Patents by Inventor Andre Lotte

Andre Lotte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Installation for the formation of suspended folds in textile strip material
    Patent number: 4216888
    Abstract: In an installation comprising a chain of rods from which woven material in strip form is suspended in folds, the discharge of hot air or steam through a blowing nozzle is subjected to the cyclic action of a regulating device for progressively reducing the nozzle discharge from a predetermined maximum value during commencement of formation of a fold to a zero value after only a fraction of the time required for complete formation has elapsed. The installation is primarily intended for use in steaming machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Assignee: Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques de Mulhouse
    Inventors: Andre Lotte, Raymond Gross
  • Rotary printing machines
    Patent number: 4080894
    Abstract: A locking and centering apparatus for fastening the ferrule to the casing in a rotary printing machine, the present invention comprises a plurality of resilient catch members mounted on a first locking ring, the locking ring being carried on the casing. The catch members engage end portions of the ferrule and are biased into engagement therewith by a second locking ring carried on said first locking ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: Societe Alsacience de Constructions Mechaniques de Mulhouse
    Inventors: Roger Weber, Andre Lotte
  • Suspension device for squeegee-supporting tubes in rotary screen printer
    Patent number: 4077320
    Abstract: A printing machine with rotary screens particularly adapted for printing fabrics in which a squeegee-mounting tube extends through each screen supported by a pivotable arm which turns about a vertical axis making it possible to move the arm completely away from the entrance to the screen to facilitate squeegee placement and removal; the height of the arm being adjustable by a composite jack on the axis of rotation of the arm for expediting screen changing or cleaning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques de Mulhouse
    Inventors: Roger Weber, Andre Lotte
  • Adjustable modular rotary screen mount
    Patent number: 4063501
    Abstract: A removable module carrying a screen for a rotary screen printing machine, which stands on four individually vertically adjustable legs, each supported on an individual seating surface mounted on a bedplate. Two screw spindle and movable cylinder-nut mechanisms are provided for in-place angular and transverse position adjustment. The rotational drive of the screen is provided through a slidable Cardan joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: Societe Alsacienne de Mecaniques de Mulhouse
    Inventor: Andre Lotte
  • Doctor-blade holder with cleaning means
    Patent number: 3952650
    Abstract: In a doctor-blade system consisting of a strip of flexible material supported by a blade-holder fitted with resilient means for applying the free marginal portion of the doctor-blade against the screen during printing, at least one internal longitudinal passageway is formed within the blade-holder body and communicates at intervals with the internal blade face and with the resilient means, any trace of ink which may have infiltrated into the system being discharged to the exterior by means of an external supply of fluid under pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques de Mulhouse
    Inventor: Andre Lotte