US3866267A
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Rugs with detachable sections
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-14
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1994-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A section of rug or carpeting is provided with a velcro type fastener extending outward from the bottom surface along the periphery. An adjacent section has a recess in its bottom surface extending inward from the periphery. A mating type velcro fastener is disposed in the recess and extends downward but does not fill the recess. The sections are joined in abutting relationship detachably by engaging the fasteners. The depth of the recess is adjusted relative to the overall thickness of the joined fasteners to insure that the connection is flush and level without bulges or depressions.
Inventors
- 👤 Genarose J Poletti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G27/00; A47G27/02; A47G27/0293; A47G27/0243; A47G27/025; A47G27/04; A47G27/0475; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/19; Y10T428/192; Y10T428/197; Y10T428/198; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23914; Y10T428/23979; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for detachably interconnecting adjacent sections of rugs or carpeting having abutting peripheries to eliminate gaps, bulges and depressions, said apparatus comprising: a first type of velcro strip fastener secured to a peripheral edge of one section and extending outward and therealong, the bottom surface of the first fastener being horizontally aligned with the bottom surface of the section to which it is attached; and a second and mating type of velcro strip fastener disposed in a recess in the abutting peripheral edge of the adjacent section, said recess extending inward from the edge and downward to the bottom surface of the adjacent section to overlie said first type fastener to enable both types of fasteners to be detachably engaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for detachably interconnecting adjacent sections of rugs or carpeting having abutting peripheries to eliminate gaps, bulges and depressions, said apparatus comprising: a first type of velcro strip fastener secured to a peripheral edge of one section and extending outward and therealong, the bottom surface of the first fastener being horizontally aligned with the bottom surface of the section to which it is attached; and a second and mating type of velcro strip fastener disposed in a recess in the abutting peripheral edge of the adjacent section, said recess extending inward from the edge and downward to the bottom surface of the adjacent section to overlie said first type fastener to enable both types of fasteners to be detachably engaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the depth of the recess is essentially equal to the overall thickness of the two engaged fasteners.
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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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |