Floor covering positioner

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.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for securing a floor covering on a carpet surface, comprising: 
 a central base member adapted to be placed between the floor covering and the carpet;    a plurality of first spikes extending vertically upward from the central base member, the first spikes adapted to engage the floor covering; and    a plurality of second spikes extending vertically downward from the central base member, the second spikes adapted to engage the carpet.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the central base member is a planar disc member.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the spikes extend perpendicular relative to the planar disc member.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first spikes extend a vertical distance of between about ⅛-¼ inches, and wherein the second spikes extend a vertical distance of between about ⅛-¼ inches.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first spikes extend a vertical distance long enough to penetrate into the floor covering but not long enough to penetrate all the way through the floor covering.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the second spikes extend a vertical distance long enough to penetrate into the floor covering but not long enough to penetrate all the way through the floor covering.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is comprised of metal material.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the spikes and the central support member are integrally formed together.  
     
     
         9 . A floor covering positioning system, comprising: 
 a carpet surface;    a floor covering positioned upon the carpet surface; and    at least one floor covering positioning apparatus between the floor covering and the carpet securing the floor covering on the carpet surface, the floor covering positioning apparatus, comprising a central base member placed between the floor covering and the carpet; a plurality of first spikes extending vertically upward from the central base member, the first spikes engaging the floor covering; and a plurality of second spikes extending vertically downward from the central base member, the second spikes engaging the carpet.    
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the central base member comprises a planar disc member.  
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the spikes extend perpendicular relative to the planar disc member.  
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first spikes extend a vertical distance of between about ⅛-¼ inches, and wherein the second spikes extend a vertical distance of between about ⅛-¼ inches.  
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 9  wherein the first spikes penetrate into the floor covering but not all the way through the floor covering.  
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the second spikes extend a vertical distance long enough to penetrate into the floor covering but not long enough to penetrate all the way through the floor covering.  
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the apparatus is comprised of metal material.  
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the spikes and the central support member are integrally formed together.  
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first and second spikes are of equal length.  
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein a plurality of the floor covering positioning apparatus are positioned between the floor covering and the carpet in spaced relation to one another.  
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first and second spikes penetrate the floor covering and the carpet surface, respectively.  
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the first spikes penetrate the rug by a distance of less than about 75% of the vertical height of the floor covering in an uncompressed state.  
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the floor covering comprises a movable rug, and wherein the carpet surface is fixed to a floor surface.  
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 9  wherein the first and second spikes are equally shaped and sized.