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CLASS 66, TEXTILES: threads whose distortion from loop form has caused the run. SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- The manufacture of fabric structures from strands by CLASS: forming loops and drawing the bights thereof through 2, for darning, and for lasts. previously-formed loops. 116+, for needles used in reknitting.

(1) Note. The class includes articles and prod- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: ucts involving any significant step of knit- 223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 100 for ting and articles peculiarly adapted to be lasts. produced by significant knitting steps even when the production of such articles 2 DARNING: includes or involves subsequent operations, This subclass is indented under the class defini- as sewing or cutting, to complete them. tion. The repairing of holes in a fabric by means of instruments designed to draw strands (2) Note. Certain parts of knitting machines initially through the fabric and thereafter to have been regarded as elements and have knit sufficient fabric to close the hole. been placed after the “Machine” subclasses of this class. See Subclass References to SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: this Class, below, for specific subclasses. 112, Sewing, subclass 121.

3 LOOPER PIN AND HOOK: SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES This subclass is indented under the class defini- AND WITHIN THIS CLASS tion. In place of the usual needles there is a bank of pins or hooks adapted to receive a For combined knitting and , see Class 139, Tex- strand, but not adapted to draw the new strand tiles: Weaving, subclasses 1 and 383. loop through the old, the loop drawing or cast- ing being performed by other means.

SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO 4Hand: THE CURRENT CLASS This subclass is indented under subclass 3. The new loop is cast over the old by a hand- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: carried implement. 90, 114, 116, 125, 147, 157, 168, and 231+, and indented subclasses, for certain parts of knit- 5 UNITED NEEDLE KNITTING AND ting machines that have been regarded as ele- INDEPENDENT NEEDLES: ments and have been placed after the This subclass is indented under the class defini- “Machine” subclasses of this class. tion. The needles are actuated to partake of their knitting movements as a unit bank, but are independently mounted so as to permit of ready and usually automatic addition to or removal SUBCLASSES from the bank of certain needles at desired times, or needles may knit independently in 1 MISCELLANEOUS: conjunction with united needle knitting. This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Inventions coming within this class, but SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- not especially provided for. CLASS: 79, 82, and indented subclasses. 1.5 REKNITTING: This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Methods, machines and instruments for repairing holes or runs in knitted fabrics to restore the original interlooped condition of the

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6 With independent needle knitting: 10 Warp and weft type: This subclass is indented under subclass 5. This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Some of the needles partake of their knitting Wherein the unknit material consists of over- movements as a unit, while other needles move lapping but not interwoven longitudinal and independently and in succession. transverse strands.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- (1) Note. Where interwoven, search Class CLASS: 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 1. 7+, 11 Laterally displaceable needle: 7 INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES: This subclass is indented under subclass 9. This subclass is indented under the class defini- Needles are moved in a direction at right angles tion. The needles are not secured together, but to their knitting motion to avoid certain strands move in succession to draw the loops. or the production of certain stitches.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- (1) Note. Does not include lateral displace- CLASS: ment of needles for engagement with 6, beard pressers.

8 Circular: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 7. CLASS: The knitting line is always a true circle. 33, 35, 66, 72, and any subclasses indented thereunder. 9 Incorporating unknit or fleece-type materi- 100, for lateral displacement of needles for als: engagement with beard pressers. This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Material is combined with the knitting strand, 12 Varied needle: which material is not knit into the fabric, but This subclass is indented under subclass 9. A held thereto by the knitting strands, or material bank of needles includes needles of different is knit in with the body fabric, but of a charac- types either to facilitate the throwing into or ter and so incorporated as to be napped up or out of action of certain needles or to change the constitute loop piles. character of the knitting when different type needles are knitting. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 61, 80, 83, 91, 94, 190, 194, and any sub- CLASS: classes indented thereunder. 20, 38-49, 68, and 74.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 13 Special-type machines: 53, Package Making, appropriate sub- This subclass is indented under subclass 8. classes for methods of and apparatus The independent movements of the needles are for encompassing or encasing goods actuated by means other than cams having a or materials with a separate cover or plow action directly on the needle butts to band which serves as means for iden- cause reciprocation of the same in the needle tifying, protecting or unit handling the grooves or on butts on members or jacks that goods or materials, particularly sub- move in the needle grooves and with the nee- classes 582+ for apparatus to form a dles in the movements of the same. Also package by placing a band about the includes machines having special means for contents. operating other needles than the ordinary sin- gle-ended pivoted-latch or spring-beard needle.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: CLASS: 62, 63 and 120. 34,

14 Doubl-ended needle: 19 Dial and cylinder: This subclass is indented under subclass 13. This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The two ends of the needles are adapted to act One needle bed is flat with the needles radially at different times as loop drawing members. arranged, while the other is cylindrical with the needles arranged to slide lengthwise of the SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- same. CLASS: 63, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 15 Swing jack needle, dail and cylinder: 15, 31 and indented subclasses. This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Where there are two needle beds of which one 20 Varied needle, frequently with special stitch: needle bed is flat with the needles radially This subclass is indented under subclass 19. A arranged, while the other is cylindrical with the bank of needles includes needles of different needles arranged to slide lengthwise of the types either to facilitate the throwing into or same. The strand-engaging ends of the needles out of action of certain needles or to change the of one bed are bent substantially at right angles character of the knitting when different type to the shank or jack portions, and the jacks are needles are knitting, sometimes employing mounted upon a pivot and constitute levers for stitches other than plain or rib for producing carrying and actuating the needles. ornamental or other effects, frequently tuck, drop, and other fancy stitches. Includes stitch- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- length variation when designed for special CLASS: stitch work, but not when employed for fash- 19+, ioning.

