Drywall patch kit

a technology for patching kits and drywall, which is applied in the field of methods and devices for patching drywall, can solve the problems of large holes in the wall from which the gypsum panel is made, easy breakage of gypsum panels, and deformation and bend of walls, and achieve the effect of the same textur

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-19
SHULL JACK R
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[0010] The present invention is a kit for repairing holes in drywall. The kit is made up of two principal components, however, it is to be distinctly understood that a variety of other accessory components and pieces can also be included within the kit of the present invention and are contemplated within the scope of the invention. The ...

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While this material provides various advantages, there are also various disadvantages to this material.
One of these problems arises when a strong force is placed against the wall.
Gypsum panels can be broken easily, and when it is broken, the wall from which the gypsum panel is made can have a large hole.
Another problem that exists is that when gypsum panels get wet the wall can deform and bend.
This method of repair can be time consuming and costly as areas that are significantly larger than the hole that needs...

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[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention generally refers to methods and devices for performing home repairs and more particularly for methods and devices for repairing and patching drywall.

[0004] 2. Background Information

[0005] Many modern structures include gypsum panels or drywall as a component for forming walls in which insulation, wiring and other items are stored. An example of such a device is sold by the USG Corporation under the trade name SHEETROCK™. Gypsum panels are smoother, more sound proof and more economically accessible than other types of wall coverings. In addition, this material after placement, can be prepared, textured and painted so as to provide wall and ceiling surfaces that are aesthetically pleasing. While this material provides various advantages, there are also various disadvantages to this material.

[0006] One of these problems arises when a strong force is placed against the wall. Gypsum panels can be broken easily, and when it ...

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Abstract

A kit for repairing holes in drywall having two principal components, a patch itself and a moistening device for attaching the patch to the surface upon which the patch is intended to be placed. The patch containing an inner portion configured for insertion within an opening and an outer portion configured to attach and connect with the wall upon which the patch is placed. The moistening device, preferably a form of spray on texture provides a means for adhering the patch to the surface upon which it is placed and also provides a means for covering the patch so as to blend with the surrounding surfaces.

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PRIORITY [0001] This application is a non-provisional application which claims the priority date from the provisional application entitled DRYWALL PATCH KIT filed by Jack R. Shull on Jul. 19, 2004 with application Ser. No. 60 / 589,405, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention generally refers to methods and devices for performing home repairs and more particularly for methods and devices for repairing and patching drywall. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Many modern structures include gypsum panels or drywall as a component for forming walls in which insulation, wiring and other items are stored. An example of such a device is sold by the USG Corporation under the trade name SHEETROCK™. Gypsum panels are smoother, more sound proof and more economically accessible than other types of wall coverings. In addition, this material after placement, can be prepared, textured and pai...

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IPC IPC(8): E02D37/00
CPCE04G23/0203E04G23/0207
Inventor SHULL, JACK R.
Owner SHULL JACK R
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