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OT-2026-000003158

Vacuum stretching and gripping tool and method for laying flooring

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Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation › Vacuum Lifting
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US-6039371-A, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 21 March 2000
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A vacuum pump operated suction cup is utilized to form tools to assist the installer in laying flooring. In one embodiment, the suction cup is provided with a bracket which supports the vacuum pump and a handle having a knee pad at the end. In use, the suction cup is vacuum bonded to the flooring and pressed against the floor by hand while the knee pad is kicked with the knee to smooth out any irregularities. In another embodiment the flooring is stretched by pushing the vacuum bonded suction cup with a jack. In another embodiment, a tacking strip is utilized in lieu of adhesive to secure the flooring to a substrate with the assistance of the vacuum pump.

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Abstract

A vacuum pump operated suction cup is utilized to form tools to assist the installer in laying flooring. In one embodiment, the suction cup is provided with a bracket which supports the vacuum pump and a handle having a knee pad at the end. In use, the suction cup is vacuum bonded to the flooring and pressed against the floor by hand while the knee pad is kicked with the knee to smooth out any irregularities. In another embodiment the flooring is stretched by pushing the vacuum bonded suction cup with a jack. In another embodiment, a tacking strip is utilized in lieu of adhesive to secure the flooring to a substrate with the assistance of the vacuum pump.

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OpenTechnical Publication OT-2026-000003158, “Vacuum stretching and gripping tool and method for laying flooring,” published September 15, 2026 at 19:40:57 UTC, https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003158.

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