16 Axially reciprocating actuator: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 13. CLASS: The means for actuating the needles in their 12, and 25, and see search notes thereun- knitting movements is moved substantially in der. line with the movements of the needles, but is not carried in the needle grooves. 21 Pocket welt, frequently with special stitch: This subclass is indented under subclass 19. 17 Multiple-needle bank: One bank of needles retains its stitches while This subclass is indented under subclass 8. A the other bank knits a section of plain fabric, plurality of series of needles are employed after which the first set of needles resumes which are adapted to cooperate in knitting at knitting, thus connecting its loops with the substantially the same place and usually loops on the other bank, whereby rib fabric designed to produce rib fabric. may be knit, sometimes employing stitches other than plain or rib for producing ornamen- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- tal or other effects, frequently tuck, drop, and CLASS: other fancy stitches. Includes stitch-length 64+, variation when designed for special stitch work, but not when employed for fashioning. 18 Opposed conical: This subclass is indented under subclass 17. (1) Note. See this class, subclass 25, and the Conical needle beds are arranged one above or search notes thereunder. axially alined with the other.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 26 Racking: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 25. 41, 95, 172, and any subclasses indented Change in the character of stitch is produced by thereunder. a relative circumferential shifting of the needle beds. 22 Two-ply simultaneously knit: This subclass is indented under subclass 21. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Each bank knits an independent web from sep- CLASS: arate feed until completion of the welt, 69, when one feed may be discontinued and rib fabric knit. 27 Stitch-length variation: This subclass is indented under subclass 19. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Means is provided to cause the needles to draw CLASS: loops of different lengths. 173, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 23 With stitch-length variation: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 21. 23, and see search notes thereunder. Means is provided to cause the needles to draw loops of different lengths. 28 Dial and cylinder connections: This subclass is indented under subclass 19. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Means is provided designed to prevent one of CLASS: the beds turning relatively to the other during 27, 54, 55, 71, and 77. continuous .

24 To or from rib or rib change: 29 To or from rib or rib change: This subclass is indented under subclass 19. This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The needle banks so cooperate as to change The needle banks so cooperated as to change from plain to rib fabric or vice versa or to from plain to rib fabric or vice versa or to change from one type of rib to another at will. change from one type of rib to another at will. (For definition of “rib” see ... ). SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: CLASS: 24, and 199. 29, and 199. 30 Narrowing and widening: 25 Special stitch: This subclass is indented under subclass 17. This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished Embodying stitches other than plain or rib for by the addition or dropping of wales. producing ornamental or other effects, fre- quently tuck, drop, and other fancy stitches. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Includes stitch-length variation when designed CLASS: for the same purposes, but not when employed 32, 37, 39, 46, 51, 67, 70, 73, 76, 89, 183, for fashioning. 189, and any subclasses indented thereunder. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 31 Dial: 20, 21, 36, 40, 69, 75.1+, 103, 135, 172, This subclass is indented under subclass 8. 180, 198, 215+, and any subclasses Limited to a flat circular needle bed with the indented thereunder. needles radially disposed.

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same purposes, but not when employed for SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- fashioning. CLASS: 15, and 19, and indented subclasses. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 32 Narrowing and widening: 25, and see the search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished 37 Narrowing and widening: by the addition or dropping of wales. This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- by the addition or dropping of wales. CLASS: 30, and see the search notes thereunder. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 33 Laterally displaceable needle: 30, and see the search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 32. 12, and see search notes thereunder. The insertion or removal of wales results from the sidewise displacement of the fashioning Independent-Needle Machines, Circular, needles. Varied Needle. A bank of needles includes needles of different SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- types either to facilitate the throwing into or CLASS: out of action of certain needles or to change the 11, and see the search notes thereunder. character of the knitting when different type needles are knitting. 34 Conical: This subclass is indented under subclass 8. 38 Separate cam paths: The needle bed is a truncated cone. There are a plurality of complete sets of cams at different levels each specially designed for SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- controlling its particular set of needles. CLASS: 18, 39 Narrowing and widening: This subclass is indented under subclass 38. 35 Laterally displaceable needle: Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished This subclass is indented under subclass 8. by the addition or dropping of wales. Needles are moved in a direction at right angles to their knitting motion to avoid certain strands SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- or the production of certain stitches. CLASS: 30, and see the search notes thereunder. (1) Note. Does not include lateral displace- ment of needles for engagement with 40 Special stitch: beard pressers. Employing stitches other than plain for produc- ing ornamental or other effects, frequently SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- tuck, drop, and other fancy stitches. Includes CLASS: stitch-length variation when designed for the 11, and see the search notes thereunder. same purposes, but not when employed for 100, for lateral displacement of needles for fashioning. engagement with beard pressers. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 36 Special stitch: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 35. 25, and see the search notes thereunder. Employing stitches other than plain for produc- ing ornamental or other effects, frequently tuck, drop, and other fancy stitches. Includes stitch-length variation when designed for the

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41 Welt or antiravel: 47 With needle-actuated pickers: This subclass is indented under subclass 40. This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Change in the character of stitch consists in Includes elements which are adapted to move varying the needle action to produce a circum- end needles of a series into or out of action, the ferential bunching of the strand, wherein cer- movements of the elements being initiated by tain of the needles retain their loops, while the contact of the relatively advancing end needle remaining needles knit. therewith.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: CLASS: 95, 172, and indented subclasses. 52, and 53.

42 Multifeed: 48 Rotary needle carrier: This subclass is indented under subclass 40. A This subclass is indented under subclass 47. plurality of strands are fed from different sta- The needle carrier by its rotation moves the tions with a needle-actuating means corre- needles along the cam path. sponding to each station. 49 Splicing: 43 Suture forming: An additional strand is knit in with the main This subclass is indented under subclass 42. strand for reenforcing purposes. One section of the needles (usually half) takes a strand from one feed, while the other section SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- of needles takes a strand from another, the CLASS: resultant fabric sections being interlocked by 182, the adjacent end needles of two sections taking strands from both feeds. 51 Narrowing and widening: This subclass is indented under subclass 8. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished CLASS: by the addition or dropping of wales. 179, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 44 With varied latch: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 40. 30, and see search notes thereunder. The variation in the character of stitch is due to certain of the needle latches being longer than 52 With needle-actuated pickers: the others. This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Includes elements which are adapted to move 45 Hand coverings, forming: end needles of a series into or out of action, the Peculiarly adapted to produce gloves or mit- movements of the elements being initiated by tens. contact of the relatively advancing end needle therewith. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 65, and 174. CLASS: 47, and 48. 46 Narrowing and widening: Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished 53 Needle-actuated pickers: by the addition or dropping of wales. This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Limited to pickers and picker control. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 30, and see search notes thereunder.

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54 Stitch-length variation: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 8. CLASS: Means is provided to cause the needles to draw 55, loops of different lengths. 60 Straight: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 7. CLASS: The knitting line is always straight. 23, and see search notes thereunder. 61 Incorporating unknit or fleece-type materi- 55 Axial cylinder adjustment: als: This subclass is indented under subclass 54. This subclass is indented under subclass 60. By moving the needle or cam cylinders in an Material is combined with the knitting strand, axial direction. Includes adjustments of conical which material is not knit into the fabric, but needle beds. held thereto by the knitting strands, or material is knit in with the body fabric, but of such a SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- character and so incorporated as to be napped CLASS: up or constitute pile loops. 59, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 56 Cylinder movement or speed change: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 8. 9, and see search notes thereunder. Devices for changing from continuous rotating to oscillating motion; change-speed mecha- 62 Special-type machines: nisms and the like. This subclass is indented under subclass 60. The independent movements of the needles are 57 Needle-cam construction: actuated by means other than cams having a This subclass is indented under subclass 8. plow action directly on the needle butts to The structure of the needle-actuating cams, per cause reciprocation of the same in the needle se, other than modifications of the cam struc- grooves or on butts on members or jacks that ture designed to produce special work. move in the needle grooves and with the nee- dles in the movements of the same. Also SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- includes machines having special means for CLASS: operating other needles than the ordinary sin- 78, gle-ended pivoted-latch or spring-beard nee- dles. 58 Preparing for transfer: This subclass is indented under subclass 8. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Means designed to arrange or operate the nee- CLASS: dles and other parts of the to 13, and 120. receive the loops of a previously knit web or to arrange or operate the needles so that the 63 Double-ended needle: stitches of the knit web may be readily This subclass is indented under subclass 62. removed and applied to another machine. The two ends of the needles are adapted to act at different times as loop-drawing members. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 148, CLASS: 14, 59 Including axial cylinder movement: This subclass is indented under subclass 58. 64 Multiple-needle bank: By moving the needle or cam cylinders in an This subclass is indented under subclass 60. A axial direction. Includes adjustments of conical plurality of series of needles are employed needle beds. which are adapted to cooperate in knitting at

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substantially the same place and usually designed to produce rib fabric. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 65 Hand coverings, forming: 26, This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Peculiarly adapted to produce gloves or mit- 70 Narrowing and widening: tens. This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- by the addition or dropping of wales. CLASS: 45, and 174. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 66 Laterally displaceable needle: 30, and see search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Needles are moved in a direction at right angles 71 With stitch-length variation: to their knitting motion to avoid certain strands This subclass is indented under subclass 64. or the production of certain stitches. Means is provided to cause the needles to draw loops of different lengths. (1) Note. Does not include lateral displace- ment of needles for engagement with SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- beard pressers, for which search this CLASS: class, subclass 100. 23, and see search notes thereunder.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 72 Laterally displaceable needdle: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 60. 11, and see search notes thereunder. Needles are moved in a direction at right angles to their knitting motion to avoid certain strands 67 Narrowing and widening: or the production of certain stitches. This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished (1) Note. Does not include lateral displace- by the addition or dropping of wales. ment of needles for engagement with beard pressers, for which search this SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- class, subclass 100. CLASS: 30, and see search notes thereunder. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 68 Varied needle: 11, and see search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 64. A bank of needles includes needles of different 73 Narrowing and widening: types either to facilitate the throwing into or This subclass is indented under subclass 72. out of action of certain needles or to change the Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished character of the knitting when different type by the addition or dropping of wales. needles are knitting. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: CLASS: 30, and see search notes thereunder. 12, and see search notes thereunder. 74 Varied needle: 69 Racking: This subclass is indented under subclass 60. A This subclass is indented under subclass 64. bank of needles includes needles of different Change in the character of the stitch is pro- types either to facilitate the throwing into or duced by a relative shifting of the needle beds out of action of certain needles or to change the parallel to the knitting line. character of the knitting when different type needles are knitting.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 78 Needle-cam construction: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 60. 12, and see search notes thereunder. The structure of the needle-actuating cams, per se, other than modifications of the cam struc- 75.1 Special stitch: ture designed to produce special work. This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Device wherein a regulating means is provided SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- for controlling the movement of knitting instru- CLASS: metalities to produce an ornamental or other 57, special pattern fabric. UNITED NEEDLE MACHINES: (1) Note. Examples of the type of operations The needles are secured together and have no controlled by the regulating means of independent strand-taking and loop-drawing this subclass are variations in stitch movements. length to produce an ornamental or spe- cial effect and not merely to effect fash- 79 Circular: ioning of a garment, manipulations of a The needles are secured together and have no knitting instrumentality, or produce a independent strand-taking and loop-drawing tuck, drop or other fancy stitch, etc. movements. The knitting line is always a true circle. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 25, for circular knitting machines having CLASS: means enabling then to make special 5, and 6. stitches, and see the search notes thereunder. 80 Incorporating unknit or fleece-type materi- als: 75.2 Fluid pressure, electric or magnetic stitch This subclass is indented under subclass 79. selector control means: Material is combined with the knitting strand, This subclass is indented under subclass 75.1. which material is not knit into the fabric, but Device wherein the regulating means includes held thereto by the knitting strands, or material (a) hydraulic or pneumatic means, (b) means is knit in with the body fabric, but of a charac- responsive to variations in electrical impulses, ter and so incorporated as to be napped up or or (c) means responsive to variations in mag- constitute pile loops. netic lines of flux. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 76 Narrowing widening: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 60. 9, and see search notes thereunder. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished by the addition or dropping of wales. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 53, Package Making, appropriate sub- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- classes for methods of and apparatus CLASS: for encompassing or encasing goods 30, and see search notes thereunder. or materials with a separate cover or band which serves as means for iden- 77 With stitch-length variation: tifying, protecting or unit handling the This subclass is indented under subclass 60. goods or materials, particularly sub- Means is provided to cause the needles to draw classes 582+ for apparatus to form a loops of different lengths. package by placing a band about the contents. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 23, and see search notes thereunder.

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81 Warp: 87 Multiple-needle bank: This subclass is indented under subclass 79. This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Usually there are as many strands as needles A plurality of series of needles are employed and each needle knits from a separate strand. which are adapted to cooperate in knitting at substantially the same place. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 84, 85, 87,192, 193, and 195. CLASS: 88, 82 Straight: The needles are secured together and have no 88 Multiple-needle bank: independent strand-taking and loop-drawing This subclass is indented under subclass 82. A movements. The knitting line is always plurality of series of needles are employed- straight. which are adapted to cooperate in knitting at substantially the same place. 83 Incorporating unknit or fleece-type materi- als: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 82. CLASS: Material is combined with the knitting strand, 87, which material is not knit into the fabric, but held thereto by the knitting strands, or material 89 Narrowing and widening, frequently with is knit in with the body fabric, but of a charac- loop traversing: ter and so incorporated as to be napped up or This subclass is indented under subclass 82. constitute pile loops. Wherein the fabric is enlarged or diminished by the addition or dropping of wales, fre- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- quently by devices constructed and designed to CLASS: remove stitches from certain needles and place 9, and see search notes thereunder. them on others.

84 Warp: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 83. CLASS: Usually there are as many knitting strands as 30, 96 and 198, and see search notes needles and each needle knits from a separate thereunder. strand. 90 NEEDLE COOPERATING ELEMENTS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under the class defini- CLASS: tion. Devices designed to assist the needles in 81, and see search notes thereunder. forming knit fabric and located adjacent the knitting point. 85 Crotchet type: This subclass is indented under subclass 84. (1) Note. Does not include feeding, for Each needle knits continually from the same which see subclass 125. strand, the several resultant chain stitches being connected together by the other material. 91 Pile loop formers: This subclass is indented under subclass 90. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- For causing strand structure to stand out from CLASS: the base of the fabric in the form of loops. 193, 92 For needle dial and cylinder machines: This subclass is indented under subclass 91. For use with machines having one needle bed which is flat with the needles radially arranged

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while the other is cylindrical with the needles arranged to slide lengthwise of the same. 98 Beard pressers: This subclass is indented under subclass 90. 93 Radially slidable: Devices arranged to close the beards of spring- This subclass is indented under subclass 91. beard needles. Moving in straight lines substantially perpen- dicular to the axis of the cylinder. 99 With press-off preventers: This subclass is indented under subclass 98. 94 Wheels, nonlooping, fleece type: For throwing the beard pressers out of opera- This subclass is indented under subclass 90. tion to avoid the casting off of the fabric from Devices coming and arranged at the periphery the needles. of a rotatable wheel for combining a strand, adapted to be napped, with the main strand 100 Needle displacement: without causing loops to stand up from the fab- This subclass is indented under subclass 98. ric. Adapted to move the upper or bearded ends of the needles against the beard pressers. 95 Loop traversers or holders: This subclass is indented under subclass 90. 101 Individually movable: Devices constructed and designed to remove This subclass is indented under subclass 98. stitches from certain needles and place them on Adapted to be separately movable to and from other needles or devices constructed to hold the beards to close the same. loops while the needles are knitting a series of courses as in forming a welt. 102 Sliding: This subclass is indented under subclass 101. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Movable in substantially a straight line. CLASS: 24, for transferring means (including 103 Special stitch wheels: modified needles) combined with dial This subclass is indented under subclass 98. and cylinder structure. Arranged at the periphery of a rotatable wheel 89, for united needle straight knitting so constructed that the beards of all the needles machines including narrowing and are not pressed in every course, thus producing widening means. special stitch work in the fabric. 123, for needles modified to permit their functioning as loop or stitch transfer- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- ring means. CLASS: 189, for fashioned knitted garments. 97, and see search notes thereunder. 198+, for knitted fabrics in which occur loops displaced from wale to wale or 104 Sinkers or web holders: from one course to another in the This subclass is indented under subclass 90. same wale. Arranged to act on the strand or web to main- tain the same under proper tension and assist in 96 For straight machines: the casting off of the new loops. This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Used in connection with machines in which the (1) Note. See this class, subclass 149, and knitting line is always straight. indented subclasses, for web holders not located at the knitting point. 97 Wheel: This subclass is indented under subclass 95. 105 Wheel: Arranged at the periphery of a rotatable wheel. This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Arranged at the periphery of a rotatable wheel. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 103, 105 and 113. CLASS: 97, and see search notes thereunder.

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106 Pivoted: 115 Independent needle: This subclass is indented under subclass 104. This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Arranged to swing to or from operative posi- Arranged to support needles for independent tion in the arc of a circle. actuation.

107 Radially slidable: 116 NEEDLES: This subclass is indented under subclass 104. This subclass is indented under the class defini- Moving in straight lines substantially perpen- tion. The primary knitting elements, fre- dicular to the axis of the cylinder. quently hooked in machine type, for engaging the strand to form the new loops and pull them 108 Movable cam sections: through the old ones. This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Portions of cams for imparting movement to SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: the sinkers are movable with respect to the cam 163, Needle and Pin Making, subclasses carrier to vary the movement of the sinkers. 2+.

109 For straight machines: 117 Hand: This subclass is indented under subclass 104. This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Arranged to cooperate with machines in which Adapted to be held in the hand. the knitting line is always straight. 118 Crochet: 110 Transversely slidable: This subclass is indented under subclass 117. This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Designed for the production of a chain of loops Arranged to move in straight lines substantially in which each loop is drawn through the pre- perpendicular to the needles. ceding one.

111 Pivoted latch actuators: 119 Spring beard: This subclass is indented under subclass 90. This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Limited to means adapted to open or close the Having resilient hooked ends adapted to be latches of pivoted-latch needles or to maintain flexed to close the hooks for the casting off of them open or closed. loops.

112 Gap closers: 120 Sliding latch: This subclass is indented under subclass 111. This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Constructions arranged to close or maintain Having hooked ends and bars each movable closed a gap formed in a ring arranged around substantially in a straight line for closing the the needles outside the latches. hooks.

113 Wheel: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 90. CLASS: Arranged at the periphery of a rotatable wheel. 13, and 62. Includes many cast-off wheels. 121 Pivoted latch: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 116. CLASS: Having hooked ends and bars each swinging 97, and see search notes thereunder. about a point for closing the hooks.

114 NEEDLE BEDS: SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 163, Needle and Pin Making, subclass 3. tion. Construction of cylinders and other sup- ports for machine needles and devices arranged to cooperate therewith to maintain the needles in the bed.

