Sewing machine storage cabinet
AssigneeMorton Glass Works
InventorDonald Abel
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Abstract
A sewing machine storage cabinet is disclosed wherein a first portion is attached to a wall and contains a sewing machine attached to a table capable of moving from a vertical folded position, about a horizontal axis, to a horizontal operative position. A second part of the cabinet is attached to the first part and provides a door to cover the table and associated machine when in its folded position. The exterior of the door may be provided with a design to improve its aesthetic quality when in its closed position. The cabinet also contains a sewing basket in which extra needles, thread, bobbins, etc. may be stored.
Claims17
A sewing machine storage cabinet comprising:
- a. a cabinet portion;
- b. a table having one end attached to said cabinet portion and being movable from a generally horizontal operative position to a generally vertical storage position where it is located within said cabinet by moving a distal end of the table upwardly causing the table to pivot about a generally horizontal axis and vice versa;
- c. a sewing machine pivotally attached to said table such that it is pivotable with respect to said table about a generally horizontal axis between an upright, operative position and a storage position in which it lies against said table;
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- d. support means connected between said cabinet portion and said table to support said table when it is in its operative position, said support comprising at least one compressible and extendable member pivotally connected to said cabinet portion and to said table.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.