Abstract: A device for securing a towel to ground so the towel will not be blown away has a first anchor device coupled to a first end of the towel and a second anchor device coupled to a second end of the towel. The first anchor device and the second anchor device are coupled to the ground to prevent the towel from being blown away. The first anchor device and the second anchor device each comprises a body section. A first arc member is formed on a first end of the body section. The first arc member is rolled in the ground so that ground elements rest inside the first arch member such that the weight of the ground elements prevents the beach towel from being blow away. A second arc member is formed at a second end of the body section. The second arc member partially touches the body section to form an enclosed oval channel, the oval channel used for securing the towel to the body section.

Abstract: A mounting base component and an upper bracket component comprise the stair rod bracket. The mounting base component is secured to the tread in any suitable manner and it includes an aperture or an open, elongate channel. The upper bracket component conforms to the shape of the mounting base component, so that, when they are mounted together, they define a single, integral bracket. Extending out from the upper bracket component is a latch that latchably engages into the opening or channel of the mounting base. A stair rod can be easily removed or installed by sliding the upper bracket to disengage it and then by lifting it away from the mounting base. Assembly and disassembly of a stair rod bracket according to the present invention is not impeded or made difficult by the framework of the stairs.

Abstract: A device for securing a towel to the ground so the towel will not be blown away by the wind is comprises a first anchor devices coupled to a first end of the towel and a second anchor device coupled to a second end of the towel. The first anchor device and the second anchor device are coupled to the ground to prevent the towel from being blown away by the wind. The first anchor device and the second anchor device each comprises a body section. A first arc member is coupled to the body section. The first arc member is rolled in the ground so that ground elements rest inside the first arch member such that the weight of the ground elements prevents the beach towel from being blow away. A second arc member is coupled to the body section for securing the towel to the body section.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floor covering for a powered vehicle having a base covering 44 and a least one affixing arrangement 56″ for the affixing of the supplemental mat 42 to the base covering wherein the affixing arrangement 56″ comprises a first affixing element 20 which may be connected releaseably with a complementary second affixing element 60 provided to the supplemental mat 42. In accordance with the present invention the first affixing element 20 is embedded in the base covering 44 wherein the upwardly extending distal end of the first affixing element 20 is provided no higher than the level of the nap side of the base covering 44. A further embodiment of the floor covering of the present invention comprises the supplemental mat 42 wherein a second affixing element 60 is invisibly provided to its underside.

Abstract: A rug positioning apparatus for securing a floor covering on a carpet surface. The apparatus comprises a central base member that is adapted to be placed between the floor covering and the carpet. A plurality of spikes extend vertically upward from the central base member and are adapted to engage the floor covering and penetrate the floor covering when stepped upon. A plurality of spikes also extend vertically downward from the central base member and are adapted to engage the carpet.

Abstract: An apparatus, for securing a floor covering on an underlying substrate, includes a button-like central base member that is adapted for placement between the floor covering and the carpet. The central base member includes an upper surface for engaging the floor covering and a lower surface for attachment to the substrate. The upper surface of the base member includes an adhesive, or a plurality of upwardly extending spikes, or a plurality of hooks engaging with a mating plurality of downwardly extending hooks of an anchor tab, for engaging the lower surface of the floor covering. The lower surface of the base member includes an adhesive, or one or more downwardly extending spikes for engaging or attaching the apparatus to the underlying substrate. One or more of the downwardly extending spikes may include barbs or a screw thread for engaging a lower side of a backing of a substrate having a pile layer extending upward from the backing.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided for securing floor mats to vehicle carpets and include a back plate that underlies a vehicle carpet, a top plate that overlies a floor mat, and fasteners that are configured to removably secure the back and top plates together such that the carpet and floor mat are sandwiched therebetween. The top plate has an upper surface that has promotional indicia thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes a noncircular shaped body with an axial extending connector. The connector secures the affixation device to the vehicle floor. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull-out as well as shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices without tools.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for transitioning between a first floor covering and a second floor covering wherein the transition device includes an elongated core and a covering. The elongated core has a top, a bottom, opposing sides and opposing ends. The covering is attached to the elongated core and covers the top and opposing sides of the elongated core. The present invention also provides method for manufacturing the transition device. In addition, the present invention provides a system having an elongated core and a covering as described above. A first floor covering is attached to the floor and abuts one side of the transition device. Similarly, a second floor covering is attached to the floor and abuts the other side of the transition device.

Abstract: A fringe treatment for the edge of a carpet. The fringe treatment may include a glide and a fringe. The glide may have a substantial U-shape such that the glide can accommodate the edge of the carpet. The fringe may include a base portion attached to the glide and a number of tassels connected to the base portion.

