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Title:
PORTABLE BOBBIN WINDER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/129494
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Disclosed is a portable device for winding thread around a bobbin from a spool of thread. The device includes a height adjustable thread holder configured to receive the spool of thread, a thread guide bar pivotable between a stored position and an operative position, and an adjustable tension feed device for applying tension to the thread during winding. The device also includes a spindle slot configured to receive one of a plurality of rotatable spindles that are interchangeable within the spindle slot so that different corresponding spindles can be used with the device. Also, a speed control knob for adjusting a speed at which the spindle rotates and thus at which thread is wound around the bobbin from the spool of thread, a fill knob for adjusting the amount of thread to be wound on the bobbin, and an automatic shut off mechanism are disclosed.

Inventors:
SHIMP ROSEMARY (US)
HATCHER KENNETH (US)
SASUR DAVID (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/030324
Publication Date:
December 27, 2012
Filing Date:
March 23, 2012
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Assignee:
SIMPLICITY PATTERN CO INC (US)
SHIMP ROSEMARY (US)
HATCHER KENNETH (US)
SASUR DAVID (US)
International Classes:
D05B59/00; B65H75/34; B65H75/40
Foreign References:
US6036136A2000-03-14
KR200333639Y12003-11-15
US5871163A1999-02-16
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PEREZ, Robert C.F. et al. (P.O. Box 10500McLean, Virginia, US)
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