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US3862874A
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Modular rug construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-12
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A rug construction comprising a plurality of modular rug units having fastener elements for removably securing said modular rug units to a tape grid-work which may optionally be bonded to a floor whereby the modular rug units may be selectively attached and detached from the grid-work for washing, replacement or repair.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan M Hopper
- 👤 Helen M Dickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:20
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/163; Y10T428/17; Y10T428/19; Y10T428/192; Y10T428/197; Y10T428/198; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/2395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A modular rug construction comprising a plurality of modular rug units, and attachment means for detachably securing said modular rug units relative to each other, said attachment means comprising tape means in the form of elongated strips having first fastener means thereon, and second fastener means on said modular rug units for selective engagement and disengagement with said first fastener means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A modular rug construction comprising a plurality of modular rug units, and attachment means for detachably securing said modular rug units relative to each other, said attachment means comprising tape means in the form of elongated strips having first fastener means thereon, and second fastener means on said modular rug units for selective engagement and disengagement with said first fastener means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tape means includes securing means for securing said tape means to a floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises pressure sensitive adhesive on the underside of said tape means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tape means comprises a grid-work of crossing tapes and wherein said second fastener means are located along the edges of said modular rug units.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 4 wherein said modular rug units are in the shape of squares.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 4 wherein said grid-work comprises a plurality of first parallel tapes extending in a first direction and a plurality of second parallel tapes extending in a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 6 wherein said first fastener means comprises third fastener means on said first tapes with said third fastener means being located in spaced clusters of four with two clusters of two therebetween, and fourth fastener means on said second tapes arranged in spaced clusters of two located between the areas where said clusters of four are located when said first and second tapes are assembled into said grid-work.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A modular rug construction as set forth in claim 6 including means for attaching said first tapes to said second tapes.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |