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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7823522 | Fabric having a removable guide The use of guide line to form a grid in the cross stitch fabric corresponding to the grid in a cross stitch pattern to facilitate the cross stitching process, after which the guide line can be easily removed. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7762203 | Discrimination medium and article having the same An embroidery 202 is formed by sewing a polarizing fiber onto a suitable cloth 201. The polarizing fiber is composed of a polymer to which a polarization developing material is added and which is stretched after spinning. The embroidery 202 has ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7430975 | Method of providing an adorned article and an adorned article made using the method A method including the steps of: providing an article having an exposed surface defined by at least one substrate layer; providing at least a first adornment on the substrate layer, so that the article has a first appearance and to meet an actual or anticipated dema... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7421961 | Fabric having a removable monofilament guide The use of monofilament line to form a grid in the cross stitch fabric corresponding to the grid in a cross stitch pattern to facilitate the cross stitching process, after which the monofilament line can be easily removed by pulling from either end. The monofilament... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7360561 | Fabric for embroidering with removable delimitation The present invention patent refers to a fabric for embroidering with removable delimitation that aims at simplifying and making the embroiderers' work easier, featuring a delimitation that consists of a yarn or filament in a different color from that of the remaini... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7237498 | Method of providing an adorned article and an adorned article made using the method A method of providing an article to meet an actual or anticipated demand including the steps of: providing an article having an exposed surface defined by at least one substrate layer; tack stitching a first adornment layer fixedly to the at least one substrate laye... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7212880 | Embroidery data processing device and computer program product The invention presents an embroidery data processing device and a computer program product capable of easily forming images of finished state of applique even if the fabric for applique is a pattern fabric. A selected fabric image of fabric for applique is displayed... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7065987 | Hand crafted afghan incorporating personalized or commemorative indicia and method of fabricating same Disclosed herein is an afghan incorporating personalized or commemorative indicia and a method for constructing the afghan. The individual pieces of the afghan incorporate the characters and symbols of the indicia at the point of fabrication so that the afghan is co... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6986929 | Composite preform structural panel having electrically conductive stitching A structural panel comprised of a composite preform having an electrically conductive stitching. The stitching forms an electrically conductive grid-like network on the structural panel to better dissipate electrical energy received in a lightning strike throughout ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6925947 | Process and configuration of multilayer protruding embroidery A multilayer protruding embroidery process including the steps of laying and affixing a first filler on an embroidery background element; entirely wrapping up an embroidery portion of the first filler and the embroidering background element with a plurality of first... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6883449 | Process and components for applying appliques A process and components for applying appliqués to create garments and other items having a vintage appearance is presented. The process utilizes originally cut appliqués having perforations and pull tabs for removing portions of the appliqué to create a resultin... | 04/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6423165 | Method of making convexities and/or concavities on cloths of a garment A method for forming convexities and/or concavities on cloths for a garment at almost entire portions of the garment or any desired portion of the garment without any substantial limitation from a design point of view. The method for forming a garment hav... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6413091 | Creative stitchery success strips A set often embroidery stitch pattern transfer marking strips each constructed of flat, bendable, clear see-through plastic with resiliency assuring its continued integrity, rectangular in shape, the size of which fits in the hand having there-on two diff... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6321672 | Sublimation embroidery A three dimensional embroidered pattern is sewn into a fabric using polyester monochromatic thread that is selected to take up a dye applied thereto. After the pattern is sewn into the fabric, a pattern comprised of sublimatable dyes is applied to a sheet... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6263817 | Embroidery auxiliary member, and embroidery method and embroidery product using the member The present invention provides an embroidery auxiliary member that is superimposed on a base fabric, embroidered together with the base fabric by embroidery yarn, and thereafter removed. The embroidery auxiliary member is made of a tetrachloroethylene sol... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6263814 | Strip of material with splices and products formed therefrom A package of a continuous strip of material includes a plurality of parallel side by side stacks each containing a length of the strip which is folded back and forth such that each folded portion of the stack is folded relative to the next portion about a... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6199495 | Method and apparatus for sewing and cutting layered cloth A method and apparatus for sewing and cutting layered cloth wherein a sewing guide formed of at least semi-rigid, compliant material is used to guide the stitching of parallel lines to create channels within which the sewing guide is placed to act as a cu... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6194044 | Emblem for embroidery stitching to a substrate and method An emblem for embroidery stitching directly to a substrate is disclosed which provides an emblem which can be readily embroidered. The emblem includes a fabric layer with a thermoplastic adhesive coating one side of the fabric layer and a pressure sensiti... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6173666 | Device for receiving needlepoint embroidery material A device for receiving needlepoint embroidery includes a base, which includes a first layer of an elastic material, and a second layer of an elastic material underlying and coupled to the first layer. The second layer is thicker than the first layer to su... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6164228 | Process and configuration of protruding embroidery A protruding embroidery process which is specially adapted for mass production includes the following steps. Lay and affix a filler by adhering or sewing on an embroidering background element, in which the filler has an even thickness and a size larger th... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6158055 | Cap with protrusive effect A cap with protrusive effect that can effectively display letters or diagrams of logos, emblems, etc. in a three dimensional fashion. The headwear includes a multi-panel crown, and a crown front portion consisting of two fabric pieces or two fabric pieces... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6101962 | Machine shadow embroidery and method Shadow work embroidery designs which can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs at least two layers of material, an outer layer (8) of fabric which allows color to ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5974997 | Clothing article having a trimmed applique and method for making the same A decorative article and method for making an article is provided, the article having a base material, a decorative material covering a portion of the base material, and a trim material secured to the base material and the decorative material. The trim ma... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5947044 | Process and configuration of protruding embroidery A protruding embroidery process which is specially adapted for mass production includes the following steps. Lay and affix a filler on an embroidering background element, in which the filler is made of a kind of material that shrinks under a predetermined... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5899160 | Puff quilt square maker and method for using A puff quilt square maker and method for fabricating a puff quilt square for use in fabricating a quilt or other similar article, such as a child's book, clothing, or decorative article. The puff quilt square maker is used to fabricate puffs in quitting o... | 05/04/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5832854 | Protruding embroidery process A protruding embroidery process includes the following steps. Lay and fix a flat filler having an even thickness of not more than 4.5 mm and a size larger than the contour size of a desired embroidering figure on an embroidering background so as to cover ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5817393 | Pre-sewn emblem and method A simplified assembly for a multi-colored emblem that includes a non-woven base layer which outlines the emblem. The non-woven base layer extends beyond the embroidered fabric layer and provides an emblem with a non-fraying border.... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5715767 | Ribbon embroidery applique and method A ribbon embroidery applique is formed by stitching silk ribbon through a fabric backing. Stitches appearing on the front side of the backing create a pattern. The stitches and the backing are stabilized by applying a layer of glue to the rear of the back... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5706749 | Method for producing a leather article and leather article thereby obtained A method is disclosed wherein a pattern is drawn on a template (1), and separate leather components (3) are prepared such that their outlines match the elements (2) of the motif. Each of the various components (3) is joined to the adjacent component at th... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5531176 | Method of making an applique A method for making applique elements without the need for a light box, and without the need for tracing outlines of the applique elements onto the applique fabric materials. A pre-printed paper sheet is provided having outlines of the applique elements p... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5445092 | Crochet stitch which simulates a whip stitch Overedge crochet stitching provides a whip stitch appearance on both sides of a fabric. Each stitch has (a) two contiguous legs of thread on the upper surface of the fabric, extending from a needle hole to the edge of the fabric; and (b) two contiguous le... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5403644 | Frayless natural fabric A fabric to be utilized in making a textile product is prepared in the steps comprising: embroidering a natural fabric along the predetermined cutting line and/or patterns with thermofusing fibers; and melt cutting and/or pressingly welding along said emb... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5399410 | Sheet for embroidered picture A sheet for embroidered picture includes a sheet-like base 1 made of paper such as synthetic paper or thick paper. Perforations 0.4-1.5 mm in inside hole diameter are formed in matrix form at least a part of the sheet-like base 1. From the sheet-like base... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5241919 | Applique including chenille, backing, polymer film, and stitching An applique design is produced on a garment or other fabric article by providing chenille material having a fabric base and a plurality of cut or looped threads extending from an upper surface of a fabric base and applying a flexible backing material to a... | 09/07/1993 |
