Patents Assigned to Omita S.p.A.
  • Method and apparatus for transferring the weft
    Patent number: 4100944
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling and transferring the cut end of a weft to a subsequent sliding shuttle clamp. The weft end is retained in the guide slot of the shuttle supply drum which was occupied by the previous shuttle before it was shot through the shed. A storage lever retracts the cut end of the weft to the intake side of the drum and the weft is then pivoted to the new shuttle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Omita S.p.A.
    Inventor: Cesare Germani
  • Loom with shuttles
    Patent number: 4044800
    Abstract: A monitoring system for the shuttle movements in a loom of the multiple moving shuttle type. Sensors are located at the end of shuttle travel through the shed, at the beginning and end of its recycling travel back to the transporting drum, and phase sensors are provided to indicate proper position of the transporting drum. Whenever any of the sensors detects a fault in the position or phase of the shuttle or transporting drum, the fault is indicated and the loom is normally shut down until the fault is cleared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1977
    Assignee: Omita S.p.A.
    Inventor: Cesare Germani