Abrasive knitting needle and sinker
US7757516B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B15/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fabric can be formed by a process comprising providing a knitting needle and providing a sinker. The sinker can include a first end and a nib. The first end and the nib can form a groove for receiving a yarn. The first end in or near the groove can have a first abrasive surface for abrading the yarn during knitting. A knitting needle can have a shank with a first edge and a hook. The knitting needle can have a latch having an outer region. At least a portion of the first edge and at least a portion of the outer region can have a second abrasive surface for abrading a yarn during knitting.
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