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Method and apparatus for forming J-tuft pile

US4048930A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1971
Grant dateSep 20, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 16, 1991

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05C15/22
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method and apparatus for stitching yarn continuously through a base fabric to initially form loops therein, cutting each loop to form a leading strand and a trailing strand, and selectively back-drawing the trailing strand after it is cut, to form J-tuft pile.

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