US4606124A
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Method of and apparatus for cutting a carpet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-19
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Granted: 1986-08-19
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Expires: 2005-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A carpet cutting knife and method for cutting a straight edge along a carpet edge having a body with a guide wall for engaging the edge of the carpet and a base for engaging one surface of the carpet. A support plate engages the second surface of the carpet and is positioned parallel to the base and is adjustably supported from the body for accommodating carpets of different thicknesses. A cutting blade is adjustably connected to the plate for adjusting the distance between the cutting blade and the guide wall and extends between the plate and base for cutting a carpet positioned between the plate and the base.
Inventors
- 👤 LeRoy R. Figueroa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:35
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B5/00; B26B5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A hand held carpet cutting knife for cutting a straight edge along a carpet edge comprising, an L-shaped body having a guide wall for engaging an edge of a carpet, and having a base perpendicular to the guide wall for engaging one surface of the carpet, a rigid flat support plate positioned parallel to the base for engaging the second surface of the carpet, a vertically extending track and groove connection between the plate and the guide wall for adjustably moving the plate towards and away from the base for accommodating carpets of various thicknesses, a cutting blade, a horizontally extending track and groove connection between the blade and plate for adjusting the distance between the cutting blade and the guide wall for adjusting the amount of carpet to be cut off, said cutting blade extending between the plate and base and extending behind the base for cutting a carpet positioned between the plate and the base, and a handle connected to the apparatus for moving the apparatus relative to the carpet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A hand held carpet cutting knife for cutting a straight edge along a carpet edge comprising, an L-shaped body having a guide wall for engaging an edge of a carpet, and having a base perpendicular to the guide wall for engaging one surface of the carpet, a rigid flat support plate positioned parallel to the base for engaging the second surface of the carpet, a vertically extending track and groove connection between the plate and the guide wall for adjustably moving the plate towards and away from the base for accommodating carpets of various thicknesses, a cutting blade, a horizontally extending track and groove connection between the blade and plate for adjusting the distance between the cutting blade and the guide wall for adjusting the amount of carpet to be cut off, said cutting blade extending between the plate and base and extending behind the base for cutting a carpet positioned between the plate and the base, and a handle connected to the apparatus for moving the apparatus relative to the carpet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including, means for replacing and adjusting the extended length of the cutting means.
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) | 1989-08-18 | 1990-02-17 | 1990-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-18 | 1994-02-17 | 1994-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-18 | 1998-02-17 | 1998-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |