Abstract: A video distribution system in one embodiment includes a distribution server, a storage and a supporter computer. The distribution server may be configured to cause a first display device and a plurality of client devices to play a live video containing an animation of a character object. A supporter computer may be configured to display in the live video, upon selection of a decorative object and receipt of a first operation input, a blind object for hiding at least a part of the character object.

Abstract: A knitting machine comprising a needle holder, which supports a plurality of needles which can be actuated with an alternating motion along their axis and means for guiding the needles on the needle holder which comprise channels for forming knitting which are defined proximate to the end of the needle holder and sliding channels which are defined on the needle holder in a region that is spaced from the end of the needle holder, each one of the channels for forming knitting being engageable by a needle and defining with its inlet, which is directed toward the outside of the needle holder, resting contact regions for the knitting during the retracting motion of the needles, the number of the sliding channels being smaller than the number of the channels for forming knitting.

Abstract: A tool module (16) comprises a module body (15) comprising at least two contact surfaces (22, 27). They are separated from one another by means of a groove (30) and one of them extends into the groove (30). A fixed and accurate fit of the tool module (16) on each bar is ensured by means of this groove. Yarn filaments or very fine dirt particles, grout or wear on the accommodations can be accommodated by the groove. In addition, a simple and failure-free assembly is ensured.

Abstract: A biocompatible surgical silk mesh prosthetic device employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh device, especially when the mesh device is cut. An example prosthetic device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes. The at least two yarns include a first yarn and a second yarn extending between and forming loops about two nodes. The second yarn has a higher tension at the two nodes than the first yarn. the second yarn substantially prevents the first yarn from moving at the two nodes and substantially prevents the knitted mesh from unraveling at the nodes.

Abstract: To simplify the setup of a bar and associated tools of a knitting machine and to improve the degree of precision regarding fineness and the level of sturdiness of the tools and bar system, the holding parts (7, 9) of the tools (4, 5) of the tool set (2) are configured differently. On the holding parts (7) of at least one tool type, means (22) are provided for positioning the tools (4) on the bar and thus means for defining the division. Separate positioning means for positioning and defining the division may be assigned to the other tools (5). Alternatively, they may be positioned by the tools (4) of the first type, between which they are accommodated. If positioning grooves are provided in the bar or parts thereof, these grooves may be set up for twice the distance of division, which results in robust and mechanically stable solutions with finer divisions.

Abstract: A flat knitting machine (1) comprising a number of needles (15) arranged in needle grooves (13) formed on needle beds (5, 6) in such a manner as to be freely advanced or retracted; sinkers (41, 123), arranged between the needles (15, 15), to work to form loops; and at least a pair of front and back needle beds having a front edge portion (53, 121) and arranged to confront each other across a needle bed gap, wherein the sinker (41, 123) and the front edge portion (53, 121) of the needle bed are both supported on the needle bed in such a manner as to be movable in an advancing and retracting direction of the needle and also control means (60, 151) is provided for controlling an advanced or retracted motion of both of the sinker (41, 123) and the front edge portion (53, 121) of the needle bed, to adjust a dimension of the needle bed gap between the front and back needle beds (5, 6).

Abstract: A flat knitting machine has at least two oppositely located needle beds provided with stitch formers and/or comb gap plates, one of the needle beds having a wire which forms a knocking off base for stitches, so that for changing a comb gap width of the stitch formers and/or of the comb gap plates they are arranged jointly adjustable on the at least one needle bed.

Abstract: An arrangement for a warp knitting or circular knitting machine, includes a carrier having a face with a groove. Also included is an evenly spaced plurality of thread processing elements lying in a single plane and protruding from the face of the carrier. A hardenable filling material is located in the groove in the face of the carrier. The thread processing elements have proximal ends embedded into this hardenable filling material in the groove of the face of the carrier.

Abstract: A holding device can holding implements for a knitting machines such as needles or guides. A needle (or guide) head (2) is held detachably on a carrier (9) by means of plug-type connections and a locking device. The needle head (2) is connected in one piece with a shank (3), which is flat and has a lateral recess (16) near its end. A holder (4) is arranged on the carrier (9). Following a guide section (19) matched to the shank cross section, the holder has a sprung catch (15) movable in the shank plane perpendicular to the shank axis. This catch can engage the recess (16) under pretension. More particularly, the holder (4) has between two external cover plates(6, 7), a middle plate (5) having free punchings forming the guide section (19) and the spring tongue (14). In this way the needle heads can be easily replaced individually.

Abstract: A durable cylinder assembly for a circular knitting machine is described. The cylinder assembly includes a cylinder body including an upper face and an outer cylindrical face and having a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially radial slots. A plurality of first inserts are positioned within the slots and extend outwardly therefrom to define a series of needle-receiving channels. The first inserts are angled to define first and second legs. The first leg of each first insert is positioned within one of the slots and the second leg extends across the upper face of the cylinder body to define a bearing surface for reciprocating elements of the knitting machine, e.g. the sinkers and/or needles. The second legs are spaced apart from each other to define passages therebetween. A plurality of second substantially T-shaped inserts is provided with the stem of each insert extending within one of the passages formed by the first inserts.

Abstract: A durable cylinder assembly for a circular knitting machine is described. The cylinder assembly includes a cylinder body having an outer cylindrical face and an upper face including a plurality of spaced-apart substantially radial channels. A shaped circumferential indentation circumscribes an upper end of the outer cylindrical face, and a hardened circular band is matingly engaged with the indentation to define a durable bearing surface for reciprocating elements the knitting machine, e.g. the sinkers and/or needles. The hardened band is preferably formed of heat treated metal and has a discontinuous circumference defined by a single cut, which is preferably single or double biased. The indentation provided in the cylinder body is desirably in the form a right angle, and the band preferably has a rectangular cross-sectional configuration so as to mate securely with the indentation.

Abstract: A needle bar is made from a support member and a carrier. The needle bar can be made with a plurality of needle grooves. The bar is made by adhering the support member to the carrier. Then the support member is divided into a plurality of individual segments of predetermined length, after the support member is adhered to the carrier. Adjacent ones of the individual segments (a) can be spaced to form a gap narrower in width than the needle grooves, and (b) can have opposing edges shaped to form a concavity having a width equivalent to the needle grooves.

Abstract: A device for clamping and guiding crocheting needles for a crocheting machine. On the one hand a clamping device for the crocheting needles and on the other hand a knock-over comb are to be created, which permit a very fine spacing. To this end, in the bottom part (27) and in the clamping cover (29) of a clamping device (12), opposite, straight needle beds (73, 74) are arranged closely together. The needle beds (73, 74) have wall surfaces that are inclined in a V-shape. A knock-over comb (20, 80) fixed to the machine has upwardly projecting teeth (86) for the crocheting needles. The spacing of the needle beds and guide elements is at least 12, in particular 14 per centimeter of machine width. The holding bar (23) fixed to the machine and the bottom part (27) of the clamping device (12) have recesses, in particular chambers (77, 76) that face one another, which permit the clamping device to move too close to the teeth (86).

Abstract: A plurality of warp knitting machine needles are aligned in a parallel array in a like plurality of needle bar grooves. The needles each have a striker detent projection which mates with an abutment surface of the bar at the groove. The striker projection forms a key which is shaped to torque the needle against the groove in response to a force applied to a force transfer projection extending from the needle on a side opposite the striker projection. A convex tensioning device is between the force transfer projection and the bar and when compressed by a screw threaded to the bar spreads the device and forces the needle into the groove. The striker and the force transfer projection are axially aligned at the same or different needle shaft positions in different embodiments. A collar on the screw between the device and bar limits the maximum force applied to the needle.

Abstract: A composite sheet material which is particularly useful as a backing material for carpet underlay is a stitched crepe paper sheet 5 with rows of apparent projections 13 formed therein between parallel rows of stitches 10 by deforming the crepe paper sheet without puncturing the paper. The stitches 10 substantially restrict the extensibility of the crepe paper sheet 5 and the apparent projections 13 are formed at a position in the crepe paper sheet 5 directly in line with the ends 11 of the stitches 10. According to the preferred method, each apparent projection 13 is in reality a depression between two projections formed in the opposite surface of the crepe paper sheet without puncturing the paper. In an alternative embodiment there is a pair of apparent projections 13 formed in the crepe paper sheet 5 between adjacent rows of stitches 10.

Abstract: Crochet tools for producing bands on a crochet galloon machine. For the production of thin bands on ten or more crochet needles (10, 10') per centimeter of width, the stems of the crochet needles (10,10') are clamped over more than half the length of the needle. A knocking-over bar (20) fastened to the machine has a free straight edge (66) which adjoins closely but without play those parts of the crochet needles (10,10') which project out of the clamp device. The crochet needles are clamped with adequate security against lateral bending. There is no friction between the crochet needles at the knocking-over bar (20). The crochet needles can be clamped in groups, so that they stiffen one another. For the feeding of elastic threads use is made of combs (6) which are displaced laterally to-and-fro relative to the crochet needles in the working rhythm, but which are disposed at a uniform height relative to the crochet needles.

Abstract: A clamping device for attaching crochet needles to the needle bar of a galloon crochet machine or Raschel loom. The clamping device consists of two body pieces, a lower piece and a clamping lid, which are fastened together by means of clamps. In one embodiment the body piece holds the needle shafts, a spacer inserted into each interval between needles, and a support piece between the shafts of a needle and a receptacle in the lower piece. This results in the formation of needle beds. In the other embodiment very shallow grooves are milled opposite one another in both body pieces. These are only a fraction of half the height of the needle shafts, leaving the major part of the needle shaft's height free after clamping.

Abstract: An improved cutting system for knitted fabrics, wherein a cutting element is mounted on a knitting machine for movement in unison with the needle and positioned to cut the knitted fabric to a predetermined dimension at least one cycle after the knitting cycle.

Abstract: A needle support assembly including a needle support member, such as a needle bar, a row of knitting needles arranged against the support member, and a spacer between each two successive needles. The spacers are independent of the needles and support member, and are of precisely equal thicknesses, so that each two successive needles in the row are spaced apart the same predetermined distance. As a result, the usual series of parallel slots in the needle bar, or other support member for the needles, can be eliminated. The needle support member may have a groove for accommodating a butt projecting laterally from each needle and spacer, or the support member may have a ridge or ridges over which a notch or notches in each needle and spacer fits. Thin plates extend across the groove or ridges at regularly spaced apart locations, and a predetermined number of needles and spacers fit between each two plates, the spacers abutting the plates being slightly thinner than the other spacers.