Patent ID: 6212800
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
An apparatus for positionally retaining flexible material, comprising:a) a substantially rectangular footed stand member;b) an elongated cantilever member having one end adjustably disposed along said footed stand member's rectangular portion;c) a clamping mechanism having an outwardly extending swivelably mounted first shaft, said clamping mechanism having disposed therein an adjustable clamping shoe engaging said first shaft's swivel portion;d) said adjustable clamping shoe having a second shaft extending outwardly from said clamping mechanism, said second shaft connectively disposed along said cantilever member;e) a retaining mechanism adjustably disposed to said clamping mechanism's first shaft, said retaining mechanism adjustably securing the flexible material;thereby said retaining mechanism being selectively positionable about said clamping mechanism by adjusting said clamping shoe, said retaining mechanism being vertically selectively positionable by adjusting said cantilever member along said footed stand member's rectangular portion.