Patent ID: 6679462
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: B65B,Y10S

Abstract:
A stiffener apparatus comprising:clamping means having a first and a second stiffener section for securing a flexible sheet material when said flexible sheet material is disposed therebetween, said first stiffener section having latching means, said latching means being removably attachable to said second stiffener section, said latching means further including lever means for engaging and disengaging said latching means; and at least one handle provided on said second stiffener section for manipulating said stiffener apparatus, said at least one handle having at least one notch for hanging said stiffener apparatus, said notch disposed so that said stiffener apparatus hangs essentially level and vertical, said first stiffener section also including a plurality of slots, said slots being located adjacent opposite ends of said lever means to provide flexibility to said latching means for engaging and disengaging said latching means.