US4239011A
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Needlepoint embroidering method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Patterns to be applied to a needlepoint design outlined on a canvas panel are first traced in stitch-length markings on a grid of the same mesh size as the canvas mesh size, delineated on a transparent sheet. This sheet is then laid over the canvas panel with its grid aligned with the threads of the panel and the pattern in the desired position thereon. Threads are then embroidered into the panel in alignment with traced pattern. Spacing of repeats of the pattern is effected by tracing at least two delineations of the pattern on the transparent sheet in their intended spacing.
Inventors
- 👤 Diane M. Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:14
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04G; D04G3/00; D04G3/02; D05; D05C; D05C17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of transferring a repetitive pattern from a source to a mesh fabric base including the steps of applying stitch length tracings of said pattern to a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of said transparent sheet with the mesh of said fabric base with the traced pattern overlying the location on the fabric base to which the pattern is to be transferred, and embroidering threads into the fabric base underlying the stitch length tracings on the transparent sheet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of transferring a repetitive pattern from a source to a mesh fabric base including the steps of applying stitch length tracings of said pattern to a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of said transparent sheet with the mesh of said fabric base with the traced pattern overlying the location on the fabric base to which the pattern is to be transferred, and embroidering threads into the fabric base underlying the stitch length tracings on the transparent sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1 in which at least two repeats of said pattern are applied by tracing to said transparent sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method according to claim 2 in which following embroidering of said two repeats of said pattern into the fabric base, the transparent sheet is repositioned so that one traced delineation of said pattern overlies a stitched representation of it on the canvas and a second traced delineation overlies an unstitched area of the fabric base.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
235 words
A method of transferring in stitches to a mesh fabric base a multicolor pattern in which each color is to be stitched in a different color and with a different pattern stitch, including the steps of providing a separate diagram on a grid background of the same mesh size as said fabric base, of stitch length delineations of those portions of the pattern to be stitched in each color, tracing the delineations from a first one of said diagrams onto a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of said transparent sheet with the mesh of said fabric base with the traced delineations overlying the location on the fabric base to which the pattern is to be transferred, embroidering threads of one color into the fabric base underlying the tracings on the transparent sheet, tracing the delineations from a second one of said diagrams onto a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of the transparent sheet carrying the tracing of the second of said diagrams with the mesh of said fabric base with said tracings in the desired relationship to the said embroidered threads, and embroidering threads of a contrasting color into the fabric base underlying the tracings of the second of said diagrams on the transparent sheet.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
235 words
A method of transferring in stitches to a mesh fabric base a multicolor pattern in which each color is to be stitched in a different color and with a different pattern stitch, including the steps of providing a separate diagram on a grid background of the same mesh size as said fabric base, of stitch length delineations of those portions of the pattern to be stitched in each color, tracing the delineations from a first one of said diagrams onto a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of said transparent sheet with the mesh of said fabric base with the traced delineations overlying the location on the fabric base to which the pattern is to be transferred, embroidering threads of one color into the fabric base underlying the tracings on the transparent sheet, tracing the delineations from a second one of said diagrams onto a transparent sheet which has delineated thereon a grid of the same mesh size as said fabric base, aligning the grid of the transparent sheet carrying the tracing of the second of said diagrams with the mesh of said fabric base with said tracings in the desired relationship to the said embroidered threads, and embroidering threads of a contrasting color into the fabric base underlying the tracings of the second of said diagrams on the transparent sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 4 in which at least one of said diagrams is of at least two delineations of those portions of the pattern to be stitched in one color.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |