Patents Assigned to Phoenix Automation
  • Hem monitoring system
    Patent number: 6260495
    Abstract: A hem monitoring system for a textile finishing device having one or more sewing heads positioned along a predetermined path for finishing the hem on a textile product in a high speed manner. The monitoring system includes a camera, a monitor, and means for controlling the camera such that an image of the hem is captured and displayed on the monitor so as to inspect the quality of the hem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Phoenix Automation
    Inventors: Parks C. Stewart, Robert A. Trobaugh, III
  • Pillow sham apparatus
    Patent number: 6058863
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a pillow sham from a sheet of material. The apparatus includes one or more hemmers positioned on a predetermined path for hemming one or more lateral edges of the sheet, a tri-fold assembly positioned on the predetermined path such that the sheet is folded into a front panel, a first back panel, and a second back panel, and one or more sewing assemblies positioned on the predetermined path such that the panels are sewn into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Phoenix Automation
    Inventors: Parks C. Stewart, Robert A. Trobaugh, III