Abstract: An apparatus to manipulate hosiery includes a curved plunger, the curved plunger being curved about a pivot point and a curved hollow tube, the curved hollow tube being curved about the pivot point, and configured to internally receive the curved plunger.

Abstract: The device comprises: a tubular member (15) with an inlet end and an outlet end (15A), associated with suction means and inside which a tubular article (T) is sucked towards the outlet end; a moving pick-up element (21, 23) to engage a first end (P) of the tubular article (T) and remove it from the tubular member, said pick-up element which can be moved towards the outlet end; a shaped block (43), cooperating with the inner wall of the tubular member (15), to define a constriction with variable conformation at the outlet end of the tubular member. The constriction is suitable to define a narrow and elongated section of passage of the tubular article, in which said tubular article is forced to take a spread arrangement at least at the second end.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, my glove inverter/reformer is a manual non-mechanized device that comprises a base and a guide. This is a device for inverting/reforming gloves expeditiously; especially suited for however not limited to substantially thick material gloves including industrial-heavy duty-lined-rubber gloves, ski gloves, leather gloves, heat resistant gloves, multi layered gloves etc. The present invention facilitates efficient cleaning and/or rapid drying of the lining and quick reformation to the proper side with a proper fit. The main objective of the present invention is to promote healthy, morbidity free hands in the workplace and at home.

Abstract: The present invention is a device that provides a trouble free method to invert glove appendages expeditiously; especially but not exclusively, industrial, heavy duty, lined, rubber gloves; to facilitate efficient cleaning and subsequent rapid drying of the lining, which consists of a base that has an opening and a pushrod that fits into the opening in the base to be securely mounted therein, wherein the exposed concave tip of the pushrod engages the tip of the glove appendage and insures continuous engagement thereof while the glove is peeled down over the pushrod, thereby accomplishing complete inversion of the glove appendage further providing means to promote and maintain healthy morbidity free hands.

Abstract: An inverting cone mounted to an expansion box for turning a bag assembly having an assembly opening, an assembly extended length, and an assembly width. The inverting cone has an inlet separated from an outlet by a length. The inverting cone inlet is smaller than the assembly opening of the bag assembly, the inverting cone length is longer than the extended length of the bag assembly, and the cross-sectional area of the inverting cone increases from the inlet to the outlet along the length of the inverting cone. The expansion box has an expansion chamber separated from a manifold chamber by a baffle plate, and the baffle plate includes concentric circles of apertures communicating between the expansion chamber and the manifold chamber. The outlet of the inverting cone is open to the expansion chamber opposite to the center of the concentric circles of apertures in the baffle plate, and the side walls of the expansion box as spaced further apart than the assembly width of the bag assembly.

Abstract: A device has been realized for turning tubular textile products inside out, in which a tubular body (22), designed for the purpose, is moved between an idle position and a working position for executing this operation. Active means of suction on the tubular body (22) create a flow of air inside said body when it is in its operative position, and pick-up means (21), placed at the operative position of the tubular body (22), hold the textile product (3) and fit it externally onto the tubular body. Once the product (3) has been fitted onto the tubular body (22), this latter moves from the working position towards the idle position gradually drawing on the textile product and thus completely automating the reversing process.

Abstract: Panty hose sewing processes can be fully automatized (allowing unattended operation) by providing a processing apparatus which is enabled to perform working steps from the pickup of hose material to the opening of the welt portion by using suction air flow synchronously and iteratively under phase differences in working position for the respective working steps, and which allows one piece of hose material to be taken out at a time with reliability, and yet which fully opens the welt portion onto the slide pipe in an unfolding manner and delivers the welt portion to a fitting arm with reliability.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing socks in nested pairs includes the frame and a plurality of processing stations which may include a trimming station, a pressing station, a printing station, and a doffing station as well as a nesting station. The nesting station includes the frame, an assembly mounted to the frame for supporting and positioning a second sock to be disposed in an overlying relationship with the first sock but with both socks being an extended generally flatten condition.

Abstract: Apparatus for picking up and moving tubular articles such as knitted stockings, comprising:--pneumatic means for picking up at least one article from a heap or container;--pneumatic means for moving the thus picked-up article(s);--means positioned in a first stopping station for holding the most forward portion of at least one article;--optical means for detecting the article portion which results further away from said first stopping station and associated buffer means to operate the retention thereof at a second station located intermediate between the station for picking up the articles and the stopping station;--mechanical means for holding the article in correspondence of a portion thereof at a preset distance from the end thereof being retained in said second station;--means for assessing the thickness of the article end being retained in said second station. (FIG. 1A).

Abstract: A process is disclosed for reversing and end shaping inflatable bodies made of coated or uncoated fabric, in particular airbags, by using a device having a reversing pipe that receives the body or airbag; a die provided with a compressed air connection and an inflating hole and which pushes the body or airbag completely into the reversing pipe when it moves downwards and at the same time reverses the body or airbag; a sealing element that makes the top edge of the reversing pipe pressure-tight once the die has finished moving; and a collecting device in the area of the reversing pipe end in which the body or airbag is end shaped after being pushed out of the reversing pipe by a compressed air blast blown through the die so as to inflate and deploy the reversed airbag.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically inverting a garment piece for a sweat suit or the like. The apparatus includes an elongated tube for receiving the garment piece over the front end of the tube. A gripper arm is located adjacent to the rear end of the tube and axially aligned with the tube. The gripper arm includes an elongated arm attached to a frame at one end; gripping means attached to the other end of the elongated arm; and means for moving the arm and the gripping means from a first position away from the garment piece to a second position adjacent to the garment piece. A spreader engages the garment piece adjacent to the front end of the tube to position the garment piece for the gripper means. The gripper means and arm are operable to grasp and withdraw the garment piece through the front end of the tube to the rear end of the tube to automatically invert the garment piece.

Abstract: A device for inverting tubular fabrics having a base with a back and a front and a plurality of turning arms, each arm having a centerline, a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal ends of each turning arm are fixedly attached to the base so that the distal ends are substantially axially aligned along the centerline of the distal ends and the distal ends of each turning arm are opposing in direction. One embodiment of the device for inverting tubular fabrics further contemplates turning ends having a first and a second end with the first end of the turning end attached to the distal end of the turning arm and the second end of the turning end having a cylinder face of either convex or concave shape. Means for securing the device to another object are further provided, including but not limited to, magnetic elements secured to the back of the device and/or holes formed through the base of the device capable of receiving bolts for securing the device to other objects.

Abstract: Machine for turning stockings the right way out which has a first pair of rollers that have mutually parallel axes, are arranged laterally on opposite sides with respect to a median plane, and are rotatable about their respective axes with mutually opposite rotational directions. A gripper is provided for positioning a stocking to be turned the right way out between the first pair of rollers and a mechanism moves the rollers mutually closer or further apart to retain, between the rollers, the stocking carried by the gripper. Variable-speed motors turn the rollers about their respective axes and with mutually opposite rotational directions. A rod is inserted on command between the rollers and cooperates with the rollers to turn the stocking the right way out along the rod. A motor-driven slider moves the rod along its own axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the axes of the rollers, for the insertion of the rod between the rollers or the extraction of the rod therefrom.

Abstract: The turn and cut machine includes a feed tray for advancing flat tubular feedstock textile material. Grippers open the leading end of the tubular material to define an opening. Clamp elements are advanced into the opening to clamp opposite side portions of the feedstock and space the side portions laterally outwardly of the margins of the tubular feedstock. Feed trays advance the feedstock through the leading edge opening, reverse-folding the material onto itself. The feed of the material is stopped while the trays continue to advance to peel the clamped portion from the clamp assemblies. The trays are withdrawn and a guillotine blade cuts the reverse-folded textile material.

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.

Abstract: Device for turning hosiery items inside out including elements for gripping a hosiery item and moving it along an advancement direction so that the top of the hosiery item is orientated in the advancement direction, and opening elements that engage the hosiery item and act transversely to the advancement direction to open the top of the hosiery item. The device furthermore includes elements for turning the hosiery item inside out that comprise a first component that can be inserted in the hosiery item through the open top, until it reaches proximate to the toe, and has, starting from its end meant to be inserted in the hosiery item, a cavity for the insertion of a second rod-like component which can engage the toe of the hosiery item arranged at the end of the first component. The second component can be inserted in the first component in the direction opposite to the direction of insertion of the first component in the hosiery item, turning the hosiery item inside out along the second component.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring a pantyhose article from a Line Close machine to a Toe-Closer machine. A tensioning structure is disposed below the banister of the Line-Closer machine to put in tension the legs of the pantyhose, which hang down from said banister. A retractile tube is connected to an aspirator. Structure is provided to withdraw the elastic hem of the bodice from the forms of the Line-Closer machine by a clamp. Spreading structure is provided to spread apart vertically the bodice of the pantyhose being withdrawn from said forms by two crooks able to be spread apart vertically and which are supported by a carriage horizontally reciprocating in synchronism and in alignment with the clamp. Structure is provided to pick up the bodice of the pantyhose from said crooks and fit it over the tubes of the Toe-Closer machine by turning it inside out using two parallel and spaced apart hooks driven into horizontal reciprocating motion and disposed parallel and on opposite side to said tubes.

Abstract: To turn out men's stockings, that is to say socks, outside and at a distance from the relevant operating machine, such as a circular machine for sock manufacture or a toe-sewing machine, use is made of:a device from extracting the sock 3 from the machine 1 by sucking it into a pipe 2 which conveys it to a turning-out station 4 positioned at a distance from the machine 1 and, after turning out, for directing it to the discharge;a turning out station 4 comprising: a chamber 40 having a vertical axis, with an articulated grilled diaphragm 41 for intercepting and positioning the sock 3 vertically and with the cuff 30 at the top; pincers for grasping the cuff 30 from the outside and extending it into a circle; a cup 52 for clamping the cuff 30 thus extended; a turning out tube 5 which is coaxial with the chamber 40, passes into said cup 52 and into the port 43 of said diaphragm 41 and is subject to the double-action pneumatic cylinder 9, in line with the chamber 40, in which tube 5 the sock 3 comes to be accommoda

Abstract: Apparatus for use in turning inside out a stitched, hollow necktie assembly includes a guide comprising a hollow tube (2) of which part (4) of the wall is cut away over a shaped length extending from an intermediate part of the tube to a first end region thereof. A turning loop (7) is angled away from the first end region of the tube, the outer surface of the turning loop lying substantially within the projection of the outer surface of the tube along the axis thereof. The turning loop has a turning surface (27) facing generally away from the tube and an opposite surface (28) facing generally towards the tube. The perimeter of the minimum envelope at any part of the shaped length of the tube and at any part of the turning loop is less than the cross-sectional external perimeter of the tube. Drive mechanisms (13,14) are provided for driving a tie engagement mechanism (21) between an advanced position adjacent to the turning loop and a retracted position.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in an automated garment making process detects whether a garment portion on a continuously moving conveyor is right side up by use of a photodetector. If the garment portion is not right side up, the photodetector signals a control unit which causes a flipper assembly to flip the garment portion over as it is discharged from the conveyor. The garment portion retains its original position relative to other garment portions on the conveyor and the conveyor does not stop.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for inverting a child's training pant or the like. The apparatus generally comprises a pair of mutually facing, diverging conveyor belt assemblies and a pair of suction systems respectively associated with the conveyor belt assemblies. As the conveyor belt assemblies move the training pant therealong, the suction systems act on opposite surfaces of the training pant to draw them apart, thereby opening the training pant. At the end of the conveyor belt assemblies is an inverting assembly for inverting the opened pant.

Abstract: Apparatus for turning hose such as socks and stockings inside out, consisting of a drive unit with a gripping device which grips the toe of the hose and moves it between a pair of rotatable rollers which clamp onto the hose. A descending blade is arranged to engage the toe of the hose and to advance it through the nip of the rollers turning the sock inside out as it is wrapped around the blade. The blade is introduced as it descends further between a further pair of rotating rollers arranged to remove the hose which has been turned inside out from the blade.

Abstract: Apparatus for rapid loading of pantyhoses onto a stocking finishing medium having a pneumatic reversing mechanism including two tubes for receiving the legs of the pantyhoses. The apparatus includes a carrousel structure including at least two intermittently rotating radially arranged arms, each of the arms including a support for a panty portion of the pantyhoses, prongs to engage an elastic edge portion of the panty portion for opening thereof and stretching it into a generally rectangular configuration, removing the panty portion from the support and superimposing the panty portion on the tubes, then reversing the panty portion thereon while the pneumatic reversing mechanism draws the legs into the tubes. A track extends radially from the center of the carrousel towards the outer periphery thereof, and a carriage moves the prongs with the pantyhose thereon from the support to the tubes.

Abstract: Apparatus for reversing or turning hose inside out comprises a pair of contra-rotating rollers 3 and 4, resiliently urged towards each other to form a nip therebetween into which the hose is introduced from its closed or toe cap end by a pick-up and conveyor assembly and a rod or rounded blade member 5 arranged to be displaced through the nip to engage the closed end of the hose and carry it away from the rollers while the latter draw the hose about the rod or blade element to turn the hose inside out.

Abstract: A stocking turning device comprises a pair of belts (9, 10) of a lower pair, which grip the toe of a previously-sewn stocking having an indent or pocket at its closed end, and fit it on to a flat bar or batten (6) disposed vertically. The belts (11, 12) of an upper pair stop immediately the free edge of the stocking top is no longer grasped by the lower pair of belts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous method and device for obtaining from a long length of tubular knitted element, a sleeve with a turned back edge.The method consists in guiding the knitting by way of a tubular guide, with one end of said element projecting from the said guide, in turning back said projecting part by means of air jets and lateral gripping tongs, and in pulling forward the whole knitted element and cutting across the said element with a knife.The invention finds a particular application in the production of garment elements or trimmings, such as wrist-bands for gloves, cuffs for sleeves or polar necks.

Abstract: An improved method of everting a knitted sleeve-like portion of wearing apparel or the like, such as a hose precursor before the toe end is stitched, which includes drawing such sleeve over the free end of a cylindrical mounting tube and over and past a turning ring on said tube, which turning ring prevents the following end of the sleeve from sliding back towards the tube's free end when the drawing motion is reversed, pulling the leading end of the sleeve back over the sleeve towards the tube's free end. The simple drawing motion and reversal thereof not only everts the sleeve but positions the leading end free about the tube's free end, in position for stitching when the leading end is the toe end of a sock or other hose. Also provided is an apparatus for use in this method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing lined latex girdles in which one end of a fabric sheath which will form the liner of a latex girdle is sewn or otherwise held closed together and slipped over an annular rectangular frame, with the closed end of the bag disposed in the middle of the annular rectangular frame. A flat form, with curved sides, is first covered with a latex film, and while tacky, is pushed through the frame, engaging the fabric liner. As the form is pushed through the frame, the liner slides over the frame, and contacts the sides of the form. When the form has been pushed completely through the frame, the liner will be supported on the form, which may then be easily withdrawn for final processing. Close tolerances between the dimensions of the form and the frame assist in providing quality control with respect to the interpenetration of the fabric liner and the latex film.

Abstract: A device for turning tubes and collar points is disclosed in which two symmetric members are pivotally attached in scissors, or tong-like fashion. The members terminate at opposed, abutting end portions, which are separable by a scissors movement of the members. One of the end portions is tapered to a relatively fine point, whereas the other end portion terminates in a rounded, blunt, relatively large tip.

Abstract: In a hosiery handling apparatus wherein a string of hosiery is placed on a movable hollow tubular form, and everted through the open end of the form, a reciprocating arm grasps the first in-line hose and breaks it away from the string. The arm then pulls the hose across the top of a horizontal platform to a predetermined, fixed location on the platform. During the pulling operation, frictional resistance (drag) between the hose and platform tends to straighten the hose. An upstanding guide member, formed on the platform, prevents the hose from moving laterally off the platform. After the hose is located on the platform, the platform is tilted downwardly to dump the hose into a neat stack in a tray located beneath the platform. This readies the hose for a subsequent seaming operation.

Abstract: A machine for turning pillowcases and similar articles comprises a conveyor for feeding a pillowcase to a table, a photo electric cell or cells for stopping the conveyor and positioning the pillowcase on the table from the first photo electric cell to the second, a presser foot and gripper arm for entering the open end of the pillowcase, an anchoring arm for clamping the forward end to the table, a pair of stretching and spreading arms over which the presser foot lifts the upper layer of the pillowcase while the lower layer is clamped to the table and a pair of arms engaging the pillowcase intermediate the stretching and spreading arms to move the trailing end of the pillowcase relatively to the open end to evert the pillowcase and upper arms to grip the closed end of the pillowcase and withdraw it from the stretching and spreading arms everted and right side out.