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122 Latch pivots: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 121. CLASS: Limited to the construction of the pivot for the 138+, latch. 128 Partial traverse: 123 Shanks: This subclass is indented under subclass 126. This subclass is indented under subclass 116. The traversing movement of the guides is at The construction of machine needles other than times less than the maximum traverse requisite the portion which contacts with the yarn. to feed the strand to all the needles.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 129 With additional strand: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 128. 95, for needles modified to permit them to Additional means is provided to feed reenforc- act as means for transferring stitches ing or other strands as well as the main strand. to other needles. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 124 Self-frictioning: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 123. 133, 142, and indented subclasses. The shanks are constructed to frictionally engage the walls of the needle bed to maintain 130 Shock reducers: the needles in any given position. This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Means for gradually decreasing the speed of 125 FEEDING: the guide carrying means at the ends of the This subclass is indented under the class defini- traverse. tion. Means for conducting strands into the field of action of the needles or the needle- 131 Close-feed devices: cooperating elements and operating devices for This subclass is indented under subclass 125. such means. Means specialized for bringing the strand into close engagement with the needles and not fall- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: ing in the group. 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate subclasses for 132 Positive: methods of, and apparatus for, feeding This subclass is indented under subclass 125. material without utilizing the leading Means other than the knitting elements for or trailing ends to effect movement of engaging the strands and advancing them. the material. 133 Additional strand idled guide: 126 Traversing guides, straight machine: This subclass is indented under subclass 125. This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Means for feeding a reenforcing or separate Guides arranged to move to-and-fro along a strand to the needles consisting of a guide car- straight knitting line. rying such strand and adapted to be moved to or from feeding position at will. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- subclasses 476.7+ for traversing CLASS: guides for winding machines. 129, 142 and any subclasses indented thereunder. 127 Alternately idled guides: This subclass is indented under subclass 126. 134 With clamp or cutter: Guides are thrown into and out of feeding posi- This subclass is indented under subclass 133. tion to the needles with peculiar intercontrol, Includes means for gripping and holding the whereby the incoming guide replaces the guide idle strand or a rupturing edge for severing the thrown out of action. strand that is thrown out of action.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 141 Nonidling or nonplating guides: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 125. 140, 142, 145 and any subclasses indented Guides not adapted or intended to be readily thereunder. and automatically thrown into and out of action during knitting, although the guide may be 135 Needle-wrapping type: thrown out of action at the conclusion of knit- This subclass is indented under subclass 133. ting. Also excludes guides specifically pro- Guides are caused to move to feed the strand vided for in subclasses 136 and 137. between the needles as well as along the line of knitting, thereby causing the strand to pass 142 With clamp or cutter: entirely or partially around one or more nee- This subclass is indented under subclass 141. dles. Includes means for gripping and holding the idle strand or a rupturing edge for severing the 136 Plating: strand that is thrown out of action. This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Guides are constructed and controlled so that SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- the desired one of a plurality of strands shall be CLASS: the surface strand in the fabric. 134, and see search notes thereunder.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 143 Starting by strand interengagement: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 142. 201, An additional or substituted strand is initially engaged by the knitting strand and drawn by 137 Reversible: the same into position to be engaged by the This subclass is indented under subclass 136. needles. With means for changing the strand from one face of the fabric to the other. 144 Uniting: This subclass is indented under subclass 143. 138 Alternately idled guides: There is means for joining the additional or This subclass is indented under subclass 125. substituted strand to the knitting strand other Guides are thrown into and out of feeding posi- than by mere friction, as by tying or wrapping. tion to the needles with peculiar intercontrol, whereby the incoming guide replaces the guide 145 With clamp or cutter: thrown out of action. This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Includes means for gripping and holding the SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- idle strand or a rupturing edge for severing the CLASS: strand that is thrown out of action. 127, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 139 Sliding: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 138. 134, and see search notes thereunder. Guides move in a straight line to and from feeding position. 146 Strand tensions: This subclass is indented under subclass 125. 140 With clamp or cutter: Means for maintaining a suitable tension on the This subclass is indented under subclass 138. knitting strand, but does not include slack pro- Includes means for gripping and holding the ducers used in connection with the devices idle strand or a rupturing edge for severing the found in subclasses 143 and 144. strand that is thrown out of action. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate CLASS: Length, subclass 195 for feed tension- 134, and see search notes thereunder. ers, per se.

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242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, are caused to travel in a circular course past the subclasses 410+ and 147+ for tension- knitting point. ing a running material. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 147 FABRIC MANIPULATION: 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, This subclass is indented under the class defini- subclasses 520+ for convolute wind- tion. Means arranged to act on the knit fabric ing which includes fabrics. either to take it up or to assist the knitting ele- ments to perform the knitting operation or to do 152 Continuous: special operations on the completed fabric and This subclass is indented under subclass 149. not provided for in subclasses. The knit fabric is not wound on a reel, but is taken up by means adapted to act on an indefi- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: nite length of fabric and frequently consists of 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 291. two rolls.

148 Transferring fabric: SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 147. 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Means adapted to engage the loops of a fabric Length, appropriate subclasses for to be removed from the needles of a knitting methods of, and apparatus for, feeding machine or to apply the loops already engaged material without utilizing the leading to the needles of a knitting machine. or trailing ends to effect movement of the material. (1) Note. Devices specially constructed to permit the looping operation to be per- 153 From rotary needle bank: formed with the loops thereon are found This subclass is indented under subclass 152. in Class 112, Sewing, subclass 127. Wherein the fabric is knit in a machine in which the needles are caused to travel in a cir- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- cular course past the knitting point. CLASS: 58, and 59. 157 STOPPING: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 149 Take-ups: tion. Limited to means for throwing off the This subclass is indented under subclass 147. power from the driven parts of the knitting Means located at a distance from the knitting mechanism. Includes stop signals. point and designed to maintain a proper tension on the web and remove the fabric. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: subclasses 116.5+, with their search 87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace notes. Making, subclass 31. 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 304+. 158 Strand controlled: This subclass is indented under subclass 157. 150 Special-shape work: By abnormal condition of the strand. This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Means peculiarly adapted for taking up work of SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: nonuniform dimensions. 19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, sub- classes .25+. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 305. 186+ for stopping means associated with warp preparing apparatus. 151 Winding, from rotary needle bank: 57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Twining, subclasses 80+. Means for winding the knit fabric wherein the 87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace fabric is knit in a machine in which the needles Making, subclasses 18+.

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139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 349. 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate 162 Moving actuator: Length, subclass 10 for material This subclass is indented under subclass 160. responsive control means that actuate Power from a moving part of the machine is means to advance material of indefi- applied to stop-motion connections by means nite length. of a normally ineffective connection. 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 472.9+, 484.9+, 479.9+, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- and 484.8 for a helical winding device CLASS: having controls responsive to material 164, conditions or the state of a winding operation. 163 Electrical: This subclass is indented under subclass 158. 159 With strand severing: Means causing the stopping of the machine is This subclass is indented under subclass 158. controlled by an electric circuit. The strand is parted at a distance from the nee- dles, permitting the machine to stop before the SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- fabric is cast off. CLASS: 161, and see search notes thereunder. 160 With tension relieving: This subclass is indented under subclass 158. 164 Moving actuator: When stopping is called for by increased ten- This subclass is indented under subclass 158. sion, a slack length of strand is provided to pre- Power from a moving part of the machine is vent undesirable breaking of the same. applied to stop-motion connections by means of a normally ineffective connection. 161 Electrical: This subclass is indented under subclass 160. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Means causing the stopping of the machine is CLASS: controlled by an electric circuit. 162,

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 165 Needle cooperating element controlled: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 157. 163, Abnormal condition or movement of a needle- cooperating element, such as a sinker or other SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: element provided for, causes the stopping of 19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, sub- the machine. classes .2+. 28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 166 Fabric controlled: 187, for electric stopping means asso- This subclass is indented under subclass 157. ciated with a warp preparing appara- Abnormal condition of the fabric, such as holes tus. therein or the dropping of the fabric from the 57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and needles, results in the stopping of the machine. Twining, subclass 81. 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 353+. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Break- 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 348. ers, subclasses 61.13+ for electrical switches which are controlled by 167 Length control: threads or strands; see subclass 61.14 This subclass is indented under subclass 157. where the switch is controlled by a Means are actuated to stop the machine at a knot or change in diameter of the desired length of fabric, either at the conclu- thread or strand, and subclass 61.18 sion of knitting or at an intermediate stage, as where the switch is controlled by the when the character of knitting is to be changed. slack, breakage, run-out or failure to travel along its intended path.

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SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 173 Pocket welt: 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 340. This subclass is indented under subclass 172. The border portion is knit as a pocket, as by 168 CLEANING ATTACHMENTS: doubling in knitting the edge of the fabric or This subclass is indented under the class defini- joining two simultaneously-knit fabrics at the tion. Means for cleaning the needles and ele- edge. ments of a knitting machine from dirt, lint, etc. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 169 FABRICS OR ARTICLES: CLASS: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 21, 95, and indented subclasses. tion. The products of operations falling within the scope of the class. 174 Hand coverings: This subclass is indented under subclass 171. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: Limited to constructions peculiarly adapted to 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Arti- serve as gloves or mittens. cles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product which may SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- include a knitted component. CLASS: 442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Non- 45, and 65. woven Textile or Cloth, etc.), sub- classes 59+ for a knit fabric which is SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: coated or impregnated and subclasses 2, Apparel, subclasses 158 through 170, 304+ for a knit fabric which may be indented under Hand or arm cover- bonded to a second component. ings.

170 Articles: 175 Union, trunk, and nether: This subclass is indented under subclass 169. This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Objects not in the nature of webs or tubes of Garments adapted to clothe the legs and trunk. indefinite length. The objects may be con- nected together, so as to form string work. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: Includes inventions peculiarly adapted to be 2, Apparel, subclasses 69+. produced by knitting even when the production of such articles involves subsequent cutting or 176 Trunk: sewing to complete them. This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Garments adapted to clothe the trunk. 171 Garments: This subclass is indented under subclass 170. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Articles of wearing apparel. CLASS: 175, and see search notes thereunder. (1) Note. See Class 2, Apparel. 177 Nether: 172 Border or antiravel portions, frequently This subclass is indented under subclass 171. hosiery: Garments adapted to clothe the body from the This subclass is indented under subclass 171. waist down. Construction of the cuff or other edges and adjacent portions or constructions tending to SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- prevent raveling. CLASS: 175, and see search notes thereunder. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 41,

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178 Hosiery: 183 Combined foot structure and fashioned calf: This subclass is indented under subclass 177. This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Garments not adapted to clothe the body higher The upper portion of the hose is shaped to fit than the legs and usually provided with cover- the leg by variations in the stitch length or in ings for the feet. the number of wales, and the portion from the ankle down is knit in a manner not conven- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: tional. 2, Apparel, subclasses 239+. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 179 Suture seam: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 178. 185+, and 189. Hosiery provided with sections knit from sepa- rate strands and connected along a line by 184 With heel or toe: interlocking or overlapping loops, except This subclass is indented under subclass 183. where the interlocking is the result of heel or The heel or toe portions are knit in a manner toe narrowing and widening, in which case the not conventional. patents will be found in subclasses 184, 186 and 187. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 186, and 187. CLASS: 43, 185 Foot structure: This subclass is indented under subclass 178. 180 Ornamental stitch: The portion from the ankle down is knit in a This subclass is indented under subclass 178. manner not conventional. Hosiery knit with a character of stitch designed to enhance the appearance of the same. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 183, and 184. CLASS: 25, and see search notes thereunder. 186 With heel or toe: This subclass is indented under subclass 185. 181 With mock seam: There is novelty in the knitting of the heel or This subclass is indented under subclass 180. toe portions. Provided with a knitted seam imitation not essential to the process of manufacture. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 182 Reinforced: 184, This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Provided with an additional strand incorpo- 187 Heel or toe: rated with the main strand over a substantial This subclass is indented under subclass 186. area or with a single heavier strand and Limited to construction of the heel or toe por- intended to the strength or wearing tions. qualities of the hose. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: CLASS: 184, 49, 129, 133, 142, and any subclasses indented thereunder. 188 With rib leg and foot: This subclass is indented under subclass 178. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: The leg and foot portions are ribbed or pro- 2, Apparel, subclass 241. vided with ribbed sections.

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course to an adjacent or other wale in a suc- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- ceeding course or each strand forming a chain CLASS: of interknit loops. 24, 29, and 199. 172, 173, for rib-top construction. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 189 Fashioned: 81, and see search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 171. The garment is shaped by variations in the 193 With crochet stitch: number of wales or in the length of stitch, fre- This subclass is indented under subclass 192. quently by stitches or portions thereof moved Incorporated with warp fabric wherein certain from one wale to another. strands are not interknit, but each strand forms an interknit chain, the chains being united SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- together by other strands. CLASS: 23, 30 and 198, and see search notes SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- thereunder. CLASS: 85, 190 Incorporated unknitted materials: This subclass is indented under subclass 169. 194 Fleece or pile type: Includes material held by the loops of the main This subclass is indented under subclass 169. fabric, but not formed into any knitted loops. Including strands of a character or so knit as to be readily napped up or constitute pile loops. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 9, and see search notes thereunder. CLASS: 191, SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 53, Package Making, appropriate sub- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: classes for methods of and apparatus 112, Sewing, subclasses 410+ for a web or for encompassing or encasing goods sheet with a tufted or looped surface or materials with a separate cover or formed by a sewing operation. band which serves as means for iden- 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 391+ tifying, protecting or unit handling the for a woven pile fabric. goods or materials, particularly sub- 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Arti- classes 582+ for apparatus to form a cles, subclasses 85+ for a stock mate- package by placing a band about the rial product with a pile or nap-type contents. surface and not provided for in any other class. 191 Fleece or pile type: This subclass is indented under subclass 190. 195 Warp: The unknit material is of a character or so This subclass is indented under subclass 169. incorporated as to be readily napped up or to Fabric formed of separate strands, each strand constitute pile loops. passing from one wale in one course to an adja- cent or other wale in a succeeding course or SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- each strand forming a chain of interknit loops. CLASS: 194, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 192 Warp: 81, and see search notes thereunder. This subclass is indented under subclass 190. The unknit material is incorporated in warp fabric--that is, fabric knit of separate strands, each strand passing from one wale in one

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196 Multi-ply: 201 Strand change: This subclass is indented under subclass 169. This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Fabric formed of two interknitted webs, either The appearance of the fabric is altered by sub- web forming a substantially complete fabric. stituting or adding a strand or by reversing the surface or plated strands. 197 Rib: This subclass is indented under subclass 196. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- The interknitted webs are of fabric formed of CLASS: loops drawn through preceding course loops, 127, 133, 136, 138, and any indented sub- some in one direction and others in the other classes. direction. 202 Materials: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 169. CLASS: Involving selection of strands of a peculiar 188, 199 and 200. nature.

198 Traversed or doubled loop: SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 169. 2, Apparel, subclass 195.8 for a knitted The body of the fabric has accumulated loops head covering with an upturned brim of certain of the wales, the accumulation being where no significance is given to the of two adjacent or other loops in the same particular arrangement of the loops course or of loops of wales in different courses, and bights of the struc- or loops at certain wales are interknit with ture. loops of other wales. 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 420+.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 203 Warp: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 82. 89, 95, 189, and 198, and indented sub- Device wherein each of a multiplicity of nee- classes. dles in a knitting apparatus is usually supplied with its own thread which is fed thereto in a 199 To or from rib or rib change: vertical or warp-wise fashion. This subclass is indented under subclass 198. The courses of the fabric change from plain to 204 Means to control motion of needle, or needle rib or vice versa or from one type of rib to cooperating element: another. This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Device wherein means are provided to regulate SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- the movement of the fabric-producing instru- CLASS: mentalities of a warp- knitting machine. 24, and 29. 205 Individual transducer for particular ele- 200 Rib: ment: This subclass is indented under subclass 169. This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Fabric formed of loops drawn through preced- Device wherein the regulating means has an ing course loops, some in one direction and energy-converting means associated with one others in the other direction. specific fabric-producing instrumentality which moves said instrumentality in controlled SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- manner and independently of other instrumen- CLASS: talities. 188, 197 and 199. (1) Note. Example of structures to be found herein are guide bars moved by fluid motors and guide bars moved by step- ping motors.

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206 Presser means: 215 Special stitch: This subclass is indented under subclass 204. This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device wherein the instrumentality controlled Apparatus and method wherein the machine is a means to move the beard of a needle operates to produce a configuration of yarn in towards the needle's shank. at least one course and wale that provides an ornamental or other visual effect in the knitted 207 Guide bar: fabric. This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Device wherein the control means has means to (1) Note. Tuck, welt, plate, or other exotic regulate the motion of means for lapping, guid- knitting is generally found in this sub- ing or laying the warp-threads. class.

208 Needle bar: (2) Note. This subclass also includes stitch This subclass is indented under subclass 204. length variation for other than strictly Device wherein the control means has means to fashioning. regulate the motion of a bed of stitch-forming elements. 216 Having butt selection means: This subclass is indented under subclass 215. 209 Let off: Subject matter wherein the knitting machine is This subclass is indented under subclass 203. provided with a plurality of butts dependent Device including means for advancing warp- from needles or other elements in a bed and threads to the fabric-producing instrumentali- further provided with means designed to select ties of a warp-knitting machine. and cause motion relative to the bed of either: (a) one of the butts or (b) a needle or other ele- 210 Means controlling rate of let off: ment either of which is associated with and This subclass is indented under subclass 209. capable of causing one of the butts thereon to Device having means to regulate the rate at engage additional means for further moving the which warp-threads are fed. butt relative to the bed at the location wherein the special stitch is desired in a selected wale. 211 By means sensing strand tension: This subclass is indented under subclass 210. (1) Note. The term “butt” refers to the pro- Device wherein the regulating means is con- jection or projectionlike structure on a trolled in response to variations in the strains needle jack, sinker, or other element imposed upon the fed thread. residing in a knitting machine supporting structure. 212 By means responsive to radius of beam: This subclass is indented under subclass 210. (2) Note. The selection means may also Device wherein the regulating means is con- cause the formation of a special stitch by trolled by means sensing variations in the selectively not imparting motion to a diameter of the thread-supplying means. butt, needle, or other element.

213 Strand-tensioning means: 217 Control of sinkers: This subclass is indented under subclass 209. This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Device wherein means are provided to control Subject matter wherein the butt structure the strain imposed upon threads being fed to occurs on either: (a) a sinker, (b) a sinker-mov- the knitting instrumentalities. ing element in the bed upon which the sinker rests, or (c) a sinker-moving element on a 214 Yarn guides: structure fixed relative to a bed upon which the This subclass is indented under subclass 203. sinker rests. Device wherein means are provided for con- trollably directing a warp-thread to its associ- ated needle.

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218 Electrical control type: 223 Including permanent selection means: This subclass is indented under subclass 216. This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of Subject matter wherein the butt selection intelligence is transmitted to, from, or within means consists of a profile structure that the butt selection means in the form of electri- projects into the paths of, and thereby selec- cal energy. tively engages, the butts moving relative thereto, the profile structure remaining in the SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- butt paths unless removed manually or by CLASS: means external to the knitting machine. 232, for pattern systems, per se, of the elec- trical type. 224 Including drum having integral plural level pattern: 219 Magnetic: This subclass is indented under subclass 222. This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter wherein the butt selection Subject matter wherein the butt selection means includes a cylinder structurally provided means utilizes magnetic energy. with components at plural levels directly con- trolling selective engagement of butts at plural 220 Butt translation: levels. This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of the (1) Note. Included in this subclass are knit- magnetic energy acts to attract or repel a butt or ting machines with control drums pro- an element from which the butt depends. vided with a flexible pattern tape which either: (a) surrounds the drum and 221 And pivoted butt-engaging member: thereby constitutes an integral part of the This subclass is indented under subclass 219. drum or (b) causes the tape to selectively Subject matter including means that rotates position the components thereby trans- about a pivot to contact and move the butt ferring the pattern thereto. structure to provide selection thereof. (2) Note. The term “pattern” generally con- (1) Note. The butt-engaging member may notes a design array stored mechanically also execute a linear movement in addi- or electrically which is retrieved to con- tion to the pivotal motion. trol the formation of a fabric design.

