80 results about "Drywall" patented technology

An apparatus for use in drywall plastering, and more specifically for applying a pumpable finishing compound to a surface, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a receptacle for storing the pumpable compound, an applicator for applying the compound to a surface or feature to which the compound is to be applied, a pump for pumping the compound from the receptacle to the applicator for application to the surface or feature, an electric motor which drives the pump, a battery that powers the electric motor, and a conduit through which the compound is pumped from the receptacle to the applicator, and the receptacle, pump, motor and battery of the apparatus may be able to be worn by a user, or carried on a part of the user's body, while the apparatus is in use for applying the compound to the surface or feature. The apparatus is self-contained and self-powered, and it can consequently operate in an “untethered” manner in the sense that it does not require any power cables extending from the apparatus to a remote power outlet or generator, and there is no need for any hoses or the like to deliver finishing compound, or compressed air, or anything like that, to the apparatus while it is in use.

System and methods for sealing a joint between drywall and a deck panel. The methods may comprise: coupling a firestopping device to an end of the drywall (the firestopping device comprising a carrier structure having a channel into which at least a portion of the end of the drywall is received during the coupling); placing the drywall adjacent to the deck panel so as to cause a firestopping structure of the firestopping device to be compressed between the carrier structure and the deck panel for sealing the joint; and allowing, by the firestopping device, relative movement of the drywall and deck panel when the drywall is being used to provide a wall configuration.

Fire-resistant partition drywall (10) comprising a sub-structure, panels mounted on the sub-structure and a window (12), the window (12) being received in a housing formed by panels, the sub-structure comprising a window frame covered with panels, so as to obtain a panelled window frame. Method for making the fire-resistant partition drywall.

A sealing device can be used for at least one edge joint, which is formed between a floor, a wall, or a ceiling and an adjacent cladding of drywall having cladding. The sealing device contains a sealing profile with a base body for sealing the at least one edge joint on the cladding. The base body has a sealing web which forms a lateral contact surface for the cladding.

A length adjustable profile apparatus for use in drywall construction, comprising: - a ceiling anchor (101) comprising a ceiling connection plate (101c) for connection to a ceiling, and a side plate (101 d) extending from an end of the ceiling connection plate, the side plate (101 d) comprising at least one elongated hole (101a); - a ceiling anchor connection element (102) comprising a connection plate (102c) with a top edge (102e), side flanges (102d) extending from the connection plate (102c) and a connection point (102a); - a profile (200), comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the side plate (101 d) and the ceiling anchor connection element (102) are suitable for insertion into a first end opening (200a) of the profile (200), - wherein the elongated hole (101a) preferably has a length that is equal to or greater than twice the distance between the connection point (102a) and the top edge (102e) of the ceiling anchor connection element (102), - wherein preferably the upper end of the elongated hole (101a) is positioned in the side plate (101 d) at a distance from the end of the ceiling connection plate (101c) from which the side plate (101 d) extends equal to or less than the distance between the connection point (102a) and the top edge (102e) of the ceiling anchor connection element (102), and an adjustable ceiling connection apparatus as well as an anchor.

The utility model discloses a threaded dry wall nail, which relates to the technical field of dry wall nails, and comprises a head part, the bottom end of the head part is connected with a connecting part, the bottom end of the connecting part is connected with a wall nail body, and the top end of the head part is provided with an opening with a cross-shaped section; a groove is formed in the center of the top end of the head part, and connecting grooves are annularly formed in the inner wall of the groove at equal intervals; and a knob is arranged at the top end of the head part. According to the wall nail, the connecting column and the connecting strip at the bottom end of the rotary knob are in contact with the interiors of the groove and the connecting groove respectively, so that the wall nail body and the like can be driven to rotate through rotation of the rotary knob, the wall nail body can be conveniently rotated into a specified object to be installed, and the situation that the wall nail body is damaged when no installation tool exists is avoided. Meanwhile, the contact area and the friction force between the wall nail body and a wall material can be increased through the expansion strip on the surface of the connecting part, and therefore the connecting stability is improved.

A hand-held tool for supporting a horizontally-oriented panel, e.g. drywall, while installing the panel on a ceiling is provided. The tool has a gripping region, a plurality of spaced-apart elongated panel supports, a plurality of spaced-apart struts connecting the gripping region to the panel supports, and a holder configured to releasably retain fasteners for installing the panel of the ceiling. The tool is portable, easy to manage and quick to use.

A support member for a suspended drywall ceiling grid system includes a central web formed of two layers of sheet metal having first and second ends, a reinforcement bulb extending from an upper portion of the central web between the first and second ends, opposed flanges extending from a lower portion of the central web between the first and second ends, first and second end connectors integral with the central web and extending from the first and second ends of the central web, respectively, past the flanges, each of the opposed flanges having an upper surface and a knurled lower surface between the central web and a rolled edge portion, and each rolled edge portion having an initial region tilted downward and outward and extending into a curved region, wherein the curved region is rolled upward and inward and terminates in an outer edgetoward the initial region.

The invention relates to a positioning device (3) for positioning metal profiles (2) to be attached to a support structure (1) for drywall construction, comprising a base body (4) with an end plate (5) having an end surface (6) designed to establish a magnetic connection to the metal profile (2), wherein a first scale (9, 10, 11 / 11', 12) is arranged on a broad side surface (8) of a broad side plate (7) of the base body (4) arranged perpendicular to the end plate (5). According to the invention, at least one narrow plate (13, 13') is provided, arranged perpendicular to the broad side plate (7) and perpendicular to the end plate (5), each with at least one broad side surface (14) having a second scale (15).

This invention is a drywall lift loader to be attached to or incorporated into a conventional drywall lift. The lift provides the advantage of mechanically lifting a sheet of drywall standing on the fingers of the drywall lift loader, to the awaiting cradle of conventional drywall lift. The invention is comprised of components that collectively resemble a human arm with the shoulder mounted to the stem of a drywall lift, a shoulder hinge, an upper arm, elbow hinge, lower arm. wrist hinge and a fingered hand which, when lifted by means of a winch mounted onto the drywall lift stem above the loader shoulder and connected via winch belt to the loader hand, provides the ability to lift a sheet of standing drywall from the floor to the platform of a conventional drywall lift.

The invention relates to a positioning device (3) for positioning metal profiles (2) to be fastened to a support structure (1) for drywall construction, comprising a main body (4) with an end plate (5), which has an end face (6), which is designed to produce a magnetic connection to the metal profile (2), wherein a first scale (9, 10, 11 / 11', 12) is arranged on a broad-side face (8) of a broad-side plate (7) of the main body (4), which broad-side plate is arranged at a right angle to the end plate (5). According to the invention, at least one narrow plate (13, 13') is provided which is arranged perpendicular to the broad-side plate (7) and perpendicular to the end plate (5) and has a respective at least one broad-side surface (14) having a second scale (15).

A sealing device can be used for a double edge joint which is formed between a floor, a wall, or a ceiling and an adjacent first cladding and a spaced-apart second cladding of drywall having double-layer cladding. The sealing device contains a sealing profile having a holding portion and a first base body for sealing a first edge joint on the first cladding and a second base body for sealing a second edge joint on the second cladding. The first and the second base bodies are connected to one another via the holding portion and, in combination therewith, form a U-shaped receptacle for the holding rail of the drywall. Furthermore, drywall can contain a sealing device of this type.

A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws or nails and one or more substantially vertical fire-resistant panels such as drywall.

Lightweight composite panels, compositions used to make composite panels, and methods for manufacturing composite panels. The composite panels include a lightweight foam core sandwiched between thin protective layers (e.g., fiber reinforced cementitious layer, thermoset polymer layer, e.g., polyurea or polyaspartic, or magnesium oxide). Lightweight composite panels can be used in place of conventional wallboards and panels, including for various uses such as interior drywall, backerboard for tile and other interior finishes, including those exposed to moisture, exterior sheathing, floor underlayment, soffits, roofing decks, shaft liners, and the like. Lightweight composite panels can be cut, drilled, and screwed onto structural elements of buildings, such as wall frames comprising wooden or metal studs, roof frames comprising boards, studs, or trusses, floor joists, concrete floors, foundations, and the like. Exterior sheathing panels can include a drainage layer and / or a factory installed finish. Interior panels that replace gypsum boards can include a plaster layer.

Connecting profile (10, 100, 200) for drywall panels (20, 22, 20a, 22a) with a first and a second profile leg (12, 14, 112, 114) for fastening a drywall panel (20, 22, 20a, 22a), characterized in that a pocket (120, 122) for receiving a drywall panel (20, 22, 20a, 22a) is arranged on at least one profile leg (112, 114) and / or a screw protection zone (16, 18, 116, 118) for covering or receiving a screw tip (28, 30) of a screw (24, 26) for fastening a drywall panel (20, 22, 20a, 22a) is arranged in the area of ​​at least one profile leg (12, 14, 112, 114). 22a) serves, is intended.

A modular vault is comprised of a plurality of side walls. One of the side walls has an access opening for a door (reinforced or vault doors). Each of the plurality of side walls is designed from prefabricated frames of known widths (e.g., 16 inches, 32 inches, 48 inches). Each frame is configured with first narrow openings for receiving vertically oriented studs and with second larger openings for receiving a protective metal plate. Integrated wiring access passages are located within the prefabricated frames. By use of this arrangement, the exterior and interior of the modular vault may include various types of sheeting (e.g., shiplap, drywall, wood paneling, plywood) to provide an aesthetically pleasing look to the modular vault.

The invention provides a tool organizer specifically designed for drywall finishers. It incorporates a rectangular base board with a front surface featuring multiple storage pockets for holding various tools. A water reservoir tube, affixed to the top edge of the base board, enables controlled moistening of a foam or sponge pad located on one side edge. An opposing side edge features a squeegee for pre-cleaning tasks. A foldable element at the bottom edge of the base board acts as a kickstand for supporting the organizer in a slanted position. The invention aims to integrate tool storage and cleaning functionalities for drywall finishing tasks.

The present invention provides micro- to milli-meter sized polymer encapsulated inorganic salt PCM and PCM gel composite spheres for high thermal energy storage, minimal subcooling, high thermal stability, no phase segregation, and high thermal conductivity using double emulsion synthesis techniques. The encapsulated PCM invention addressed the common issues encountered such as subcooling, leakage, instability, and poor thermal energy density. An innovation of the present art is in the constituents which make up the invention being low cost, safe and environmentally friendly. Inclusion of graphene oxide in the encapsulated PCM invention results in enhanced thermal conductivity and up to 33% subcooling reduction. Applications of the invention are in the building envelope, integrating with cooling / heating equipment (HVAC, refrigeration, water cooling) and building materials (insulation, ceiling, roof, flooring, drywall, paint), the aerospace and textile industry, and the transport and storage of biological materials, organs, medicines, chemicals, food and drink, and other temperature-sensitive materials.

The present invention concerns a board (1) configured to form a portion of a continuously smooth permanent drywall. The board comprises a planar portion (1f) parallel to and separated from a rear surface (1r) by a nominal thickness, T ± δ. The board comprises a tapered portion of taper width (Lt), separating the planar portion (1f) from the vertical edges of the board. A groove (1g) extends along the two vertical edges and is separated from the planar portion (1f) by a distance (Tg), controlled within a tolerance, ε < δ. Because ε < δ, the taper width (Lt) can be reduced to not more than 28 mm, yet respecting the conditions to yield a visually smooth surface at the joint portions. A permanent drywall can be built having a visually smooth surface by aligning side-by-side two or more boards, coupled to one another by beams comprising a first flange inserted in the grooves of two adjacent boards.

Profile strip (1) for attaching a light element (2) to at least one drywall panel (3), wherein the profile strip (1) has at least one recess (4) for the light element (2) and a connecting channel (5) for connecting the profile strip (1) to other profile strips, characterized in that the profile strip (1) has at least one receiving area (6) for receiving the drywall panel (3).

