(under subclass 453) Device having means whereby a human attendant can choose a discrete set of stitches (i.e., a pattern) to be sewn from a plurality of patterns.
(1) Note. The plurality of patterns, from which the pattern to be sewn is chosen, are usually stored in the electronic memory.
(2) Note. Devices including means for a human attendant to vary the amplitude of needle oscillation or to vary the material feed characteristics are included in this subclass.
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457, for zigzag stitch forming mechanisms including a programmable or detachable electronic memory.