System for Embroidering a Flame-Resistant Emblem

Abstract

A system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem uses flame-resistant threads for both the primary thread and the bobbin thread, as well as any accompanying supplemental fabrics. The flame-resistant primary thread protects the embroidered portion of the underlying material from any direct flame exposure. The flame-resistant bobbin thread ensures that the embroidered pattern cannot fall off of a garment, further flameproofing both the garment and present invention. Furthermore, a backing may be provided as a mechanism for providing a stitchwork surface and for adding dimensionality to the pattern. The backing may also be made of fireproof threads. The apparatus may also be utilized for appending a flame-resistant patch or patches onto a garment. Such a mechanism allows for attachment of flame-resistant threadwork onto any clothing. The primary thread, bobbin thread, backing, and any other additional threads may utilize fire-resistant aramid fibers, which sufficiently fireproofs garments before deployment into potential fire exposure.

Claims

1. A system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem comprising: a piece of garment fabric; a flame-resistant backing; a first flame-resistant thread; a second flame-resistant thread; the piece of garment fabric comprising an inner fabric surface and an outer fabric surface; the flame-resistant backing being positioned against the inner fabric surface; the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the piece of garment fabric and the flame-resistant backing; and the second flame-resistant thread being stitched through the first flame-resistant thread, the flame-resistant backing, and the piece of garment fabric.

2. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1, wherein the piece of garment fabric is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

3. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flame-resistant backing is made of aramid fibers.

4. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flame-resistant thread is made of aramid fibers.

5. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second flame-resistant thread is made of aramid fibers.

6. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the first flame-resistant thread being arranged into an emblem-displaying configuration across the outer fabric surface.

7. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a fabric patch; the fabric patch being positioned against the outer fabric surface; and the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the fabric patch, the piece of garment fabric, and the flame-resistant backing.

8. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 7, wherein the fabric patch is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

9. A system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem comprising: a piece of garment fabric; a flame-resistant backing; a first flame-resistant thread; a second flame-resistant thread; a fabric patch; the piece of garment fabric comprising an inner fabric surface and an outer fabric surface; the flame-resistant backing being positioned against the inner fabric surface; the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the piece of garment fabric and the flame-resistant backing; the second flame-resistant thread being stitched through the first flame-resistant thread, the flame-resistant backing, and the piece of garment fabric; the fabric patch being positioned against the outer fabric surface; and the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the fabric patch, the piece of garment fabric, and the flame-resistant backing.

10. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9, wherein the piece of garment fabric is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

11. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9, wherein the flame-resistant backing is made of aramid fibers.

12. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first flame-resistant thread is made of aramid fibers.

13. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second flame-resistant thread is made of aramid fibers.

14. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9 comprising: the first flame-resistant thread being arranged into an emblem-displaying configuration across the outer fabric surface.

15. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fabric patch is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

16. A system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem comprising: a piece of garment fabric; a flame-resistant backing; a first flame-resistant thread; a second flame-resistant thread; the piece of garment fabric comprising an inner fabric surface and an outer fabric surface; the flame-resistant backing being positioned against the inner fabric surface; the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the piece of garment fabric and the flame-resistant backing; the second flame-resistant thread being stitched through the first flame-resistant thread, the flame-resistant backing, and the piece of garment fabric; and the flame-resistant backing, the first flame-resistant thread, and the second flame-resistant thread being made of aramid fibers.

17. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 16, wherein the piece of garment fabric is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

18. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 16 comprising: the first flame-resistant thread being arranged into an emblem-displaying configuration across the outer fabric surface.

19. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 16 comprising: a fabric patch; the fabric patch being positioned against the outer fabric surface; and the first flame-resistant thread being stitched through the fabric patch, the piece of garment fabric, and the flame-resistant backing.

20. The flame-resistant embroidery as claimed in claim 19, wherein the fabric patch is made of a flame-resistant fabric.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a stitch pattern of the present invention.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a rear-right perspective view of the present invention utilizing a patch.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0011] The present invention is a system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem that is used to create flame-resistant patterns, logos, badges, symbols, and more. The present invention is also configured to append such emblems onto existing apparel, especially flame-resistant apparel. The present invention comprises a piece of garment fabric 1, a flame-resistant backing 4, a first flame-resistant thread 5, and a second flame-resistant thread 6, as represented in FIG. 1. The piece of garment fabric 1 is any apparel or segment of apparel that is to be adorned with an embroidered emblem, including jackets, coats, uniforms, pants, shirts, hats, and more. The flame-resistant backing 4 is a segment of generally fabric material utilized for structural support as an intermediate fabric between the first flame-resistant thread 5 and the second flame-resistant thread 6 that embellishes the produced visuals upon the piece of garment fabric 1. The first flame-resistant thread 5 is a strand of flame-resistant material which may be sewn, hemmed, stitched, or otherwise integrated into the piece of garment fabric 1 and the flame-resistant backing 4. Similarly, the second flame-resistant thread 6 is a strand of flame-resistant material, often referred to in the industry as a bobbin thread, which may be sewn, hemmed, stitched, or otherwise integrated into the piece of garment fabric 1 and the flame-resistant backing 4 in order to further secure the first flame-resistant thread 5 in a desirable position. The first flame-resistant thread 5 and the second flame-resistant thread 6 may be made of a variety of flame-resistant materials capable of being woven or stitched together. Additionally, the first flame-resistant thread 5 and the second flame-resistant thread 6 may encompass several threads tied end-to-end or composites of different colors of materials which, in the preferred usage of the present invention, form the visible exterior of the present invention. Furthermore, the piece of garment fabric 1 may comprise an inner fabric surface 2 and an outer fabric surface 3. The inner fabric surface 2 is the portion of the piece of garment fabric 1 that generally contacts the surface of the flame-resistant backing 4. The outer fabric surface 3 is the portion of the piece of garment fabric 1 that generally faces away from the flame-resistant backing 4, toward a user's body, in the preferred usage of the present invention.

[0012] The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows the present invention to efficiently and effectively embroider a flame-resistant emblem onto a garment. The flame-resistant backing 4 may be positioned against the inner fabric surface 2, as represented in FIG. 1. This arrangement ensures that the flame-resistant backing 4 may be placed in the appropriate position and orientation upon the piece of garment fabric 1 to allow for secure attachment of the first flame-resistant thread 5 and the second flame-resistant thread 6. The first flame-resistant thread 5 may be stitched through the piece of garment fabric 1 and the flame-resistant backing 4. Thus, the flame-resistant backing 4 may be locked into place against the piece of garment fabric 1 by the first flame-resistant thread 5. The second flame-resistant thread 6 may be stitched through the first flame-resistant thread 5, the flame-resistant backing 4, and the piece of garment fabric 1. This arrangement allows the second flame-resistant thread 6 to secure the first flame-resistant thread 5 in place atop the flame-resistant backing 4 and the piece of garment fabric 1.

[0013] The first flame-resistant thread 5 and the second flame-resistant thread 6 are insufficient to prevent the entirety of the piece of garment fabric 1 from igniting. To prevent this from occurring, the piece of garment fabric 1 may be made of a flame-resistant fabric. In this way, none of the piece of garment fabric 1, the flame-resistant backing 4, the first flame-resistant thread 5, or the second flame-resistant thread 6 present an issue as fire hazards while in use adjacent to flames or flammable material.

[0014] Among the materials which have been found to be particularly effective at resisting damage due to exposure to flames, aramid fibers possess particularly desirable properties for threading and stitchwork. Therefore, the flame-resistant backing 4 may be made of aramid fibers. This arrangement ensures that the flame-resistant backing 4 possesses desirable mechanical properties in addition to being fundamentally flame-resistant.

[0015] Aramid fibers are capable of being dyed or otherwise colored, making such fibers desirable for use in creating emblems and other patterns. Thus, the first flame-resistant thread 5 may be made of aramid fibers. In this way, the first flame-resistant thread 5 possesses the desirable mechanical, flame-resistant, and aesthetic properties necessary for application in embroidery.

[0016] Furthermore, the second flame-resistant thread 6 must be made of a material capable of securing the first flame-resistant thread 5 in place during exposure to flames. Therefore, the second flame-resistant thread 6 may be made of aramid fibers. In this way, the second flame-resistant thread 6 may be utilized to lock the first flame-resistant thread 5 in place during use.

[0017] A user may wish to develop and implement a classical embroidery using the first flame-resistant thread 5. To this end, the first flame-resistant thread 5 may be arranged into an emblem-displaying configuration across the outer fabric surface 3, as represented in FIGS. 2 and 3. In this way, the desired embroidered pattern may be outwardly displayed upon the piece of garment fabric 1.

[0018] It may be desirable to append pre-made fabric items onto the piece of garment fabric 1. To allow for this, in an exemplary embodiment, the present invention may further comprise a fabric patch 7, as represented in FIG. 4. The fabric patch 7 is a generally flexible segment of sewn threads, stitched threads, or otherwise flexible, preferably flame-proof material which may be appended onto a piece of clothing for practical or ornamental purposes. The fabric patch 7 may be positioned against the outer fabric surface 3. This arrangement, preferably opposite the flame-resistant backing 4, allows for the fabric patch 7 to be visible when connected to the piece of garment fabric 1. The first flame-resistant thread 5 may be stitched through the fabric patch 7, the piece of garment fabric 1, and the flame-resistant backing 4. Thus, the first flame-resistant thread 5 may be utilized to join the fabric patch 7 onto the piece of garment fabric 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the first flame-resistant thread 5 may be positioned peripherally around the fabric patch 7. This arrangement allows for secure connection of the fabric patch 7 onto the piece of garment fabric 1 without visually obstructing the fabric patch 7.

[0019] The user also benefits from addressing the potential fire hazard of a flammable embodiment of the fabric patch 7. To this end, the fabric patch 7 may be made of a flame-resistant fabric. In this way, the fabric patch 7 does not increase the flammability of the present invention, thus enhancing user safety.

[0020] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.