Abstract: A yarn heater for a running length of yarn which has a plurality of tubes mounted adjacent a resistance heater to heat air under pressure passing through the plurality of tubes. The tubes are connected to a hollow yarn tube and are located therein to blow the heated air therefrom onto a yarn passing through the hollow tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of liquids to moving material, such as patterned application of dyes to moving textile material, including a liquid applicator positioned above the material path of travel for continuously discharging liquid in a row of plural streams downwardly onto the material, means for selectively deflecting selected of the continuously flowing streams in accordance with a pattern control device, and collection means for receiving the deflected liquid to prevent its contact with the moving material. The collection means includes a collection chamber having an opening for receiving deflected liquid, and three collector plates. The primary collector plate is made of very thin metal and has tension applied to the extremities as measured by a compression-type tension measuring device.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of liquids to moving material, such as patterned application of dyes to moving textile material, including a liquid applicator positioned above the material path of travel for continuously discharging liquid in a row of plural streams downwardly onto the material, means for selectively deflecting selected of the continuously flowing streams in accordance with a pattern control device, and collection means for receiving the deflected liquid to prevent its contact with the moving material, and wherein the collection means includes a collection chamber having an opening for receiving deflected liquid, and three collector plates positioned adjacent the lower portion of the liquid-receiving opening to prevent liquid from falling onto the surface of the moving material from the collection means in an unscheduled manner. The primary collector plate being made of very thin metal and being capable of having tension applied to the extremities.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to jet dye a sample fabric to determine dye characteristics and/or design esthetics of selected colors. The dye application apparatus applies a narrow band of the desired design on the fabric which is mounted on a table which can be indexed laterally of the dye applicator to lay down another narrow band of dye adjacent the initial dye application.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to jet dye a sample fabric to determine dye characteristics and/or design esthetics of selected colors. The dye application apparatus applies a narrow band of the desired design on the fabric which is mounted on a table which can be indexed laterally of the dye applicator to lay down another narrow band of dye adjacent the initial dye application.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of liquids to moving material, such as patterned application of dyes to moving textile material, including a liquid applicator positioned above the material path of travel for continuously discharging liquid in a row of plural streams downwardly onto the material, means for selectively deflecting selected of the continuously flowing streams in accordance with a pattern control device, and collection means for receiving the deflected liquid to prevent its contact with the moving material, and wherein the collection means includes a collection chamber having an opening for receiving deflected liquid, and three collector plates positioned adjacent the lower portion of the liquid-receiving opening to prevent liquid from falling onto the surface of the moving material from the collection means in an unscheduled manner.