Dye applicator
AssigneeTapistron International, Inc.
InventorJohn S. Samilo
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Abstract
A dye applicator which applies dye to textiles of different widths. The applicator includes an elongate container and sealing ribbon within the elongate container. The sealing ribbon is positioned inside the container along a strip of perforated slots and is attached at both ends to the container. The sealing ribbon works to seal off holes that are not being used during the application of the dye and allows holes that are being used to be opened so that the dye may flow into the textile. A diffuser is provided which diverts flow of dye in the elongate container from the ribbon, and ribbon guides may be provided to prevent the ribbon from leaving its intended path. The ribbon may also be provided with a stabilizer so that it will have structural integrity.
Claims16
A dye applicator for dyeing a textile, comprising:
- an elongate container defining an external surface thereon and an internal chamber therein, the elongate container having a first opening for receiving into the internal chamber dye under pressure and a second opening in the container extending from an inlet at the internal chamber to an outlet at the external surface of the elongate container for releasing the dye from the internal chamber into the textile;
- a sealing ribbon fixed to the elongate container and disposed within the internal chamber of the container, the sealing ribbon having a buoyancy and being configured such that when the internal chamber is charged with dye under pressure, (1) the sealing ribbon is biased away from the inlet of the second opening by the buoyancy of the sealing ribbon when the textile is placed against the outlet of the second opening, and (2) the sealing ribbon is biased by the pressure of the dye against the inlet of the second opening when the outlet of the second opening is uncovered;
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- a diffuser located within the elongate container between the first opening and the sealing ribbon for diverting flow of dye from the sealing ribbon.
A dye applicator for dyeing a textile, comprising:
- an elongate container defining an external surface thereon and an internal chamber therein, the elongate container having a first opening for receiving into the internal chamber dye under pressure and a second opening in the container extending from an inlet at the internal chamber to an outlet at the external surface of the elongate container for releasing the dye from the internal chamber into the textile;
- a sealing ribbon fixed to the elongate container and disposed within the internal chamber of the container, the sealing ribbon having a buoyancy and being configured such that when the internal chamber is charged with dye under pressure, (1) the sealing ribbon is biased away from the inlet of the second opening by the buoyancy of the sealing ribbon when the textile is placed against the outlet of the second opening, and (2) the sealing ribbon is biased by the pressure of the dye against the inlet of the second opening when the outlet of the second opening is uncovered, the movement of the sealing ribbon from a position where the ribbon is biased away from the inlet of the second opening to a position where the sealing ribbon is biased by pressure of the dye against the inlet of the second opening defining a path;
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- a first guide located within the elongate container substantially parallel to the path along one edge of the sealing ribbon for limiting lateral movement of the sealing ribbon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.