Patents by Inventor Benjamin Eugene Ferguson

Benjamin Eugene Ferguson 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).

  • Variable speed trash belt for open-end spinning machine and method
    Patent number: 5839266
    Abstract: A method of reducing trash recirculation into the fiber formation stream of an open-end spinning machine yarn formation station in an open-end spinning machine of the type having a movable trash belt which collects trash removed from the yarn during formation. The method comprises the steps of moving the trash belt at a first predetermined rate of movement for a predetermined period of time, moving the trash belt at a second predetermined rate of movement less than the first rate of movement for a predetermined period of time, cleaning the trash belt and repeating the steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Cimtec Control Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip K. Anthony, Benjamin Eugene Ferguson
  • Variable-speed trash belt for open-end spinning machine and method
    Patent number: 5694758
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for reducing trash recirculation into the fiber formation stream of an open-end spinning machine yarn formation station in an open-end spinning machine of the type having a movable trash belt which collects trash removed from the yarn during formation. The method includes the steps of moving the trash belt at a predetermined rate of movement for a predetermined period of time, stopping the trash belt for a predetermined period of time during which trash collects on the belt, cleaning the trash from the belt during movement of the belt, and repeating the steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Cimtec Control Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip K. Anthony, Benjamin Eugene Ferguson