US20080107855A1

US20080107855A1 - Easy painting drop board

Info

Publication number: US20080107855A1
Application number: US11/593,208
Authority: US
Inventors: Curtis Everett
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-11-06
Filing date: 2006-11-06
Publication date: 2008-05-08

Abstract

The Easy Painting Drop board is made of white high core plastic with vertical corrugated lines imprinted, also can be made in different colors. The drop board can be used in cold and hot weather condition. This condition doesn't take away from protection of the floor inside or outside. The drop boards have freedom to move during cold and warm conditions, on floors etc. The drop board is versatile it folds for painting doors, handrails, closets, and spraying etc. Leak proof and washable.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The embodiment as illustrated in the figure is an Easy Painting Drop Board referred to by the reference numeral 10. The synthetic protector is a rectangular plastic board 12 molded and hardened with nonmetallic compounds supported by the plastic layers and the plastic members of chambers 16 connected together 12 to form a fluted board construct. The four corners are able to bend without breaking, developing an upper margin plastic layer 18 and lower margin plastic layer 20.
As seen in FIG. 1 Painting Drop Board is designed to protect various surfaces from paint drips 10. This is accomplished by the use of the Painting Drop Board having borders 18 and 20 pushed parallel against the wall. When painting, the synthetic material 12 allows the Drop Board to slide easily on floor or carpet by using your foot as seen in FIG. 1, versatile and adjusted to the modification of the user for rolling, brushing, spraying, and spray paint shield.
As seen in FIG. 2 the Painting Drop Board can be folded 14 and reduced in size for use in compact areas such as closets, doors, doorways, and hand rails. Such variation and angles 14 make it difficult for a drop cloth to protect and prevent paint drippings since the drop cloth can move away from the wall while painting. My invention is molded and semi-stiff 18 and 20 with flexible plastic layers for protection against paint drips on the floor or carpet.
FIG. 3 A view of the Drop Board laying flat on the baseboard 10 protecting both the baseboard and the underlying surface from paint drips and having manufactured fluted layers 18 and 20 allowing the Drop Board to lay parallel on the baseboard. The Painting Drop Board has colored labels to alert the user 22 when painting near the margin of protection. The user also as the option to use either side of the Drop Board when painting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 A perspective view showing Easy Painting Drop Board rectangular and parallel in accordance with the teachings
FIG. 2 A perspective view showing the embodiment in a folded position which changes the modification to paint in compact areas
FIG. 3 A cross-section view showing the preferred application laying on the baseboard for protection against paint drips

Claims

1. The Easy Painting Drop Board, which protects various surfaces from dripping or airborne paint, is designed to fold for special uses, is washable and long-lasting, is comprised of synthetic material of a size and shape for specific applications, is user-friendly, and eliminates the need for alternative forms of protection.

2. The invention of claim 1, wherein protecting various surfaces means protecting floors by covering the floor with the flattened Easy Painting Drop Board and positioning it flush against the wall or other straight-edged vertical structure

3. The invention of claim 1, wherein protecting various surfaces means protecting baseboards by leaning the Easy Painting Drop Board on top of the baseboard and positioning it flush against the wall

4. The invention of claim 1, wherein protecting various surfaces means protecting any horizontal or vertical surface from paint spray when using the Easy Painting Drop Board as a paint shield

5. The invention of claim 1, wherein protecting various surfaces means protecting floors by sliding the Easy Painting Drop Board underneath an open door that is being painted on one or both sides even when it may not be positioned flush against a wall

6. The invention of claim 1, wherein protecting means paint will not soak through or leak through the Easy Painting Drop Board or weaken it such that it might tear, dissolve, or degenerate and allow paint to penetrate to the surface being protected

7. The invention of claim 1, wherein dripping or airborne paint means paint dripping down a wall, door, or other vertical surface, or flowing through the air after applying paint to said surface by means of brushing, rolling, or spraying.

8. The invention of claim 1, wherein designed to fold means the Easy Painting Drop Board is pre-folded along a center flute with a rule crease such that the board can fold from 48″ to 24″ and lie completely flat or fold at various angles and rest upon another object

9. The invention of claim 1, wherein folds for special uses means for storage, within small confines such as closets, or at angles, such as a 90-degree angle when painting the inside of a narrow door frame

10. The invention of claim 1, wherein washable means that the Easy Painting Drop Board is intended to be washed by water and soap for the removal of latex paint and by paint thinner for the removal of oil paint

11. The invention of claim 1, wherein long-lasting means that the Easy Painting Drop Board is intended for numerous repeat uses before requiring replacement and is not intended for one-time, disposable use

12. The invention of claim 11, wherein long-lasting means weatherproof, harmless to leave outdoor, and without the need for special care or maintenance

13. The invention of claim 1, wherein synthetic material means corrugated 4 mm plastic

14. The invention of claim 1, wherein size and shape are 48″×20″ rectangular when flat and 24″×20″ rectangular when folded such that floors will be protected from drips on structures up to 12 feet tall, such that both sides of the Easy Painting Drop Board can be positioned face up without changing the claims made herein, and such that the corrugated flutes measure 20″ in length

15. The invention of claim 1, wherein user-friendly means that the Easy Painting Drop Board has 12 circular labels, 6 on the upside and 6 on the bottom side along the edges, allowing the painter to easily notice when he must slide the board to ensure that the area beneath the surface being painted remains covered and protected

16. The invention of claim 15, wherein 6 labels per side are located 3 to an edge, with 2 in the corners and one in the center

17. The invention of claim 15, wherein sliding the board means moving or advancing the board, as along a wall, either by hand or by foot, without needing to bend over

18. The invention of claim 1, wherein alternative forms of protection means cloth and plastic drop cloth runners, card board, and painter's tape for baseboards