Patent Application
20250198179
The present invention generally relates to the field of carpet cutting and removal apparatus for the removal of carpeting from a floor, more particularly the invention relates to a carpet cutting apparatus. The invention also relates to a method and system for removing carpet from a floor using the carpet cutting apparatus.
Carpet installation and removal are common procedures in both residential and commercial settings. Traditionally, these tasks have been labor-intensive and often require the use of various cutting tools that may not ensure clean and efficient results. Carpet cutting can be imprecise, leading to uneven edges and fraying, while carpet removal can be a time-consuming process that risks damage to the underlying floor.
Existing carpet cutting and removal tools often lack the sophistication needed to address these challenges. Commonly used tools include utility knives, carpet shears, and pry bars, which can lead to imprecise cuts, require significant physical effort, and pose potential safety hazards to users.
The installation of carpeting on the floors of homes, office or commercial buildings such as airport, theatres and the like usually requires bonding to the floor. However, it is a difficult task to remove the carpet from the floor when it becomes necessary either due to wear and tear, or to replace the carpet with another one. Further, in commercial spaces large size carpet are installed and due to various pillars or other obstructions, removing the big size carpet become difficult task. Hence there is a need of carpet cutting apparatus which can be employed easily for motorized removal of the carpets. There is an urgent need to provide a carpet cutting apparatus which can help to maintain optimal cutting angle during carpet cutting.
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/234,219, filed on Apr. 19, 2021 titled “A Carpet Cutting Apparatus and A Method and System for Removing Carpet Bonded To A Floor” provides a carpet cutting apparatus which may be employed easily for motorized removal of the carpets. However, the carpet cutting apparatus may be more efficiently utilized if the carpet cutting apparatus comprises wheels and a carpet strand guard. Therefore, the carpet cutting apparatus need to be modified for more efficient utilization of the apparatus during carpet removal.
The following is a summary description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. It is provided as a preface to assist those skilled in the art to more rapidly assimilate the detailed design discussion which ensues and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims which are appended hereto in order to particularly point out the invention.
The invention addresses improvements in the field of tools and techniques used for carpet cutting and the removal of carpet from floors, providing enhanced control, safety, and ease of use in these operations.
The objective of the invention is to provide a carpet cutting apparatus with wheels and a carpet strand guard, along with associated methods and systems, designed to enhance the precision, efficiency, and safety of carpet cutting and removal processes.
In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a carpet cutting apparatus is disclosed herein. The carpet cutting apparatus comprises a main body having a flat portion positioned between an anterior raised portion and a posterior raised portion. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises a pair of wheels attached to an axle or shaft at a posterior bottom end of the main body, enabling the rotation of the wheels and supporting the weight of the carpet cutting apparatus. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises the axle carries the pair of wheels at both ends, aiding in maintaining an optimal cutting angle and adjusting a tip angle. The anterior raised portion having a conical pointed front and means for attaching a carpet cutting blade, the carpet cutting blade is mounted on either a vertical or slanting line. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises carpet strand guard located on the top of the carpet cutting blade to retain carpet strands until cut, the carpet cutting blade is mounted on either a vertical or slanting line. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises an anchor hook is configured on the flat top triangular portion of the anterior raised portion to engage a cable hook for securing the carpet cutting apparatus during use.
In one embodiment, the carpet cutting apparatus further comprises grooves along the vertical plane or slanting line for the engagement of the carpet cutting blade within a blade holder by using a plurality of screws.
In one embodiment, the engagement of the carpet cutting blade within a blade holder is accomplished without the use of screws, utilizing a push and fit mechanism.
In one embodiment, the posterior raised portion includes a screw on the top for releasing an engagement means.
In one embodiment, the wheels are removable, facilitating easy replacement or maintenance.
In one embodiment, the main body having a flat portion includes a handle mounting panel for attaching a removable handle using screws.
In one embodiment, the handle is configured to be elongated to variant lengths, allowing for customization to a user's preference.
In one embodiment, the handle is removable and engaged with a handle receiver that features a male-female type fitting arrangement.
In one embodiment, the anterior raised portion of the main body includes a front cutting blade and a front attachment means with a pointed and slanted tip for puncturing the carpet during cutting.
In one embodiment, further comprising a winch connected to a first end of a cable, and a diverter configured to receive the cable at a location between the first end and a second end of the cable and divert the direction of extension of the cable.
In one embodiment, the second end of the cable is connected to the anchor hook of the carpet cutting apparatus, enabling efficient carpet removal.
In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for carpet cutting and pulling is disclosed herein. The method comprises attaching a cable to a winch at a first end of the cable. The method further comprises utilizing a carpet cutting apparatus. The method further comprises diverting the cable's direction of extension using a diverter, positioned between the first end and a second end of the cable. The method further comprises connecting the second end of the cable to the anchor hook of the carpet cutting apparatus. The method further comprises operating the winch to facilitate carpet cutting and pulling.
In one embodiment, the winch is operated to apply tension on the cable, enabling efficient and controlled carpet cutting and removal.
In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a system for carpet removal is disclosed herein. The system comprises a carpet cutting apparatus. The carpet cutting apparatus comprises a main body having a flat portion between an anterior raised portion and a posterior raised portion. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises an anterior raised portion with a conical pointed front providing means to attach a carpet cutting blade. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises a carpet strand guard positioned on top of the carpet cutting blade, the carpet strand guard designed to retain carpet strands on the blade until cut. The carpet cutting apparatus further comprises a pair of wheels attached to an axle or shaft at the posterior bottom end of the main body, enabling the rotation of the wheels and supporting the weight of the carpet cutting apparatus. The system further comprises a handle for guiding the cutting during carpet removal, the handle attached to a handle mounting panel on a flat portion of the main body.
In one embodiment, the wheels are removable, facilitating easy replacement or maintenance.
In one embodiment, the carpet strand guard is detachable for maintenance or replacement purposes.
In one embodiment, further comprising a winch connected to a first end of a cable, and a diverter configured to receive the cable at a location between the first end and a second end of the cable and divert the direction of extension of the cable.
In one embodiment, the second end of the cable is connected to the anchor hook of the carpet cutting apparatus, enabling efficient carpet removal.
In one embodiment, further comprising grooves along the vertical plane or slanting line for the engagement of the carpet cutting blade within a blade holder by using a plurality of screws.
In one embodiment, the engagement of the carpet cutting blade within a blade holder is accomplished without the use of screws, utilizing a push and fit mechanism.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the present objective of the invention is to provide a carpet cutting apparatus/carpet cutter having wheels and carpet strand guard. The carpet cutting apparatus comprises a main body having a flat portion between an anterior raised portion and a posterior raised portion. The anterior raised portion has conical pointed front and provides means to attach a carpet cutting blade. In an embodiment, the anterior raised portion has been modified to a carpet strand guard on the top of the carpet cutting blade. In the embodiment, the carpet strand guard keep the carpet strands on the blade until they are cut. In an embodiment the carpet cutting blade is mounted either on vertical or slating line. In the embodiment, the carpet cutting blade engages within a blade holder having grooves along the vertical plane or slating line by means of plurality of screws. In another embodiment, the engagement may be without any screws. In the embodiment, an anchor hook is configured on the flat top triangular portion of the anterior raised portion which may engage to a cable hook that is connected to a winch either directly or through a diverter.
In the embodiment the posterior raised portion has a screw on the top to release an engagement means. In another embodiment, the posterior raised portion on its bottom has means to engage an axle or shaft that rotates a pair of wheels and supports the weight of the carpet cutting apparatus. In an embodiment, the axle carries two wheels at it's both the ends. In an embodiment, the anterior portion of the main body has a front attachment means which is pointed and having slanted tip that punctures the carpet during carpet cutting. In the embodiment the wheel or axle may be independently removable.
In an embodiment, the main body comprises a handle mounting section where a handle may be engaged by means of screws. In another embodiment, the handle may be removable and can be engaged with handle receiver which is hollow and larger diameter than the handle such as male-female type fitting arrangement.
In an embodiment, the front pointed, and slanted tip of the front attachment comprises an elongated member which is conical in shaped. The front attachment may be replaceable.
In an embodiment, a system and method for carpet cutting and pulling is disclosed, the system comprising a winch connected to a first end of a cable, a carpet cutting apparatus, and a diverter, wherein the diverter configured to receive the cable at a location between the first end and a second end of the cable and divert a direction of extension of the cable. In an embodiment, the second end of the cable is connected to the anchor hook of the carpet cutting apparatus.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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The main body is a central component of the carpet cutting apparatus 100. It has the flat portion 106 with a robust, durable structure designed to withstand the demands of carpet cutting and removal. The main body serves as the foundation for the other components and ensures stability during operation.
The anterior raised portion 102 is located at the front end of the main body. It features a conical pointed front that serves two key functions. First, it provides a secure attachment point for a carpet cutting blade 108, ensuring that the carpet cutting blade 108 remains firmly in place during use. Second, it offers a slanted tip 126 designed to puncture the carpet during cutting, allowing for a precise starting point.
Positioned on top of the carpet cutting blade 108, the carpet strand guard 110 is a critical feature. It is specially designed to retain the carpet strands 110 on the blade until they are cut. This innovation prevents the carpet strands 110 from slipping or fraying prematurely, resulting in cleaner and more precise cuts.
The carpet cutting blade 108 may be a sharp, durable cutting tool. The carpet cutting blade 108 attaches securely to the anterior raised portion 102 and is responsible for making clean and precise cuts through the carpet. The carpet cutting blade 108 may be mounted on either a vertical or slanting line, offering flexibility in cutting angles.
Further, a pair of wheels 116 attached to an axle or shaft at a posterior bottom end of the main body, enabling the rotation of the wheels 116 and supporting the weight of the carpet cutting apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the wheels 116 are removable, facilitating easy replacement or maintenance.
The wheels 116 plays a pivotal role in the apparatus's 100 maneuverability. The wheels 116 rotate to facilitate smooth movement across the carpeted surface, ensuring that the cutting process is precise and efficient. The design of the wheels 116 also helps maintain an optimal cutting angle and allows for tip angle adjustments
The main body having a flat portion 106 includes a handle mounting panel for attaching a removable handle using screws.
The axle 114 carries the pair of wheels 116 at both ends, aiding in maintaining an optimal cutting angle and adjusting a tip angle. The anterior raised portion 102 having a conical pointed front and means for attaching a carpet cutting blade 108, the carpet cutting blade 108 is mounted on either a vertical or slanting line.
The anterior raised portion 102 has conical pointed front and provides means to attach a carpet cutting blade 108. In an embodiment, the anterior raised portion 102 has been modified to a carpet strand guard 110 on the top of the carpet cutting blade. In the embodiment, the carpet strand guard 110 keep the carpet strands on the blade until they are cut. The carpet strand guard 110 may help to keep the carpet strand with the carpet blade until they are cut. In an embodiment the carpet cutting blade is mounted either on vertical or slating line. In the embodiment, the carpet cutting blade 108 engages within a blade holder having grooves along the vertical plane or slating line by means of plurality of screws 124. In another embodiment, the engagement may be without any screws in push and fit mechanism type. In the embodiment, an anchor hook 122 is configured on the flat top triangular portion of the anterior raised portion 102 which may engage a cable hook.
The carpet cutting apparatus 100 further comprises the grooves along the vertical plane or slanting line for the engagement of the carpet cutting blade 108 within a blade holder by using the plurality of screws 124. The engagement of the carpet cutting blade 108 within a blade holder is accomplished without the use of screws 124, utilizing a push and fit mechanism.
The need for a more effective and user-friendly carpet cutting and removal solution has prompted the development of the present invention. The carpet cutting apparatus 100 described herein incorporates the wheels 116 for easy maneuverability and the carpet strand guard 110 to keep carpet strands 110 on the blade 108 until they are cut, ensuring cleaner and more precise cutting.
