Patent ID: 6154991
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
A fabric workpiece holder comprising:i) a hoop having an outer surface, said outer surface having a groove circumscribing said hoop;ii) an elastic cord having a first and second end, a length L and a transverse dimension D wherein said length L is not substantially less than the perimeter of said hoop and said transverse dimension D is not significantly greater than the width of said groove, whereby said elastic cord may be wrapped around the perimeter of said hoop in engagement with said groove;iii) a clasp for securing said elastic cord in tension after said elastic cord has been wrapped around said hoop, said clasp comprising a back face, oppositely disposed first and second clasp ends, and a front face, wherein said back face has an indexing means thereon for engaging said groove; said first clasp end has a first longitudinal aperture large enough to insertably receive said cord and said second clasp end has a second longitudinal aperture large enough to insertably receive said cord; and said front face has a cutout portion partially cut through said clasp and intersecting said first and second longitudinal apertures whereby said cord may be inserted through said first and second clasp apertures to form a loop large enough to wrap around said hoop; said front face further including at least one locking groove sized to slidably receive a portion of said cord in a friction fit;whereby a fabric workpiece may be draped over said hoop and secured thereto by wrapping said cord around said fabric over said groove and securing said cord in a stretched state with said clasp.