Knitting needle
US4178781A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B35/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The knitting needle is provided with a hook which is so shaped that in lateral cross-section more of the hook wire than usual is located near the inner periphery of the hook bend so as to decrease the maximum stress levels generated in the hook when compared to conventional needle hooks.
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