Patent ID: 6775934
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: D05C,D10B

Abstract:
A head apparel embroidery hoop and alignment device for use in conjunction with an embroidery machine for embroidering and monogramming a cap, comprising:a substantially flat, planar frame having an upper surface and a lower surface, a front and a rear, an inner perimeter defining an opening adapted for receiving a cap to be embroidered, an outer perimeter adapted for being secured to a containment hoop of the embroidery machine, and a centered rear alignment groove defined in the upper surface at the rear of the frame; and a retaining plate having an upper and lower surface, said retaining plate removably clamped to the frame; whereby a cap secured within the frame by said retaining plate and maintained in proper alignment with the rear alignment groove is positioned within the containment hoop of an embroidery machine in order to present an area to be embroidered to an embroidery machine.