Patents by Inventor Karl Popp

Karl Popp 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).

  • Measuring device for thread and a method of adjusting the length of a travelling thread
    Patent number: 4320786
    Abstract: The measuring device is used for measuring lengths of thread, for example for measuring weft thread for a weaving machine. The measuring device includes a constantly rotating winding body or drum and a thread guide which is adjustable longitudinally of the drum. The thread guide is spaced from the drum and has one or more guide surfaces formed by eyelets or a comb. By shifting the thread guide axially of the drum, the length of thread in the windings on the drum can be increased or decreased per unit time during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1982
    Assignee: Sulzer Brothers Limited
    Inventor: Karl Popp
  • Loom
    Patent number: 4262706
    Abstract: A loom comprising a resiliently arranged tension or whip roll movably mounted transversely with respect to its lengthwise axis. The tension roll serves to generate the tension of the warp threads or ends of a preferably two-part warp beam. The bearing or support means of the tension roll are arranged to be individually movable independently of one another such that the tension roll can be moved into an inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Sulzer Brothers Limited
    Inventors: Karl Popp, Heinz Schaub