Additionally, the incorporation of the handle and cable management features enhances user control and safety during carpet removal. The handle is configured to be elongated to variant lengths, allowing for customization to a user's preference. The handle is removable and engaged with a handle receiver that features a male-female type fitting arrangement.
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The posterior raised portion includes the screw 124 on the top for releasing an engagement means.
The carpet strand guard 110 located on the top of the carpet cutting blade 108 to retain carpet strands until cut. Further, the carpet cutting blade 108 is mounted on either a vertical or slanting line (also referred as the slanting tip 126). The anchor hook 122 is configured on the flat top triangular portion of the anterior raised portion 102 to engage a cable hook for securing the carpet cutting apparatus during use. The anterior raised portion 102 of the main body includes a front cutting blade and a front attachment means with a pointed and slanted tip for puncturing the carpet during cutting.
The carpet strand guard 110 may be detachable for maintenance or replacement purposes.
In the embodiment, the wheels 116 in an embodiment, the axle 124 carries two wheels at it's both the ends. In the embodiment, the wheels that help to maintain optimal cutting angle and adjust the tip angle. The invention also relates to a method and system for removing carpet from a floor using the carpet cutting apparatus with wheels and carpet strand guard.
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In an embodiment, the anterior portion of the main body has a front attachment means 118 which is pointed and having slanted tip 126 that punctures the carpet during carpet cutting. In the embodiment the wheel axle 114 may be removable.
In an embodiment, the main body comprises a handle mounting section where a handle may be engaged by means of screws. In another embodiment, the handle may be removable and can be engaged with handle receiver which is hollow and larger diameter than the handle such as male-female type fitting arrangement.
In an embodiment, a system and method for carpet cutting and pulling is disclosed, the system comprising a winch connected to a first end of a cable, a carpet cutting apparatus, and a diverter, wherein the diverter configured to receive the cable at a location between the first end and a second end of the cable and divert a direction of extension of the cable. In an embodiment, the second end of the cable is connected to the anchor hook of the carpet cutting apparatus.
The handle may be an ergonomic component of the apparatus designed to facilitate user control. It is attached to the handle mounting panel on the flat portion 106 of the main body. The handle provides a comfortable grip and allows the user to guide the cutting during carpet removal. Importantly, the handle is available in varying lengths to accommodate user preferences and ensure improved maneuverability.
The winch is operated to apply tension on the cable, enabling efficient and controlled carpet cutting and removal.
The method for carpet cutting and pulling is disclosed herein. The method comprises attaching a cable to a winch at a first end of the cable. The method further comprises utilizing a carpet cutting apparatus. The method further comprises diverting the cable's direction of extension using a diverter, positioned between the first end and a second end of the cable. The method further comprises connecting the second end of the cable to the anchor hook 122 of the carpet cutting apparatus 100. The method further comprises operating the winch to facilitate carpet cutting and pulling.
These components collectively make up the carpet cutting apparatus, each serving a unique and vital role in enhancing the efficiency, precision, and safety of carpet cutting and removal operations.
In one embodiment, the winch is operated to apply tension on the cable, enabling efficient and controlled carpet cutting and removal. The invention aims to streamline and improve the process of carpet cutting and removal, addressing long-standing challenges in the field by providing a versatile tool that is both easy to use and effective. It offers a novel and innovative approach to carpet cutting, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and safety of this common task in the construction and interior design industries.
The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible.
Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature.
This application nonprovisional patent application claims priority from U.S. provisional application No. 63/379,042 filed on Oct. 11, 2022, titled “A Carpet Cutting Apparatus with Wheels and Carpet Strand Guard” which a continuation-in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/234,219, filed on Apr. 19, 2021, titled “A Carpet Cutting Apparatus and A Method and System for Removing Carpet Bonded to A Floor” is pending now which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/596,539, filed on May 16, 2017, titled “Carpet Pulling Apparatus”” now U.S. Pat. No. 10,132,094 all are incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
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| 63379042 | Oct 2022 | US |
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