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Thread detector assembly

US5096038A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1990
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thread detector assembly for detecting an activated, elongate thread which is integral with a sheet comprises an elongate detector or set of detectors. A conveyor is provided to cause relative movement between a sheet and a detector. The detector or detectors extend at an acute angle to the thread in use whereby the thread is presented successively to different parts of the detector or detectors.

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