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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7247212 | Orthogonal weaving for complex shape preforms An orthogonal stitch-weave method and fiber architecture. The architecture allows near-net-shape composite preforms to be fabricated, thereby reducing costs associated with complex preform shapes and increasing desired strengths of the composite. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 6979347 | Implantable drug delivery prosthesis An apparatus and associated method for delivering a therapeutic substance to a vascular lumen, using an implantable prosthesis, such as a stent, which has grooves or trenches formed thereon. The grooves are formed on specific regions of the stent struts to increase ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6779237 | Necklace and method of manufacture A necklace for wearing around a wearer's neck. The necklace is constructed from a number of strands of woven yarn. The strands are wrapped together, capped at each end, and frayed at various positioned between the ends in order to create the unique appearance of the... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6761798 | Method for forming an Arundo donax paper product Composite panels and pulp, and paper products of the pulp, are produced from Arundo donax. In the fabrication of the composite panels, Arundo donax is comminuted to a suitable size, combined with a binder, and consolidated into panels that meet standards for constru... | 07/13/2004 |
| 5833802 | Apparatus for production of a three-dimensional fabric An apparatus for production of a three-dimensional fabric including laminated fiber layers having a fiber arranged along axial lines and a connection yarn inserted into the fiber layers to connect the fiber layers with each other are described. The fiber ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5772821 | Method and apparatus for production of a three-dimensional fabric An apparatus and a method for production of a three-dimensional fabric including laminated fiber layers having a fiber arranged along axial lines and a connection yarn inserted into the fiber layers to connect the fiber layers with each other are describe... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5664306 | Apparatus and method for producing colored knitted net An apparatus for producing colored knitted net from a plurality of individual ribbons. A coloring apparatus adapted to color selected ribbons of said plurality of individual ribbons is provided between the orientation and knitting stages in the net produc... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5662250 | Bow forming device A device for forming bows from a ribbon which includes a base plate and a pair of uprights mounted on the base plate. One of the uprights is resiliently biased toward the other upright for grippingly engaging portions of the ribbon inserted therebetween t... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5435048 | Thread frame for forming a pattern An apparatus for forming a pattern utilizing a line which interacts with a frame member. The frame member includes at least a first portion and a second portion spaced from each other. First and second collar elements are rotatably attached to the first a... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5327621 | Method of producing fabric reinforcing matrix for composites A reinforcing matrix is produced using a plurality of regulating members (pins) removably arranged in rows in a predetermined direction on a base. Yarns are woven between the pins on the base repeatedly looping back and forth between spaced apart position... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5211967 | Three-dimensional fabric and method of producing the same A three-dimensional fabric is disclosed that is appropriate for use in composite materials having various beam type shapes that are formed from a plurality of intersecting plate sections. A plurality of thread layers are woven such that they extend contin... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5121530 | Textile reinforced composite structure or spar and method of producing the same Textile structures for producing structural members such as reinforced spars of composite material and a method for producing the textile structures. In the textile structure at least two textile planar members, or plates, are integrally joined together b... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5005273 | Rag rug loom A rag rug comprising a frame having a pair of laterally spaced longitudinal side members, and a pair of laterally spaced transverse end members that are connected to the respective opposite ends of the longitudinal side members. Two pairs of fold-up legs ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4892515 | Artificial ribboned flower making methods and apparatus A method of producing a wide variety of ribbon flowers; wherein, a framework unit (10) is employed in conjunction with a length of ribbon (18) a stitching means (11) and a severing means (12), to produce the basic core elements of the various flower varie... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4881381 | Textile fabric A method of forming a textile fabric using a frame (20) which has pegs (22) spaced apart around the perimeter with yarn wound a first direction (26) between parallel pegs forming a warp. Yarn is then wound a second direction (28) 90-degrees from the first... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4656703 | Machine for producing complex objects by multidirectional deposition of thread The invention concerns the production of three-dimensional thread packages. Vertical rods (11) are maintained in a stationary arranged network by engagement through perforated plates (12,13). A thread (10) is deposited from above this network by a shuttle... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4644619 | Method for producing complex objects by multidirectional deposition of thread The invention concerns the production of three-dimensional thread packages. Vertical rods (11) are maintained in a stationary arranged network by engagement through perforated plates (12,13). A thread (10) is deposited from above this network by a shuttle... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4616769 | Doll hair maker and method of use An apparatus (10) for fabricating hair pieces for cloth dolls from at least one length of yarn (50), wherein the apparatus comprises a framework unit (11) rotatably disposed on a support unit (12) and adapted to accumulate a multiplicity of bunched windin... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4391030 | Method of producing a looped strand lacing member for use in transplanting trees A wheel-like device enables a looped-strand drum lacing to be made thereon from two lengths of rope for use when forming a tree root ball of soil during transplanting of the tree. The device has a central hub with a plurality of outwardly projecting posts... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4351093 | Method of making modular yarncraft A modular yarn craft system is provided wherein preformed central sections having a plurality of rods extending outward therefrom are mateably connectable with each other or tubular members so as to provide a connection zone between the elements having a ... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4316310 | Rag rug loom A rag rug loom comprising a frame having a pair of laterally spaced longitudinal side members, and a pair of laterally spaced transverse end members that are connected to the respective opposite ends of the longitudinal side members. A first transverse pl... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4287840 | Tree transplanting method and apparatus therefor A wheel-like device enables a looped-strand drum lacing to be made thereon from two lengths of rope for use when forming a tree root ball of soil during transplanting of the tree. The device has a central hub with a plurality of outwardly projecting posts... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4229864 | Yarn holder and dispenser for making hooked rugs A holder for forming loops in short strands of yarn to facilitate picking them up with a latch hook in connection with making a hooked rug comprises a sheet of plastic divided into sections by crease lines that serve as hinges to enable some sections to b... | 10/28/1980 |
| 4229890 | Picture-making easel and frame An apparatus upon which a fabric is supported in a stretched condition, in order to be flat while a pictorial design is sewn thereupon, with beads and sequins; the apparatus including an upright easel supporting a freely pivotable frame, that holds the fa... | 10/28/1980 |
| 4202569 | Craft board The specification discloses a Craft Board which has many different uses in the handicraft field. The board provides hook means to attach various different handicraft works to the Craft Board, therefore eliminating the use of bulky holding frames or the st... | 05/13/1980 |
| 4103944 | Macrame board and kit A macrame board and kit includes a board member in which a central area is provided with rows and columns of uniformly spaced apertures, the lower peripheral edge is scalloped and the upper peripheral edge is given a cut-out section substantially coextens... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4102065 | Adjustable stand for needlework and the like A collapsible and adjustable stand for supporting needlework and the like includes base members, vertical leg members secured to the base members, and a support member pivotally secured to the upper end of the vertical leg members. The support member is p... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4081885 | Method of making a textile product A method of making a textile product. In the preferred form a rectangular loom is utilized. The strands of string are applied transversely between opposite sides of the loom forming a gridlike backing web. Then yarns which may be colored are extended tran... | 04/04/1978 |
| 4077436 | Portable hand weaving loom An apparatus for weaving having two normally stiff flat springy pieces forming the base which, by varying their relationship to each other, can exert varying degrees of tension on the supported warp threads which extend, in a continuous fashion, completel... | 03/07/1978 |
| 4041585 | Hand loom construction This invention is an improved hand loom made up of a heavy gauge wire which forms a base frame capable of being formed into a variety of different shaped outlines and encircling the base frame is a continuous coil of wire which encircles the base frame fo... | 08/16/1977 |
