Sandra Lynne Chandler

US Patent:

20040060494, Apr 1, 2004

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/254718

Inventors:

John Martelli - Pensacola FL, US
Sandra Chandler - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

D05B035/00
D05B029/00

US Classification:

112/150000

Abstract:

A pressure foot assembly for minimizing puckering or bunching of quilt or fabric when being sewn or during other contour sewing. The assembly includes a non-rotating or non-walking pressure foot that has a laterally displaced inner foot from the inner feed dog of the machine. The assembly may include a rotating or “walking” pressure foot recessed under the base and outer pressure foot. The assembly includes a cloth guide to laterally limit the movement of the fabric in the direction of the inner foot.