Apparatus for Stretching Carpet

a carpet and carpet technology, applied in the field of carpet stretching apparatuses, can solve the problems of cumbersome tools and often require considerable physical strength on the part of installers

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-24
BENO J GUNDLACH
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[0014]In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise one at least one support rod disposed on the apparatus to guide the movement of the travelling mechanism. In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a housing to enclose the travelling mechanism. In further embodiments, the housing can comprise at least one passageway through which the at least one support can pass through to guide the movement of the travelling mechanism. In some embodiments, the housing can further comprise means for releasably attaching to an extension tube that can further comprise a third pin block. The extension tube can be of varying lengths, depending on the application the apparatus is being used for. With a short extension tube installed, the apparatus can be used for stretching and installing carpet on stairs. With a long extension tube installed, the third pin block can comprise a backstop wherein the apparatus can be configured as a deadman stretcher for stretching wider expanses of carpet.

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Such tools are cumbersome and often require considerable physical strength on the part of the installer.

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[0044]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, an embodiment of a carpet stretching apparatus, denoted as apparatus 10, is illustrated. Apparatus 10 can comprise travelling module 12 slidably disposed on rail 14 whereby module 12 can move linearly along rail 14. In some embodiments, module 12 can comprise a travelling mechanism as shown in PCT Publication No. WO 2005 / 056240, published 23 Jun. 2005, and in United States Publication No. 2008 / 053262, published 6 Mar. 2008, both of which documents are incorporated by reference into this application in their entirety. Disposed at one end of rail 14 can be bracket 20. On the other end of rail 14, there can be disposed bracket 22. Pin block holders 26 can be disposed on the bottom side of bracket 20 and module 12, respectively. Pin block holders 26 can be configured to receive at least one pin block 28. In a further embodiment, pin block holders 26 can be configured to each hold one or more pin blocks 28 stacked side to side to form a ganged pin bl...

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Abstract

A carpet stretching apparatus is provided. The apparatus can comprise a rail having a fixed pin block operatively disposed at one end thereof, with the pin block configured with a plurality of pins configured to engage the backing of the carpet thereby enabling the pin block to grip or otherwise releasably attach to the carpet. The apparatus can further comprise a travelling mechanism disposed on the rail, the mechanism further comprising a second pin block disposed thereon that can work in cooperation with the fixed pin block. When the travelling mechanism is operated, the pin blocks work in cooperation to stretch or move the carpet.

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PRIORITY STATEMENT & CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 350,670 filed Jan. 8, 2009, which claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 021,179 filed Jan. 15, 2008 and hereby incorporates these documents by reference herein in their entirety. This application also claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 245,738 filed Sep. 25, 2009 and hereby incorporates the same provisional application by reference herein in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure is related to the field of carpet stretching apparatuses, in particular, hand-operated tools for use in stretching carpet to aid in its installation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is known to use hand-operated tools to stretch carpet to aid in its installation. Such tools are cumbersome and often require considerable physical strength on the part of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G27/04
CPCA47G27/0493
Inventor DESPINS, MAURICEDESPINS, DAVID
Owner BENO J GUNDLACH
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