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An interchangeable and manually operable embroidery frame for holding an article to be embroidered using automated embroidery equipment having a base plate, and upper clamping member pivotally connected to the base plate, a clamping mechanism for biasing the upper clamping member in closed contact w

An interchangeable and manually operable embroidery frame for holding an article to be embroidered using automated embroidery equipment having a base plate, and upper clamping member pivotally connected to the base plate, a clamping mechanism for biasing the upper clamping member in closed contact with the base, mounting arms extending outwardly from the base plate, and selectively removable adapters attached to each mounting arm, whereby the adapters enable the clamping frame to be mounted on a selected automated embroidery machine.

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1. An interchangeable embroidery frame for holding an article to be embroidered using automated embroidery equipment comprising:(a) a base plate having opposed front and rear ends and opposed sides, said front and rear ends and sides defining a first embroidery opening therethrough; (b) an upper cla

1. An interchangeable embroidery frame for holding an article to be embroidered using automated embroidery equipment comprising:(a) a base plate having opposed front and rear ends and opposed sides, said front and rear ends and sides defining a first embroidery opening therethrough; (b) an upper clamping member pivotally connected to said base plate, said upper clamping member having a second embroidery opening formed therethrough, said second embroidery opening corresponding in size and registration to said first embroidery opening; (c) a clamping mechanism for biasing said upper clamping member in closed contact with said base plate; and (d) a plurality of mounting arms attached to and extending outward from said base plate, said mounting arms so configured as to mate with different makes of automated embroidery machines.