Patent ID: 6152056
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
A device for supporting semi-rigid workpieces to be embroidered, comprising:a U-shaped hoop frame having a base, an outer perimeter, an inner surface, and two upper ends;at least two hoop tie situators extending perpendicularly upwards from said inner surface and formed integral with said hoop frame;at least two workpiece stops abutting said inner surface of said hoop frame proximate to each of said hoop tie situators;at least two hoop ties removably attached to said hoop frame at said upper ends and said hoop tie situators to define a support surface, and further comprising a rubber tube support formed integral therewith along a length of each of said hoop ties perpendicularly extending upwards therefrom;rubber tubing assembled around each of said hoop ties when said hoop ties are mounted to said hoop frame, thereby being stretched and supported by said rubber tube support;a backbone adjustably mounted to said base of said hoop frame further comprising at least two knurled hoop fingers extending perpendicularly therefrom, said hoop fingers extending parallel to said hoop tie situators when said backbone is mounted to said base; and,a stiffening rib formed integral with and perpendicular to said hoop frame at said base.