Patent ID: 8146317
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: E01C,E04F

Abstract:
1. A flooring edge attachment member, comprising: a first sleeve segment; a second sleeve segment, wherein the second sleeve segment runs substantially parallel to the first sleeve segment and forms an open area between the first sleeve segment and the second sleeve segment; a connector segment having a first connector segment endpoint and a second connector segment endpoint, wherein the connector segment is integrally formed with and connects the first sleeve segment to the second sleeve segment, and further wherein the connector segment includes a clip support member extending therefrom; and an extension arm extending substantially horizontally from the first sleeve segment at or near the first connector segment endpoint in a direction opposite the direction the clip support member extends, wherein the extension arm comprises a curved edge and a clip pinching element, wherein the clip pinching element includes a mid-portion extending towards the connector segment.