JOE ARLINGTON NICHOLSON
Engineers in Tazewell, VA

License number
Virginia 0402037180
Issued Date
Nov 6, 2002
Expiration Date
Nov 30, 2018
Category
Professional Engineer License
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Tazewell, VA
LicenseFiles verified this license of Feb 14, 2017 at the The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

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On Loom Dryer

US Patent:
6722393, Apr 20, 2004
Filed:
May 22, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/153563
Inventors:
Larry A. Marett - Cheraw SC
Joe Nicholson - Burkes Garden VA
Assignee:
Highland Industries, Inc. - Greensboro NC
International Classification:
D03D 4100
US Classification:
139291R
Abstract:
A water jet loom having an on loom drying system. The water jet loom includes: a frame; a warp former; a shed former; a weft inserter and a two mode on loom dryer system downstream from the weft inserter. In the preferred embodiment, the two mode on loom dryer includes: a high volume air supply downstream from the weft inserter; and a second dryer adjacent to the high volume air supply. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the second dryer being at least one of radiant or convection heaters; and a fabric web take-up means.