Embroidery workpiece holding device
US10711379B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C9/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved embroidery hoop is provided. The hoop includes a closed outer loop having a receiving groove in an inner perimeter surface. The receiving groove cooperates with and receives a retaining loop according to a predetermined fit appropriate for holding a fabric workpiece. The outer loop is rigid while the inner retaining loop is sufficiently flexible to be fitted by hand in the receiving groove. The embroidery hoop may optionally include a pull tab for assisting a user in removing the retaining loop from the receiving groove. Moreover, the outer perimeter of the outer loop has a geometry that is arbitrary and independent of the geometry of the receiving groove and retaining loop. Accordingly, the outer loop may comprise fanciful designs.
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