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Universal stitching guide

CA 1180233 A · Owner: Kirby, Dorothy Y. · Inventors: Kirby, Dorothy Y.

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A universal stitching and seam guide attachable to any sewing machine for permitting the operator to produce straight or curved stitchings, and even and uniform seams and hems. A thin steel mounting plate having a pressure sensitive adhesive on its bottom surface is provided for installation on a sewing machine bed plate adjacent the needle plate and presser foot. A guide plate is provided formed from magnetized rubber-like material and having straight sides and curved sides. The guide plate is placed on the mounting plate and is held in place by magnetism. The appropriate edge is selectively positioned for the type of stitching being performed. The guide plate will also adhere to the …

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  • Granted January 2, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 2, 2002.
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FiledMay 16, 1984
GrantedJanuary 2, 1985
Term endedJanuary 2, 2002
Patent numberCA 1180233 A
Classification (IPC)D05B55/06

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198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedMay 16, 1984Patent grantedJan 2, 1985Term endedJan 2, 2002

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