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Class 057
TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING
Class Definition:
This class includes processes and apparatus for: (1)
Producing strands of indefinite length by means of a
twisting, twining and/or untwisting operation; (2) Twisting
filamentary and/or fibrous material into yarns, threads,
cords, ropes, wire ropes, cables, etc.; (3) Other operations
such as attenuating, drafting or drawing fibrous material,
when combined with twisting or twining, and not elsewhere
classified; (4) Covering cores of indefinite length when
including or followed by a twisting or twining Operation. The
products of the above are also included where not elsewhere
classified.
(1) Note. Spinning, as it is known in the art with reference
to the production of yarns, etc., from cotton, wool and/or
other fibrous materials, includes the attenuating, drawing or
drafting of the fibrous material, together with the twisting
and winding thereof. See Subclass References to the Current
Class, below. Subcombinations of spinning devices (except
drawing, which is found elsewhere; see References to Other
Classes, below) are found elsewhere in this class.
It is noted that "silk throwing" is sometimes spoken of as
"spinning". The term is considered properly applied only when
operating on short fiber silk or short lengths of artificial
filaments or waste of such, and in the same manner as cotton,
wool and other fibrous materials are spun.
(2) Note. The term "twisting couple" as employed in this
class defines that part of a spinning or twisting machine
comprising a strand receiver and an element cooperating
therewith to twist and wind the strand material. One element
of the couple by its rotation or revolution twists the
strand. The relative rotation between one element and the
other causes the winding when the elements are concentric or
coaxial.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
The term "spinning" is sometimes applied to the production of
artificial filaments by extrusion of material through a
spinneret. Apparatus for such production of the filaments
with or without subsequent twist thereof is in Class 425,
Plastic Articles or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus, subclasses 66 and 67+.
The line between this class and Class 174, Electricity:
Conductors and Insulators, is as follows: Patents claiming
only conductor structure are found in Class 174. Patents
claiming strand structure of twisted or twined form and not
limited to conductors are found in this class (57),
subclasses 200+.
The line between this class (57) and Class 29, Metal Working,
is as follows: Original patents claiming method of, or means
for twisting a plurality of elongated filamentary materials
together to form a solid cable or "wire rope" are found: (a)
in this class (57) if the material is nonmetal or if the
material is metal that is clearly not stressed beyond its
elastic limit; or (b) in Class 29 if the material is metal
that is operated upon as by tension, stress beyond elastic
limit, or equivalent deformation, to produce a "permanent"
set in the material. Within Class 29, subclasses 428+ is the
locus of method claims, and subclasses 700+ the locus of
apparatus claims, directed to the subject matter set forth
above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 315+ for the attenuating, drawing or drafting of
fibrous material, together with the twisting and winding
thereof.
(1) Note. Since continuous filamentary material ordinarily
cannot be drafted, the term "spinning" as employed in this
class cannot be applied to the twisting of silk in
filamentary form, continuous artificial filaments, wires,
etc. Consequently, search for devices for operating on such
material should not be made in subclass 315.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 236+. for
drawing, carding and other fiber preparation involving no
twisting.
72, Metal Deforming, subclasses 343+ for the process of
making a spinning machine forging die by metal deforming
operation.
72, Metal Deforming, subclasses 462+, for the process of
making a weaver implement or iron by means of a forging die.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, for
braiding, netting and lace making.
140, Wireworking, subclass 149, and Class 72, Metal
Deforming, subclasses 64+.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for winding or
unwinding operations wherein no spinning, twisting or twining
is involved.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, particularly subclass 103, 145+, 164, and 165+ for
processes for production of artificial filaments by extrusion
through a spinneret with or without subsequent twisting
thereof.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter comprising apparatus for spinning, twisting, or
twining, processes involving the use of such apparatus not
classified elsewhere, or processes for spinning, twisting, or
twining not limited to the use of such apparatus.
(1) Note. The subject matter of these subclasses indented
hereunder, which subject matter is defined in apparatus
terms, should be understood to encompass the apparatus as
defined and processes involving the use of such apparatus.
Subclass:
2
Apparatus for both stapilizing and twisting continuous
filament yarns or bundles to produce spun or simulated spun
yarn.
(1) Note. The stapilizing operation may be performed upon
individual continuous filaments, a tow or slightly twisted
bundle of such filaments, or upon a yarn produced by twisting
such filaments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 and 317+, for means for producing yarn of irregular form
by irregularity in the feeding of strand material to the
twisting instrumentalities.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass .3 for the
combination of a significantly claimed stapilizing process or
apparatus with a twisting method or means not claimed
significantly, also for stapilizing processes and apparatus
per se.
Subclass:
2.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices for
untwisting or untwining strand material and leading at least
one of the former component strands away from the untwisting
zone along a path distinct from that followed by the
remainder of such component strands.
Subclass:
2.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.3. Apparatus
including means for winding into a package at least one of
the separated component strands.
Subclass:
3
Apparatus for winding one or more strands spirally about a
core to form a strand of indefinite length.
(1) Note. For apparatus for covering wire by an operation
other than spiral winding, such as, for example, by folding,
see the Search Notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for apparatus for forming endless bands by winding
strands about a core.
22 and 23, for apparatus for splicing strands which may also
include covering or wrapping operations.
24 for comparison with this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 176 for apparatus for
winding a thread spirally around a warp chain.
29, Metal Working, subclass 202.5 for a cable wrapping
device which "sets" the wrapping material by means other than
the mere application, and see (1) Note thereunder.
53, Package Making, appropriate subclasses for methods of and
apparatus for encompassing or encasing goods or materials
with a separate cover or band which serves as means for
identifying, protecting or unit handling the goods or
materials, especially subclasses 203+ and subclasses 204
and 210+ indented thereunder for apparatus to wrap a contents
to form a package.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
appropriate subclasses for laminating processes and apparatus
and especially subclasses 51+ for covering electrical
conductors of indefinite length, subclasses 169+ for
processes of winding strands about a core, and subclasses
184+ for processes of winding a sheet or web about a core.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 434+ for
ring winding and subclasses 430+ for forming an article by
winding material onto a core.
Subclass:
3.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices including
means for opening a twisted or twined strand having a core,
removing the core, inserting a new core, and closing the
remaining strands about such new core.
(1) Note. The strand structure is usually untwisted for
removal of the old core and retwisted after insertion of the
new core, in a continuous operation, in which case the total
twisting operation consists of the imposition of a temporary
or false twist.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 328+ for false twisters combined with drawing
apparatus.
subclasses 332+ for false twist devices per se.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices for
feeding and wrapping horsehair, grass, quillstock, and the
like with one or more strands. Quillstock is prepared from
quills of feathers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 4.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 27.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus for
applying loosely associated, untwisted or substantially
untwisted fibers spirally about a core. Compacting the fibers
about the core is included, when in combination with the
applying means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 145 and 150+ for
comparison with this subclass (5).
Subclass:
6
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices combined
with apparatus for performing operations other than twisting,
covering or wrapping, and not elsewhere classified.
(1) Note. With the exception of coating or impregnating, the
other operations are usually precedent or concomitant with
the twisting operation. Twisting operations combined with
subsequent operations are usually classified with the final
operation. See the Search Notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, for
combinations of covering a core by twisting followed by
braiding,
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 51+ for processes for covering indefinite length
endless conductors.
Subclass:
7
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices including
means to apply a fluid or plastic material to the wrapping,
the core, and/or to the completed article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
32 295+ for comparison with this subclass (7).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for coating
apparatus, per se, and see Treatment of Textiles or Leather
in the class definition for the line between Class 118 and
the textile classes.
Subclass:
8
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices having
means for incorporating pulverulent material into the twisted
strand. For example, this subclass includes incorporation of
gunpowder as in fuse making.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, subclass 1 for
fuse-making in general.
Subclass:
9
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices provided
with means to preform or shape the wire or strand before the
covering or wrapping operation. This operation is usually for
the purpose of preventing backtwist or to cause even laying
of the strands about the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
311 for twisting devices other than for covering or
wrapping, combined with strand preforming or shaping.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus wherein
the supply of covering strands is revolved about the core and
moved longitudinally thereof during the covering operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 439+ for
forming a composite article by winding material from an
orbital material supply onto a core.
Subclass:
11
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus wherein
the core is rotated bodily to wind the covering strand
thereon. Either the supply for the covering strand may be
moved longitudinally of the core or the core may have an
additional longitudinal movement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 443+ for
forming a composite article by winding material onto a
rotating core.
Subclass:
12
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus wherein
means is provided in addition to the covering or wrapping
means to twist the core concomitantly with the covering
thereof, or to twist the completed strand, including the
core, following or simultaneously with the application of the
covering.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
60 61, 66+, for twisting couples, per se.
Subclass:
13
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus for
wrapping a plurality of strands about a core.
Subclass:
14
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Apparatus
provided with means for cabling or doubling the wrapped
strands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 472.8+, for
comparison with this subclass (14).
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Apparatus
wherein the strands are applied to the core in successive
layers.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Apparatus
wherein the wrapping material is fed from supply reels or
bobbins which are mounted for rotation coaxially of the
core.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Apparatus where
in the wrapping material is fed from supply reels or bobbins
which are mounted for rotation coaxially of the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for further search.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus wherein
the wrapping material is fed from supply reels or bobbins
which are mounted for rotation coaxially of the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 17, for further search.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus
provided with mechanism for starting or stopping, either
automatically or manually controlled.
(1) Note. Stop mechanisms generally applicable to this class
will be found elsewhere. See the search notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 78+ for stop mechanisms generally applicable to
this class.
Subclass:
20
Means for making waxed ends for sewing, limited for the most
part to expedients for tapering the ends.
Subclass:
21
Means for forming endless bands, grommets and the like by a
twisting or twining operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
140, Wireworking, subclass 88 for comparison with this
subclass (21).
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 434+ for
comparison with this subclass (21).
Subclass:
22
Devices for joining or uniting threads, cords, ropes, etc.,
by a twisting or twining operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 49 for splicing of indefinite length conductors.
Subclass:
23
Implements used in connection with splicing, such as those
used to separate the strands of a rope or cable to facilitate
the splicing operation.
(1) Note. For needles of general application, see search
notes below.
(2) Note. For hand implements employed in knot tying
operations, see search notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 102+ for needles of
general application
269, Work Holders, subclass 103 for patents to a device for
holding cable about a thimble (rigger's vise).
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 17, for hand implements
employed in knot tying operations.
403, Joints and Connections, subclasses 206+ for a joint of
general application involving a curved or bent rod, subclass
275 for a joint involving a stranded rod wherein the rod is
deformed by an element inserted between the strands and
subclass 291 for a joint involving a flexible member in
general.
Subclass:
24
Means for forming strands, usually ornamental, by twisting
two or more strands or filaments together to bind in numerous
short transverse threads or filaments.
Subclass:
25
Apparatus for twisting determinate lengths of strands by
rotating one or both ends.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 for apparatus for making waxed ends.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
140, Wireworking, subclass 149 for comparison with this
subclass (25).
Subclass:
26
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Devices having
means for doubling the strands after the initial twist is
made to permit the reverse twist.
Subclass:
27
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Devices having
also devices inserted between the doubled strands to hold
back the reverse twist as it is made and insure an even
laying thereof.
Subclass:
28
Apparatus for twisting hair, grass, and the like to form yarn
or cordage therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4 for apparatus for feeding and wrapping such materials.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
56, Harvesters, subclass 460, 461, and 462 for straw band
forming devices combined with harvester mechanisms.
112, Sewing, subclass 23, for sewing machines for making
straw braid.
Subclass:
29
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Apparatus having
means to insert additional hard twist to cause the strand to
curl or coil about its longitudinal axis.
Subclass:
30
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Apparatus having
means for feeding individual hairs, stalks of straw or the
like successively to a machine for forming them into a yarn.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 90+ for feeding mechanisms generally applicable
to twisting devices within this class.
Subclass:
31
Devices for twisting paper or paper-like material, such as
synthetic tape, asbestos paper, etc., in ribbon form with or
without the addition of fibrous material to form yarns or
cords therefrom.
Subclass:
32
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices having
additional means for applying fluid or plastic material to
the paper or paper-like material, concomitantly with the
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 295+ for machines for twisting or twining
materials in general, combined with coating or impregnating.
Subclass:
33
Apparatus for forming hollow ropes or strands by twisting or
twining operations. These machines usually involve twisting
or twining of strands upon a hollow mandrel.
Subclass:
58.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Means for twining
or twisting together two or more strands, in which strands
from a plurality of sources of supply extend to a closing
point with the strand from at least one such source being
revolved (as by a flyer) about at least one other such supply
source before being intertwisted or intertwined with the
remaining strand or strands.
(1) Note. In a typical structure of this type, most of the
strand supply sources are mounted substantially co-axially
within an elongated cradle, tube, cage, or flyer, and the
strands are led to points away from the axis of such
structure (to clear other supply sources) and thence along
the structure toward a closing point which is beyond the
confines of the flyer but located on the axis thereof. The
revolution, about the remaining packages, of the strand(s) to
be twisted is like the revolution of the rope about the
jumper in rope skipping.
(2) Note. The component strands are laid together in
adjacent helical convolutions, with or without twisting of
the individual strands forming such convolutions. Such
individual component twisting depends upon the revolution of
the individual supply source, from which the component strand
emanates, about an axis substantially parallel to that of the
unwinding strand.
(3) Note. The devices of this subclass are distinguished
from those of subclass 58.49 in that here a strand does not
necessarily pass in a loop about its own supply. Multiple
twisters, however, may be found as subcombinations of the
apparatus of this and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
58.32
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.3. Devices for
maintaining a desired rate of rotation of the supply source
carrier or cradle relative to a fixed point (such as the
machine frame).
Subclass:
58.34
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.3. Means
including a support for a spool-carrying cradle which
comprises a part of the joint structure for assembling two
sections of a built-up tube or flyer, or which comprises a
tube or flyer supporting and/or driving disc.
Subclass:
58.36
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.3. Apparatus
wherein means are provided for guiding strands along the
strand revolving structure (e.g., tube or flyer) in the
direction of the closing point.
(1) Note. The guiding means herein classified are exclusive
of the means for guiding the strands from the tube frame or
flyer to the closing point for which see the search notes
below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 353+ for strand guiding means of more general
utility in twisting apparatus.
361 for guiding strands from the tube frame or flyer to the
closing point.
Subclass:
58.38
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.36. Devices
including means for rotating the guiding means about its own
axis, which axis is substantially parallel to the axis of the
strand revolving structure.
(1) Note. Such guides usually function to control torsion in
the strands to be intertwined while they are being led toward
the closing point.
Subclass:
58.49
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices in which
a loop or balloon of strand material being twisted is
revolved about its own supply or take-up package.
(1) Note. Two twists are produced for each revolution of a
single loop about its package. Further twist may be added (or
subtracted) by the introduction of an additional loop of the
strand revolving about its package in the sense opposite to
(or the same as) that of the first loop. For patents
disclosing such plural co-axial loops, see subclass 58.61
indented hereunder.
(2) Note. These devices differ from the devices in subclass
58.3 in that the latter must include at least one strand loop
revolving about the package of another strand. Unitary
multiple twist devices, of the type found in this and
indented subclasses, may constitute a subcombination of a
skip type strander; see, for example patent 2,499,245 to
Harmon, in subclass 58.32 above.
(3) Note. Either the supply package or the take-up package,
or both, may be rotated or revolved to produce an additional
or subtractive twist.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 60+ for means for imparting both a delivery
twist and a receiving twist to a strand or strands.
Subclass:
58.52
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Apparatus
comprising a multiple twist device which is additionally
effective to strand, ply, or intertwine two or more strands,
or the combination of a multiple twist device with stranding,
plying, or intertwining means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 63 and 64, for intertwining or intertwisting means not
necessarily associated with a unitary multiple twist device.
Subclass:
58.54
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.52. Means
provided with two or more complete unitary multiple twist
units operating on strands to be stranded or laid together.
(1) Note. A multiple twist unit is composed of a strand
package and means to revolve at least one loop of the strand
about such package.
Subclass:
58.55
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.54. Devices in
which strands supplied by a plurality of multiple twist units
are stranded or laid by a succeeding multiple twist unit.
Subclass:
58.57
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.52. Apparatus
comprising a multiple twist device which is additionally
effective to impart false twist to a strand being twisted, or
the combination of a multiple twist device with associated
false twisting means.
(1) Note. Means to prevent twist occurring at the normal or
usual twisting point, and causing it to appear later, are
properly classified in this subclass; see, for example,
patent 1,907,551 to Kraft, which appears as a cross reference
in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58.59 for multiple twisters combined with false twisters and
not associated with stranding or laying means; and see the
Notes thereto.
Subclass:
58.59
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.4. Devices
comprising a multiple twist device which is additionally
effective to impart false twist to a strand being twisted, or
the combination of a multiple twist device with associated
false twisting means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58.57 for false twisters combined with stranding, doubling
or intertwining unitary multiple twist apparatus.
subclasses 328+ for false twisters combined with drafting
means.
subclasses 332+ for false twist devices, per se.
Subclass:
58.61
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Devices in
which two or more loops or balloons of the same strand are
revolved coaxially about the strand package.
Subclass:
58.63
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Means
including synchronously rotated loop-forming flyer members
whose centers of rotation are located, one on either side of
the strand package, at axially spaced points on the path of
travel of the strand.
(1) Note. For inclusion in this subclass, the invention must
relate to plural flyers individually driven. Patents directed
to plural connected flyers, only one of which is driven, are
classified according to characteristics other than the
multi-part nature of the strand revolving means.
Subclass:
58.65
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Apparatus in
which the package about which the loop is revolved, is the
take-up package.
Subclass:
58.67
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.65. Means in
which the strand winding guide is revolved about the package,
or the package is reciprocated to provide relative traverse
of the strand in winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 484+ for a
traverse mechanism for shifting a material take-up guide and
474.6 for a winding device having a material guide that
revolves around a take-up.
Subclass:
58.68
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.65. Apparatus in
which the winding bobbin or reel is driven, through slippable
means, by the flyer drive, thus incorporating a flexible
drive which is responsive to the varying load demands of the
package and strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 54.1 for
torque responsive clutches, per se.
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, subclasses 30+ for slip
couplings, per se.
Subclass:
58.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Devices
having means for positively feeding the strands to, through,
or from the multiple twist device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 90+ for strand feeding means combined with
twisting means generally; and see the Notes thereto.
Subclass:
58.72
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Apparatus
having means for controlling motion of the package, carrier
or support.
(1) Note. The control may be exerted, for instance, to keep
the package stationary or to revolve or rotate it for
additional twisting.
Subclass:
58.74
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.72. Means in
which the control over the package is exercised to prevent or
reduce vibration of the package or its support.
(1) Note. Control means which operate only to diminish the
amplitude of oscillation of the package holder about its
mounting axis are not considered to be vibration dampers for
this subclass.
Subclass:
58.76
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.72. Devices in
which at least one magnetic field of force extends between
the package or package carrier structure and another part of
the device and operates to control the motion of the
package.
Subclass:
58.78
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.72. Apparatus
wherein a train of gearing extends from the package or
package carrier structure to another part of the device and
operates to control motion of such package.
(1) Note. The gearing often is of the planetary type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 640+ for
mechanical movements based on gearing.
Subclass:
58.79
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.78. Means in
which the gearing is of the friction type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
476, Friction Gear Transmission Systems or Components, for
frictional gear transmissions.
Subclass:
58.81
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.72. Devices in
which the package or package carrier is provided with means
which, being acted upon by gravity, operates to maintain the
carrier stationary; or in which the package or its carrier is
so configurated or so inclined that the weight thereof tends
to prevent motion of the carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58.74 for package control means effective to prevent
vibration of the package other than that represented by
oscillation about its mounting axis.
Subclass:
58.83
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.49. Apparatus
provided with means for guiding, guarding, or controlling a
strand in its passage to, through, or from the multiple twist
device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
115 for flyer elements (which, of necessity, must include
some strand guiding means).
subclasses 352+ for strand guiding or guarding means not
associated with a multiple twist device.
Subclass:
58.84
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.83. Means in
which the strand is controlled by winding on a drum or pulley
co-axial with the flyer.
(1) Note. The strand winds and unwinds in response to
variations in tension in the loop, thus providing "storage in
transit" for a variable amount of running strand material.
Subclass:
58.86
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.83. Apparatus
provided with means to control the tension on the strands
being operated upon.
(1) Note. Many of the tension devices found in this subclass
are adapted to function additionally as twist controllers or
barriers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 328+ for twist controlling means combined with
drafting and false twisting devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 410+ and
147+ for a tension control or brake with winding, unwinding,
or in general use.
Subclass:
59
Devices in which a strand or strands are twisted by rotation
of the source of supply of material to be twisted relative to
the axis of the strand being formed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 3+ for delivery twist devices employed in
covering or wrapping strands spirally about a core..
Subclass:
60
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Devices combined
with a twisting couple for giving additional twist and
winding the finished product.
(1) Note. These are strictly multiple twist devices, but it
is to be noted that in subclasses 58.49+ the twisting device
is unitary and the one twisting couple inserts the plural
twist.
(2) Note. Combinations of receiving twist and delivery twist
are included here even though the delivery twist is only for
the purpose of taking out the twist of unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12 for twisting couples combined with covering or wrapping
apparatus.
subclasses 66+ for twisting couples.
Subclass:
61
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Devices
including means automatically or manually operated for
stopping or starting both the supply and twisting couple.
(1) Note. For devices for stopping or starting covering or
wrapping apparatus, see this class, subclass 19.
(2) Note. For devices for stopping or starting the supply
alone or the couple alone, see this class, subclasses 78+.
Subclass:
62
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Devices
including a winding mechanism for winding the twisted
material.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclasses 60 and 61.
Subclass:
63
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Devices having
means for twisting individual groups of two or more strand
elements and concomitantly, by continued operation of the
machine, twisting said groups together and winding them upon
a receiver.
(1) Note. Compare with this class, subclass 14.
Subclass:
64
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Devices having
means for twisting individual groups of two or more strand
elements and concomitantly, by continued operation of the
machine twisting said groups together.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclass 63.
(2) Note. Compare with this class, subclass 14.
Subclass:
65
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Devices wherein
the strand supplying devices in addition to being revolved
about the axis of the twisted structure, have a rotation
relative to the strands fed therefrom.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclasses 14, 63 and 64.
Subclass:
66
Devices in which the winding or receiving element for the
strand or filamentary material is rotated or revolved to
accomplish the twisting and winding. Twisting couples are
classified here and in the subclasses indented hereunder.
(1) Note. For twisting couples combined with covering or
wrapping apparatus, see this class, subclass 12.
(2) Note. For multiple receiving twist devices, see this
class, subclasses 58.49+.
(3) Note. For twisting couples combined with delivery twist
devices, see this class, subclasses 60 and 61.
Subclass:
66.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus in
which the twist is imparted to the strand by the rotation of
a cradle carrying the strand receiving package.
Subclass:
67
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Receiving twist
devices having thread guiding means mounted for rotation
about an axis usually coincident with the axis of a strand
receiver or holder.
(1) Note. For unitary devices of this type for producing a
multiple twist with each rotation, see this class, subclasses
58.49+.
Subclass:
68
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Devices wherein
the twisting and winding means includes a windlass to feed
the twisted material.
Subclass:
70
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Devices wherein
the strand receiver is rotated by the pull of the material
being twisted and wound. Usually some friction means is
provided to retard and govern the rotation of the receiver.
(1) Note. Compare this class, subclass 72.
Subclass:
71
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Coaxially
arranged twisting couples having means for traversing either
a guide for the twisted strand or the receiver upon which the
twisted strand is being wound.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclasses 68, 69 and 70.
(2) Note. See this class, subclass 99, for traversing of
driven elements.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 478.3 for a
ring rail traverse mechanism in a helical winding device.
