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Kumihimo braiding stand

a technology of kumihimo and stand, which is applied in the field of braiding, can solve the problems of not retaining the braiding disk, and the traditional marudai is not portabl

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-11-12
THOMPSON MARGARET L
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The present invention is a braiding stand for kumihimo, which is a type of braiding tool. The stand includes a flat base, a dowel, and a support ring. The stand can hold a kumihimo braiding disc securely. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a stable and reliable braiding stand that makes it easy to braid fibers using kumihimo.

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However, traditional marudai are not portable and do not retain the braiding disks.

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[0015]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0016]The present invention includes a portable stand that holds kumihimo braiding disks and tools. The present invention is compact and portable. The present invention provides a place for the kumihimo braiding disk to rest, keeping the braiding cords untangled, as well as allowing the user to interchange braiding disks. The present invention also provides storage for tools and supplies and may include a built-in ruler along an edge of the base for easy measuring.

[0017]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 8, the present invention includes a kumihimo braiding stand. The stand includes a base 10 formed to support the stand in an upright ...

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A kumihimo braiding stand is provided. The stand includes a base formed to support the stand in an upright position. The present invention includes at least one dowel having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is secured to the base. A support ring includes a substantially flat upper surface. The lower surface of the support ring secures to the top end of the dowel. The support ring includes a circular outer edge and a circular inner edge forming an opening within. The opening is positioned to align with an opening of a kumihimo braiding disc. The present invention further includes a connector operable to releasably connect the kumihimo braiding disc to the upper surface of the support ring.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 990,489, filed May 8, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to braiding and, more particularly, to a kumihimo braiding stand.[0003]Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. A braiding disc is a disc with a slotted edge that aids in the creation of the kumihimo braids. The kumihimo braiding cords get tangled when the braiding disk is laid down onto a tabletop. Marudai are used to aid with braiding. However, traditional marudai are not portable and do not retain the braiding disks.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for a portable elevated support used to aid in the preparation of kumihimo bracelets.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In one aspect of the present invention, a kumihimo braiding stand comprises: a substa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D04C7/00
CPCD04C7/00
Inventor THOMPSON, MARGARET L.
Owner THOMPSON MARGARET L
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