US20180112337A1 - Yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present inventions relates to a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus, including a removable insert containing a dividing wall, needle openings for a needle gauge, and a carrying strap.
- Knitters often knit while waiting for appointments such as in doctors, dentists or business offices, while sitting around for kids to finish sports, or school projects, while riding the bus or train to work and even while they have wait time on line for appointments like at motor vehicle office.
- most knitters carry their yarn in big bulky yarn bags or baskets. The ball of yarn necessary for knitting can get tangled in the material bag, intertwined and tangled with other yarn or knitting materials in the bag.
- a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus comprising a substantially hollow yarn-carrying portion that accommodates at least one ball of yarn, the yarn-carrying portion having a top portion, and bottom portion, wherein the top portion and bottom portion are connected to each other by one of a joint or a hinge; a disk shaped removable insert adapted to fit inside the yarn-carrying portion, the removable insert having a dividing wall formed on a surface of the removable insert, so that at least one ball of yarn can sit on the surface of the removable insert on either side of the dividing wall; and an annular shaped collar portion, the collar portion adapted to be removably secured to a base portion for allowing the yarn-carrying portion to sit on a surface.
- FIG. 1 is a view of an embodiment of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus
- FIG. 2 illustrates an insert tray that may be placed inside of the yarn-carrying portion to separate the yarn-carrying portion in multiple sections for convenience of a user
- FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an embodiment of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus that includes the insert placed inside the yarn-carrying portion.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate different views of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of the current invention.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate the locking mechanism for securing the top and bottom portions of the yarn-carrying portion.
- FIG. 6 further illustrate needle openings in the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a yarn-carrying strap connected to the yarn-carrying portion.
- the embodiments described allow knitters to easily transport, carry and use balls of yarn and other knitting equipment, such as needles and scissors.
- the embodiments prevent balls of yarn from rolling away or getting tangled or intertwined.
- the embodiments describe an apparatus that easily and smoothly dispenses the yarn, making knitting more efficient and easier on the go.
- the embodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus includes a substantially hollow yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 in this embodiment shown is oval shaped. Such a shape accommodates a user to separate the yarn-carrying portion into a multiple portions that will allow a knitter to have more than one yarn in the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- Other shaped yarn-carrying portions such as spherical or cylindrical-shaped portions, that can accommodate differently shaped yarn gatherings such as yarn rolled on a tube or inverted cone, may be included in the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus.
- cubic-shaped, column-shaped or other-shaped yarn balls may be used (if flat-bottomed, collar and base portions described below may be omitted).
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 is a hollow plastic oval shaped ball of approximately eight (8) inches long and six (6) inches wide.
- a variety of sized yarn-carrying portions may be used, including larger or smaller sized oval shapes.
- Plastic is a useful material for the yarn-carrying portion 102 , as it is lightweight and easily obtainable, but other materials may be used such as glass, cardboard, or metals.
- Another advantage of plastic is that it may be transparent; accordingly, the embodiment shown is transparent, allowing the knitter to see how much yarn is remaining.
- the yarn-carrying portion may be opaque or translucent.
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 is typically lightweight enough to be easily carried, e.g., in a purse, bag, or pocket.
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 may be subdivided into a top portion 102 a and a bottom portion 102 b .
- the top portion 102 a may include a needle gauge including a plurality of needle openings 107 , where the diameter of each needle opening 107 corresponds to a different needle size.
- the size of the diameter of each needle opening 107 may correlate to various commonly used industry standard needle sizes.
- the sizes of each needle opening 107 may correspond to commonly used needle sizes, such as the contemporary U.S. Size, contemporary U.K./U.S. Metric Range, the European Metric Range, or any other known needle measuring system. Further, as depicted in FIG.
- each needle opening 107 may be arranged along the same line surrounding an upper curvature of the top portion 102 a .
- FIG. 1 shows that the needle openings 107 may be arranged such that each adjacent needle opening 107 is one size larger or smaller than its neighboring needle opening 107 .
