Gripper for an Axminster gripper weaving machine
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Jul 18, 2006
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Nov 27, 2003
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May 21, 2003
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Abstract
A gripper for an Axminster weaving machine comprises at least two clamping parts (2,3) connected to one another and moving with respect to one another for clamping and releasing a pile yarn. The clamping parts (2,3) are interconnected by means of intermediate springy elements (4a,4b,4c). The clamping parts (2,3) are preferably provided above one another in their plane of movement.
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- 10 France
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- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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N V MICHEL VAN DE WIELE | MICHEL VANDEWIELESTRAAT 7/17 KORTRIJK/MARKE B-8510 |
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- 2003 Application Filing Year
- D03D Class
- 188 Applications Filed
- 54 Patents Issued To-Date
- 28.73 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bruynoghe, Koen | De Pinte, BE | 13 | 20 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 20 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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