Patent ID: 7712236
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for releasably securing a fabric to a substantially planar surface between defined edge surfaces to facilitate cleaning of the fabric by means such as vacuuming or brushing comprising: an elongated pressure applying member defining a pressure applying surface, means for tensioning the pressure applying member against the substantially planar surface so as to retain the fabric in fixed position on the substantially planar surface when the fabric is placed between the pressure applying surface of the pressure applying member and the substantially planar surface, and means for releasably connecting the tensioning means to the substantially planar surface substantially at the edges thereof wherein the means for tensioning comprises a pair of eyelets attached respectively to the ends of the elongated pressure applying member and a pair of resilient members each attached at one end respectively to the eyelets, and the means for releasably connecting comprises a pair of hook members attached respectively to the other ends of the resilient members for releasable engagement respectively with the edge surfaces.