small angular increments when only tolling time and the angular increment can be increased to accomodate sequential switching during the advance step if required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: George Obermann