Abstract: Molding systems are described that include molding strips releasibly insertable into a mounting strip or track. The molding systems act as a transition between tile, both with and without backerboard support, and a floor or various floor coverings, including carpet, or wood flooring. Other molding systems are used to form a transition between tile, with or without backerboard and door threshold plates. In another embodiment, a molding system is provided for covering an edging strip used to secure the edge of a carpet.

Abstract: The fastening device has first and second fastening means fittable to the carpet and to the mat and which click together. The first fastening means are defined by a single part having two flanges integral with a hub and which are positioned on opposite sides of the carpet; and one of the flanges is shaped to permit passage through a hole in the carpet by rotating the single part. The second fastening means have a further two flanges integral with two corresponding hubs which fit together in a variable axial position through a hole in the mat to adapt the distance between the further two flanges to the thickness of the mat. The single part carries a male member which clicks inside an elastic female member carried by one of the flanges fitted to the mat.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes a noncircular shaped body with an axial extending connector. The connector secures the affixation device to the vehicle floor. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull-out as well as shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices without tools.

Abstract: Improved draught excluder for fastening doormats, of the type formed by an elongated prismatic body, consisting in that the prismatic head is formed by a sheet, in that it has, along its side, a “T”, and in that its transverse arms are free, one of them being bent at right-angles.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes at least two tines or hook members formed substantially on respective helical paths around an axis of the affixation device and ending in downwardly bent terminal portions with sharpened points. The preferably tempered stainless steel hook members are adapted to easily pierce vehicle floor carpeting and to be screwed into place. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull out and shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices themselves.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a lift gate of a vehicle is movable between a stowed position and an extended position. The handle has a grip section and two legs extending from the grip section. The handle is secured within a pocket of an inside panel of the lift gate with the two legs of the handle being pivotally secured to two sides of the pocket. In the stowed position, the grip section is retained within the pocket. In the extended position, the grip section is extended from the pocket. The force of gravity causes the handle to move between the stowed position and extended position as the lift gate is closed and opened, respectfully. A tail gate has handle that is rotatable mounted within a tail gate handle recess pocket.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes at least two tines or hook members formed on respective helical paths around an axis of the affixation device and ending in sharpened points. The preferably tempered stainless steel hook members are adapted to easily pierce vehicle floor carpeting and to be screwed into place. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull out and shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices themselves.

Abstract: A two piece retainer assembly is used for positive retention of an associated vehicular floor mat to the vehicle's floor surface. The retainer assembly works in conjunction with a hook-like fastener permanently mounted to the vehicle's floor surface. The two piece retainer assembly comprises (a) an annular collar for positioning in a hole in the floor mat from an underside, and (b) a locking cover coupler for positioning in the hole of the floor mat from an upper side. The annular collar and locking cover coupler are forced together to trap the floor mat. The annular collar has a vertical upwardly extending wall forming an opening and a horizontally radially extending flange connected to the vertical wall. The locking cover coupler has a base plate with a vertical downwardly extending wall forming an opening and dimensioned to receive the vertical upwardly extending wall of the annular collar in frictional engagement. At least two vertically extending latching tabs extend from the base plate.

Abstract: A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiving means for receiving a fastener therein. The device eliminates the need for a separate locator for the carpet and a retaining system for a cover plate.

Abstract: A tile fixing strip comprising a plurality of convex pieces and concave pieces, wherein, neighboring convex pieces and concave pieces are fastened to each other. The convex piece and the concave piece respectively has the formation of a dent, so that when the entire tile fixing strip is arranged crosswise on the slope of a house roof to accommodate the placement of the tiles, the joined convex pieces and concave pieces provide accommodation to fasten the tiles. The reinforced surface shape and structural strength of the convex pieces and concave pieces will prevent deformation. The dents of the convex pieces and concave pieces provide channels for heat radiation, ventilation and rainwater drainage to the tiles on the slope of a house roof. To conclude, it is a tile fixing strip that is resistant to deformation, contributing to heat radiation, ventilation and water drainage.

Abstract: A kit is provided for assembling a closed-loop toy simulation of a roadway comprising at least four curved road segments and at least two straight road segments, each road segment having an upper non-skid surface and at least one marking on such surface that simulates roadway lane markings. A method is provided for constructing a closed-loop toy roadway of a desired shape and length. The method comprises positioning two road segments so they are in substantial longitudinal alignment, connecting the adjacent road segments together by engaging a plurality of loops on one segment with a plurality of hooks on an adjacent segment, and repeating such steps until the desired closed-loop play roadway has been configured. Also provided is a segment for constructing a closed-loop play roadway having a desired shape and length and having on its non-skid upper surface at least one marking that simulates a roadway marking.