222 Simultaneous control of multiple butt levels: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 216. CLASS: Subject matter wherein the butt selection 233+, for pattern systems of the flexible- means is capable of either selectively: (a) member type. simultaneously engaging butts at plural levels 239+, for a drum-type pattern storage on a needle or other element to provide motion device, per se. thereto relative to the supporting bed or (b) moving a needle or other element to cause a 225 Selection by axial movement of element with plurality of butts thereon at plural levels to multiple butt levels: simultaneously engage further means for addi- This subclass is indented under subclass 224. tionally moving said plurality of butts relative Subject matter wherein during selection of a to the supporting bed. butt a part engages the butt and thereby moves the needle or other element upon which the butt (1) Note. The other elements reside either resides along its longitudinal axis. within the needle bed or other bed struc- ture which is fixed relative thereto. 226 Drum contact with butts: This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter wherein the components physi- cally engage and move the butts.

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bers that remain fixed circumferentially rela- 227 Having additional butt-engaging member tive to both the circular support bed for the control means: needles and its vertical axis during butt selec- This subclass is indented under subclass 224. tion operations. Subject matter further provided with additional means distinct from and controlled indepen- 231 PATTERN SYSTEM: dently of the pattern drum for engaging and This subclass is indented under the class defini- regulating the operation of at least one of the tion. Subject matter drawn to an assemblage of butts. devices or design arrays for storing information for use in a knitting machine with either 228 Having pattern at rotating member engag- advancement of a portion or all of the assem- ing butts at single level: blage relative to an information retrieval device This subclass is indented under subclass 216. or retrieval of stored information. Subject matter wherein the butt selection means comprises a revolving device either (1) Note. The pattern system can include integrally incorporating a storage array for means for subsequent processing or direct physical engagement and selection of mere routing of any or all of the only one level of butts or for conveying a sepa- retrieved information. rate distinct storage array to only one level of butts for engagement and selection thereof. (2) Note. Apparatus specifically provided for in a prior subclass that is at least par- (1) Note. The selection means of this sub- tially controlled by the retrieved, pro- class is capable of selecting only one cessed, or routed information is properly level of butts during initial engagement placed in such subclass. thereof but can disengage at plural lev- els. (3) Note. See appropriate subclasses for pat- tern systems combined with other con- (2) Note. The jack or other structure upon trol or operating mechanisms for use which the butts reside may have butts at with knitting machines of this class. several levels although only one level can be engaged by the selection means 232 Electrical signal type: of this subclass. This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of the (3) Note. See (2) Note of subclass 224 of information is stored, retrieved, or transmitted this class for clarification of the term in the form of electrical energy. “pattern”. (1) Note. The electrical stored, retrieved, or 229 Inclined rotating member with integral pat- transmitted energy can control the rate or tern: sequence of reading information which This subclass is indented under subclass 228. is mechanically stored, retrieved, or Subject matter wherein the butt selection transmitted. means is of the type integrally incorporating the storage array and further, wherein the axis SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- of rotation of the means lies in a different plane CLASS: from the planes that include the axis about 218+, for special stitch circular independent which the supporting bed rotates. needle machines provided with an electrical-type butt selection control 230 Having butt-engaging members limited to system. other than rotary motion about the periph- ery and longitudinal axis of the needle cylin- 233 Flexible member type: der: This subclass is indented under subclass 231. This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of the Subject matter wherein the butt selection information is stored in or on a movable pliable means includes movable butt-engaging mem-

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structure which conforms to the shape of and is driven by a motion-imparting means. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 234 Chain: 231+, for pattern systems employing a plu- This subclass is indented under subclass 233. rality of devices or design arrays for Subject matter wherein the flexible member storage. consists of a series of pivotally-connected rigid links. 239 Drum type: This subclass is indented under subclass 238. 235 Chain being horizontally fed to drive Subject matter wherein the subcombination sprocket: structure is in the form of a cylindrical member This subclass is indented under subclass 234. structurally provided with components on or in Subject matter wherein each link of the chain is its curvilinear surface and further, wherein said horizontally disposed when at the point of components occur at levels that are spaced approach engagement with a motion-imparting apart axially of the member in an array that toothed wheel. comprises information.

236 Having coaxial pattern member: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under subclass 234. CLASS: Subject matter provided with an additional pat- 224+, for special stitch circular knitting tern device having a common axis with a rotary machines provided butt selection axis of the motion-imparting means. means employing a drum-type pattern storage device. (1) Note. The pattern device may be mounted on the same shaft as the rotary 240 Having removable pin: axis of the motion-imparting means. This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Subject matter wherein the components are 237 Multiplier or divider: removable and consist of relatively thin rod This subclass is indented under subclass 231. members radially projecting from the drum. Subject matter provided with means to either: (a) stop or reverse the normal unidirectional (1) Note. Generally within this subclass, movement, or change the mode of reading, of a every pin of any one drum will have the device or design array for storing information same longitudinal profile. such that a discrete portion of the information is multiply retrieved or (b) increase the rate or 241 Having jack: range of the normal movement, or change the This subclass is indented under subclass 239. mode of reading, of a device or design array for Subject matter wherein a plurality of the com- storing information such that a division of a ponents occur orthogonally to and spaced discrete portion of the information is retrieved. along the longitudinal axis of a shaftlike mem- ber having a square or rectangular cross section 238 PATTERN STORAGE DEVICE: and further, wherein the member is removably This subclass is indented under the class defini- disposed on the drum. tion. Subject matter drawn to subcombination structures used in pattern control systems for (1) Note. The protrusions can be frangible storing retrievable information for use with a thereby allowing for their removal. knitting machine. 242 Flexible type: (1) Note. See appropriate subclasses for This subclass is indented under subclass 238. pattern storage devices or arrays com- Subject matter wherein the subcombination bined with knitting machines of this structure consists of a pliable structure. class.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 224, for special stitch circular knitting machines having butt selection means employing a drum and flexible pattern tape. 233+, for pattern systems including an infor- mation structure that is flexible.

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