Rug Hooking Device

Abstract

A rug hooking device is disclosed, wherein the device assists with handling and completing rug hooking projects. The rug hooking device comprises a base component that is configured in a wooden square with a square hole in the center and provides enough room to staple on backing. The base component includes two wooden claws with a board screwed in between the wooden claws. The wooden claws are then inserted onto a table edge and secured via a C-style clamp to tighten it to the table surface. The base component includes two slots which allow for accessory plates to be slid in to accommodate extra project sizes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rug hooking device that provides a user with a tool for assisting with handling rug hooking projects, the rug hooking device comprising:
 a base component; and   a pair of wooden claws;   wherein the pair of wooden claws are secured to ends of the base component; and   further wherein the pair of wooden claws are inserted onto a table edge and secured, extending the base component out from the table and allowing users to complete rug projects on the base component with ease.   
     
     
         2 . The rug hooking device of  claim 1 , wherein the base component is configured in a square or rectangle with a square or rectangular through-hole in a center. 
     
     
         3 . The rug hooking device of  claim 2 , wherein the base component comprises an open rectangular or square frame having spaced parallel side members, a lower member and an open top area. 
     
     
         4 . The rug hooking device of  claim 3 , wherein the pair of wooden claws are C-shaped and secured to a bottom edge of each side member of the base component. 
     
     
         5 . The rug hooking device of  claim 4 , wherein a board extends between the pair of wooden claws and is secured to each claw portion of the pair of wooden claws. 
     
     
         6 . The rug hooking device of  claim 5 , wherein a board is positioned at a top claw portion and a board is positioned at a bottom claw portion. 
     
     
         7 . The rug hooking device of  claim 6 , wherein the boards span the pair of wooden claws and secures them in a parallel position. 
     
     
         8 . The rug hooking device of  claim 7 , wherein a C-style clamp is secured around the table edge and boards, to tighten the boards to the table. 
     
     
         9 . The rug hooking device of  claim 8 , wherein the base component includes two slots which allow for accessory plates to be slid in to accommodate extra projects. 
     
     
         10 . The rug hooking device of  claim 9 , wherein at least one of the accessory plates is configured to store accessories. 
     
     
         11 . A rug hooking device that provides a user with a tool for assisting with handling rug hooking projects, the rug hooking device comprising:
 a base component configured in a square or rectangle with a square or rectangular through-hole in a center; and   a pair of wooden claws that are C-shaped; and   wherein the base component comprises an open rectangular or square frame having spaced parallel side members, a lower member and an open top area;   wherein the pair of wooden claws are secured to a bottom edge of each side member of the base component;   wherein a board extends between the pair of wooden claws and is secured to each claw portion of the pair of wooden claws;   wherein the pair of wooden claws are inserted onto a table edge and secured via a C-style clamp which is secured around the table edge and boards, to tighten the boards to the table;   wherein the base component includes at least one slot which allows for an accessory plate to be slid in to accommodate extra project sizes; and   further wherein the base component is extended out from the table and allows users to complete rug projects on the base component with ease.   
     
     
         12 . The rug hooking device of  claim 11 , wherein a board is positioned at a top claw portion and a board is positioned at a bottom claw portion. 
     
     
         13 . The rug hooking device of  claim 12 , wherein the boards span the pair of wooden claws and secures them in a parallel position. 
     
     
         14 . The rug hooking device of  claim 13 , wherein the pair of wooden claws are inserted onto a table edge, such that the boards rest above and below the table surface. 
     
     
         15 . The rug hooking device of  claim 11 , wherein there are two slots within the base component. 
     
     
         16 . The rug hooking device of  claim 15 , wherein there are two accessory plates which are inserted into the two slots. 
     
     
         17 . The rug hooking device of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the accessory plates is configured to store accessories. 
     
     
         18 . The rug hooking device of  claim 11  wherein the rug hooking device and its components are manufactured from wood, metal, or plastic. 
     
     
         19 . The rug hooking device of  claim 11  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         20 . A method of assisting with the handling of rug hooking projects, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a rug hooking device comprising a base component with two wooden claws to secure to a table;   inserting the wooden claws onto a table edge;   securing the wooden claws to the table via a C-style clamp;   sliding in accessory plates into the slots of the base component;   stapling on backing to the base component when making a rug project;   removing the project by pulling on duct tape, causing the staples to stay in the duct tape; and   cutting off the sides, such that the project is ready to block/steam with an iron and put in a frame.