US3823581A
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Knitting machine needle holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-02
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A knitting machine needle assembly, and elements thereof, with first and second needle clamping members, one of said members being longitudinally grooved to accept a multiplicity of needles and the other of said members carrying a transverse protuberance to secure needles carried in the grooves of the other against movement out of the bight of the members, each of the needles including a groove of a shape to cooperate with said protuberance.
Inventors
- 👤 C Russo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:36
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B27/00; D04B27/06; D04B35/00; D04B35/02; D04B35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A knitting machine needle assembly comprising: a first needle clamping member, a second needle clamping member, and means cooperating with said first needle clamping member and said second needle clamping member for urging said clamping members toward each other, one of said clamping members including a multiplicity of parallel blind needle grooves, and the other of said clamping members including a transversely extending protuberance, said protuberance being positioned across said blind needle grooves intermediate the length of said blind needle grooves, said clamping members being plastic, which includes, molded into said plastic and across said needle grooves in said needle clamping member which includes said grooves, a metal reinforcing member, said member including openings through which said plastic extends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A knitting machine needle assembly comprising: a first needle clamping member, a second needle clamping member, and means cooperating with said first needle clamping member and said second needle clamping member for urging said clamping members toward each other, one of said clamping members including a multiplicity of parallel blind needle grooves, and the other of said clamping members including a transversely extending protuberance, said protuberance being positioned across said blind needle grooves intermediate the length of said blind needle grooves, said clamping members being plastic, which includes, molded into said plastic and across said needle grooves in said needle clamping member which includes said grooves, a metal reinforcing member, said member including openings through which said plastic extends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The knitting machine needle assembly of claim 1 in which said metal reinforcing member is U-shaped, with spaced legs of the U extending alongside outside ones of said needle grooves.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |