Method and apparatus for a rug cutting guide
US5797192A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G27/0487
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A guide device for securing carpet to a floor incorporates an elongated main body having an aligning edge portion for positionally aligning with a Z-bar secured to a floor to be carpeted, and an elongated vertical edge element operatively secured to a top surface of the main body and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main body. The vertical edge element is positioned a predetermined distance from the aligning edge portion along an entire length of the main body. In operation, the aligning edge portion of the guide device is positionally aligned with a bend portion of a Z-bar secured to a floor to be carpeted. A carpet to be secured with the Z-bar is laid on top of the Z-bar and the guide device. The carpet is then cut along the vertical edge element of the guide device, wherein a remaining portion of the carpet extends approximately the predetermined distance beyond the bend portion of the Z-bar. Finally, the remaining portion of the carpet is secured underneath the Z-bar.
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