Holder for needlework hoop or frame

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a holder for needlework hoop or frame showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; the hoop shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The appearance of the left-hand side is a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 5.

The dotted line in the top view of FIG. 2 represents a needlework hoop mounted on the holder, this particular hoop being an oval-shaped hoop, and is merely for illustrative purposes but not part of the design.

The darkened areas on the pads atop the posts represent a hook and loop type of fabric, such as is well known by the trademark Velcro.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
396073 January 1889 Cory
437240 September 1890 Przewdzink
Patent History
Patent number: D293976
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 20, 1985
Date of Patent: Feb 2, 1988
Inventors: Virgil R. Dutton (Chandler, AZ), Elizabeth A. Dutton (Tempe, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: Terry Pfeffer
Law Firm: Woodard, Emhardt, Naughton, Moriarty & McNett
Application Number: 6/747,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 3/26