Patent · US Expired

Knitting needle

US4178781A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1978
Grant dateDec 18, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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