Tool for forming in situ decorative patterns in a floor covering and method of forming patterns
US6671968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B29/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting tool and method for applying decorative patterns to floor coverings. The tool comprises a force applying body member having a slide member secure to the bottom of the body member. A knife edge secured by the slide member extends outwardly from the slide member and is used for marking or cutting an underlying floor covering. The slide member has a longitudinal channel adapted to receive the edge of a section of floor covering previously cut in a predetermined pattern and which serves as a template in order to cut the pattern into the underlying floor covering. As downward and forward pressure is applied to the body member, the apparatus is advanced along the edge of the pattern and a cut is made by the tool into the underlying floor covering at a dimension equal to the edge of the pattern. The cut pattern is removed and mated with the floor covering from which the template was cut. Likewise the template may be mated with the section of floor covering from which the pattern was removed. By using floor coverings of different color, contrasting decorative patterns are achieved.
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