Patents by Inventor Derek L. Taylor

Derek L. Taylor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Belt tension detector
    Patent number: 4384494
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to measure and adjust the tension applied to a yarn being false twisted in a belt type false twist mechanism. The fixed belt of a belt type false twister is removed and a tension measuring device is placed over the belt drive pulleys of the removed belt. The tension measuring device has a cam surface which bears against the other belt of the false twist system and automatically records the tension exerted against the cam surface by the other belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventor: Derek L. Taylor