Subclass:
72
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Devices wherein
the strand receiver is rotated by the pull of the material
being twisted and wound. Usually some friction means is
provided to retard and govern and rotation of the receiver.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclass 70.
Subclass:
73
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Twisting couples
in which the tip of the bobbin or spindle is constructed to
assist in the twisting operation.
Subclass:
74
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Receiving twist
type apparatus having a stationary strand twisting and laying
device cooperating with the strand receiver. The stationary
device is usually cup-shaped and is provided with a bearing
or raceway for the strand portion which slips around the
receiver.
(1) Note. For caps, per se, see this class, subclass 127.
Subclass:
75
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Twisting couples
in which one element of the couple comprises a ring and its
traveler.
(1) Note. For rings and travelers as elemental
subcombinations see this class, subclasses 119+.
Subclass:
76
Receiving twist devices comprising buckets, pots, etc., known
in the trade as "spinning pots" or "spinning buckets,"
usually employed for collecting freshly formed artificial
filaments. This subclass includes also the funnels or guides
for depositing or guiding the filaments to the interior of
the pot.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus, subclasses 67+ for the combination of a filament
forming means and a "spinning pot".
Subclass:
77
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Devices provided
with means for rotating the pots. This subclass includes
electric drives especially designed for rotating the pot, and
also means to reciprocate the guide and/or the pot. Couplings
when embodied as a part of or a modification of the drive and
the pot are also included.
(1) Note. Other drives are in this class, subclasses 92+.
(3) Note. Couplings, per se, are in Class 403, Joints and
Connections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
210, Liquid Purification or Separation, subclass 360.1 for
centrifugal extractors, some of which have driving
mechanisms.
Subclass:
78
Spinning or twisting machines provided with means either
manually or automatically operated to facilitate the stopping
and/or starting thereof.
(1) Note. For covering or wrapping machines combined with
stopping or starting devices, see this class, subclass 19.
(2) Note. For starting and stopping devices for mule type
spinning machines, see this class, subclasses 320+.
(3) Note. For delivery twist devices combined with twisting
couples and provided with means to stop or start both the
supply and the twisting couple, see this class, subclass 61.
(4) Note. For other textile machines equipped with starting
and stopping means or for starting and stopping means of
general application.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass .2.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 186+.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclasses 157+.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclasses
18+.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 336+.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 125+.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 472.9, 484.9+,
479.9+ and 484.8 for a helical winding device having controls
responsive to material condition or the state of a winding
operation including controls for stopping and starting the
winding device.
Subclass:
79
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Devices wherein
the traverse or movement of an element of a twisting couple
during winding of strand material controls the stopping,
under predetermined conditions, usually when sufficient
material is wound on the receiver. Such devices may be
associated with the ring rail, the bobbin rail, or the
builder motion, or an element moving synchronously
therewith.
(1) Note. For traversing driving mechanism without stopping
and starting, see this class, subclass 99.
Subclass:
80
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Devices wherein
the condition of the strand or material being operated on
controls the stopping, as by failure, exhaustions, too much
or too little tension, undue accumulations, etc.
(1) Note. Search also Class 66, Textiles: Knitting,
subclasses 158+.
Subclass:
81
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Devices in which
electrical energy is utilized to operate the stop mechanism,
the strand detector or responsive device usually operating to
close or open an electric control circuit.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 161 and the classes
referred to in the notes thereto.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 61.13
for electrical switches which are controlled by threads or
strands; see subclass 61.14 where the switch is controlled by
a knot or change in diameter of the thread or strand, and
subclass 61.18 where the switch is controlled by the slack,
breakage, run-out or failure to travel along its intended
path.
Subclass:
82
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Devices which
stop an individual twisting couple, together with its
associated feeding means.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclass 61.
Subclass:
83
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Devices wherein
the feeding means only is rendered inoperative or
ineffective.
(1) Note. Search also this class, subclasses 82 and 326.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
10+ for material-responsive control of web or strand feed
means.
Subclass:
84
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Devices in which
one feed roll of a pair is separated from its driving roll to
render the feeding action inoperative.
Subclass:
85
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Devices wherein
the strand or strands being fed are laterally moved with
respect to the bite of the feeding rolls to effect stopping
and starting.
Subclass:
86
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Devices acting
upon failure of one or more strands to sever or part the
unbroken strands to thereby stop the feed.
(1) Note. Search also Classes 66, Textiles: Knitting,
subclass 159.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 487.3 for a
helical winding device having means for severing a strand
responsive to detection of a defect in it.
Subclass:
87
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Devices in which
the strands are gripped in advance of the feed means to cause
them to be parted by the continued operation of the feed.
(1) Note. Compare this class, subclass 353.
Subclass:
88
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Devices having
means to facilitate the stopping of a single spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
61
89 Devices under subclass 88 provided with means to move a
spindle laterally toward and away from its driving means to
effect stopping and starting.
Subclass:
90
Rotary devices or means for positively moving or conducting
strand or filamentary material to or through a twisting or
spinning machine.
(1) Note. For means for feeding hair, grass or the like to
twisting machines, see this class, subclass 30.
(2) Note. Feeding devices in the form of capstans mounted
within twisting fliers are in this class, subclass 68.
(3) Note. For feeding means stopping, see this class,
subclasses 78+, particularly subclasses 83+.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length appropriate
subclasses for methods of, and apparatus for, feeding
material without utilizing the leading or trailing ends to
effect movement of the material.
Subclass:
91
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Devices having
means to feed a strand or one or more of a plurality of
strands variably or intermittently to produce slubs, nubs or
other variations in the twisted product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 317+
Subclass:
92
Means for driving, spinning, twisting or twining machines or
parts thereof, not elsewhere classifiable.
(1) Note. This subclass and those indented hereunder do not
include driving means for spinning mules, for which see this
class, subclasses 320+.
(2) Note. For driving means for spinning, twisting or
twining machine wherein the novelty resides in stopping or
starting mechanism, see this class, subclasses 19, 61 and
78+.
(3) Note. For centrifugal spinning pots equipped with
driving connections, see this class, subclass 77.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 487.1 for a
drive for a helical winding device.
Subclass:
93
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
provided with means to adjust or vary the speed at which the
machines or parts thereof operate.
(1) Note. For strand feeding means having speed variation
for irregular feeding, see this class, subclass 91.
Subclass:
94
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Driving devices
wherein the speed of the machine or part thereof is
constantly and continuously varied during one complete cycle
of its operation.
(1) Note. The driving device may provide a short interval
wherein the speed is at a constant maximum.
(2) Note. For strand feeding means having cyclical speed
variation for irregular feeding, see this class, subclass
91.
Subclass:
95
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Driving devices
having means providing for additional variation of the speed
of the machine or part thereof during each traverse of a
traversing element of the twisting couple. These devices may
be operated from the builder motion.
(1) Note. For driving means having traverse controlled speed
variation not superposed upon a constant variation, see this
class, subclass 98.
Subclass:
96
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Driving devices
of the fly or roving frame type having means to control or
regulate the relative speed of the fliers and cooperating
spools or other receivers, both fliers and receivers being
positively driven.
Subclass:
97
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Driving devices
having means to vary the speed of one or more pairs of
drawing rollers to control the twist and keep it uniform.
Subclass:
98
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Driving devices
provided with means for positively varying the speed during
each cycle of operation of the traversing element of the
twisting couple. This operation may be effected by the
builder motion.
(1) Note. For traverse-controlled devices for controlling
the slippage of a belt or of friction surfaces, see this
class, subclass 92.
(2) Note. For similar speed adjustment superposed upon a
constant speed variation, see this class, subclass 95.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 478.8 for
varying a characteristic of ring rail traverse during
operation.
Subclass:
99
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
arranged to drive the traversing mechanism or to facilitate
traversing movement of a driving element for a twisting
couple to cause proper distribution of the strand material on
a receiver. This must be more than a mere splined shaft
device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 and 75.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 476.7 for a
traverse mechanism for a helical winding device.
Subclass:
100
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
including an electric motor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for electric motors driving centrifugal pots or spinning
buckets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, appropriate
subclasses for electrical motor structure.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, appropriate
subclasses, for electric motor control systems.
Subclass:
101
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
including a rotary fluid-impact or reaction type motor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
415, Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps, appropriate
subclasses for a rotary fluid-impact or reaction type motor,
per se.
Subclass:
102
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
including gear wheels or arrangements thereof.
(1) Note. For gearing, per se, see Class 74, Machine Element
or Mechanism, 475, Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or
Components, appropriate subclasses.
Subclass:
103
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Driving devices
in which friction gear wheels are used.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
476, Friction Gear Transmission Systems or Components, for
friction gearing, per se.
Subclass:
104
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Driving devices
wherein endless bands or belts are used for the transmission
of power.
(1) Note. For belt drives, per se, see Class 474, Endless
Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components.
Subclass:
105
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Driving devices
provided with means automatically to tension the driving
bands.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly subclasses 101+ for means for adjusting belt
tension in an endless belt power transmission.
Subclass:
112
Devices forming parts of spinning or twisting machines, not
otherwise classifiable.
Subclass:
113
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Devices
provided with friction or other devices to control the speed
of a nondriven element of a twisting couple.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
70 and 72.
Subclass:
114
Devices to engage or grip the strands to limit the distance
that the twist may extend back from the twisting couple.
These devices are usually shown and claimed in combination
with condensing or polishing heads.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
30
Subclass:
115
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Strand twisting
or laying devices having thread guiding means and mounted for
rotation about an axis usually coincident with the axis of
the strand, bobbin or spool.
(1) Note. For fliers provided with means to facilitate
doffing or donning, see this class, subclasses 276+.
(2) Note. Fliers of the rope machine type, sometimes called
"rotating cradles", will be found in this class, subclasses
60, 61 and 66-75. Fliers in combination are also found in
these subclasses.
Subclass:
116
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Fliers usually
associated with delivery twist bobbins, in machines such as
silk throwing machines, to facilitate the unwinding and
twisting operations.
(1) Note. Devices of this type not associated with twisting
devices will be found in Class 242, Winding, Tensioning, or
Guiding, subclass 128.
Subclass:
117
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Fliers having
means urged against the wound mass for compacting and
assisting in the even laying of the strand.
Subclass:
118
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Fliers
comprising a ring or annulus mounted for rotation in a
raceway and carrying a fixed strand guide.
(1) Note. For elements similarly arranged but carrying no
thread guides, see this class, subclass 112.
(2) Note. For similar elements employed as part of a drag
device, see this class, subclass 113.
(3) Note. For rotating rings for travelers, see this class,
subclass 124.
Subclass:
119
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Devices
comprising stationary annular raceways for a sliding guide
used in twisting strand material. The sliding guide or
traveler is moved along the raceway or ring by the pull of
the strand being twisted and wound. Travelers in combination
with the rings are included.
(1) Note. For receiving twist spinning organizations of ring
and traveler type, see this class, subclass 75.
Subclass:
120
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Devices
provided with means to supply lubricant to the ring and/or
the traveler. This subclass does not include patents
disclosing the conventional lubrication wherein lubricant is
manually smeared on the traveler contacting surface of the
ring at intervals, but does include means which are
inherently self lubricating.
(1) Note. Lubrication systems for ring groups are in Class
184, Lubrication, subclass 6 and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
121
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Rings and
travelers provided with devices to guide or protect the
strand or the traveler in its motion.
(1) Note. For separators of general application in twisting
machines, see this class, subclasses 354+.
Subclass:
122
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Rings and
travelers provided with means to support, retain or adjust
the ring.
Subclass:
123
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Rings and
travelers wherein the traveler is of the bar type, that is,
the traveler comprises a bar which is positioned as a chord
with respect to the ring with which it cooperates.
(1) Note. For bar type travelers, per se, see this class,
subclass 126.
Subclass:
124
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Devices wherein
the ring is mounted for rotation about the axis of the strand
receiver.
(1) Note. For ring and raceway fliers, see this class,
subclass 118.
Subclass:
125
The sliding guides per se used in ring spinning or twisting
and adapted to be used on spinning or twisting rings to twist
and lay a strand on a cop tube, spool, or other strand
receiver.
