公开(公告)号：US06660117B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09956689

申请日：2001-09-20

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers

IPC: B65H8100

CPC classification number: A46D1/04 ,  A46B5/06 ,  Y10T428/23979

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making elongated articles are disclosed. One method includes feeding at least one base string along an axis, wrapping at least one monofilament around the axis to produce a number of monofilament wraps per length of base string which are transported by the base string, bonding the wraps to the base string with ultrasonic energy, and cutting the wraps at a point downstream of where the wraps are bonded to the base string. The result is an article having two rows of monofilament segments connected to the base string.

Abstract translation: 公开了制造细长制品的方法和装置。 一种方法包括沿轴线馈送至少一根基线，绕轴线缠绕至少一条单丝，以产生每根基线长度的多根单丝包裹物，这些单丝由基线输送，用超声波 能量，并且在包裹结合到基底线的下游的点处切割包裹物。 结果是具有连接到基本串的两行单丝段的制品。

公开(公告)号：US06478925B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09994870

申请日：2001-11-28

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

IPC: B32B3120

CPC classification number: A46B3/00 ,  A46B5/06 ,  A46D1/08 ,  A46D3/05 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29L2031/42 ,  B29L2031/425 ,  Y10S15/05 ,  Y10T156/1002 ,  Y10T156/1043 ,  Y10T156/1089 ,  Y10T156/1749 ,  Y10T156/1761 ,  B29K2077/10 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2027/08 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2025/04 ,  B29K2023/00

Abstract: An apparatus for forming bristle sub-assemblies includes a vertically oriented slot, which is formed by two endless belts. A wheel disposed above the slot pushes a bristle string into the slot. The bristle string has a plurality of bristles connected to a base string in two rows. The bristle rows can be horizontally oriented, so that all of the bristles are co-planar in a horizontal plane, or they can be angularly oriented with the base string at the vertex of the angle. When the bristles are pushed into the slot, they bend to adopt a new, substantially parallel orientation. An ultrasonic heater heats the bent bristles to re-set the thermoplastic material from which the bristles are made so that after cooling, the parallel orientation is maintained.

公开(公告)号：US06351868B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-05

申请号：US09455308

申请日：1999-12-06

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

IPC: A46B306

CPC classification number: A46B3/00 ,  A46B5/06 ,  A46D1/08 ,  A46D3/05 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29L2031/42 ,  B29L2031/425 ,  Y10S15/05 ,  Y10T156/1002 ,  Y10T156/1043 ,  Y10T156/1089 ,  Y10T156/1749 ,  Y10T156/1761 ,  B29K2077/10 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2027/08 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2025/04 ,  B29K2023/00

Abstract: An apparatus for forming bristle sub-assemblies includes a vertically oriented slot, which is formed by two endless belts. A wheel disposed above the slot pushes a bristle string into the slot. The bristle string has a plurality of bristles connected to a base string in two rows. The bristle rows can be horizontally oriented, so that all of the bristles are co-planar in a horizontal plane, or they can be angularly oriented with the base string at the vertex of the angle. When the bristles are pushed into the slot, they bend to adopt a new, substantially parallel orientation. An ultrasonic heater heats the bent bristles to re-set the thermoplastic material from which the bristles are made so that after cooling, the parallel orientation is maintained.

Abstract translation: 用于形成刷毛子组件的装置包括由两个环形带形成的垂直定向的槽。 设置在狭槽上方的轮将刷毛串推入槽中。 刷毛串具有连接到两排的基础串的多个刷毛。 刷毛行可以水平取向，使得所有的刷毛在水平面中是共面的，或者它们可以在基角处于角度的顶点处成角度地取向。 当刷毛被推入槽中时，它们弯曲以采用新的基本上平行的取向。 超声波加热器加热弯曲的刷毛以重新设定制成刷毛的热塑性材料，使得在冷却之后，维持平行取向。

公开(公告)号：US06203636B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09040564

申请日：1998-03-18

Applicant: Peter Popper ,  Mark Stephen Edwards ,  William Charles Walker

Inventor： Peter Popper ,  Mark Stephen Edwards ,  William Charles Walker

IPC: A46D100

CPC classification number: B29C65/08 ,  A47G27/0243 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/562 ,  B29C66/242 ,  B29C66/30621 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/729 ,  B29C66/80 ,  B29C66/81413 ,  B29C66/81431 ,  B29C66/861 ,  B29L2031/722 ,  D05C17/026 ,  D06Q1/14 ,  Y10T156/1087 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29K2001/00 ,  B29K2023/00 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2077/00

Abstract: A method is disclosed for imparting a graphic design to the upper surface of a fabric suitable for use as a wall or floor covering. The graphic design is formed by an elongated pile article having a plurality of filament bundles attached to an elongated support strand. The fabric may be a tufted, woven, nonwoven, flocked fabric or a needled felt. The elongated pile article may be attached to the fabric by various methods, including ultrasonically bonding, applying an adhesive, sewing, stapling or using plastic fasteners. A transfer sheet is disclosed to aid in attaching by ultrasonically bonding, the sheet being made from a fusible material having the elongated pile article is attached thereto. The transfer sheet is positioned on the fabric, the elongated pile article is then ultrasonically bonded, melting a portion of the transfer sheet material, and the unmelted portion is then removed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将图形设计赋予适合用作墙壁或地板覆盖物的织物的上表面的方法。 平面设计由具有附接到细长支撑股线上的多个细丝束的细长桩制品形成。 织物可以是簇绒，编织，非织造，植绒织物或针刺毡。 细长绒头制品可以通过各种方法附着到织物上，包括超声波粘合，施加粘合剂，缝合，缝合或使用塑料紧固件。 公开了一种通过超声波接合来辅助附着的转印片材，该片材由具有细长绒头制品的易熔材料制成。 转印片位于织物上，然后将细长的绒头制品超声波粘合，熔化转印纸材料的一部分，然后除去未熔化的部分。

公开(公告)号：US06543083B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US09575817

申请日：2000-05-22

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards

IPC: A46B306

CPC classification number: A46B3/00 ,  A46B3/06 ,  A46B5/06 ,  A46B7/06 ,  A46D1/00 ,  A46D1/06 ,  A46D1/08 ,  A46D3/05 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29C2793/00 ,  B29L2031/42 ,  B29L2031/425 ,  Y10T442/20 ,  B29K2019/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2077/00

Abstract: Bristle stiffness is varied by allowing a support beam that carries the bristles to undergo torsional movement in response to brushing action. Torsional movement is achieved by allowing the support beam to be disconnected to the brush head along at least portions of the length of the support beam. In particularly preferred embodiments, brushes employing the varying stiffness techniques are made with bristle sub-assemblies that have at least one row of bristles connected to a base string or similar structure that functions as a support beam. The base string can be connected across an opening in the brush, and is thus connected at its opposite ends, or it can be connected at any number of spaced intervals, the number and length of spacing being selected to achieve a desired degree of stiffness.

公开(公告)号：US06478907B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09994871

申请日：2001-11-28

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Robert Maurice Brown ,  Winship Stinson Reed, III

IPC: B32B3120

CPC classification number: A46B3/00 ,  A46B5/06 ,  A46D1/08 ,  A46D3/05 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29L2031/42 ,  B29L2031/425 ,  Y10S15/05 ,  Y10T156/1002 ,  Y10T156/1043 ,  Y10T156/1089 ,  Y10T156/1749 ,  Y10T156/1761 ,  B29K2077/10 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2027/08 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2025/04 ,  B29K2023/00

Abstract: An apparatus for forming bristle sub-assemblies includes a vertically oriented slot, which is formed by two endless belts. A wheel disposed above the slot pushes a bristle string into the slot. The bristle string has a plurality of bristles connected to a base string in two rows. The bristle rows can be horizontally oriented, so that all of the bristles are co-planar in a horizontal plane, or they can be angularly oriented with the base string at the vertex of the angle. When the bristles are pushed into the slot, they bend to adopt a new, substantially parallel orientation. An ultrasonic heater heats the bent bristles to re-set the thermoplastic material from which the bristles are made so that after cooling, the parallel orientation is maintained.

Abstract translation: 用于形成刷毛子组件的装置包括由两个环形带形成的垂直定向的槽。 设置在狭槽上方的轮将刷毛串推入槽中。 刷毛串具有连接到两排的基础串的多个刷毛。 刷毛行可以水平取向，使得所有刷毛在水平面中是共面的，或者它们可以在基角处于角度的顶点处成角度地定向。 当刷毛被推入槽中时，它们弯曲以采用新的基本上平行的取向。 超声波加热器加热弯曲的刷毛以重新设定制成刷毛的热塑性材料，使得在冷却之后，维持平行取向。

公开(公告)号：US6096151A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US92092

申请日：1998-06-05

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers

IPC: A46D3/04 ,  A46B3/00 ,  A46B3/18 ,  B29C65/08 ,  A46B9/04 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B31/20

CPC classification number: B29C66/69 ,  A46B3/00 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29L2031/42

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for making elongated articles are disclosed. One method includes feeding at least one base string along an axis, wrapping at least one monofilament around the axis to produce a number of monofilament wraps per length of base string which are transported by the base string, bonding the wraps to the base string with ultrasonic energy, and cutting the wraps at a point downstream of where the wraps are bonded to the base string. The result is an article having two rows of monofilament segments connected to the base string.

Abstract translation: 公开了制造细长制品的方法和装置。 一种方法包括沿轴线馈送至少一根基线，绕轴线缠绕至少一条单丝，以产生每根基线长度的多根单丝包裹物，这些单丝由基线输送，用超声波 能量，并且在包裹结合到基底线的下游的点处切割包裹物。 结果是具有连接到基本串的两行单丝段的制品。

公开(公告)号：US06434778B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09723698

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker ,  James Harmon Watts ,  Susan Elaine Loudin

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker ,  James Harmon Watts ,  Susan Elaine Loudin

IPC: A46B904

CPC classification number: A46B5/06

Abstract: Several brush assemblies are disclosed. All employ bristle strings that include a base string connected to a plurality of monofilaments. The preferred monofilaments are nylons and other polymeric thermoplastic materials. The monofilaments may be linear segments or loop segments disposed in two rows. The bristle strings may be connected to brush bodies to form virtually any of the various types of brushes. Bristle strings employing loops may be braided together to form entangled, monofilament articles for brush or other applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了几个刷组件。 所有这些都使用包括连接到多个单丝的基本串的刷毛串。 优选的单丝是尼龙和其它聚合物热塑性材料。 单丝可以是设置成两排的线段或环段。 刷毛串可以连接到刷体，几乎可以形成各种类型的刷子中的任何一种。 使用环的毛鬃绳可以编织在一起以形成用于刷或其他应用的缠结的单丝制品。

公开(公告)号：US06269514B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09092094

申请日：1998-06-05

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker ,  James Harmon Watts ,  Susan Elaine Loudin

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Jeffrey Allen Chambers ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker ,  James Harmon Watts ,  Susan Elaine Loudin

IPC: A46B904

CPC classification number: A46B5/06

Abstract: Several brush assemblies are disclosed. All employ bristle strings that include a base string connected to a plurality of monofilaments. The preferred monofilaments are nylons and other polymeric thermoplastic materials. The monofilaments may be linear segments or loop segments disposed in two rows. The bristle strings may be connected to brush bodies to form virtually any of the various types of brushes. Bristle strings employing loops may be braided together to form entangled, monofilament articles for brush or other applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了几个刷组件。 所有这些都使用包括连接到多个单丝的基本串的刷毛串。 优选的单丝是尼龙和其它聚合物热塑性材料。 单丝可以是设置成两排的线段或环段。 刷毛串可以连接到刷体，几乎可以形成各种类型的刷子中的任何一种。 使用环的毛鬃绳可以编织在一起以形成用于刷或其他应用的缠结的单丝制品。

公开(公告)号：US06260229B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09247093

申请日：1999-02-09

Applicant: Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker

Inventor： Mark Stephen Edwards ,  Wayne Hugh Marshall ,  Roberto Bucker

IPC: A46B904

CPC classification number: B29C65/08 ,  A46B3/00 ,  A46B9/04 ,  A46D1/00 ,  B29C66/69 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29L2031/42 ,  Y10S15/05 ,  Y10T428/23957 ,  B29K2077/10 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2067/006 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2027/08 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/08 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2025/04 ,  B29K2023/00

Abstract: A bristle sub-assembly includes first and second base strings and a plurality of polymeric monofilaments connected to and extending between the first and second base strings. The polymeric monofilaments form a first arched row when the first and second base strings are brought together. Several types and configurations of brushes are made using either arched bristles or combinations of arched and straight bristles.

Abstract translation: 刷毛子组件包括连接到第一和第二基本串之间并在第一和第二基本串之间延伸的多个聚合单丝。 当第一和第二基础绳带在一起时，聚合单丝形成第一拱形行。 刷子的几种类型和配置使用拱形刷毛或拱形和直线刷毛的组合制成。