Patents Assigned to The Singer Company
  • System and a method to visually simulate subsystems in a fossil fuel power plant simulator
    Patent number: 4568288
    Abstract: A simulation system for a fossil fuel power plant simulator. The simulation system includes first, second, and third displaying means for respectively displaying selected simulated flame characteristics within the furnace, emission density images from the smokestack, and water/steam levels as indicated by a steam drum level indicator of the power plant. A computer correlates the images displayed on the first, second, and third displaying means such that a change in the operating level of the power plant causes corresponding changes in the simulated flame characteristics, emission density images, and water/steam level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Michael W. Patteson
  • Vacuum cleaner bag support
    Patent number: 4566884
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner bag support in which a compression spring is itself supported in the interior of the upper terminus of an outer bag and carries a bag top support which resiliently maintains the bag elevated against lateral expansion thereof. An ornamental bag top member may be carried on the upper terminus of the outer bag and attached to the bag top support for movement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: John E. Jones, W. K. Glenn, III
  • Sewing machine bed extension
    Patent number: 4565142
    Abstract: A one-piece sewing machine bed extension including portions which deform as the extension is placed on a sewing machine and generate internal stresses coacting with interlocks between the bed extension and sewing machine so arranged as to firmly secure the bed extension in place in a manner which is augmented by forces applied to the bed extension incident to normal operation and handling of the sewing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Leo E. McGann
  • Pathlength controller for ring laser gyroscope
    Patent number: 4561780
    Abstract: A pathlength controller for a ring laser gyroscope with a modulated mirror is disclosed where a voltage bias is applied to the modulation signal to prevent starting the ring laser gyroscope at a point where it operates with two equal longitudinal modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Bo H. G. Ljung, Hyman Cohen
  • Thread guide construction
    Patent number: 4559886
    Abstract: A sewing machine thread guide is provided with a flexible plastic thread entrapping core portion, and a hard core encasing portion having thread supporting grooves in alignment with thread receiving eyelets in the core portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Thaddeus J. Zylbert
  • Increased capacity program timer
    Patent number: 4560846
    Abstract: A program timer wherein a single three blade switch assembly is utilized for both the line switching function and a cam track operated switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Jerome C. Klopp, John Willigman
  • Sewing machine frame comprising oriented reinforced fibers
    Patent number: 4556594
    Abstract: A sewing machine bed having main and open channel sections is molded of glass reinforced thermosetting plastic composition which is injected into the mold through a side gate located opposite the juncture of the main and channel sections providing advantageous fiber orientation resulting in dimensional stability and freedom from warpage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Robert Sedlatschek, Leo E. McGann
  • Semi-automatic sewing machine control system
    Patent number: 4555997
    Abstract: A semi-automatic sewing machine control system responsive to successive signals from a sensor, such as a ply edge detector, influences in predetermined sequence a series of selected machine operations. This system accommodates interchangeably any variety of work sizes provided that the same sequence of sewing machine operations is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Tibor L. Tancs
  • Sewing machine presser device with feed drift control
    Patent number: 4554878
    Abstract: A presser foot and throat plate construction is disclosed for minimizing work feed drift in a sewing machine having a four-motion drop feed mechanism. By providing aligned and complemental ribs and recesses, one beneath the presser foot and the other in the throat plate, turning movement of the work fabric, which contributes to feed drift, is minimized and stitch forming characteristics of the sewing machine are enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Manfred R. Laidig
  • Fabric clamping means for driven work folder
    Patent number: 4553745
    Abstract: A clamp device is provided for gripping a fabric ply in place in a fabric folding mandrel to prevent slippage of the fabric ply relatively to the mandrel during the folding operation, and means are provided for bodily shifting the mandrel into a position facilitating proper introduction of a fabric ply thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: John M. Franke, Sr.
  • Control mechanism in a sewing machine for pattern and buttonhole sewing
    Patent number: 4553491
    Abstract: A cam selecting drum which is loosely supported in punched out holes in the frame of a sewing machine is spring biased into stabilized indexed positions to prevent variable stitch formation, and an idler gear which is also loosely supported on said frame for engagement with a gear on said drum as well as a gear on a mode selecting dial is spring biased to provide a loose meshing relationship with the gear on the drum whereby a feeling of placement of the dial becomes evident in indexed positions of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Brauch, John Mihovch
  • Rotary meter with integral instrument housing
    Patent number: 4553433
    Abstract: A rotary meter with an integral instrument housing is arranged so that the rotating components of the meter rotate about vertical axes. The meter includes upper and lower housings which together form a pressure hull. A cover is provided to be connected to the upper housing and define therewith an instrument enclosure. All instruments are mounted on the upper housing within the enclosure. The cover and upper housing are constructed to provide a secure, tamper resistant, environment for the instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Irwin A. Hicks
  • Skeletal frame sewing machine
    Patent number: 4552081
    Abstract: A skeletal frame sewing machine construction in which stitch forming instrumentalities supported on the skeletal frame are brought into cooperative relation by a combination of positioned adjustments of the instrumentalities on the skeletal frame and the influence of selective compensating forces developed between the skeletal frame and exterior casing parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Artin G. Vartoukian, Gregoire G. Moussaian
  • Scene simulator
    Patent number: 4545765
    Abstract: In a calligraphic scene display, occulting or masking of information stored in a data base can take place due to occulting surfaces. To determine whether occulting occurs for any given data item, a comparison is made first with data held in a surface memory circuit (34) indicating generally the area occupied by the surface. When occulting is indicated, a more detailed check is made against data held in a line memory circuit (36) and addressed with the aid of an address held in the surface memory circuit. If the line check indicates occulting, the occult logic (50) is instructed accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Kevin M. Jarvis
  • Furniture antenna system
    Patent number: 4546357
    Abstract: An antenna system for an article of furniture in which a panel of the article of furniture is sealed by a low loss dielectric material to isolate the panel from impurities which affect its electrical integrity. An antenna structure is applied thereon by silk screening, painting or otherwise marking of a conductive ink, or by vacuum deposition techniques, or by application of stamped or die cut foil, or by metallic tape, all by way of example. Connections to the antenna structure are made by compressing a conductive elastomeric material against terminations of the antenna structure so as to avoid temperature or other initiated dimensional changes of the panel which could effect the contact resistance to the terminations of the antenna structure, and also to avoid damaging the antenna structure. A specific connection arrangement is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Laughon, H. Taylor Haynes, Robert T. Klopach, Richard C. Warner
  • Electrical coil assembly
    Patent number: 4546340
    Abstract: An electrical coil assembly includes a bobbin having a pair of generally parallel end plates with a pair of terminals inserted into holes in an edge of one of the end plates. Magnet wire is wrapped around one of the terminals and then wound around the bobbin, with the finish end of the magnet wire being wrapped around the other terminal. A layer of protective insulated tape is applied over the surface of the wound coil and the terminals are dip soldered to the magnet wire. Formed integrally with the bobbin is an upstanding wall mounted on one of the end plates and having a lead wire receiving slot formed therein. A cover member is formed on the other end plate and is connected thereto by a living hinge. Lead wires are soldered to the terminals and inserted in the slot. The cover member is then folded over to mate with the wall so as to cover the terminals and the solder connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: George F. Kuchuris
  • Thread tensioning device for a sewing machine
    Patent number: 4545311
    Abstract: A thread tensioning device, wherein a helical spring of varying diameter is deflected by a control knob with a defined operating range to increase tension in sewing thread moved through the device, is provided with a member which is formed to engage one or more intermediate coils of the spring while the spring is deflected more than a predetermined amount by the control knob and thereby increase thread tension obtainable over a portion of the operating range of the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Anthony Giaimo, Robert H. Larsen, Donald Rodda
  • Router
    Patent number: D281218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Barrett, Randy G. Koon, Thomas C. Laughon
  • Positive displacement diaphragm fluid meter housing
    Patent number: D281404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Irwin A. Hicks
  • Sewing machine or similar article
    Patent number: D281783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: Jeanne K. Allen