CLASS 112, SEWING |
400 | PRODUCTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Product.
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401 | . Uniplanar sectional web, sheet, or layer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Product wherein panels* or longitudinally noncoextensive
sheets* are joined by stitching in edge-abutting or edge-overlapping
relation to form a web*, sheet* or layer*.
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402 | . Sewn web or sheet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Product comprising a web* or sheet* which
is embellished by - or in which layers* or components* thereof,
or added elements thereon, are joined, reinforced or held in position
by - a stitched strand* so disposed that it may have been
introduced into the product by an eyed needle (with or without the
cooperation of other sewing instrumentalities).
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403 | .. Including decomposable thread or component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product including a strand* or component* which,
as disclosed, may be removed from the web or sheet by dissolution
or disintegration.
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404 | .. Including feathers, beads, or reflective material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a plurality of horny epidermal outgrowths
which make up the outer covering or plumage of birds; aperture pellets;
or shiny platelets, strips or strands; are attached to the web or
sheet, directly or indirectly, by stitching.
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405 | .. With longitudinally non-coextensive super-imposed panel or sheet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a panel* or sheet* overlies and
is attached by stitching to a nonthickness surface of a base web
or sheet of greater length than the attached panel or sheet.
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406 | .. Including external fastener sewn thereto: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the web or sheet has means secured thereto
by a stitched thread for selectively attaching it to, and detaching
it from, a cooperating means on another web or sheet.
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407 | ... Hook and/or eye: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Product wherein the fastener is either an element curved
or bent to catch or hold to another element, or an element adapted
to be engaged by a curved or bent fastener element.
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408 | ... Button: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Product wherein the fastener is an article of any shape
(e.g., disc, knob) joined to the base web or sheet by stitching
and adapted to pass through a cooperating slit or loop.
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409 | .. Fringed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product provided with a plurality of individual strand portions*,
groups of strand portions (such as tassels) or strand-like loops
integral with or sewn to a web or sheet edge and freely dependent
or extending outwardly therefrom, the so formed fringe being coextensive
with said edge.
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410 | .. Tufted or looped surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a plurality of fibers*, strand portions*,
narrow strand-like strips* or groups of strands are attached
to the web or sheet by a stitching operation and extend outwardly
from a surface thereof; or wherein a component having outwardly
extenting fibers, strand portions, or strand-like strips, no matter
how provided, is embellished, reinforced, or joined to a base web
or sheet by a stitched strand.
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411 | ... With tufts or loops formed by floating strandlike portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Product wherein the strand-like portions forming the tufts or loops do not pass through the base web or sheet and are attached thereto by a sewing thread. | |
412 | .. Of strands or strand portions joined by sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the web or sheet consists of a layer of
strands* or strand portions* arranged side-by-side
and held together by stitching.
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413 | .. Elastic strand or component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product in which at least a portion of a web or sheet, or
in which a constituent strand* or sewing thread incorporated
in a web or sheet, possesses a relatively high degree of extensibility or
deformability longitudinally and/or transversely of the
web or sheet and the ability to resile from such extension or deformation
with substantially no permanent deformation.
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414 | ... Including non-planar component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Product in which a portion or element of the structure is
folded or pleated, or has a wavy, creped, crinkled, or embossed
surface.
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415 | .. Specific strand arrangement or relationship: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product in which the web or sheet, or a component thereof,
either (1) comprises significant claimed structure peculiar to one
of the textile making arts other than sewing or felting (e.g., weaving,
braiding, knitting), or (2) manifests a particular relation of the
stitching strand to the strands of a sewn fabric.
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416 | ... Knitted, netted, or knotted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Product in which the significant nonsewn textile structure
of the web or sheet, or at least one component thereof, comprises
either a plurality of courses of interlocked loops of strand material
or crossed strands which are tied at their junctions.
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417 | .. With strip, strand, or strand portion between layers or components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a narrow component, a strand*,
or a strand portion* lies either intermediate and in contact
with two parallel web components or within a fold of a web or component
and is held in place, in either instance, by stitching extending
through the components or layers.
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418 | .. With strip sewn in or over seam or over edge (e.g., welt or stay): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a relatively narrow width of material is
inserted in or overlies the sewn joint between adjacent components,
or is folded over an edge of the web sheet, or a component thereof,
and is secured thereto by stitching.
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419 | ... Channel-shaped edge binding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Product wherein the strip is folded longitudinally back
upon itself to form substantially parallel legs joined integrally
at the bend and extending over the edge of at least one web component.
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420 | .. Fibrous or particulate layer between other layers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a body of fibers (including paper or felt)
or particles is disposed in a layer intermediate two surface layers
of material differing in structure or composition from the intermediate
layer, with the fiber or particulate layer stitched to at least
one of the surface layers.
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421 | .. Including component of varying thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the nonthickness surfaces of a component
deviate substantially from parallelism.
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422 | .. Non-planar uniform-thickness material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a web sheet or component of uniform-thickness
material has its nonthickness surfaces* defined by other
than two parallel planes.
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423 | ... Bent flange or reverse fold at edge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Product wherein the nonplanarity is in the form of a marginal
portion of the web, sheet, or component folded to extend out of
the plane thereof or turned back on itself substantially 180° and maintained
in such condition, directly or indirectly, by stitching.
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424 | .... Including concealed or blind stitching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Product wherein stitches which join layers or components
in the zone of the fold are covered by a fold or layer of material
on at least one face of the web or sheet, with or without penetration
by the stitches of the inner surface of said covering fold or layer.
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425 | ..... Overedge or along offset fold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 424. Product wherein the concealed or blind stitching has portions
extending thickness-wise and outside the marginal extremity of one
or more layers of a web or sheet; or wherein
a reversely folded component is sewn to an adjacent face-contacting
component (or reversely folded layers of a web, sheet, or component
are sewn to each other) by concealed or blind stitching running
along or adjacent the fold margin of the folded component (or the
web or sheet), which margin is displaced inwardly from the edge
of the composite web or sheet.
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426 | .... Included in seam joining contiguous components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Product in which the reversely folded portion of a component
is located in the zone of stitching uniting such component to one
or more other components.
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427 | ... Pleated, tucked, or shirred: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Product wherein at least a portion of the web, sheet or
component has been folded back upon itself substantially 180°+ two
or more times in series, each succeeding fold of such portion being
made in a rotary directional sense opposite to that of the next
preceding fold so as to provide a series of offset portions in substantially
parallel relation; or wherein a longitudinally extending portion
of the web, sheet, or component has been gathered in regular or irregular
folds or crimps and is held in this condition by stitching.
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428 | ... Plural components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Product comprising two or more longitudinally coextensive
components* held together in a composite web or sheet by
stitching with at least one of the components being nonplanar.
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429 | .. Filamentary material or strandlike tape sewn to surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein a strand*, a narrow component which
functions in the assembly like a strand, part of a strand, or a
group of fibers, is disposed upon a base web or sheet which it does
not penetrate and is attached thereto by a sewn thread.
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430 | ... Interlooped floating strands or strand portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Product wherein a loop of a floating strand or strand-like
member passes through a loop of the same or another such strand
or member.
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431 | ... Around aperture (e.g., buttonhole): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Product wherein the floating strand, strand portion, or
strand-like member is included in a seam which extends along or
immediately adjacent the perimeter of a slit, or of a space from
which the substance of the base web or sheet has been removed or
omitted in its manufacture.
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432 | ... Connecting parallel straight lines of stitching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Product wherein the sewing thread(s) fastening the floating
strand or strand-like member to the base penetrate(s) the base at
intervals along two or more substantially straight equidistant lines
to provide two or more series of loops, and in which the floating
strand on strand-like member is interlooped with the loops of at
least two such series in continuing sequence.
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433 | .... Included in overedge stitching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Product wherein the lines of sewing thread with which the
floating strand or strand-like member is interlooped include a line
of stitch-loops extending over the edge of the base from one face
thereof toward the other, or in which the floating strand or strand-like
member itself extends over the edge of the base from one face thereof
toward the other, the combined floating and needle-thread elements
forming an arrangement of stitches which extends around the edge
of the base.
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434 | .... Uniting contiguous components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Product wherein the lines of sewing thread, with which the
floating strand or strand-like member is interlooped, penetrate,
respectively, different ones of a pair of edge-contacting, overlapped
or adjacent substantially coplanar components and in which the said
floating strand or member extends back and forth across the interweb
line of abutment, area of overlap or intervening gap.
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435 | ..... Plural intersecting float threads: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Product wherein a plurality of floating strands or strand-like
members run back and forth between the parallel lines of stitching
and cross each other at spaced points in their travel.
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436 | ... Incorporated with or held by overedge stitching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Product wherein the floating strand, strand portion or strand-like
member is bound to the base by, or is an integral part of, an arrangement
of stitches which extends from a line of through-stitches on one
face of the base around an edge of the base to a line of through-stitches
on the other face.
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437 | .. Apertured or open-work (e.g., buttonhole): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the sewn web or sheet, or a component thereof,
includes one or more holes, slits, gaps, or other openings formed
independently of the introduction of the sewing thread therein.
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438 | .. Chain stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the sewing thread is arranged in a series
of stitch loops each of which is drawn through the bight of a preceding
loop.
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439 | .. Ornamental stitching (e.g., embroidery): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product wherein the stitches are arranged on the surface
of the web or sheet to form a decorative pattern.
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440 | .. United components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Product not provided for in any of the preceding subclasses
wherein the sewing strand joins a plurality of web or sheet components
to each other.
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441 | ... By stitching along edge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Product wherein the uniting stitches of the sewing strand
occur in the region of one of the marginal boundaries of at least
one of the components.
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2 | SPECIAL MACHINES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Adapted for special work.
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2.1 | . Mattress sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein means are provided to fasten together, with
needle and thread, material which covers a pad or tick filled with
soft material.
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2.2 | .. Tufting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Device wherein material on upper and lower sides of the
pad or tick is fastened together with needle and thread which needle
and thread passes through the material and the pad or tick at spaced
points over the upper and lower sides of the pad or tick.
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4 | . Jacquard card sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For uniting jacquard pattern-cards by sewing. | |
6 | . Broom sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For making brooms.
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7 | . Carpet sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing carpets and similar heavy fabrics. | |
8 | .. Clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Adapted for use on carpet-sewing machines. | |
9 | . Rug sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing together strips, loops, etc., to form rugs.
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10 | . Bag sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Automatic machines for making bags.
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11 | . Sewing filled sacks: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Holding, feeding, and sewing filled sacks.
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12 | . Sewing hats: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing operations on hats.
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13 | .. Work supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Work-supports of a hat-sewing machine. | |
14 | ... Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. The work-supports have a rotary movement. | |
15 | .. Guides and pages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Guides for hat-sewing machines.
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16 | . Glove and fur sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing furs and making leather gloves.
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17 | .. Dyeing feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Includes means to color seams. | |
18 | .. Work holding and feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Includes special means to manipulate the work. | |
19 | ... Clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. A clamp-frame manipulates the work. | |
20 | .. Guiding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Includes a guide. | |
21 | . Book sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing books.
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22 | .. Knotting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Includes a tying mechanism.
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23 | . Straw braid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing straw braid, as in making hats.
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24 | . Straw sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For making mats on straw or similar materials such as those used for bottle-covers. | |
25 | . Looped fabrics: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For stitching looped or knitted fabrics. | |
26 | .. Preparing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Trimming and other operations relating to the sewing process. | |
27 | .. Work holding and feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Includes special means to manipulate the work. | |
28 | . Leather sewing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Machines specially organized to sew leather. | |
This subclass has no definition. | |
29 | ... Separating and indenting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to form indentations in the leather between
the stitches to separate them.
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30 | ... Tack pulling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to pull out lasting-tacks from a lasted
shoe.
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31 | ... Fair stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Stitches are held in place by friction, either of the threads themselves, or of a plug inserted in the leather or other material. | |
32 | ... Loop lock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. The sewing-thread is locked by a loop of another thread, the latter not being locked or enchained. | |
33 | ... Tongue lock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. The loop is locked by a tongue cut in the leather or other material. | |
34 | ... Chain stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Chain-stitch machines.
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35 | .... Curved needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Chain-stitch machines having a curved needle. | |
36 | ... Lock stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Lock-stitch machines.
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37 | .... Curved needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. This machine has a curved needle. | |
38 | ..... Oscillating and rotating shuttle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. The shuttle oscillates or rotates.
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39 | ... Back gauges and rests: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Means to form a support or rest against which the upper or a lasted shoe may be held to guide the shoe as it is presented to the sole-sewing mechanism. | |
40 | ... Guards: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes devices to protect the work from injury by the awl or needle. | |
41 | .. Heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means for heating the machine to soften wax on the thread. | |
42 | .. Waxing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to wax the thread.
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43 | .. Lubricating and moistening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to moisten or lubricate the needle, thread,
or work to facilitate the sewing.
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44 | .. Welt slitting and beveling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to bevel the edge of a welt or to slit it transversely. | |
45 | .. Channeling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to cut a channel in the leather in advance
of the needle.
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46 | .. Welt handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to guide and control the supply of a welt-strip. | |
47 | .. Feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to feed the work.
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48 | ... Awl: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Includes an awl which is shifted to feed the work. | |
49 | ... Needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Includes a sewing-needle which is shifted to feed the work.
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50 | .. Channel guides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes devices to enter a channel in the work to guide or position the same. | |
51 | .. Edge and crease guides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to guide the work by contact with an edge of, or crease, or groove in the work. | |
52 | .. Welt guides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to guide a welt-strip to be stitched. | |
53 | .. Chain stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Chain-stitch machines.
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54 | .. Lock stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Lock-stitch machines.
