Apparatus for controlling twist in a knitted fabric
Patent 5575162 Issued on November 19, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 3, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 3, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1317151 2405162 2408807 2521258 2751768 2763145 3516268 3640095 Circular knitting machines Method and apparatus for guiding a flexible tube between annular and flattened cross section InventorsApplicationNo. 538718 filed on 10/03/1995US Classes:66/151, Winding, from rotary needle bank66/149R, Take-ups66/153From rotary needle bankExaminersPrimary: Calvert, John J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesD04B 015/88D04B 035/00 AbstractAn apparatus for controlling twist in a tubular knitted fabric being withdrawn from a circular knitting machine includes an annular twist control member rotatably mounted to the circular knitting machine for disposition within the tube of the fabric. The twist control member is independently rotatable from the other rotational aspects of the circular knitting machine and frictionally imparts counter rotation to the fabric to prevent twist. Optionally, various rotations of the twist control member may be achieved to reduce or impart twist as desired. | |
