Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Handle – handle component – or handle adjunct
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-16
2001-05-01
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3626)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct
C016S002100, C024S713600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06223390
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a handle for carpet sample boards.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the carpet industry, it is necessary to show dealers and customers a wide variety of carpet samples due to the many different color, pattern, weight, yarn and tufting combinations that are available. One of the more popular methods of transporting and displaying carpet samples is by mounting the samples on a display board. These boards are typically eighteen inches wide and twenty-seven inches tall, made of one-fourth inch thick paper “chip board.” The board is laminated with a glossy printed advertisement and carpet swatches are glued or otherwise affixed to it.
Typical display boards can weigh as much as, or even in excess of, ten pounds. Sample boards typically have an oval hole punched near their top center for use as a handle. This “handle hole” can have sharp edges, tends to fray, and in general has an unprofessional and unfinished look.
Other options for transporting and displaying carpet samples have generally included: placing carpet sample boards in binder systems so that multiple sample pages can be carried and displayed in a book-like format; or attaching elaborate handle systems to the sample boards.
The present invention adapts the standard sample chip board with handle hole at very little cost or additional weight to create a finished appearance, prevent fraying around the hole, and eliminate the sharp handle edges.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A handle for carpet sample boards is provided by the present invention which can be installed in new sample boards and used to retrofit existing boards. The handle is provided by two identical grommet halves which meet in the handle hole and secure the chip board between them. The grommet halves are joined by a simple mechanical interlocking mechanism such as a male and female plug system.
The grommet halves are elegantly and economically formed to provide a finished appearance to the sample boards, to provide a comfortable handhold with no sharp edges, and to prevent fraying of the edges of the handle.
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Miller & Martin LLP
Sandy Robert J.
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