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Program-controlled knitting machine, method and products thereof

US4527402A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1982
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD04B37/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A program-controlled knitting machine provides a method of knitting circular knit elasticized tubular goods, e.g., compressive stockings, in which the size of the goods and the amount of compression asserted when worn are controlled according to the specific size and needs of the individual using the goods.

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