- the largest and smallest needle opening may also be positioned next to one another. Such an arrangement is advantageous because it allows a knitter to easily identify a needle thread size.
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 will typically have a hinge 104 that allows the top portion 102 a and bottom portion 102 b to open and close, around the hinge, so that the balls of yarn or other knitting equipment may be placed inside.
- the two portions of the yarn-carrying portion, 102 a and 102 b may also be connected via a joint (a joint is not shown on FIG. 1 , but was illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 8,860,342).
- the two portions of the yarn-carrying portion 102 may also have a “door” or other opening that allows the yarn to be placed into the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 shown may also include plurality of yarn-dispensing holes or openings 106 for allowing a knitter to dispense yarn. These holes or openings 106 positioned along the largest circumference of the oval shaped ball, through which the yarn exits or dispenses from the yarn-carrying portion 102 , as shown.
- the yarn-carrying portion 102 may only have one yarn-dispensing hole or opening 106 , or a plurality of yarn-dispensing holes or opening 106 in different locations other than along the largest circumference of the yarn carrying ball, that may enable the yarn to dispense at different angles and positions from the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the yarn-dispensing holes or openings 106 may be of large enough diameter to pass the yarn easily through without significant resistance.
- the embodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus also includes a yarn-carrying collar portion (not shown), e.g., ball collar.
- the yarn-carrying collar portion is typically affixed to a portion of the yarn-carrying portion 102 (e.g., at the bottom).
- the yarn-carrying collar portion serves multiple functions.
- the yarn-carrying collar portion provides a mechanism for connecting the yarn-carrying portion 102 to a base portion 110 .
- the yarn-carrying collar portion also provides a mechanism for connecting the yarn-carrying portion 102 to straps or other device that enables the user to easily carry around the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus.
- straps (not shown) attached to the yarn-carrying collar portion, a knitter may knit while standing with the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus 100 hanging from the knitter's shoulder and dispensing yarn.
- the yarn-carrying collar portion may include threads, latches or simply be sized to snugly fit in the base portion 110 (alternatively, the yarn-carrying portion 102 may connect directly to the base portion 110 , omitting the collar portion).
- the yarn-carrying collar portion may be affixed to the yarn-carrying portion 102 in any of a variety of known manners.
- the yarn-carrying collar portion may also be sized to fit snuggly in standard or non-standard drink holders in vehicles, trains, planes, etc. This enables the knitter to use the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus 100 and knit while traveling on such.
- the embodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus shown includes a base portion 110 .
- the base portion 110 is typically weighted and with a flat bottom so that the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus can easily and securely sit on a surface, such as a table or a knitters lap.
- the base portion 110 is typically weighted substantially enough to hold the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus in place when yarn is dispensed from the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the base portion 110 may be made from glass or other such substantially heavy material to hold the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus in place.
- the base portion 110 may contain storage space such that a knitter can store knitting equipment.
- the base portion 110 and the ball portion 102 are typically designed to easily come apart so that the knitter may travel with just the yarn-carrying portion 102 , or separately carry both.
- An insert 200 may be placed within the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the insert 200 is preferably disc-shape and, as will be discussed in reference to FIG. 3 , the outer edge of the insert 200 may be the same shape and size as the inside of the bottom portion 102 b such that the insert 200 fits snuggly within the bottom portion 102 b of the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- a mechanism such as a latch or hook, may also be installed to the inner part of the bottom portion 102 b , to secure the insert in place and prevent it from moving inside of the yarn-carrying portion 102 .
- the insert 200 is a useful material for the insert 200 , as it is lightweight and easily obtainable, but other materials may be used such as glass, cardboard, or metals.
- the insert includes a plurality of regions (e.g. 202 a and 202 b in FIG. 2 ), each region may be sized such that a large unused ball of yarn may fit snuggly within each region.
- the outer edges of each region may be elevated. This enables each region to be bowl shaped, such that a ball of yarn may naturally sit within it. For example, as depicted in FIG. 2 , along the edges of the two regions 202 a and 202 b , the region are elevated.
