Systems and methods for patching and repairing wall board

Abstract

A surface repair kit includes an air-permeable breathable membrane coated with a premeasured amount of joint compound in its wet state. The membrane is suspended in a semi-rigid flexible frame and an opposing cover sheet is affixed over the compound around the backside of the frame. This framed composition is encased in an airtight package to prevent the compound from hardening. Included in the packaging may be a wall patch with an adhesive surface that holds a peel-off covering. Sandpaper may also be included in the kits since some repairs may require a final light sanding. The outside of the packaging carries simple printed instructions for the user to carry out the steps of peel, press and roll with accompanying illustrations so that drywall repairs can be carried out even by an unskilled novice.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 926,076, filed Jan. 10, 2014, entitled Systems and Methods for Patching and Repairing Wall Board, and to PCT Application No. PCT / US2014 / 011103, filed Jan. 10, 2014, entitled Systems and Methods for Patching and Repairing Wall Board, both of which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entireties.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to wall and ceiling surface repair and materials. In particular, it relates to a repair patch for plaster or drywall surfaces which includes a patch and settable joint compound.[0004]2. Background of the Invention[0005]There are known various surface wall or ceiling surface repair systems that utilize a patch. These patching systems, however, require the handling of sticky, messy drywall compound and specialized knowledge and tools. Compound is measured, mixed, scooped and t...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a drywall repair kit that provides a no-touch system for applying, spreading and drying a wet, settable compound, such as joint compound. It includes a flexible, breathable membrane sheet that is applied against the compound and pressed against the application surface to create a clean, mess-free surface with contour protection while drying. The membrane is peeled away from the compound once it is dry. The invention is easy to use, requires no special tools or expertise, keeps waste material to a minimum, and is easily disposable. It can be used for small cracks and holes in walls or ceilings or for larger or longer cracks or covering access holes.

Problems solved by technology

These patching systems, however, require the handling of sticky, messy drywall compound and specialized knowledge and tools.

Therefore, this patch does not avoid direct contact with the messy and sticky joint compound and requires special troweling tools.

However, none of these drywall repair systems anticipate or render obvious the Applicant's claimed drywall repair kit which provides a no-touch system of applying joint compound and which does not require expertise or special tools.

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