WO2002029147A1 - Improved quilting ruler - Google Patents

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WO2002029147A1
WO2002029147A1 PCT/GB2001/004259 GB0104259W WO0229147A1 WO 2002029147 A1 WO2002029147 A1 WO 2002029147A1 GB 0104259 W GB0104259 W GB 0104259W WO 0229147 A1 WO0229147 A1 WO 0229147A1
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Rachel Claire Tandy
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Creative Grids (Uk) Limited
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Priority to EP01969970A priority Critical patent/EP1322809B1/en
Priority to DE60115674T priority patent/DE60115674T2/en
Priority to US10/381,973 priority patent/US6925724B2/en
Priority to AU2001290091A priority patent/AU2001290091B2/en
Priority to CA2424674A priority patent/CA2424674C/en
Priority to AT01969970T priority patent/ATE312222T1/en
Priority to JP2002532708A priority patent/JP2004510511A/en
Priority to AU9009101A priority patent/AU9009101A/en
Priority to NZ524784A priority patent/NZ524784A/en
Publication of WO2002029147A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002029147A1/en
Priority to NO20031524A priority patent/NO20031524D0/en

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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
    • D05B—SEWING
    • D05B97/00—Hand sewing processes or apparatus for special work or not otherwise provided for
    • D05B97/12—Hand sewing processes or apparatus for special work or not otherwise provided for for attaching patches or like small pieces of fabric

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  • the present invention relates to an improved ruler, in particular to an improved quilting ruler.
  • rulers for use in quilting, which rulers are provided with a series of markings to enable the quilter to measure and cut the fabric to be used in the production of the quilt according to specific predetermined measurements in order to follow a pattern. Because of the fact that a large number of pieces of fabric are required for each article, it is necessary for the ruler to be clear and easy to use.
  • the patterns used for the production of quilts are produced almost exclusively in the United States and are therefore described in Imperial units and, although the improved rulers of the present invention are not limited to Imperial units, the improved rulers of the present invention are particularly suitable for use with such units.
  • Known quilting rulers for use with Imperial units are generally square or rectangular in form and are generally delimited in intervals of 1" (2.54cm) since this is the closest spacing of rulings which can be clearly and conveniently used by a quilter.
  • Additional supplementary markings are provided at, generally quarter-inch intervals. In order for the quilter to obtain patterns of sufficient complexity, it is necessary for the quilter to be able to cut pieces of fabric at half-inch measurements, so that it is necessary for the quilter to use these additional supplementary markings when measuring and cutting fabric. This increases the time taken to cut the fabric and increases the chances of error, since the additional supplementary markings are not so clear as the main markings.
  • Quilting rulers are known which are square or rectangular in shape.
  • the quilter arranges the ruler on the fabric to be measured and cut so that the desired design or piece of fabric is correctly positioned, and then measures to the desired size and cuts along the edge of the ruler. If it is desired to cut a piece of fabric measuring, for example 2 inches by 2V 2 inches, then the quilter will need to use the additional supplementary markings in order to make the second measurement.
  • the present invention provides a quilting ruler which is square or rectangular in shape and has first, second, third and fourth edges, with a first set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the first and third edges of the ruler and at right angles to a second set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the second and fourth edges of the ruler, characterised in that the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced from the first edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the third edge of the ruler, and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is marked so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use.
  • the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the first edge of the ruler and successive lines in the first set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last line in the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the third edge of the ruler.
  • the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced from the second edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the fourth edge of the ruler.
  • the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the second edge of the ruler and successive lines in the second set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last ruling in the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the fourth edge of the ruler.
  • the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is preferably marked by printing a reference numeral on the surface of the ruler, specifying the distance of that line from the edge of the ruler so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use, generally when the first and second edges of the ruler are located as the right hand and the upper edges of the ruler and the distance of each ruling of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each ruling of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use, generally when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are located as the right hand and the upper edges of the ruler.
  • the set of reference numbers specifying the distances from the first and second edges are preferably printed inverted by 180 degrees relative to the reference numbers specifying the distances from the third and fourth edges.
  • the reference numbers may be printed in known manner in a combination of colours in order to enhance visibility on differently coloured fabrics.
  • the rulers according to the present invention may be made from any suitable material, in particular a suitable transparent material. It is particularly preferred that the rulers according to the invention are manufactured from acrylic, which may be extruded or, more preferably, cast. The rulers may be provided in known manner with a non-slip surface on their reverse or fabric contacting face.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a square quilting ruler
  • Figure 2 shows the ruler of Figure 1 rotated through 180 degrees
  • Figure 3 shows a first embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler
  • Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler.
  • a square quilting ruler shown generally at 10 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 2,4,6 and 8.
  • a first set of rulings 12 and a second set of rulings 14 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 2 and 6 of the ruler and 4 and 8 respectively.
  • the first set of rulings 12 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge* 2 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 6 of the ruler.
  • the second set of rulings 14 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 4 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 8 of the ruler.
  • Sets of reference numbers 16 and 18 indicate the distance of each line from the right hand or upper reference edge.
  • the ruler When the ruler is positioned as shown in Figure 1 the user can read the first set of reference numbers 16 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler, and as can be seen from Figure 2 rotation of the ruler through 180 degrees allows the user to read the second set of reference numbers 18 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler.
  • the ruler 10 is further provided with non-slip markings (not shown) on the reverse face thereof.
  • a rectangular quilting ruler shown generally at 20 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 22,24,26 and 28.
  • a first set of rulings 30 and a second set of rulings 32 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 22 and 26 and 24 and 28 respectively of the ruler.
  • the first set of rulings 30 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 22 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 26 of the ruler.
  • the second set of rulings 32 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge .24 and from the edge 28 of the ruler.
  • an alternative embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler shown generally at 40 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 42,44,46 and 48.
  • a first set of rulings 50 and a second set of rulings 52 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 42 and 46 and 44 and 48 respectively of the ruler.
  • the first set of rulings 50 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 42 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 46 of the ruler.
  • the second set of rulings 52 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 44 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 48 of the ruler.
  • Sets of reference numbers 34 and 36 and 54 and 56 indicate the distance of each line from the right hand or upper reference edge.
  • the ruler When the ruler is positioned as shown in Figure 3 or 4 the user can read the first set of reference numbers 34 or 54 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler, and as with the ruler of Figure 1, rotation of the ruler through 180 degrees allows the user to read the second set of reference numbers 36 or 56 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler.
  • the ruler 20 or 40 is further provided with non-slip markings (not shown) on the reverse face thereof.

Abstract

A quilting ruler (10) is square or rectangular in shape and has first, second, third and fourth edges (2, 4, 6, 8), with a first set of equally spaced rulings running (12) parallel to the first and third edges (2, 6) of the ruler and at right angles to a second set of equally spaced rulings (14) running parallel to the second and fourth edges (4, 8) of the ruler. The first line of the first set of rulings is spaced from the first edge (2) of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the third edge (6) of the ruler, and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is marked so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use.

Description

Improved Quilting Ruler
The present invention relates to an improved ruler, in particular to an improved quilting ruler.
It is known to provide rulers for use in quilting, which rulers are provided with a series of markings to enable the quilter to measure and cut the fabric to be used in the production of the quilt according to specific predetermined measurements in order to follow a pattern. Because of the fact that a large number of pieces of fabric are required for each article, it is necessary for the ruler to be clear and easy to use.
The patterns used for the production of quilts are produced almost exclusively in the United States and are therefore described in Imperial units and, although the improved rulers of the present invention are not limited to Imperial units, the improved rulers of the present invention are particularly suitable for use with such units.
Known quilting rulers for use with Imperial units are generally square or rectangular in form and are generally delimited in intervals of 1" (2.54cm) since this is the closest spacing of rulings which can be clearly and conveniently used by a quilter. Additional supplementary markings are provided at, generally quarter-inch intervals. In order for the quilter to obtain patterns of sufficient complexity, it is necessary for the quilter to be able to cut pieces of fabric at half-inch measurements, so that it is necessary for the quilter to use these additional supplementary markings when measuring and cutting fabric. This increases the time taken to cut the fabric and increases the chances of error, since the additional supplementary markings are not so clear as the main markings.
Quilting rulers are known which are square or rectangular in shape. In use, the quilter arranges the ruler on the fabric to be measured and cut so that the desired design or piece of fabric is correctly positioned, and then measures to the desired size and cuts along the edge of the ruler. If it is desired to cut a piece of fabric measuring, for example 2 inches by 2V2 inches, then the quilter will need to use the additional supplementary markings in order to make the second measurement.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved quilting ruler in which the above disadvantages are reduced or substantially obviated.
The present invention provides a quilting ruler which is square or rectangular in shape and has first, second, third and fourth edges, with a first set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the first and third edges of the ruler and at right angles to a second set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the second and fourth edges of the ruler, characterised in that the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced from the first edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the third edge of the ruler, and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is marked so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use.
In a preferred embodiment of the ruler according to the invention, the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the first edge of the ruler and successive lines in the first set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last line in the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the third edge of the ruler.
In a further preferred embodiment of a quilting ruler according to the invention, the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced from the second edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the fourth edge of the ruler. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the ruler according to the invention, the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the second edge of the ruler and successive lines in the second set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last ruling in the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the fourth edge of the ruler.
The distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is preferably marked by printing a reference numeral on the surface of the ruler, specifying the distance of that line from the edge of the ruler so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use, generally when the first and second edges of the ruler are located as the right hand and the upper edges of the ruler and the distance of each ruling of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each ruling of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use, generally when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are located as the right hand and the upper edges of the ruler.
The set of reference numbers specifying the distances from the first and second edges are preferably printed inverted by 180 degrees relative to the reference numbers specifying the distances from the third and fourth edges. The reference numbers may be printed in known manner in a combination of colours in order to enhance visibility on differently coloured fabrics.
The rulers according to the present invention may be made from any suitable material, in particular a suitable transparent material. It is particularly preferred that the rulers according to the invention are manufactured from acrylic, which may be extruded or, more preferably, cast. The rulers may be provided in known manner with a non-slip surface on their reverse or fabric contacting face.
Three embodiments of quilting rulers will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a square quilting ruler; Figure 2 shows the ruler of Figure 1 rotated through 180 degrees; Figure 3 shows a first embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler and Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler.
As can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, a square quilting ruler shown generally at 10 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 2,4,6 and 8. A first set of rulings 12 and a second set of rulings 14 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 2 and 6 of the ruler and 4 and 8 respectively. The first set of rulings 12 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge* 2 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 6 of the ruler. The second set of rulings 14 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 4 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 8 of the ruler.
Sets of reference numbers 16 and 18 indicate the distance of each line from the right hand or upper reference edge. When the ruler is positioned as shown in Figure 1 the user can read the first set of reference numbers 16 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler, and as can be seen from Figure 2 rotation of the ruler through 180 degrees allows the user to read the second set of reference numbers 18 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler.
The ruler 10 is further provided with non-slip markings (not shown) on the reverse face thereof.
As can be seen from Figure 3, a rectangular quilting ruler shown generally at 20 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 22,24,26 and 28. A first set of rulings 30 and a second set of rulings 32 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 22 and 26 and 24 and 28 respectively of the ruler. The first set of rulings 30 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 22 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 26 of the ruler. The second set of rulings 32 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge .24 and from the edge 28 of the ruler. As can be seen from Figure 4, an alternative embodiment of a rectangular quilting ruler shown generally at 40 comprises a square of clear acrylic material with edges 42,44,46 and 48. A first set of rulings 50 and a second set of rulings 52 are printed on the ruler, parallel to the edges 42 and 46 and 44 and 48 respectively of the ruler. The first set of rulings 50 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 42 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 46 of the ruler. The second set of rulings 52 are spaced at one inch intervals from edge 44 and at one half inch, one and one half inches and so on from the edge 48 of the ruler.
Sets of reference numbers 34 and 36 and 54 and 56 indicate the distance of each line from the right hand or upper reference edge. When the ruler is positioned as shown in Figure 3 or 4 the user can read the first set of reference numbers 34 or 54 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler, and as with the ruler of Figure 1, rotation of the ruler through 180 degrees allows the user to read the second set of reference numbers 36 or 56 which are relevant to that orientation of the ruler.
The ruler 20 or 40 is further provided with non-slip markings (not shown) on the reverse face thereof.

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1. A quilting ruler which is square or rectangular in shape and has first, second, third and fourth edges, with a first set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the first and third edges of the ruler and at right angles to a second set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the second and fourth edges of the ruler, characterised in that the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced from the first edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the third edge of the ruler, and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is marked so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use and the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use.
2. A quilting ruler according to claim 1 characterised in that the first line of the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the first edge of the ruler and successive lines in the first set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last line in the first set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the third edge of the ruler.
3. A quilting ruler according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterised in that the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced from the second edge of the ruler by a different interval from the interval by which the last line of that set of rulings is spaced from the fourth edge of the ruler.
4. A quilting ruler according to any of claims 1 to 3 characterised in that the first line of the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one inch from the second edge of the ruler and successive lines in the second set of rulings are spaced each at one inch from the previous line and the last ruling in the second set of rulings is spaced at an interval of one half inch from the fourth edge of the ruler.
5. A quilting ruler according to any of claims 1 to 4 characterised in that the distance of each line of the first set of rulings from the first edge and of each line of the second set of rulings from the second edge is marked by printing a reference numeral on the surface of the ruler, specifying the distance of that line from the edge of the ruler so as to be visible when the first and second edges of the ruler are in use and the distance of each ruling of the first set of rulings from the third edge and of each ruling of the second set of rulings from the fourth edge is marked so as to be visible when the third and fourth edges of the ruler are in use.
6. A quilting ruler according to claim 5 characterised in that the set of reference numbers specifying the distances from the first and second edges are printed inverted by 180 degrees relative to the reference numbers specifying the distances from the third and fourth edges.
7. A quilting ruler according to claim 6 characterised in that the reference numbers are printed in manner in a combination of colours in order to enhance visibility on differently coloured fabrics.
8. A quilting ruler according to any of claims 1 to 7 characterised in that it is made from a transparent material.
9. A quilting ruler according to claim 8 characterised in that it is made from cast or extruded acrylic. •*
10. A quilting ruler according to any of claims 1 to 9 characterised in that it is provided with a non-slip surface on its reverse or fabric contacting face.
11. A quilting ruler substantially as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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EP01969970A EP1322809B1 (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
DE60115674T DE60115674T2 (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 MEASUREMENT LINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF QUILTS
US10/381,973 US6925724B2 (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Quilting ruler
AU2001290091A AU2001290091B2 (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
CA2424674A CA2424674C (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
AT01969970T ATE312222T1 (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 MEASURING RULER FOR MAKING QUILTS
JP2002532708A JP2004510511A (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
AU9009101A AU9009101A (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
NZ524784A NZ524784A (en) 2000-10-05 2001-09-25 Improved quilting ruler
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