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- the present invention relates generally to the field of drywall. More specifically, the present invention relates to a drywall particulate-catching device primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip.
- the device can adhere to a drywall surface below a working area via the adhesive strip such that the pouch of the body catches any dust, particulates, and debris created by the drywall maintenance/repair.
- the flap can then be attached to the body via a second adhesive strip to seal the contents of the pouch. As a result, the device can be safely discarded. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
- drywall in a home or building it is not uncommon for drywall in a home or building to require repairs. This can be due to any number of reasons such as water damage, repairing holes, accessing wiring or plumbing behind the drywall, etc. That being said, the drywall repair process may involve the sanding, drilling, cutting, and sawing of the drywall. As a result, dust, particulates, and debris are produced. This debris often falls onto the floor surface, and may also cover nearby furniture, surfaces, etc. This is undesirable, as said furniture and surfaces must then be cleaned, which is time-consuming. To prevent time-consuming cleaning, some individuals may attempt to move furniture, move or cover other items, cover floor surfaces, with a covering such as plastic film, or drop cloths, the placing of, removing and cleaning of any coverings, all of these tasks being time consuming.
- a covering such as plastic film, or drop cloths
- the subject matter disclosed and claimed herein in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drywall particulate-catching device.
- the device is primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip.
- the device can adhere to a drywall surface below a working area via the built in/attached adhesive strip.
- the pouch of the body catches any dust, particulates, and debris created by the drywall maintenance.
- the flap can then be attached to the body via a second adhesive strip to seal the contents of the pouch, thereby allowing the device to be safely discarded.
- the drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a device that can be used while repairing drywall that eliminates the need to move and/or clean nearby furniture, surfaces, including floor surfaces, after repairing drywall.
- the device also eliminates the need to cover furniture and surfaces before repairing drywall. To do so, the device collects drywall dust, particulates, and debris created while repairing drywall.
- the subject matter disclosed and claimed herein in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drywall particulate-catching device.
- the device is primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip.
- the device may be made from cardboard, cardstock, any paper-based material known in the art, a polyethylene material, or other similar material.
- a differing embodiment of the device may be reusable and may be made from a flexible or rigid rubber or plastic material which utilizes disposable inserts.
- the device is disposable and made from a flexible, paper-based material.
- the flap is comprised of a rear surface having at least one adhesive strip.
- the adhesive strip may be comprised of at least one peelable cover. Before use of the device, the peelable cover can be removed from the adhesive strip, exposing the adhesive which adheres the device to the drywall surface.
- the device is applied to a drywall surface via the built on adhesive strip underneath the working area.
- any particulates, dust, debris, etc. are collected within the pouch.
- the entire device can be removed from the drywall and discarded after the flap is folded downwards such that the strip on the front surface adheres to the pouch and seals the contents of the pouch.
- the device is comprised of at least one disposable liner.
- the liner can be placed into the pouch before use. Then, after all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within the pouch, the liner can be removed from the pouch and discarded.
- the device is comprised of a first method of use relating to a disposable embodiment of the device.
- the flap is unfolded from the body and the peelable cover is removed from the adhesive strip.
- the device is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface.
- the device can be removed from the drywall surface and the cover can be removed from the adhesive strip on the front surface of the flap.
- the flap can be folded downwards towards the pouch such that the adhesive strip of the front surface 140 adheres to the pouch to seal the debris within the pouch. The device can then be discarded.
- the device is also comprised of a second method of use relating to a re-usable embodiment of the device.
- the cover is removed from the adhesive strip and the device is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface.
- a liner can be placed into the pouch.
- the liner can be removed from the pouch and discarded. The device can then be removed from the drywall surface and reused as desired.
- the drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that can be used while repairing drywall that eliminates the need to move or cover nearby furniture, surfaces, including floors before repairing drywall.
- the device eliminates the need to clean up furniture and other surfaces, including floors after repairing drywall.
- the drywall particulate-catching device overcomes the problems that exist when repairing drywall, notably eliminating two (2) time consuming and undesirable steps in the process, the before preparations and the after final clean up while repairing drywall.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a first method of using one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a second method of using one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the present invention in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a drywall particulate-catching device
- FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device 100 including the adhesive strip 160 and the peelable cover 162 which includes the pull tab 164 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the device 100 may be made from cardboard, cardstock, any paper-based material known in the art, a polyethylene material, or other similar material. The material may be flexible or rigid.
- a differing embodiment of the device 100 may be reusable.
- the device 100 may be made from a flexible material.
- Said flexible material may include, but is not limited to, Neoprene, silicone, nitrile, EPDM, Styrene-Butadiene, Butyl, natural, fluorosilicone, natural rubbers, neoprene rubber elastomer, silicone rubber elastomer, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, buna-n rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber elastomers, viton rubber elastomer, diaphragm rubber, thermoplastic rubber, etc.
- the device 100 is comprised of a rigid plastic material such as, but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradable plastic, etc. It should be appreciated that, in any embodiment, the device 100 may be comprised of any combination of the materials listed above.
- the device 100 is disposable and made from a flexible, paper-based material.
- the flap 130 has a front surface 140 and a rear surface 150 .
- the rear surface 150 of the flap 130 is preferably comprised of at least one adhesive strip 160 .
- the adhesive strip 160 may be any adhesive known in the art.
- the adhesive strip 160 has a rubber adhesive.
- the adhesive strip 160 has an acrylic adhesive that is water-based or solvent-based. In this manner, the adhesive of the strip 160 is not likely to damage a drywall surface 10 when the strip 160 is applied to the surface 10 during use.
- the strip 160 may be single-use or may be able to be used multiple times before losing adhesive properties. The multiple use being advantageous in the fact that it can be removed and re-adhered under another repair site (reused) until its adhesive properties can no longer hold the device to the surface (approximately four to five different repair sites).
- the adhesive strip 160 may be comprised of at least one peelable cover 162 .
- the cover 162 is preferably made from a paper or plastic-based material. The cover 162 can be removed from the strip 160 before use of the device 100 .
- the cover 162 is comprised of at least one pull tab 164 that allows the cover 162 to be more easily removed from the strip 160 .
- the front surface 140 of the flap 130 may be comprised of the same strip 160 and/or cover 162 , as seen in FIG. 2 .
- the device 100 is applied to a drywall surface 10 underneath a working area. As a result, any particulates, dust, debris, etc. are collected within the pouch 120 . In one embodiment, after all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within the pouch 120 , the entire device 100 can be removed from the drywall 10 and discarded after the flap 130 is folded downwards such that the adhesive strip 160 on the front surface 140 adheres to the pouch 120 and seals the contents of the pouch 120 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the device 100 is comprised of at least one liner 170 .
- the liner 170 can be placed into the pouch 120 before use.
- the liner 170 may be made from a paper-based material or a plastic, bag-like material. After all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within the pouch 120 , the liner 170 can be removed from the pouch 120 and discarded.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a first method of using 200 one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the device 100 is comprised of a first method of use 200 .
- This method of use 200 relates to a disposable embodiment of the device 100 .
- the flap 130 is unfolded from the body [Step 202 ].
- the cover 162 is removed from the adhesive strip 160 [Step 204 ].
- the device 100 is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface 10 and secured to the surface 10 via the strip 160 [Step 206 ]. After the drywall maintenance has been performed and the drywall dust, particulates, debris, etc.
- the device 100 can be removed from the drywall surface 10 [Step 208 ]. Then, the cover 162 can be removed from the strip 160 on the front surface 140 of the flap 130 [Step 210 ]. Next, the flap 130 can be folded downwards towards the pouch 120 such that the strip 160 of the front surface 140 adheres to the pouch 120 to seal the debris within the pouch 120 [Step 212 ]. The device 100 can then be safely discarded without spilling the contents of the pouch 120 [Step 214 ].
- FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a second method of using 300 one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the device 100 is also comprised of a second method of use 300 .
- This method of use 300 relates to a re-usable embodiment of the device 100 .
- the cover 162 is removed from the adhesive strip 160 and secured to the surface 10 via the strip 160 [Step 302 ].
- the device 100 is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface 10 [Step 304 ].
- a liner 170 can be placed into the pouch 120 [Step 306 ].
- the liner 170 can be removed from the pouch 120 and discarded [Step 308 ].
- the device 100 can then be removed from the drywall surface 10 and reused as desired [Step 310 ].
- the device 100 may be any size and shape necessary to maximize the collection of dust, particulates, and debris while in use.
- the device 100 can be included in and is an additional component to an all-in-one drywall repair kit, which usually includes, a sanding block or sandpaper, a container of hole and imperfections filling compound, application knife/scraper, and a mesh material which holds the compound in place over a hole or other imperfection as it dries.
- the device 100 can be packaged individually (not as a component of an “all-in-one drywall repair kit”).
- drywall particulate-catching device and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the drywall particulate-catching device 100 of the present invention.
