Inkjet loom weaving machine
US11186929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03J2700/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for treatment of thread includes a weft thread printer having an intake positioned to receive a weft thread from a source, as well as an encoder that is configured to detect a length of the weft thread as the weft thread moves through the weft thread printer along a travel path. The system also includes a printhead positioned to apply coatings of a plurality of colors to the weft thread and yield a treated weft thread, as well as an outlet positioned to pass the treated weft thread to a loom.
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