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This subclass has no definition. | |
55 | ... Orbital-movement loopers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. The thread-looper moves in an orbit completely around the needle to lay the thread in the needle-hook. | |
56 | ... Cast-offs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Includes means to cast the previously-formed loop from the needle as it pulls a new loop through the work. | |
57 | ... Take-ups: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Includes take-up mechanisms.
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58 | ... Pull-offs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Includes pull-offs or thread-measuring devices.
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59 | ... Tensions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Includes tension devices.
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60 | .. Presser devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes presser-feet and operating mechanism therefor.
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61 | ... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Includes means to intermittently lock the presser-foot on the work during sewing. | |
62 | .. Work supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Includes means to support the work.
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63 | . Tube forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For making tubular articles. | |
64 | . Fringe forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For attaching fringes or loops to the edge of a fabric.
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65 | . Buttonhole: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For stitching around the edges of an opening, such as a
buttonhole.
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66 | .. Eyelet making: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. For stitching around the edges of a round opening, such
as an eyelet.
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67 | .. Start and stop mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Includes mechanism for starting and stopping.
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68 | .. Cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Includes cutting mechanism.
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69 | .. Thrum mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Includes means for stitching the thrums or loose ends of thread after the buttonhole proper is made. | |
70 | .. Clamp feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. The fabric is held in a frame or clamp which is moved.
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71 | ... With rotatable needle bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. The stitch-forming mechanism is bodily rotated to form an end of the buttonhole. | |
72 | ... Right line and rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. The clamp is bodily rotated to form an end of the buttonhole. | |
73 | ... Vibrating needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. The needle is shifted laterally in forming the buttonhole-stitch.
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74 | ... Spreading: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Buttonhole-clamps and operating mechanism adapted to spread the buttonhole before stitching. | |
75 | ... Gauging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Includes gaging mechanisms. | |
76 | ... Clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Work-holding devices.
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77 | ... Attachments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Attachable and detachable without disorganization of the sewing mechanism. | |
78 | . Embroidering: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For ornamentation by stitching operations.
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80.01 | .. Tufting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Device including means for inserting a strand or strands
through a base material to form a material surface of raised strands
or strand loops.
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80.02 | ... Rooting hair in doll or wig: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein the strand or strands are inserted into (1)
part of a doll to simulate hair or (2) an element to be worn as
artificial or real hair.
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80.03 | ... Hand implement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein the device is supported by and manipulated
by the hands of a human attendant.
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80.04 | .... With power drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.03. Device including a motivating means, other than the human attendant, for generating and imparting motion to the device. | |
80.05 | .... Having hollow or chance needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.03. Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated
portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands
therethrough, the elongated portion having (1) a cavity substantially
parallel to the direction of elongation or (2) a passage or groove
substantially parallel to the direction of elongation.
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80.06 | .... Having noneyed needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.03. Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated
portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands
therethrough substantially transverse to the direction of elongation.
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80.07 | ... Yarn manipulation by fluid flow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein a streat or air or other fluid acts directly
on the strand or strands to guide, tension, advance, or otherwise
handle the strand or strands.
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80.08 | .... Having hollow needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.07. Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands therethrough, the elongated portion having a cavity substantially parallel to the direction of elongation for guiding the strand. | |
80.15 | ... Dual sided: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein surfaces of raised strands or strand loops are formed on both upper and lower (opposite) sides of the base material. | |
80.16 | ... Including hollow or channelled needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated
portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands
therethrough, the elongated portion having (1) a cavity substantially
parallel to the direction of elongation or (2) a passage or groove
substantially parallel to the direction of elongation.
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80.17 | ... Including noneyed needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated
portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands
therethrough, the elongated portion having strand engaging structure
other than a hole therethrough substantially transverse to the direction of
elongation.
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80.18 | ... With condition responsive stop motion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device including means for halting the operation of the
device upon the detection of a random, noncyclic condition or change
of condition, without the intervention of an operator or human attendant.
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80.23 | ... With optical, electronic, or magnetic pattern program means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein instructions having light sensitive, electrical,
or magnetic properties are read and acted upon by the device to
form a designed (i.e., patterned) surface of strands or strand loops.
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80.24 | .... Having pattern drum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.23. Device including a cylinder which has the instructions stored
upon its circumferential surface or upon an element (e.g., sheet)
placed upon the circumferential surface.
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80.3 | ... With specific fabric supporting, manipulating, cutting, or treating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein significance is attributed to (1) means for
holding, guiding, tensioning, advancing, severing, or otherwise
handling the base material or (2) means for subjecting the base
material to a physical or chemical process in order to change a
characteristic of the material.
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80.31 | .... Means to shift fabric laterally of feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.3. Device for moving the base material transverse to a direction of material advance past the strand inserting means. | |
80.32 | .... Means to feed fabric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.3. Device for advancing the base material past the strand inserting means. | |
80.33 | .... Fabric vertically moveable at tufting position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.3. Device for holding the base material wherein the device
and the material held thereby are adjustable or otherwise transportable,
at the location or strand insertion, in a direction transverse to
a face of the held material.
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80.4 | ... Including specific needle supporting or manipulating mans: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein significance is attributed to means for holding,
moving, or guiding a strand inserting means having an elongated
portion which portion penetrates the base material to pass the strand
or strands therethrough.
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80.41 | .... Means to shift needle laterally of fabric feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.4. Device for moving the strand
inserting means transverse to a direction of material advance past
the inserting means.
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80.42 | .... Means to vertically adjust stroke: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.4. Device for reciprocating the strand inserting means in a direction parallel to its direction of elongation which includes (1) means for adjusting the amplitude of reciprocation or (2) means for adjusting the position of reciprocation in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocation. | |
80.43 | .... Means to selectively drive one of plural needles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.4. Device wherein there are at least two strand inserting means, having an elongated portion which portion penetrates the base material to pass a strand or strands therethrough, the device further including means to reciprocate, in the direction of elongation, one of the inserting means to penetrate the base material while not reciprocating, in the direction of elongation, one other of the inserting means. | |
80.44 | .... Means to disconnect needle and drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.4. Device for making and braking a motive coupling between
(1) the strand inserting means and (2) an element which imparts
reciprocation to the strand inserting means to cause the strand
inserting means to penetrate the material.
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80.45 | .... Supporting structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.4. Device for mounting, holding, or carrying the strand inserting
means.
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80.5 | ... Including specific loop catcher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein significance is attributed to means for engaging,
holding, or guiding a strand portion which portion has been formed on
the base material and which portion is in the configuration of a
roughly oval, closed or nearly closed turn or figure (i.e., a strand
loop).
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80.51 | .... Bill with clip or gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.5. Device wherein the strand loop engaging, holding, or guiding
means includes an elongated portion with a free and adapted to extend through
a strand loop and further includes means acting in cooperation with
the elongated portion to surround the periphery of or otherwise
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80.52 | .... Plural loop catchers having different shapes or orientations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.5. Device wherein at least two means are provided which each
engage, hold, or guide a strand loop wherein each of the means (1)
has a different appearance or (2) operates with a different positional
relationship with regard to the strand loop being engaged, held
or guided.
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80.53 | ..... Stationary relative to one another: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.52. Device wherein the strand loop engaging, holding, or guiding means do not move relative to one another during operation of the device. | |
80.54 | .... Variable height loops: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.5. Device wherein the strand loop engaging, holding, or guiding
means engages, holds, or guides strand loops of differing lengths
which have been formed on the base material.
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80.55 | .... With loop cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.5. Device including means for severing the strand loop.
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80.56 | ..... Selective cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.55. Device including means for severing one strand loop and
for never severing another strand loop.
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80.57 | ..... Rotary cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.55. Device wherein the severing means rotates about a central
axis.
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80.58 | ..... Knife pivots on loop catcher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.55. Device wherein the strand loop severing means is supported
by and rotates about the means which engages, holds, or guides the
strand loop.
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80.59 | ..... Cutting means stationary relative to loop catcher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.55. Device wherein the severing means does not move with respect to the means which engages, holds, or guides the strand loop. | |
80.6 | ..... Including supporting structure (e.g., knife block): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.55. Device having means for mounting, holding, or carrying the severing means. | |
80.7 | ... Including specific yarn manipulating, cutting, or treating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.01. Device wherein significance is attributed to (1) means for
guiding, tensioning, advancing, severing, or otherwise handling
the strand or (2) means for subjecting the strand to a physical
or chemical process in order to change a characteristic of the strand.
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80.71 | .... Cutting or treating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.7. Device for (1) severing the strand or (2) subjecting the
strand to a physical or chemical process in order to change a characteristic
of the strand.
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80.72 | .... Feed via intermeshing slats: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.7. Device for advancing the strand including two sets of bars,
one set of which overlaps and opposes a second set in an intermeshing
area, each bar having a projected edge which contacts the strand
when in the intermeshing area. The two sets of bars are driven to
advance the strand by alternately passing the strand from a projected
edge of one bar of the one set to a projected edge of an opposing
bar of the second set.
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80.73 | .... Feed roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80.7. Device for advancing a strand wherein the strand advancing means has a drive, rotating, cylindrical element over which the strand is guided. | |
81 | .. Hemstitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. For hemstitching. | |
82 | ... Universal feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. The machine has a feed mechanism controllable to move work
in all directions.
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83 | .. Horizontal needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. The needle operates in a horizontal plane. | |
84 | ... Pattern controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. The machine is controlled by a pattern mechanism, such as a jacquard. | |
85 | .... Boring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. The boring-tool is pattern-controlled. | |
86 | .... Fabric shifting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. The fabric-shifting mechanism is pattern controlled. | |
87 | ... Stopping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Includes mechanism for starting and stopping.
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88 | ... Article attaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Attaching separate articles for ornamentation.
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89 | ... Boring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Includes mechanism to bore or pierce the fabric to be sewed.
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90 | ... Fabric shifting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Includes special fabric-shifting mechanisms.
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91 | .... Balancing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Counterbalancing the weight of the fabric-shifting frame. | |
92 | .... Spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Counterbalancing by a spring. | |
93 | ... Stitch forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Includes special stitch-forming mechanism.
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94 | .... Short thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. The needle passes bodily through the fabric inserting a
thread of definite length.
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95 | .... Shuttle type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Includes a shuttle to insert a locking-thread.
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96 | .... Thread take-up: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Includes mechanisms to take up the slack in the needle-thread.
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97 | .... Thread tension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Includes tension mechanisms for the needle-thread.
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98 | .. Vertical needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. The needle operates in a vertical plane. | |
99 | ... Attaching ornaments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Attaching separate articles, including cords and braids,
for ornamentation.
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100 | .... Thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Threads are entwined with stitch without penetrating the
fabric.
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101 | ..... Attachments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Attachable and detachable without disorganization of sewing mechanism. | |
102 | ... Fabric shifting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Includes special fabric-shifting mechanisms. | |
102.5 | .... Electronic pattern controlled or programmed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Device including a control system having an electronic program
storing means to produce either (a) a series of stitches along a
predetermined path, or (b) to control an ancillary operation of
the machine.
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103 | .... Frames: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. The fabric is clamped in a frame. | |
104 | . Article attaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Attaching separate articles, such as labels, buttons, etc.
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105 | .. Hook and eye: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Attaching hooks and eyes. | |
106 | ... Feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Includes means to feed hooks and eyes to be sewed.
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107 | ... Carriers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Holders for hooks and eyes to be sewed on. | |
108 | .. Eye-shank button: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Sewing eye-shank buttons.
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109 | ... Vibrating needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. The needle is shifted laterally. | |
110 | .. Flat button: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Sewing on flat buttons. | |
111 | ... Vibrated needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. The needle is shifted laterally.
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112 | ... Vibrated clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. The button-holding clamp is shifted laterally.
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113 | .. Feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Article-feeders specially adapted for sewing machines.
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114 | .. Clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Holders for articles to be attached.
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115 | .. Attachments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Attachable and detachable without disorganization of the
sewing mechanism.
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116 | . Crocheting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For applying to the edge of a fabric a succession of stitches joined by one or more crochet-stitches. | |
117 | . Quilting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For sewing quilts. | |
118 | .. Fabric shifting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Includes mechanisms to shift the work with respect to the stitching mechanisms. | |
119 | ... Frames: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. The work is stretched in a frame. | |
120 | . Infolding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For stitching two plies of fabric folded inward toward each other. | |
121 | . Darning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For darning fabrics.
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470.01 | . Pattern controlled or programmed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device including a control system having program storing
means either (a) to produce a series of stitches along a predetermined
path, or (b) to control an ancillary operation of the machine.
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470.02 | .. With stitch counter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device wherein the control system is combined with means
to record the number of stitches produced.
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470.03 | .. Material sensing and subsequent feed adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device including a workpiece sensor, means for conveying
the workpiece through the stitch forming region, and means for adjusting
the speed of the workpiece conveyer; and wherein the control system
adjusts the speed of the workpiece conveyer based on the output
of the workpiece sensor.
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470.04 | .. Operator controlled data entry means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device including means to enable the operator of the sewing
machine to readily alter the program data of the control system.
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470.05 | .. With means for performing a diverse operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device combined with means to perform a non-stitching procedure
on the work either prior to or after the sewing operation.
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470.06 | .. Positionable work carrier under electronic pattern or program control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device wherein the program storing means is an electronic
device which stores a stitch pattern and wherein the sewing machine further
includes means for gripping, supporting, and conveying the work
with respect to the sewing needle to form the stitch pattern.
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470.07 | ... For workpiece edge sewing. |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.06. Device wherein the work carrier is movable along a path
which is parallel and adjacent to the perimeter of the workpiece.
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470.08 | ... For stocking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.06. Device wherein the work carrier is movable along a path which is specialized for sewing a nether garment which is a close-fitting covering for the foot and at least a part of the leg. | |
470.09 | .. Positionable work carrier under mechanical pattern or program control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.01. Device wherein the program storing means is a mechanical device which stores a stitch pattern, and wherein the sewing machine further includes means for gripping, supporting, and conveying the work with respect to the needle to form the stitch pattern. | |
470.11 | ... Spiral pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.09. Device wherein the work carrier moves the article along a path which produces a helical stitch pattern. | |
470.12 | . Traveling sewing machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device including means for moving the sewing machine during
the sewing process.
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470.13 | .. Multidirectional or rotational: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.12. Device having means for moving the sewing machine along either (a) two axis or (b) rotationally about a single axis. | |
470.14 | . Positionable work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device having means to grip, support, and carry the workpiece
relative to the sewing needle.
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470.15 | .. For stocking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.14. Device wherein the work carrier is specialized for gripping,
supporting, and carrying a nether garment which is a close-fitting covering
for the foot and at least part of the leg.
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470.16 | .. For folding the work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.14. Device further including means for doubling the work over
upon itself.
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470.17 | .. For stitching in a circle: |
Device under 470.14 wherein the work holder is rotatable
about an axis to produce a circular line of stitching.
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470.18 | .. Driving mechanism for work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.14. Device having means for moving the work carrier.
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470.19 | . Feather sewing machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is specially adapted to
sew feathers together or to a backing.
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470.21 | . Stringer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine includes means to attach
an elongated threadlike member of fixed, predetermined length to
a workpiece.
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470.22 | .. With knotter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.21. Device wherein the stringer-type sewing machine is combined
with means for tying one end of the thread.
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470.23 | . For sewing same length stranded material together: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is particularly configured to stitch together equal length stands of material. | |
470.24 | .. Fabric tuft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.23. Device wherein the strands of material are sewn to a fabric
backing without inserting them through the backing.
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470.25 | . For making shoe sole of plant stalk material (e.g. hemp, jute, straw, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device specialized to stitch together plant stalk material to form a shoe sole. | |
470.26 | . Necktie: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device specialized to stitch material to form an elongated, decorative, neck-encircling garment. | |
470.27 | . Upholstery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is specialized to sew
a large padded or stuffed impact absorbing article.
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470.28 | . Having drag clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device including means to grip and maintain tension on the
fabric being advanced through the sewing machine, and wherein the
tension is applied to the means by the force of gravity acting on
a weight.
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470.29 | . Having tube end tensioner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine includes means for tensioning a loop of fabric during a sewing operation. | |
470.31 | . For sewing plural workpieces under tension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is especially configured to sew together multiple workpieces and includes a device to apply tension to at least one of the workpieces being sewn. | |
470.32 | .. Differential feed of plural workpieces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.31. Device wherein the sewing machine includes at least two workpiece feed mechanisms and wherein said feed mechanisms deliver the workpieces to the stitch forming region of the sewing machine at different rates. | |
470.33 | . Elongated article: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is especially adapted
to sew an object which has a length which is much greater than its
width.
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470.34 | .. For attaching a belt loop: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470.33. Device wherein the elongated article is a belt loop.
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470.35 | . Spherical object: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the sewing machine is especially adapted to sew a globe shaped object. | |
470.36 | . With diverse downstream operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device combined with means to perform a non-sewing operation downstream of the sewing machine. | |
This subclass has no definition. | |
122 | . Trimmers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Includes mechanisms for trimming the work adjacent the seam.
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122.1 | .. Having specified stitching mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Device wherein significance is attributed to the means for uniting or ornamenting material by means of a thread. | |
122.2 | ... Pinker: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Device wherein work is trimmed leaving a pattern, usually
sawtoothed work edge.
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122.3 | .. Rotary cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Device including a knife which rotates about a central axis in performing the cutting operation. | |
122.4 | ... Pinker: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.3. Device wherein work is trimmed leaving a pattern, usually
sawtoothed work edge.
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125 | .. Manual control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Includes means for throwing in and out of operation. | |
126 | .. Laterally adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Adjustable to and from the line of feed. | |
127 | .. Ply separating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. For trimming different plies separately. | |
128 | .. Needle-bar operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Includes operative connection with needle-bar. | |
129 | .. Cutters: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Includes special cutting elements.
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130 | . Severing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Sever parts of work, as strips or tapes, after seam is completed. | |
131 | . Creasers and markers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Devices which mark either by creasing or otherwise, adapted for use on a sewing machine. | |
132 | . Rufflers and gatherers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. For making ruffles and gathers in the work. | |
133 | .. Smocking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. For gathering and stitching in the manner known as "smocking". | |
134 | .. Attachments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Attachable and detachable without disorganization of the sewing mechanism. | |
135 | ... Vibrating blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Includes a vibrating blade which engages the work. | |
136 | . Guides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Means to guide the work.
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137 | .. Binders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. To fold a strip over an edge of the work to be attached as a binding. | |
138 | ... Strip reversing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. The binding-strip is supplied from one side. | |
139 | .. Braiders and corders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. To facilitate applying braids and cords to a fabric. | |
140 | .. Blind stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Guides adapted for blindstitching. | |
141 | .. Hemmers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Includes means to fold the work to form a hem. | |
142 | ... Lap seam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. To form a lap-seam. | |
143 | ... Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Includes means to adjust. | |
144 | .. Tucking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. For making tucks. | |
145 | ... Box plait: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. For making tucks in the form of a box-plait. | |
146 | ... Spacing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Includes mechanism to facilitate spacing. | |
147 | .. Folding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Includes means to fold the work. | |
148 | .. Fabric holding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Fabric-holders and means for guiding the holder.
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149 | .. Fringe turning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Guides which turn back projecting threads of ragged edges,
pile-threads of carpets,the hair of fur, etc.
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150 | .. Pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Guides which press upon the material guided. | |
151 | .. Presser bar attached: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Guides attached to presser fork or bar. | |
152 | .. Strip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Engaging two edges of fabric or material to be sewed.
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153 | .. Edge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Device which guides the work according to a profile of one
edge thereof.
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154 | STITCH FORMING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices having mechanisms which cooperate to form stitches
in work material.
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155 | . Multiple machines: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Includes a plurality of complete stitch-forming mechanisms. | |
156 | . Knot tying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Sewing machines including means to tie the stitching-threads.
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157 | . Zigzag: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The line of stitches is zigzag. | |
443 | .. Vibrating needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Device wherein the needle is shifted back and forth laterally
across a line of material feed in forming stitches in one or more
layers of material.
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159 | ... Shifting looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. The looper (either chain or lock stitch) is shifted with the needle. | |
444 | ... Having indicator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device including means to provide a human attendant with
information regarding the operation or condition of the device or
the material.
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445 | .... And specified electronic memory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Device wherein significance is attributed to means to store information for later retrieval and wherein the information stored has electrical or magnetic properties. | |
446 | ... Closed pattern sewing (e.g., buttonholes): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device particularly adapted to sewing a discrete set of
stitches (i.e., a pattern) on material, which pattern encloses a
portion of the material within boundaries formed by the stitches.
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447 | .... Including electronic memory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Device including means to store information for later retrieval wherein the information stored has electrical or magnetic properties. | |
448 | .... Having cam actuation of needle or material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Device including a first element and a slave element which
move relative to one another, wherein the first element has an irregular
or eccentric surface over which a portion of the slave element is
caused to slide, and wherein needle or material movement is controlled
by the resultant movement of the slave element.
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449 | ..... And means to change, without operator intervention, stitch width or material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Device wherein a human attendant can preset elements of
the device to cause the amplitude of lateral needle movement or
the amount of material transported past the needle per needle reciprocation
to vary as the device operates without further input from the human
attendant.
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450 | ... Basting stitch or skipping stitch: |
Device under 443 wherein means are provided (1) to produce
stitches which temporarily hold material elements together or (2)
to omit (skip) stitches from a chosen discrete set of stitches to be
sewed.
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451 | ... Backstitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device wherein means are provided to produce a stitch at
the beginning or at the end of a discrete set of stitches (e.g.,
a pattern), the stitch specifically functioning to prevent unravelling of
the pattern; the stitch is selectable separately from the pattern.
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452 | ... Having multiple needles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device wherein at least two needles are shifted back and
forth transverse to the line of feed.
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453 | ... Having electronic memory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device including means to store information for later retrieval
wherein the information stored has electrical or magnetic properties.
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454 | .... Plural diverse patterns in series: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Device including means whereby a human attendant can preset the device to sew two different and discrete sets of stitches (i.e., patterns) in succession without further input from the attendant; each discrete set of stitches is selectable alone for sewing by the attendant. | |
455 | .... Having computer control of linkage intermediate motor and needle or material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Device including a unit which receives and logically processes electrical signals and then outputs an electrical signal to adjust, select, or actuate an element located in a drive train between a drive motor and a needle movement or material transporting mechanism. | |
456 | .... Including means to calculate needle or material feed parameters: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Device including means to algebraically manipulate selected variables or constants and to produce an output command which effects alteration of needle movement or material transport. | |
457 | .... Including programmable or detachable memory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Device wherein (1) the information storage means contains stored information which is alterable by a human attendant or (2) the information storage means is specified as being physically exchangeable, by a human attendant, for another information storage means. | |
458 | .... Including pattern selection means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Device having means whereby a human attendant can choose
a discrete set of stitches (i.e., a pattern) to be sewn from a plurality
of patterns.
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459 | ... Having cam actuation of needle or material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device including a first element and a slave element which
move relative to one another wherein the first element has an irregular
or eccentric surface over which a portion of the slave element is
caused to slide, and wherein needle movement or material transport
is controlled by the resultant movement of the slave element.
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460 | .... Including detachable cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Device including structure to facilitate the physical removal
of the first element (cam) from the device by a human attendant.
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461 | .... And specified material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Device wherein significance is attributed to particular
structure for transporting the material.
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462 | ..... And fine adjustment of stitch width or material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Device further including means by which the amplitude of
needle oscillation or the rate of material transport can be varied
independently of the first element cam surface.
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463 | ..... And plural, selectively used cams: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Devices including at least two first element cams, one of
which can be chosen for active engagement by a slave element.
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464 | .... Including fine adjustment of stitch width: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Device further including means by which the amplitude of
needle shifting can be varied independently of the first element
cam surface.
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465 | .... Including plural, selectively used cams: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Devices including at least two first element cams, one of
which can be chosen for active engagement by a slave element.
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466 | ..... And plural followers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Device including at least two slave elements which slave elements actively engage the same or different first element cams. | |
467 | ... Having specified looptaker structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Device wherein significance is attributed to means for working
the stitching thread on the side of the material opposite the side
from which the needle penetrates the material.
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160 | .. Surging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. The fabric is moved back and forth across the line of feed. | |
161 | .. Purling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. An additional thread is entwined with the stitches.
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162 | . Overseaming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The thread of the stitch is carried over an edge of fabric
by some mechanism other than the needle.
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163 | . Multiple needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Characterized by a plurality of needles.
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164 | .. Shuttle type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. The locking-thread is inserted by a shuttle.
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165 | .. Chain and double chain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Forming a chain-stitch seam.
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166 | ... Multiple looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Includes a looper for each needle. | |
167 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Includes means to change the spacing between the multiple stitch-forming mechanisms. | |
168 | . Convertible: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Adapted for conversion from one type to another, as from chain-stitch to lock-stitch. | |
169 | . Hand implements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Machines without bases adapted to be held in the hands while
operating.
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170 | . Short thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The needle passes bodily through the fabric, inserting a thread of definite length, as in hand-sewing. | |
171 | .. Double-pointed needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. The needle is passed through the work each end alternately. | |
172 | .. Overedge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Forming an overedge-seam. | |
173 | . Running stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The thread passes through the work from one side to the other alternately. | |
174 | .. Crimping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Includes means to crimp the work. | |
175 | .. Stationary needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. The work is fed upon a stationary needle. | |
176 | . Blind stitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The thread does not pass all the way through the work so
that no seam appears on one side.
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177 | .. Overseaming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Forming an overedge-seam.
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178 | .. Work handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Work-handling (supporting, feeding, manipulating, etc.) for blindstitch machines. | |
179 | . False hemstitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. The stitch is formed loosely, so that two fabrics united thereby may be separated to simulate hemstitching. | |
180 | . Bobbin ejector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Includes means to facilitate removal of the bobbin. | |
181 | . Revolving-hook type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. A hook member draws out the needle-loop without passing
bodily therethrough, the under-thread carrier or bobbin being passed
bodily through the loop either by the movement of the loop or the
carrier.
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182 | .. Timing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. The hook is operated at a variable speed or through a plurality of revolutions to one reciprocation of the needle. | |
183 | .. Reciprocating bobbin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. The thread-carrier is reciprocated bodily through the loop. | |
184 | .. Vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. The hook moves about a vertical axis. | |
185 | . Shuttle type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. A movable thread-carrier draws out the needle-loop and passes
bodily through it.
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186 | .. Shuttle replenishing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Includes means to replenish the under thread. | |
187 | .. Loop spreaders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Includes means to aid in spreading the loop. | |
188 | .. Bobbin latch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Includes devices to fasten the bobbin in place. | |
189 | .. Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. The shuttle revolves about a given axis. | |
190 | ... Timing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. The shuttle rotates with a variable speed. | |
191 | ... Vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. The shuttle moves about a vertical axis. | |
192 | .. Oscillatory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. The shuttle moves back and forth about an axis. | |
193 | ... Vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. The axis is vertical. | |
194 | .. Reciprocatory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. The shuttle moves back and forth in a straight line. | |
195 | ... Longitudinal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. The shuttle moves lengthwise of the bed or arm of the machine. | |
196 | .. Holders and raceways: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Includes specific shuttle-holders or raceways. | |
197 | . Chain or double chain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. One loop of thread is inserted through another without passing the thread-supply mass therethrough. | |
198 | .. Hooked needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Includes a hooked needle. | |
199 | .. Oscillating or reciprocating looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. The looper oscillates back and forth about a central axis or in a given path. | |
200 | .. Four-motion looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. The looper is moved in four directions.
