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Hollow needle tufting apparatus and method

  • US 6,273,011 B1
  • Filed: 06/13/2000
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of tufting using a hollow needle having a cavity therein starting at a yarn inlet and ending at a yarn exit comprising:

  • supplying a plurality of yarns into the cavity of the needle;

    maintaining the plurality of yarns within the cavity of the needle; and

    feeding one of the plurality of yarns selectively out of the yarn exit.

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