US20040261344A1 - Contractors protection device and methods of manufacture - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for increased efficiency construction, and more specifically to apparatus and methods that reduce man power and material costs associated with protecting finished work during ongoing construction.
- Construction is a very large, and fast growing market. Total construction has grown from 555 billion dollars in 1995 to over 784 billion dollars in 1999. The 784 billion dollars includes 552 billion dollars in private construction and 172 billion dollars in public construction.
- the private construction includes 348 billion dollars in residential dollars with 204 billion dollars in non-residential, office, hotels, motels, commercial, religious, educational, hospital, institutional, telecommunications, railroads, electric light & power, gas and petroleum pipelines.
- the 172 billion dollars in public construction includes 78 billion dollars in buildings with the remained composed of highways, streets, military facilities, sewer systems, and water supply facilities.
- Prior art attempts to solve this problem are labor intensive, not easily adaptable and do not bend.
- contractors solve this problem by covering all surfaces with paper, taping securely to the furniture, millwork, or finished work and finally taping panels (e.g. masonite) to the paper.
- panels e.g. masonite
- This process is very labor intensive, requiring the contractor to custom cut all paper, tape and paneling. Also, the paneling does not bend or fold to cover corners or intricate works.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,357,187 issued to Haldemann discloses a Door Frame Protector.
- the device include opposing contact edge which extend around the edge of a doorway to contact and grip opposing walls adjacent the doorway. While the '187 patent represents a significant advancement in the art it is too specific and not easily adaptable. For instance, different sizes have to be purchased for different size door frames.
- the present invention provides an easy to use, flexible, yet sturdy, rollable, device for protecting construction and methods of manufacture.
- a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end.
- a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; an adhesive applied to the connecting end; a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end and the second end of the plurality of strips being between one and six inches from the connecting end.
- a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; an adhesive applied to said connecting end; a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end and being securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end and the second end of the plurality of strips being between one and six inches from the connecting end and the width of the paper backing being slightly larger than the length of the strips.
- a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a first connecting end and second connecting end; an adhesive applied to the first connecting end; an adhesive applied to the second connecting end; a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 3 inches wide and between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion and wherein the first end of the plurality of strips is between one and six inches from the first connecting end and the second end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from the second connecting end and the width of the paper backing is larger than the length of the strips.
- a method of manufacturing a device for protecting furniture, millwork, finished work and flooring comprising the steps of: providing a paper backing wherein said paper backing has a front side, back side, connecting end and finishing end; affixing a plurality of strips to said paper backing, said plurality of strips being parallel to each other and perpendicular to said connecting end and said finishing end and at least one inch from said connecting end; and applying an adhesive material to said connecting end of said paper backing.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method of manufacture according to the present invention.
- a flexible, yet sturdy device 10 for protecting items during construction. It should be understood that the device may be used for movers, contractors or anyone who wants to protect items, furniture and the like.
- a paper backing 12 having a front side 14 , back side 16 , a connecting end 18 and a finishing end 20 ; a plurality of strips 22 each having a first end 24 and a second end 26 , wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side 14 in a parallel fashion with the first end 24 abuts the finishing end 20 .
- the adhesive 28 may be any adhesive known within the art including a peel away tape.
- the strips 22 may be between one foot and eight feet long 32 , ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 3 inches wide 34 and between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 1 inch thick 36 . It is preferred that the strips 22 are between one and six inches from the connecting end 18 (the distance depicted by numeral 38 ).
- the paper may be between one foot and eight feet wide 40 and is slightly larger than the length 32 of the strips 22 .
- the strips 22 are preferably made of masonite and may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
- the present invention allows for the paper to be rolled out to protect furniture, stairs, etc. and be easily adapted to any size. Also a number of the devices, or layers, may be combined, as shown in FIG. 2. For example, a layer may be rolled out, the adhesive strip 40 attached to the connecting end 18 removed and another layer rolled out, so that the finishing end 20 of one roll is adhered to the connecting end 18 of another layer to provide protection that is twice as wide.
- the device may be supplied in rolls (as shown) with a portion of the front side 14 , connecting end 18 and finishing end 20 being visible.
- the strips 22 are typically between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ ′′ and 1′′ thick, the strips are evenly spaced at a distance between 1 ⁇ 8 and four inches from another.
- a contractor would cover all surfaces and tape panels over the items. This is extremely time consuming, requiring power tools to cut the panels to fit around furniture, columns, electrical outlets, etc.
- the device as disclosed herein, though, allows for items to be protected by rolling the paper with the strips attached and affixing with easy peel off adhesive. A number of the rolls may be combined due to the finishing end 20 and connecting end 20 .