(1) Note. Where the sliding guide, per se, is recited solely
in terms of the composition or stock that makes up the
article, the sliding guide is classifiable in the appropriate
composition or stock class. Sliding guides defined solely by
plastic compositions are classified in Class 106,
Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate subclass,
except if the composition includes a synthetic resin or a
natural rubber in which case the article will be classified
in Class 520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers. If the
sliding guide is recited solely in terms of stock material,
it will be classified in Class 428, Stock Material or
Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses 544+ for stock material
which is all metal or has adjacent metal components.
Subclass:
126
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Travelers
comprising a bar which is normally arranged as a chord with
respect to the ring with which it cooperates.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
123 for combinations of ring and bar type traveler.
Subclass:
127
Stationary strand twisting and laying devices usually
cup-shaped and cooperating with a strand receiver having a
bearing or raceway for the strand upon which it slips around
the receiver.
(1) Note. For receiving twist type organizations of cap
type, see this class, subclass 74.
Subclass:
127.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Apparatus for
mounting supply packages in position for delivering strand
material therefrom.
(1) Note. Such devices may comprise a bobbin or spool
supporting cradle of the type employed in stranding
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69 for bobbin or spool supports embodied in receiving twist
fliers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 130+ and
134+ for bobbin or spool supports, per se.
Subclass:
127.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 127.5. Means for
supporting a bobbin or spool and adjustable to compensate for
strand packages of different sizes or for wear of the
contacting parts or to facilitate assembly.
Subclass:
129
Elements especially adapted to cooperate with strand twisting
and laying devices to receive the thread in the form of a cop
or thread package. These elements include spindles, bobbins,
etc., and combinations thereof not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. For centrifugal spinning pots, per se, see this
class, subclasses 76 and 77.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
60 61 and 66, and indented subclasses, for combinations
including receiving elements.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 118 and indented
subclasses for spindles and bobbins of general application.
384, Bearings, subclasses 227+ for plain bearing structure
and 603 for antifriction bearing structure for spinning
spindles.
Subclass:
130
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Elements
combined with a driving pulley. This pulley is known under
many names, as whirl, whorl, wharle, wharve, etc.
(1) Note. For spindle tip type whirl driven receiving
elements, see this class, subclass 73.
Subclass:
131
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Elements
adapted to engage and hold the strand during doffing,
starting or other operations. These devices are primarily
intended to insure proper starting of the strand on its
receiver.
(1) Note. For other means for facilitating doffing or
donning, see this class, subclasses 276+.
Subclass:
132
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Elements
provided with means to prevent accidental removal of a
spindle from its socket during removal of a bobbin or spool
therefrom.
(1) Note. Compare with this class, subclass 131.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80 and 89.
Subclass:
133
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Elements
provided with means for applying or conducting lubricant to
the bearings of a spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
384, Bearings, subclass 241 for lubricating a bearing
structure for a spindle.
Subclass:
134
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Elements in
which the spindle rotates within a bearing usually of the
type known as a bolster.
(1) Note. For live spindle receiving elements without
lubricating features, see this class, subclass 135.
Subclass:
135
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Elements in
which the spindle rotates in a bearing usually called a
bolster.
(1) Note. For live spindle receiving elements with
lubrication features, see this class, subclass 134.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
384, Bearings, subclass 239 for a bolster type bearing for a
spindle.
Subclass:
136
Horizontal bars, constituting parts of spinning or twisting
machines, adapted to support a plurality of twisting couples
or elements thereof. Bushings, centering and adjusting means
for the rails are here included.
Subclass:
137
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Rails
especially adapted to support the ring and traveler twisting
elements, including mountings, bushings, centering and/or
adjusting means for the rails.
(1) Note. Supports for individual rings are in this class,
subclasses 122+.
Subclass:
138
Elements usually forming parts of cordage, rope or cable
machines for compressing, guiding, and shaping strands during
laying into a cord, rope or cable.
(1) Note. For dies and mandrels combined with nippers, see
this class, subclass 114.
(2) Note. For other strand guiding and guarding devices, see
this class, subclasses 352+.
(3) Note. For metal bending mandrels, see Class 72, Metal
Deforming, various subclasses, and particularly subclasses
64+, 66, 127+, and 476+.
(4) Note. For metal drawing dies and mandrels, see Class 72,
Metal Deforming, subclasses 274+ and 462+.
(5) Note. For burnishing wire, cord, and other strands, see
Class 29, Metal Working, subclasses 90.01+ and 90.5.
Subclass:
200
STRAND STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter comprising indefinite length twisted structures made
by the machines or process falling within this class and not
elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. To be placed in this subclass, there must be a
claimed twisted or twined constituent in the strand. Certain
terms, such as plied, doubled, twined, roving, spun staple
fiber yarn, etc., are accepted as denoting a twisted strand,
and if used in a claim, classification in Class 57 is
indicated, provided all other requirements therefore are met
and provided that the disclosure of the patent does not
clearly define the product as one devoid of strand structure
(e.g., twisted, covered, and/or wrapped) as provided by this
class.
(2) Note. A web or sheet product, distinguished only by the
twisted, covered, and/or wrapped strand employed in its
manufacture, is included in this subclass and the indented
subclasses.
(3) Note. Search the appropriate subclasses of this class
for processes and apparatus for making twisted strand
structures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
14, Bridges, subclass 22 for suspension bridge cables.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, appropriate subclasses for
processes and apparatus for treating textile strand
structures.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclasses
1-13 for braided strand structures.
104, Railways, subclass 240 for railway traction cable
construction.
128, Surgery, subclass 335.5 for strand structures used as
sutures or ligatures.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 420+ for materials
peculiarly adapted for weaving textiles.
152, Resilient Tires and Wheels, subclass 451 for cord
reinforcement material used in pneumatic tires in areas other
than belt, breaker or carcass; subclasses 556, 557 and 558+
for arrangement of carcass reinforcing cords; and subclass
562 for cords used in beads.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 68.1
for conductor strand structures.
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 189+ for
a single strand peculiarly adapted for use as a fire escape
device.
256, Fences, subclass 46 for a fence strand structure.
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, subclass 537 for a dynamic,
circumferential contact seal for other than a piston
contained or compressed by a gland in a packing box having
braided, woven, or twisted material or construction.
427, Coating Processes, appropriate subclasses for processes
of coating strand structures.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses 98+
and 221+ for web or sheet product including some defined
structure other than or in addition to the structure of the
constituent strands, per se; and subclasses 364+ for coated
or structurally defined fiber, strand, or filament. See the
main definition of Class 428, section VI, C (2, a) for the
line between Class 428 and Class 57.
431, Combustion, subclass 325 for coated, impregnated
layered, coupled, or reinforced burner wick.
Subclass:
201
Endless bands:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the twisted structure is formed into an endless band
and is usually used as a driving band.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for process and apparatus for making endless bands.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
152, Resilient Tires and Wheels, subclasses 539+ for tire
beads.
245, Wire Fabrics and Structure, subclass 1.5 for tire bead
grommets.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission in Systems or
Components, particularly subclasses 237+ for a friction
drive belt for a power transmission.
Subclass:
202
Splices:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein two ends are joined together to form a splice solely
by a twisting or twining operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 22+ for processes and apparatus for making a
splice.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
403, Joints and Connections, subclass 275 and 291 for a
joint involving a stranded rod or a flexible member in
general.
Subclass:
203
Chenille:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
comprising ornamental strands formed by twisting two or more
strands together to bind in numerous transverse threads or
thread filaments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for process and apparatus for making a chenille strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 144 for chenille
fabrication or treatment.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 395 for woven chenille
strands.
Subclass:
204
Alternately twisted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein succeeding portions of the strand unit in the
longitudinal direction are oppositely twisted; these are also
known as S-Z twisted strands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
293 for process and apparatus for making alternately twisted
strands.
Subclass:
205
Crimped or bulked type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Subject matter
wherein the alternately twisted strand is comprised of
filamentary or fibrous material, each filament or fiber of
which has been transversely deformed or distended into a
nonlinear configuration of coils, loops, crinkles, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 226, 227, 239, 245, 246, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing strands by operations other than twist
crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping. 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclasses 369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
206
Longitudinal variation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the diameter of the strand is nonuniform along the
longitudinal axis of the strand.
(1) Note. These strands are commonly known as novelty yarns,
effect yarns, thick and thin yarns, slub yarns, etc., and are
deliberately produced for a special effect.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for feeding strands to a twisting operation at a variable
rate.
317 for producing longitudinal variations in strands by
means of a variable drafting operation combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 237+ for
drafting at longitudinally varying rates.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 243 for producing
variable denier in strands in a stretching operation.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 167 for imparting longitudinal
irregularities to filaments during extrusion.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 399
for fibers and filaments with longitudinal varying cross
sections.
Subclass:
207
Covered or wrapped type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter
wherein the longitudinal variation is effected by a
discontinuous or irregular covering or wrapping about a
core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 3+ for making covered or wrapped strands.
subclasses 210+ for strand structures having a spirally
wrapped or covered core component.
Subclass:
208
Crimped or bulked type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter
wherein the longitudinal variation is effected by a
discontinuous varying, or irregular amount of crimp,
bulkiness, loopiness, etc., along the longitudinal axis of
the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 226, 227+, 239, 245+, and 254, for other twisted strand
structures having crimped or bulked components therein.
subclasses 282+ for manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing strands by operations other than twist crimping;
and subclasses 252+ for producing discontinuous or irregular
crimps.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
209
Slub type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter
wherein the longitudinal variation is effected by the
presence of additional fibrous material introduced
intermittently along the length of the strand and in the form
of knots, beads, lumps, etc.
Subclass:
210
Covered or wrapped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the strand structure is formed by winding fibrous,
filamentous, or strand material spirally about a core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 3+ for processes and apparatus for making
covered or wrapped strands.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, subclass 92 for
wrapped or twisted chain links.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 68.1
and 137+ for twisted strands having elements imparting
conductive or insulative qualities to the strand.
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, subclasses 51+ for a flexible
coupling or a shaft which may include twisted strands.
Subclass:
211
Plied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein two or more covered or wrapped strands are twisted
together or about each other to form a plied twisted
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 236+ for other plied strand structures.
Subclass:
212
Wire wrapped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein wire strands are wrapped about a core.
Subclass:
213
Plural wire wrapped layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
wherein there is a plurality of successive wire wrapped
layers about the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 15+ for covering or wrapping operations for
making strands with plural wrapped layers.
230 for other covered or wrapped strands having a plurality
of wrapped layers.
Subclass:
214
Stranded layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter
wherein the individual component of each layer is a stranded
structure made of a plurality of elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ for covering or wrapping operations for
making strands with a stranded wrapping layer.
subclasses 218+ and 231, for other covered or wrapped
strands having a stranded wrapping layer.
Subclass:
215
Including nonround cross sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter
wherein the individual components of the covered or wrapped
strand structure or the strand structure as a whole have a
cross section other than round.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
201 248, and 253, for other strand structures with components
having particular cross sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 177 for extrusion of filaments having
particular cross section.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
397+ for fibers or filaments of particular cross sections.
Subclass:
216
With core other than wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter
wherein strands other than wire are used to form the core.
Subclass:
217
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strands are coated or
impregnated with a liquid or plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
221 223, 232+, 241+, 250+, 257, and 258+, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fiber or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
218
Stranded wire-wrapped layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
wherein the wire is wrapped as a layer about the core and
each component of the layer is a stranded structure made of a
plurality of wire elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ for processes and apparatus for making
strands with a stranded wrapping layer.
214 and 231, for other covered or wrapped strands having a
stranded wrapping layer.
Subclass:
219
Including nonround cross section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter
wherein the individual components of the covered or wrapped
strand structure or the strand structure as a whole have a
cross section other than round.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 248 and 253, for other strand structures having
components with particular cross sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 177 for extrusion of filaments having a
particular cross section.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
397+ for fibers or filaments of a particular cross
section.
Subclass:
220
With core other than wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter
wherein strands other than wire are used to form the core.
Subclass:
221
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strands are coated or
impregnated with a liquid or plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 223, 232+, 241+, 250+, 257, and 258+, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
222
With core other than wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
wherein strands other than wire are used to form the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 221, 232+, 241+, 250+, 257, and 258, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
223
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strands are coated or
impregnated with a liquid or plastic material.
Subclass:
224
Discrete fiber wrap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein individual, loosely associated, untwisted, or
substantially untwisted fibers form the spiral wrap for the
core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for processes and apparatus for applying loose fibers
spirally about a core.
Subclass:
225
Elastomeric material core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the core is composed of elastomeric material such as
rubber or spandex.
Subclass:
226
With crimped or bulked material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand having a core of
elastomeric material includes filamentous or fibrous material
which has been transversely deformed or distended into a
nonlinear configuration of coils, crinkles, loops, crimps,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 227+, 239, 245, 246+, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for processes and apparatus for
manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing operations other than twist crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
227
Including crimped or bulked material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand includes filamentous or
fibrous material which has been transversely deformed or
distended into a nonlinear configuration of coils, crinkles,
loops, crimps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 239, 245, 246+, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
282 for processes and apparatus for manufacturing twist
crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing operations other than twist crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
228
Crimped or bulked core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
wherein the core is composed of filamentous or fibrous
material which has been transversely deformed or distended
into a nonlinear configuration of coils, crinkles, loops,
crimps, etc.
Subclass:
229
Including glass material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand contains filamentous or
fibrous material composed of glass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
240 and 249, for other twisted strand structures including
glass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclasses 376+ for processes of
manufacturing glass fibers, filaments, or preforms,
especially subclass 444 for glass wrapping or covering.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
364+ for structurally defined glass fiber or filament.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth,
etc.), subclass 180, 262, 266, 331, 348, 355, and 367 for
fabric-containing glass components.
Subclass:
230
Plural wrapped layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein there is a plurality of successive wrapped layers
about the core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 15+ for processes and apparatus for making
strands with a plurality of wrapped layers.
subclasses 213+ for other covered or wrapped strands having
a plurality of wrapped layers.
Subclass:
231
Stranded layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein each component of the spirally wrapped layer is a
stranded structure made of a plurality of strand elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ for covering or wrapping operations for
making strands with a stranded wrapping layer.
214 and 218+, for other covered or wrapped strands having a
stranded wrapping layer.
Subclass:
232
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand is coated or
impregnated with a liquid or plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 221, 223, 241, 250, 257, and 258+, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
233
Web material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand is made wholly or in
part of natural or synthetic paperlike or tapelike material
in ribbon form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 31+ for process and apparatus for making twisted
strands from web material.
235 259, and 260, for other twisted strands having web
material components therein.
Subclass:
234
Adhesively bonded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand is coated or
impregnated with a material such that the strand material
bonds or adheres together in a unitary structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
242 and 251, for other adhesively bonded twisted strand
297 for process and apparatus for forming adhesively bonded
strands combined with a twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 51+ for making a conductor of indefinite length
combined with adhesive bonding; and subclasses 148+ for
adhesive bonding with a broadly recited textile operation.
Subclass:
235
Web material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the covered or wrapped strand is made wholly or in
part of natural or synthetic paperlike or tapelike material
in ribbon form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 31+ for process and apparatus for making twisted
strands from web material.
233 259 and 260, for other twisted strands having web
material components therein.
Subclass:
236
Plied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
composed of two or more individual strand units twisted about
each other.
(1) Note. The individual strand unit may be a yarn or other
strand structure which is usually itself twisted prior to
being plied and the structure thereof can be discerned in the
plied structure. However, a multifilament strand which is
twisted would not be considered a plied strand for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
211 for plied strands in which the plied components are
covered or wrapped strands.
Subclass:
237
Cabled or cord type (i.e., plied plies):
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
composed of two or more plied yarns twisted about each
other.
Subclass:
238
Composite:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the plied strand is composed of two or more different
materials.
Subclass:
239
Crimped or bulked:
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the components of the plied strand
structure includes filamentous or fibrous material which has
been transversely deformed or distended into a nonlinear
configuration of coils, crinkles, loops, crimps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 227+, 245, 246, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for making twist crimped yarns. 351, for
other type crimping or texturing combined with a twisting
device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing strands by operations other than twist
crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers or filaments.
Subclass:
240
Glass material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the plied strand structure includes glass material in
filamentous or fibrous form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 and 249, for other twisted strand structures including
glass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclasses 376+ for processes of
manufacturing glass fibers, filaments, or preforms,
especially subclass 438 for producing twisted or textured
glass fibers.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
364+ for structurally defined glass fiber or filament.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth,
etc.), subclass 180, 262, 266, 331, 348, 355, and 367 for
fabric-containing glass components.
Subclass:
241
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the plied strand is coated or impregnated with a
liquid or plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
242
Adhesively bonded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter
wherein the plied strand is coated or impregnated with a
material such that the strand material bonds or adheres
together in a unitary structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
234 and 251, for other adhesively bonded twisted strands.
297 for process and apparatus for forming adhesively bonded
strands combined with a twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 51+ for making a conductor of indefinite length
combined with adhesive bonding; and subclasses 148+ for
adhesive bonding with a broadly recited textile operation.
Subclass:
243
Multifilament yarns:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the strand is composed of a plurality of continuous
filaments twisted together.
Subclass:
244
Composite:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the multifilament yarn is composed of two or more
different materials.
Subclass:
245
Crimped or bulked:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter
wherein the composite multifilament yarn includes filamentous
or fibrous material which has been transversely deformed or
distended into a nonlinear configuration of coils, crinkles,
loops, crimps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 227, 239, 246+, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for processes and apparatus for
manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing operations other than twist crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
246
Crimped or bulked:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the multifilament yarn includes filamentous or
fibrous material which has been transversely deformed or
distended into a nonlinear configuration of coils, crinkles,
loops, crimps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 227, 239, 245, and 254, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for processes and apparatus for
manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing operations other than twist crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
247
Twist crimped type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Subject matter
wherein the crimp is the type which was effected by a
twisting and setting operation, e.g., a false twist crimping
operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 282+ for processes and apparatus for
manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
Subclass:
248
Particular cross section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the multifilament yarn includes filamentous or
fibrous material which is of a cross section other than solid
round, such as elliptical, multilobal, hollow, cruciform,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 219, and 253, for other strand structures having
components with particular cross sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 177 for extrusion of filaments having a
particular cross section.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
397+ for fibers or filaments of a particular cross
section.
Subclass:
249
Glass material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the multifilament yarn includes glass material in
filamentous form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 and 240, for other twisted strand structures including
glass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclasses 376+ for processes of
manufacturing glass fibers, filaments, or preforms,
especially subclass 438 for producing twisted glass fibers.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
364+ for structurally defined glass fiber or filament.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth,
etc.), subclass 180, 262, 266, 331, 348, 355, and 367 for
fabric-containing glass components.
Subclass:
250
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the multifilament yarn is coated or impregnated with
a liquid or plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295, for coating or impregnating combined
with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 221, 223, 232+, 241+, 257, and 258+, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
251
Adhesively bonded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter
wherein multifilament yarn is coated or impregnated with a
material such that the yarn is bonded or adhered together in
a unitary structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
234 and 242, for other adhesively bonded twisted strands.
297 for process and apparatus for forming adhesively bonded
strands combined with a twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 51+ for making a conductor of indefinite length
combined with adhesive bonding; and subclasses 148+ for
adhesive bonding with a broadly recited textile operation.
Subclass:
252
Staple fiber blends:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the twisted strand is formed of staple length fibers
of two or more different materials distributed throughout the
length of the strand.
(1) Note. The fibers of the different materials are usually
distributed homogeneously throughout the strand in any
proportion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2 for process and apparatus for stapilizing filaments
combined with a twisting operation.
subclasses 238+ and 244, for other yarn structures made
from more than one material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass .3 for process and
apparatus for stapilizing continuous filaments.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
359+ for staple fibers or masses thereof.
Subclass:
253
Particular cross sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the fibers in the strand is of a
cross section other than solid round, such as elliptical,
multilobal, hollow, cruciform, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 219 and 248, for other strand structures having
components with particular cross sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 177.1 for extrusion of filaments having
a particular cross section.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
397+ for fibers or filaments of a particular cross
section.
Subclass:
254
Crimped or bulked fibers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the fibers in the strand is
transversely deformed or distended into a nonlinear
configuration of coils, crinkles, loops, crimps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 227, 239, 245, and 246+, for other twisted
strand structures having crimped or bulked components
therein.
subclasses 282+ for processes and apparatus for
manufacturing twist crimped yarns.
351 for other types of crimping or texturing combined with a
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing operations other than twist crimping.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
369+ and 373+ for crimped fibers and filaments.
Subclass:
255
Synthetic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein the strand includes staple fibers made of synthetic
materials, such as nylon, polyester, etc.
Subclass:
256
With natural fibers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Subject matter
wherein the strand includes staple fibers of both synthetic
and natural materials.
Subclass:
257
Coated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein the strand is coated or impregnated with a liquid or
plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 221, 223, 232, 241+, 250+, and 258+, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
258
Coated or impregnated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the strand is coated or impregnated with a liquid or
plastic material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, 292, and 295+, for coating or impregnating
combined with a twisting or covering or wrapping operation.
217 221, 223, 232+, 241+, 250+, and 257, for other twisted,
covered, or wrapped strands having a coating applied
thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 361
and 375+ for fibers or filaments having a coating thereon.
Subclass:
259
Web material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Subject matter
wherein the strand is made wholly or in part of natural or
synthetic paperlike or tapelike material in ribbon form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 31+ for process and apparatus for making twisted
strands from web material.
233 235 and 260, for other twisted strands having web
material components therein.
Subclass:
260
Web material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the strand is made wholly or in part of natural or
synthetic paperlike or tapelike material in ribbon form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 31+ for process and apparatus for making twisted
strands from web material.
233 235 and 259, for other twisted strands having web
material components therein.
Subclass:
261
Piecing up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein strand ends which have become broken, separated, or
severed during the twisting operation are joined together on
the twisting device so that the twisting operation may be
resumed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
78 for spinning or twisting machines provided with means to
facilitate the stopping and/or starting thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 452 for forming
predetermined or reserve weft lengths on a loom in a weaving
operation.
Subclass:
262
With traveler threading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter
wherein the piecing up includes manipulating the strand
through the guide or traveler element in a ring and traveler
type twister.
Subclass:
263
On open-end machine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter
wherein the piecing up is effected in a twister of the type
wherein a strand is rotated about its axis while the free-end
or "tail" is in contact with, or in proximity to, a source of
supply of loose fiberlike material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58.89 for free-end or open-end type spinning machines, per
se.
Subclass:
264
Monitor and control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the functions of the twisting operations are
continuously or periodically checked or surveyed and are
compensated or changed in response to variations detected
during such check or survey to maintain the twisting
operation within pre-established or acceptable ranges or
norms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 92+ for means for driving spinning, twisting, or
twining machines or parts thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
10+ for material responsive control means.
340, Communications: Electrical, subclass 259 for systems
automatically responsive to conditions of a web, sheet, or
work feed.
Subclass:
265
Monitor and record:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the functions of the twisting operation are
continuously or periodically checked or surveyed and
variations of the twisting functions from pre-established or
acceptable ranges or norms are noted or indicated.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, subclasses 159+ for measuring
properties of yarns or filaments.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, subclasses 658+
and 691+ to determine nonelectrical property of a material by
means of its capacitance, resistance, or conductivity.
Subclass:
266
Doffing or donning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein filled or partly filled packages or bobbins of yarn
or strand are positively removed and/or replaced with empty
ones at the work station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 473.4 for
winding machines provided with package doffing means.
Subclass:
267
On cap or roving frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter
wherein the doffing and/or donning is effected on a cap-type
or flier-type twister.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 67+ and 74, for roving or cap twisting devices,
per se.
Subclass:
268
Carriage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter
including doffing or donning mechanism having means adapted
to move along the machine frame and to manipulate the bobbins
or packages individually or as a group.
Subclass:
269
With strand manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter
wherein the yarn or strand at the twisting station being
doffed or donned is subjected to preliminary or subsequent
handling or manipulation other than or in addition to the
doffing or donning operation.
Subclass:
270
Bobbin or package manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter
wherein the bobbin or package being doffed or donned is
subjected to preliminary or subsequent handling or
manipulation other than or in addition to the doffing or
donning operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
281 for moving or transferring strand packages between, to,
or from twisting stations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for
manipulation of articles in a dispensing operation.
Subclass:
271
Successive and individual type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter
wherein the carriage usually moves continuously along the
frame and the package or bobbins are doffed or donned one at
a time.
Subclass:
272
Ejector type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Subject matter
including means to doff the bobbin or package by a sudden and
relatively large force to propel the bobbin or package from
its receiver, usually in a vertical direction.
Subclass:
273
Bottom lifting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter
wherein the doffing operation is effected by engaging the
package to be doffed beneath the lower end of the bobbin and
lifting or sliding the package vertically off the work
station (e.g., spindle).
Subclass:
274
Over end of bobbin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter
wherein the doffing operation is effected by engaging the
package from above the upper end of the bobbin and lifting or
sliding the package vertically off the work station (e.g.,
spindle).
Subclass:
275
Bobbin graspers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter
including means to engage the filled or empty bobbin to grip,
grasp, or hold it during the doffing or donning operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 86.4
for article grippers, per se.
Subclass:
276
With preparation for doffing- or donning- type operation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
including an operation which is performed prior to doffing or
donning for the purpose of facilitating the removal of filled
bobbins or packages and/or the replacement thereof with empty
ones.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for whorl driven receiving elements combined with yarn
holding means to facilitate doffing.
360 for lifting devices for raising thread boards away from
the spindle tips to facilitate doffing.
Subclass:
277
Rail positioning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter
wherein the preparation includes locating the traversing
rail, usually the ring rail, in such a position that doffing
or donning can be effected.
(1) Note. The line between this subclass and Class 242 for
this subject matter is as follows: If the traverse or builder
motion is claimed or if the resetting of the rail is claimed,
then the original patent is placed in Class 242.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 478.3 for
manipulation of the ring rail during a winding operation.
Subclass:
278
Strand manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter
wherein the preparation includes engaging or manipulating the
strand at the twisting station being doffed or donned so that
the doffing or donning operation can be effected.
Subclass:
279
Threading up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the strand to be twisted is directed or guided to or
through the twisting station during or prior to the initial
start-up of the twisting operation or in preparation for the
initiation of the twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 268 for threading of a
stuffer box texturing device; and subclass 272 for threading
or stringing up a fluid jet texturing device.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), subclass 7 for a process of and
subclasses 97.1+ for apparatus using fluid current to advance
the material.
Subclass:
280
On false twist type machines:
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter
wherein the threading up is effected on a twisting machine
employing a false twister.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 284+ for false twist type crimping operations.
subclasses 328+ for drafting operations employing false
twist devices.
subclasses 332+ for false twist devices, per se.
Subclass:
281
Package handling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
including the moving or transferring of strand material in
package form between, to, or from spinning stations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 90+ for positively moving or conducting strand
material to or through a twisting operation.
subclasses 270+ for bobbin or package manipulation during a
doffing or donning operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 159 for handling
slivers in coiling cans.
414, Material or Article Handling, appropriate subclasses for
systems of moving or handling articles in general.
Subclass:
282
Twist setting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the strand, while it is in a twisted state, is
subjected to a treatment, the purpose of which is to impart a
relatively permanent torque to the strand so that the strand
will assume and maintain a creped, textured, or crimped
configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 208, 226, 227+, 239, 246+, and 254, for twisted strands
having a crimp therein.
308 for twisting operations wherein the temperature,
humidity, ventilation, etc., of the atmosphere or environment
around the twisting operation is controlled.
309 for twisting operations wherein the strand is subjected
to a post or after treatment to develop or enhance the final
product.
351 for twisting operations combined with other types of
crimping operations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for other
types of crimping or texturing operations.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
Subclass:
283
With twist variation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter
wherein the twist is imparted or set in a nonuniform manner
so that the degree of crepe, texture, or crimp will vary
longitudinally of the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for irregular feeding of a strand in a twisting
operation.
205 for alternately twisted strands having a crimp therein.
208 for twisted strands having a crimp therein and also
having a longitudinal variation along the axis thereof.
subclasses 317+ for imparting a variable draft combined
with a twisting operation to a strand.
Subclass:
284
False twist crimp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter
wherein the twist that is set is imparted to the strand by a
false twist operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
280 for threading up of false twist type operations.
subclasses 328+ for drafting combined with false twist
operations.
subclasses 332+ for false twisters, per se.
Subclass:
285
Intertwine type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
wherein the false twist is effected by two or more running
strand portions twisting about one another over a confined
length and the twist is set in this configuration.
Subclass:
286
With coating or impregnation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus or
process including the application of a liquid or plastic
treatment to the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32 and 295+, for coating or impregnating combined with
other twisting or covering or wrapping operations.
292 for coating or impregnating used in a twist-setting
operation.
Subclass:
287
With stretching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
including elongating the strand before, during, or after the
false twist crimping operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
310 for other twisting operations combined with stretching.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 240+ for modifying
a running strand length by means of a stretching apparatus.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 288.4 for processes of stretching a
strand length.
Subclass:
288
Simultaneous type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein the strand is elongated while it is in the false
twist crimping zone.
Subclass:
289
Fluid jet type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
comprising a fluid jet stream which impinges the strand to
impart the false twist to the strand or to treat the strand
in addition to the false twist crimping.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333 for fluid jet twisters used as false twisters.
350 for twisting operations combined with fluid jets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 271+ for texturing
by means of fluid jets.
Subclass:
290
Plural twisting or heating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
wherein the strand is subjected to more than one false
twisting or heating operation.
Subclass:
291
Operator accommodating frame arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
comprising false twist crimping apparatus wherein the
framework is so arranged as to provide a passageway for
operating personnel.
Subclass:
292
With coating or impregnating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter
including the application of a liquid or plastic treatment to
the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32 and 295+, for coating or impregnating combined with
other twisting or covering or wrapping operations.
286 for coating or impregnating used in a false twist
crimping operation.
Subclass:
293
Alternate twist:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the direction of twist imparted to a portion of a
strand is opposite to the direction of twist imparted to an
adjacent portion of the strand and is the same as the
direction of twist imparted to an alternate portion of the
strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 204+ for alternately twisted strand structures.
Subclass:
294
Accumulator type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter
including a strand storage and/or advancing device wherein
the length of strand material contained therein changes
periodically or continuously.
Subclass:
295
With coating or impregnating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a fluid or plastic treatment is applied to the fibers
being spun or to the strand being twisted, usually
concomitantly with the spinning or twisting operation.
(1) Note. For purposes of this class, the term "coating or
impregnating" is construed to include the situation wherein a
strand is subjected to an operation wherein it softens or
melts to such an extent that it becomes tacky and adheres or
fuses to adjacent strand material.
(2) Note. The following Search Class references are directed
to fluid treatment of textile strands involving no twisting.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 32, 286, and 292, for covering or wrapping or twist
crimping combined with a coating or impregnation operation.
217 221, 223, 232+, 241+, 250+, 257, and 258+, for twisted
strand structures which are coated or impregnated.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing: Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, appropriate subclasses.
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 66+.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 167+ and 178+.
101, Printing, subclass 172.
118, Coating Apparatus, appropriate subclasses, and see
Treatment of Textiles or Leather of the class definition for
the line between Class 118 and the textile classes.
427, Coating Processes, appropriate subclasses.
Subclass:
296
On twist device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter
wherein the coating or impregnation is effected directly on
or at the twisting device.
Subclass:
297
Strand bonding or adhesion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter
wherein the coating or impregnation is such as to cause the
strand material being treated to adhere together in a unitary
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 51+ for making a conductor of indefinite length
combined with adhesive bonding; and subclasses 148+ for
adhesive bonding with a broadly recited textile operation.
Subclass:
298
Wet drafting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter
wherein coated or impregnated fibrous material such as sliver
or roving, is subjected to a drawing or attenuating operation
while in a wet moist state.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 315+ for twisting combined with drafting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 236+ for
drafting structures, per se.
Subclass:
299
Transfer tail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a length of strand material is wound, usually during
the initial winding of the strand material on the bobbin and
below the normal package windings for the purpose of
connecting the length of strand material to other lengths of
strand material on other bobbin packages during subsequent
winding or unwinding operations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for winding strand lengths in a clearing operation. The
winding may be at the base of the bobbin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 476.2 for end
winding and preliminary winding of strand lengths.
Subclass:
300
Clearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein lint, waste, foreign matter, or strand material which
has become superfluous during the operation of the machine is
removed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, appropriate
subclasses for cleaning systems for removing lint and dust
from textile machines.
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 262+ for
clearing rolls in drafting frames.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 222+ and 292+ for
clearing threads and removing waste strand material from
bobbins.
144, Woodworking, subclass 252.1 for a dust conveyor.
Subclass:
301
On open-end machine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the clearing is effected in an open-end-type
twister.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58.89 for open-end spinning operations, per se.
Subclass:
302
Rotor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter
wherein the clearing is effected in the rotor of an open-end
twister.
Subclass:
303
Strand winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein excess or superfluous strand material is accumulated
by a winding operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
299 for strand winding in forming transfer tails.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 476.2 for end
winding and preliminary winding of strand lengths.
Subclass:
304
Pneumatic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the clearing is effected by means of a stream of
air.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclasses
301+ for air blast and/or suction devices for removing
waste and lint from textile machines; and see (2) Note to
subclass 301 for a statement of the line.
Subclass:
305
Strand type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Subject matter
wherein lengths of material in strand form are removed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
261 for finding loose ends to be pieced up.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 476 for end
finders in reserve thread uniting.
Subclass:
306
Strand accumulating or scavenging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein waste or superfluous strand material is collected,
accumulated, or scavenged.
Subclass:
307
Of traveler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein lint, fluff, etc., is removed from a traveler while
the twisting apparatus is in operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 25+ for travelers, per se.
Subclass:
308
Atmospheric conditioning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc., of a
spinning or twisting station is controlled.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for drying strands and gas or vapor treatment of
textile apparatus.
236, Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation,
appropriate subclasses controlling atmospheric conditions in
particular areas.
Subclass:
309
Strand finishing or developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the twisted strand is subjected to a post treatment,
such as polishing, drying, heat treating, etc., to develop or
enhance the final product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
290 for false twist crimping operations with additional
heating to develop or modify the crimp.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, appropriate subclasses for
treating fabrics to present them in finished or marketable
condition.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 246, 265+, and 281 for
treating crimped or textured strands to enhance, shrink, or
develop them; and subclass 285 for thermal treatment of
strands on a bobbin or cop.
Subclass:
310
With stretching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the strand being twisted is stretched or elongated
concomitantly with or subsequent to the twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 287+ for false twist crimping combined with a
stretching operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 240+ for apparatus
for stretching running strand lengths.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 288.4 for processes for stretching a
strand length.
Subclass:
311
With wire or strand preforming or shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein wires or strands are formed into substantially the
shape they are to have in the final twisted structure.
(1) Note. The preforming or shaping is usually for the
purpose of preventing backtwist or to facilitate even laying
of the strands in a rope or cable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for operation to preform or shape the wire or strand prior
to a covering or wrapping operation.
138 for elements forming parts of stranding machines for
compressing, guiding, or shaping the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclasses 221+ and 274+ for wire
shaping by rolling and drawing respectively.
140, Wireworking, appropriate subclasses for wire
manipulating operations.
Subclass:
312
With strand or package manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Subject matter
including guiding or handling the strand or package, usually
after the centrifugal pot is filled and the strand therein is
to be rewound onto another support.
(1) Note. Centrifugal spinning pot operations including
restarting, rewinding, package or cheese changing, or strand
threading should be placed as originals in this subclass
rather than in subclasses 261, 266+, or 279+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
261 for piecing up operations.
subclasses 266+ for doffing or donning operations.
279 for threading up operations.
Subclass:
313
With rewinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a twisted strand wound on a package is rewound onto
another package with or without other strands or other
twisting operations.
(1) Note. See appropriate subclasses of this class for
particular twisting operation employed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, appropriate subclass
for particular winding operation employed.
Subclass:
314
Stranding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a plurality of wires or strands are formed into a
twisted structure by twisting or laying-up at a point between
the strand supply and the take-up of the twisted structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3 58.3+, 58.52+, 59+, 66+, and 293+, for stranding involving
a covering or wrapping operation, an alternating twist
operation, a ship-type strander, a multiple twist type
stander, a delivery twist type strander, and a receiving
twist type strander.
Subclass:
315
With drafting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein fibrous material, usually in substantially untwisted
condition, as in a sliver or roving, is subjected to an
attenuating or drawing operation combined with a twisting or
twining operation so that the attenuation results in a
reduced cross section in the sliver or roving due to relative
longitudinal displacement of the individual fibers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 for driving of drafting rolls with speed adjustment.
310 for twisting combined with stretching concomitantly
with, or subsequent to twisting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 236+ for
drafting structure, per se.
Subclass:
316
Domestic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
comprising manual twisting operations, as with spinning
wheels and the like, usually with no means for feeding the
strands to be spun and producing a single strand.
(1) Note. The drafting is usually accomplished manually
during the twisting.
Subclass:
317
Variable draft:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the drafting operation includes cyclical or random
variations or fluctuations.
(1) Note. Such devices may function by changing the relative
linear speeds of feed and delivery means, by changing the
distance between drawing and holding means, or by imparting
an intermittent or transitory motion to the work strand by
means additional to the normal drafting means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 237+ for
variable drafting means, per se.
Subclass:
318
False twist type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter
in which at least one of the twisting operations includes
imparting only a false twist to the strand material being
drafted.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 328+ for false twisting combined with
nonvariable drafting operations.
subclasses 332+ for false twisters, per se.
Subclass:
319
Intermittent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the strand material is successively drafted, twisted,
and wound in a cyclic operation.
Subclass:
320
Mule type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Subject matter
comprising spindles mounted to move toward and away from a
feeding mechanism during the twisting and winding operation,
and the drafting is accomplished by the movement of the
spindles away from the source of supply.
Subclass:
321
Spindle drive control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter
including means for driving and regulating the speed of the
spindles.
Subclass:
322
Quadrant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Subject matter
wherein the speed-regulating mechanism includes a sector
known as the quadrant.
Subclass:
323
Faller controlled:
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter
comprising means to regulate the speed of the spindles
according to the tension of the yarn through a connection
with the elements which guide and properly lay the yarn upon
the bobbin or other core.
(1) Note. Compare this class, subclasses 324 and 325.
Subclass:
324
Faller control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter
having means for controlling the motion of elements (e.g.,
fallers) which guide and tension the yarn during the twisting
and winding operation.
(1) Note. Compare this class, subclass 323.
Subclass:
325
Copping rail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising a fixed or adjustable guide bar having the
function of a cam which determines the faller movement.
Subclass:
326
Feed control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter
including means for driving and regulating the speed of
rollers or other devices which feed the fibrous material to
be drafted and twisted.
Subclass:
327
With carding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the fibers are worked and made substantially parallel
by passing between relatively moving surfaces which are
almost in contact and have points or teeth thereon prior to
drafting and twisting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, for carding, feeding, or
drafting structure, particularly subclasses 98+.
Subclass:
328
False twist type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
in which at least one of the twisting operations includes
imparting only a false twist to the strand material being
drafted.
(1) Note. A false twist is one that is counterbalanced by a
simultaneously produced, equal and opposite twist, as set
forth in the definition of subclass 332.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
318 for false twist devices combined with means to produce a
variable drafting effect.
subclasses 332+ for false twisters, per se.
Subclass:
329
Interstage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter
comprising a false twister interposed between two stages of a
drafting operation.
(1) Note. To be classified in this subclass, at least one
false twister must be located in a zone in which no drafting
occurs.
Subclass:
330
With self-contained drawing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter
wherein an element of the drafting mechanism is part of, or
mounted on, the false twister.
(1) Note. Such means commonly comprise a twister in which
the twisting and untwisting rotation is imparted to the
strand by means of a pair of revolvable and rotatable rolls
and further characterized by the fact that such rolls are
rotated at a speed differing from that of another cooperating
pair of drafting rolls mounted independently of the twister.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 335+ for twisters of the revolvable roll pair
type in which the twister-rollers do not perform any drafting
function.
Subclass:
331
Friction type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter
having means wherein the false twist and the resultant
rotation of the strand material about its axis is effected by
a frictional force or forces applied substantially
tangentially to the periphery of the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 334+ for friction-type false twist devices not
combined with drafting means.
Subclass:
332
False twist device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Apparatus which
produces a twist of filaments or fibers in one portion of a
strand that is equal, and of opposite hand, to that
simultaneously produced in an adjacent portion of the
strand.
(1) Note. Since the algebraic sum of the twistings in the
strand effected by machines of this subclass is zero, the
operation is frequently termed a "false twist".
(2) Note. Machines of this subclass usually comprise devices
which rotate a portion of a strand about its axis,
intermediate its ends, without rotation of either end of the
strand relative to the other, to produce opposite twists in
the strand.
(3) Note. The devices of this subclass include electrostatic
charging means, devices supported by the yarn being twisted,
and twist devices which are an extension of an electric
motor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
318 for false twist devices combined with means to produce a
variable drafting effect.
subclasses 328+ for false twist devices combined with
drafting mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 44 for false twist devices
combined with means to coat a strand (yarn, roving, sliver,
etc.) while it is under the influence of the false twister.
Subclass:
333
Having fluid jet twisting means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein the false twist is produced by an inlet in the false
twist device through which a jet stream of fluid matter is
introduced tangentially into the twisting zone of the device,
thus creating a false twist in the strand.
Subclass:
334
Friction type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
in which the rotation of the strand material about its axis
is caused by a frictional force or forces applied
substantially tangentially to the periphery of the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 for friction-type false twisters combined with drafting
means.
Subclass:
335
Revolving roll-pair type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Apparatus
including at least one pair of rollers through whose bight
the strand passes, and which are revolvable jointly about an
axis which is substantially coincident with the path of
travel of the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
330 for false twisters of the revolvable rollers type in
which the rollers comprise one element of a fiber drafting
stage.
Subclass:
336
Having a frictional belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the frictional force for twisting the strand is
created by a portion of a moving belt which rubs against
another portion of the same belt, the strand being twisted in
the rubbing portion of the belt.
Subclass:
337
Having a frictional disc:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the frictional force applied to the yarn strand is
created by a surface of a rotating wheellike device which
contacts the strand to produce the false twist.
(1) Note. The yarn strand is not intended to go through any
aperture which may be in the disc.
(2) Note. The disc of this subclass is generally thin in
thickness relative to its diameter.
(3) Note. This subclass includes plural discs.
Subclass:
338
On plural axes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the plural discs rotates about an
axis which is not common to the axis or axes of the other
disc or discs.
(1) Note. One or more discs may be on the same axis.
(2) Note. The axes of this subclass are generally parallel
to one another.
(3) Note. The yarn being twisted usually follows a tortuous
or zigzag path.
Subclass:
339
With discs overlapping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the discs on one of the axes overlaps
at least one of the discs on at least one other axis.
(1) Note. The terminology "overlap" may be synonymous with
"intermesh" in the event more than two discs overlap.
Subclass:
340
With nonperipheral surface of discs substantially abutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of at least one of the two sides
of at least one of the rotating discs makes contact with
another disc side or is so closely spaced from the other disc
side so as to permit a given size yarn strand to be twisted
therebetween.
Subclass:
341
Having a frictional tube, or a twisting head therefor,
through which yarn passes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the frictional force applied to the yarn strand is
created by the peripheral surface surrounding an aperture or
opening which is formed in a tubelike structure.
(1) Note. Twisting heads or inserts which are generally used
for replacing a worn-out end of a twist tube which has a
removable head or insert are also in this subclass.
(2) Note. The yarn strand has to pass through the aperture
to receive the false twist.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 344+ for similar twist devices, but having a
yarn-gripping means for holding the yarn strand to permit the
twisting thereof.
Subclass:
342
Plural twist tubes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein plural tubes are utilized in the twist device.
Subclass:
343
Including mounting, support, or housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
including means to mount, support, shield, or enclose the
twist tube.
Subclass:
344
Having a tube, or a twisting head therefor, through which
yarn passes, with a yarn gripper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein the yarn strand passes through a longitudinally
apertured tubelike device having a means for gripping or
holding the strand against rotation at a point on the strand,
but not against the movement of the strand in its path of
movement through the device.
(1) Note. Twisting head or inserts having a strand gripping
or holding means which are generally used for replacing a
worn-out end of a twist tube which has a removable head or
insert are also in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 341+ for similar twist devices, but without the
yarn strand gripping or holding means.
Subclass:
345
Plural tubes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Subject matter
wherein plural tubes are utilized in the twist device.
Subclass:
346
Including mounting, support, or housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Subject matter
including means to mount, support, shield, or enclose the
device which produces the false twist.
Subclass:
347
Magnetic support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 346. Subject matter
wherein the means to mount or support the device is
magnetic.
Subclass:
348
Including mounting, support, or housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
including means to mount, support, shield, or enclose the
device which produces the false twist.
Subclass:
349
Magnetic support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
wherein the means to mount or support the device is
magnetic.
Subclass:
350
With fluid jet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
comprising a fluid jet stream which impinges the strand being
twisted.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
289 for false twist crimpling employing a fluid jet.
333 for a fluid jet false twister, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 254+ and 271+ for
texturing by means of a fluid jet.
Subclass:
351
With other type crimping or texturing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the strand is subjected to a crimping or texturing
operation other than twist crimping, usually before or
concomitantly with the twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 247+ for crimping
or texturing by other than a twisting operation.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 168 for extrusion of filaments combined
with crimping.
Subclass:
352
Strand guiding or guarding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
including a spinning or twisting device or parts thereof
having means to guide or direct the strands to the device for
imposing suitable tension on the strands and/or having means
for preventing entanglement of the strands during the
twisting operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 80+ for strand guides equipped with starting or
stopping initiating mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 157+ for
strand guides, per se.
Subclass:
353
Catching or holding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
including a guiding device provided with means to catch and
hold strands to prevent entangling when they leave the normal
path of travel or become broken, kinked, or knotted during
the twisting operation.
(1) Note. Compare this class, subclasses 86 and 87.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
91+ for a threading device for a web or strand feeder.
Subclass:
354
Separator or balloon limiter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
including a device which surrounds, partially surrounds, or
is located between two twisting devices in such a manner so
that adjacent strands are kept separated during the twisting
operation.
(1) Note. This subclass includes balloon control devices
which are inherently a separator.
(2) Note. The separator or balloon control device may be
located along one or more sides of one twisting device or
along one or more sides of a row of twisting devices.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for rings and travelers provided with guards or
protectors.
Subclass:
355
Having antifriction coating or material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein the separator is either made from a material having a
low frictional resistance or is coated with a material having
a low frictional resistance.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 44 for false twist devices
combined with means to coat a strand (yarn, roving, sliver,
etc.) while it is under the influence of the twister.
Subclass:
356
Readily removable or adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein the separator is mounted so that it may be either
adjusted properly between spindles and/or twisters or may be
easily removable to allow rethreading, cleaning, etc.
Subclass:
357
Having threading slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein the separator is constructed so as to allow a strand
to be readily passed through it for rethreading a spindle.
Subclass:
358
Threadboard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
including a rail or support which may comprise either a
single piece or a plurality of pieces on which one or more
strand guides are mounted on each piece.
