Rug hooking frame
US7222445B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06B3/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is an apparatus for uniformly pulling a base fabric taut for rug hooking. The apparatus includes an open rectangular frame having spaced parallel upper and lower members and spaced parallel side members having upper surfaces in a common plane. Grippers are pivotally supported on each of the frame members, wherein each of the grippers has a hinged outer edge and an upper surface adapted to grip the base fabric. Each gripper is independently pivotal between a relaxed position wherein the upper surface is parallel to the frame common plane and a raised position in which its upper surface is inclined outwardly. The apparatus further includes gripper actuators each having a gripper engagement end and a hand engagement end. The actuators are pivotal between a relaxed position and an engaged position, whereby the actuator moves the gripper to its raised position when the actuator is moved to the engaged position.
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