Abram Spanel

US Patent:

39376435, Feb 10, 1976

Filed:

Dec 23, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/535804

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

D04H 1100

US Classification:

156435

Abstract:

A tufting machine having multi-color selection capability for each tufting cycle which utilizes pneumatic pressure, either positive or negative, or a combination of the two, to transfer the yarn or other tufting material to tufting elements. The system comprises yarn guide passageways having abutting sections which are relatively movable to create an opening through which a yarn severing means severs the yarn into selectively-sized bit lengths. The relative positions of the yarn severing means and the abutting sections of the passageways are adjustable to provide yarn bit lengths of selectable varying lengths. A combination bit applying element and clamp means is utilized to apply the yarn to an adhesive bit gripping surface on the backing layer. In the preferred embodiment, this application occurs before the yarn is severed and thus the yarn is effectively clamped at the time of severance. After severance, the combination bit-applying and clamp means retracts, permitting the backing layer to be advanced preparatory to the next tufting cycle.

US Patent:

42547180, Mar 10, 1981

Filed:

Oct 23, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/095751

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1500

US Classification:

112 79R

Abstract:

A tufting method and apparatus for tufting yarn to a backing layer, including individual tufting elements, comprising, means to control forward and lateral displacement of successive needle strokes. A preferred embodiment includes means to select particular yarns for tufting from a plurality of yarns and means to select the length of yarn to be tufted. In a further preferred embodiment a reduced number of tufting elements is contemplated with the elements spaced so as to enable the production of a full sized tufted product by lateral shifting of the backing layer to provide for intermediate tufting positions.

US Patent:

40648168, Dec 27, 1977

Filed:

Jun 25, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/700413

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
P. Frank Eiland - Stamford CT
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79A

Abstract:

A double select needle tufting machine or the like utilizing a driving and selecting means comprising band-like members attached to each of said needles with each band-like member being selectively engageable with an oscillatory shaft by which each of the needles is driven when selected. Two-color carpets or bedspreads are produced by threading one series of needles with one color yarn and the other series of needles with a second color of yarn.

US Patent:

40588912, Nov 22, 1977

Filed:

Dec 13, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/750247

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

B26B 2112

US Classification:

30 30

Abstract:

Hair cutters having a hair cutting blade laterally adjustable to selectable hair cutting positions within a cage of wire tines including substantial improvements in cage and frame construction. In one embodiment, the cage is longitudinally slidable relative to the blade carrier to provide access to the blade for replacement purposes while in a second embodiment, the blade and its retaining means are longitudinally slidable from within the cage.

US Patent:

41111362, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jun 30, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/811970

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
P. Frank Eiland - Stamford CT
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79R

Abstract:

Yarn clamping means for clamping tufting yarn featuring shield means secured to said yarn clamp which is cooperatively associated with the tufting needle means to prevent impalement of the yarn by the tufting needles.

US Patent:

39371573, Feb 10, 1976

Filed:

May 29, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/474264

Inventors:

Abram Nathaniel Spanel - Princeton NJ
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79FF

Abstract:

A tufting machine having: means for metering predetermined lengths of yarn, including a rotatable yarn feed with substantially accurate improved drive and braking means; pneumatic yarn transport means, including selective control of gas flow, for transporting selected metered lengths of yarn to a tufting station for severance into yarn bits and implantations into a backing; and retraction means for retracting, with minimum yarn deformation, yarn not selected for severance and implantation.

US Patent:

41095944, Aug 29, 1978

Filed:

Jun 30, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/811968

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
P. Frank Eiland - Stamford CT
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT
Geza C. Ziegler - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79R

Abstract:

A tufting machine malfunction detection device comprising a laser detection system adapted to monitor for the existence of yarn within a chamber adjacent the needle station with detection indicating the presence of a malfunction.

US Patent:

40633535, Dec 20, 1977

Filed:

Nov 11, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/741004

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

B26B 2112

US Classification:

30 30

Abstract:

Improved haircutters which utilize a razor-like blade, said haircutters including a blade holder having a base blade support and a clamp member. The clamp member is positionable on a supported blade and includes a clamping lever which is engageable with a clamping pin-like member which may be projecting from said base blade support. In a preferred embodiment, the blade can be laterally adjusted to a series of hair cutting positions.