Carpet installation device for doorjambs
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1. A carpet installation device for attaching carpeting to a floor surface along the peripheral edges of a doorjamb, said device comprising:
- an elongated strip, said strip having top and bottom surfaces, said strip comprising first and second outer wing sections, and a middle portion located between said first and second wing sections, said middle portion having first and second opposite ends, wherein said first and second opposite ends of said middle portion are respectively joined to said first and second wing sections, wherein said middle portion and said first and second outer wing sections respectively define first and second inner angles, and wherein said strip is configured for positioning generally adjacent the peripheral edges of a doorjamb;
means for securing a section of carpet to said top surface of-said strip; and
means for fastening said strip to a floor surface.
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The invention is directed to a carpet installation device for attaching carpeting to a floor surface along the peripheral edges of a doorjamb. The carpet installation device includes an elongated strip having top and bottom surfaces. The strip includes first and second outer wing sections, and a middle portion located between the first and second wing sections. The middle portion has first and second opposite ends, wherein the first and second opposite ends of the middle portion are respectively joined to the first and second wing sections. The middle portion and the first and second outer wing sections respectively define first and second inner angles. The strip is configured for positioning generally adjacent the peripheral edges of a doorjamb and further includes means for securing a section of carpet to the top surface of the strip, and means for fastening the strip to a floor surface.
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1. A carpet installation device for attaching carpeting to a floor surface along the peripheral edges of a doorjamb, said device comprising:
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an elongated strip, said strip having top and bottom surfaces, said strip comprising first and second outer wing sections, and a middle portion located between said first and second wing sections, said middle portion having first and second opposite ends, wherein said first and second opposite ends of said middle portion are respectively joined to said first and second wing sections, wherein said middle portion and said first and second outer wing sections respectively define first and second inner angles, and wherein said strip is configured for positioning generally adjacent the peripheral edges of a doorjamb;
means for securing a section of carpet to said top surface of-said strip; and
means for fastening said strip to a floor surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A carpet installation device for attaching carpeting to a floor surface along the peripheral edges of a doorjamb, said device comprising:
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an elongated strip, said strip having top and bottom surfaces, said strip comprising first and second outer wing sections, and a middle portion located between said first and second wing sections, said middle portion having first and second opposite ends, wherein said first and second opposite ends of said middle portion are respectively joined to said first and second wing sections, wherein said middle portion and said first and second outer wing sections respectively define first and second inner angles, said first and second inner angles are in the range between about 95° and
about 150°
, and wherein said strip is configured for positioning generally adjacent the peripheral edges of a doorjamb;
means for securing a section of carpet to said top surface of said strip; and
means for fastening said strip to a floor surface.
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14. A carpet installation device for attaching carpeting to a floor surface along the peripheral edges of a doorjamb, said device comprising:
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an elongated strip, said strip having top and bottom surfaces, said strip comprising first and second outer wing sections, and a middle portion located between said first and second wing sections, said middle portion having first and second opposite ends, wherein said first and second opposite ends of said middle portion are respectively joined to said first and second wing sections, wherein said middle portion and said first and second outer wing sections respectively define first and second inner angles, each of said first and second inner angles are in the range between about 95° and
about 130°
, and wherein said strip is configured for positioning generally adjacent the peripheral edges of a doorjamb;
a plurality of tack elements received in and protruding from said top surface of said strip; and
a plurality of nail elements received in said top surface of said strip and capable of being hammered through said strip to protrude from said bottom surface to enable said strip to adhere to a floor surface. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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Current AssigneeKenneth D. Wagster, Terry A. Speck
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Original AssigneeKenneth D. Wagster, Terry A. Speck
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InventorsWagster, Kenneth D., Speck, Terry A.
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Application NumberUS11/154,644Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current16/16CPC Class CodesA47G 27/0462 Tack strips for tensioning ...
