Hand sewing needle

{
  "publication_number": "US6189747B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Hand sewing needle",
  "abstract": "A hand sewing needle for eliminating the requirement of turning the hand sewing needle after each pass through a piece of fabric. The inventive device includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. An eyelet is positioned within the elongate body for receiving a length of thread, wherein the eyelet separates the elongate body into a first portion and a second portion. The first end and the second end of the elongate body may be comprised of any well-known structure such as pointed or blunt. The elongate body is preferably positioned at a center point of the elongate body.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A hand sewing needle, comprising: an elongate body having a first end and a second end, wherein said elongate body is straight having a single axis extending between said first end and said second end and wherein said elongate body is a solid structure and wherein said first end and said second end each are comprised of a pointed shape; and an eyelet positioned within said elongate body between said first end and said second end.",
    "2. The hand sewing needle of claim 1, wherein said eyelet is positioned at a center point of said elongate body.",
    "3. The hand sewing needle of claim 2, wherein said eyelet is oval shaped.",
    "4. The hand sewing needle of claim 1, wherein said eyelet is positioned adjacent a center point of said elongate body.",
    "5. The hand sewing needle of claim 4, wherein said eyelet is oval shaped.",
    "6. The hand sewing needle of claim 1, wherein said eyelet is positioned between a center point of said elongate body and said first end.",
    "7. The hand sewing needle of claim 1, wherein said elongate body and said eyelet are symmetrical.",
    "8. The hand sewing needle of claim 1, wherein said first end and said second end are tapered.",
    "9. A hand sewing needle, comprising: an elongate body having a first end, a second end and a center point, wherein said elongate body is straight having a single axis extending between said first end and said second end and wherein said elongate body is a solid structure and wherein said first end and said second end each are comprised of a pointed shape; an eyelet positioned about said center point of said elongate body, wherein an outer perimeter of said eyelet has a width larger than a width of said elongate body; and wherein said elongate body is symmetrical.",
    "10. The hand sewing needle of claim 9, wherein said eyelet is oval shaped.",
    "11. The hand sewing needle of claim 9, wherein said elongate body is cylindrical in shape.",
    "12. The hand sewing needle of claim 11, wherein said elongate body has a circular cross sectional area.",
    "13. The hand sewing needle of claim 9, wherein said elongate body is comprised of carbon steel.",
    "14. The hand sewing needle of claim 13, wherein said elongate body is copper plated.",
    "15. The hand sewing needle of claim 13, wherein said elongate body is nickel plated."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "1. Field of the Invention\n\nThe present invention relates generally to hand sewing needles and more specifically it relates to a hand sewing needle for eliminating the requirement of turning the hand sewing needle after each pass through a piece of fabric.\n\n2. Description of the Prior Art\n\nSewing needles have been in use for years. Typically, a conventional hand sewing needle has a body with a pointed end and an eyelet attached to the body opposite of the pointed end. The user attaches a length of thread within the eyelet and then grasps the body near the eyelet. The user inserts the thread the pointed end of the conventional hand-sewing needle through the fabric until the eyelet is drawn through the opposite side of the fabric. The user must then rotate the conventional needle 180 degrees so that the pointed end faces the opposite side of the fabric thereby allowing the user the manually insert the conventional needle from the opposite side of the fabric.\n\nThe main problem with conventional hand sewing needles is that they require the user to rotate the conventional hand sewing needle 180 degrees each time it is inserted through the fabric to sew a stitch. This increases the time required to complete a sewing job. Rotating the conventional hand sewing needle also requires the user to position their hands in awkward positions that can eventually cause injuries to the user's hands and wrists.\n\nWhile these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they are not as suitable for eliminating the requirement of turning the hand sewing needle after each pass through a piece of fabric.",
  "cpc": [
    "D05B 85/00",
    "D05B 85/003"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "D05B 85/00"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "James C. Collingham",
    "Teresa A. Collingham"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2000-01-12",
  "publication_date": "2001-02-20",
  "grant_date": "2001-02-20",
  "priority_date": "2000-01-12",
  "application_number": "US-48188400-A",
  "family_id": "23913769",
  "cited_by_count": 17,
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}