CA3009036A1 - Protective wall corner cover and method - Google Patents

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CA3009036A1
CA3009036A1 CA3009036A CA3009036A CA3009036A1 CA 3009036 A1 CA3009036 A1 CA 3009036A1 CA 3009036 A CA3009036 A CA 3009036A CA 3009036 A CA3009036 A CA 3009036A CA 3009036 A1 CA3009036 A1 CA 3009036A1
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A patch useful for covering, concealing, and protecting a corner of an interior wall. The patch includes a first-rectangular panel, a second-rectangular panel, and an edge. The first-rectangular panel has an attachment side for attaching to a wall, and a decorative side opposite the attachment side. Likewise, the second-rectangular panel also has an attachment side for attaching to the wall, and a decorative side opposite the attachment side. Both decorative sides function as protective guards for preventing damage to the wall. The edge joins the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the two panels are related by a corner-angle. The corner angle is approximately ninety degrees.

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PROTECTIVE WALL CORNER COVER AND METHOD
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of interior architecture of existing art and more specifically relates to moulding.
RELATED ART
[0003] Interior architecture in modern homes and other buildings utilizes trim components, such as moulding, extensively. These trim components may fulfill multiple purposes, such as improving the transitions between surfaces and closing gaps in 'sloppy' carpentry. In common use, interior trim is used mostly for ornamental purposes. A need can be seen for interior trim components that not only provide decoration, but also provide functional utility in reinforcing or protecting interior features. A suitable solution is desired.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,687,929 to Michael S. DeFranks et al. relates to a box spring corner guard. The described box spring corner guard includes a guard which protects and reinforces the corner of a box spring. The box spring corner guard consists of a curved body having the shape of a 90-degree section of an imaginary cylinder with a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. A locator flange extends from the concave inner surface adjacent the bottom end of the curved body. Strengthening ribs run along the length of the curved body to add rigidity. In one embodiment, the curved body also has a limit flange, similar to the locator flange, extending from the concave inner surface adjacent the top end of the curved body. The curved body is attached to the base of the box spring, but the curved body is not attached to the border wire.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known moulding art, the present disclosure provides a novel protective wall corner cover and method. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide an efficient and effective protective wall corner cover and method.
[0006] A patch is disclosed herein. The patch preferably includes a first-rectangular panel, a second-rectangular panel, and an edge. The first-rectangular panel has an attachment side for attaching to a wall, and a (functionally) decorative side opposite the attachment side. Likewise, the second-rectangular panel also has an attachment side for attaching to the wall, and a (functionally) decorative side opposite the attachment side. Both functionally decorative sides serve as protective guards for preventing damage to the wall. The edge joins the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the two panels are related by a corner angle. The corner angle is approximately ninety degrees in preferred embodiments.
[0007] According to another embodiment, a method of covering and concealing a wall corner is also disclosed herein. The method of covering and concealing a wall corner includes providing the above-described patch, placing the first-rectangular panel against one side of the wall corner, placing the second-rectangular panel against the other side of the wall corner, and affixing the patch to the wall corner.
[0008] For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
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[0009] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a protective wall corner cover and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the patch during an 'in-use' condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the patch of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the patch of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the patch of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for covering and concealing a wall corner, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to moulding and more particularly to a protective wall corner cover and method as used to improve the covering and concealing of a wall corner.
[0017] Generally, the corner cover is a patch having a first panel and a second panel which are joined at approximately ninety degrees of separation, with a corner edge at the intersection of the first and second panels. Preferably, the patch may be a unitary component. The length and width of the first and second panels may vary and may be embodied in multiple sizes and dimensions able to cover a variety of sizes of wall surfaces. The intended use of the corner patch is to cover and conceal blemishes, tears, and dents in the surface of an edge. In particular, the patch may be useful for patching a wall at the corner of the wall but may be useful for any structural feature having an edge which may need to be protected or reinforced. One particular application of the corner patch is for use with drywall, which is susceptible to damage, but may be applied to wood, plaster, concrete, or other materials as well. When applied to a damaged wall corner, the corner patch may conceal the damages from view, and may provide improved structural integrity to the wall and prevent further damage that may be caused by blunt impacts or other collisions.
