Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Grigas

Daniel P. Grigas 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).

  • Yarn clamp
    Patent number: 4381806
    Abstract: A yarn clamp for periodically clamping yarn on textile machines comprising a pair of clamping rollers supported on a frame for rotation about their axes. Means is provided for moving the clamping rollers into and out of contact with each other and for imparting a partial rotation to each of the rollers while they are out of contact. A wiping means is provided for wiping the surfaces of the clamping rollers when they rotate to avoid the accumulation of lint on the surfaces of the clamping rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: Crompton & Knowles Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel P. Grigas