- the drywall particulate-catching device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided they accomplish the above-stated objectives.
- One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the drywall particulate-catching device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other details, sizes and shapes of the drywall particulate-catching device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure.
- the drywall particulate-catching device 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user’s needs and/or preferences.
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The present invention relates to a drywall particulate-catching device that catches dust, particulates, and debris while repairing drywall. The device is primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip. During use, the device can be adhered to a drywall surface below a working area via the adhesive strip such that pouch of the body catches any dust, particulates, and debris created by the drywall maintenance. The flap can then be attached to the body via a second adhesive strip to seal the contents of the pouch such that it can be discarded.
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- The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/312,626, which was filed on Feb. 22, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of drywall. More specifically, the present invention relates to a drywall particulate-catching device primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip. The device can adhere to a drywall surface below a working area via the adhesive strip such that the pouch of the body catches any dust, particulates, and debris created by the drywall maintenance/repair. The flap can then be attached to the body via a second adhesive strip to seal the contents of the pouch. As a result, the device can be safely discarded. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
- It is not uncommon for drywall in a home or building to require repairs. This can be due to any number of reasons such as water damage, repairing holes, accessing wiring or plumbing behind the drywall, etc. That being said, the drywall repair process may involve the sanding, drilling, cutting, and sawing of the drywall. As a result, dust, particulates, and debris are produced. This debris often falls onto the floor surface, and may also cover nearby furniture, surfaces, etc. This is undesirable, as said furniture and surfaces must then be cleaned, which is time-consuming. To prevent time-consuming cleaning, some individuals may attempt to move furniture, move or cover other items, cover floor surfaces, with a covering such as plastic film, or drop cloths, the placing of, removing and cleaning of any coverings, all of these tasks being time consuming.
- Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that can be used while repairing drywall. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a drywall particulate-catching device that eliminates the need for detailed preparation before the task and the final clean up (floors, etc.) after completion of repairing drywall. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drywall particulate-catching device that collects drywall dust, particulates, and debris created while repairing drywall.
- The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drywall particulate-catching device. The device is primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip. The device can adhere to a drywall surface below a working area via the built in/attached adhesive strip. The pouch of the body catches any dust, particulates, and debris created by the drywall maintenance. The flap can then be attached to the body via a second adhesive strip to seal the contents of the pouch, thereby allowing the device to be safely discarded.
- In this manner, the drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a device that can be used while repairing drywall that eliminates the need to move and/or clean nearby furniture, surfaces, including floor surfaces, after repairing drywall. The device also eliminates the need to cover furniture and surfaces before repairing drywall. To do so, the device collects drywall dust, particulates, and debris created while repairing drywall.
- The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify all key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
- The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drywall particulate-catching device. The device is primarily comprised of a body having a pouch and a flap with at least one adhesive strip. In one embodiment wherein the device is disposable, the device may be made from cardboard, cardstock, any paper-based material known in the art, a polyethylene material, or other similar material. A differing embodiment of the device may be reusable and may be made from a flexible or rigid rubber or plastic material which utilizes disposable inserts.
- In one embodiment, the device is disposable and made from a flexible, paper-based material. The flap is comprised of a rear surface having at least one adhesive strip. The adhesive strip may be comprised of at least one peelable cover. Before use of the device, the peelable cover can be removed from the adhesive strip, exposing the adhesive which adheres the device to the drywall surface.
- During use, the device is applied to a drywall surface via the built on adhesive strip underneath the working area. As a result, any particulates, dust, debris, etc. are collected within the pouch. Once all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within the pouch the entire device can be removed from the drywall and discarded after the flap is folded downwards such that the strip on the front surface adheres to the pouch and seals the contents of the pouch.
- In an embodiment where the device is reusable, the device is comprised of at least one disposable liner. The liner can be placed into the pouch before use. Then, after all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within the pouch, the liner can be removed from the pouch and discarded.
- The device is comprised of a first method of use relating to a disposable embodiment of the device. In this method of use, the flap is unfolded from the body and the peelable cover is removed from the adhesive strip. Then, the device is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface. After the drywall maintenance has been performed and the drywall dust, particulates, debris, etc. have been collected in the pouch, the device can be removed from the drywall surface and the cover can be removed from the adhesive strip on the front surface of the flap. Then, the flap can be folded downwards towards the pouch such that the adhesive strip of the
front surface 140 adheres to the pouch to seal the debris within the pouch. The device can then be discarded. - Further, the device is also comprised of a second method of use relating to a re-usable embodiment of the device. First, the cover is removed from the adhesive strip and the device is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface. Then, a liner can be placed into the pouch. After the drywall maintenance/repair has been performed and the drywall dust, particulates, debris, etc. have been collected in the pouch within the liner, the liner can be removed from the pouch and discarded. The device can then be removed from the drywall surface and reused as desired.
- Accordingly, the drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that can be used while repairing drywall that eliminates the need to move or cover nearby furniture, surfaces, including floors before repairing drywall. In addition, the device eliminates the need to clean up furniture and other surfaces, including floors after repairing drywall. By collecting drywall dust, particulates, and debris created while repairing drywall, the drywall particulate-catching device overcomes the problems that exist when repairing drywall, notably eliminating two (2) time consuming and undesirable steps in the process, the before preparations and the after final clean up while repairing drywall.
- To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
- The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a first method of using one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and -
FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a second method of using one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catching device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. - The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
- As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that can be used while repairing drywall. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a drywall particulate-catching device that eliminates the need to clean nearby furniture, surfaces, including floors after repairing drywall. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drywall particulate-catching device that collects drywall dust, particulates, and debris created while repairing drywall. The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a drywall particulate-catching device
- Referring initially to the drawings,
FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 including theadhesive strip 160 and thepeelable cover 162 which includes thepull tab 164 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In one embodiment wherein thedevice 100 is disposable, thedevice 100 may be made from cardboard, cardstock, any paper-based material known in the art, a polyethylene material, or other similar material. The material may be flexible or rigid. - A differing embodiment of the
device 100 may be reusable. In this embodiment, thedevice 100 may be made from a flexible material. Said flexible material may include, but is not limited to, Neoprene, silicone, nitrile, EPDM, Styrene-Butadiene, Butyl, natural, fluorosilicone, natural rubbers, neoprene rubber elastomer, silicone rubber elastomer, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, buna-n rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber elastomers, viton rubber elastomer, diaphragm rubber, thermoplastic rubber, etc. - In another reusable embodiment, the
device 100 is comprised of a rigid plastic material such as, but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradable plastic, etc. It should be appreciated that, in any embodiment, thedevice 100 may be comprised of any combination of the materials listed above. - In the preferred embodiment, the
device 100 is disposable and made from a flexible, paper-based material. Theflap 130 has afront surface 140 and arear surface 150. Therear surface 150 of theflap 130 is preferably comprised of at least oneadhesive strip 160. - The
adhesive strip 160 may be any adhesive known in the art. In one embodiment, theadhesive strip 160 has a rubber adhesive. However, in the preferred embodiment theadhesive strip 160 has an acrylic adhesive that is water-based or solvent-based. In this manner, the adhesive of thestrip 160 is not likely to damage adrywall surface 10 when thestrip 160 is applied to thesurface 10 during use. Thestrip 160 may be single-use or may be able to be used multiple times before losing adhesive properties. The multiple use being advantageous in the fact that it can be removed and re-adhered under another repair site (reused) until its adhesive properties can no longer hold the device to the surface (approximately four to five different repair sites). - The
adhesive strip 160 may be comprised of at least onepeelable cover 162. Thecover 162 is preferably made from a paper or plastic-based material. Thecover 162 can be removed from thestrip 160 before use of thedevice 100. In one embodiment, thecover 162 is comprised of at least onepull tab 164 that allows thecover 162 to be more easily removed from thestrip 160. In one embodiment, thefront surface 140 of theflap 130 may be comprised of thesame strip 160 and/or cover 162, as seen inFIG. 2 . - During use, the
device 100 is applied to adrywall surface 10 underneath a working area. As a result, any particulates, dust, debris, etc. are collected within thepouch 120. In one embodiment, after all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within thepouch 120, theentire device 100 can be removed from thedrywall 10 and discarded after theflap 130 is folded downwards such that theadhesive strip 160 on thefront surface 140 adheres to thepouch 120 and seals the contents of thepouch 120. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In an embodiment where thedevice 100 is reusable, thedevice 100 is comprised of at least oneliner 170. Theliner 170 can be placed into thepouch 120 before use. Theliner 170 may be made from a paper-based material or a plastic, bag-like material. After all particulates, dust, debris, etc. have been collected within thepouch 120, theliner 170 can be removed from thepouch 120 and discarded. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a first method of using 200 one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thedevice 100 is comprised of a first method ofuse 200. This method ofuse 200 relates to a disposable embodiment of thedevice 100. First, theflap 130 is unfolded from the body [Step 202]. Then, thecover 162 is removed from the adhesive strip 160 [Step 204]. Then, thedevice 100 is positioned at some distance under a working area on adrywall surface 10 and secured to thesurface 10 via the strip 160 [Step 206]. After the drywall maintenance has been performed and the drywall dust, particulates, debris, etc. have been collected in thepouch 120, thedevice 100 can be removed from the drywall surface 10 [Step 208]. Then, thecover 162 can be removed from thestrip 160 on thefront surface 140 of the flap 130 [Step 210]. Next, theflap 130 can be folded downwards towards thepouch 120 such that thestrip 160 of thefront surface 140 adheres to thepouch 120 to seal the debris within the pouch 120 [Step 212]. Thedevice 100 can then be safely discarded without spilling the contents of the pouch 120 [Step 214]. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a second method of using 300 one potential embodiment of a drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thedevice 100 is also comprised of a second method ofuse 300. This method ofuse 300 relates to a re-usable embodiment of thedevice 100. First, thecover 162 is removed from theadhesive strip 160 and secured to thesurface 10 via the strip 160 [Step 302]. Then, thedevice 100 is positioned at some distance under a working area on a drywall surface 10 [Step 304]. Next, aliner 170 can be placed into the pouch 120 [Step 306]. After the drywall maintenance/repair has been performed and the drywall dust, particulates, debris, etc. have been collected in thepouch 120 within theliner 170, theliner 170 can be removed from thepouch 120 and discarded [Step 308]. Thedevice 100 can then be removed from thedrywall surface 10 and reused as desired [Step 310]. - It should be appreciated that the
device 100 may be any size and shape necessary to maximize the collection of dust, particulates, and debris while in use. In one embodiment, thedevice 100 can be included in and is an additional component to an all-in-one drywall repair kit, which usually includes, a sanding block or sandpaper, a container of hole and imperfections filling compound, application knife/scraper, and a mesh material which holds the compound in place over a hole or other imperfection as it dries. In another embodiment, thedevice 100 can be packaged individually (not as a component of an “all-in-one drywall repair kit”). - Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “drywall particulate-catching device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the drywall particulate-catching
device 100 of the present invention. - Notwithstanding the foregoing, the drywall particulate-catching
device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other details, sizes and shapes of the drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the drywall particulate-catchingdevice 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user’s needs and/or preferences. - Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
- What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
Claims (20)
1. A drywall particulate-catching device comprising:
a body comprised of a pouch and a flap;
an adhesive strip positioned on the flap; and
a peelable cover comprised of a pull tab, the peelable cover positioned on the adhesive strip.
2. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a flexible material.
3. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 2 , wherein the flexible material is comprised of a paper-based material.
4. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 2 , wherein the flexible material is comprised of a rubber-based material.
5. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive strip is comprised of an acrylic-based adhesive.
6. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 5 , wherein the acrylic-based adhesive is further comprised of a water-based adhesive.
7. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 5 , wherein the acrylic-based adhesive is further comprised of a solvent-based adhesive.
8. A drywall particulate-catching device comprising:
a body comprised of a pouch and a flap;
a liner;
a first adhesive strip;
a first peelable cover comprised of a first pull tab;
a second adhesive strip; and
a second peelable cover comprised of a second pull tab.
9. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 8 , wherein the first adhesive strip is positioned on a front surface of the flap.
10. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 8 , wherein the second adhesive strip is positioned on a rear surface of the flap.
11. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 8 , wherein the body is further comprised of a rigid material.
12. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 11 , wherein the rigid material is comprised of a plastic.
13. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 1 , wherein the first peelable adhesive cover is positioned on the first adhesive strip.
14. The drywall particulate-catching device of claim 8 , wherein the liner is comprised of plastic bag material.
15. A method of using a drywall particulate-catching device, the method comprising the steps of:
unfolding a flap of a drywall particulate-catching device from a body of the drywall particulate-catching device;
removing a cover from a first adhesive strip of the drywall particulate-catching device; and
securing the drywall particulate-catching device to a drywall surface using the first adhesive strip.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the drywall particulate-catching device is positioned under an area of the drywall surface that is under repair.
17. The method of claim 15 further comprising a step of removing the drywall particulate-catching device from the drywall surface.
18. The method of claim 15 further comprising a step of placing a liner in a pouch of the drywall particulate-catching device.
19. The method of claim 15 further comprising a step of removing a liner in a pouch of the drywall particulate-catching device.
20. The method of claim 15 further comprising a step of using a second adhesive strip to secure to flap to the body.
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