Alternatively, the corner patch may be applied to a wall corner preemptively in order to guard against these damages. Accordingly, the utility of the patch is in both prevention and repair. Some embodiments may incorporate ornamental designs in order to improve the appearance and 'personality' of the wall corner, yet remaining functional in use. These designs may be engraved, embossed, printed, laser-etched, molded, or otherwise integrated into the exterior surface of the cover patch. Depending on the embodiment, the exterior surface may be defined as interior or exterior to the angle of the corner edge of the cover patch, reflecting intended use of the patch for either an acute or obtuse wall corner. Alternatively, the cover patch may be a dual-purpose patch for use with either acute or obtuse corners. Ornamental designs may be provided both interior and exterior to the corner edge angle, or not at all. The corner edge of the patch may be rounded or chamfered (or other profile). In addition, the terminal edges of the patch may also be rounded or chamfered. In some embodiments, adhesive is used to affix the patch to the wall. The adhesive may have a peelable cover to protect the adhesive until use. Alternative embodiments may utilize magnets to attach the patch to ferromagnetic surfaces. Other embodiments may employ alternative fastening means. One embodiment may include integral lights. In yet another embodiment, the patch may be flexible, such that prior to use the patch may be rolled up for more compact storage.
During use, the patch may be rolled out before being adhered to a surface.
[0018]
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a patch 100.
[0019] FIG. 1 shows a patch 100 during an 'in-use' condition 50, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the patch 100 may be beneficial for use by a user 40 to cover and conceal a wall corner. As illustrated, the patch 100 may be useful for covering and concealing corner 10 of wall 20. Patch 100 may also provide structural support and additional durability to corner 10 of wall 20. Patch 100 may be constructed of a paper product, rubber, metal, wood, foam, plastic, composite materials, or others. When patch 100 is affixed to corner 10, corner 10 may be concealed from view of user 40.
[0020] Referring now to FIG. 2 showing the patch 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the patch 100 may include first-rectangular panel 110, second-rectangular panel 120, and edge 130. First-rectangular panel 110 may have first-attachment face 112 and first-decorative face 114, such that first-decorative face 114 is opposite first-attachment face 112. First-attachment face 112 may be configured to affix to wall 20, while first-decorative face 114 may be configured to conceal wall 20. Second-rectangular panel 120 may have second-attachment face 122 and second-decorative face 124, such that second-decorative face 124 is opposite second-attachment face 122. Second-attachment face 122 may be configured to affix to wall 20, while second-decorative face 124 may be configured to conceal wall 20. Edge 130 may join first-rectangular panel 110 to second-rectangular panel 120, such that first-rectangular panel 110 and second-rectangular panel 120 are related by panel-angle 132. Panel-angle 132 may be substantially normal. Preferably, edge 130 rigidly joins first-rectangular panel 110 to second-rectangular panel 120, although in some embodiments edge 130 may flexibly join first-rectangular panel 110 to second-rectangular panel 120, in such a way that a variably flexible angle between first-rectangular panel 110 and second-rectangular panel 120 may be diverged from normal by up to forty-five degrees in either direction. Further, as discussed above, it is contemplated that patch 100 may be constructed of plastic. However, other materials are also contemplated such as paper, wood, metal, rubber, foam, composite materials, and the like.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the patch 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, patch 100 may further comprise adhesive 140. Adhesive 140 may be deposited upon or otherwise affixed to first-attachment face 112 and second-attachment face 122. Adhesive 140 may be configured to affix first-attachment face 112 and second-attachment face 122 to wall 20.
[0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the patch 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Patch 100 may further comprise a functional ornamental design 150.
Ornamental design 150 may be disposed upon first-decorative face 114 and second-decorative face 124. Preferably, ornamental design 150 is permanently affixed to or integrated with first-decorative face 114 and second-decorative face 124. In one embodiment, ornamental design 150 may be embossed upon first-decorative face 114 and second-decorative face 124.
Alternatively, ornamental design 150 may be engraved, printed, laser-cut, stamped, or adhered to second-decorative face 124. In one embodiment, first-decorative face 114 and second-decorative face 124 are exterior to panel-angle 132, such that patch 100 is configured for use with an exterior angle wall corner. In another embodiment, first-attachment face 112 and second-attachment face 122 are interior to panel-angle 132, such that panel 100 is configured for use with an interior angle wall corner. In some embodiments, edge 130 may be chamfered.
[0023] Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances, etc., other structural arrangements such as, for example, different edge features, additional attachment features, etc., may be sufficient.
