Inventors:
Douglas R. Virgilio - Winsted CT
Robert G. Campbell - Torrington CT
Alfred J. Fortunato - Torrington CT
Carl F. Benson - Torrington CT
Assignee:
The Torrington Company - Torrington CT
International Classification:
D04B 3504
Abstract:
The knitting needle is provided with a hook which is so shaped that in lateral cross-section more of the hook wire than usual is located near the inner periphery of the hook bend so as to decrease the maximum stress levels generated in the hook when compared to conventional needle hooks.