- FIG. 3 depicts another embodiment that has two connecting ends. This is useful where there may be a number of the rolls connected to one another. For example, large areas that need to be covered may require the device 50 as shown, having a paper backing 52 having a front side 54 , back side, a first connecting end 56 and a second connecting end 58 ; an adhesive 60 applied to the first connecting end 56 ; an adhesive 62 applied to the second connecting end 58 ; a plurality of strips 64 being between one foot and eight feet long (length 66 ), ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 3 inches wide (width 68 ) and between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ inch and 1 inch thick 70 , each having a first end 72 and a second end 74 , wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side 54 in a parallel fashion and wherein the first end 72 of the plurality of strips is between one and six inches 76 from the first connecting end 56 and the second end 74 of the plurality of strips is between one and six inches from
- step 100 providing a paper backing wherein said paper backing has a front side, back side, connecting end and finishing end; step 102 affixing a plurality of strips to said paper backing, said plurality of strips being parallel to each other and perpendicular to said connecting end and said finishing end and at least one inch from said connecting end; step 103 is optional and may be evenly spacing said strips at a distance between one and four inches from another; step 104 applying an adhesive material to said connecting end of said paper backing; step 106 rolling said device so as to provide said plurality of strips upright with front side, said connecting end and said finishing end being visible; step 108 attaching adhesive strips to said back side of said paper backing.
- the device may be manufactured so that the paper has a width between one foot and eight feet.
- the paper may be selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
- the strips are preferably made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board and may be between ⁇ fraction (1/16) ⁇ ′′ and 1′′ thick.
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The present invention provides a device and methods of manufacturing the device that provides efficient, easy to use, flexible, yet sturdy devices and methods of manufacture for the protection of furniture, millwork, finished work, doorways and the like, during construction and moving. According to one embodiment, the device has a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; and a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion with said first end abutting said finishing end. And there may be an adhesive along the connecting end that allows the device to be secured in place and also allows the product to be connected to another row.
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- The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for increased efficiency construction, and more specifically to apparatus and methods that reduce man power and material costs associated with protecting finished work during ongoing construction.
- Construction is a very large, and fast growing market. Total construction has grown from 555 billion dollars in 1995 to over 784 billion dollars in 1999. The 784 billion dollars includes 552 billion dollars in private construction and 172 billion dollars in public construction. The private construction includes 348 billion dollars in residential dollars with 204 billion dollars in non-residential, office, hotels, motels, commercial, religious, educational, hospital, institutional, telecommunications, railroads, electric light & power, gas and petroleum pipelines. The 172 billion dollars in public construction includes 78 billion dollars in buildings with the remained composed of highways, streets, military facilities, sewer systems, and water supply facilities.
- The process of building out an area or constructing a building occurs in many steps. During this process, a number of different types of workers are required and it may be necessary to complete the construction in steps. Another problem is that frequently, contractors damage door frames, stairs, and finished work in the process of completing other tasks and moving in and out heavy equipment.
- Prior art attempts to solve this problem are labor intensive, not easily adaptable and do not bend. Presently, contractors solve this problem by covering all surfaces with paper, taping securely to the furniture, millwork, or finished work and finally taping panels (e.g. masonite) to the paper. This process is very labor intensive, requiring the contractor to custom cut all paper, tape and paneling. Also, the paneling does not bend or fold to cover corners or intricate works.
- There have been attempts to solve the specific problem of covering door frames. By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,357,187 issued to Haldemann discloses a Door Frame Protector. The device include opposing contact edge which extend around the edge of a doorway to contact and grip opposing walls adjacent the doorway. While the '187 patent represents a significant advancement in the art it is too specific and not easily adaptable. For instance, different sizes have to be purchased for different size door frames.
- Accordingly, what is needed is an easily adaptable, flexible, yet sturdy device and methods of manufacturing for protecting furniture, doorways, stairs, painting, walls, carpet or millwork.
- The present invention provides an easy to use, flexible, yet sturdy, rollable, device for protecting construction and methods of manufacture.
- According to one embodiment of the present invention, a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction is disclosed comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end.
- According to another embodiment, a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction is disclosed, the device comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; an adhesive applied to the connecting end; a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end and the second end of the plurality of strips being between one and six inches from the connecting end.
- According to another embodiment, a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction is disclosed, the device comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; an adhesive applied to said connecting end; a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end and being securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion with the first end abutting the finishing end and the second end of the plurality of strips being between one and six inches from the connecting end and the width of the paper backing being slightly larger than the length of the strips.
