Patents by Inventor Tsutomu Sakino

Tsutomu Sakino 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).

  • Apparatus including magnet for protection from a broken needle of a sewing machine
    Patent number: 5918559
    Abstract: An apparatus for protection from a broken needle of a sewing machine has a needle cover within which a needle of the sewing machine moves vertically. A capturing portion is formed at the lower portion of the needle cover for capturing broken pieces of a needle. The needle cover is removably attached to a presser bar of the sewing machine using a support member. Preferably, a magnet is used to enhance the performance of the protecting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Tsutomu Sakino
  • Apparatus for protection from a broken needle of a sewing machine
    Patent number: 5791273
    Abstract: An apparatus for protection from a broken needle of a sewing machine has a needle cover within which a needle of the sewing machine moves vertically. A capturing portion is formed at the lower portion of the needle cover for capturing broken pieces of a needle. The needle cover is removably attached to a presser bar of the sewing machine using a support member. Preferably, a non-drying adhesive layer is formed on the inner wall surface of the needle cover. Alternatively, a magnet is used to enhance the performance of the protecting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Tsutomu Sakino