US3750312A
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Leg-stabilized embroidery hoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-30
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved embroidery hoop structure of a type having inner and outer hoops adapted to be placed in concentric relation to clamp a piece of textile work therebetween. The inner hoop is interconnected to one end of a pivotally mounted link supported on a vertically disposed shaft, the lower end of the shaft in turn being supported from an upper surface of a horizontally disposed table. Extending from a lower surface of the table is a vertically oriented stabilizing member or fin adapted to be clamped between the knees of seated user as the lower surface of the table rests upon the lap.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:34
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C1/00; D05C1/02; D05C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Embroidery hoop structure comprising a base element, a vertical support element, and a hoop element; said base element including a generally horizontally disposed table having upper and lower surfaces, and a vertically disposed planar stabilizing member rigidly fixed to and projecting downwardly from said lower surface; said vertical support element including a base member secured to an upper surface of said table, and having a vertically disposed bore, an elongated shaft adjustably positioned within said bore, and having a clevis at an upper end thereof; said hoop element including inner and outer rings, and a pivotally mounted link member interconnecting said inner ring and second clevis; said hoop structure being adapted to be supported upon the lap of a seated user with said stabilizing member positioned to be clamped between the knees of said user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Embroidery hoop structure comprising a base element, a vertical support element, and a hoop element; said base element including a generally horizontally disposed table having upper and lower surfaces, and a vertically disposed planar stabilizing member rigidly fixed to and projecting downwardly from said lower surface; said vertical support element including a base member secured to an upper surface of said table, and having a vertically disposed bore, an elongated shaft adjustably positioned within said bore, and having a clevis at an upper end thereof; said hoop element including inner and outer rings, and a pivotally mounted link member interconnecting said inner ring and second clevis; said hoop structure being adapted to be supported upon the lap of a seated user with said stabilizing member positioned to be clamped between the knees of said user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, including dovetail means for slidably engaging said stabilizing member with said table.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said vertical support element including a planar cork member for the storage of unused embroidery needles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |