Properties of Repair Wrap:
1. Applied directly to the desired area without intervening layers;
2. Can be applied easily, without training;
3. Water resistant and rustproof;
4. Permanently affixed, it is not meant to come off easily;
5. High density to create desired sealing properties and strength of the wrap;
6. Comes in sheets of differing sizes that can be cut with ordinary scissors to desired size; and
7. Strong adhesive bonds firmly in temperatures ranging from −40 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
For example, for high impact repairs you would need to wrap the broken area multiple times to achieve the original strength of the item. Examples of high impact items are things like hammers or other tools that must withstand the load of a striking force associated with repeated impacts and rebound.
For leak sealing repairs a different wrapping method may be desired. For example, the surface area is meant to be covered completely and it is not of a high impact nature. For this, the object being repaired would not require multiple layers of wrap, but instead one thin layer to effectively cover the hole and seal the edges to create a water-tight seal.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
When faced with the task of repairing a broken item, such as the handle of a broom for example, a person generally has the choice of attempting to repair the item, or discarding the item and purchasing a replacement.
As an example, should an individual choose to purchase a new item it may be costly and take an extended time to procure a suitable item. In some instances it may be impossible to find a suitable replacement. In such an instance, the user may have to strike a compromise and attempt to find a substitute that may or may not be fully satisfactory for its intended use.
As an alternative to purchasing a replacement an individual may attempt to repair the item, and thereby avoid the aforementioned difficulties. However, depending upon the item to be repaired and the type of damage, some breaks or other damage may not lend themselves to a wide range of remedies. Thus, an individual may attempt to repair the broken item but find nothing suitable to restore the original strength of the broken item.
Thus, there is a need for a repair material that allows an individual to repair, rather than replace an item. More so, there is a great need for a repair material that can provide and restore a rigid structure to the damaged item. Moreover, there is a desperate need for a repair material that is water-resistant and allows for quick and easy repairs that adhere directly to the object and repairs without drying or curing times.
This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential characteristics of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
One example embodiment includes a repair wrap for repairing or strengthening an inanimate object. The repair wrap includes an annealed aluminum or aluminum sheet, whereon there is an adhesive backer on one side with a paper covering which is removed, and the adhesive side is placed on the inanimate objects and wrapped around the first and second portions of the inanimate object in direct contact with the inanimate object; thereby forming a hardened metal shell around the first and second portions of the inanimate object.
Another example embodiment includes a repair wrap for repairing or strengthening an inanimate object. The repair wrap includes an annealed aluminum or aluminum sheet, whereon there is an adhesive backer on one side with a paper covering which is removed, and the adhesive side is placed on the inanimate object to cover the hole in the inanimate object in direct contact with the inanimate object; thereby forming a water-tight hardened metal shell over the portion of the hole in the inanimate object.
These and other objects and features of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.
To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
Reference will now be made to the figures wherein like structures will be provided with like reference designations. It is understood that the figures are diagrammatic and schematic representations of some embodiments of the invention, and are not limiting of the present invention, nor are they necessarily drawn to scale.
In general; the repair wrap may be employed to affect repairs of broken items that may be rigid, or relatively flexible. As used herein, the term ‘repair’ is intended to be broadly construed and includes, but is not limited to: the joining of two pieces of an item that have partially or completely broken apart from each other and/or the covering of a hole, crack or fracture in an item or restore or straighten a bent or folded item.
General areas of application include industry, aviation, home and garden, sporting goods, recreation, landscaping, automotive, military and agriculture. For example, the repair wrap may be used in connection with a variety of different materials. Such materials include, but are not limited to, wood, metal, glass, plastic, rubber, composites, fiberglass, ceramic, concrete, and combinations of any of the foregoing. E.g., the repair wrap may be used to repair, temporarily or permanently, items such as garden tool handles, ski poles, hiking poles, golf clubs, baseball and softball bats, fishing rods, piping, tubing, sprinkler piping, tent poles, hoses, carbon bike frame tubes, oars, paddles, posts, rails, luggage racks, and furniture. In addition to use in the repair; or joining, of elements of the aforementioned inanimate objects, various specialized applications of the repair wrap are also possible.
Number | Date | Country | |
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62589565 | Nov 2017 | US |