US3745598A
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Carpet installation tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-30
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1990-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A device adapted for removable securement to a carpet installer''s tack hammer, thereby converting the tack hammer by reason of the contour and configuration of the device into a tool having utility in urging carpets in a desired manner; the device comprising one end segment capable of being releasably secured to the tack hammer and, integral therewith, a curved blade-like projection adapted for contact with the carpet in the region desirably manipulated or urged in a particular manner or direction.
Inventors
- 👤 L Krell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:15
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B25F1/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G27/00; A47G27/04; A47G27/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An adapter device for a tack hammer comprising: 1. a principal body member including: a. a head having a recessed bore for receiving the tack striking head of said tack hammer and b. a working end of curvilinear, blade-like configuration adapted for smooth contact with a carpet for deflection and urgement thereof into a narrow space, 2. a matching pair of half sleeve members, each having an inner surface generally complementary to the exterior surface of the neck region of said hammer head and an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the recessed bore in said head and 3. means for compressing said halves into secure surface abutting contact with said neck region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An adapter device for a tack hammer comprising: 1. a principal body member including: a. a head having a recessed bore for receiving the tack striking head of said tack hammer and b. a working end of curvilinear, blade-like configuration adapted for smooth contact with a carpet for deflection and urgement thereof into a narrow space, 2. a matching pair of half sleeve members, each having an inner surface generally complementary to the exterior surface of the neck region of said hammer head and an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the recessed bore in said head and 3. means for compressing said halves into secure surface abutting contact with said neck region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
a matching pair of half sleeve members, each having an inner surface generally complementary to the exterior surface of the neck region of said hammer head and an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the recessed bore in said head and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
a matching pair of half sleeve members, each having an inner surface generally complementary to the exterior surface of the neck region of said hammer head and an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the recessed bore in said head and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adapter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said recessed bore includes an inner abutment wall having a surface adapted for surface abutment with the tack striking surface of said tack hammer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An adapter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said half cylinder insert members are magnetized.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
means for compressing said halves into secure surface abutting contact with said neck region.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
means for compressing said halves into secure surface abutting contact with said neck region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adapter device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said recessed bore includes an inner abutment wall having a surface adapted for surface abutment with the tack striking surface of said tack hammer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1180405A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |