Needle device for splicing
OwnerLars Brunvollinventor
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Abstract
A needle device for finishing and splicing lines or cordage consists essentially of a unitary member of substantially cylindrical configuration having a tapered front end, a tubular middle portion for receiving a strand end and a substantially tubular rear portion. The rear portion includes an elongated lateral opening and an integral hook internal thereof opposite the opening. The tip of the hook is spaced a distance from the middle portion sufficient to permit insertion of the strand into the middle portion. The strand may also be inserted laterally into the rear portion into engagement with the hook.
Claims8
A unitary needle device for finishing and splicing lines or cordage, consisting essentially of:
- a unitary member of substantially cylindrical configuration;
- said unitary member having a tapered front end portion, a tubular middle portion having a substantially continuous circumference and adapted to receive a strand end, and a substantially tubular rear portion;
- said rear portion comprising an elongated lateral opening adapted for insertion of said strand and an integral hook internal of said rear portion opposite said lateral opening;
- said hook extending from a base portion thereof located adjacent the rear end of said unitary member obliquely toward said lateral opening and toward said middle portion of said unitary member,
- said hook comprising a tip portion positioned generally opposite the rear-most part of said middle portion of said unitary member and spaced therefrom a distance sufficient to permit insertion of said strand into said middle portion, whereby said strand is insertable axially thereof into said middle portion through said lateral opening and laterally engageable with said hook through said lateral
- opening for retention in said unitary member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.