Abstract: Tufting apparatus for producing textile goods includes a plurality of hollow needles which are reciprocated vertically to penetrate a backing. Yarn is fed pneumatically through the needles and implanted into the backing, the backing being shifted transversely by an amount corresponding to the space between adjacent needles so as to implant a transverse row across the backing. A knife blade is associated with each needle and positioned on the opposite side of the backing from a presser foot. The knife blade engages a point forming flat angled surface of the needle, the angled surface being formed with an upwardly and inwardly extending slot which serves to capture and center yarn exiting the needle and provides a sharp edge which cooperates with the knife blade for cutting the yarn.

Abstract: A module with tufting tools, in particular needles, in which the tools (2) are cast in a basic body (1) the length of which is equal to a multiple of the mean distance between the tufting tools (2) cast into the basis body, is provided on its rear face (3), which can be attached to a bar, with a bearing ridge (5) and recesses and on its front face (4) with a receiving shoulder (7) and projections. The module is traversed lengthwise, from the rear face (3) to the front face (4), by an elongated hole (9). The recesses on the rear face (3) are formed by the spaces between a countersunk row (6), of teeth (10) which are identical and equidistant from each other and have straight flanks. The projections on the front side are formed by a projecting row of teeth (8), the teeth (12) and the spaces (13) between the teeth of the row of teeth (8) match the spaces (11 ) and the teeth (10), respectively, of the row of teeth (6).

Abstract: A man's undergarment ergodynamically designed to have the combined quality and characteristics of a brief and an athletic supporter and which is of scant dimensions and fits snugly about a man's body with leg openings of such size as to provide additional comfort to the wearer. The system comprises four major parts, a waistband, a front panel, a back panel, and a 3-dimensional raised insert stitched in an oval shaped cutout in the front panel to act as a cradle and provide support without crush. Elastic edges are provided on the leg openings. Each of the parts are designed so that when sewn together, they provide a perfect fit for each size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a charger for feeding a carding machine with a nap of textile fibers as regularly as possible, characterized in that the receptacle apron (5) is continuously driven at variable speed controlled by the cell (7 ) for control of the thickness of the fiber mat (4) on the spiked apron (6), in that the receptacle (2) is also provided at its outlet, above the receptacle apron (5), with a screed (8) for regulation of the flow of fibers and in that a regulator drum (9) of variable speed coacts with the spiked apron (6) for the regulation of the mat of fibers carried thereon.

Abstract: For use in a spinning mill, the apparatus is used to even up the mass of sliver being conveyed, for manufacturing perfect roving yarns. The evening up takes place by measuring the thickness of the sliver after it has been compressed to a certain volume in a gap between two rollers. One roller is rigidly arranged, whereas the other is supported in a resilient manner or has a resilient portion. Movements by the resilient roller are indicative of the extent of the deviations in the thickness of the conveyed sliver, and the movements of the resilient roller are monitored by a sensor which sends signals for controlling devices for facilitating the evening up the amount of the sliver mass being fed. By means of the arrangement of rollers, the apparatus does not generate oscillations which would alter the measured results from the measuring rollers under certain operational conditions.

Abstract: A kit assembly for use in combination with sewing machines for purposes of removing portions of stitchable material around which a buttonhole or other desirable design is sewn by the sewing machine. In one embodiment, the kit includes a support assembly, a material removal device positioned within the support assembly, and a driver connected to the material removal device to supply the necessary forces to remove portions of material. The kit assembly may be attached to a sewing machine without requiring any substantial modification thereof and, if properly positioned, will not interfere with sewing operations and the components associated therewith. The kit assembly may be removed or disabled to allow the sewing machine to perform functions other than sewing buttonholes.

Abstract: A front section of a hook point member, relative to a rotating direction, of a rotating hook assembly is replaceable. The member can be replaced with a new one when a hook point is worn. Also, the replaceable member is made of a material of high hardness, such that burr-like edges will not be formed, thereby making it possible to obtain good sewing performance for a long period of time. The hook point and a claw may be formed integrally and can be replaced when the hook point and/or the claw is worn.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding into a roll a knitted fabric produced in a circular knitting machine and for conveying the roll to the outside of the knitting machine. A knitted fabric hangs below the knitting machine and is wound around a pair of horizontally aligned takeup shafts that are shiftable away from each other and toward each other until they are thrust against each other. At the start of the winding operation, the takeup shafts are shifted toward each other, and when the shafts approach positions to leave a gap between inner gripping ends of these shafts, a knitted fabric insertion link mechanism provided alongside the takeup shafts is extended toward the gap, and a fabric thrust arm on a distal end of the link mechanism pushes and insert a portion of the lower starting end of the hanging fabric into the gap. Thereafter the gap is closed so that the lower starting end of the fabric is firmly gripped between the gripping ends to enable start of the winding operation.

Abstract: The head band of a cap has a resilient member positioned around the rear of the cap with end portions of the resilient member secured to a frontal head band portion in the vicinity of the temples of the wearer of the cap. The end portions of the resilient member urge the frontal head band portion of the cap away from the forehead of the wearer and the frontal head band portion is formed in convex manner relative to the forehead of the wearer of the cap to provide a venturi-like opening between the frontal head band portion and the forehead for enhancing evaporation of perspiration from the forehead of the wearer of the cap.

Abstract: A game glove including a front and a back forming a major region for the fingers of the wearer and a minor region for the thumb of the wearer thereby defining a hand space therebetween; an opening at the lower edge of the glove for the passage of the hand of a wearer into the hand space; a bladder positioned in the hand space, the bladder having a major portion in the major region of the glove and a minor portion in the minor region for the glove; and a pump system to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder.

Abstract: A removable protective cover and blackout for a lens of a face and breathing mask. The device includes a flexible fabric sheet similar in size and shape to that of a transparent viewing lens of the mask and having an elastic band sewn to the perimeter of the sheet forming a gathered elastic hem sized to fit around the lens frame of the mask. When so positioned, the main central portion of the fabric sheet is against or immediately adjacent the outer surface of the viewing lens. The fabric material for the sheet may be either totally or partially light occlusive and may also include a central aperture in alignment with a connector in the viewing lens for connection to an air intake modulator.

Abstract: A device including an axle rotatably supported in a sewing machine, a shaft fixed in parallel to the axle, one or more cams fixed on the axle, a lever having one end pivotally fixed and having the other end slidably engaged with the cam, and a gripping device including a pair of members disposed on the shaft and a spring disposed between the lever and the members so that a thread can be gripped between the members, and the lever can be caused to move toward or to move away from the members so that a tension force applied to the thread can be adjusted.

Abstract: An automatic startup device in a carding machine includes a roll assembly for discharging the fiber web; and a web transporting arrangement situated under the roll assembly for gathering and advancing the web. The web transporting arrangement is formed of two adjoining, driven endless belts which together define a gap through which the web is discharged downwardly. The two endless belts or portions thereof are simultaneously shiftable horizontally to cause the web discharge gap to assume first and second locations spaced horizontaly from one another. There is further provided a trumpet situated under the web gathering belts. The trumpet has separable parts between which the web is introduced from the web discharge gap.

Abstract: An arcuate baffle wall is provided within a conventional lint cleaner forward of and horizontally registered with the front side of the saw cylinder of the lint cleaner. The upper and lower extremities of the baffle wall are generally horizontally registered with the upper and lower extremities of the saw cylinder and the baffle wall is spaced generally midway between the forward periphery of the saw cylinder and the front wall section of the lint cleaner to thereby define a venturi passage for air flow at appreciably increased velocity downward over the grid bars of the lint cleaner spaced about the forward peripheral portion of the saw cylinder. The venturi passage greatly increases the velocity of air flow past the grid bars and prevents the build up of cotton lint thereon to the extent that tangential outward displacement of dirt from the saw cylinder is blocked.

Abstract: A stretchable water penetration resistant moisture-vapor permeable undergarment that protects the body from accidental contact with blood and other body fluids. The underwear provides protection to medical personnel working in non-standard environments such as emergency rooms, accident and natural disaster sites, rescure operations and the like.

Abstract: A shoulder pad configured and sized to dwell on the shoulder of a wearer; the shoulder pad includes an outer cover having upper and lower sheet portions which are folded over and stitched together so as to enclose a resilient core layer, and has an opening into a pocket provided within the core layer so that valuable articles may be placed therein for safekeeping. The pad also has lip portions provided at the pocket opening which are reinforced and include fasteners, such as VELCRO.TM. fastener strips, to close the pocket. The pad upper surface is provided with at least one VELCRO.TM. patch fastener or strip to engage the inside of the shoulder zone of a garment of a wearer to maintain the pad in desired position, and the pad lower surface includes a loop which can be opened and closed to embrace a brassiere strap of a wearer of the pad.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier (1) of annular, cylindrical, plate or disc form or the like in a circular knitting machine for mounting needles, sinkers, cam parts or the like. The carrier (1) comprises at least one flow channel, which serves for the transport of a gaseous or fluid medium intended for heat exchange and/or lubrication. This flow channel consists of a recess (9) formed in the carrier, adjoining a surface of the same, and a cover (10) covering the recess, sealed to the carrier (1) and comprises at least one connection (11, 12) for the feed and/or removal of the medium (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A game glove including a front and a back forming a major region for the fingers of the wearer and a minor region for the thumb of the wearer thereby defining a hand space therebetween; an opening at the lower edge of the glove for the passage of the hand of a wearer into the hand space; a bladder positioned in the hand space, the bladder having a major portion in the major region of the glove and a minor portion in the minor region for the glove; and an inflation system to selectively inflate the bladder.

Abstract: A game glove including a front and a back forming a major region for the fingers of the wearer and a minor region for the thumb of the wearer thereby defining a hand space therebetween; an opening at the lower edge of the glove for the passage of the hand of a wearer into the hand space; a bladder positioned in the hand space, the bladder having a major portion in the major region of the glove and a minor portion in the minor region for the glove; and an inflation system to selectively inflate the bladder the inflation system including a pump system having an oval shaped diaphragm for selectively inflating the bladder to improve the fit of the glove on a wearer's hand.

Abstract: A firefighter's coat which has a chin and neck protective member which is adjustably and removably attached to the collar portion of the firefighter's coat. The chin and neck protective member is preferably attached to a plurality of portions of the collar portion by means of hook and pile attachment material or the like.