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Stitcher drive

US7857298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2007
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42B9/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A stitcher is provided including a carriage having a center of gravity, the carriage movable between an extended position and a retracted position; at least one bearing for supporting the carriage; and an operating link for driving the carriage, a driving force of the link being applied through the center of gravity or between the center of gravity and the bearing. Another stitcher also is provided including a movable carriage having a center of gravity, the carriage movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and an operating link for driving the carriage, a driving force of the link being applied through the center of gravity when the carriage is in the extended or retracted position. A saddle stitcher is also provided. Methods for stitching are also provided.

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