Abstract: In a system for removing a faulty weft on a loom a mobile weft catcher unit engageable with a weft of an open shed is driven for successive removal of the next and faulty wefts by operation of a controller which generates phased instruction signals in response to detection of abnormal weft insertion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for forming the shed in a weaving loom, wherein the elements which constitute the system for lifting the warp yarns are, from top to bottom, an electro-magnet, two blades, two mobile hooks and a lifting beam. These elements are disposed one below the other between two vertical separating partitions constituting an assembly. A certain number of assemblies are assembled in a row so as to form a module which may be selectively inserted within the loom frame.

Abstract: A circular loom which holds multiple longitudinal threads is able to weave them into a three-dimensional fabric using a filament insertion device which supplies it with multiple circumferential threads and a supply of weaver thread. One version of the filament insertion device uses two spools of circumferential thread which each have feed tubes and tensionmeters which supply two lines of circumferential thread to a filament insertion device tip so that it may dispense two circumferential threads with adjustable tensions simultaneously to said circular loom. A weaver spool and weaver feed tube supply the filament insertion device tip with a tensionless supply of weaver thread so that it may dispense weaver thread when required.

Abstract: A tubular knit finger cot having one end closed by a transverse seam and the other end open, the closed end region tapering toward the seam, and resiliently extensile yarn interknit in the region adjacent to the open end to provide an elastic retaining collar.

Abstract: A driving coupling includes two pawls which are supported pivotally on an eccentric ring and which in a patternlike manner engage a longitudinal groove in the drive shaft. Each of two plates of a toggle-lever joint engages an arm extension of a respective pawl, the swivel axle of the toggle-lever joint being guided in a control groove of a swinging switching arm. When the pawls are engaged with a drive shaft groove, the toggle-lever joint is in an extended position which locks the pawls in position. For unlocking the pawls, the switching arm moves the toggle-lever joint into a catch opening between two guide rails. The pawls swing out and the drive shaft rotates without carrying along the pawls and the eccentric ring.

Abstract: A mixer housing is provided to partially enclose and support a long shaft rotary mixer for use on an open cannister. The housing includes a generally semicircular seat channel on the housing's bottom panel configured to accommodate a range of cannister mouth diameters. The seat channel also includes raised bosses to cant the mixer shaft and its blade toward the center of the cannister and away from the cannister walls. Also included in a recessed bevelled sideboard on the housing which provides access to the cannister opening for ease in introducing ingredients into the cannister.

Abstract: A rotor for weaving loom weft feeding devices, comprises a framework formed by a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub at an oblique angle, and an outer circular rim. One of the spokes is larger than the others and contains the weft yarn passageway extending lengthwise thereof. Two thin covers enclose the framework and are fixed securely to it, which eliminates the build up of dust between the spokes. The rim defines annular recesses within which the motor casing on one side and the winding drum on the other side nest.

Abstract: In a jet loom in which weft yarns are stored in weft yarn storing units according to a weaving command, and are jetted in the weft insertion cycles thereof, a device for controlling the storing unit comprises: rotation detecting means for detecting the rotational condition of the loom spindle, to output a spindle rotation signal; a rotation control circuit which, according to a weft yarn jetting order, calculates the number of standby cycles between weft insertion cycles, and calculates the speeds of rotation of the storing units to store weft yarns in advance according to the numbers of standby cycle, to output rotation command signals; a drive circuit for receiving the spindle rotation signal and the rotation command signal, to output drives signal to determine the speeds of rotation of the storing units; and drive means provided for the storing unit, each receiving the drive signal to drive the storing unit at a speed of rotation corresponding to the drive signal thus received, a weft yarn as long as a pre

Abstract: Apparatus for turning the end of a weft yarn into a warp shed for creation of a selvedge, the apparatus including a movable guide which in a first position is located outside the warp sheet to receive the end of a weft yarn after weft insertion, and which is movable to a second position located within the warp shed whereby the guide serves to separate the end of the weft yarn from the warp threads. A fluid jet nozzle is associated with the guide and is positioned to direct a flow of fluid along the guide, after the guide is moved inwardly to the second position, for carrying the end of the weft yarn into the warp shed.

Abstract: A method to control the speed of the weft feed spool in weaving looms includes feeding at least two items of detected data related to weft delivery and supply, and loom operation, into a control mechanism, and using the data to calculate as a number of windings, the variation of the weft length reserve from the average minimum desired weft length reserve as determined by an average weft length reserve sensor and adjusting the speed of the feed spool in response to such calculations. A maximum weft length detector may be used as a control for the feed spool as well as a sensor for the time and number of unwindings of weft from the feed spool.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing animal feeds and the like comprises a rotor having two opposing end assemblies connected by a center shaft for rotation within a mixer box. A flighted outer auger is mounted in the terminal portion of each set of corresponding radial arms of each end assembly, parallel to the center shaft. Each outer auger is rotated by drive means within the first hollow rotor end assembly, powered by a high speed drive shaft, and the entire apparatus is rotated by a low speed drive shaft. The drive shafts extend from opposing end assemblies and are coaxial to the center shaft. An optional center auger or optional intermediately spaced augers, parallel to the center shaft, are rotated by drive means within the second end assembly, driven by one or more outer augers.

Abstract: This invention relates to the shed forming devices in weaving looms wherein each of the retaining hooks is in the form of an element which is pivotable about a horizontal pin with each element provided with a tail portion which is subjected to the reaction of a compression spring so that the head portion thereof lies in a rest position above the toe of a corresponding mobile hook. When the mobile hook causes a retaining hook to pivot so that its nose or head is in an outer position with respect to the toe, an electromagnet of the device may be selectively activated to retain the retaining hook in this outer position to thereby prevent the mobile hook from being restrained by the retaining hook.

Abstract: This invention is directed to improved mobile hooks for the shed forming device of weaving looms wherein the mobile hooks are disposed at each of the ends of a funicular element. Each hook includes a web bordered by a vertical heel disposed in a slideway formed by grooves made in two opposing separating partitions with the web including a toe adapted to be hooked by the curved ends of a conventional blade element which is utilized to maintain the hooks in their uppermost elevated position. The hooks further include portions which are adapted to be gripped by conventional knives as the knives are moved vertically in reciprocating motion and also a push element adapted to displace the hook retaining blade against the core of an electromagnet which is used to selectively urge the retaining hook into engagement with the mobile hook when the electromagnet is activated.

Abstract: An air processing apparatus is disclosed having a feed roll pulling yarn from a source and feeding it to an air entangler at a feed rate. The yarn is entangled by a high pressure air stream in the air entangler, and a delivery roll pulls the yarn from the entangler at a delivery rate. The rolls are driven independently and independent controls are provided to independently vary the feed rate and the deliver rate to achieve a desired overfeed or underfeed of the yarn. A display shows the ratio of the feed rate to the delivery rate. A slub making apparatus feeds yarn to the entangler from a second source of yarn and includes a tensioner for tensioning the yarn as it is fed to the air entangler. An actuator selectively releases tension on the yarn from the second source so that it is rapidly overfed and the air entangler produces a slub in the entangled yarn.

Abstract: A disposable plastic clean up glove is economical to manufacture and easy to use and is made from two sheets of thermo setting plastic sheets joined together by heat sealing into shape and perforated for easy detachment. A fastener cut extends along the outside of the cuff portion and a tie strip extends along the fastener. Once an object is picked up using the glove, the glove is turned inside out to form a container and the fastener closed. The tie strip may be closed for double security and an aroma bubble located on the outside of the glove, now inside of the container, is burst to disinfect and deodorize the held contents.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering a human hand having a front flexible panel for covering the palm of the hand, a back flexible panel for covering the back of the hand, flexible structures for covering the fingers and thumb of the hand and intermediate structures for interconnecting the front and back panels. A wrist covering structure is also connected to the front and back panels for covering the wrist of the hand and a pocket is formed on the back flexible panel. The pocket has an access opening thereon and a zipper closure thereon.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for manufacturing a double connecting fabric having an upper ground construction, a lower ground construction, and pile yarns connecting both ground constructions by withdrawing the double connecting fabric by a plurality of spiked rollers arranged at positions downstream of a reed of a double velvet loom and contacting the upper ground construction and the lower ground construction.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for automatically forming and hemming garments which are circular or tubular in shape, comprising an expandable multi-roller and cam assembly for mounting and tensioning the garment about the assembly, and which further comprises a means for selectively engaging or disengaging one of the rollers of the assembly depending on the size and shape of the garment to be hemmed. The apparatus further comprises means for loading the circular garment from the multi-roller expandable assembly into a folding device which is used to fold a hem of a predetermined depth into the garment prior to the hem being sewn.

Abstract: Rainproof jacket, particularly for riders, including a back panel having a ventilation window which runs over its major portion. A rain protection flap fully covers this ventilation opening. The upper edge of the flap is secured to the upper end of the back panel while the lower edge of the flap is releasably secured to the lower end of the back panel. The lateral edges of the flap are unattached, that is they remain free of the back panel and of the ventilation window so that air is allowed to freely circulate between the ventilation window and the rain protection flap.

Abstract: A handloom provided with a warp beam for the supply of warp threads, a back beam for guiding the warp to the weaving plane and a cloth beam for advancing the fabric. There are means provided for variation of the distance between the back beam and the breastbeam. The breastbeam is movable substantially in the direction of the back beam and parallel to its starting position. Resilient members are present which exert a force away from the back beam on the breastbeam.