Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
112475170 |
Stitch forming
| 58 |
112475080 |
On specified product
| 43 |
112475040 |
Workpiece manipulation other than straight line feeding
| 6 |
112475140 |
Attaching fastener | 2 |
20150361605 | SUPPORT GUIDE FOR MAKING DECK SEAMS AND FRENCH SEAMS WITH SLIDE FASTENER - Disclosed is a support guide for sewing a decorative topstitch on a seam with a slide fastener, the support guide including a first top surface; and a second top surface, the first top surface coplanar with the second top surface and spaced apart from the second top surface by a distance sized to accept the slide fastener. | 12-17-2015 |
20100058965 | Method of Fasten Threads at Buttons and Means for Making the Same - The present invention relates to a method to, using self-vulcanizing material in the form of a narrow tape or thread ( | 03-11-2010 |
112475020 |
Material sensing | 2 |
20120222603 | AUTOMATED FLANGING MACHINE - An automated flanging machine is provided. More specifically, a machine for automatically sewing a flange onto a work panel having a consistent corner radius and a straight edge is provided. The machine has a table adapted to support a work panel, a sewing head mounted directly adjacent to the table for performing a sewing operation on the work panel, a turning arm mounted adjacent to the table, and a rear conveyor for selectively moving the work panel on the table. The table may include a corner pivot mechanism for stabilizing the panel while the turning arm turns the panel 90 degree relative to an initial position, and for maintaining a consistent corner radius for sewing. The machine may also include a rear material guide and encoding arm for measuring the progression of the work panel as it is sewn along a side by the sewing head. | 09-06-2012 |
20120312213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STITCHING USING A MOVABLE SENSOR - A device controls the speed of needle movement in a sewing machine and thus the stitch length based upon the movement of a motion detection device relative to a reference surface. The formation of stitches by the sewing machine is controlled by detected changes in position of the detection device relative to the reference surface in connection with a predetermined stitch length setting and starting speed, set on either the detection device, an adapter or as part of the sewing machine control. The detection device may move together with the article being sewn while the sewing machine and reference surface remain stationary, or the detection device may move with the sewing machine while the article that is being sewn and reference surface remain stationary. | 12-13-2012 |
Entries |
Document | Title | Date |
20100313806 | PLACEMENT DEVICE FOR PLACING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS ON A TEXTILE OR NON-TEXTILE SHEET MATERIAL - A placement device ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110030598 | Pump Pocket - A dual access pocket for supporting and/or storing medical devices such as insulin pumps and portable defibrillation devices and methods of manufacturing a garment including same. The garment into which the dual access pocket is sewn includes one or more front panel or panels, each of which have an outside surface and an inside surface. The dual access pocket has one or two openings secured on the inside surface of the front panel of the garment, wherein one of said openings is located internal to said front panel of the garment and one of said openings is in communication with a slit through the front panel to provide external access to said dual access pocket. The dual access pocket is therefore accessible from the inside of the garment and the outside of the garment. | 02-10-2011 |
20110162567 | Pin moor - A moor or anchor for pins, needles, or other sewing implements, comprising a moor having a first end and a second end, the first and the second end are connected by a central portion which may be curved, whereby the moor can be positioned on a surface and receive a pin, needle, or other sewing implement to anchor a piece of fabric to the surface. The surface may be fabric, cloth, vinyl, plastic, or any other flexible material. The moor may be configured in various shapes and include curved portions and planar surfaces. A method for using the moor to secure and position pins and other sewing implements to surfaces such as fabric or other flexible material is also disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
20110185958 | SEWING MACHINE WITH AN ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - A sewing machine ( | 08-04-2011 |
20120055386 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FREEHAND AND REALTIME QUILTING WITH A COMPUTER-CONTROLLED QUILTING MACHINE - A computer-controlled quilting machine uses a hand held stylus to create the patterns which are sewn into a quilt. The machine can quilt in real time, following the movement of the stylus as a user traces any desired object or design. The machine allows a user to easily sew a desired pattern into a quilt, and also provides greater access to quilting to those persons who are unable to operate other types of quilting machines, while retaining much of the appeal of hand quilting. | 03-08-2012 |
20120085274 | TOP FEEDER FOR A SEWING MACHINE - A top feeder arrangement for a sewing machine provided with a processor for controlling stitches sewn on a cloth, wherein the sewing machine has a sewing machine head which comprises a needle mechanism with a needle bar ( | 04-12-2012 |
