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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2008
Applicants:
Michael Konig, Constance, DE;
Thomas Guggisberg, Boswil, CH;
Inventors:
Michael Konig, Constance, DE;
Thomas Guggisberg, Boswil, CH;
Assignee:
BERNINA International AG, Steckborn, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D06C 3/08 (2006.01); D05C 9/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tensioning device () is arranged on an embroidery hoop (), which allows the tensioning of the outer frame () with a turning knob (). For protection from damage, a ratchet () is inserted in the turning knob () and for simple opening after the end of the embroidery process, a free wheel () is inserted.