US4058946A
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Wallcovering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-03
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1996-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A wallcovering comprises fabric which is grasped at its edges between a moulding bracket fixed to a wall at a corner of the room, and the adjacent wall, floor, ceiling or moulding with which the first-mentioned wall forms a right angle at the corner. Thus, an entire wall can be covered from side to side thereof, and from top to bottom thereof, or from top to a lower moulding thereon. A spatula is used to force the edges of the fabric between the emplaced moulding strips and the corresponding surface of the room, and the moulding strips have wings thereon inclined in the direction of insertion of the fabric, to prevent escape of the clasped edge of the fabric. Padding such as heat or sound insulation may be disposed between the fabric and the covered wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Yvon Habrant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44C7/022; A; A47; A47G; A47G27/00; A47G27/04; A47G27/0437; A47G27/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
In a room having a wall to be covered, and side walls and a ceiling adjacent said wall to be covered, said side walls and ceiling forming a plurality of corners with said wall to be covered; the improvement comprising a wallcovering comprised by a plurality of molding strips on said wall to be covered next to at least said ceiling and said side walls and extending in closely spaced parallel relationship to said corners, and fabric parallel to and spaced from said wall to be covered, the edges of the fabric being clasped between said molding strips and the ceiling and side walls, said molding strips each comprising a base secured to said wall to be covered and an upstanding flange that extends along one of said ceiling and side walls, said flange having thereon a plurality of sharp points that are inclined in the direction of the adjacent said corner, whereby fabric may be forced in the direction of said corner between said flange and said ceiling or side wall with which said wall to be covered forms said corner toward which said points are inclined, the fabric then being retained in said corner by said points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
In a room having a wall to be covered, and side walls and a ceiling adjacent said wall to be covered, said side walls and ceiling forming a plurality of corners with said wall to be covered; the improvement comprising a wallcovering comprised by a plurality of molding strips on said wall to be covered next to at least said ceiling and said side walls and extending in closely spaced parallel relationship to said corners, and fabric parallel to and spaced from said wall to be covered, the edges of the fabric being clasped between said molding strips and the ceiling and side walls, said molding strips each comprising a base secured to said wall to be covered and an upstanding flange that extends along one of said ceiling and side walls, said flange having thereon a plurality of sharp points that are inclined in the direction of the adjacent said corner, whereby fabric may be forced in the direction of said corner between said flange and said ceiling or side wall with which said wall to be covered forms said corner toward which said points are inclined, the fabric then being retained in said corner by said points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Structure as claimed in claim 1, said flange having a rounded upstanding edge that extends away from said flange in substantially the same direction as said points, whereby said fabric passes said edge before it encounters said points.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |