With Successive Fluids And Plural Tubs Patents (Class 68/9)
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Patent number: 11788209Abstract: Compact module for wet spinning of chemical fibres of the type comprising a spinning head (F) of 2-8 tows (S), each one consisting of a plurality of continuous filaments, relative supply pumps (P) of the spinning solution, a coagulation tank (V) containing a coagulation solution, and a plurality of drive rollers (2) and respective idle diverter rollers (3) which determine a zigzag path of the tows (S) downstream of the spinning area, in the rectilinear lengths of which liquid-based treatments are carried out on said tows (S). The rectilinear lengths of said zigzag path are horizontal and said liquid-based treatments on the tows (S) are carried out in horizontal treatment trays (4) of the spillway type.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: M.A.E. S.p.A.Inventors: Valter Guardiani, Paolo Delledonne, Fiorenzo Rasparini, Alfredo Tanzi, Paola Gandolfi, Marco Rovellini
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Patent number: 10858775Abstract: A washing machine in which a first main heater is not driven while wash water stored in a first tub and wash water stored in a second tub are simultaneously heated, and a method of controlling the same. A washing machine includes: a first tub configured to store wash water; a first main heater configured to heat wash water stored in the first tub; a first sub heater configured to heat wash water stored in the first tub; a second tub configured to store wash water; and a second heater configured to heat wash water stored in the second tub, wherein a power consumption required to drive the first main heater is greater than a power consumption required to drive the first sub heater, and the first main heater is not driven while wash water stored in the first tube and wash water stored in the second tub are simultaneously heated.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyoung Sup Kim, Eun-Young Park, Hyun Sook Kim, Dong-Il Back, Jun-Young Choi
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Patent number: 10280546Abstract: A washing machine having a plurality of tubs includes a cabinet having a first tub disposed therein, a first door, having a second tub disposed therein, to open and close a laundry introduction opening formed at the cabinet, a second door to open and close a laundry introduction opening of the second tub, a first water supply part and a second water supply part to supply washing water to inside of the first tub and the second tub, respectively, and a first water discharge part and a second water discharge part to discharge washing water from the first tub and the second tub, respectively. This configuration allows a washing process to be performed at a plurality of spaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sungmin Kim, Daeyun Park, Jongseok Kim
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Patent number: 9926659Abstract: A washing machine having a plurality of tubs includes a cabinet having a first tub disposed therein, a first door, having a second tub disposed therein, to open and close a laundry introduction opening formed at the cabinet, a second door to open and close a laundry introduction opening of the second tub, a first water supply part and a second water supply part to supply washing water to inside of the first tub and the second tub, respectively, and a first water discharge part and a second water discharge part to discharge washing water from the first tub and the second tub, respectively. This configuration allows a washing process to be performed at a plurality of spaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sungmin Kim, Daeyun Park, Jongseok Kim
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Patent number: 8813287Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an automated laundry system. The system includes a number of perforated clothes drums, each of which holds a single load of laundry, and a washer/dryer unit. The washer/dryer unit includes a loading rack for queuing the drums for subsequent washing, a clothes washing component adapted to sequentially receive the drums from the loading rack and wash the respective loads of laundry therein, a clothes drying component adapted to sequentially receive the drums from the clothes washing component and dry the loads of laundry therein, and a holding rack for sequentially receiving the drums from the clothes drying component and holding the drums for a period of time.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Sears Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Saubert
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Publication number: 20130291314Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATIONInventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
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Patent number: 8468860Abstract: A multiple laundry machine is provided. The multiple laundry machine may include multiple washing spaces capable of separately washing relatively small amounts of laundry in each. The multiple laundry machine may include a casing, and a plurality of individual laundry machines arranged in the casing. Each of the individual laundry machines provided in the casing may conduct washing operations in a different manner so as to provide washing capability of different sizes and types of loads.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Joo Yeon Kim, Kyung Ah Choi
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Patent number: 8418511Abstract: A laundry machine includes a first laundry treating device, and a second laundry treating device arranged adjacent to the first laundry treating device. The second laundry treating device is operable independently of the first laundry treating device. A first draining pipe guides water discharged from the first laundry treating device, and a second draining pipe guides water discharged from the second laundry treating device. A joining pipe is connected to the first and second draining pipes at a joining point.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sung Ryong Kim, Ki Chul Woo, Dong Soo Lee, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Na Eun Kim
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Patent number: 8215136Abstract: A multiple laundry machine is provided. The multiple laundry machine may include multiple washing spaces capable of separately washing relatively small amounts of laundry in each. The multiple laundry machine may include a casing, and a plurality of individual laundry machines arranged in the casing. Each of the individual laundry machines provided in the casing may conduct washing operations in a different manner so as to provide washing capability of different sizes and types of loads.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Joo Yeon Kim, Kyung Ah Choi
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Patent number: 8101562Abstract: Water-soluble detergents and enzymes are used for mechanically cleaning textiles or crockery. According to the invention, enzymes with a catalytic effect on typical stains are added to the washing or cleaning process, only for as long as their catalytic effect is desired. This avoids superfluous removal of the enzymes that have been used in a washing or cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventor: Egbert Classen
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Patent number: 8060963Abstract: A continuous dyeing device and related processes using indigo and/or other colorants for warp yarn chains and/or for fabrics, equipped with at least a first and a second dyeing compartments containing dyeing baths, the first and second dyeing compartments being enclosed, at least partially, in a hermetically sealed chamber. The device also includes at least one squeezing element interposed between the two dyeing compartments and a plurality of cylinders for heating and/or dehydrating the yarn and or the fabric, thereby increasing the diffusion and the absorption of the colorant. The cylinders are positioned downstream of the first dyeing compartment and squeezing element.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: MASTER S.a.s. di Ronchi Francesco & C.Inventor: Francesco Ronchi
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Patent number: 7977295Abstract: Water-soluble detergents and enzymes are used for mechanically cleaning textiles or crockery. According to the invention, enzymes with a catalytic effect on typical stains are added to the washing or cleaning process, only for as long as their catalytic effect is desired. This avoids superfluous removal of the enzymes that have been used in a washing or cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventor: Egbert Classen
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Patent number: 7930908Abstract: The machine provides a path (3) for feed of the fabric with a transfer system, for example a pneumatic system. Along the aforesaid path the fabric can be treated in rope form or in open width according to the machine settings.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Coramtex S.R.L.Inventor: Alberto Ciabattini
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Publication number: 20110041258Abstract: A washing machine having a plurality of washing units to separately wash laundry according to quantity and type of the laundry, and a method to control the same. In the washing machine having the plurality of washing units to separately wash laundry having different quantities and types, when the plurality of washing units are being simultaneously operated, a current load value of one of the washing units is detected through monitoring of a power line, to thereby determine the operation state of the washing unit. Therefore, the operation of the other washing unit may be controlled so that the power limit is not exceeded. As a result, the plurality of washing units may be operated simultaneously within the range of allowable power capacity of the installation place of the washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong Seok Ko, Sung Jin Kim, Jae Young Choi, Jong Hun Won
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Publication number: 20110041560Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine having an upper washing unit and a lower washing unit. The upper washing unit is connected to the lower washing unit through connection parts protruded upwardly from the upper end of the lower washing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Up Lee, Hong Seok Ko, Yong Kwon Kim
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Publication number: 20100287712Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine having a plurality of washtubs and a control method thereof. In the washing machine having a plurality of washtubs, if it is determined that a washtub that is not in operation is present, dozens of liters of water used in a washtub that is in operation are moved into and stored in the non-operating washtub rather than being discharged to the outside. The moved water may be utilized in a following washing or rinsing stage of the washtub, or a washing or rinsing stage of the other washtub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Yeon Pyo, Sung Jin Kim, Hong Seok Ko, Jae Hong Kim, Sang Up Lee, Myung Sun Kang
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Publication number: 20100206013Abstract: A process for fabric washing in which fabric is treated sequentially with at least two different enzymes, the process comprising the steps: 1. treatment with one or more proteases, followed by 2. treatment with one or more of a second enzyme characterised in that the or each second enzyme(s) of the second step is/are of a different enzyme family to the protease(s) in the first step.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Panos Kotsakis, Neil James Parry
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Publication number: 20090193594Abstract: A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. After an organic solvent cleaning cycle, the solvent is extracted from the textiles at high speed in a rotating drum in the same way conventional solvents are extracted from textiles in conventional evaporative hot air dry cleaning machines. Instead of proceeding to a conventional drying cycle, the extracted textiles are then immersed in pressurized fluid solvent to extract the residual organic solvent from the textiles. This is possible because the organic solvent is soluble in pressurized fluid solvent. After the textiles are immersed in pressurized fluid solvent, pressurized fluid solvent is pumped from the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: EMINENT TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: James E. Schulte, Timothy L. Racette, Gene R. Damaso
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Patent number: 7264010Abstract: An environmental friendly cleaning method and a cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The method comprising cleaning an article using a composition comprising material extracted from the fruit of a plant, such as a plant of the genus Garcinia, for example the fruit of the plant Garcinia atroviridis.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mohd Nazri Bin Husain, Affendi Bin Mohamed Zain
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Patent number: 7222505Abstract: Dying or bleaching apparatus for yarn wound on reels or similar packages, comprising a dying boiler (15) having an annular section suitable for receiving a single circular load of mobile reel holder shafts (13) which can be removed at the same time for the subsequent water draining and drying operations, operating with less liquid and also capable of being used with fractional capacities with a constant soaking ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Master S.a.S Di Ronchi Francesco & C.Inventor: Francesco Ronchi
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Patent number: 6826931Abstract: A machine for processing a pair of wetted knit fabric tubes from a common control simultaneously and independently. A pair of wetted knit tube processors are operatively connected to a frame, are disposed side-by-side to each other, and are spaced-apart from each other so as to form a common operator alleyway therebetween. A controller is accessible from the operator alleyway for convenient access to either of the processors eliminating an operator from having to walk around or duck under the processors to make adjustments to the processor requiring attention.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventor: Frank Catallo
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Publication number: 20040129033Abstract: A machine for dyeing textiles, includes a structure (1) able to receive a plurality of containers or vessels (2; C) holding substances which contribute to form dyeing baths within suitable dyeing tanks (3). A plurality of dyeing tanks (3) and a plurality of material-holding baskets (4) are located at corresponding and present positions. A motor-driven carriage (5) is associated with the structure (1) and a supporting device is provided (6; 8) for removing and subsequently delivering the substances held within the vessels (2; C). The carriage (5) supports structure (7) for removing and handling the material-holding baskets (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: Mario Scatizzi
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Publication number: 20040000174Abstract: A cupboard-like washing machine includes a conveyer belt for moving the item to be washed in a cycle during a drying process. The dryer can be embodied as an air circulation dryer or an air evacuation dryer. Moving the item to be washed using the conveyer belt reduced the drying time. A rinsing container that is disposed in the rear wall of the housing is used as a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Edwin Bolduan, Wolfgang Proppe
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Publication number: 20040000175Abstract: A cabinet-shaped washing machine includes a conveyor belt to move laundry goods in circulation, with the laundry goods passing through various successive steps of the laundry cycle. Following the actual washing process, a downstream pre-dehumidification as well as a drying and pressing phase can be realized in the same housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Edwin Bolduan, Wolfgang Proppe
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Publication number: 20030056298Abstract: A trench apparatus and process for liquid treatment of fabric uses a longitudinal trench for holding a treatment liquid. A pull rope, chain, or cable having shackle rings or shackles attached thereto for securing one or more bags to the rope, chain, or cable is positioned for pulling one or more bags containing dyed fabric in a longitudinal direction down the length of the trench. The trench has a liquid treatment zone with a surface level, and the trench includes one or more raised platforms dividing the trench into a plurality of separated treatment vats, the raised platforms having a height extending above said surface level. A conduit communicates from at least one vat to at least one other vat at a level below said surface level for movement of liquid therebetween. A conduit and a pump permits the countercurrent recirculation of treatment liquor within each longitudinal treatment vat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Gary F. Hirsch, Robert T. Patton, David M. Hall
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Patent number: 6123741Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing a thread with indigo, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:a. prewashing a thread F by passing it through a prewash arrangement (1) comprising two or more tanks (2) containing a prewash solution (10, 15);b. then dyeing the thread by passing it through a dyeing arrangement (30) comprising a series of tanks (35) each containing a solution of reduced indigo, and when passing from one tank (35) to another, the thread is subjected to oxidation by exposure to the air transforming the reduced indigo into indigo, which then dyes the thread by impregnation, the oxidation by exposure to the air being achieved in such a way that when passing from the first tank (35) to the eighth in succession, if the value x is given to the oxidation between the first and second tanks, the result will be:After the 8th tank the oxidation value=8x;c. washing and initial drying the thread by passing it through a washing and initial drying arrangement (40).d.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Inventors: Francois Girbaud, Marie-Therese Bachellerie
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Patent number: 6117192Abstract: A dye composition of 99.7% pure glycerin and press cake dye is provided along with an apparatus and method of use for the same. The apparatus sets the dye composition into polyester yarns by heating the composition to 160-190.degree. C. and then cooling the composition to 100-140.degree. C. Prescour, dye scour and post scour vessels are provided to facilitate the dyeing process. The fluids used in the apparatus and process are recycled by recycling units.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: Tatecraft Industries, Inc.Inventor: John E. Tate
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Patent number: 6090166Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing a textile fabric with indigo by using indoxyl which comprises the following stages:a. pre-washing a thread F by passing it thorough a pre-wash system (1) composed of two or more vats (2) containing a pre-wash solution (10,15);b.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventors: Fran.cedilla.ois Girbaud, Marie-Therese Bachellerie
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Patent number: 5922084Abstract: A process for applying indigo dyestuff on a textile substrate is described, wherein the substrate is saturated with liquid steeping liquor containing indigo dyestuff and the saturated substrate is directly passed through a first low-oxygen wet dwelling section and only thereafter is dewatered. To maximize the dyestuff yield or diffusion into the individual fibers of the substrate, a second enclosed low-oxygen wet dwelling section is defined by an essentially sealed housing which is connected to the first wet dwelling section. The substrate is initially heated in the second wet dwelling section and the substrate travels through the remainder of the second wet dwelling section for a sufficient time to permit diffusion of the dyestuff into the fibers of the still moist substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Sucker-Muller-Hacoba GmbH & Co.Inventors: Ralf Fuchs, Gerhard Voswinckel, Hans Gerhard Wroblowski
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Patent number: 5917118Abstract: An apparatus and method for the dyeing raw cotton fibers in a continuous wet process includes cleaning raw cotton fibers, aligning and forming a cotton batt, and then providing the cotton batt to a continuous wet process dye system. The continuous wet process system includes a dye applicator, a steamer, a first rinser, an oxidizing applicator, a second rinser, and a finish rinser. The batt is conveyed at ambient temperature and pressure along a series of conveyor belts through the system, first being immersed in the dye solution in the dye applicator. The dye solution is an aqueous solution of dye, alkali, penetrant, and a solubilizer. After a short immersion in the dye solution, the batt is conveyed to a set of squeeze rollers which squeeze excess dye solution from the cotton. The cotton is then moved through a steamer to fix the dye, through a first rinser, and then through a second set of squeeze rollers to remove water. The oxidation process which occurs in the oxidizing applicator further fixes the dye.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Shelby Yarn CompanyInventors: Sidney H. Kosann, Neil Wright
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Patent number: 5815867Abstract: A first yarn (21) undergoes a pretreatment process (22) for saturation with a pretreatment solution. In the pretreatment process, the first yarn is supplied to continuously travel through a first bath (100.sub.2) and a second bath (100.sub.3) of the pretreatment solution. The first bath has a volume (V.sub.2) which is less than a volume of the second bath (V.sub.3). Between the first and second baths the pretreatment solution is impressed into the continuously moving first yarn. After the second bath only excess pretreatment solution is removed from the moving yarn, thereby keeping the yarn saturated when it enters a heat treatment (42) for locking the pretreatment solution into the yarn. The first yarn can be subsequently dyed in the same operation or maintain its original appearance (either colored or non-colored). The first yarn can be a warp yarn or weft yarn which, together with either a second yarn (weft or warp yarn, treated or untreated), is woven into a fabric piece (26).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Inventors: Thomas J. Keasler, Allen V. Hardy, III, Darren K. Barnes, Tony M. Leonard, Larry W. Strickland
