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D01H 4/16

Friction spinning, i.e. the running surface being provided by a pair of closely spaced friction drums, e.g. at least one suction drum

Full Title

Open-end spinning machines or arrangements for imparting twist to independently moving fibres separated from slivers; Piecing arrangements therefor; Covering endless core threads with fibres by open-end spinning techniques > imparting twist by contact of fibres with a running surface > Friction spinning, i.e. the running surface being provided by a pair of closely spaced friction drums, e.g. at least one suction drum

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  • D01H 4/18 Friction drums, e.g. arrangement of suction holes
  • D01H 4/20 Drum bearings; Arrangements for driving or stopping (control therefor D01H4/42)

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D01, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 1,268
  2. MASCHINENFABRIK RIETER CH 1,200
  3. NATIONAL DONG HWA UNIVERSITY 955
  4. LENZING AT 602
  5. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 594
  6. WUHAN TEXTILE UNIVERSITY 494
  7. TRUETZSCHLER & COMPANY DE 453
  8. KOLON INDUSTRIES KR 433
  9. OERLIKON TEXTILE & COMPANY DE 430
  10. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 412