Rug hold down corner

Abstract

A rug hold down corner has a planar plate connecting to a base beneath. The plate and base have triangular forms, preferably a right triangle and alternatively an isosceles right triangle. The triangular forms include two edges intersecting at a common point and a hypotenuse opposite the common point. The plate connects to the base using mechanical fasteners preferably upon the edges and alternatively upon the interior of the plate and the base. The plate may have various geometric patterns formed therein while the base generally remains solid and includes at least one felt pad, generally opposite the plate. The felt pad contacts a floor surface or other carpet beneath the rug. In a further alternate embodiment, the edges of the plate extend outwardly and downwardly so the edges extend over and down the periphery of a rug's corner.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This non-provisional application claims priority to the pending provisional application 61 / 387,277 filed on Sep. 28, 2010 which is owned by the same inventor.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The rug hold down corner generally relates to housewares and more specifically to area rug accessories. The invention relates to area rugs placed upon floors generally away from walls. An area rug, or mat, generally has a defined size and finished edges that remain visible when the area rug, or mat, is upon a floor.[0003]Over the centuries, various forms of rugs and floor coverings have sought to protect floors from abrasion, to decorate homes, to muffle sounds, and to protect the inhabitants of a home. Additionally, rugs see use in offices to reflect a certain status. Persian rugs with their intricate woven patterns have been desired for decades. The earliest Persian rug dates to 500 B.C. Rugs have been made from wool, cotton, polyester, and various o...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]One object of the present invention is to provide a rug hold down corner that provides a removable weight that slips upon the corner of a rug.

[0016]Another object is to provide such a rug hold down corner that has a low cost of manufacturing so the purchasing homeowners, decorators, business establishments, and organizations can readily buy the rug hold down corner through stores and supply sources.

Problems solved by technology

These methods though tend to damage the floor beneath a carpet and perform poorly when one rug is placed upon another as some people desire and some decors require.

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