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Patent number: 5791165Abstract: The small finishing installation (100) for continuous strips of textile fabric includes a steam-filled housing (2) into which feed rolls (5) can be introduced at each end. Located in the housing are sets of fabric-handling equipment disposed symmetrically with respect to the vertical plane (40) running across the middle of the housing (2). Disposed in this vertical plane (40) is a squeezer unit (37) from which the strip of fabric can pass, against each feed roll (5), through a treatment bath (30) and then over an array (20) of guide rollers disposed above an open tank (26). The continuous strip of fabric (10) can be wound back and forth between the feed rolls (5), thus making it possible to carry out a variety of different treatments.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gunter Von Harten, Wolfgang Kurschatke
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Patent number: 5546622Abstract: The invention is a fabric processing apparatus and method for treating a continuous length of tubular-knit fabric in tubular form. The apparatus includes a fabric feed station located at an upstream end of the apparatus for feeding the length of tubular-knit fabric into the apparatus. The fabric feed station includes spreader brackets for transversely spreading the tubular-knit fabric to define a flat, double thickness continuous-length fabric web of uniform width. A wash station is downstream of the feed station for washing the fabric web with water. A fabric press station is downstream of the wash station, and includes upper and lower compression rollers for engaging opposite surfaces of the fabric web for squeezing the wash water from the fabric web. The lower rollers drive the fabric through the apparatus from an upstream end to a downstream end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1994Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Inventors: Ronald E. McAlister, Eddie L. Crafton, Ervin N. Keever
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Method for high temperature and high pressure continuous dyeing of a cloth and an apparatus therefor
Patent number: 5495729Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make the addition of a dye solution to a long cloth passing through the interior of a high temperature and high pressure steamer continuously, smoothly and surely. Suitable amount of moisture is added to a cloth prior to the supply thereof to a high temperature and high pressure steamer, and a dye solution is added to the thus soaked cloth with the use of nozzles in the interior of the high pressure steamer body. The addition of the dye solution can be made on the entire surface of the cloth speedily and effectively in the interior of the high temperature and high pressure steamer.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Sando Iron Works Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiteru Sando, Hiroshi Ishidoshiro, Koji Sando -
Patent number: 5431031Abstract: The machine comprises: two or more modules, each having two containers and each container having two vertical vessels with respective open upper ends; a bottom portion places the vessels in communication with each other. Each module has two, alternately operating, hydraulic fabric drive means, situated above the open upper ends of the vessels; for each module a pumping means draws liquor from the containers, forces it through a filter and sends it to the hydraulic drive means. A fan blows air to a guide means for leading the fabric from one container to another and the guide means is provided at the top thereof with a cylindrical configuration having a horizontal generating line allowing the air through and forming an air cushion between the fabric and the guide means.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Jaume Anglada Vinas, S.A.Inventor: Jaume A. Vinas
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Patent number: 5426803Abstract: The present invention is a method for processing dye-liquors, in particular dye-liquors for textile dyeing and post-treatment facilities. In particular, the present invention makes it possible to minimize the waste portion, and even entirely eliminate dyeing accessories, while textiles are treated in one or more subsequent dyeing chambers with heated dye liquors. The textiles to be treated are pulled in continuous transit, in one direction, through the associated equipment. Direction-reversing systems ensure a plurality of lengths of said textile are simultaneously in the dyeing chamber while the dye liquor is constantly cleaned and replenished by an apparatus which removes and reintroduction the dye-liquor in the dyeing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1993Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Inventor: Hans-Jorg Hamann
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Patent number: 5402658Abstract: The fabric (1), which is pre-treated wet and is supplied in strand form, is inflated to form a balloon (15, 15', 15", 15'") by means of a gaseous medium, is then combined again to form a strand and in strand form is guided through an overflow pipe (17, 17', 17", 17'"). Subsequently, these process steps are repeated a plurality of times in analogous sequence.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Solipat AGInventor: Christian Strahm
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Patent number: 5337586Abstract: An oxidation intensifier apparatus for continuous warp-chain indigo dyeing machines for dyeing a plurality of adjacent spaced parallel warp threads passing in a traveling path through a plurality of dyeing and squeezing units includes a first oxidation intensifier unit (10A) on one side of said traveling path, a second oxidation intensifier unit on the other side of said traveling path between two dyeing and squeezing units (I and II), and a fan (19) in each unit for blowing air onto opposite sides of the warp threads passing between the units. Each oxidation intensifier unit has an inlet on which the fan (19) is mounted, a diffuser (22) having an air inlet (21) adjacent the output side (20) of the fan and a diffuser outlet (23) in adjacent spaced relationship to the traveling warp threads (12). Each diffuser may contain in its interior a deflector (25) and/or a grille-type conveyor (26) to assure uniform distribution of the air delivered from the fan to the traveling warp threads.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Assignee: Master S.A.S. Di Ronchi Francesco & C.Inventor: Francesco Ronchi
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Patent number: 5321864Abstract: A washing unit includes several individual washing machines that adjoin the ager of a continuous bleaching installation. The washing machines immediately following the ager are operated in a co-current flow manner and receive between 10%-50% of the washing liquor conveyed through the remaining washing machines, which are operated in a counter-flow manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1993Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Horst Holderer
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Patent number: 5311626Abstract: The fabric (1), which is pre-treated wet and is supplied in strand form, is inflated to form a balloon (15, 15', 15", 15"') by means of a gaseous medium, is then combined again to form a strand and in strand form is guided through an overflow pipe (17, 17', 17", 17"'). Subsequently, these process steps are repeated a plurality of times in analogous sequence.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: Solipat AGInventor: Christian Strahm
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Patent number: 5275024Abstract: A wire-type pulp washing machine includes an endless moving foraminous wire which extends about a breast roll defining an on-running end and a couch roll defining an off-running end with a generally horizontal upper run of the wire extending between the rolls with showers providing a counter-current washer. The endless wire forms a wire return run having a horizontal wire section beneath the upper run. Pulp which has been washed on the upper counter-current washer may be removed and subjected to a chemical action, such as a bleaching action, and then reapplied to a horizontal return run section of the wire by a headbox to form a pulp mat on the inside surface of the wire. This pulp mat is subject to further countercurrent washing by the application of wash water to an upper surface of the mat and by draining of the wash water through the wire by suction boxes. This wash water may advantageously be applied as the wash water to the last stage of the counter-current washer along the upper run.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: The Black Clawson CompanyInventor: Clinton R. Parks
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Patent number: 5205008Abstract: An undyed carpet web is pretreated by applying a liquid preparatory agent in a gap of an applicator. Subsequent to the application of the preparatory agent, the carpet web is detained in a dwell apparatus. The web is then suctioned off in a hydroextraction device and steamed in a steaming machine before the dyeing operation begins.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1992Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Julius Kohnen, Johannes Kutz
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Patent number: 5201959Abstract: A method and apparatus which utilizes a novel dye solution for dyeing carpet in which the dye solution is heated to a temperature higher than the boiling point of water thus allowing fixation of the dye on the carpet without the need for a steam fixator.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1992Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Inventor: Benjamin F. Fuller
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Patent number: 5195201Abstract: A web of textile material which is to be permeated with a liquid is caused to move upwardly through the nip of two squeezing rolls which serve to expel air and/or moisture and are immediately adjacent a liquid bath. The freshly squeezed increments of the web act not unlike sponges and thus accept substantial quantities of liquid, and the surplus of liquid is expelled from the web by two rolls which are installed above the bath and define a nip of variable width. If necessary, the web can be contacted by a suitable wetting agent on its way toward the nip of the squeezing rolls.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1991Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Karl Menzel Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.Inventor: Waldemar Schlicht
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Patent number: 5137756Abstract: Apparatus is provided for carrying out a varnish impregnation method wherein a sheet-like base material is sequentially passed through a low-viscosity liquid storage region storing a low-viscosity liquid such as a solvent, a thermal syphon region, and a varnish storage region storing a varnish, the thermal syphon region being positioned between the low-viscosity liquid storage region and varnish storage region and communicating with both regions at air tight seals closed by liquid surfaces, and heating the base material in the thermal syphon region to vaporize the low-viscosity liquid impregnated in the base material. When the base material passes through the low-viscosity liquid, air contained in the base material is replaced with the low-viscosity liquid and discharged outside the apparatus. The low-viscosity liquid impregnated in the material is vaporized in the thermal syphon region.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1991Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignees: Takuma Co., Ltd., Takuma Research and Development Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mitsuaki Harada
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Patent number: 5056457Abstract: Apparatus is provided for carrying out a varnish impregnation method wherein a sheet-like base material is sequentially passed through a low-viscosity liquid storage region storing a low-viscosity liquid such as a solvent, a thermal syphon region, and a varnish storage region storing a varnish, the thermal syphon region being positioned between the low-viscosity liquid storage region and varnish storage region and communicating with both regions at air tight seals closed by liquid surfaces, and heating the base material in the thermal syphon region to vaporize the low-viscosity liquid impregnated in the base material. When the base material passes through the low-viscosity liquid, air contained in the base material is replaced with the low-viscosity liquid and discharged outside the apparatus. The low-viscosity liquid impregnated in the material is vaporized in the thermal syphon region.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1989Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignees: Takuma Co., Ltd., Takuma Research & Development Co.Inventor: Mitsuaki Harada
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Patent number: 5036560Abstract: A method of ironing articles of clothing suspended on hangers includes the step of directing opposite hot air jets onto two large sides of a moving previously wetted article with the opposite hot air jets acting to impinge upon the treated article in a direction from top to bottom so as to maintain the article in a state of vertical tension during the treatment, and the hot air being directed symmetrically onto the two sides of the moving articles through a plurality of superimposed nozzles which are inclined downwardly about 45.degree. to a plane of movement of the article. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1989Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Assignee: Reggiani Tessilr S.p.A.Inventor: Fabio Inghirami
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Patent number: 5010612Abstract: A method for continuous dyeing of tubular cotton knit fabrics with reactive dyes, in which method the fabric passes through a padding phase, optionally a swelling phase, a levelling phase, conducted in a steamer, a fixation phase conducted in the steamer, and a washing out, and in which the tubular fabric is ballooned at least once in the levelling phase, characterized in that before each ballooning in the levelling phase the length of fabric is passed through a bath of a neutral, inert salt and after each ballooning is squeezed to approximately the same moisture content as at the inlet to the salt bath, the squeezed off liquid being recirculated to the salt bath.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1989Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Assignee: Vald. Henriksen A/SInventors: Aage Jensen, Jeppe Stingsen, Jakob Landberg
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Patent number: 4961326Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a material, in particular a web of material or pulp, made to pass between at least two endless permeable belts, in particular screen belts or the like conveying means, in particular for the displacement washing of a filter cake or for washing fibrous matter, the material being passed between the belts along at least one, in particular at least two containers serving for the supply or discharge of a treatment medium. The object is in particular to reduce the construction length of such apparatus and to bring about a particular increase of the washing effect or other treatment effect, and this if possible without applying a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1988Date of Patent: October 9, 1990Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Andritz ActiengesellschaftInventors: Johann Sbaschnigg, Franz Resch
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Patent number: 4955212Abstract: In a fabric treatment apparatus for applying a washing or rinsing liquid to a dyed or printed textile web, the web is transported by a sieve conveyor belt along a horizontal path. Spaced from one another along that horizontal path are several liquid applicators or spray pipes. Associated with each spray pipe is a respect dwell stretch and a suction device, the dwell stretch being located downstream of the respective liquid applicator and upstream of the respective suction device. The dwell stretch includes either two sets of rotatable rollers spaced a distance from one another or a rotatable sieve drum.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1988Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Assignee: Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Johannes Kutz, Gunter von Harten