US2575470A

US2575470A - Embroidery aid and frame

Info

Publication number: US2575470A
Application number: US10449A
Authority: US
Inventors: Salz Robert
Original assignee: HIGHLAND ART EMBROIDERY COMPAN
Current assignee: HIGHLAND ART EMBROIDERY Co; HIGHLAND ART EMBROIDERY COMPAN
Priority date: 1948-02-24
Filing date: 1948-02-24
Publication date: 1951-11-20
Anticipated expiration: 1968-11-20

Description

Nov. 20, 1951 R. SALZ EMBROIDERY AID AND FRAME Filed Feb. 24, 1948 JNVEN'TOR. ROBERT $141.2

BY y ATTORNEY Patented Nov. 20, 1951 I E D SiT' QENTJ or land" Art Embroidery Company,

Califi, a partnership: Application February24, 1948;: seiiarNd. 10,449

(Class 40-452) 2' Claims;

This invention relates to an embroidery device having an educational andamusement "-value' and i serving -the double function on an embroidery hoop and a picture frame.

Embroidery is generally done-on" a piece" of cloth having a printed"pattern as-a guide-for embroidery. When working thereon the cloth is generally stretched across an embroidery hoop. The conventional embroidery hoop comprises a pair of circular 'bands disposed one inside the other; when in use, to bind the cloth therebetween and stretch it taut across the circle. After the embroidery iscompletedit is-generally removed ffofn'the'hoopsand washed and thereafter framed or the like.

' The present invention -providesmeans; particularly adapted for useby" children, whereby the printcarrying embroidery cloth is bonded between two cooperating frames" which serve as an embroidery hoop and thereafter as-a'frame for-the completed embroidery which maybe hung onthewallor' the like. The device is so constructed that the whole assembly, including-the embroidery cloth, may be washed" after "completion of the artwork and prior to hanging.' This doubleaspect' of the deviceof the invention "isf particular advantage in providing-an educational amusement device for children. The embroidery cloth being rigidly stretched between the frames may be worked on continuously or periodically until the art work is completed and it may then be washed and hung in the childs room.

Many modifications in the invention will be obvious from the description. Thus elaborate patterns and frames may be employed to adapt the device of the invention to adult embroidery and to present a sufficiently pleasing appearance to justify display of the completed work in the frame provided.

. The invention will be better understood from i the following detailed description thereof taken with respect to the accompanying drawing in which:

II joined together back to back with a piece of I; in'g; unbleached linens, etc.

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2 embroidery cloth l2 stretched therebetwe'en and bonded between the frames along the-edges thereof.

To permit washing- -the embroidery work with out removing the cloth from the frames; th'

the cloth-is bonded between'the frame dge with a-- water-insoluble glue I3. Innu rable glues of this typeare known-including-thepolig merized resinsfanimal glues," case'm; li'quid rubberglues',fishglue-and'the-like. The only lirlr'ii tionsin gluessuitable'foruse irr the U vention'are (1-) m i tureresistance; and (2')' suf= thedevi'cein hot-watery 7 H v The" cloth 1 2 "may be of "substantially any type" suitable to receive embroidery'work suchasffor'j examples," unbleached muslin, unbleached'sh'eeti The frames H,,l2; although shown" merge 11.1 and "2as b'eingidnti'c'al, do" not necessarily h" e to be identical.v Thus as shown in Fig. 3, the rear frame M may' have a simple-frectan'gular con-e figuration whenlviewed in section andthefront: frame I 5 may: have a. curvnmari front-face decorative purpbses; For purposes "of unif ormity; however, it is desired that the frames have the same size openings and that they be of the same width, so that when bonded together they will appear as a single frame in which the cloth is embedded.

The frame openings may be of substantially any size and shape. Although rectangular frames are generally more popular the device of the invention may incorporate circular, oval or even irregular frames providing that the two frames are substantially identical in configuration (when viewed in elevation).

Furthermore, the frames may be made of plastic as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or other materials such as wood shown in Fig. 3, or even metal or other water-insoluble material. The type of plastic employed in making the frames is limited only in that it must be water-insoluble and heat resistant so as to permit washing thereof in comparatively hot water and is further limited by economical factors. Thus as a childs educational or amusement device, it is recommended that the frame be made of comparatively inexpensive plastic, but on the other hand for more elaborate frames for adult use, which have a potentially longer useful life, more expensive materials may be employed. In using wooden frames, as shown in Fig. 3, the wood of these frames is 3 toated with a water insoluble lacquer or varnish so as to make them water resistant.

A modified type of framework is shown in Fig. 4. In this embodiment one frame I! has a continuous peripheral bead l9 extending around its inside face and the other frame has a corresponding peripheral groove I8 into which the bead I8 is adapted to fit. The bead and groove arrangement serves the double purpose of firmly anchoring the cloth between the frames and of insuring proper alignment of the two frames during assembly of the device.

As is well known in the embroidery art, the patterns on the embroidery cloth [2, may be of unlimited variation. Similarly, the type of ink employed to outline the pattern may be of substantially any kind, preferably water insoluble, so as to prevent discoloration of the embroidery upon washing.

A shrinkable cloth is preferred so that after washing it will be stretched tightly between the frames.

The embroidery device of the invention is not only educational, constructive and entertainin particularly with reference to use by children, but is also intensely practical for the elimination of embroidery hoop and the provision of integral framing means serving the double function above referred to.

This dual function is of particular merit with respect to the use of the apparatus by children in that it eliminates the necessity of proceeding through a number of stages including insertion in conventional embroidery hoops, the removal therefrom, washing, and mounting in a frame or the like. The child will take a great deal more interest in art work if provision is made for'displaying the same upon completion, this provision, being inherent in the device of the invention, insures the satisfaction of this desire which as above mentioned, is not limited to children.

Many modifications in the configuration of the framework and other features of the device of the invention may occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope thereof as defined herein.

Iclaim:

1. An educational toy comprising washable first and second frames, each frame defining an opening of substantially the same area and configuration as the other frame, a piece of cloth smaller than the outside of the frames and larger than the opening, waterproof adhesive means permanently bonding the outer edges of the cloth between the two frames to permanently bond the frames and the cloth together to hold the cloth stretched across the opening whereby embroidery may be placed on the cloth and the embroidered cloth washed in the frame.

2. An educational toy comprising first and second waterproof and heat resistant frames each defining an opening of substantially the same area and configuration as the other, a piece of cloth smaller than the outside of the frames and larger than the opening, Waterproof and heat resistant adhesive means permanently bonding the outer edges of the cloth between the two frames, the frames being thus permanently bonded together cooperating to hold the cloth stretched across the opening, whereby embroidery may be placed upon the cloth and washed in warm water in the frame.

ROBERT SALZ.

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