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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 1993
Filed:
Oct. 08, 1992
Akiyoshi Sasano, Tokyo, JP;
Haruhiko Tanaka, Tokyo, JP;
Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An apparatus for adjusting the size of a sewing machine pattern for use in a sewing machine is disclosed. The apparatus includes a stitch data storage device for storing stitch data corresponding to each of a plurality of embroidery patterns; a pattern selecting device for selecting a desired one of the plurality of patterns stored in the storage device; a magnification selecting device capable of being manually operated for adjusting the size of the pattern; a magnification displaying device for displaying an adjustment value selected by the magnification selecting device; a key code determining device for determining the stitch data to be valid or invalid on the basis of a relevant one of key codes respectively added to a plurality of items of stitch data for forming the pattern in correspondence with the adjustment value selected; and a size adjusting device for adjusting the size of the pattern in correspondence with the adjustment value selected.