Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes heads to discharge a liquid; caps to contact and move away from the plurality of heads, respectively; individual drain passages communicating with the plurality of caps, respectively; at least one common drain passage communicating with at least two of the individual drain passages; suction devices provided in the individual drain passages, respectively; and a controller. Each of the individual drain passages is to allow and shut off communication between the cap and the common drain passage. The controller causes the individual drain passage to allow the communication between the cap and the common drain passage when performing capping and decapping of the head. The controller caps the sucking target with the cap after shutting off each individual drain passage communicating with the cap corresponding to the head that is not a sucking target.

Abstract: An embroidery apparatus is configured to perform an embroidery operation according to embroidery data. The embroidery apparatus includes a thread assumed consumption amount calculator configured to calculate an assumed consumption amount of a thread in the embroidery operation, based on initial embroidery data input in advance; a thread consumption amount detection mechanism configured to detect an actual consumption amount of the thread; and a thread consumption amount adjuster configured to adjust the actual consumption amount of the thread in the embroidery operation by adjusting output embroidery data to be output, based on a difference between the calculated assumed consumption amount of the thread and the detected actual consumption amount of the thread.

Abstract: A system and method for treatment of thread includes a thread printer that applies colored coatings to thread and that passes the treated thread to a fabric weaving system. A camera is positioned to capture images of the treated thread as it is woven into a fabric in the fabric weaving system. The system processes the images to determine whether the location of a selected segment of the treated thread in the fabric corresponds to an expected location in the fabric. If the actual location of the selected segment corresponds to the expected location, the system will continue instructing the thread printer to selectively apply the colored coatings to the thread according to the pattern. However, if the actual location does not correspond to the expected location, the system will modify the pattern so that thread printer adjusts the size of a segments to automatically account for the misalignment.

Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.

Abstract: A first roll (20) and a second roll (40) of a roll forming device are provided with a plurality of stacked cutting blades (22, 122) and retainers (21, 121). The retainers (21, 121) pass through the stacked cutting blades (22, 122) and receive a first rotating shaft (16) and a second rotating shaft (18). Projections (21a, 121a) are formed on end portions of the retainers (21, 121). When the cutting blades (22, 122) are stacked, the projections (21a, 121a) control positioning operation of the cutting blades (22, 122). With this constitution, when the cutting blades (22, 122) are joined in a stacked state to the retainers (21, 121), the cutting blades (22, 122) in the stacking direction is controlled with the retainers (21, 121).

Abstract: The invention provides a magnifier for a sewing machine that is mounted on a sewing machine main body and magnifies a view of a front end of a needle which is mounted on a needle bar front end that moves vertically and a vicinity of a cloth presser. The magnifier includes: a supporting arm part A, at one end of which a lens holding part 2 having a holding unit 4 that detachably holds a lens is provided, and at the other end of which a mounting part 3 for mounting the magnifier on the sewing machine main body is provided; and a lens main body B that is constituted by connected part 6 which is detachable to the lens holding part 2, and a lens part 5 which is formed continuously to the connected part 6.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for detecting the position of a needle during a needlework operation.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a frame portion, a lid member, and a control portion. The lid member is attached to the frame portion such that the lid member can open and close. The control portion is configured to control a movement speed of the lid member depending on an aperture of the lid member.

Abstract: This invention comprises a device designed to enable a temporary solution to holding of fabric or materials. The device includes a clipping device with teeth that will snap onto the outermost layer of material. This clip is then attached to the middle section which is a piece of elastic which can vary in length from 1?-12? to allow for the flexibility of the item as to not cause damage to the material when tension is applied. The elastic is then attached to a hook that will then pierce the fabric and hook it up to the desired length pr position. The hook can vary in size determined by the type of material used to hold.

Abstract: An inkjet printhead, in particular for sewing/embroidering machines, includes a support structure; a plurality of firing cells included in the support structure, each firing cell being adapted to eject ink through a respective nozzle for coloring a thread to be used in a sewing/embroidering machine; a guide element, provided on the support structure, for guiding the thread in a position facing said nozzles. Also disclosed are a sewing/embroidering machine including the printhead and a method for making the printhead.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a frame portion, a lid member, and a control portion. The lid member is attached to the frame portion such that the lid member can open and close. The control portion is configured to control a movement speed of the lid member depending on an aperture of the lid member.

Abstract: A sewing machine module mounted in a sewing machine that includes a feed mechanism, a shuttle mechanism, a frame that covers at least a portion of a side face of the feed mechanism, a portion of a side face of the shuttle mechanism, a portion of a bottom face of the feed mechanism, and a portion of a bottom face of the shuttle mechanism and that supports the feed mechanism and the shuttle mechanism in a state in which a top side of the feed mechanism and a top side of the shuttle mechanism are open, a cover member that is formed into a flat plate shape and that covers the top side of the feed mechanism and the top side of the shuttle mechanism that are supported by the frame, and a joining mechanism that joins the frame and the cover member.

Abstract: An upper feed device includes a mounting portion, a feed mechanism, a drive portion, and a connecting portion. The mounting portion is configured to mount the upper feed device to a presser bar of a sewing machine. The feed mechanism is configured to feed a work cloth. The drive portion is configured to drive the feed mechanism. The connecting portion is configured to electrically connect the drive portion to a control portion of the sewing machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lower thread ending region detection apparatus (LTERDA) that prevents problems associated with poor quality and re-work resulting from false stitchings due to being unable to detect the exhaustion of the lower thread during the sewing operation.

Abstract: A spool holder includes a spool base and a thread guide mechanism including a thread guide member having thread guide portions guiding the threads extending from thread spools, respectively and a divided support pillar disposed so as to support the guide member on the spool base and including an upper support pillar having an upper end swingably mounted on the guide member and a lower support pillar having a lower end which is swingably mounted on the spool base, and a holding unit which holds the divided support pillar so that the pillar is switchable between a first position where both pillars are substantially vertically lined so that the guide member is located at an upper position in its use and a second position where both support pillars are bent at the connecting part so that the guide member is located at an accommodation position in its non-use.

Abstract: A bed covering is provided. The bed covering forms an aperture between a first and second piece, the aperture allowing the escape of an extremity such as a foot or leg of a user. A method of making the bed covering is provided. A do it yourself kit is provided for forming the bed covering.

Abstract: A sewing machine auxiliary storage compartment is provided that can be attached to or detached from a sewing machine body part and that allows small articles such as accessories to be taken out therefrom or put thereinto even during sewing. Upper and lower parts are attached slidably with respect to each other. The upper part 11 is provided with an attachment part 116 that can be attached to the sewing machine body part by its one end. The lower part 12 is attached to the upper part 11 slidably in a direction crossing a workpiece feeding direction when the upper part 11 and the sewing machine body part are attached together. A storage part 122 for storing accessories is provided in the lower part 12, which is located on the opposite side to the one end.

Abstract: A holding device (3) for a tool, e.g., a textile marker (5), for the processing of a textile or non-textile sheet material (44) is attached to the presser foot bar (23) of a sewing machine (1). The tool is supported by a tool holder (15) so that it can move on a base part (19) of the holding device (3) and can be changed in its position or activation through movements of the needle bar (9) of the sewing machine (1).

Abstract: A spool holder includes a spool holder base to which a plurality of thread spools is attachable, and a support base having a pivoting member. The spool holder base includes a first spool holder base, a second spool holder base continuous to the other end of the first base and a connection connecting the first and second bases. The spool holder further comprises a thread guide mechanism. The divided spool holder base is switchable between a storage position where the spool holder bases are adjacent and a use position where the first base is swung about the pivoting member and the second base is swung so that the spool holder bases are spread so as to be nonparallel to each other.

Abstract: A multi-needle sewing machine including a needle-bar case transfer mechanism transferring a needle-bar case relative to a sewing machine body and a first wiring and a second wiring each connected to an electrical component provided at the needle-bar case and that is extended across the sewing machine body and the needle-bar case. The first and the second wiring are held such that the first wiring and the second wiring are separated in a direction of transfer of the needle-bar case and a first intermediate portion of the first wiring and a second intermediate portion of the second wiring are curved so as to either cross over or proximate one another to allow the first wiring and the second wiring to be moved relative to one another at the first intermediate portion and the second intermediate portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring the yarn or yarns in a carpet making machine or the like, a so-called tufting machine, in which the yarn or yarns are applied on a bed material, e.g. a bed weft, during movement of the yarn or yarns from a yarn magazine, e.g. a creel with a number of yarn bobbins (B) on a number of posts (S) in one or more storeys, to the bed material each through its transparent or translucent tube (R), e.g. a hose, at least one light emitter (4) and one light receiver (6) being positioned at each tube (R) for yarn which is to be in motion and to be monitored, and the light receivers (6) are rehearsed to convert received light into an electric signal which is connected to an electronic circuit for triggering an alarm and possible stoppage of the machine when the electric signal indicates that the yarn in its tube (R) is not in motion.

Abstract: A reusable marking system for use in visualizing, designating and synchronizing the rows, columns or blocks of fabric used in quilt designs is disclosed. The marking system utilizes a plurality of pre-sequenced, pin-type, marking tools to designate the specific order of quilt designs for final assembly. The present invention also includes a kit for receiving, organizing and storing the marking tools.

Abstract: A spool holder includes a spool holder base to which a plurality of thread spools is attachable, and a support base having a pivoting member. The spool holder base is a divided spool holder base and includes a first spool holder base having one end pivotally mounted on the pivoting member so that the first base is swingable, a second spool holder base continuous to the other end of the first base and a connection connecting the first and second bases. The divided spool holder base is switchable between a storage position where the spool holder bases are adjacent so as to be parallel to each other and a use position where the first base is swung about the pivoting member and the second base is swung so that the spool holder bases are spread so as to be nonparallel to each other.

Abstract: An illumination device for a multineedle sewing machine includes an illuminating member which has a light source and located at a lateral side of a needle bar case and is disposed so as to open portions of needle bars and portions of needles, a light amount adjusting unit which adjusts an amount of light of the light source, and a control unit which controls the light amount adjusting unit with movement of the needle bar case by the needle bar case moving mechanism together with the illuminating member so that a predetermined illuminance is maintained at least in part of an illuminated area which is illuminated by the light source. The part of the illuminated area is located near the needle drop position.

Abstract: A multi-needle sewing machine including a needle-bar case transfer mechanism transferring a needle-bar case relative to a sewing machine body and a first wiring and a second wiring each connected to an electrical component provided at the needle-bar case and that is extended across the sewing machine body and the needle-bar case. The first and the second wiring are held such that the first wiring and the second wiring are separated in a direction of transfer of the needle-bar case and a first intermediate portion of the first wiring and a second intermediate portion of the second wiring are curved so as to either cross over or proximate one another to allow the first wiring and the second wiring to be moved relative to one another at the first intermediate portion and the second intermediate portion.

Abstract: A punch data generating device that generates punch data used in an embroiderable sewing machine for punch engraving a pattern on a workpiece by attaching a punch needle that punch engraves a surface of the workpiece in dot-by-dot strokes on a needle bar of the embroiderable sewing machine and moving the punch needle up and down while transferring the workpiece in two predetermined directions by a transfer mechanism. The punch data generating device includes a data generator that generates the punch data so that when punch engraving a plurality of patterns, the patterns are sequentially punch engraved one by one.

Abstract: A holding device (3) for a tool, e.g., a textile marker (5), for the processing of a textile or non-textile sheet material (44) is attached to the presser foot bar (23) of a sewing machine (1). The tool is supported by a tool holder (15) so that it can move on a base part (19) of the holding device (3) and can be changed in its position or activation through movements of the needle bar (9) of the sewing machine (1).

Abstract: The Color Pin Counting System allows needle workers who stitch by hand, and are working on a large design (with 32 to 40 threads per inch) to start and maintain a method of keeping track of threads. The method utilizes 10 pins with jeweled or colored tops. Each pin represents ten linen or canvas threads. After outlining the design area with basting stitches or a marking pen or pencil, one can easily count the threads in the design to find a starting point for stitching. The Color Pin Counting System solves the dilemma of losing place. The primary advantage of the invention is to allow a needle worker to complete a large design while keeping track of the many threads.

Abstract: An assembly for attaching SMT stencils to a substrate, which includes: a stencil (30) having a plurality of evenly distributed holes along its periphery. The assembly further includes a frame (10) for receiving the stencil (30) and a mesh substrate, attached to the frame. A unified structure of the stencil with the mesh is formed by sewing machine, which thread through the holes of the stencil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of manual sewing comprising using solid or hollow shapes, that is planar surfaces, to stabilize and display the area being worked on and using both hands to accomplish the sewing tasks. The area to be worked on is spread out and stabilized on a planar surface, and the planar surface itself is stabilized in space with a holding device or by the surroundings. Both hands are then free to do the actual sewing. Pincers and needle holders designed to assist the use in proper use are employed to optimize visualization and to facilitate the actual sewing. The use of eyeless needles with pre-attached thread, preferably swaged-on threads, eliminates the need for threading. Use of curved needles with needle holders facilitates sewing in small spaces. Kits are also contemplated that comprise a variety of sewing crafts of the present invention.

Abstract: A device or tool having a protrusion, shaft or nubbin in a pre-determined size appropriate to be inserted into a hole of a bobbin, that when inserted presses against the walls of the hole, whereby which pressure is enough to allow the protrusion, shaft or nubbin to lift up the bobbin.

Abstract: A bobbin system for use with a sewing machine is disclosed. The system includes a bobbin and a thread wound around the bobbin. The system also includes an anti-unwinding member arranged around the thread to ensure that the thread does not dislodge and unwind off of the bobbin thus reducing or eliminating entanglements and jamming of the moving parts of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A sewing machine for stitching thread with several colors according to a sewing pattern stored in the form of stitch data in a memory, where the thread is dyed by a mechanism for dyeing the thread and where the upper thread is fed to a needle by a thread feeder. The thread consumption per stitch is calculated by a control unit from the data. The thread feeder is controlled by the control unit so that for each step it advances the calculated thread consumption for the stitch.

Abstract: A knot placer has a rod (10) connecting a handle end (11) to a working end (12). The working end (12) has a closed leg eyelet (15) and a slit leg eyelet (16). A slidable knot (27), formed from a pair of ends of surgical suture (25a) and (25b) is used to join a patient's tissue. The knot (27) can be transferred through an access port (21) and tightened at a surgical site (26) by threading each respective suture end (25a) and (25b) into each eyelet (15) and (16), grasping the handle end (11), and pushing the slidable knot (27) to the surgical site (26) during an endoscopic surgery. Subsequently, the knot placer can be pulled out of the access port (21), and the slit eyelet (16) can release its respective suture end (25a) or (25b) through the slit (19). Another slidable knot (27) can be tied.

Abstract: A sewing machine lighting equipment comprises light emitting diodes, which are arranged on at least two sides of the needle bar and which are disposed in at least one lighting device.

Abstract: Sewing machines use a foot control pedal for power and speed. When using a machine quilting frame, one balances on one foot while controlling the speed and power of the sewing machine and moving the sewing machine from side to side and to and fro on a carrier. This invention solves these control problems in one hand guided device, permitting a more comfortable two-footed balance. The Machine Quilting Hand Control handle is angled and contoured for ease of use. A governor sets a maximum speed of sewing. A variable speed trigger switch controls the speed. Hook and loop tape attaches the Hand Control to the sewing machine. The cord plugs into the foot control outlet of the sewing machine. The adapter has several input plugs for use with different sewing machines. An inline fuse shuts off the circuit if there is an electrical short or power surge.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus such as a household sewing machine includes a needle bar on which a sewing needle is mounted, a needle bar vertically moving mechanism vertically moving the needle bar, a thread cassette having a thread accommodating section accommodating a supply of thread, a cassette mount to which the thread cassette is detachably attached, a threading mechanism operated in synchronization with attachment of the thread cassette to the cassette mount when the needle bar is stopped at a predetermined position, the threading mechanism passing the thread drawn from the thread cassette through an eye of the needle mounted on the needle bar, and a threading limiting unit limiting the threading mechanism so that the threading mechanism is inoperative in a case where the thread cassette is attached to the cassette mount when the apparatus is disconnected from a power supply.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus includes a thread cutting mechanism that cuts a thread connected to a work cloth. In response to an operation of an operating member and detachment of a sewing cartridge from a sewing apparatus body, the thread cutting mechanism is actuated. The thread cutting mechanism includes a thread cutting lever, a link mechanism, cutting blades, and an engagement mechanism.

Abstract: A sewing cartridge includes a cassette body, a hollow needle that can pass through a work cloth, a spool around which a thread to be supplied to the hollow needle is wound, a needle cover that covers at least a tip of the hollow needle, and a coil compression spring that urges the needle cover to a cover position where the needle cover covers the hollow needle.

Abstract: A holder for sewing machine bobbins containing thread which will be used with a serger. The holder has an aperture with a grommet therein that will fit the spindle on any brand of serger and will secure the holder on the serger. The holder also includes a plurality of spindles which will hold the sewing machine bobbins, and a cover with apertures through which the threads can be extended to connect to the serger.

Abstract: This invention provides an overlock sewing machine with a threading mechanism that is both easier and more efficient to use. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, the overlock sewing machine has a vertically movable needle (6, 106), a looper carriage (18, 118) connected to a rotating shaft, and a looper (11, 111) on the end of the looper carriage. The looper extends laterally over the looper carriage and has a thread-receiving eye (11a, 111a). The looper and the needle cooperate to form a chain stitch. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, a thread-guiding member (25, 125) next to the looper pivots with the looper to guide a thread LT through the thread-receiving eye. A movable lever (30, 130) pivots with or relative to the looper. A thread-delivering member (39, 139) mounted on the movable lever that can be set in two positions: a first position corresponding to a first position of the thread-receiving eye, and a second position corresponding to the thread-guiding member.

Abstract: The upper end portion (44) of a needle (10) is received within a blind socket (38) which extends axially upwardly into a lower end portion of a needle bar (12). A set screw (42) is received within a set screw opening (40) which intersects the socket (38). The set screw (42) is tightened to secure the needle (10) to the needle bar (12). The lower end portion of needle bar (12) includes an inclined side surface (24). Side surface (24) truncates the lower end portion of the needle bar (12). A circumferential groove (34) is provided on the remaining part of the lower end portion of needle bar (12), closely adjacent a lower end surface (30). A chamfer (32) is provided at the periphery of the end surface (30). Chamfer (32) functions to cam a snap ring (36) onto the lower end portion of needle bar (12) and into the groove (34). The inclined side surface (24) and a confronting portion of ring (26) defines a thread guide eye (46).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a thread dyeing apparatus and method for dyeing a thread. The apparatus comprises a support housing which stores and applies dye to thread moving through a thread opening in the housing. The housing is positioned between the thread source and the end use. In one preferred embodiment, the apparatus is used to dye thread during operation of a sewing machine. The support housing is positioned between the thread spool and the needle of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a thread dyeing apparatus and method for dyeing a thread. The apparatus comprises a marker having a transorb material and a nib with dyeing liquid being disposed in the marker housing as passing through the transorb material to the nib. A slit is formed in the nib. The slit is sized so the thread extends through the slit in the nib wherein the dyeing liquid is applied to the thread. In one embodiment, the apparatus is used to dye thread during operation of a sewing machine and, in this embodiment, the marker is positioned between the thread source and the needle of the machine. In other embodiment, the apparatus is utilized for applying a thread lubricant to the thread.

Abstract: A sewing machine having a presser bar and a needle bar and each having a force transducer mounted thereon for simultaneously detecting changes in load applied to the presser bar and needle bar. The force transducers are connected to a circuit including a computer for monitoring the fabric feeding and stitch formation forces encountered by the presser bar and the needle bar during sewing and analyzing the simultaneous force signal data from the force transducers on the needle bar and the presser bar of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A quilting machine includes a base having three bridges; a sewing head secured to the upper bridge; a cylindrically shaped frame slidably and rotatably mounted on the lower two bridges, the frame including first and second end assemblies spaced from each other on the lower bridges, each having a support casting slidably mounted on the base and a ring rotatably mounted on a support casting, each ring including circumferential gear teeth, gears meshing with the gear teeth and extending from the support castings for supporting the rings, a plurality of first and second telescoping rods secured to the first and second end assemblies, at least one first telescoping rod screw-threadedly receiving a second telescoping rod, and at least one first and second telescoping rod rotatably fixed and axially movable with respect to each other, a gear secured to each of the latter in meshing engagement with the gear teeth of the respective rings; a mechanism for rotating the axially movable and rotatably fixed first and secon

Abstract: A triple thread chain stitch machine for sewing netting. A knee shaped needle (1) is mounted on a reciprocating bar (2). A stud on the needle is received by the bar (12) for rotation about the stud. A lug (19) on the needle cooperates with a catch (22) to limit needle rotation.

Abstract: A method of sewing sheet material passing over a throat plate of a sewing machine by providing a nozzle member having a nozzle adjacent a sewing needle at an upstream side thereof with respect to a moving direction of the sheet material and impregnating the sheet with lubricating fluid by supplying the lubricating fluid from the nozzle such that the fluid contacts a surface of the sheet material facing the throat plate. Thereby, component yarns of the sheet are prevented from being severed when the needle pierces through the sheet material such that the severances are minimized.

Abstract: An accessory pneumatically operated holding device is disclosed, specifically for industrial sewing machines which device comprises a profiled blade accessory holding element which can be moved by a pneumatic piston along a backward and forward travel with extreme and adjustable precision.The above device can be readily removed from the working plane of the sewing machine.

Abstract: Looper for sewing machines provided with a mounting shank having a positioning flat adapted to be coupled to a coacting flat formed on a positioner member, which positioner member can be angularly fastened on a looper support so that the coupling between the looper and the positioner takes place in a predetermined angular position in one and the same hole of the looper support.