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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7168197 | System and method for mounting a sign A system and method for mounting a flexible material sign to a billboard structure includes a plurality of tensioning clamps affixed to the billboard structure. Each of the plurality of clamps includes a bracket adapted to be secured to the billboard structure and a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7145761 | Degaussing coil holder To provide a degaussing coil holder for fastening a degaussing coil around a cathode ray tube which is easy in use and capable of stretching and fastening the degaussing coil in position, the degaussing coil holder is made of a resin mold having a hook to hang the d... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7063124 | System for securing a shade fabric to a roller tube An insert having a peripheral contact surface is received by a roller tube channel to engage a shade fabric. The insert is adjustable to compress the shade fabric within the channel. The insert may include a body having opposite side edges and at least one elongated... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6874845 | Shade tarp as sun shield A sun shield which can be moved between an operating position under a translucent or transparent roof area of a motor vehicle roof (4) and a rest area next to this roof area, with a shade tarp (10) which is located underneath the roof (4) and wh... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6253522 | Anchor device An anchor member for mounting a tarpaulin to a bearing structure includes: a shaft; an obliquely arranged transverse pin located at a first end of the shaft; a rod member protruding from the shaft and having a first hook-shaped protrusion at an end thereo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6003253 | Method of mounting a fabric cloth to be painted in a stretched manner and apparatus for practicing such method The mounting and stretching of a fabric cloth at a distance from a base proceeds by utilization of mounting bodies made of cardboard mounted adhesively onto the base. The cloth is stretched over the upper edges of the mounting bodies and is temporarily mo... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5517775 | Edging apparatus for canvas frame An extruded longitudinally-pliable but uprightly rigid plastic edging strip may be affixed to the side of the outer edge of a shaped back mounting panel. The tall thin cross section of the planar strip allows its longitudinal axis to bend sideways to foll... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5502906 | Cloth fixing frame with corner and cloth fixing members A rectangular cloth fixing frame for use in painting or embroidery. The frame including a plurality of frame portions. Each frame portion including a surface projection near an outer periphery of a front surface thereof and a fixing fitting groove on the ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5445436 | Backing or seating for seating type furniture and means for securing backing or seating to a frame Patio furniture, for indoor or outdoor use, is formed by frame members made of aluminum tubular extrusions or similar materials. A plurality of straps or a one piece panel with several straps forms a seat and a back for the furniture. Each end of the stra... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5338082 | Apparatus for securing fabric to a visor A mechanism for attaching an outer covering to a molded shell-type vehicle sun visor having a pair of shell halves and an aperture in one shell half. The mechanism includes a stackes attached to or integral with an inner surface of the shell half and a be... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5240060 | Art work stretcher assembly An art work stretcher assembly is disclosed having any desired arcuate, e.g., elliptical, shape. The stretcher assembly includes a plurality of plastic tubes that are flexed and arranged with their ends in abutment so as to provide a closed loop. A separa... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5226468 | Kits including gripping bands for attaching pieces of fabric and batting in order to produce decorative articles Kits comprising a plurality of gripping bands are provided for attaching pieces of fabric and batting together without need for sewing, gluing or sealing. These kits are related to simulated quilting and, more generally, to the art of decorative wall hang... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5127460 | Environmental strip curtain system The present invention relates to an improved environmental strip curtain system which allows for easy installation, removal, replacement and adjustment of the plastic strips. The environmental strip curtain system includes a curtain-holding apparatus and ... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5033529 | Panel fabric fastening system A panel fabric fastening system is disclosed which includes fastening devices mounted along the edges of the panel, each of which includes a plurality of pointed elements. Fabric is stretched over the panel and is engaged by the pointed elements to retain... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4974298 | Shade cloth connectors A connector strip (10) is provided for securing fabric, such as shade cloth (16), to a frame member (17). The connector strip (10) has nailing apertures (12) at intervals therealong and it is provided with longitudinally spaced elongate projections or bar... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4878531 | Wall covering support structure and method Structure and a method for applying cover material to a wall. A support strip is attached to the upper portion of a wall, and a support strip is attached to the lower portion of the wall. Each of the support strips is substantially flat and includes space... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4579390 | Wheelchair seat cushion with occupant retaining means A flexible panel assembly including front, rear and opposite side marginal portions is provided and the opposite side marginal portions include tubular hems in which stiff strap type mounting bars are received. The opposite side mounting portions overlie ... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4549334 | Fabric mounting track system A fabric mounting track system which permits one to mount a fabric to cover a wall without the need to utilize weltings and other devices to cover unsightly parts of the system. The fabric mounting track consists of two parts, a back support plate and a h... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4541150 | Connection for strap A connection for connecting a strap to a frame member of an article of furniture includes a body member adapted to be disposed adjacent to the frame member, the body member having a first surface and a second surface, the strap passing over the first surf... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4359809 | Tubular furniture construction The invention is a clip used to clip the edge of a web that forms a seat or back of a lawn chair having a tubular frame. The clip is made from a single piece of wire bent into a T-shape with a stem the T-stem having a hook and a C-shaped hole searching le... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4342356 | Combined fabric hanging and pleating bracket A bracket structure for use in hanging and pleating decorative wall fabrics, providing an elongated flat sheet metal backing strip with a plurality of generally U-shaped cross section extensions formed at uniformly spaced intervals along the length of the... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4339488 | Support web An improved support web, particularly for use in the construction of furniture, comprises a band, which may be made of plastic material having spaced, parallel, longitudinal reinforcing threads such as glass fibers embedded therein and a connecting member... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4151665 | Mounting frame A mounting frame for a completed tapestry wherein the frame is composed of pieces each having a slide surface in a common plane, and a surface at right angles to the slide surface and over which the tapestry is adapted to be stretched and teeth means arra... | 05/01/1979 |
| 4047824 | Hook and cord connection A connection between a metal wire hook and a cord of synthetic fiber material particularly suitable for connecting nets of crossing cords into frames for chairs, sofas, beds and similar furniture. The metal wire has a bent portion with a free end. The ben... | 09/13/1977 |
| 3960197 | Screen and storm sash construction A screen assembly comprises a hollow or semi-hollow frame with interconnected side and end sections. Each section has a hollow channel portion terminating in a continuous screen ledge intermediate its opposite sides providing a peripheral support. A serie... | 06/01/1976 |
