The independent movements of the needles are actuated by means other than cams having a plow action directly on the needle butts to cause reciprocation of the same in the needle grooves or on butts on members or jacks that move in the needle grooves and with the needles in the movements of the same. Also includes machines having special means for
operating other needles than the ordinary single-ended pivoted- latch or spring-beard needles.
