Patent · US Expired

Temporary floor surface for moving heavy items

US5057356A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1990
Grant dateOct 15, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24777
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A removable floor surface is provided with slick, thin strips of nylon for use in moving a heavy household appliance without lifting of the heavy appliance and without damage to a common floor covering such as vinyl or wood, comprising four such strips in two matching pairs: a first pair of temporary strips to facilitate displacement of the appliance away from its normal location and a second pair of removable stationary strips for continued support of an appliance in its usual location. On each temporary strip is provided a removable ramp on a first end to facilitate initial raising of the appliance onto the first pair of strips without lifting.

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