Sewing – Special machines – Embroidering
Patent
1998-07-31
1999-10-19
Izaguirre, Ismael
Sewing
Special machines
Embroidering
D05C 904
Patent
active
059670673
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for securing embroidery hoops to a hooping work surface without requiring substantial movement of the hoops with respect to the work surface during attachment and detachment operations. The apparatus preferably includes a body having a ledge defined by a recessed lower surface beneath the ledge, a lip running along the upper edge of the ledge, and a groove running alongside the lip on the upper edge of the ledge. Preferably, the recessed lower surface has an abutment surface which is in the form of a step. The ledge preferably fits in a conventional hoop attachment device between a wedge and a flat lower surface (facing the wedge) of the hoop attachment device. The wedge of the conventional hoop attachment device preferably fits within the groove of the body, while the flat lower surface of the conventional hoop attachment device preferably fits within and abuts against the abutment surface of the body. Positioned in this manner within the conventional hoop attachment device, the hoop is secured against movement during hooping operations. To attach and detach the hoop within the conventional hoop attachment device with minimal movement of the hoop relative to the work surface, the hoop is swung down or up, respectively, through a small angle with respect to the body, thereby placing or removing, respectively, the flat lower surface of the conventional hoop attachment device into abutting relationship with the abutment surface of the body.
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Izaguirre Ismael
Letter Perfect, Inc.
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