Patent ID: 6138965
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
A collapsible hoop stand comprising,a base portion, said base portion having a ring shape and having a first diameter,a first upper portion, said first upper portion having a ring shape and having said first diameter,a first leg member, a second leg member, and a third leg member are affixed to said upper portion and to said base portion by removable affixing means, wherein said first leg member and said second leg member are of a first length, and said third leg member is of a second length, said second length being less than said first length, causing said upper portion to be angled,said first leg member, said second leg member and said third leg member not extending below said base portion,a second upper portion, said second upper portion having a ring shape and having a second diameter, said second diameter being larger than said first diameter,whereby,a piece of fabric to have needlework performed upon is placed over said first upper portion, and said second upper portion is placed atop said fabric and said first upper portion, securing said fabric in place, said fabric being in an angled orientation toward the user.