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US 7,395,950 B2Granted
Combined thread spool, needle holder and thread cutter
OwnerGayle P. Roppinventor
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Abstract
A thread spool holder comprises an elongate shaft, for receiving a spool of thread, with a flange at one end for engaging one end of the spool. A thread cutter is provided at one end of the shaft allowing the user to cut thread easily. The shaft is hollow to form an elongate cavity and closed by a removable cap. When the cap is removed the user may have access to the cavity for storing needles.
Claims7
A thread spool holder comprising
- an elongate tubular shaft having an outside diameter whereby it can be inserted in said thread spool and having a portion forming a cavity for storing one or more needles,
- a flange at one end of said shaft, an outside diameter of said flange being larger than said outside diameter of said shaft,
- a cap for removable attachment to said portion, said cap closing said cavity when attached to said portion and allowing access to said cavity when detached from said portion, and
- a thread cutter near one end of said shaft, said thread cutter comprising a thread guide in an exterior surface of said shaft and a sharp edge recessed in said thread guide.
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