- the insert 200 may have any number of regions to accommodate the needs of the knitter.
- the regions in the insert 200 may be separated by an elevated wall 204 formed along, the spine, or the boundary between the two regions of the insert.
- the elevated wall may extend higher than the elevated outer edges of each region.
- the insert 200 is separated by elevated wall 204 that extends higher than the outer edges of each region.
- the elevated wall 204 is positioned along the boundary of the two regions, region 202 a and region 202 b .
- the elevated wall 204 may include a ruler 205 , or measuring marks, on one or both sides of the elevated wall 204 , facing one or both of the regions.
- Such a ruler 205 may display units of measure, such as inches or centimeters, in order to advantageously enable quick measuring of yarn or other knitting materials.
- the insert may fit snuggly within the bottom portion 102 b such a plethora of balls of yarn may be contained within each region, (e.g. 202 a and 202 b ) within the yarn-carrying portion 102 on the insert 200 .
- the yarn dispensing holes or openings 106 will be positioned such that a yarn may exit or dispense from either region ( 202 a or 202 b ) simultaneously. This configuration afford the knitter greater flexibility.
- FIG. 3B illustrates a yarn-carrying portion containing an insert, but not any balls of yarn.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate different views of the same embodiment of yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of the current invention.
- yarn may be threaded from a ball of yarn sitting on the inside of the yarn-carrying portion through the needle openings 107 .
- Needle openings 107 provided in the top portion 102 a of the yarn-carrying portion is further illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the yarn-carrying top and bottom portions 102 a and 102 b may be secured to each other with a help of a lock system, as is illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B .
- a lock system enables the top portion 102 A to snap into the bottom portion 102 B.
- the locking apparatus may be molded, or inserted into the top and bottom portions.
- the edge of the bottom portion 102 b is indented in the lock apparatus, so the edge of the top portion 102 A can fit within the indentation if the two portions are closed together with sufficient pressure.
- the lock system may also comprise a latch, hook, or any other mechanism capable of securing the yarn-carrying portions 102 a and 102 b in place when the hinge is closed.
- FIG. 7 shows a carrying strap 71 which may be connected to the yarn-carrying portion.
- the carrying strap 71 may be composed of plastic, polyester, or any suitable material.
- the strap may connect to groves in the outer surface of the yarn-carrying portion, and may include a ruler or measurement markings for making it easier for the knitter to gauge his or her measurements when knitting.
- the carrying strap 71 enables a knitter to freely move about with the yarn-carrying portion.
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Described herein are embodiments of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. The embodiments described allow knitters to easily transport, carry and use balls of yarn for knitting and other knitting materials. The embodiments prevent the ball of yarn from rolling away or getting tangled or intertwined. The embodiments also easily and smoothly dispense the yarn, making the knitting more efficient and easier for the knitter. The embodiments provide additional elements to accommodate a knitter: (i) a ruler allowing, for example, to measure a knitting sampler; (ii) a needle gauge and needle openings, allowing, for example, to measure the size of a needle; and (3) an insert allowing, for example, to hold one or more balls of yarn.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/412,637, entitled “AN IMPROVEMENT OF A YARN-CARRYING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS,” and filed Oct. 25, 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present inventions relates to a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus, including a removable insert containing a dividing wall, needle openings for a needle gauge, and a carrying strap.
- Many people like to knit, whether as a hobby or a profession. Whether a professional or hobby knitter, all who knit suffer from the same dreaded problem: controlling a ball of yarn from tangling and containing it in a manner that keeps the yarn clean and safe from pets and children's curiosity.
- No matter how careful a knitter is or how securely the knitter thinks they have corralled the ball of yarn, eventually the ball gets away from the knitter and finds its way onto the floor. Once on the floor, the ball of yarn will often roll across floor. When this happens, aside from the risk of becoming intertwined with other yarn, the ball of yarn may become “spoiled” by getting dirty from the floor. The ball of yarn is subjected to any and all bits and pieces of whatever debris is on the floor; lint, dirt, and the worst of worst, dreaded pet hairs. Aside from being very frustrating, spoiled yarn can result in a finished product that must now be washed or picked clean before wearing it or passing it on to the intended recipient.
