Adjustable length circular knitting needle

Details Adjustable length circular knitting needle Adjustable length circular knitting needle

1978-05-04

1980-04-01

Reynolds, Wm. Carter

Textiles: knitting

Needles

Hand

D04B 3502

Patent

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041954963

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable length circular knitting needle assembly includes a pair of knitting needles having distal pointed ends and a cord extending between the proximal ends thereof. At least one of the needles is provided with a hollow tubular portion which houses a reel assembly to which one end of the cord is secured. The reel assembly includes a distal idler wheel and a proximal spool wheel, and an endless belt secured therebetween. The cord passes through the tubular portion and is secured to the endless belt. A folding tab handle is joined to the spool wheel shaft to rotate the spool wheel and drive the belt, permitting the cord to be taken up or released as desired. A slot or window is provided in the tubular portion to permit access to the tab handle without disassembly of the needle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 373372 (1887-11-01), King
patent: 389235 (1888-09-01), McBrayer
patent: 891358 (1908-06-01), Morgan
patent: 1999691 (1935-04-01), Graham
patent: 2096482 (1937-10-01), Cook et al.
patent: 2622776 (1952-12-01), Beverino

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