Patents by Inventor Mark H. Simmons

Mark H. Simmons 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 dispensing device
    Patent number: 4676443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing device for yarn which includes a loose skein holding section and a pair of feed rolls having a bite therebetween to move yarn from the skein holding section to a discharge side. A yarn gathering guide is positioned between the skein holding section and the feed rolls and a loop separating chamber is located between the skein holding section and the gathering guide. The feed rolls are responsive to a switch which is activated by tension on the yarn on the discharge side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Mark H. Simmons