Patent Application
20070234910
A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of the attendant advantages thereof may be readily obtained by reference to the following detailed description when considered with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
A unique screen painting process and kit for lawn, grassy area, driveway, or other indoor and outdoor surfaces is described. The screen printing kit enables a user to employ the screen printing process to decorate a non traditional surface, where a cumbersome and complicated stencil was used before. The screen printing process is intended to create a more simplistic format for the general consumer in which to apply and remove a single or multi color design or logo to an outdoor or other non traditional surface.
One example kit consists of:
1. Shipping and storage tube, container or carton
2. Single or multiple screens with grommets
3. 4 (four) stakes
4. Single or multiple case of color application
5. Color remover
6. Instructions
The single or multiple screens of the kit are imprinted to facilitate depiction of a particular design or logo and may be embodied in any of a variety of screen formats, such as small-format or large-format. Formats as large or larger than 36 inches by 36 inches may be utilized for certain outdoor applications. In one example embodiment, the screens are manufactured from PVC, and the screens have a mesh count of 14×18 or 16×18 per square inch. The production of each screen may include mounting each screen in a frame and imprinting the screen with the desired design. In one example embodiment, imprinting the screen with the desired design includes cutting an image of the desired design from a sheet of vinyl and applying the cut vinyl sheet to the screen using glue, heat or another known means of adhesion. Once imprinted with the desired design, the screen is removed from its frame, and a grommet may be placed in each corner of the screen or screens.
The screens are then placed in the shipping and storage container such as a tube, along with the specific color application, optional color remover, stakes and instructions. Examples of the color application include but are not limited to removable paint, permanent paint, water sprayable chalk and semi-permanent sprayable chalk. In one example embodiment, the color application may be a paint which may be chemically removed using a corresponding paint remover. In another example embodiment, the color application may be a temporary paint which may be washed away with soap and water or water alone.
Regarding an example application process, the consumer selects the type of surface on which to place the design or logo. Preferably, the surface is clean and free of debris. If the surface is grass, it is preferred that it be cut short. On a hard surface such as a concrete and asphalt may be improved if the area is swept clean.
In an example application process in which paint is used as the color application, each screen is unrolled and laid out on a flat surface. The screens may be numbered to indicate an order of use. It is envisioned that in one embodiment, each screen will correspond to a distinct color. In other embodiments, multiple colors may be applied through a common screen where the design does not require colors to touch or overlap.
The first screen is laid on the area in which the design and logo is to be placed. With the 4 stakes, the screen may be stretched and the stakes placed through the 4 grommet holes and into the groups to hold the screen firmly in place.
A first can of removable paint may be used to apply a first color associated with the current screen and design or logo. The paint is sprayed through the mesh of the first screen, applying coloring evenly until the area is completely covered.
Leaving the stakes in place, the first is removed and replaced with the second screen using the stakes to position the second screen in alignment with the area to display the logo. A user repeats this process until all colors of the design have been painted. Once the final screen is removed, the design or logo is complete.
The design or logo will remain on the surface as long the color application lasts or as long as desired. The logo may be removed with the application of the remover.
The user applies the remover liberally. In embodiments in which the remover is paint remover, the user may agitate with a broom and wash away with water such as from a garden hose. If residue remains the process may be repeated.
Of course, there are various other ways to remove a logo or design. For example, in cases where the logo has been applied to an area of grass, the grass may be allowed to grow out and may be cut with a mover, to remove the design or logo.
From the above description, including the attached drawing figure, those skilled in the art will perceive improvements, changes and modifications in the described methods and systems. Such improvements, changes and modifications within the skill of the art are intended to be covered by the present application.
Accordingly, it is to be understood that the drawings and description in this disclosure and proffered to facilitate comprehension of the methods, systems and apparatus, and should not be construed to limit the scope thereof. It should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations case be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/790,898, filed Apr. 11, 2006 and entitled “SCREEN PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD.” The entirety of the above-referenced application is incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60790898 | Apr 2006 | US |
