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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398901 | Device enabling a footware item to be removed from a mould The invention relates to a universal removal device enabling a footware item having a very short or very long upper from one or two moulds (28) side by side and at different heights with a normal inclination of the foot and a normal heel. The inventive device... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7290409 | Method and device for handling a tubular knitted article, in particular a sock A method to orient a tubular knitted article, such as a sock or the like, with respect to a pocket of fabric, for example the heel or toe pocket of said article. The method comprises the phases of: stretching an article on a tubular member (1) so that an inte... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7076897 | Method and apparatus for loading articles such as stockings, socks and the like onto the shapes of an ironing machine The invention refers to a method and apparatus for loading articles such as stockings, socks and the like onto an ironing machine being provided with relevant support shapes; the apparatus (1) comprises: a tubular chamber (3) with an inlet section (... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7049621 | Apparatus and method for detecting the orientation of textile products such as stockings and socks The orientation of textile articles such as stockings and socks having closed or open toe are detected by a method and apparatus, in a plant for the automatic treatment of articles in which the articles are pneumatically moved. A machine (6) requires the arti... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7004714 | Method and apparatus for automatically loading socks, knee socks and the like onto forms An apparatus for automatically loading socks on forms (1) comprises a suction unit (20) at an inlet, a carousel (10) with several stations (2, 3, 4, 5), a positioning unit (30) of the sock (S), a tucking-up unit (40) and a p... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6973740 | Stationary clothes drying apparatus A stationary dryer, which may be used for drying clothes, is provided having a housing enclosing a space. A stationary support is located within the space for receiving articles to be dried. An air moving device is provided for generating an air flow through the spa... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6913173 | Method and apparatus for opening, positioning and loading socks on forms An apparatus for automatic loading socks on forms (1) comprises a suction unit (20) at the entry, a carousel (10) with several stations, a sock positioning unit (30), a sock tucking up unit (40) and a withdrawing and loading robot ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6886723 | Method and device for stretching socks, knee socks and the like on steaming forms A method and a device for stretching hosiery articles such as socks, knee socks and the like comprises a steaming form having a straight portion opposite a foot shape. The steaming form has a friction surface for engaging the band portion of a sock and means for var... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6719177 | Method and apparatus for longitudinal orientation of hosiery articles A method for longitudinal orientation of tubular knitted elements such as socks (2), knee socks or the like, wherein a stretching step of the sock (2) is provided in a duct (3) of orientation with its two ends aligned longitudinally. Then, the p... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6681967 | Method and device to stretch socks in boarding machines This method is applied in men stocking boarding units including an implement bearing several boarding shapes and suited to be led into a steam boarding chamber defined by two shells, movable with respect to each other into a mutual opening and closing pos... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6516979 | Method and apparatus for handling textile articles, especially for loading articles on hosiery machines Apparatus for handling textile articles, comprising means to engage a portion (30) of same articles in a station for the removal thereof and to operate the handling thereof in a predetermined direction (F) up to a station for either the unloading or the r... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6155466 | Apparatus for stretching apart one end of a tubular article Apparatus for the opening or stretching apart of one end (10) of a tubular article (1), comprising a body (T) of substantially tubular shape, with an entry section (I) of the end (10) of the articles (1) to be treated and communicating with air suction me... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5954244 | Apparatus for processing socks An apparatus for processing socks in nested pairs includes the frame and a plurality of processing stations which may include a trimming station, a pressing station, a printing station, and a doffing station as well as a nesting station. The nesting stati... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5941431 | Sock boarding apparatus An apparatus for boarding socks includes a skeletal frame formed from a plurality of subframes define a path of movement for one or more socks being boarded by the apparatus, an assembly for boarding one or more socks including an assembly for moving a so... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5904279 | Method and apparatus for straightening substantially tubular textile goods The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for straightening substantially tubular textile goods, such as socks, stockings, tights etc., which have an asymmetry, such as a reciprocated heel. According to the invention the textile goods are... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5884822 | Method and apparatus for picking up and moving tubular articles Apparatus for picking up and moving tubular articles such as knitted stockings, comprising:--pneumatic means for picking up at least one article from a heap or container;--pneumatic means for moving the thus picked-up article(s);--means positioned in a fi... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5769286 | Hosiery item spreading unit with pneumatic feed, usable with pneumatic hosiery item convenience systems equipped with a centralized suction A hosiery item spreading unit with pneumatic feed, usable with pneumatic hosiery item conveyance systems equipped with a centralized suction, comprising: a structure which forms an elongated spreading chamber arranged with its longitudinal axis substantia... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5706987 | Hosiery boarding machine and method An automatic boarding machine and method provides convenience, precision and efficiency of operation. Boarding forms are horizontally positioned for easy loading and ergonomic advantage. Microprocessor controls allow variable speed and cycle times while i... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5669321 | Stocking-holder shape for pantyhose sewing machine Improved stocking-holder shape comprising two contouring flat elements that can be stretched apart under control, wherein each of said flat elements is provided, in correspondence of the respective outer side, with a flexible and elastic body which has on... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5630533 | Method and device for folding women's tights on hose shaping machines A method of folding women's tights on a hose shaping machine, whereby the tights are fitted onto respective pairs of tubular forms fitted to a carousel conveyor and set to a parted position in which the forms substantially lie in the same vertical plane; ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5593072 | Automated garment finishing system An integrated automated manufacturing system for finishing individual garments is provided. The system includes a conveyor system, a fixture constructed for movement on the conveyor in a predetermined orientation, a form mounted on the fixture for holding... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5564609 | Method for mounting pantyhose blanks A method for mounting pantyhose blanks which enables a pair of pantyhose blanks to be efficiently and accurately mounted on a stretch holder member of a crotch sewing machine employed in pantyhose sewing. Panty portions of a pair of pantyhose blanks are i... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5505350 | Method and apparatus for disposing two tubular articles in a predetermined position on a corresponding support Apparatus for disposing two tubular articles in a predetermined position on corresponding paired support shapes. Structure is provided for optically detecting the end provided with elastic hem of each article fitted on the respective support shapes. A pus... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5477996 | Method and apparatus for automatically positioning stockings in a pantyhose-forming machine Apparatus for positioning two stockings in a machine for making pantyhose articles and comprising a pair of horizontal flat shapes (5) which support the stockings (5), the apparatus being made up of: --gripper elements (1) for withdrawing a limited side p... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5415330 | Feeder for guiding stockings in looping machines A feeder for guiding stockings in a looping machine includes a mechanism for rapid adjustment of the opening width between two mutually facing guide bars provided with two horizontal mutually parallel rods loaded by respective springs pressing the rods ag... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5373977 | Method for transferring pantyhose from a line closer machine to a toe-closer machine and apparatus for the implementation thereof Apparatus for transferring a pantyhose article from a Line Close machine to a Toe-Closer machine. A tensioning structure is disposed below the banister of the Line-Closer machine to put in tension the legs of the pantyhose, which hang down from said banis... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5316188 | Apparatus for stretching tubular material with a least one closed end on a stretcher An apparatus for stretching tubular material with at least one closed end on a stretcher, in particular for stretching stockings, pantyhose, and the like on an elongated stretcher, is described, in which the tubular material is pulled onto the stretcher b... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5263617 | Garment waistband expander apparatus Arranged for positioning within a waist portion of a garment, the apparatus includes first and second plate members arranged for retraction and projection relative to one another, having a cam plate intermediate the first and second plates to effect the e... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5261579 | Process and device for smoothing tubular, extensible material A process and a device for smoothing tubular, extensible material with at least one closed end, especially for shaping stockings or tights, is described, with at least one apparatus to feed in and stretch the material on an elongated stretcher being provi... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5094371 | Finishing device for stockings hose A finishing device for setting and finishing stockings hose such as stockings and panty hose through steam treatment while they are loaded onto templates, the finishing device including a pair of templates which intermittently move, a steam setting sectio... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5004132 | Method and apparatus for producing socks A method and apparatus for finishing socks is disclosed which utilizes a boarding or blocking machine of the type having a plurality of sock boarding (blocking) forms which are movable within a track. Socks to be block (boarded) are applied to the boardin... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4964549 | Two piece torso display device for stockings A device for displaying panty hose comprises a hollow body formed from front and back portions joined together. The front and back portions include outer surfaces contoured to simulate a human trunk and abdomen. The hollow body is somewhat flattened so th... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4922685 | Pantihose packaging and manufacture Pantihose garments are mounted on a card for purpose of display or sale, the card being inserted into one leg of the pantihose and parts of the pantihose unsupported by the card are folded and disposed to one side of the card-supported part of the leg. Ex... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4809889 | Clothing display form A display form for displaying clothing, shoes or jewelry. A first display member for supporting suitable articles is in the form of either a hand or a foot. A second display member for supporting suitable articles is also in the form of either a hand or a... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4756199 | Hosiery sizing apparatus and method The hosiery article is drawn onto a sizing form having uniformly shaped openings positioned in several spaced locations therealong and underlying the hosiery article positioned on the form. The sizing form is dimensioned and shaped to maintain the hosiery... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4674663 | Arrangement for shaping hosiery articles A shaping machine which is provided for the shaping of panty hose and other hosiery articles includes two substantially vertically extending elongated blades. A motor driven belt drive extends along each of the longitudinal lateral edges of the blades. Ea... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4666048 | Hosiery display device A hosiery display device has a plurality of stocking forms mounted on a support housing such that the stocking forms are arrayed in a fan-like configuration. The thigh ends of the stocking forms are scalloped, and these are then held onto a keyed shaft by... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4643340 | Transfer mechanism for transferring hosiery articles A transfer mechanism for transferring hosiery from a toe-closing machine to a hosiery boarding machine is disclosed which enables the labor content of hosiery production to be reduced. The hosiery is mechanically removed from the toe-closing machine and s... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4624375 | Stocking display device A stocking display device having a plurality of stocking forms mounted on a support in such a manner that each form can be moved into a number of different angular positions whereby a fan-like arrangement of the forms can be achieved. The support for the ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4613065 | Method of handling hosiery A method of handling hosiery after the hosiery has been stripped from a form is disclosed and comprises the steps of: (a) transferring hosiery one at a time from a stripping mechanism to an accumulating mechanism; (b) vertically suspending the hosiery fro... | 09/23/1986 |
