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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087368 | Indicia and method for piercing patchwork quilts A series of pattern indicia are detachably affixable to multiple blocks of fabric in accordance with a formatting sequence that encodes an overall decorative pattern of a patchwork quilt top. A method of piecing the blocks to form the quilt top uses the pattern indi... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8074591 | Embroidery using soluble thread A manufacturing process and resultant medical devices and components thereof wherein one or more individual laces (12) is placed within an embroidered structure (10) using an automated process allowing for the manufacture of embroidered surgical implan... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7946236 | Using zigzags to create three-dimensional embroidered structures An embroidery process allowing for extra lengths of stitched thread pairs to be laid down in a zigzag pattern while embroidering on a dissolvable substrate such that when the substrate is removed, the extra length allows the two-dimensional embroidered structure to ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7942104 | 3-dimensional embroidery structures via tension shaping An embroidery process allowing for a three-dimensional shape to be embroidered in two dimensions, allowing for the cost effective and repeatable manufacturing required for use in surgically implanted medical devices. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7467593 | Embroidered emblem for securing to a first fabric An embroidered emblem for securing to a first fabric is comprised of a fabric base having a front surface and a rear surface. The fabric base is made of the same or substantially the same material as the first fabric and has the same or substantially the same weave ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7386361 | Embroidery data creation device, embroidery data creation method, and embroidery data creation program Coordinates and a pen-stroke strength are input from a stylus. A section between the input coordinates is interpolated and needle fall points are determined such that the stitch width varies in accordance with the pen-stroke strength. Moreover, the stitch angle and ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7359760 | Data processing device and data processing method A data processing device processes embroidery data for a sewing machine capable of embroidering and print data for a printer that prints a pattern on at least a portion of an embroidery formed by the sewing machine. The data processing device includes an embroidery ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7313457 | Embroidery data editor that displays usable embroidery frame A pattern selecting portion selects a desired embroidery pattern from a plurality of embroidery patterns. A pattern editing portion edits the embroidery pattern displayed on the display. A first determining portion determines, before the selected embroidery pattern ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308861 | Manufacturing method of embroidery having a pile structure A manufacturing method of embroidery having a pile structure which may be performed by a general embroidering machine is disclosed. The method is accomplished by providing a base fabric, a first sheet having a predetermined thickness, and a second sheet in order, an... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7255052 | Embroidery frame An embroidery frame provided with an upper frame, a lower frame that clamps a workpiece cloth with the upper frame, a hinge openably linking the upper and lower frames, a clamping unit that presses the upper frame to the lower frame, an auxiliary frame which is fitt... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7194967 | Embroidery patch placement holder The present invention provides a placement holder for embroidering patches. The placement holder fits inside an embroidery hoop for use in an automated embroidery machine and contains a cutout section in the shape of the patch. The patch is placed inside the cutout ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194970 | Eight-point star and method of making A method of forming a fabric block that depicts an eight-point star by using only square-shaped and rectangular-shaped pieces of fabric. A square-shaped piece of fabric is sewn to a first rectangular-shaped piece of fabric and this combination is sewn to a second re... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178256 | Hoop angle finder An angle finder tool for use with embroidery machines, wherein the tool enables accurate angle measurements to be determined so that the embroidery machine may properly orient the design onto the fabric during the embroidery process. The angle finder tool includes a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140312 | Device, system and method for embroidering and printing on fabric There is provided an inkjet printing device for performing a printing operation on fabric by use of an embroidery frame which is also used by a sewing machine to form an embroidery pattern on fabric. The inkjet printing device is provided with an inkjet head that ej... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7104208 | Hardanger machine embroidery and method Hardanger embroidery designs, which can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs a layer of fabric 11 and a layer of removable stabilizer 12. A wingneedle stitches... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100523 | Embroidery frame for caps An embroidery frame for a cap includes a cap support having a pair of side walls capable of being disposed at both sides of a cylinder bed so that the side walls are parallel to a direction of extension of the cylinder bed, a pair of body supports mounted on the upp... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7011030 | Attachment method and arrangement for softgood logo patch A logo patch arrangement for a piece of garment includes a background patch made of non-fabric materials, an affixing element, and a logo patch. The logo patch is overlapped on the affixing element to cover the affixing element, wherein the affixing element is hidde... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011034 | Embroidered patch and manufacturing method thereof An embroidered patch and manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The method is performed by providing a filler, embroidering the desired embroidering figure on the filler to entirely wrap up an embroidering portion of the filler. During embroidering, a periphery ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994044 | Embroidered patch and manufacturing method therefor In manufacturing embroidered patch attached to the apparel like cap, bag, clothes and others, the present invention makes it possible to reduce the process and to improve the productivity amazingly. The embroidered patch and the manufacturing method thereof a... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957614 | System, apparatus, and method for integrating screen printing and embroidery on a garment while mounted in a single hoop A system, apparatus and method of screen printing and embroidering a workpiece in a single workpiece holder is disclosed. The workpiece is secured in a hoop that is interchangeably mountable to a screen printing machine and an automated embroidery machine. The hoop ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948438 | Sewing machine Disclosed is a sewing machine having a pattern selecting device including a pattern selecting dial and an electronic indicator for indicating a pattern selected by the pattern selecting device. More particularly, the pattern selecting device includes a mode switch | 09/27/2005 |
| 6886480 | Method of constructing a pocket on a garment and a method of embroidering a pocket on a garment A method of constructing a patch pocket on a garment. A flap is initially cut in the outer surface of the garment at the desired pocket location. Preferably, the flap is generally U-shaped. A pocket lining is attached to the flap and together the flap and pocket lin... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6832569 | Combined screenprint and embroidering method and apparatus An apparatus and method for supporting and transferring a material between a screenprint machine and an embroidery machine without having to remove the material before the designs are complete. The apparatus and method maintain the alignment of the area on the mater... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6708632 | Fabric tensioning device for sewing machine The present invention provides a fabric tensing device for stretching fabric on a sewing machine. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705867 | Three-dimensional needlepoint canvas The present invention relates to closed three-dimensional needlepoint canvases. Each of the canvases of the present invention is made from two interconnectable perforated shells. In various embodiments, interchangeable shells of different shapes are provided which c... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6691631 | Transparent template for facilitating embroidery alignment using a support frame of a sewing machine An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at le... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6640735 | Embroidering method In a time-saving machine embroidering method, an auxiliary frame, having clamped therein an auxiliary backing material, is placed in the frame of an embroidering machine. A motif is then embroidered onto the auxiliary backing material, and the auxiliary f... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6443081 | Applique art kit assembly and method of creating an applique art object The applique assembly kit incorporates pressure sensitive self-adhesive reusable pre-cut, pre-printed vinyl applique templates stored on a silicone-coated support member plus a clear pre-printed overlay(s) member for placement. Said templates are peeled f... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6390001 | Holder for sewing articles A holder for holding sewing articles, such as stockings and socks includes a formed wire device having opposed generally parallel, spaced apart tines, the distal ends of which are covered with soft polymer tips for engaging a portion of an article to be s... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6374760 | Cap frame drive assembly and method A cap frame drive assembly and method provides for a quick and easy setup for embroidering, sewing or stitching on curved articles such as baseball caps. The preferred form of the cap frame drive assembly utilizes a pair of cam mechanisms to affix the dri... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6321669 | Threadless embroidery method A threadless embroidery method for textile products and the like, includes the steps of forming a design in a mirror-like fashion on a fabric material, applying a threadless embroidery needle to the reverse side of the fabric material and moving the threa... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6250239 | Embroidered fabric support and method An apparatus is provided for supporting fabric placed in a frame attached to an embroidery machine to relieve the weight of the fabric and allow the embroidery frame to move under the embroidery needle, the apparatus including a pair of lightweight, slida... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6240863 | Embroidery machine mounting frame apparatus and method The invention is a mounting frame 20 configured and arranged for positioning a workpiece 22 in an automated computerized embroidery machine 24. The mounting frame 20 is provided to replace the prior art hoop frame system. The mounting frame 24 supports a ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6240864 | Transparent template for facilitating embroidery alignment using a support frame of a sewing machine An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at le... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6227129 | Adapter plate for embroidering machine and method of embroidering An adapter plate for a computer-controlled embroidering machine which allows the use of the embroidering machine for both embroidering flat and tubular goods and caps without removing the cap driver. The adapter plate is attached to the X-axis drive syste... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6198983 | Table-driven software architecture for a stitching system Native code for a CNC stitching machine is generated by generating a geometry model of a preform; generating tool paths from the geometry model, the tool paths including stitching instructions for making stitches; and generating additional instructions in... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6148247 | Embroidery machine control A computer is operated to generate stitch data relating to an embroidery design. In the method of the invention, parameters of elements of the design are entered in the memory of the computer, said parameters being standard parameters for embroidering the... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6051090 | Method of stitching a sewable material and a sheet material usable in performing the method A method of stitching a sewable material, which method includes the steps of: providing a support with a surface; providing a first sheet material with first and second sides; adhering the first side of the first sheet material to the surface of the suppo... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5878681 | Embroiderer transfer An embroidery method for transferring or securing one or more embroidery designs onto an article. A design-bearing embroiderer is produced by forming at least one design on a base material of suitable density and heat solubility, backing up the base mater... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5842429 | Embroidery hoop support apparatus A hoop support attachment for a computerized embroidery sewing machine for adaptation to existing embroidery machines of a particular type not normally designed for tubular good embroidery and thereby improving sewing quality when used to embroidery desig... | 12/01/1998 |
