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Multiple layer weaving

US8839824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Tory M. Cross · Portland, US
Bhupesh Dua · Portland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 24, 2013
Grant date	Sep 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 24, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T442/3976
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A weaving apparatus is provided herein for simultaneously weaving fine denier panels and coarse denier panels. The weaving apparatus includes a first warp beam that holds in tension a first number of small denier warp threads and a second warp beam that holds in tension a second number of large denier warp threads. The first number of small denier warp threads is greater than the second number of large denier warp threads.

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