- Moreover, almost all who knit like to take their knitting with them when they know they will have some down time that will allow them to continue to work on their project. Knitters often knit while waiting for appointments such as in doctors, dentists or business offices, while sitting around for kids to finish sports, or school projects, while riding the bus or train to work and even while they have wait time on line for appointments like at motor vehicle office. Those who travel, either on vacation or business, especially love to take their knitting along with them. They knit while in the car, on the plane, riding the train, or on the bus, etcetera. Then once at their destination, such as the beach or in the hotel, they again pick up their beloved knitting. Unfortunately, when knitting on the go or at home, most knitters carry their yarn in big bulky yarn bags or baskets. The ball of yarn necessary for knitting can get tangled in the material bag, intertwined and tangled with other yarn or knitting materials in the bag.
- An important technique of the art of knitting is to keep the gauge steady and even. This is so the knitted work has a smooth professional look and finish to it. Even the occasional knitter strives for this. If the knitter is constantly pulling to release the next length of yarn from a tangled ball, which happens constantly while trying to secure the ball, it makes it much harder to maintain that smooth even gauge.
- Unfortunately, these problems with knitting prevent or discourage many knitters from bringing their knitting material with them when traveling and from knitting. There are no known devices for easily transporting and holding yarn while a knitter knits.
- U.S. Pat. No. 8,860,342, which is herein incorporated by reference, describes a yarn carrying and dispensing apparatus including a substantially hollow sphere shaped yarn carrying portion that substantially envelopes a single yarn ball.
- An advantage of embodiments described herein is that they overcome disadvantages of the prior art because they are capable of accommodating a plurality of balls of yarn, they include a removable insert, needle gauges, and a ruler. These and other advantages are provided by a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus, comprising a substantially hollow yarn-carrying portion that accommodates at least one ball of yarn, the yarn-carrying portion having a top portion, and bottom portion, wherein the top portion and bottom portion are connected to each other by one of a joint or a hinge; a disk shaped removable insert adapted to fit inside the yarn-carrying portion, the removable insert having a dividing wall formed on a surface of the removable insert, so that at least one ball of yarn can sit on the surface of the removable insert on either side of the dividing wall; and an annular shaped collar portion, the collar portion adapted to be removably secured to a base portion for allowing the yarn-carrying portion to sit on a surface.
- The detailed description will refer to the following drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a view of an embodiment of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus -
FIG. 2 illustrates an insert tray that may be placed inside of the yarn-carrying portion to separate the yarn-carrying portion in multiple sections for convenience of a user, -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an embodiment of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus that includes the insert placed inside the yarn-carrying portion. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate different views of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of the current invention. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate the locking mechanism for securing the top and bottom portions of the yarn-carrying portion. -
FIG. 6 further illustrate needle openings in the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a yarn-carrying strap connected to the yarn-carrying portion. - Described herein are embodiments of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. The embodiments described allow knitters to easily transport, carry and use balls of yarn and other knitting equipment, such as needles and scissors. The embodiments prevent balls of yarn from rolling away or getting tangled or intertwined. The embodiments describe an apparatus that easily and smoothly dispenses the yarn, making knitting more efficient and easier on the go.
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FIG. 1 , shown is anembodiment 100 of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. Theembodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus includes a substantially hollow yarn-carryingportion 102. The yarn-carryingportion 102 in this embodiment shown is oval shaped. Such a shape accommodates a user to separate the yarn-carrying portion into a multiple portions that will allow a knitter to have more than one yarn in the yarn-carryingportion 102. Other shaped yarn-carrying portions, such as spherical or cylindrical-shaped portions, that can accommodate differently shaped yarn gatherings such as yarn rolled on a tube or inverted cone, may be included in the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. Alternatively, cubic-shaped, column-shaped or other-shaped yarn balls may be used (if flat-bottomed, collar and base portions described below may be omitted). - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , the yarn-carryingportion 102 is a hollow plastic oval shaped ball of approximately eight (8) inches long and six (6) inches wide. A variety of sized yarn-carrying portions may be used, including larger or smaller sized oval shapes. Plastic is a useful material for the yarn-carryingportion 102, as it is lightweight and easily obtainable, but other materials may be used such as glass, cardboard, or metals. Another advantage of plastic is that it may be transparent; accordingly, the embodiment shown is transparent, allowing the knitter to see how much yarn is remaining. However, the yarn-carrying portion may be opaque or translucent. The yarn-carryingportion 102 is typically lightweight enough to be easily carried, e.g., in a purse, bag, or pocket. - The yarn-carrying
portion 102 may be subdivided into atop portion 102 a and abottom portion 102 b. Thetop portion 102 a may include a needle gauge including a plurality ofneedle openings 107, where the diameter of each needle opening 107 corresponds to a different needle size. Advantageously, the size of the diameter of each needle opening 107 may correlate to various commonly used industry standard needle sizes. For example, the sizes of eachneedle opening 107 may correspond to commonly used needle sizes, such as the contemporary U.S. Size, contemporary U.K./U.S. Metric Range, the European Metric Range, or any other known needle measuring system. Further, as depicted inFIG. 1 , each needle opening 107 may be arranged along the same line surrounding an upper curvature of thetop portion 102 a.FIG. 1 shows that theneedle openings 107 may be arranged such that eachadjacent needle opening 107 is one size larger or smaller than its neighboringneedle opening 107. In this arrangement, the largest and smallest needle opening may also be positioned next to one another. Such an arrangement is advantageous because it allows a knitter to easily identify a needle thread size. - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , the yarn-carryingportion 102 will typically have ahinge 104 that allows thetop portion 102 a andbottom portion 102 b to open and close, around the hinge, so that the balls of yarn or other knitting equipment may be placed inside. The two portions of the yarn-carrying portion, 102 a and 102 b, may also be connected via a joint (a joint is not shown onFIG. 1 , but was illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 8,860,342). The two portions of the yarn-carryingportion 102 may also have a “door” or other opening that allows the yarn to be placed into the yarn-carryingportion 102. - The yarn-carrying
portion 102 shown may also include plurality of yarn-dispensing holes oropenings 106 for allowing a knitter to dispense yarn. These holes oropenings 106 positioned along the largest circumference of the oval shaped ball, through which the yarn exits or dispenses from the yarn-carryingportion 102, as shown. The yarn-carryingportion 102 may only have one yarn-dispensing hole oropening 106, or a plurality of yarn-dispensing holes or opening 106 in different locations other than along the largest circumference of the yarn carrying ball, that may enable the yarn to dispense at different angles and positions from the yarn-carryingportion 102. The yarn-dispensing holes oropenings 106 may be of large enough diameter to pass the yarn easily through without significant resistance. - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , theembodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus also includes a yarn-carrying collar portion (not shown), e.g., ball collar. The yarn-carrying collar portion is typically affixed to a portion of the yarn-carrying portion 102 (e.g., at the bottom). In the embodiment shown, the yarn-carrying collar portion serves multiple functions. The yarn-carrying collar portion provides a mechanism for connecting the yarn-carryingportion 102 to abase portion 110. The yarn-carrying collar portion also provides a mechanism for connecting the yarn-carryingportion 102 to straps or other device that enables the user to easily carry around the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. With straps (not shown) attached to the yarn-carrying collar portion, a knitter may knit while standing with the yarn-carrying and dispensingapparatus 100 hanging from the knitter's shoulder and dispensing yarn. - The yarn-carrying collar portion may include threads, latches or simply be sized to snugly fit in the base portion 110 (alternatively, the yarn-carrying
portion 102 may connect directly to thebase portion 110, omitting the collar portion). The yarn-carrying collar portion may be affixed to the yarn-carryingportion 102 in any of a variety of known manners. - The yarn-carrying collar portion may also be sized to fit snuggly in standard or non-standard drink holders in vehicles, trains, planes, etc. This enables the knitter to use the yarn-carrying and dispensing
apparatus 100 and knit while traveling on such. - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , theembodiment 100 of the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus shown includes abase portion 110. Thebase portion 110 is typically weighted and with a flat bottom so that the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus can easily and securely sit on a surface, such as a table or a knitters lap. Thebase portion 110 is typically weighted substantially enough to hold the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus in place when yarn is dispensed from the yarn-carryingportion 102. Accordingly, thebase portion 110 may be made from glass or other such substantially heavy material to hold the yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus in place. Further thebase portion 110 may contain storage space such that a knitter can store knitting equipment. - The
base portion 110 and the ball portion 102 (the yarn-carrying portion) are typically designed to easily come apart so that the knitter may travel with just the yarn-carryingportion 102, or separately carry both. - An
insert 200 may be placed within the yarn-carryingportion 102. As depicted inFIG. 2 , theinsert 200 is preferably disc-shape and, as will be discussed in reference toFIG. 3 , the outer edge of theinsert 200 may be the same shape and size as the inside of thebottom portion 102 b such that theinsert 200 fits snuggly within thebottom portion 102 b of the yarn-carryingportion 102. A mechanism, such as a latch or hook, may also be installed to the inner part of thebottom portion 102 b, to secure the insert in place and prevent it from moving inside of the yarn-carryingportion 102. Plastic is a useful material for theinsert 200, as it is lightweight and easily obtainable, but other materials may be used such as glass, cardboard, or metals. Preferably the insert includes a plurality of regions (e.g. 202 a and 202 b inFIG. 2 ), each region may be sized such that a large unused ball of yarn may fit snuggly within each region. The outer edges of each region may be elevated. This enables each region to be bowl shaped, such that a ball of yarn may naturally sit within it. For example, as depicted inFIG. 2 , along the edges of the tworegions insert 200 may have any number of regions to accommodate the needs of the knitter. - As shown on
FIG. 2 , the regions in theinsert 200 may be separated by anelevated wall 204 formed along, the spine, or the boundary between the two regions of the insert. The elevated wall may extend higher than the elevated outer edges of each region. For example, as depicted inFIG. 2 , theinsert 200 is separated byelevated wall 204 that extends higher than the outer edges of each region. Theelevated wall 204 is positioned along the boundary of the two regions,region 202 a andregion 202 b. Preferably theelevated wall 204 may include aruler 205, or measuring marks, on one or both sides of theelevated wall 204, facing one or both of the regions. Such aruler 205 may display units of measure, such as inches or centimeters, in order to advantageously enable quick measuring of yarn or other knitting materials. - As depicted in
FIG. 3A , the insert may fit snuggly within thebottom portion 102 b such a plethora of balls of yarn may be contained within each region, (e.g. 202 a and 202 b) within the yarn-carryingportion 102 on theinsert 200. The yarn dispensing holes oropenings 106, will be positioned such that a yarn may exit or dispense from either region (202 a or 202 b) simultaneously. This configuration afford the knitter greater flexibility. Additionally, as shown inFIG. 3A , there may be acavity 302 beneath theinsert 200 and thebottom portion 102 b, as thecavity 302 lies within theyarn carrying portion 102. Such acavity 302 may also be utilized for storing needles or other knitting materials.FIG. 3B illustrates a yarn-carrying portion containing an insert, but not any balls of yarn. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate different views of the same embodiment of yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of the current invention. As shown inFIG. 4A , where there are no yarn dispensing holes provided along the joining of thetop portion 102 a and thebottom portion 102 b, yarn may be threaded from a ball of yarn sitting on the inside of the yarn-carrying portion through theneedle openings 107.Needle openings 107 provided in thetop portion 102 a of the yarn-carrying portion is further illustrated inFIG. 6 . - The yarn-carrying top and
bottom portions FIGS. 5A and 5B . Such lock system enables the top portion 102A to snap into the bottom portion 102B. The locking apparatus may be molded, or inserted into the top and bottom portions. The edge of thebottom portion 102 b is indented in the lock apparatus, so the edge of the top portion 102A can fit within the indentation if the two portions are closed together with sufficient pressure. Once the top portion is locked into the bottom portion, a protruding region of the bottom portion can be pulled outward in order to release the top portion. This enables the top and bottom portion to be unlocked and for the yarn carrying portion to be opened as to, for example, allow balls of yarn to be inserted into the yarn carrying portion. The lock system may also comprise a latch, hook, or any other mechanism capable of securing the yarn-carryingportions -
FIG. 7 shows a carryingstrap 71 which may be connected to the yarn-carrying portion. The carryingstrap 71 may be composed of plastic, polyester, or any suitable material. The strap may connect to groves in the outer surface of the yarn-carrying portion, and may include a ruler or measurement markings for making it easier for the knitter to gauge his or her measurements when knitting. When the yarn-carrying portion is detached from the base portion (110 as shown inFIG. 1 ), the carryingstrap 71 enables a knitter to freely move about with the yarn-carrying portion. - The terms and descriptions used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (20)
1. A yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus, comprising
a substantially hollow yarn-carrying portion that accommodates at least one ball of yarn, the yarn-carrying portion having a top portion, and bottom portion, wherein the top portion and bottom portion are connected to each other by one of a joint or a hinge;
a disk shaped removable insert adapted to fit inside the yarn-carrying portion, the removable insert having a dividing wall formed on a surface of the removable insert, so that at least one ball of yarn can sit on the surface of the removable insert on either side of the dividing wall; and
an annular shaped collar portion, the collar portion adapted to be removably secured to a base portion for allowing the yarn-carrying portion to sit on a surface.
2. A yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the yarn-carrying portion includes one or more yarn dispensing holes through which the yarn is dispensed from the yarn-carrying portion.
3. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circumference of the removable insert is specified so that the removable insert fits securely along the inner circumference of the bottom portion when placed in the yarn-carrying portion.
4. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the yarn-carrying portion further comprises a storage cavity positioned beneath the removable insert and the bottom portion when the removable insert is fitted securely in the yarn-carrying portion.
5. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the top portion includes a plurality of needle openings, so that yarn may dispense from a ball of yarn sitting within the yarn-carrying portion through the needle openings.
6. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein an outer surface of the top portion displays a needle size corresponding to each of the plurality of needle openings.
7. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the displayed size of the plurality of needle openings correspond to one of a contemporary U.S. Size, a contemporary U.K./U.S. Metric Range, or a European Metric Range
8. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of needle openings are arranged along a circular line surrounding an upper curvature of the top portion.
9. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of needle openings are ordered from smallest to largest in diameter along the circular line.
10. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the one or more yarn dispensing holes are formed in between the joining of the top portion and bottom portion.
11. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the removable insert includes one or more regions depressed into the surface of the removable insert, so that a ball of yarn may sit securely within each region.
12. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a ruler is formed on the dividing wall.
13. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a plurality of yarn dispensing holes are aligned to each side of the dividing wall of the removable insert when the removable insert sits securely in the yarn-carrying portion, so that yarn may dispense yarn from a ball of yarn sitting on either side of the dividing wall.
14. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 13 , wherein at least two of the plurality of yarn dispensing holes are of a different circumference.
15. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are secured by a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism prevents the top and bottom portion from opening when sufficient pressure is applied to the top and bottom portions toward one another.
16. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the yarn-carrying portion is an oval shaped.
17. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the yarn-carrying portion is eight inches long and six inches wide.
18. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the yarn-carrying portion is made of one of plastic, glass, cardboard, and metal.
19. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the one or more yarn-dispensing holes enables the yarn to be dispensed at different angles and positions from the yarn-carrying portion, and wherein the one or more yarn-dispensing holes are of large enough diameter to allow the yarn to easily pass through without significant resistance.
20. The yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a carrying strap, wherein the carrying strap contains ruler markings.
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