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201 | .. Rotating looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. The looper rotates continuously. | |
202 | .. Vertical-axis looper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. The looper moves about a vertical axis. | |
303 | . Feeding work material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Device having means to advance the work material into or
away from the stitch forming mechanism.
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304 | .. By endless conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the means to advance the work material comprises an endless conveyor. | |
305 | .. Under tension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work material being advanced is stretched or otherwise placed under a tensile stress. | |
306 | .. Having means to align work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device including means to align the work with respect to the machine or with respect to another piece of work. | |
307 | .. Work of indeterminate length: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the longitudinal dimension of the material being advanced is effectively infinite insofar as can be determined from the disclosed structure for advancing such material. | |
308 | .. Having curate feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work is advanced along a path that has
curate or nonstraight-line portions.
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309 | ... Capable of feeding through 360°: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Device wherein the feed mechanism is cable of advancing
the work material in all directions.
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310 | .. Needle and helper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the stitch forming needle acts as one of two or more work material feed means. | |
311 | .. Clamp type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work material is advanced by feed means in the form of two opposed surfaces which grip the upper and lower surfaces of the work material therebetween. | |
312 | .. Plural differential feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the feed means comprises at least two distinct
work engaging mechanisms, each mechanism advancing at a different
rate of speed.
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313 | ... Having adjustment feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Device having means to adjust the relative speed of movement between the two work engaging mechanisms. | |
314 | .. Having adjustment feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device having means to adjust or otherwise change the movement, rate of advancement, or position of the work advancing means relative to the stitch forming means. | |
315 | ... Stitch length: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Device wherein the adjustment changes the length of the stitch. | |
316 | .... Reversible feed direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Device including means to reverse the direction of the work
material feed.
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317 | ... Reversible feed direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Device including means to reverse the direction of the work material feed. | |
318 | ... Rotary feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Device wherein the work advancing means rotates. | |
319 | ... Intermittent feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Device wherein the adjustment means provides for operation of the work advancing means at periodic intervals. | |
320 | .. Engaging upper side of work material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work advancing means engages the upper or needle side of the work. | |
321 | ... Needle acts as feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Device wherein the stitch forming needle acts as the sole work advancing means. | |
322 | .. Rotary feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work advancing means rotates. | |
323 | .. Four motion feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device wherein the work advancing means moves in an up, forward, down, backward, generally rectangular path. | |
324 | .. Feed dog structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Device drawn to the structure of the feed dog or work engaging element. | |
217 | . Seam finishing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Includes means for beating out or finishing the seam. | |
217.1 | WITH TABLES OR STANDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for devices including a generally flat horizontal top or working surface member, supporting frame or base structure therewith and either (a) mechanism for driving or controlling a sewing device on the said surface or (b) work or product supporting or handling features claimed in relation to the sewing device. | |
217.2 | . For plural sewing units: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.1. Sewing machine stands for supporting multiple sewing devices. | |
217.3 | . With power control or clutch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.1. Sewing machine stands including mechanisms to aid in the drive or control of an electric or mechanical motor connected with the sewing machine. | |
217.4 | .. Conversion of foot-treadle driven machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.3. Subject matter wherein the stand includes a foot-treadle
disclosed for driving the sewing device wherein the motor displaces
the foot-treadle drive and the motor control is usually connected
with the foot-treadle.
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270 | ELEMENTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Elements wherein special significance is attributed to the
elements structural adaptability for use in sewing operations.
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271 | . Starting or stopping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices to facilitate the starting or stopping of the sewing
drive mechanism.
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272 | .. Work sensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices which sense the presence or absence of work and cause the sewing drive mechanism to start or stop in response to the condition sensed. | |
273 | .. Thread sensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices which sense a condition of the sewing thread, such as its slackness, a break or run out, and cause the sewing drive mechanism to start or stop in response to the condition sensed. | |
274 | .. With element positioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices including means to position an additional machine element such as a needle. | |
275 | ... Electrically operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Devices which are electrically controlled or operated. | |
276 | .. Fluid operated or controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices which are operated or controlled by a fluid mechanism. | |
277 | .. Electrically operated or controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices which are operated or controlled by electrical means. | |
278 | . Thread sensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices which sense a condition of the sewing thread, such as slackness, breakage or run out, and activate a signal generator in response to the condition sensed. | |
279 | . Bobbin winding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices for winding the sewing thread onto bobbins. | |
280 | . Cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices for reducing the temperature of selected parts of the sewing machine. | |
281 | .. Needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices wherein the selected machine part is the needle. | |
282 | . Waste extraction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices for removing waste material, such as thread pieces, from any general or selected area of the sewing operation. | |
283 | . Fly wheels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices which are generally known in the machine arts as "fly wheels", including means to fasten or secure them on the supporting shaft. | |
284 | . Linkage systems: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices made of one or more elements and specifically designed to cause a given mechanical motion or movement at a given point. | |
220 | . Driving mechanisms: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Construction of driving mechanisms. | |
221 | .. Needle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. For driving the needle.
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222 | . Needles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Thread-inserting devices fore wing-machines.
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223 | .. Thread releasing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Adapted to thread and unthread at each operation.
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224 | .. Threading structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. To facilitate threading, the thread being retained during
sewing operation.
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225 | .. Setting and threading attachments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Attachments to facilitate setting and threading.
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226 | .. Clamping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Includes means to clamp needle to needle-bar.
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227 | .. Guiding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Guiding and guarding needles during their operation.
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228 | . Revolving hooks: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Hook mechanisms or mechanism contained therein.
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229 | .. Bobbin tensioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Includes tension means for the bobbin. | |
230 | .. Sectional: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. A plurality of members connected together to form the hook. | |
231 | .. Bobbin holders and casings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Casings are provided for bobbins with means to hold the casings in position. | |
232 | . Shuttles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices carrying a package of thread adapted to pass through
a loop of needle-thread.
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233 | .. Tensioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Controlling the delivery of thread. | |
234 | .. Longitudinally reciprocating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Adapted to be reciprocated back and forth through the needle-loops.
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235 | . Presser devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Pressing the work against the work-support.
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236 | .. Embroidering and darning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. For embroidering and darning machines.
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237 | .. Lifting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Operable to release work. | |
238 | ... With tension release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Releasing thread-tension when presser-bar is lifted. | |
239 | ... Automatic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Operable connection with other moving parts. | |
240 | .. Detachable connections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Securing presser-feet or other attachments to presser-bars. | |
241 | . Take-ups: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Take up slack in thread during thread formation.
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242 | .. Pull-offs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Drawing thread from the supply mass. | |
243 | ... Automatic control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Variable sewing-stitch formation independent of adjustments. | |
244 | .. Presser-bar controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Controlled through connection with presser-bar. | |
245 | .. Needle-bar actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Operated by the needle-bar. | |
246 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Includes means for adjustment of throw. | |
247 | .. Resilient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Includes a spring. | |
248 | .. Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Continuously rotating takeups. | |
249 | .. Stationary cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. A stationary cam over which the thread is moved.
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250 | .. Clamp carrying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Clamp and release thread periodically. | |
285 | . Thread cutting, severing or breaking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices designed to cut, sever, break, or otherwise part
the stitch forming thread or threads at the end of a seam or between
articles which are attached by a seam forming chain.
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286 | .. With thread wiping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices including additional structure which holds or positions the end of the thread which emanates from the needle, usually for the purpose of keeping the thread end out of the way of the next piece of work or work function. | |
287 | .. With thread disposal by air flow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices having means to provide an air flow, positive and/or negative (suction), the function of such means being to remove or dispose of a piece of cut or waste thread. | |
288 | .. Thread chain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices for parting the chain of thread which links adjacent articles or an article and the needle of the sewing machine. | |
289 | .. Rotary type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices wherein the thread cutting blade rotates in its cutting action. | |
290 | .. Hot wire type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices wherein a heated wire or rod is used to sever or
part the thread.
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291 | .. Upper and lower threads: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices designed to cut a thread emanating from the upper surface or plane of the work and a thread emanating from the lower surface or plane of the work. | |
292 | ... Single cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 291. Devices wherein both the upper and the lower threads are cut by a single blade or sharpened surface. | |
293 | .. Upper thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices designed to cut a thread emanating from the upper surface or plane of the work. | |
294 | ... Scissors type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Devices wherein the cutter comprises at least two blades which are movable relative to each other. | |
295 | ... Single blade cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Devices wherein the cutter comprises a single blade or sharpened surface. | |
296 | .. Lower thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices designed to cut a thread emanating from the lower surface or plane of the work. | |
297 | ... Scissors type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices wherein the cutter comprises at least two blades which are movable relative to each other. | |
298 | ... Single blade cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices wherein the cutter comprises a single blade or sharpened edge. | |
299 | .. Manual control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices wherein the thread parting operation is performed by manually positioning the thread against the parting means or by manually moving the parting means into and out of its operating position and/or movement. | |
300 | .. Electrically actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices wherein the thread parting means is actuated by electricity or by an electrically actuated mechanism. | |
301 | .. Fluid actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Devices wherein the thread parting means is actuated by fluid or a fluid operated mechanism. | |
253 | . Thread end clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Hold the free end of a thread for stitching. | |
302 | . Thread guiding or handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Devices designed to guide, position or otherwise handle
the thread before or after the seam or chain has been made but prior
to cutting the seam or chain.
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254 | . Tensioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Regulate the feeding of thread.
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255 | .. Intermittent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Variable during stitch formation. | |
256 | . Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Lubricating systems for sewing machines.
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257 | . Attachment holders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Hold attachments by connections to work-support other parts
of machine.
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258 | . Frames: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Supports including stationary parts cooperating with operating mechanisms. | |
259 | .. Heads: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Stationary parts cooperating with needle-actuating mechanisms and associated devices. | |
260 | .. Work supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Support work for stitching operations.
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261 | . Guards: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Covers and guards for moving parts. | |
475.01 | METHOD OF SEWING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A method which includes stitch-forming or a stitching operation
on a workpiece.
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475.02 | . Material sensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.01. Method including the step of sensing the position of the
workpiece relative to the sewing needle
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475.03 | .. Workpiece edge guiding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.02. Method including the step of guiding one of the edges of
the workpiece according to the data sensed.
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475.04 | . Workpiece manipulation other than straight line feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.01. Method including the step of manipulating, handling, or
guiding the workpiece, other than by mere straightline feeding of
the workpiece.
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475.05 | .. Workpiece manipulation according to calculated data or operator produced recording: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.04. Method including the step of moving the workpiece along
a path determined by (a) data which has been calculated immediately prior
to sewing, or (b) data which has been produced by a person during
a controlled data collecting procedure.
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475.06 | .. Folding workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.04. Method further including the step of doubling the workpiece
over on itself.
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475.07 | .. Delivering or removing workpiece to or from a sewing machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.04. Method including the step of moving the workpiece to the
sewing machine or moving the workpiece away from the sewing machine
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475.08 | . On specified product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.01. Method wherein the stitching operation is performed on an
object substantially in its ultimate use form as distinguished from stock
material.
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475.09 | .. Garment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.08. Method wherein the sewing operation is performed on a portion
of an article of clothing (e.g.; pocket, cuff, etc.).
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475.11 | ... Headwear: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.09. Method wherein the stitching operation is performed on a
head covering.
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475.12 | ... Stocking (e.g.; sock, hose, pantyhose, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.09. Method wherein the sewing operation is performed on a nether garment which is a close-fitting covering for the foot and at least a part of the leg. | |
475.13 | ... Trousers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.09. Method wherein the sewing operation is performed on an exterior bifurcated outer garment worn about the hips and legs. | |
475.14 | . Attaching fastener: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.01. Method wherein the sewing operation is used to attach a
fastener to a workpiece.
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475.15 | .. Button: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.14. Method wherein the stitching operation is used to attach
a fastener which is generally disk-shaped and is intended to be
fitted through a hole or loop.
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475.16 | .. Zipper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.14. Method wherein the stitching operation is used to attach
a fastener of the type having parallel rows of teeth on adjacent
edges of an opening that interlock by a sliding tab.
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475.17 | . Stitch forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.01. Method including the step of moving a sewing thread with
respect to the workpiece along a specified pathway to produce a
specific type of stitch.
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475.18 | .. Embroidery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.17. Method wherein stitches are formed along a path having a
geometric configuration which is perceived as a decorative design.
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475.19 | ... Electronically stored pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.18. Method which includes the step of accessing an electronic
storage device which includes stitch forming information.
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475.21 | ... Edging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.18. Method wherein the decorative design extends along the perimeter of the workpiece. | |
475.22 | ... Relief: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.18. Method wherein the stitching operating produces a puffed region in the workpiece or a cockled region in the workpiece. | |
475.23 | ... Pile type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.18. Method including the step of attaching a fabric tuft to
a substrate.
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475.24 | .. Blind stitch forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.17. Method wherein the stitching operation includes guiding
the thread through one surface of a workpiece to a depth which is
less than the thickness of the workpiece resulting in a stitch which
is visible from only one side of the workpiece.
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475.25 | .. Buttonhole finishing or forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.17. Method including either (a) the step of guiding a thread along a path which encircles an aperture in the workpiece, (b) the steps of (1) guiding the thread along a path which encircles a location of the intended buttonhole, then (2) making a buttonhole aperture in the workpiece within the region defined by encircling threaded region, or (c) the step of simultaneously forming an aperture in the workpiece while guiding the thread along a path which encircles the aperture. | |
475.26 | .. Overedge stitch forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.17. Method wherein the stitching operation includes guiding
a thread around the edge of the workpiece.
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1 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Not otherwise classified. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG1 | SUCTION THREAD CUTTING |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG2 | AIR WORK HANDLING |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG3 | PNEUMATIC |
This subclass has no definition. | |