Drywall patch kit

Abstract

A kit for repairing holes in drywall having two principal components, a patch itself and a moistening device for attaching the patch to the surface upon which the patch is intended to be placed. The patch containing an inner portion configured for insertion within an opening and an outer portion configured to attach and connect with the wall upon which the patch is placed. The moistening device, preferably a form of spray on texture provides a means for adhering the patch to the surface upon which it is placed and also provides a means for covering the patch so as to blend with the surrounding surfaces.

Description

PRIORITY [0001] This application is a non-provisional application which claims the priority date from the provisional application entitled DRYWALL PATCH KIT filed by Jack R. Shull on Jul. 19, 2004 with application Ser. No. 60 / 589,405, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention generally refers to methods and devices for performing home repairs and more particularly for methods and devices for repairing and patching drywall. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Many modern structures include gypsum panels or drywall as a component for forming walls in which insulation, wiring and other items are stored. An example of such a device is sold by the USG Corporation under the trade name SHEETROCK™. Gypsum panels are smoother, more sound proof and more economically accessible than other types of wall coverings. In addition, this material after placement, can be prepared, textured and pai...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] The present invention is a kit for repairing holes in drywall. The kit is made up of two principal components, however, it is to be distinctly understood that a variety of other accessory components and pieces can also be included within the kit of the present invention and are contemplated within the scope of the invention. The principal pieces of the kit of the present invention are the patch itself and the spray on texturing material which is sold with the patches. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the device is utilized together with a spray on texturing product which allows the patch to obtain the same texture as the wall in which the patch is placed.

[0011] The patch portion of the present invention is made up of a patch that contains an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is comprised of a thin piece of material such as the backing portion of the material which is attached to the gypsum drywall. The inner portion contains a portion of drywall having a desired thickness. In the preferred embodiment of the invention these patches are held within a frame which protects the patch from damage. This frame can also be utilized to serve as a pattern for cutting the hole in the wall board that is to be replaced so as to further increase the ease of use of the invention.

[0013] The present invention presents a substantial advantage over the prior art in that this invention enables a party to obtain a substantially superior result in patching holes in drywall as compared to the other devices, products and methods which exist in the prior art.

Problems solved by technology

While this material provides various advantages, there are also various disadvantages to this material.

One of these problems arises when a strong force is placed against the wall.

Gypsum panels can be broken easily, and when it is broken, the wall from which the gypsum panel is made can have a large hole.

Another problem that exists is that when gypsum panels get wet the wall can deform and bend.

This method of repair can be time consuming and costly as areas that are significantly larger than the hole that needs to be repaired must be removed so as to accommodate the replacement portion.

The problem that this device creates is that seams or gaps are left at the margins where the patch is fitted into the wall.

This same problem is also associated with a variety of other types of patching methods and systems wherein the patching systems which are utilized produce patches which fit improperly or which require substantial additional measures such as plastering and sanding in order to fill the gaps in which the devices are placed.

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