(1) Note. This device relates only to spinning or throwing
machines, and not to rope or cordage machines generally.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
353 for a thread guide having catching or holding means for
broken yarn strand ends.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 157+ for
guides, per se.
Subclass:
359
Traversing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Subject matter
in which the threadboard partakes of part or all of the
movement of the traversing element of the twisting device;
the board may at the same time move to or from the strand
receiver.
Subclass:
360
With lifting means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Subject matter
in which the threadboard is provided with means to move it
from proximity to the spindle tip usually to facilitate
doffing.
Subclass:
361
Lay head:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
including apparatus for guiding strands to a closing point at
which the so guided strands will be twined together.
Subclass:
362
Processes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes falling
within the main class definitions and not provided for in any
subclass above.
(1) Note. Only those patents which contain method claims
which are susceptible to being practiced by a plurality of
different devices or which are drawn to functions not
provided for above should be placed herein, either on an
original or cross-reference basis. Those patents containing
method claims which are limited to the operation of a single
above provided for apparatus will be found in the appropriate
subclass.
(2) Note. Any appropriate subclass above, for a process
patent having apparatus or other limitations sufficient to
warrant placement therein.
Subclass:
400
Open end spinning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a strand is rotated about its axis while the free end
or "tail" thereof is in contact with, or in proximity to, a
source of supply of loose, discrete fibers or fiberlike
material which is thus twisted into the strand.
(1) Note. This operation is also commonly referred to as
free end spinning or break spinning and requires the use of a
seed yarn to engage the supply of loose fibers in order to
initiate the operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for covering or wrapping operations in which discrete
fibers are helically wrapped about a core strand.
263 for piecing up open-end machines.
301 for clearing open-end machines.
Subclass:
401
Friction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter
wherein the rotation of the strand about its axis is caused
by a frictional force or effort applied substantially
tangentially to the periphery of the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 for friction type false twisters combined with drafting
means.
subclasses 334+ for friction type false twisters, per se.
Subclass:
402
Electrostatic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter
wherein the supply of discrete fibers is passed through an
electrostatic field to align the fibers prior to being
twisted.
Subclass:
403
Fluid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter
wherein the twist is produced by subjecting both the free end
of the strand and the supply of discrete fibers to the action
of a fluid vortex.
(1) Note. Devices found herein are also referred to as
"Gotzfried" type devices.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
289 for false twist crimping employing a fluid jet.
333 for fluid jet false twisters, per se. 350, for other
twisting operations combined with fluid jets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 254+ and 271+ for
texturing by means of a fluid jet.
Subclass:
404
Rotating chamber type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter
wherein the fibers are urged by centrifugal force against a
wall portion of a rotating hollow body and advanced axially
thereof to be twisted into the free end of the rotating
strand.
(1) Note. These devices are usually frustoconical in shape
and the fibers slide along the walls of the chamber while
advancing from smaller diameter portions toward larger
diameter portions.
Subclass:
405
With strand controlled stopping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the twisting operation is stopped in response to a
condition of the strand or material being operated on, as by
failure, exhaustion, too much or too little tension, undue
accumulation, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19 for stopping, covering, or wrapping operations.
subclasses 78+ for stopping or starting other twisting
operations.
263 for piecing up open-end machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 0.2 for similar
subject matter associated with fiber preparation apparatus
and methods.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 186+ for similar
subject matter associated with the manufacture of textiles.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclasses 158+ for similar subject
matter associated with knitting processes or apparatus.
Subclass:
406
With housing for drive or support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
combined with an enclosure (e.g., housing, frame, or casing)
having means therein for driving, supporting, or mounting the
rotating chamber or for driving, supporting, or mounting
other components (such as fiber separating or feed devices)
which cooperate with the rotating chamber.
(1) Note. To be placed in this subclass, the means for
driving, supporting, or mounting should include sufficient
structural details to provide more than a nominal recitation
thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 92+ for drive systems for spinning or twisting
machines.
subclasses 129+ for mounting receiving elements such as
spindles in spinning or twisting machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, appropriate subclasses for
drive systems.
384, Bearings, appropriate subclasses for mounting and
supporting spindle shafts in bearings.
475, Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components, for
planetary gear drives.
Subclass:
407
Having operator access:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Subject matter
wherein the housing, frame, or casing is constructed or
arranged to provide quick or easy access to the means or
components housed therein.
(1) Note. Devices such as hinged covers or sliding panels
are commonly used to provide the access to the components
within the housing.
Subclass:
408
With fiber separating and/or feeding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
combined with a device or means which operates on a supply of
fibrous material to disintegrate it into discrete fiber form
and/or feeds the discrete fibers to the rotating chamber.
(1) Note. These devices may be referred to as opening rolls,
combing rolls, or carding rolls. They also may comprise
conventional drafting rolls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327 for carding devices combined with drafting in spinning
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses 80+, 98+, 115+,
and 236+ for picking, carding, combing, and drafting fibers.
Subclass:
409
Plural or variable feed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
wherein the supply of discrete fibers is fed to a single
twisting zone from more than one source, or the supply of
discrete fibers is fed to a twisting zone at a variable or
pulsating rate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 90+ for feeding or irregular feeding of strand
material in spinning or twisting operation.
Subclass:
410
Coaxial roll:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
wherein the device or means which operates on the supply of
fibrous material is a roll which rotates about an axis
coaxial with the axis of rotation of the rotating chamber.
Subclass:
411
With fluid flow controlling or directing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
wherein the fiber separating and/or feeding means utilizes a
current of fluid and includes means for directing or
controlling the current of fluid or for providing an
additional or supplemental fluid flow in the separating
and/or feeding zones other than for or in addition to the
purpose of merely transporting the discrete fibers to the
rotating chamber.
(1) Note. The fluid flow referred to herein is other than
the conventional fluid flow which exists in open-end systems
as a result of the use of an under pressure to assist in
transporting the fibers to the rotating chamber.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 301+ and 304+, for the use of pneumatic systems
in clearing twisting devices.
Subclass:
412
With specific feed device for opening roll:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
wherein the fiber separating and/or feeding means utilizes an
opening, combining, or carding type roller and wherein
structural details of a feed device positioned to cooperate
with the opening roller for feeding fibrous material to the
opening roller to be disintegrated into discrete fibers are
recited.
(1) Note. To be placed in this subclass, the feed device
should include sufficient structural details to provide more
than a nominal recitation thereof.
(2) Note. Feed rolls, silver guides, and condensers are
commonly used as the feed device for the opening roller.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 105, 246, and 288+
for feeding and guiding devices for carding machines or
drafting frames.
Subclass:
413
With specific rotor feed channel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
including structural details of a guide passageway or channel
for directing the discrete fibers from the fiber separating
and/or feeding means to the rotating chamber.
(1) Note. To be placed in this subclass, the feed channel
should include sufficient structural details to provide more
than a nominal recitation thereof.
Subclass:
414
Rotor with fiber accreting portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the discrete fibers accumulate in a groove or section
of greatest diameter in the rotating chamber and in which
groove or section the free end of the rotating strand engages
the discrete fibers to twist the fibers into the strand.
Subclass:
415
With fluid flow controlling or directing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
wherein the rotor utilizes a current of fluid and includes
means for directing or controlling the current of fluid or
for providing an additional or supplemental fluid flow within
the rotor other than for or in addition to the purpose of
merely transporting the discrete fibers within the rotor.
(1) Note. The fluid flow referred to herein is other than
the conventional fluid flow which exists in open-end systems
as a result of the use of an under pressure to assist in
transporting the fibers to the rotating chamber.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 301+ and 304+, for the use of pneumatic systems
in clearing twisting devices.
Subclass:
416
Specific wall configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
including structural details of the walls of the rotor with
respect to angular positioning, size, or structure, for
example.
Subclass:
417
With specific yarn guiding device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
including structural details of a guide device for directing
the twisted strand passing out of the rotor.
(1) Note. To be placed in this subclass, the guide device
should include sufficient structural details to provide more
than a nominal recitation thereof.
(2) Note. Tube elements are commonly used as the guide in
these devices and are frequently referred to as "withdrawal
tubes".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 352+ for strand guiding in spinning or twisting
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 157+ for
yarn guides, per se.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
The following subclasses are collections of published
disclosures pertaining to various specified aspects of the
twisted strand structure art which aspects do not form
appropriate bases for subclasses in the foregoing
classification wherein original copies of patents are placed
on the basis of the structure or composition of a strand.
These subclasses assist a search based on remote function or
physical characteristic of the twisted strand structure and
may be of further assistance to the searcher, either as a
starting point in searching this class or as an indication of
further related fields of search inside or outside the
class.
(1) Note. Disclosures are placed in these subclasses for
their value as references and as leads to appropriate main or
secondary fields of search without regard to their original
classification or their claimed subject matter.
(2) Note. The disclosures found in the following subclasses
are examples only of the indicated subject matter, and in no
instance do they represent the entire extent of the prior
art.
Subclass:
901
ANTISTATIC:
Twisted strand structures which reduce or dissipate static
electricity due to the particular structural components of
the strand or because of some treatment to which the strand
has been subjected.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclasses
212+ for discharging static electricity.
Subclass:
902
REINFORCING OR TIRE CORDS:
Twisted strand structures which are used in such devices as
drive belts, conveyor belts, automobile tires, etc., in order
to strengthen or increase the wear resistance of the device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
152, Resilient Tires and Wheels, subclass 556, 557 and 558+
for tire carcass reinforcement cords.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly subclasses 237+ for a friction drive belt for
a power transmission.
Subclass:
903
SEWING THREADS:
Twisted strand structures having particular structural
features or properties which are useful when the strand is
used as a sewing thread.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, subclasses 400+ for sewn pro-ducts.
Subclass:
904
FLAME RETARDANT:
Twisted strand structures used primarily in clothing and made
so as to afford defense against fire.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
2, Apparel, subclass 5, 7, and 8 for a heat resistant head
covering for a person.
252, Compositions, subclasses 2+ for a composition which
may be used to extinguish fires or as a coating or
impregnation to act as a defense against fire or flame.
Subclass:
905
BICOMPONENT MATERIAL:
Twisted strand structures in which the individual fibers or
filaments from which the strand is made are formed of at
least two different compositions such that, in a cross
section of an individual fiber or filament, the different
compositions are side by side with a connecting web
therebetween or one composition is substantially enclosed in
the other (sheath-core type).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, Digest 26 for extruding composite fibers made of
two or more materials.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 370,
373, and 374 for multicomponent fibers or filaments.
Subclass:
906
LINE APPLIANCES:
Helically preformed twisted wire elements, usually of a
finite length, adapted to fit over an existing line, cable,
or conductor for the purpose of enabling such line, cable, or
conductor to be suspended from a support, or to otherwise
provide a clamp, support, tie-down, or armor for the line,
cable, or conductor. The wire elements are usually
independent, finite lengths and a plurality of them are
usually applied simultaneously to the line by a twisting
action.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 and 311, for preforming and shaping wire elements used in
strands.
212 for strands having spirally wrapped wires.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 115+ for
cord and rope holders.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 79 for
cables and conductors with supporting means.
248, Supports, subclass 63 for cable suspension clamps.
Subclass:
907
FOAMED AND/OR FIBRILLATED:
Twisted strand structures made from filamentary material
which is porous or has cellular voids therein or from
material which has been made filamentous usually by
subjecting synthetic film, tape, or ribbon material to a
treatment to split or break up the film, tape, or ribbon into
a filamentous form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 31+ for making twisted strands from web
material.
235 259 and 260, for twisted strands made from web material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, Digests 8 and 47 for splitting or fibrillating
synthetic material.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 304.4
for webs or sheets made from foamed material.
Subclass:
908
JET INTERLACED OR INTERMINGLED:
Twisted strand material made from multifilaments which have
been subjected to the treatment of a fluid jet to cause the
filaments to interlace and intermingle with each other to
produce a unitary structure. The jet treatment is usually
such that no loops, whorls, or bulkiness is imparted to the
filaments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
289 and 350, for twisting operations using an air jet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 274+ for air jet
treatments to interlace multifilaments.
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