Patents Assigned to Chima, Inc.
  • Closing element assembly for compound needles used in knitting machines
    Patent number: 6925841
    Abstract: A closing element assembly is provided for closing hooking elements within a knitting machine. The assembly has a plurality of closing elements with each closing element having a butt end and a working end. The butt end defines at least one indention along the length of the butt end. At least one plate is provided for receipt in the indention. The plate defines closing element channels therein for receipt of a portion of the butt ends of the plurality of closing elements. The plate secures the plurality of closing elements in proper position for cooperating with a plurality of hooking elements of compound needles within a knitting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Chima, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas L. Heydt, Jr.
  • Closing element assembly for compound needles used in knitting machines
    Publication number: 20040261463
    Abstract: A closing element assembly is provided for closing hooking elements within a knitting machine. The assembly has a plurality of closing elements with each closing element having a butt end and a working end. The butt end defines at least one indention along the length of the butt end. At least one plate is provided for receipt in the indention. The plate defines closing element channels therein for receipt of a portion of the butt ends of the plurality of closing elements. The plate secures the plurality of closing elements in proper position for cooperating with a plurality of hooking elements of compound needles within a knitting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Chima, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas L. Heydt