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Method of and apparatus for automatically finishing slide fasteners

CA 1237882 A · Owner: Yoshida Kogyo K.K. · Inventors: Horikawa, Yoichi; Morita, Toyoo

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A slide fastener chain is fed along a chain path by a feedout mechanism until a leading end of the chain gripped by the feedout mechanism reaches a first feeder mechanism past a cutting mechanism. The first feeder mechanism is then actuated to feed the chain toward a second feeder mechanism. The first feeder mechanism is then inactivated and the second feeder mechanism is actuated to feed the chain at a higher speed. A slider on the chain is engaged by a slider sensor to intermesh element rows on the chain as it is transported by the second feeder mechanism. Then a chain stop of a stop mechanism is inserted into an element-free gap in the chain and engaged by a bottom stop following the …

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  • Granted June 14, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 14, 2005.
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FiledNovember 9, 1983
GrantedJune 14, 1988
Term endedJune 14, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237882 A
Classification (IPC)B21D53/50 +2 more

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19841987199019931996199920022005Application filedNov 9, 1983Patent grantedJune 14, 1988Term endedJune 14, 2005

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