Title: Dyeing and printing of materials

Abstract: Process and apparatus for the pattern dyeing of moving pile fabrics such as carpets, by the application of plural, continuously flowing dye streams, wherein the dyes are applied in multiple discrete small increments from the streams and control means are provided for accurately positioning the points of application of the dye increments in the pile fabrics to obtain sharp, detailed intricate patterns.

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Inventors: Stewart, Jr., William H. (Spartanburg, SC, US)

Application Number: 493187
Filing Date: 1974-07-30
Publication_date: 1976-07-20
Assignee: Deering Milliken Research Corporation (Spartanburg, SC)
Primary Class(es): 8/149 8/151, 8/158, 8/478, 8/485, 8/929, 68/205R, 118/697, 118/699
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3393411	Jul, 1968	McElveen	8/151.
3444839	May, 1969	Ellul	118/2.
3570275	Mar, 1971	Weber et al.	68/205.
3682131	Aug, 1972	Algeri	118/2.
3741139	Jun, 1973	Frentress	112/79.
3768439	Oct, 1973	Schweitzer	118/2.
3785179	Jan, 1974	Davis et al.	68/5.
3832213	Aug, 1974	Brenner	118/2.

Other Refs: 294,7421,284,702

Dec, 1971	OE.
Aug, 1972	UK.

Primary Examiner: Aegerter, Richard E.
Assistant Examiner: Footland, L.
Attorney: Petry; H. William, Wilburn, Jr.; Luke J.