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`(45) Date of Patent:
`Mar. 24, 2009
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`(54) HAND KNITTING LOOVI AND METHOD OF
`USE
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`Inventor: Clella Gustin, Spanish Fork, UT (US)
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`(21) Appl.No.: 11/963,229
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`(22) Filed:
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`Dec. 21, 2007
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`Prior Publication Data
`US 2008/0156043 A1
`Jul. 3, 2008
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`’1‘ cited by examiner
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`Primary ExamineriDanny Worrell
`(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmiHonigman Miller Schwartz
`and Colin LLP
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`(60) Provisional application No. 60/877,587, filed on Dec,
`28, 2006.
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`ABSTRACT
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`(58) Field of Classification Search ....................... 66/3,
`66/4, 1 R; 1.39/29, 34; 28/165, 17
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`A loom includes a plurality ofknitting pegs. The loom further
`includes a substantially non-circular base structure config-
`ured to hold the plurality of knitting pegs substantially per-
`pendicular to the plane of the substantially non-circular basc
`structure. The substantially non—circular base structure also
`includes an elongated orifice having a long axis and a short
`axis. The plurality of knitting pegs form two substantially
`parallel rows ofknitting pegs separated by the short axis ofthe
`elongated orifice. The loom also includes at least one knitting
`peg near the apex of the long axis of the elongated orifice and
`between the two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs.
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`loom and a second embodiment of the moveable bridge.
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`CROSS-REFEREN CE TO RELAl'ED
`APPLICATION
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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`The present application claims priority to and hereby
`incorporates by reference U.S. Provisional Patent Applica-
`tion Ser. No. 60/877,587 filed on Dec. 28, 2006.
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`TECHNICAL FIELD
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`This invention relates to a knitting, loom and a method of
`rising a knitting loom.
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`BACKGROUND
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`W'eaving may utilize any number of different kinds of
`looms, ranging from simple hand held structures to complex
`machines. Looms commonly used today for non—commercial
`knitting include handlooms that may be rectangular, circular
`or oblong and have projecting pegs configured to hold the
`warp loops and the woven weft loops. An example of a rect-
`angular loom includes the Knifty KnittchM rectangle loom
`available from PROVO CRAFT®.
`At least one advantage of handlooms is the ease of use and
`the ability of the user to utilize techniques that are more
`sophisticated as their skill with the loom increases. However,
`each type of handloom (e.g., circular, rectangular, oblong)
`does not provide for multiple uses. For example, a circular
`handloom is useful for circular knitting. However, the circular
`handloom does not provide for double knitting of straight
`pieces and may be difficult to use for single knit.
`Therefore, users desiring to knit different styles of knits
`(e.g., single, double, circular knits) are required to purchase
`and carry both a circular handloom and a rectangular or
`elliptical loom. Moreover, the looms take up significant space
`and may be difiicult to use in cramped quarters such as a car
`or an airplane
`Thus, there is a need for a handloom that is capable of
`producing single, double, and circular knits. Moreover, it is
`desirable to provide a loom having a reduced size that may
`make transporting and using the loom in a restricted space,
`e.g., a car or airplane, easier.
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`claims, and drawings, of which the following is a brief ,
`description:
`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example where the loom
`is a rounded rectangle.
`FIG. 2A shows a single knit for use with the loom of FIG.
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`FIG. 2B shows a double knit for use with the loom of FIG.
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`FIG. 2C shows a circular knit foruse with the loom of FIG.
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`FIG. 3 is a top plane View of an example of the loom.
`FIG. 4 shows an example of peg numbering for knitting a
`vest.
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`FIG. 5A is a top plane view of a knitting loom that includes
`two examples ofa movable bridge.
`FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional side view of the knitting
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`Referring now to the drawings, illustrative embodiments
`are shown in detail. Although the drawings represent the
`embodiments, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and
`certain features may be exaggerated to better illustrate and
`explain novel aspects ofan embodiment. Further, the embodi-
`ments described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or
`otherwise limit or restrict the claims to the precise form and
`configuration shown in the drawings and disclosed in the
`following detailed description.
`The examples discussed herein provide that a single han-
`dloom may perform single knit, double knit and circular knit.
`These looms are typically narrow and compact. They may be
`shaped, but not exclusively, as oblong, elliptical, and/or rect—
`angular. The looms discussed herein may also be associated
`with a method ofknitting that may include producing a closed
`circular knitting using a non-circular knitting loom.
`The examples discussed herein relate to a non—circular
`knitting loom. The loom includes a plurality of knitting pegs
`spaced generally equidistant relative to one another around
`the perimeter of the loom. The loom may provide for at least
`one knitting peg at one or more ends of the loom. Altema-
`tively, the knitting peg may be located at the apex of the
`rectangle, ellipse, oval, rounded rectangle and/or oblong
`between two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs.
`In general, examples of the looms discussed herein may
`include a non—circular knitting loom having an orifice
`between two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs and
`at least one knitting peg at an end ofthe loom between the two
`substantially parallel
`rows of knitting pegs.
`In another
`example, the plurality of knitting pegs may be spaced equi-
`distant relative to one another around the loom. The loom may
`be configured as, but not limited to, having a rectangular,
`elliptical, oblong, oval, or rounded rectangle shape. The loom
`may also have a knitting peg at one or more ends between the
`two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs.
`As used herein, “yarn” means any conventional flexible
`material suitable for weaving, such as commercially available
`twines and yarn. Also, as used herein, “substantially equidis-
`tant” means that any two adjacent knitting pegs are spaced
`apart by a substantially equal distance. “Substantially equi—
`distant” also refers to the position of a knitting peg at one or
`more ends of the base structure relative to either of the two
`substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs, wherein the
`deviation from equal distance is less than twice the spacing of
`any two adjacent knitting pegs.
`The substantially non-circular base structure of the loom
`may include, but is not limited to, the following shapes: an
`ellipse, an oblong, a rectangle, a rounded rectangle or an oval.
`In addition, the substantially non—circular base structure of
`the invention includes an orifice having a long axis and a short
`axis.
`In an example, the knitting pegs are detachably connected
`to the loom. For example, the knitting pegs may be generally
`cylindrical in shape, having a top end and a bottom end,
`wherein the bottom end is configured to connect to a hole in
`the base structure. Optionally, the knitting pegs may have a
`groove or channel starting at or near the top end ofthe knitting
`peg and running to the bottom end or near the bottom end of
`the knitting peg.
`In another example, with reference to FIG. 1, a knitting
`loom 110 is shown having a substantially non-circular base
`structure 100 having a top, a bottom, an inside and an outside
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`surface defining an orifice within the base structure 100 and
`having a plurality ofknitting pegs (1 to 17) connected to a top
`surface of the base structure 100, wherein the plurality of
`knitting pegs form two substantially parallel rows (pegs 2, 4,
`6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16, illustrating a first row, and pegs 1, 3,
`5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 illustrating the second parallel row)
`substantially perpendicular to the plane of the base structure
`100. Preferably, the knitting pegs are spaced substantially
`equidistant from one another Preferably, the base structure
`100 includes at least one yarn attachment point, e.g., an end
`peg 300 (e.g., a yarn attachment point), located on at least one
`end ofthe base structure 100, where the yarn attachment point
`300 is useful for holding the yarn in place when initiating
`knitting.
`A typical rectangular or elliptical handloom is useful for
`knitting straight pieces using a single knit (FIG. 2A) or a
`double knit (FIG. 2B), but lacks the ability to knit tubes (FIG.
`2C). In contrast, circular handlooms are useful for circular
`knitting, but do not allow double knitting of straight pieces
`and may be diflicult to use for single knit. Therefore. a user
`wishing to knit single, double and circular knits was required
`to purchase and carry both a circular handloom and a rectan-
`gular or elliptical loom. In contrast, the present invention
`provides a handloom that is capable of producing all three
`knits (single. double, and circular knit). In addition to provid-
`ing a single knitting loom capable of use with single, double
`and circular knit, the present invention provides a significant
`size reduction relative to circular looms that makes transport—
`ing and using the loom in a restricted space, e.g., a car or
`airplane, easier.
`Referring to the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the non-
`circular base structure 100 is a rounded rectangle, having an
`orifice 200 with a long axis 310 and a short axis 320. It is
`configured with a plurality of knitting pegs 1 to 24 spaced
`substantially equidistant from one another and substantially
`perpendicular to the base structure 100. Knitting pegs 1 and
`13 may be positioned at the apex of long axis 310 of orifice
`200 betweenparallel rows ofknitting pegs 2—12 and 14—24. In
`addition, the base structure 100 includes at least one attach-
`ment point 300 located substantially parallel to the plane of
`the base at each end of the non-circular base structure. Fnd
`peg 300 is typically used for holding the yarn in place when
`initiating knitting.
`Pegs 1-18 may be made as part ofbase structure 1 00 or they
`may be made separately or any variation thereof. If any of
`pegs 1-18 are made separately from base structure 100, they
`may be received by base structure 100 by holes. The holes are
`then configured to receive the peg and hold it tightly in place.
`In any event, any of pegs 1-18 may be held by base structure
`100 permanently or removably.
`Referring to FIG. 4, a user may weave a vest by initially
`tying pieces of yarn around knitting pegs 13, 20, 27. 35, 42,
`and 49, as an example of a method of knitting an item (e.g., a
`circular item) using a rectangular or elliptical handloom as
`described herein. In this example, pegs 13 and 20 correspond
`to the left armhole. Knitting pegs 41 and 49 correspond to the
`right armhole. Knitting pegs 27 and 36 represent the initiation
`of the neck hole. Starting 011 peg 1, the user wraps the loom
`with yarn without utilizing peg 62. The user then knits for
`approximately seven inches (approximately 27 rows) using
`knitting pegs 1 to 61. On the 28th row of weaving, the user
`should be knitting from the right to the left. Knit to peg 49,
`which has the marker yarn attached to it. Wrap the next eight
`knitting pegs very loosely. Take the loops from knitting pegs
`49 and 48, and pull the loop from peg 48 through the loop
`from peg 49. Then take the loop from peg 47 through the loop
`from peg 48. Continue in this manner until the user has
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`decreased the stitches between the markers, including the
`loops on the marked knitting pegs (knitting pegs 49 and 42).
`Knit across the back part of the vest to the marker on peg 20
`and decrease the stitches between the markers on peg 20 and
`peg 13. Knit to the end of the row. Any remaining yarn may
`remain attached and be used for the left front of the vest. Next,
`the user may attach another piece of yarn as a marker on peg
`20, and knit the back section until the user has knit approxi-
`mately nine and a halfinches, or approximately 3 8 rows. Knit
`six stitches to the marker on knitting peg 36 and decrease the
`stitches between knitting pegs 35 and 27 (they have markers
`on them). Knit the left side until the user has knitted approxi-
`mately four inches. Take the weaving off the loom. Attach a
`piece of yarn as a marker on peg 35 and knit approximately
`four inches. or approximately sixteen rows. Take the knitting
`off the loom. Using the attached yam, knit approximately
`eight inches. Start decreasing on the front side ofthe vest, one
`stitch every inch, or every four rows; repeat six times. Take the
`knitting from the loom and attach yam as a marker on peg 49
`and knit approximately eight inches. Starting on the front side
`ofthe vest, decrease one stitch every inch, or every four rows;
`repeat six times. Sew the shoulder seams together. The user
`may add some fringe pieces Where desirable.
`Referring to FIG. 5, one or more knitting pegs may be
`located between the substantially parallel rows of knitting
`pegs by means of a cross—bridge 400 configured to c01mect to
`base structure 100. For example, at least one knitting peg at
`the apex of long axis 310 (see FIG. 3) ofthe orifice 200 may
`be positioned within the orifice 200 (see FIGS. 3 and 5A) by
`any suitable means. Such means may include cross-bridge
`400 configured to attach to the base structure 100 by way of
`replacing at least one detachable knitting peg with cross-
`bridge 400 having appendages 401 (e.g., pins) adapted to
`connect to the base structure 100, as illustrated in FIG. 5B
`corresponding to cross—bridge 400 on the left of FIG. 5A.
`Alternatively, the example shown in FIG. 5C illustrates a
`cross-bridge 400 adapted to clasp, or be clasped by, the base
`structure as shown by the cross bridge on the right ofFIG. 5A.
`These examples allow the user to carry a single knitting loom
`and one or more cross—bridges 400. Cross—bridges 400 may be
`configured to produce a circular knit having a diameter
`smaller than the effective diameter of the knitting loom.
`Cross—bridges 400 may connect to base structure 100 in a
`number of ways including clip attachments (such as wings
`402) or appendages 401 (e. g., pins) that interfere with receiv-
`ing holes in base structure 100. Moreover, the clip attach-
`ments may also be precisely aligned (e.g., located) with base
`structure 100 using pins protruding from the under side of
`each clip attachment. Such alignment provides proper sub-
`stantially equidistant spacing for movable pin 501 between
`pins 2 and 8 and matches the pin spacing between, e.g., pins
`8 and 7. Similarly, movable pin 505 is spaced equidistant
`between pins 4 and 6 and matches the pin spacing between,
`e.g., pins 6 and 7.
`Altematively, mounting may use the width of cross-
`bridges 400 to be configured to fit snugly betweenpins (on the
`same side) so that the alignment is provided. Alternative
`examples may include pins that are attached to only one side
`ofbase structure 100. For example, pin 501 may be attached
`in an L—shape manner to only one side, received by a hole in
`base structure 100. However, cross—bridges 400 provide addi—
`tional stability for pins 501, 505 by virtue of providing sup-
`port on both sides ofbase structure 100.
`As will be recognized by a person of ordinary skill in the
`art, the base structure may be of any desirable size and may
`contain any number of knitting pegs spaced equidistant
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`tion may be made of any suitable material, such as wood,
`plastic, rubber, or metal.
`The present invention has been particularly shown and
`described with reference to the foregoing embodiments,
`which are merely illustrative of the best modes for carrying
`out the invention. It should be understood by those skilled in
`the art that various alternatives to the embodiments of the
`invention described herein may be employed in practicing the
`invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the
`invention as defined in the following claims. The embodi—
`ments should be understood to include all novel and non-
`obvious combinations of elements described herein, and
`claims may be presented in this or a later application to any
`novel and non—obvious combination ofthese elements. More—
`over,
`the foregoing embodiments are illustrative, and no
`single feature or element is essential to all possible combina-
`tions that may be claimed in this or a later application.
`With regard to the processes, methods, heuristics, etc.
`described herein, it should be understood that although the
`steps of such processes, etc. have been described as occurring
`according to a certain ordered sequence, such processes could
`be practiced with the described steps performed in an order
`other than the order described herein. It further should be
`understood that certain steps could be performed simulta-
`neously, that other steps could be added, or that certain steps
`described herein could be omitted. In other words,
`the
`descriptions of processes described herein are provided for
`illustrating certain embodiments and should in no way be
`construed to limit the claimed invention.
`Accordingly, it is to be understood that the above descrip-
`tion is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many
`embodiments and applications other than the examples pro—
`vided would be apparent to those of skill in the art upon
`reading the above description. The scope of the invention
`should be determined, not with reference to the above
`description, but should instead be determined with reference
`to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equiva—
`lents to which such claims are entitled. It is anticipated and
`intended that future developments will occur in the arts dis-
`cussed herein, and that the disclosed systems and methods
`will be incorporated into such future embodiments. In sum, it
`should be understood that the invention is capable of modifi-
`cation and variation and is limited only by the following
`claims.
`All terms used in the claims are intended to be given their
`broadest reasonable constructions and their ordinary mean—
`ings as understoodby those skilled in the art unless an explicit
`indication to the contrary is made herein. In particular, use of
`the singular articles such as “a,” “the,” “said,” etc. should be
`read to recite one or more of the indicated elements unless a
`claim recites an explicit limitation to the contrary.
`“What is claimed is:
`1. A loom comprising:
`a plurality of knitting pegs; and
`a substantially non—circular base structure connected to
`said plurality of knitting pegs, wherein the plurality of
`knitting pegs are arranged substantially perpendicular to
`said substantially non-circular base structure, wherein
`said substantially non—circular base structure comprises
`an elongated orifice having a long axis and a short axis,
`wherein said plurality of knitting pegs are arranged to
`form two substantially parallel rows ofknitting pegs that
`are substantially perpendicular to said short axis of said
`elongated orifice;
`at least one knitting peg of the plurality of knitting pegs
`defining one or more intermediate pegs and being
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`arranged between said two substantially parallel rows of
`knitting pegs; and
`at least one end peg arranged on the substantially non-
`circular base structure, wherein the at least one end peg
`arranged substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of
`knitting pegs and the at the one or more intermediate
`pegs.
`2. The loom ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one end peg is
`arranged near the one or more intermediate pegs.
`3. The loom of claim 1, wherein said substantially non—
`circular base structure is an oval.
`4. The loom of claim 1, wherein said substantially non-
`cireular base structure is a rounded rectangle.
`5. The loom of claim 1, wherein the at least one end peg
`defines means for attaching yarn to said non-circular base
`structure.
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`6. The loom of claim 1, wherein said plurality of knitting
`pegs are detachably connected to said substantially non—cir—
`cular base structure.
`7. The loom of claim 1, wherein said plurality of knitting
`pegs and intermediate pegs are spaced substantially equidis-
`tant relative to one another.
`8. A loom comprising:
`an elongate base having two beams, said two beams con-
`nected at their first ends by a first cormecting member,
`said two beams connected at their second ends by a
`second comiecting member, whereby the comiection of
`the two beams by the first and second connecting mem—
`bers form an elongate orifice;
`a plurality of pegs extending from said each of said two
`beams;
`at least one peg extending from one or more ofthe first and
`second connecting members. said at least one peg being
`spaced substantially equidistant to the nearest of said
`plurality ofpegs extending from each of said two beams;
`and
`at least one end peg extending front one of said first con—
`necting member and said second connecting members,
`wherein the at least one end peg is arranged substantially
`perpendicularly to the plurality of pegs and the at least
`one peg.
`9. The loom of claim 8, wherein said plurality of pegs and
`at least one peg are spaced substantially equidistant relative to
`one another.
`10. The loom of claim 8, wherein said elongate base is
`configured as substantially oval.
`11. The loom of claim 8, wherein said elongate base is
`configured as a rounded rectangle.
`12. The loom of claim 8, wherein said plurality ofpegs are
`detachable.
`13. The loom of claim 8, wherein said plurality of pegs are
`unitary with said elongate base.
`14. The loom of claim 8, wherein said two beams are
`detachable.
`15. The loom of claim 8, wherein the at least one end peg
`defines means for attaching yarn to said elongate base.
`16. A method of knitting a tube shaped knit material, the
`method comprising:
`providing a substantially non—circular loom having two
`beams that are connected at their first ends by a first
`connecting member, said two beams connected at their
`second ends by a second connecting member, whereby
`the connection of the two beams by the first and second
`cormecting members form an elongate orifice;
`providing a plurality of pegs upon the substantially non-
`circular loom by arranging a plurality of knitting pegs
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`Tristar Ex. 1011, pg. 9
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`around the elongated orifice, and arranging at least one
`end peg substantially perpendicularly the plurality of
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`utilizing the substantially non—circular loom for attaching a
`first end of a length ofmaterial to the at least one end peg,
`and wrapping the material about said plurality of knit-
`ting pegs for forming a tube shaped body from the length
`of material.
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`17, The method of claim 16, further comprising
`defining the elongate orifice to include a long axis and a
`short axis, wherein said plurality of knitting pegs define
`two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs that are
`substantially perpendicular to said short axis of said
`elongated orifice, wherein said plurality ofknitting pegs
`further define one or more intermediate pegs that is/are
`aligned with the long axis of said elongated orifice and
`arranged between said two substantially parallel rows of
`knitting pcgs.
`18. The method of claim 17, comprising providing a sub-
`stantially non-circular 100111 having a rounded rectangle
`shape.
`19. The method of claim 17. wherein said rounded rect-
`angle shape has one knitting peg at each apex of said long axis
`of the elongated orifice.
`20. The loom of claim 1 further comprising
`a cross-bridge structure including a central portion flanked
`by a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion;
`wherein the first lateral portion is removably-eonnected to
`a first elongated base member of the substantially non-
`circular base structure;
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`wherein the second lateral portion is removably—conneeted
`to a second elongated base member of the substantially
`non-circular base structure; and
`wherein the central portion includes at least one second
`intermediate peg that is aligned with the long axis of said
`elongated orifice and arranged between said two sub—
`stantially parallel rows of knitting pegs.
`21. The 10am ofclaim 1 further comprising
`a cross-bridge structure including a central portion flanked
`by a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion;
`wherein the first lateral portion is removably—connected to
`a first beam of the two beams;
`wherein the second lateral portion is removably-comiected
`to a second beam of the two beams; and
`wherein the central portion includes at least one second
`peg.
`22. The method of claim 17 further comprising
`providing a cross-bridge structure including a central por-
`tion flanked by a first lateral portion and a second lateral
`portion;
`wherein the first lateral portion is removably-connected to
`a first beam of the two beams;
`wherein the second lateral portion is rcmovably-conncetcd
`to a second beam of the two beams;
`wherein the central portion includes at least one second
`intemlediate peg; and
`wherein the at least one second intermediate peg is aligned
`with the long axis of said elongated orifice and arranged
`between said two substantially parallel rows of knitting
`pegs.
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`Tristar Ex. 1011, pg. 10
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`Tristar Ex. 1011, pg. 10
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