Title: Latch needle for knitting machines

Abstract: The body of the needle has at least one lateral opening to relieve stress, absorb shock, and dampen vibrations. The opening or openings are located so as not to extend to the top or bottom of the latch needle body.

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Inventors: Ashmead, Albert Sidney (Torrington, CT, US)
Ross, William Alden (New Hartford, CT, US)
Shepard, Richard Wilton (Torrington, CT, US)

Application Number: 669401
Filing Date: 1976-03-22
Publication_date: 1977-07-19
Assignee: The Torrington Company (Torrington, CT)
Primary Class(es): 66/123
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

664808	Dec, 1900	Dodge	66/123.
2603958	Jul, 1952	St. Pierre	66/124.
3464237	Sep, 1969	Kohorn	66/121.
3699784	Oct, 1972	Berentzen	66/123.
3748875	Jul, 1973	Slof et al.	66/123.

Other Refs: 582,659

Sep, 1958	IT

Primary Examiner: Kee Chi, James
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Troidl; Frank S.