Apparatus for the installation of carpet

Abstract

A device for installing carpet or other similar flooring material includes a base which is attached or mounted to a floor or other surface on which carpet is to be laid. The base incorporates a number of gripping members that are formed from the base and provide a secure manner in which carpet is held in place by the installation device. The device may be configured to accommodate a wide range of carpet textures and thicknesses, as well as the use of carpet padding.

1 . An apparatus for use in the installation of carpet comprising:
 an elongated base member incorporating a plurality of gripping members, said gripping members formed, and extending, from said base member at an acute angle from the surface of said base member.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said base member comprises a thin metal strip. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said strip comprises aluminum. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said strip comprises steel. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said base member comprises a thin plastic strip. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said gripping members have a triangular shape. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein one vertex of said triangular shape is disposed above the surface of said base member. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a mounting member disposed orthogonal to said base member and extending above the surface of said base member. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an elevation member disposed orthogonal to said base member and extending below the surface of said base member. 
   
   
       10 . An installation device for flexible flooring material comprising:
 an elongated base member having a proximal edge and a distal edge, said proximal edge forming the perimeter of said area in which said flooring material is to be installed, said base member incorporating a plurality of gripping members formed from said base member, said gripping members having a triangular shape with two sides of said triangular shape being separated from said base member and disposed toward said proximal edge, said triangular shape being bent along said third side such that said triangular shape extents above the surface of said base member at an acute angle.