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US 10,272,715 B2Granted
Magnetic ruler and method of use
OwnerSuzanne Manninventor
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Abstract
This document discloses magnetic sewing rulers, cutting mats, magnetic holders and magnetic ruler sewing kits are disclosed that provide tools to securely and easily hold fabrics and other sewing materials in place on a cutting mat for laying out, measuring, cutting, pinning, etc. when engaged in sewing projects. The magnetic rulers, cutting mats, and magnetic holders provide security in holding projects to allow a person to use their hands freely during sewing projects.
Claims20
A cutting system comprising:
- a cutting mat having a ferromagnetic layer and a cutting layer;
- a plurality of magnets disposable on the cutting layer on a side opposite the ferromagnetic layer, the magnets being sufficiently strong to hold fabric to the cutting layer;
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- a ruler magnetically securable to the cutting mat to hold fabric to the cutting mat.
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A cutting system comprising:
- a cutting mat having a metal layer made from a ferromagnetic material, a cutting layer having gridlines formed thereon disposed on one side of the ferromagnetic layer and a cork board layer disposed on an opposing side of the ferromagnetic layer;
- a plurality of magnets having sufficient strength to hold a piece of fabric to the cutting layer to the cutting layer, one or more of the magnets having a top portion attached thereto;
- and a ruler having holes formed therein for receiving removable magnets.
A method for cutting or marking fabric, the method comprising:
- selecting a cutting mat having a ferromagnetic layer and a cutting layer;
- positioning a piece of fabric on the cutting layer;
- and
- disposing a plurality of magnets on a side of the fabric opposite the cutting layer to hold the fabric to the cutting layer.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.