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Single end servo motor driven scroll pattern attachment for tufting machine and computerized design system for tufting carpet

US6508185B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2002
Grant dateJan 21, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/23936
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by an array of single end yarn drives operated by servo motor controllers, and methods of using such an attachment to create and tuft new carpet patterns.

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