# US 9,518,397 B2 · Carpet removal device and method of using the same

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- Number: US 9,518,397 B2
- Document ID: US9518397B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/307,536
- Filed: 2011-11-30
- Published: 2012-09-20
- Granted: 2016-12-13
- Earliest claimed: 2011-11-30
- Assignees: Carpet Concepts LLC
- Applicants: David Allen Vidovic, Jr.
- Inventors: David Allen Vidovic, Jr.
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9518397B2

## CPC

- E04G 23/006: {Arrangements for removing of previously fixed floor coverings}
- B32B 38/10: Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
- B32B 43/006: {Delaminating}
- Y10T 156/1168: Gripping and pulling work apart during delaminating
- Y10T 156/1174: Using roller for delamination [e.g., roller pairs operating at differing speeds or directions, etc.]
- Y10T 156/1179: with poking during delaminating [e.g., jabbing, etc.]
- Y10T 156/1978: Delaminating bending means
- Y10T 156/1983: Poking delaminating means
- E04G: SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

An apparatus for removing carpet including: a base; a hoist engaged with the base; a resilient line with first and second ends, wherein the first end is engaged with the hoist; a carpet gripping means removably engaged with the second end of the resilient line; and at least one friction surface engaged with a bottom of the base for holding the base in position. Further, a method for removing carpet comprising: the apparatus for removing carpet; moving the apparatus into position; engaging carpet to be removed with the carpet gripping means; and utilizing the hoist and resilient line to pull the carpet gripping means in order to remove the carpet.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for removing carpet comprising:
a base;
a hoist engaged with the base;
a resilient line with first and second ends, wherein the first end is removably engaged with the hoist;
a carpet gripping means removably engaged with the second end of the resilient line; and
at least one friction surface engaged with a bottom surface of the base for holding the base in position;
wherein the carpet gripping means comprises a top pull plate, a bottom restrictor plate, at least one tack strip, and at least one nut and bolt assembly;
wherein the top pull plate and bottom restrictor plate are removably engaged with each other via the at least one nut and bolt assembly;
wherein the bolt of the at least one nut and bolt assembly passes through the bottom restrictor plate, the carpet being removed and the top pull plate; and
wherein the nut of the nut and bolt assembly engages with the bolt on the surface of the top pull plate opposite the bottom restrictor plate.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The carpet gripping device of claim 1, wherein the top pull plate and/or the bottom restrictor plate comprise a metal, metal alloy, polymeric, composite, or wood material.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The carpet gripping device of claim 1, wherein the carpet gripping means comprises a space between the top pull plate and the bottom restrictor plate to engage carpet with the at least one tack strip.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The carpet gripping device of claim 1, wherein the top pull plate comprises a tack strip engaged with an interior surface of the top pull plate.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The carpet gripping device of claim 4, wherein the bottom restrictor plate further comprises a cushion mat engaged with the interior surface of the bottom restrictor plate.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a polymeric mat for engaging the apparatus with a hard surface.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base comprises at least one handle portion.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base comprises at least one wheel mount.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base comprises at least one wheel.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a pulling line speed of the hoist is greater than or equal to about 15 feet per minute.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a pulling line speed of the hoist is greater than or equal to about 33 feet per minute.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base comprises a base plate, a handle portion, and a hoist mount.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the hoist mount is oriented substantially perpendicular to the base plate.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base comprises a metal, metal alloy, polymeric, composite, or wood material.