Patents by Inventor Basil Carmont Ellis

Basil Carmont Ellis 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for forming a multi-ply yarn
    Patent number: 3999361
    Abstract: A two-stage "self-twist" process and apparatus for forming a multi-ply twisted strand assembly in which in the second stage alternating twist is applied to a first travelling assembly by intermittently lifting it in and out of a twisting nip, the travelling assembly being then converged with a second assembly so that the two twist together to form a stable twisted structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
    Inventors: Basil Carmont Ellis, Robert Tippett