Circular knitting needle
US4341094A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B3/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A circular knitting needle includes two rigid tips interconnected by an intermediate flexible portion. Each of the tips is formed with a projection inserted into an elongated recess formed in each end of the intermediate portion. Each projection is provided with a lug having an outer cylindrical surface and each recess of the intermediate portion has three longitudinal contact surfaces which are in engagement with the outer cylindrical surface of the respective lug.
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