Patent ID: 6023948
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: D04B

Abstract:
A knitting tool comprising(a) a flat shank stamped from a steel ribbon; said shank having opposite first and second narrow sides and a longitudinal axis;(b) at least one butt being integral with said shank and being formed on said second narrow side thereof;(c) an elongated, narrow control spring forming an integral, one-piece part with said shank and projecting therefrom in a region of said first narrow side thereof opposite to said at least one butt; said control spring having a first, free end and an opposite second end; said second end of said control spring being directly formed on said shank and constituting a continuation of said first narrow side; and(d) an elongated bay provided in said shank and being bordered by said control spring; said bay having an open end at said first, free end of said control spring and a closed end at said second end of said control spring.