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Outline void pattern

US12203200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2023
Grant dateJan 21, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05C15/32
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for automatedly inserting void stitches in the manufacture of pixel mapped patterns on tufting machines having an array of independent yarn feed devices feeding yarns to reciprocating needles employs an algorithm to determine if a stitch should have a void substituted for the stitch and then implemented.

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