20120234223 | SEWING BOBBIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF - A sewing bobbin assembly and method that provides access of a sewing machine, and particularly a bobbin in the sewing machine, to a larger supply of thread with automatic reloading of the bobbin during use thereof. | 09-20-2012 |
20130055941 | Methods and Apparatuses for Assembly of a Pericardial Prosthetic Heart Valve - A method of assembling a prosthetic valve using sheets of material, such as pericardium material, polymer or bioengineered film, or other material. The method provides an accurate and repeatable system of making pericardial valves in which sheets or pieces of material are held securely in place relative to each other throughout the steps of assembling the valve. In addition, methods of the present invention include maintaining consistent alignment of the fixtures and pericardium material throughout the valve assembly process and utilize features that make the tooling components easy to assemble and handle. Certain aspects of the invention can be used to help establish a repeatable sewing and cutting technique for creating a pattern shape for valve leaflets, establishing stitch lengths, and determining the exact placement of stitches. | 03-07-2013 |
20130228109 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED SEGMENTAL SEWING OF OVER-SIZED SEWING PATTERN - A method and apparatus for automated assisted sewing of an oversized, digitized sewing pattern, using a fabric retention mechanism and an automated sewing machine positioning mechanism. The sewing machine positioning mechanism is controlled by an actuator and provides for two dimensional positioning of a sewing machine with respect to the fabric retention mechanism. The oversized sewing pattern is segmented into pattern segments and the pattern segments are sewed sequentially in accordance with a selected order, with the fabric being repositioned after each segment is sewed. Cut points for pattern lines on the border of each pattern segment are matched by start points on the adjacent border of a subsequently sewed, adjacent pattern segment. A pattern program adjusts the pattern lines of each subsequently sewed segment to provide for continuity and alignment of the pattern lines which cross the borders between pattern segments. | 09-05-2013 |
20130247806 | Hoop Docking Apparatuses And Methods - Hoop docking apparatuses and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substantially planar hoop dock having a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side of the hoop dock forms a docking recess shaped to approximately contour a portion of an embroidery hoop. The docking recess is operable to receive at least a portion of the embroidery hoop. | 09-26-2013 |
20140158035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING THREAD FROM AN ENTRAINING AIR FLOW - A system and method for capturing thread from an entraining aft flow is provided, wherein the entraining airflow is selectively created in response to a location of the user relative to the device. The entraining airflow is sufficient to entrain an anticipated length of the thread, wherein the entraining airflow then passes through a grill. The grill shape, the airflow rate and the airflow velocity are selected to retain the entrained thread on the grill. The airflow is then terminated without requiring user intervention. Upon retention of a number of threads on the grill, the grill is separated from the housing and the retained threads are simultaneously disposed of in a desired container. | 06-12-2014 |
20140261123 | VARIABLE TIMING SYSTEM OF A SEWING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ADJUSTING A TIMING OF SUCH A SYSTEM - A variable timing system for a sewing machine is provided comprising a shuttle hook having a hook tip, a first helical gear mounted on the shuttle hook, a lower shaft configured to rotate the shuttle hook in synchronization with a needle bar, and a second helical gear mounted on the lower shaft and capable of engaging with the first helical gear. In accordance with embodiments, at least one of the helical gears is axially movable. The variable timing system may comprise a control device configured to generate a control signal representative of a current sewing situation. A drive force mechanism may receive the control signal and in response, transmit axial movement to the axially moveable helical gear to move the gear into proper position relative to a threaded needle of the sewing machine. | 09-18-2014 |
20140360418 | Hem Hook Bustlers - This invention comprises a device designed to enable a temporary solution to holding of fabric or materials. The device includes a clipping device with teeth that will snap onto the outermost layer of material. This clip is then attached to the middle section which is a piece of elastic which can vary in length from 1″-12″ to allow for the flexibility of the item as to not cause damage to the material when tension is applied. The elastic is then attached to a hook that will then pierce the fabric and hook it up to the desired length pr position. The hook can vary in size determined by the type of material used to hold. | 12-11-2014 |
20150040811 | QUILTED PATTERN INPUT DIGITIZING FRAME - A digitizer is operably coupled to a quilting machine controller, wherein an operator can input free hand or traced patterns for regulating operation of a sewing head. The digitizer can be an X-Y encoder wherein the encoder includes a transparent or translucent sensing zone which provides for the operator to input a pattern while simultaneously viewing a portion of a textile, which can itself include a pattern. | 02-12-2015 |