Patent ID: 6513742
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B65H,D05B

Abstract:
A thread cassette comprising:a) a generally rectangular cassette shell having opposing first and second walls, and perimeter walls with opposing portions, said first and second walls connected by said perimeter walls, said cassette shell including a cassette portion and an integrally connected spindle engaging portion, said spindle engaging portion being located at an end section of said rectangular cassette shell and defines a cylinder for mounting on a spindle of a sewing machine; b) at least one thread bobbin located for rotation within said cassette shell; and c) a thread carried on said at least one bobbin; d) said cassette shell having at least one thread outlet located in said perimeter walls at a point remote from said spindle engaging portion such that thread may be removed from the cassette by pulling said thread from said shell while rotating said thread bobbin.