Patents Assigned to Precision Research & Development
  • Strand gripper and method
    Patent number: 6089281
    Abstract: A gripper for transporting filling yarn in a projectile (A) across a loom for insertion during weaving is carried by spring arms (B). The gripper includes opposed jaws one of which has a V-shaped inner surface (C) and the other jaw has a W-shaped inner surface (D) receiving an end of filling yarn (Y) when the gripper is closed. The method includes transporting the filling yarn across the loom while engaged by the opposed interengaging inner surfaces of the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Precision Research & Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas McArthur Anderson
  • Tucking device for wire weaving machines and method
    Patent number: 5701936
    Abstract: Tucking apparatus for weaving multiple narrow panels having a selvage on both sides of each panel upon a wire weaving machine has a cutter (B) operated by suitable linkage from a cutter cam (A) mounted upon a transverse synchronizing shaft and a forming finger cam (C) also mounted upon the synchronizing shaft which positively operates opposed forming fingers (D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Precision Research & Development
    Inventor: James R. Miller
  • Apparatus for servicing loom feeder plate assembly
    Patent number: 5119545
    Abstract: A fixture is illustrated for servicing a loom feeder plate assembly, having a feeder gripper beneath a guide block riveted to a plate, providing a plurality of work stations for carrying out the servicing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Precision Research and Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Anderson, James R. Miller