- According to another embodiment, a flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction is disclosed, the device comprising: a paper backing having a front side, back side, a first connecting end and second connecting end; an adhesive applied to the first connecting end; an adhesive applied to the second connecting end; a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, {fraction (1/16)} inch and 3 inches wide and between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to the front side in a parallel fashion and wherein the first end of the plurality of strips is between one and six inches from the first connecting end and the second end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from the second connecting end and the width of the paper backing is larger than the length of the strips.
- A method of manufacturing a device for protecting furniture, millwork, finished work and flooring, the method comprising the steps of: providing a paper backing wherein said paper backing has a front side, back side, connecting end and finishing end; affixing a plurality of strips to said paper backing, said plurality of strips being parallel to each other and perpendicular to said connecting end and said finishing end and at least one inch from said connecting end; and applying an adhesive material to said connecting end of said paper backing.
- These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view of a device according to the present invention; and
- FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method of manufacture according to the present invention.
- The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
- As shown in FIG. 1, a flexible, yet
sturdy device 10 is disclosed for protecting items during construction. It should be understood that the device may be used for movers, contractors or anyone who wants to protect items, furniture and the like. As shown, there is apaper backing 12 having afront side 14,back side 16, a connectingend 18 and a finishingend 20; a plurality ofstrips 22 each having afirst end 24 and asecond end 26, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to thefront side 14 in a parallel fashion with thefirst end 24 abuts thefinishing end 20. According to a preferred embodiment, there is an adhesive 28 applied to the front side 13 along the connectingend 18. Theadhesive 28 may be any adhesive known within the art including a peel away tape. Thestrips 22 may be between one foot and eight feet long 32, {fraction (1/16)} inch and 3 inches wide 34 and between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick 36. It is preferred that thestrips 22 are between one and six inches from the connecting end 18 (the distance depicted by numeral 38). The paper may be between one foot and eight feet wide 40 and is slightly larger than thelength 32 of thestrips 22. Thestrips 22 are preferably made of masonite and may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board. - The present invention allows for the paper to be rolled out to protect furniture, stairs, etc. and be easily adapted to any size. Also a number of the devices, or layers, may be combined, as shown in FIG. 2. For example, a layer may be rolled out, the
adhesive strip 40 attached to the connectingend 18 removed and another layer rolled out, so that thefinishing end 20 of one roll is adhered to the connectingend 18 of another layer to provide protection that is twice as wide. - There may also be
adhesive strips 30 attached toback side 16 of the paper backing 12. The device may be supplied in rolls (as shown) with a portion of thefront side 14, connectingend 18 and finishingend 20 being visible. Thestrips 22 are typically between {fraction (1/16)}″ and 1″ thick, the strips are evenly spaced at a distance between ⅛ and four inches from another. Previously, a contractor would cover all surfaces and tape panels over the items. This is extremely time consuming, requiring power tools to cut the panels to fit around furniture, columns, electrical outlets, etc. The device as disclosed herein, though, allows for items to be protected by rolling the paper with the strips attached and affixing with easy peel off adhesive. A number of the rolls may be combined due to the finishingend 20 and connectingend 20. - FIG. 3 depicts another embodiment that has two connecting ends. This is useful where there may be a number of the rolls connected to one another. For example, large areas that need to be covered may require the
device 50 as shown, having a paper backing 52 having afront side 54, back side, a first connectingend 56 and a second connectingend 58; an adhesive 60 applied to the first connectingend 56; an adhesive 62 applied to the second connectingend 58; a plurality ofstrips 64 being between one foot and eight feet long (length 66), {fraction (1/16)} inch and 3 inches wide (width 68) and between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick 70, each having afirst end 72 and asecond end 74, wherein the plurality of strips are securely affixed to thefront side 54 in a parallel fashion and wherein thefirst end 72 of the plurality of strips is between one and sixinches 76 from the first connectingend 56 and thesecond end 74 of the plurality of strips is between one and six inches from the second connectingend 58 and the width of the paper backing is larger than the length of the strips. - Also envisioned is a method of manufacturing a device for protecting furniture, millwork, finished work, the method comprising the steps of:
step 100 providing a paper backing wherein said paper backing has a front side, back side, connecting end and finishing end;step 102 affixing a plurality of strips to said paper backing, said plurality of strips being parallel to each other and perpendicular to said connecting end and said finishing end and at least one inch from said connecting end;step 103 is optional and may be evenly spacing said strips at a distance between one and four inches from another;step 104 applying an adhesive material to said connecting end of said paper backing;step 106 rolling said device so as to provide said plurality of strips upright with front side, said connecting end and said finishing end being visible;step 108 attaching adhesive strips to said back side of said paper backing. - The device may be manufactured so that the paper has a width between one foot and eight feet. The paper may be selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper. The strips are preferably made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board and may be between {fraction (1/16)}″ and 1″ thick.
