Patent · 3 pages
US Patent No. 396,281 issued to William H. Kynett of Battle Creek, Michigan, for a hand loom intended for weaving carpet. The specification describes a loom frame of crossed pivoted legs with wedge-shaped keys for adjusting height, and a warp roller with radial grooves, pins and an adjustable head. It also covers a foot-treadle lever and pawl for letting off warp, and a ratchet carpet roller. One sheet of patent drawings (Figs. 1-9) is included, followed by the text and two claims.