Sliding Patents (Class 66/102)
  • Device for measuring the distance between the device and clothing points of traveling flat bars
    Patent number: 6247336
    Abstract: A fiber processing machine includes a rotary roll provided with a peripheral clothing; a plurality of flat bars having a clothing cooperating with the roll clothing; and a sensor supported adjacent the flat bars and facing the flat bar clothing for determining a distance between said sensor and said flat bar clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Steinert
  • Stocking having a comfort foot area
    Patent number: 5787509
    Abstract: A fine hosiery stocking has a comfort foot area. The comfort area encompasses the toe, sole and heel areas of the foot. A pad is sized to cover and be secured to the comfort area or integrally knit or woven into the comfort area to act as a liner to protect and comfort the foot of the wearer of the stocking. The pad is made out of a thicker, absorbent fiber material to absorb wetness and allow the foot to breathe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: Lee A. Alvera