Patent ID: 8028381
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: A47H,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A load bearing textile clamp comprising: a) a locking clamp having a substantially flat cross section comprised of a first flat side with a first curved section and a second flat side with a second curved section, each of said curved sections being joined to each other by a living hinge, where said hinge allows said locking clamp to be closed forming a U-shaped sleeve; b) a rod of variable length; c) said rod being entrapped within a space formed by said curved sections of said locking clamp; d) said curved sections of said locking clamp being shaped complementary to said rod; e) said rod and said locking clamp in conjunction with a textile sheet forming a clamp assembly; g) said first flat side having a first hole with an elongated neck and a lip; f) said second flat side having a second hole complementary to said first flat side hole with a catch; and h) said clamp assembly being secured by a locking mechanism incorporated into said first hole and second hole of said locking clamp.