Patent Application
20250092687
The present invention relates generally to construction techniques, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a system and method for finishing gypsum board subsequent installation thereof wherein the present invention does not employ conventional drywall mud or tape.
Most interior walls of commercial and residential building are constructed with gypsum board, commonly referred to as drywall. Gypsum board has an inherent fire resistance and has been the most common material utilized to construct walls and ceilings within the interior of buildings. Gypsum board is easy to work with and can be cut and secured to the wall supports very easily and quickly.
There is one intrinsic problem with the utilization of gypsum board that exists in the construction industry. Current techniques employ the utilization of drywall mud and tape to finish the gypsum board subsequent to installation to cover the joints and holes. This typically involves several layers of mud and the time and number of employees to finish the gypsum board is extensive. Additionally, after the drywall mud is applied and dried, it must be sanded so as to provide a smooth appearance. The sanding of drywall mud takes a significant amount of time and results in a fine drywall dust being spread all over the interior of the building. The dust must be removed from the surface of the gypsum board prior to any coatings being applied thereto. As construction companies are currently short on laborers, the conventional finishing methodology for gypsum board creates delays in construction and further require higher costs for the construction company.
Accordingly, there is a need for a system and a method of finishing gypsum board that executes the task without the need for conventional drywall mud and tape and wherein present invention can be executed in significantly less time as compared to conventional techniques.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a method for finishing gypsum board ensuing installation so as to provide coverage of joints and holes wherein the present invention includes utilization of gap plugs and or tape or film. The gap plugs may or may not be attached contiguously to the film or tape.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method configured to provide finishing of installed gypsum board so as to be prepared for any desired coating wherein the gap plugs and or tape or film of the present invention are provided in alternate embodiments.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a method for finishing gypsum board ensuing installation so as to provide coverage of joints and holes wherein the present invention further includes a film wherein the film includes an adhesive on one side thereof.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a method configured to provide finishing of installed gypsum board so as to be prepared for any desired coating wherein the present invention further includes a tape having protrusions extending outward from one side thereof.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for finishing gypsum board ensuing installation so as to provide coverage of joints and holes wherein the gap plugs are operable to provide coverage of joints such as but not limited to butt joints and tapered joints.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a method configured to provide finishing of installed gypsum board so as to be prepared for any desired coating wherein the gap plugs may or may not be manufactured from malleable material.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a method for finishing gypsum board ensuing installation so as to provide coverage of joints and holes wherein the film of the present invention can employ the utilization of a pressure sensitive adhesive or heat activated adhesive or other method of adhesion.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a system and method for gypsum board finishing 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the system and method for gypsum board finishing 100 is illustrated therein. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the method illustrated and discussed herein is exemplary and that steps thereof could be executed in alternate orders or be eliminated. The system and method for gypsum board finishing 100 includes the utilization of gap plugs 10. The tape member 30 is configured to be placed over union 8 of two gypsum boards 98,99 when no void 2 is present. Illustrated herein in
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The system and method for gypsum board finishing 100 further includes a tape member 30. The tape member 30 includes a first side 31 and second side 32 and is utilized to cover both gap plugs 10 subsequent installation thereof. The tape member 30 has a thickness capable of being concealed by a coat of paint. This tape may or may not be used to join two pieces of gypsum board where there is no gap present as well as inside or outside corners. The tape member 30 has an adhesive on the second side 32 thereof wherein the adhesive is operable to secure the tape member 30 to the gypsum boards 97,98. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the adhesive on the second side 32 of the tape member 30 could be but is not limited to a pressure sensitive adhesive or a heat activated adhesive. The tape member 30 is thin in form and it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the tape member 30 could be provided in alternate lengths and widths. It is desired within the scope of the present invention that the tape member 30 be capable of being concealed by a coat of paint. The aforementioned thickness is capable of being covered with a coat of paint and no longer be visible underneath the coat of paint applied to the gypsum boards 97,98.
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In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
