Patent ID: 8607700
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
1. A system for stretching a roller frame including a roller and a mesh panel, the system comprising: a rectangular frame configured to support four corners of the roller frame at four respective corners of the rectangular frame, each side of the rectangular frame including: a frame member configured to support a roller of the roller frame at opposite ends of the roller; a torque tool including a body and a handle, the body positioned to grip the roller at an intermediate position about halfway between opposite ends of the roller for rotating the roller, the body of the torque tool further configured to apply torque to the roller at about the center of the roller upon application of a downward force on the handle to rotate the roller for applying tension to the mesh panel; and a jack attached to the frame member of the rectangular frame at an intermediate position about halfway between two corners of the rectangular frame, a tool bearing surface of the jack configured to be movable in an upward and downward direction and to apply a downward force to the handle of the torque tool to hold the torque tool and roller in position against the tension applied to the mesh panel.