US3961661A
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Hanging and stretching device for wall covering fabrics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-13
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1994-08-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention pertains to a device for hanging and stretching wall covering fabrics, characterized by the fact that it consists of a combination of sections fixed along the two lateral edges of the wall to be covered and constituted by a sole-piece one side of which is plane and the other side of which has three profiled ribs delimiting the fastening elements, and of further sections fixed along the two lateral edges of the fabric and constituted by a lath the two lengthwise edges of which have slots by which the said sections attached to the fabric are fixed by fastening to the said sections attached to the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard J. Tombu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:08
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44C7/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
Device for hanging and stretching wall covering fabrics, of the type comprising a combination of first sections fixed along the two lateral edges of a wall to be covered and each constituted by a sole-piece one side of which is substantially plane and the other side of which has three profiled ribs forming fastening elements, two of which delimit a first housing and one of these fastening elements and a third one of the fastening elements delimiting a second housing; second sections fixed along the two lateral edges of a first fabric and each constituted by a lath the two lengthwise edges of which are provided with a slot, the slots of each of said second sections co-operating with the respective fastening elements delimiting the first housing of a said first section in such a manner that this second section is secured in this first section, said first fabric being clamped at each lateral edge thereof between a fastening element of the first section and a lengthwise edge of the respective second section; and rods each inserted with the adjacent part of a second fabric in a said second housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
Device for hanging and stretching wall covering fabrics, of the type comprising a combination of first sections fixed along the two lateral edges of a wall to be covered and each constituted by a sole-piece one side of which is substantially plane and the other side of which has three profiled ribs forming fastening elements, two of which delimit a first housing and one of these fastening elements and a third one of the fastening elements delimiting a second housing; second sections fixed along the two lateral edges of a first fabric and each constituted by a lath the two lengthwise edges of which are provided with a slot, the slots of each of said second sections co-operating with the respective fastening elements delimiting the first housing of a said first section in such a manner that this second section is secured in this first section, said first fabric being clamped at each lateral edge thereof between a fastening element of the first section and a lengthwise edge of the respective second section; and rods each inserted with the adjacent part of a second fabric in a said second housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Device according to claim 1 characterized by the fact that the lateral edges of the first fabric is wrapped at least partially around the respective second section and each second section is insertable and secured in its respective first housing in either of two positions which are disposed 180° apart whereby said first fabric may be tensioned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the bottom of each said first housing has a sloping portion adjacent said one fastening element delimiting with the respective second section a wedge shaped space in which said first fabric is also clamped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
Device according to claim 3 characterized by the fact that the lateral edges of the first fabric is wrapped at least partially around the respective second section and each second section is insertable and secured in its respective first housing in either of two positions which are disposed 18° apart whereby said first fabric may be tensioned.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the slots of each of said second sections are of triangular section and arranged so as to cooperate with triangular-shaped section edges disposed in opposed relation on the respective fastening elements delimiting said first housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Device according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the back surface of each of the second sections is scored.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |