Patents by Inventor André Stucki

André Stucki has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for operating several functions of a sewing machine
    Patent number: 7380510
    Abstract: A device for operating several sewing functions is provided with a single control disk with curved paths arranged peripherally and facially on the control disk for acting radially and axially. The control disk is driven by a stepper motor and allows individual or several functions to be executed during the rotary movement as well as temporarily stopping others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: André Stucki, Roland Füllemann
  • Thread spool holder for a plurality of needle thread spools
    Patent number: 7114455
    Abstract: In an upright (3) of a sewing machine (1), a thread spool holder (24) is mounted in a recess (13) so that it can pivot out of the recess (13). On this holder, thread spool pins (23) are placed, as well as an arm (35), on whose upper end thread guidance elements (33) are fixed. For use, the cover (15) which covers the thread spool holder (24) in the stowed state is opened, and the thread spool holder (24) is pivoted out from the recess (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Frank Prüfer, Michael König, André Stucki
  • Sewing or embroidery machine
    Patent number: 7080603
    Abstract: The hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is mounted so that it can move on a hook carrier. Through a sliding movement of the hook carrier, the hook (15) is brought from its operating position into a bobbin case removal position. Through the sliding movement, the hook (15) with the bobbin case (17) is placed at or above the opening, which is created by the flap (13) in the lower arm (5). In this way, the removal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is made considerably easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Christian Ulmer, André Stucki, Heinz Janouschek
  • Top transport device for sewing machines
    Patent number: 7055445
    Abstract: In the top transport device of a sewing machine, the top transport foot (15) moves in a vertical slot (27) in the arm (17), with which the top transport foot (15) is driven. This arrangement enables the top transport foot (15) to be displaced upwards into the rest position, so that accessories can be fixed to the presser bar (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Peter Hintzen, André Stucki
  • Arrangement for changing the bobbin of a sewing or embroidery machine
    Patent number: 7055444
    Abstract: An arrangement for changing bobbins in sewing and embroidery machines is arranged on the cover (13) on the lower arm of the sewing machine (1). With a push-button (45) and a slide (19), the bobbin case (71) with the bobbin (73) lying therein is released from the hook base (75) and made accessible to outside of the sewing machine (1) when the cover (13) is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: André Stucki, Michael Berger