Abstract: A device for fixing longitudinally grooved cover strips consists of a holding plate to be fixed with its rear side on a wall, which holding plate has at least one forwardly protruding holding leg to be clampingly inserted in a longitudinal groove of the cover strips. To achieve a neat laying of the cover strips even with uneven wall surfaces in an economic way, the holding plate together with its holding legs has been prolonged to form a holding rail (1), whose holding legs (2, 3) extending like webs across the length of the holding rail form resilient clamping parts transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Improved draught excluder for fastening doormats, of the type formed by an elongated prismatic body, consisting in that the prismatic head is formed by a sheet, in that it has, along its side, a “T”, and in that its transverse arms are free, one of them being bent at right-angles.

Abstract: A floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat has a flat base with a retention system operably associated with the door sill. In one embodiment, the floor mat has raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle.

Abstract: A floor strip system for leveling the transition between two abutting floor coverings. This system includes a bottom part which is placed on a bottom floor and which has members adapted to project below portions of the respective abutting floor coverings. The system also has a top part which is secured on top of the bottom part. This part projects over portions of the floor coverings. Each member of the bottom part has a side which faces and abuts the floor covering in question. This side has a first surface of a relatively small inclination relative to and away from a side which abuts the bottom floor. This side surface is inclined toward the area adjacent the transition. The side also has a second surface adjacent the edge of the floor coverings which has a relatively larger inclination relative to and away from the side abutting the bottom floor and inclining away from the area adjacent the transition.

Abstract: A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiving means for receiving a fastener therein. The device eliminates the need for a separate locator for the carpet and a retaining system for a cover plate.

Abstract: A method of installing a carpet member in a motor vehicle includes the general step of orienting the carpet member so that an underside faces upward. The method additionally includes the step of engaging an edge of the carpet member with a plurality of studs upwardly extending from the vehicle. The method of the present invention further includes the step of rotating the carpet member about the plurality of studs to conceal the plurality of studs.

Abstract: A shim for providing a gradual ramp between adjacent flooring materials includes a right angled triangular strip having grooved lines across its width for easy scoring with a knife for height adjustment. Fan-shaped end caps provided for abutment to the triangular strip and having corresponding grooved lines for height adjustment to provide a ramp across a 180.degree. radius.

Abstract: A carpet stay-nail tool for positively holding an area of carpet to a desired location during carpet stretching and laying operations. A basic necessity during carpet laying is keeping a first section of carpet temporarily secured while the balance of the carpet is stretched and fastened to its permanent position. The invention provides a plurality of nails configured together in a row which can be pounded through the carpet into the underlayment. Subsequently, the invention can be easily pried up and reused with no discemable damage to the carpet. For safety and convenience, the tool is configured in nesting pairs of nail rows so the nail points are covered and a second nail row is readily available.

Abstract: A novel carpet seaming method and tools for reducing or eliminating seam peaking and profiling is provided. The backing of abutting pieces of carpeting can be reinforced along their respective edges. A staple is supported on an anvil with its legs facing the carpet backing beneath the seam line while a hammer is driven onto the carpet pile and the underlying staple base. The impact of the hammer impales the carpet backing over the legs of the staple, and compresses the staple base against the anvil. The legs can then be forced towards each other to lock the staple in position. The process is repeated along the length of the seam line until a row of staples spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance and extending from one end of a seam to the other end securely holds the abutting pieces of carpet together to form a seam. After seaming, the carpet may be stretched conventionally and secured to tack strips along the periphery of the area being carpeted.

Abstract: An improved carpet tack strip formed from synthetic chemical and natural materials which include a selective amount of a polyethylene material of between 40% to 60% by weight, which is mixed with a selected amount of polypropylene material having about 1% to 10% by weight and including therein a fine powdered wood material having a selected amount of between 60% to about 40% by weight, wherein the mixture thereof is extruded from an extruding apparatus, thereby producing a continuous elongated homogeneous plastic strip that when cooled is cut in predetermined lengths.

Abstract: A positioning device for positioning a mat in a car includes an elongated clamping base, at least one spring unit and a hook unit. The clamping base is formed with at least one lower clamping unit and at least one upper clamping unit having a rear edge hinged to a corresponding lower clamping unit. The spring unit is provided on the clamping base for biasing the upper clamping unit toward the corresponding lower clamping unit. The hook unit has a first end connected to the clamping base and a second end adapted to be hooked at a desired position in the car. The upper and lower clamping units are adapted to clamp an edge portion of the mat therebetween. The spring unit ensures tight engagement between the upper and lower clamping units and the edge portion of the mat.

