Class 16/8 - Rug

Subclass of Class 16 - Miscellaneous hardware
Definition: Devices for securing rugs in extended position upon carpets
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 01/15/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7318571	Fixation member consisting of elastic material A fixation member, made of a single piece of elastic material, used for mounting an object to a frame, and in particular for mounting an automotive lamp in a reflector housing, includes a first portion and a second portion interconnected by first spring means. The f...	01/15/2008
7261052	Way-guidance marker A guidance marker for utilization with a fibrous web surface and providing an individual with a safe egress to an exit. The guidance marker includes a base carrying an indicator surface and at least one lock pin. The indicator surface is identifiable in the absence ...	08/28/2007
7185465	Covering module and anchor sheet This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop ...	03/06/2007
7172615	Remotely anchored tissue fixation device A tissue approximation device and processes for using the device, particularly in the mid-face region, are provided. The device is an implantable, biodegradable construct that has attachment points emanating from at least one supportive backing. The device also has ...	02/06/2007
7096642	Adhesive-free carpet tiles and methods of installing adhesive-free carpet tiles Cushion backed carpet tiles and carpet tile installations which can be installed without adhesives are described. The carpet tiles are manufactured according to rigid specifications in order that no corner of any of the individual tiles is 1/16″ or greater off the...	08/29/2006
7024733	Anchor device for a beach towel having a towel attachment mechanism and method therefor A device for securing a towel to ground so the towel will not be blown away has a first anchor device coupled to a first end of the towel and a second anchor device coupled to a second end of the towel. The first anchor device and the second anchor device are couple...	04/11/2006
7024721	Cleaning mat with a plurality of disposable sheets A cleaning mat system is designed for placement on a floor and for cleaning the undersides of shoes, feet, and other objects. The cleaning mat system includes a base with an upper surface and a lower surface interconnected by a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge inc...	04/11/2006
6938790	Drip containment and conveyance system A tray has a containment space defined by a tray floor and a continuous peripheral ridge extending upwardly from the tray floor. The ridge has an inner sidewall extending inward and downward from an upper edge of the ridge and an outer sidewall extending downward fr...	09/06/2005
6829806	Anchor device for a beach towel having a towel attachment mechanism and method therefor A device for securing a towel to the ground so the towel will not be blown away by the wind is comprises a first anchor devices coupled to a first end of the towel and a second anchor device coupled to a second end of the towel. The first anchor device and the secon...	12/14/2004
6821598	Floor covering for a powered vehicle The present invention is directed to a floor covering for a powered vehicle having a base covering 44 and a least one affixing arrangement 56″ for the affixing of the supplemental mat 42 to the base covering wherein the affixing arrangement	11/23/2004
6757945	Mat fastener A mat fastener has male and female grommets made of resin material. The female grommet includes an outer tube portion to be inserted into a hole in a mat; and a concave flange at the outer periphery of one end of the outer tube portion. The male grommet includes an ...	07/06/2004
6662518	Floor covering transition device The present invention provides a device for transitioning between a first floor covering and a second floor covering wherein the transition device includes an elongated core and a covering. The elongated core has a top, a bottom, opposing sides and opposi...	12/16/2003
6582797	Carpet fringe and method of applying same A fringe treatment for the edge of a carpet. The fringe treatment may include a glide and a fringe. The glide may have a substantial U-shape such that the glide can accommodate the edge of the carpet. The fringe may include a base portion attached to the ...	06/24/2003
6558786	Continuous foam rug gripper and method of using the same A rug gripper for preventing the lateral movement of a rug on a floor comprising a continuous non-slip, non-adhesive foam layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the foam layer includes an adhesive layer for adhering the foam l...	05/06/2003
6434787	Draught excluder for fastening doormats Improved draught excluder for fastening doormats, of the type formed by an elongated prismatic body, consisting in that the prismatic head is formed by a sheet, in that it has, along its side, a "T", and in that its transverse arms are free, one of them b...	08/20/2002
6385812	Vehicle carpet affixation device A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes at least two tines or hook members formed on respective helical paths around an axis of the affixation device and ending in sharpened points. The preferably tempered stainless steel hook members are adapted t...	05/14/2002
6347431	Carpet located and retaining system A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiv...	02/19/2002
6216315	Floor covering anchor A floor covering anchor is used to secure a rug to a runner or other desired object and has a plate member that has a plurality of upwardly extending fingers, each finger being configured to have either a relatively releasable grip or a relatively secure ...	04/17/2001
6131241	Carpet locator and retaining system A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiv...	10/17/2000
5761765	Rug anchor An anchoring device that securely attaches a carpet runner to an underlying carpet that is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to install, does not create a raised area to cause one to trip and fall or create a wear spot in the carpet runner or carpet, and c...	06/09/1998
5511283	Matclip A matclip for easily securing a floor carpet and for preventing displacement of a floor mat which is laid on the floor carpet. The matclip is comprised of a base plate mounted on a floor carpet laid on a vehicle floor panel; a foldable leg which extends f...	04/30/1996
5142733	Mat holders A holder for a floor mat comprises at least one connecting device and at least one connecting member which has complementary connection devices whereby the connecting member may be connected in a releasable manner to at least two adjacent mat holders so a...	09/01/1992
5093958	Automobile floor mat anchoring system To prevent an automobile mat from moving forward, a strap with a metal or plastic loop at the end is attached to the rear underside of a floor mat. In front of the automobile seat one side of an elongated "S"-shaped clip is forced over the exposed edge of...	03/10/1992
5014390	Device for attaching a flexible covering element such as a piece of a carpeting or a mat to its support The invention pertains to a device for attaching a flexible covering element such as a piece of carpeting or a mat to its support characterized in that, to prevent loosening, the device comprises tooth-shaped protuberances under a collar such that the tee...	05/14/1991
5003664	Automobile mat and securing clip A clip is disclosed for securing a mat to a carpet wherein the clip has a main portion joined to a spike. The spike is inserted into and underlies the carpet such that the main portion is exposed. One-half of a loop and hook type fastener is secured to th...	04/02/1991
4998319	Carpet gripping device for use under an overlayed floor covering A carpet gripping device which has a base member and a plurality of generally rigid prongs protruding therefrom. Each prong being bent at an angle and the exposed end cut flat so as not to leave a point. The device is then securely fastened to the undersi...	03/12/1991
4901961	Carpet engaging support device Carpet engaging support devices for anchoring tippable or slidable objects in desired position on a carpeted floor, the devices having one or more sharpened prongs engagable through and under the carpet, with the prongs being arranged to hold the devices ...	02/20/1990
4875250	Clamp for fastening a carpet on a floor A clamp for fastening a carpet onto a floor, comprising two members spaced from each other in a vertical plane and including one claw directed upwards for one member and downwards for the other member to allow the insertion and catching of two sides of a ...	10/24/1989
4864685	One piece hospitality stair bracket for rugs A brass stair bracket to fasten down oriented rugs/carpets edges on stairways. The bracket will reduce side-to-side movement of the rug, and it will reduce stress on carpet tack/staples as well as add to the decor. The new one-piece construction will aid ...	09/12/1989
4860402	Carpet mat retainer clip A retainer clip to fixedly position a mat relative to an underlying carpet particularly suited to automotive environments. The retainer clip is formed from a single piece of generally rectangularly shaped resilient material which has a cut-out cut in a fi...	08/29/1989
4843676	Clip for installing carpet fixing strip A clip for securing a carpet fixing strip relative to a floor, comprises a first part which, in use, engages over the fixing strip and constrains the strip against movement relative to the floor, a second part connected to the first part and, in use, exte...	07/04/1989
4837889	Carpet retaining device A carpet retention device or anchor (1) includes a flat, thin, floor engaging flange (11) having spaced-apart openings (14) for reception of nails (3) to anchor the retention device to the underlying floor. A thin web (12) extends upwardly from one edge o...	06/13/1989
4829627	Floor mat and method of attaching retainer thereto There is disclosed a method of attaching retainers to automotive floor mats, as well as an embodiment of a floor mat utilizing said method. The typical floor mat utilizing this method will have a retainer with a series of male or female fasteners provided...	05/16/1989
4809399	Latch hook rug holder A latch hook rug holder for use in the construction and completion of latch-hook rugs whereby the work-piece can be releasedly attached to a table for ease of completion....	03/07/1989
4759096	Carpet fastener The present invention is a carpet fastener for securing an edge of an expanse of carpet against a vertical surface having a face board secured thereto. The fastener includes a carpet retaining portion and a face board engaging portion. During installation...	07/26/1988
4751764	Floor mat anchor An anchor for use in vehicles to prevent movement of a floor mat relative to a floor covering in which the floor covering is partly noncarpeted. In one preferred embodiment the anchor has two sections and is disposed between a floor mat and a floor coveri...	06/21/1988
4741065	Interlocking dust control mats A plurality of rubber-backed dust control mats are interconnected by a connecting strip which has projections thereon which engage mating projections on the outer surface of the rubber backing on the mats....	05/03/1988
4532671	Resilient structure for securing carpeting of different thicknesses A structure for attaching carpeting to a vehicle body comprises a carpet support member fixedly supported between an upper edge of a side sill panel and a floor panel. The support member has a sawtooth-edged cutout along one edge at a point opposite a pil...	08/06/1985
4054700	Carpet fittings A carpet fitting, such as a cover strip, threshold guard, edging piece, threshold strip or joining strip of which, in use, a surface is exposed to view. Such exposed surface is coated with flock by electrostatic deposition. Further surface areas may be so...	10/18/1977

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