[0024] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for covering and concealing a wall corner 500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method for covering and concealing a wall corner 500 may include one or more components or features of the patch 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for covering and concealing a wall corner 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, providing a patch able to cover and conceal a corner of a wall, the patch comprising a first-rectangular panel having a first-attachment face and a first-decorative face, the first-decorative face being opposite the first-attachment face, the first-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the first-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall, a second-rectangular panel having a second-attachment face and a second-decorative face, the second-decorative face being opposite the second-attachment face, the second-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the second-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall, and an edge joining the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the first-rectangular panel and the second-rectangular panel are related by a panel-angle, the panel-angle being substantially normal; step two 502, placing the first-attachment panel on a first side of the corner; step three 503, subsequently placing the second-attachment panel on a second-side of the corner; and step four 504, affixing the patch to the structural wall.
[0025] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of "step of"
should not be interpreted as "step for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(0.

It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for covering and concealing a wall corner, are taught herein.
[0026] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

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-10-What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
1. A patch able to cover and conceal a corner of a wall, the patch comprising:
a first-rectangular panel having a first-attachment face and a first-decorative face, the first-decorative face being functional and opposite the first-attachment face, the first-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the first-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall;
a second-rectangular panel having a second-attachment face and a second-decorative face, the second-decorative face being functional and opposite the second-attachment face, the second-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the second-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall; and an edge joining the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the first-rectangular panel and the second-rectangular panel are related by a panel-angle, the panel-angle being substantially normal; and wherein said first-decorative face and said second-decorative face each comprise functional decorative faces permitting protection for said wall.
2. The patch of claim 1, wherein the edge rigidly joins the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel.
3. The patch of claim 1, wherein the edge flexibly joins the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that a variably flexible angle between the first-rectangular panel and the second-rectangular panel may be diverged from normal by up to forty-five degrees.
4. The patch of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive deposited upon the first-attachment face and the second-attachment face, the adhesive being configured to affix the first-attachment face and the second-attachment face to the wall.
5. The patch of claim 1, further comprising a functional ornamental design disposed upon the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face.
6. The patch of claim 5, wherein the functional ornamental design is embossed upon the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face.
7. The patch of claim 5, wherein the functional ornamental design in engraved into the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face.
8. The patch of claim 5, wherein the functional ornamental design is printed upon the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face.
9. The patch of claim 1, wherein the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face are exterior to the panel-angle.
10. The patch of claim 1, wherein the first-attachment face and the second-attachment face are interior to the panel-angle.
11. The patch of claim 1, wherein the edge is chamfered.
12. The patch of claim 1, wherein the patch is constructed of a paper product.
13. The patch of claim 1, wherein the patch is constructed of rubber.
14. The patch of claim 1, wherein the patch is constructed of metal.
15. The patch of claim 1, wherein the patch is constructed of wood.
16. The patch of claim 1, wherein the patch is constructed of foam.
17. A wall-corner patch able to cover and conceal a corner of a wall, the wall-corner patch comprising:
a first-rectangular panel having a first-attachment face and a first-decorative face, the first-decorative face being opposite the first-attachment face, the first-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the first-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall;
a second-rectangular panel having a second-attachment face and a second-decorative face, the second-decorative face being opposite the second-attachment face, the second-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the second-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall; and an edge joining the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the first-rectangular panel and the second-rectangular panel are related by a panel-angle, the panel-angle being substantially normal; and wherein said first-decorative face and said second-decorative face each comprise functional decorative faces permitting protection for said wall;
wherein the edge rigidly joins the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel;
further comprising an adhesive deposited upon the first-attachment face and the second-attachment face, the adhesive being configured to affix the first-attachment face and the second-attachment face to the wall;
further comprising a functional ornamental design disposed upon the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face; and wherein the functional ornamental design is printed upon the first-decorative face and the second-decorative face.
18. A
method of covering a corner on a structural wall, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a patch able to cover and conceal a corner of a wall, the patch comprising a first-rectangular panel having a first-attachment face and a first-decorative face, the first-decorative face being opposite the first-attachment face, the first-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the first-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall, a second-rectangular panel having a second-attachment face and a second-decorative face, the second-decorative face being opposite the second-attachment face, the second-attachment face being configured to affix to the wall, and the second-decorative face being configured to conceal the wall, and an edge joining the first-rectangular panel to the second-rectangular panel, such that the first-rectangular panel and the second-rectangular panel are related by a panel-angle, the panel-angle being substantially normal;
placing the first-attachment panel on a first side of the corner;
subsequently placing the second-attachment panel on a second-side of the corner;
and affixing the patch to the structural wall.
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