A mud-in plate assembly is configured to convert a previously installed recessed lighting fixture having a first trade size into a trimless recessed lighting fixture having a second trade size smaller than the first trade size. The mud-in plate assembly includes a mud-in plate having a flange and a sidewall. The flange is sufficiently large to cover a first opening formed in a ceiling, which corresponds to an opening of a housing in the previously installed recessed lighting fixture. The sidewall defines a second opening smaller than the first opening. The sidewall is configured to support a lighting module designed for the second trade size. The mud-in plate assembly is implemented as part of a retrofit recessed lighting installation that utilizes components from the previously installed recessed lighting fixture, such as a housing, wiring, or a junction box, and does not require removal of drywall.

A sealing device can be used for an edge joint between a cladding part of drywall and an adjacent floor, wall, or ceiling. The sealing device contains a one-piece base body having a carrier portion, a contact portion, and a sealing portion. The carrier portion forms a support for the circumferential side of the cladding part. The contact portion starts from the carrier portion and protrudes in a first direction angled with respect to the carrier portion in order to rest against an edge of an end face of the cladding part. The sealing portion starts from the carrier portion and extends away from the carrier portion. The sealing portion has two spaced apart webs that bridge the edge joint. Furthermore, drywall can have at least one cladding part and a sealing device of this type.

A slurry distributing device including a roller conveyer having a series of roller sections, each section driven by a respective motor and employing a combination of direct drive and belt drive. The slurry distributing device is used for the uniform and low-speed flow distribution of slurries. The invention also relates to a conveyor line for the continuous production of gypsum drywall boards employing the slurry distributing device. The invention also relates to a method for the continuous production of gypsum drywall boards employing the slurry distributing device.

A kit is configured to removably store a storage bin from underneath a ceiling. The kit includes at least two ceiling mounted devices configured for removably storing the storage bin suspended from an underside of the ceiling, at least two fastener marking tools being a flat substrate including at least two through hole or at least two through hole location indicia and a plurality of fasteners. A shipping box is configured to contain everything. Each ceiling mounted device has a bracket and a hook. The bracket attaches to a ceiling drywall and / or a ceiling stud with the use of at least one fastener from the plurality of fasteners. The hook is pivotably attached to the bracket. The hook includes at least one prong extending upwards when the hook is pivotably hanging from the bracket. The prong is configured to removably capture a rim of the storage bin.

Lightweight composite panels, compositions used to make lightweight composite panels, and methods for manufacturing lightweight composite panels. The lightweight composite panels include a lightweight foam core sandwiched between thin protective layers selected from fiber mesh reinforced cementitious layer and thermoset polymer layer, e.g., polyurea or polyaspartic. The lightweight composite panels can be used in place of conventional wallboards and panels, including for various uses such as interior drywall, backer boards for tile and other interior finishes, including those exposed to moisture, exterior sheathing, floor underlayment, soffits, roofing decks, shaft liners, and the like. The lightweight composite panels can be cut, drilled, and screwed onto structural elements of buildings, such as wall frames comprising wooden or metal studs, roof frames comprising boards, studs, or trusses, floor joists, concrete floors, foundations, and the like. Exterior sheathing panels can include a drainage layer and / or a factory installed finish.

A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws and one or more substantially vertical fire-resistant panels such as drywall.

A drywall mud pan that combines the shape retaining and mud dispensing properties of the traditional metal mud pan with the advantage of resilient easy to grip pan. A lightweight rigid support frame has upstanding mud tool engagement band edges. A flexible resilient mud retaining insert is supported within and interlocked by insert flange engagement between support frame spaced alignment end tabs which as assembled allows the user to comfortably grip and hold the pan by its flexible resilient insert while having the advantages of a rigid tool engagement scraping edges as found in traditional mud pans.

A drywall trim for protecting drywall can include a metal body having a seam with a longitudinal axis. The metal body can include wings or planar portions that extend from the seam in transverse directions relative to the longitudinal axis. The planar portions can be formed at an angle relative to each other. At least one of the planar portions can have an outer edge that is not parallel to the seam. Paper can be bonded to the metal body.