Patent ID: 6435792
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A47C,F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
In conjunction with a tacking strip having an elongated base portion and tacks extending from said base portion, said base portion having a bottom surface, a top surface, and substantially parallel and straight side edges, and wherein said tacks extend along a central axis of said elongated base portion, a sleeve for insulating said tacking strip, comprising:a. a bottom portion overlapping said tacking strip base portion bottom surface; b. two top portions integral with said bottom portion extending up and around each edge and covering a portion of said tacking strip base top surface; c. said two top portions defining a central corridor there between through which said tacks extend; and d. each said top portion including a flange extending into said corridor for contacting said tacks and preventing lateral motion of said sleeve relative to said tacking strip after installation thereon.