Richard T Mccoy

US Patent:

20140190047, Jul 10, 2014

Filed:

Dec 31, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/145828

Inventors:

- Terrell TX, US
Richard Thomas McCoy - Wills Point TX, US
Donna C. Watford - Terrell TX, US

Assignee:

Quilter's Gear, LLC - Terrell TX

International Classification:

D05B 91/06

US Classification:

3810291

Abstract:

A retractable quilt clamp apparatus is disclosed having a clamp attached to a strap, and a strap retraction mechanism attached to the strap. The strap retraction mechanism is configured to retract and retain at least part of the strap. The strap retraction mechanism includes a case, a spool, a spiral spring, and a brake. The case at least partially houses and retains the spool. The case and the spool retain the spiral spring. The strap is attached to the spiral spring, which biases the strap to be wound about the spool. The case includes a brake region for retaining and guiding movement of the brake. The brake is configured to press against the strap when in a locked position, and to allow clearance for the strap to move relative to the case when in an unlocked position. A bracket is used to attach the apparatus to a quilting frame, such as a quilting frame of a longarm quilting system.