Abstract: A method for securing an underpad to automotive and trunk floor coverings comprising contacting the bottom side of a floor coveting having a fiber face top layer and a thermoplastic backing layer bottom layer with an underpad, then attaching the floor covering to an underpad using a thermoplastic mechanical fastening means.

Abstract: A carpet fastening system in which a fastening strip 100,200 & 300) is affixed to the back-side of the wall board (10) or the wall baseboard (8), preferably with the wall engagement portion (101, 201 & 301) being substantially flat, presenting either a flat, face-to-face, extended surface interface (FIGS. 1A & 2A) with the back-side of the wall or at least preferably a continuous or at least substantially extended edge (FIG. 3A) in engagement with the back-side, bottom edge of the wall baseboard. For ease in installation, the fastening strips may be installed either at the same time as the baseboards are installed or even when the wall boards are being installed. As a result of engaging the back-side of the wall the fastening strips are firmly affixed to the wall and provide secure, strong affixation to the wall, securely anchoring the strips and hence the carpet, preventing any migration of the carpet during its typically expected life-time and longer. The embodiments are described (FIG. 1+, FIG. 2+ and FIG.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom and seat back pivotally couple to a support stanchion. A rear cargo support platform having a horizontal ledge is spaced behind the seat back for providing an extended cargo area when the seat back is pivoted to a horizontal folded position. An upholstered trim cover encases the seat back and includes a peripheral edge adjacent the ledge of the support platform. A trim strip is stitched to the edge of the trim cover and includes a hook portion and a plurality of locking tabs for attaching the edge of the trim cover to the support stanchion and covering the space between the seat back and the rear cargo support platform.

Abstract: There is illustrated and described herein a modular carpet arrangement for use on a vehicle underbody, including a pair of vapor barriers, each with a plurality of projections formed thereon and mountable on opposite sides of the underbody, a longitudinal carpet segment mountable on the center section of the underbody, a pair of longitudinal carpet segments mountable on oppositely disposed longitudinal edges of the underbody, and four reversible carpet segments, each with a plurality of holes formed therein and mountable in fore and aft pairs on the respective vapor barriers, with the holes fitted around the respective projections.

Abstract: A transversely resilient retaining clip for securing a trim strip over an automobile rocker panel weld flange without requiring screws or adhesive. The trim strip is retained by the resilient clip and a weatherstrip carrier member having a recess disposed longitudinally over the flange. The resilient clip and weatherstrip member cooperate to securely retain the trim strip in a predefined spaced relationship with the weld flange such that it covers the flange and weatherstrip carrier as well as overlies the vehicle carpet.

Abstract: A structure for fixing a carpet on a vehicular floor panel includes an elongate retainer for retaining the carpet on the floor panel, and a covering member for covering a front end portion of the carpet and a front end portion of the retainer. The retainer is detachably fixed to the floor panel and located below the carpet to be concealed by the carpet. The front end portion of the carpet and the front end portion of the retainer are sewn together with the covering member, such that the carpet is secured at its front end portion thereof to the retainer.

Abstract: A clip device for attaching an article and an adjacently positioned object in a predetermined orientation with respect to each other. A clamp which includes a first and second portion, is releasably maintained in a substantially closed orientation by a biased member. The clamp is pivotally mounted about a securement member. The securement member includes two substantially parallel positioned prongs which are insertable into the adjacently positioned object. The prongs each have an insertion tip, for initial insertion into the object, and an angled section located near the back end of the clamp. Extending at one angle between each prong and a region of the securement member about which the clamp is pivotally mounted is an extension section.

Abstract: To prevent an automobile mat from moving forward, a strap with a metal or plastic loop at the end is attached to the rear underside of a floor mat. In front of the automobile seat one side of an elongated "S"-shaped clip is forced over the exposed edge of the automobile's original carpeting. The other side of the clip is then in an upward direction with the open end of the clip facing toward the rear of the automobile. The loop attached to the floor mat is inserted intothe upward facing portion of the "S" clip. The length of the strap attached to the loop is sized to allow hand space to reach under the floor mat during the attaching process. The "S" clip is made of a spring-type material, shaped to tightly squeeze over and be tightly held by the thickness of the automobile carpeting. The shape of the clip also prevents the unintentional separation of the loop from the clip.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for attaching a flexible covering element such as a piece of carpeting or a mat to its support characterized in that, to prevent loosening, the device comprises tooth-shaped protuberances under a collar such that the teeth are inclined so as to slide in the tightening direction on the upper face of the piece to which the collar is applied and which becomes anchored in the surface when loosening occurs.