- It should be understood that the foregoing relates to preferred embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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1. A flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction, said device comprising:
a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end;
a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion with said first end abutting said finishing end.
2. A device as in claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive applied to said front side along said connecting end.
3. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said second end of said plurality of strips are between one and six inches from said connecting end.
4. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said paper is between one foot and eight feet wide and slightly larger than the length of said plurality of strips.
5. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said paper is between one foot and eight feet long.
6. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said paper is selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
7. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said strips are made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
8. A device as in claim 1 , further comprising adhesive strips attached to said back side of said paper backing.
9. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said device is supplied in rolls with a portion of said front side, connecting end and finishing end being visible.
10. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said strips are between {fraction (1/16)} and one inch thick.
11. A device as in claim 1 , wherein said strips are evenly spaced at a distance between one and four inches from another.
12. A flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction, said device comprising:
a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end;
an adhesive applied to said connecting end;
a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end,
wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion with said first end abutting said finishing end and said second end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from said connecting end.
13. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said plurality of strips are between one foot and eight feet long.
14. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said paper is between one foot and eight feet wide and slightly larger than the length of said plurality of strips.
15. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said paper is selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
16. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said strips are made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
17. A device as in claim 12 , further comprising adhesive strips attached to said back side of said paper backing.
18. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said device is supplied in rolls with a portion of said front side, connecting end and finishing end being visible.
19. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said strips are evenly spaced at a distance between one and four inches from another.
20. A device as in claim 12 , wherein said strips are between {fraction (1/16)} and 1 inch thick.
21. A flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction, said device comprising:
a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end;
an adhesive applied to said connecting end;
a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, {fraction (1/16)} inch and 3 inches wide and between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion with said first end abutting said finishing end and said second end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from said connecting end and the width of said paper backing is slightly larger than the length of said strips.
22. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said paper has a width between one foot and eight feet.
23. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said paper is selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
24. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said strips are made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
25. A device as in claim 21 , further comprising adhesive strips attached to said back side of said paper backing.
26. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said device is supplied in rolls with a portion of said front side, connecting end and finishing end being visible.
27. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said strips are evenly spaced at a distance between one and four inches from another.
28. A device as in claim 21 , wherein said strips are between {fraction (1/16)} and one inch thick.
29. A flexible, yet sturdy device for protecting construction, said device comprising:
a paper backing having a front side, back side, a first connecting end and second connecting end;
an adhesive applied to said first connecting end;
an adhesive applied to said second connecting end;
a plurality of strips being between one foot and eight feet long, {fraction (1/16)} inch and 3 inches wide and between {fraction (1/16)} inch and 1 inch thick, each having a first end and a second end, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion wherein said first end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from said first connecting end and said second end of said plurality of strips is between one and six inches from said second connecting end and the width of said paper backing is larger than the length of said strips.
30. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said plurality of strips are between one foot and eight feet long.
31. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said paper is between one foot and eight feet wide and slightly larger than the length of said plurality of strips.
32. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said paper is selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
33. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said strips are made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
34. A device as in claim 29 , further comprising adhesive strips attached to said back side of said paper backing.
35. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said device is supplied in rolls with a portion of said front side, connecting end and finishing end being visible.
36. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said strips are evenly spaced at a distance between one and four inches from another.
37. A device as in claim 29 , wherein said strips are between {fraction (1/16)} and 1 inch thick.
38. A method of manufacturing a device for protecting furniture, millwork, finished work, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a paper backing wherein said paper backing has a front side, back side, connecting end and finishing end;
affixing a plurality of strips to said paper backing, said plurality of strips being parallel to each other and perpendicular to said connecting end and said finishing end and at least one inch from said connecting end; and
applying an adhesive material to said connecting end of said paper backing.
39. A method of manufacturing as in claim 38 , further comprising the step of:
rolling said device so as to provide said plurality of strips upright with front side, said connecting end and said finishing end being visible.
40. A method as in claim 38 , wherein said paper has a width between one foot and eight feet.
41. A method as in claim 38 , wherein paper is selected from the group consisting of craft paper, non-reinforced paper, reinforced paper, red rosin paper and reinforced paper.
42. A method as in claim 38 , wherein said strips are made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, masonite, plywood, polymers, corex and sound board.
43. A method as in claim 38 , further comprising the step of:
attaching adhesive strips to said back side of said paper backing.
44. A method as in claim 38 , further comprising the step of:
evenly spacing said strips at a distance between one and four inches from another.
45. A method as in claim 38 , wherein said strips are between {fraction (1/16)} and one inch thick.
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