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US 6,584,650 B1Granted
Fiber tumbler system and method
OwnerVictoria I. Pettigrew, Stephen H. Pettigrewinventors
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for cleaning fiber. Included is a structure with a basket pivotally coupled thereto. The basket is adapted for receiving fiber therein. In use, particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket. In another embodiment, a system and method are provided for cleaning fiber utilizing just a basket for receiving fiber therein, and a blower for blowing the fiber in the basket to remove particles therefrom.
Claims19
A system for cleaning fiber, comprising:
- fiber for being spun;
- a structure;
- and
- a basket pivotally coupled to the structure, the basket for receiving the fiber therein;
- wherein particles are removed from the fiber upon movement of the basket;
- wherein the basket includes a pair of portions being selectively positionable in an open orientation for inserting and removing the fiber therefrom and a closed orientation for securing the fiber therein.
3 more elements
A method of cleaning fiber, comprising:
- providing fiber for being spun;
- inserting the fiber into a basket which is pivotally coupled to a structure;
- and
- rotating the basket;
- wherein particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket.
2 more elements
A method of cleaning fiber, comprising:
- providing fiber for being spun;
- inserting the fiber into a basket which is pivotally coupled to a structure;
- and
- rotating the basket;
- wherein particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket;
- wherein the basket includes a pair of portions being selectively positionable in an open orientation for inserting and removing the fiber therefrom and a closed orientation for securing the fiber therein.
3 more elements
A method of cleaning fiber, comprising:
- providing fiber for being spun;
- inserting the fiber into a basket;
- and
- blowing the fiber in the basket using air;
- wherein particles are removed from the fiber.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.