Abstract: A carpet gripping device which has a base member and a plurality of generally rigid prongs protruding therefrom. Each prong being bent at an angle and the exposed end cut flat so as not to leave a point. The device is then securely fastened to the underside of an overlayed floor covering so that the prongs are directed downward into a carpeted floor to prevent relative movement between the overlayed floor covering and the carpeted floor beneath it.

Abstract: A clamp for fastening a carpet onto a floor, comprising two members spaced from each other in a vertical plane and including one claw directed upwards for one member and downwards for the other member to allow the insertion and catching of two sides of a carpet onto the clamp before the clamp is clipped onto a flange-like edge.

Abstract: A retainer clip to fixedly position a mat relative to an underlying carpet particularly suited to automotive environments. The retainer clip is formed from a single piece of generally rectangularly shaped resilient material which has a cut-out cut in a first portion thereof, the cut-out including a series of V-cuts at one end and a control member at the other end. The retainer clip further has two pointed members cut along each edge of a second portion thereof. The retainer clip is then stamped so that the end thereof adjacent the V-cuts is bent thereby causing the V-cuts to erupt as teeth, and the two pointed members are bent so as to be laterally displaced, thereby forming two prongs. The retainer clip is then bent on itself to form a U-shape. In operation, the two prongs are caused to enter the carpet backing in order to anchor the retainer clip thereto.

Abstract: A clip for securing a carpet fixing strip relative to a floor, comprises a first part which, in use, engages over the fixing strip and constrains the strip against movement relative to the floor, a second part connected to the first part and, in use, extending towards, and engaging with, an adjacent upright surface, a third part also connected to the first part and in use extending generally away from the upright surface, the third part, in use, being connected to the floor, so that, the clip is held against movement away from the upright surface by virtue of the third part being connected to the floor, and the engagement between the second part of the clip and the upright surface holds the first part rigid so as to constrain the carpet fixing strip against lifting/rotational movement due to the tension applied to a carpet secured to the carpet fixing strip.

Abstract: A carpet retention device or anchor (1) includes a flat, thin, floor engaging flange (11) having spaced-apart openings (14) for reception of nails (3) to anchor the retention device to the underlying floor. A thin web (12) extends upwardly from one edge of the base flange (11) to a height equal to or less than the height of the carpet pad (6). A plurality of tacks or pointed projections (13) extend transversely and slightly downwardly from the upper edge of web (12) to engage into the underside of an overlying carpet (5).

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of attaching retainers to automotive floor mats, as well as an embodiment of a floor mat utilizing said method. The typical floor mat utilizing this method will have a retainer with a series of male or female fasteners provided on the retainer, and the floor mat will have openings corresponding to these fasteners, through which the other fastener, whether it be male or female, can be passed to firmly attach the floor mat to the retainer. The retainer may be one sided or two sided, their may, or may not be holes in the floor mat, depending on the particular fasteners being used, the openings in the floor mat, if provided, may, or may not, be reinforced, and a heel pad can optionally be attached at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention is a carpet fastener for securing an edge of an expanse of carpet against a vertical surface having a face board secured thereto. The fastener includes a carpet retaining portion and a face board engaging portion. During installation, the face board engaging portion is inserted into a gap formed between the floor surface and the underside of the face board. Protrusions on the face board engaging portion rigidly secure the fastener so that nails or glue are not required.

Abstract: An anchor for use in vehicles to prevent movement of a floor mat relative to a floor covering in which the floor covering is partly noncarpeted. In one preferred embodiment the anchor has two sections and is disposed between a floor mat and a floor covering. The first section has upwardly extending projections for engaging the bottom of the floor mat and downwardly extending projections for engaging the carpet area of the floor covering. The second section has at least one smooth major surface and is made from a material having a high coefficient of friction. The smooth major surface abuttingly engages the noncarpet area of the floor covering. A second major surface which is located in the second section opposite the smooth side engages the bottom of the floor mat.

Abstract: A plurality of special metal clips is used to secure a wooden, carpet securing strip to a floor, and to retain a conventional threshold insert over the strip and the edge of any carpeting that is secured to the strip. Each clip has an upright, generally U-shaped section which extends along one side of the wooden strip (the side remote from the carpet), and which registers longitudinally with the other U-shaped sections of the remaining clips. These registering U-shaped sections of the clips are adapted to accommodate and frictionally to house the mounting rib of a conventional, elongate threshold insert, which is thus fastened by its rib to the clips so as to be held thereby in covering relation with the strip and the adjacent edge of the installed carpet, thereby to prevent accidental tripping over the carpet edge and any consequent damage thereto.