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Apparatus and method for flagging

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-03
PAWLACZYK GEOFFREY D
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This patent describes a way to organize and store flagstones using a pre-formed grid. The grid has shoulder areas that ensure the flagstones are securely placed and stay in place during installation. This saves time and makes the installation process easier.

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However, the time and experience required to install flagstone is a detriment to its use—largely because of the labor and expense.
Moreover, the number and sizes of the various flagstones needs to be determined in advance based upon both the pattern to be employed as well as the area to be covered, often resulting in having too few or too many of certain flagstones.

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[0012]As used herein the term “flagstones” include naturally occurring rock and stone, as well as man-made, synthetic or composite materials such as cement or concrete-based materials, and combinations thereof. Similarly, the term “flagging” is intended to represent the preparation and placement of flagstones and similar materials, as defined above.

[0013]Referring to FIGS. 1-2, for example, depicted therein is an exemplary flagstone placement apparatus or grid 110. As will be appreciated, grid 110 may come in various shapes or forms, for example, a rectangle or the alternative multi-hex shape represented in FIGS. 4-5. Each grid 110 includes an outer border 120, and a plurality of interior shoulders 130. The grid also includes a bottom surface 140 having a plurality of apertures 144 therein. Also referring to FIG. 3, the grid 110 is designed to hold a plurality of flagstones 160 in a regular pattern and reliable manner.

[0014]The outer border 120 and interior shoulders 130, in combina...

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Abstract

A pre-formed grid or similar apparatus is disclosed for the arrangement and / or storage of flagstones, where the grid may also be used to facilitate installation of the flagstones.

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[0001]A pre-formed grid or similar apparatus is used to arrange and / or store flagstones and similar materials, where the grid has shoulders which assure the reliable placement and retention of flagstones so as to facilitate installation.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0002]The use of various forms of flagstones and similar man-made, synthetic or composite materials is known for walkways, patios, driveways and similar applications. However, the time and experience required to install flagstone is a detriment to its use—largely because of the labor and expense. For example, in order to assure consistent and reliable placement of flagging, it is often the case that a skilled stone mason or similar tradesperson is hired for placement of the surface. Moreover, the number and sizes of the various flagstones needs to be determined in advance based upon both the pattern to be employed as well as the area to be covered, often resulting in having too few or too many of certain flagstones. The disclose...

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IPC IPC(8): E01C5/00
CPCE01C5/001
Inventor PAWLACZYK, GEOFFREY D.
Owner PAWLACZYK GEOFFREY D