Patent ID: 8991020
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: D04H

Abstract:
1. A hand held felting device comprising: a body comprising a motor therein that is configured to selectively receive power from a power source; a handle attached to the body for holding and for moving the body relative to materials for felting; one or more felting needles mounted to a shaft in the body, the shaft configured to move the one or more felting needles in a continuously reciprocal motion; a safety switch configured to selectively activate the motor for moving the shaft; and a guard operatively associated with the safety switch, wherein the motor is configured to selectively move the shaft reciprocally upon receipt of power from the power source such that the one or more felting needles are moved continuously reciprocally in order to felt two or more materials together when the body is positioned adjacent and relative to the two or more materials, and wherein the guard is configured for movement between a first position for preventing access to and movement of the one or more felting needles and a second position for allowing access to the one or more felting needles for felting materials, and wherein placement of the guard in the second position further releases the safety switch and activates the motor to move the shaft and the one or more needles continuously reciprocally.