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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398574 | Method and apparatus for treating ropelike textile goods In a method for treating ropelike textile goods in a closed container that contains at least two axially adjacent J-boxes for receiving textile goods during at least part of the treatment time, a driving motion in a feeding direction is imparted to the textile goods... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392558 | Method and apparatus for cleaning sails The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning flat fabrics, especially sails for sailboats, in which at least one cleaning solution is applied to the flat fabric in a washing apparatus. According to the invention, it is provided that the fl... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7316042 | Machine and method for the continuous treatment of a fabric The machine comprises in combination: means (7) for supplying the fabric (T); means (9) for extracting the fabric; at least one first tank (1) and one second tank (3) which are positioned in series and between which a pneumatic transfer m... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7140207 | Device for the continuous treatment of yarns with process fluids Device for the continuous treatment of yarns with process fluids comprising a Venturi nozzle fed with process fluid as driving fluid to feed the yarn to the treatment, a distributor for distributing the yarn in the treatment reactor according to a layer of superimpo... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7090702 | Continuous treatment system of yarns with process fluids, particularly for their mercerization under tension A continuous treatment system of yarns with process fluids, particularly for mercerization, wherein a bundle of threads to be treated is put into the reaction with a Venturi nozzle activated with process fluid, which entrains the bundle of yarn with it, and with a s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089768 | Washing machine with conveyor device A cabinet-shaped washing machine includes a conveyor belt to move laundry goods in circulation, with the laundry goods passing through various successive steps of the laundry cycle. Following the actual washing process, a downstream pre-dehumidification as well as a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070847 | Abraded fabrics exhibiting excellent hand properties and simultaneously high fill strength retention The inventive method provides highly desirable hand to various different types of fabrics through the initial immobilization of individual fibers within target fabrics and subsequent treatment through abrasion, sanding, or napping of at least a portion of the target... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6916349 | Method of producing non-directional range-dyed face finished fabrics Range-dyed fabrics that possess excellent hand characteristics and simultaneously exhibit substantially nondirectional appearances are provided. Such a combination permits the production and utilization of an extremely comfortable apparel fabric that can be attached... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6343395 | Apparatus and process for wet-processing of textile material The present invention relates to apparatus for the wet-processing of textile material, essentially comprising a vessel (1) comprising a fabric inlet (2), at least one nozzle (3) for applying a treatment liquor, an intensive zone (4) and a fabric outlet (5... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6044509 | Process for continuous dyeing of cellulosic circular knits with water-soluble dyes Process for continuous dyeing of cellulosic circular knits composed of natural or modified hydroxy-containing or natural, modified or synthetic carboxamido-containing fiber materials with water-soluble dyes comprises initially impregnating the material wi... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5893933 | Device and method for the continuous fulling of a material web of textile woven fabrics and knitted fabrics There is disclosed a device for the continuous fulling of a material web (6) of textile woven fabrics and knitted fabrics with a guiding passage (15) through which the material web (6) can be guided through and accelerated by means of a fluid. At the end ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5850651 | Air jet flow type apparatus and method for treating textile material A treating apparatus and method of the present invention carry out dyeing, scouring, bleaching and other treatment for feeling of a textile fabric by transferring and circulating the textile fabric with jetting force of air and liquor using an air jet flo... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5845355 | Method and device for fibrillating cellulose fibers that permit easy fibrillation, in particular tencel fibers A method and a device for fibrillating cellulose fibers contained in a fabric web (3) comprise the fabric web (3) being withdrawn from a fabric storage chamber (6), accelerated through a guide slot by means of liquid flowing at high speed and then flung a... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5826289 | Wet processing system for treating wetted roped knitted fabric tubes This invention is directed to a wet processing system wherein a wet roped knitted fabric is treated to achieve a finished product that is flat and open and accomplished by moving the fabric so that it is transported through the various processing steps in... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5642548 | Apparatus and method for wet processing traveling textile material In a textile wet processing machine and process wherein an indeterminate length of a textile fabric or other material is washed or otherwise subjected to a wet treatment operation by transportation sequentially through a plurality of processing chambers, ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5623738 | Machine and method for the continuous washing of a fabric A machine is disclosed for the continuous washing of fabric (T), comprising eans (3) for introducing the fabric to be treated into said machine, means (5) for extracting the treated fabric from said machine and, between said means of introduction and said ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5577282 | Textile wet processing machine and method A jet-type textile wet processing machine is equipped with a pivotable inner wall assembly within the entrance end of the fabric chamber in the processing vessel for selective pivotal disposition to control definition of the plug form of the fabric advanc... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5440771 | Jet dyeing apparatus and method An improved jet dyeing apparatus is provided which enables the user to dye either lightweight or relatively heavy weight fabrics in the same apparatus with improved efficiency and product quality. The apparatus includes a fabric plaiting mechanism mounted... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5349711 | Cloth treatment method Length of an elongated belt-like cloth receivable in a treatment tank is increased by a compact and simple mechanism, and, moreover, impact force applied to the cloth is enhanced, whereby efficiency in cloth treatment such as washing in water, scouring, d... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5311627 | Method and apparatus for discontinuous wet treatment of a hank of fabric The invention relates to the discontinuous wet treatment of a hank of fabric in at least one cycle of the fabric through a treatment compartment. In order to achieve a rapid and reliable wet treatment with a relatively simple construction, the treatment c... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5299339 | Jet dyeing apparatus and method An improved jet dyeing apparatus is provided which enables the user to dye either lightweight or relatively heavy weight fabrics (1) in the same apparatus with improved efficiency and product quality. The apparatus includes a unique fabric plaiting mechan... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5239719 | Method and apparatus for detecting abnormal movement of piece goods in dyeing and finishing machines A method and apparatus operable on a jet dyeing or finishing machine having a treatment chamber, a lifter reel, and a jet nozzle for movement of a fabric rope through the chamber for wet treatment thereof. Such an apparatus includes a direct current motor... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5170523 | Method and apparatus for wet processing of fabric Apparatus for wet processing fabric with fluid, which includes a primary container for containing and processing fabric, mechanism for partially flooding the primary container, and a counterflow recycling mechanism. The primary container includes a kier f... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5077851 | Method and apparatus for treating corded fabrics The procedure consists essentially of causing the corded fabric (4) to circulate in a continuous manner through a bath (3) of treatment liquid, and is characterized by the fact that the fabric (4) is subjected simultaneously to injection and spraying of t... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5046209 | Batch dyeing and washing apparatus and method A batch dyeing machine 10 has separate imperforate compartments A and B for facilitating washing of a length of fabric as it is transported from one compartment to the other. A squeeze roll 50 prevents used wash water from passing from one compartment int... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4931064 | Method and apparatus for discontinuous wet processing of knitted or worked textile material The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the discontinuous wet processing of knitted or worked textile material (knitted fabric) (1) which circulates continuously in a tank (2), being passed through a resting zone (7) in the lower region of the... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4928338 | Process for the wet treatment of textile material A process for the wet treatment of textile materials having capillary-active properties. The textile material, for example, in the form of yarn bobbins, is placed into a treatment vessel with a heated liquid containing chemicals. A negative pressure is ge... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4885814 | Process for continuous treatment, preferably dyeing, of textile material in rope form In the textile industry there is a constant need for processes where the textile material to be treated can be treated in a simple form, for example in rope form instead of in the open-width state, and continuously. According to the invention, this need i... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4862545 | Method for the removal of fabric samples from HT jet dyeing machines without loss of liquor After a dyeing operation has been concluded, the hot dyeing liquor present in the piece dyeing jet is returned via a cooling heat exchanger in the dyeing circulation system back into the makeup storage vessel for the dyeing liquor. Thereafter, the liquor-... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4862546 | Process of treating textile material in jet dyeing machines and apparatus for performing same Process and apparatus are provided for the batchwise wet treatment of textile material with an aqueous liquor that contains dyestuff or other textile processing products according to an exhaust technique. Textile material in continuous loop form is recirc... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4829620 | Process for drying textile material in rope form In industry there is, for economic reasons, an urgent need to be able to carry out the drying of moist textile material immediately after a completed wet-treatment in the same apparatus in which the preceding treatment operation was carried out. According... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4825491 | Method for treating textile material in continuous length A continuous method of rapidly and uniformly treating textile fabrics in an endless loop configuration. The endless loop is continuously advanced longitudinally so that runs advance successively through a residence bath, for wet treatment in a treating li... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4793014 | Process and machine for the treatment, in particular for batchwise dyeing, of lap-folded fabrics For the treatment, especially the dyeing of fabrics, a container is illustrated, which is subdivided into at least two compartments, and is provided, above the compartments, with a motor-driven winch, the direction of which is reversible. The fabric, whic... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4726088 | Process and device for wet treatment of textile material in hank form The invention relates to a process and device for the wet treatment of textile material in hank form. The material travels in a circulating passage through an intensive treatment drawframe with subsequent folding-down, further conveying, and finally renew... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4607409 | Method and apparatus for processing textiles A method and an apparatus for processing textile are disclosed. The method and apparatus particularly relate to raising or shearing textile by bringing it into contact with an abrasive surface by a flowing liquid. By such a technique, raising or shearing ... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4578085 | Apparatus for liquid flow treatment of fabrics An apparatus for the liquid flow treatment of fabrics in which a fabric is set in the form of an endless rope and the fabric and a treating liquid are circulated to effect the liquid flow treatment, the apparatus comprising a lateral cylindrical fabric re... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4562604 | Method for dyeing cellulose fiber material by controlled addition of alkaline material Method for dyeing cellulose fibers in a bath containing a reactive dyeing agent and an alkaline material for fixation thereof, by progressively adding the alkaline material to the bath in a continuous and automatic manner over a predetermined time interva... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4536907 | Process for effecting an accelerated neutralization of cellulose textile substrates impregnated with alkaline hydroxide There is effected an accelerated direct neutralization in-situ of the substrates which are impregnated with alkaline hydroxide which is free or fixed on the cellulose, by contact with a neutralizing fluid containing carbon dioxide in a gaseous, aqueous or... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4479276 | Process for continuous wet treatment of textile materials The disclosure relates to a process for continuous wet treatment of textile material in a container holding treatment liquid through which the material is being transported and is being penetrated by treatment liquid in a manner which is essentially verti... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4379353 | Continuous method for bleaching with peroxide A continuous method for bleaching goods containing cotton with peroxide in which a web of material is left standing in a bleaching bath in folded condition at a temperature of 60&#b1;10° and is subsequently steamed, with the material under tension, at a ... | 04/12/1983 |
