Phillip W Chambley

US Patent:

41125614, Sep 12, 1978

Filed:

Feb 24, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/771425

Inventors:

Alan H. Norris - Rome GA
Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA

Assignee:

Champion International Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D02J 122

US Classification:

28243

Abstract:

An apparatus for manufacturing filaments of varying denier includes electrically activated tension means disposed between a feed roller and a draw roller for engaging the filament and producing a variable tension thereon when activated. A circuit arrangement for randomly activating the electrically activated tension means includes a thermally activated switch.

US Patent:

41708687, Oct 16, 1979

Filed:

Feb 6, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/875091

Inventors:

Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA
Alan H. Norris - Rome GA

Assignee:

WWG Industries, Inc. - Rome GA

International Classification:

H01B 1304
D02G 326

US Classification:

57293

Abstract:

False-twisted yarn strands are separately carried around a guide wheel and the nodes thereof are brought together and locked by mechanical entanglement, after which the strands are self-twisted. Embodiments of entanglement joining devices include reciprocating friction plates which rub the fibers together and twist them, causing joining, the plates being carried on the guide wheel. A needle punching device carried by the wheel is disclosed, the needles being reciprocated by a cam structure within the wheel. In a third embodiment edges of oppositely rotating overlapping discs contact and twist fibers in the node area, causing entanglement.

US Patent:

41731158, Nov 6, 1979

Filed:

Feb 6, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/875423

Inventors:

Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA
Alan H. Norris - Rome GA

Assignee:

WWG Industries, Inc. - Rome GA

International Classification:

H01B 1304
D02G 326

US Classification:

57293

Abstract:

False-twisted yarn strands are separately carried around a guide wheel and the nodes thereof are brought together and locked by applying heat to the nodes and pressing them together, after which the strands are self-twisted. Embodiments include a cam actuated clamping device which holds the yarns in an ultrasonic transducer to which energy is supplied to accomplish the welding. Devices using resistance heating and laser impulses are also disclosed.

US Patent:

42767407, Jul 7, 1981

Filed:

Feb 16, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/012771

Inventors:

Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA
Alan H. Norris - Rome GA

Assignee:

WWG Industries, Inc. - Rome GA

International Classification:

D01H 528
D01H 790
D01H 792
D02G 326

US Classification:

57205

Abstract:

Two or more single strands are formed and false twisted to provide sections of S-twist and Z-twist which are longitudinally spaced apart and separated by nodes which have no twist. The strands while moving longitudinally are held against rotation at points between which the adjacent strands twist in a same direction. The twist between each pair of points becomes redistributed, and the strands are released to enable them to twist together to form a self twist plural strand yarn. The strands are held against rotation during twist redistribution by apparatus which includes a device for interconnecting the strands at the points, and a rotation preventer which moves with and lies between the strands adjacent to the interconnected points.

US Patent:

41048555, Aug 8, 1978

Filed:

Jun 29, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/811379

Inventors:

Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA
Alan H. Norris - Rome GA

Assignee:

Champion International Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D01H 792

US Classification:

57 773

Abstract:

Self-twist plural yarn strands are produced by a system wherein at least two singles yarn strands are individually twisted to form twisted strands each having longitudinally spaced nodes, and strands are brought together in a parallel relationship with the nodes of one strand substantially aligned with the nodes of each other strand. The corresponding nodes from one strand are fastened to those of each other strand, and the strands are allowed to ply. The node fastening means comprises a rotating member having a contact surface for fastening the nodes by gathering and twisting of the fibers from one strand with those of another strand at the nodes of each respective strand. Ply yarn twist uniformity is assured through the use of improved twist insertion jets, together with a means for holding singles yarns separate to allow longitudinal levelling of singles yarn torque prior to plying. .

US Patent:

41987357, Apr 22, 1980

Filed:

Mar 29, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/891307

Inventors:

Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA
Alan H. Norris - Rome GA

Assignee:

WWG Industries Inc. - Rome GA

International Classification:

D06P 700
D02J 108
D02J 116

US Classification:

28218

Abstract:

A temporary fabric is formed by joining groups of two or more yarn strands at a time together at various longitudinally spaced points, forming generally transverse lines of joined points across an array of a plurality of parallel strands. No weft or filler yarn is used. An apparatus for joining is disclosed including a drum having a plurality of abrasive rotating joining discs in the surface thereof. A second embodiment includes joining discs moved transversely across a plurality of longitudinally traveling strands. The fabric can be separated into individual strands by pulling the strands apart.

US Patent:

40915123, May 30, 1978

Filed:

Jun 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/696305

Inventors:

Phillip Wayne Chambley - Rome GA
Alan Hedley Norris - Rome GA
Robert Doyal Frazier - Rome GA
Dwain Edwin Cromer - Rome GA

Assignee:

Champion International Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D02G 100

US Classification:

28171

Abstract:

A deweaving apparatus for deweaving a fabric tape by separating and removing a weft filling yarn from a plurality of warp yarns. Control means are provided for sensing breakage of the warp yarns and weft yarn, as well as knots, splices and tangles in the tape, and in response to any such condition in the tape, stops the operation of the apparatus. Along with these means of automating the deweaving process, and greatly reducing operator attention required, a special divergence guide is fitted which accelerates loosening of the weft yarn over a very short path, thereby providing significant reduction in floor space required for the deweaving process.

US Patent:

40757455, Feb 28, 1978

Filed:

Feb 25, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/771954

Inventors:

Alan H. Norris - Rome GA
Phillip W. Chambley - Rome GA

Assignee:

Champion International Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D02J 122

US Classification:

28243

Abstract:

An apparatus for manufacturing filaments of varying denier includes electrically activated tension means disposed between a feed roller and a draw roller for engaging the filament and producing a variable tension thereon when activated.