Patent Application
20250154777
The present invention generally relates to the field of wall protection devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel corner covering device designed to prevent drywall or metal wall corners from getting damaged. The cover conforms to the corner of a wall and accommodates the wall corner via a 90-degree angle structure. The cover device has transversal walls including earth magnets for magnetic attachment to metal drywall corners. The cover device can be installed on drywall without causing damage from tape or glue. 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.
By way of background, wall corners protrude into living spaces, making them natural points of contact for individuals and objects moving through the area. Further, wall corners are often situated in high-traffic areas of homes, offices, and other buildings, where the flow of individuals and the movement of furniture and other objects are concentrated. Accordingly, wall corners are most likely to be bumped or scraped.
During the process of moving in or out, large furniture and appliances often need to be maneuvered through tight spaces, making wall corners especially susceptible to being hit. Moving companies, despite their expertise, may accidentally cause impacts that result in chips, dents, or scratches on the wall corners. Also, unlike flat wall surfaces, corners do not typically have furniture placed directly in front of them to offer some degree of protection, leaving them exposed to direct impacts. To mitigate damage to wall corners, individuals resort to using tapes or other adhesive-based products to shield wall corners. However, tapes and similar adhesives provide only a thin layer of protection that can easily be breached upon impact. Upon removal, these adhesives can leave sticky residues on the wall surfaces or can peel paint from the wall surfaces. This not only detracts from the aesthetic appearance but can also cause further damage when attempting to clean or remove the residue. There is a need for more effective and user-friendly solutions for wall corner protection.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved device that can act as a barrier to cover the corner of a wall to prevent damage. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a device that can conform to wall corners to prevent damage from an impact. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel barrier to protect wall corners that eliminates use of tapes and adhesives to prevent drywall or metal wall corners from damage. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a protective device for wall corners that magnetically attaches to a wall corner. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art of a device that protects wall corners from physical damage, such as dents, scratches, and chips that can occur from furniture bumps, foot traffic, strollers, wheelchairs, or other impacts during moving activities. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that uses magnets that selectively secures to a typical wall corner. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a wall corner protection device that saves considerable time and effort for construction and maintenance workers by eliminating the need to constantly patch and repaint drywall.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a wall corner protection device. The wall corner protection device further comprising a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall are transversally disposed along a common edge and form a 90-degree angle. The inner surface of the first wall has at least one earth magnet disposed therein and the inner surface of the second wall has at least one earth magnet disposed therein. The earth magnets are configured for providing magnetic attachment to the metal corner bead(s) of the wall corners for adhering the drywall corner protection device to the wall corner, wherein the device is configured to protect wall corners from physical damage by preventing direct contact with the wall corner.
In this manner, the wall corner protection device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a wall corner protection magnetic device for attachment to metal components (i.e., drywall corner bead(s)) within drywall corners for protection of wall corners from physical damage, such as dents, scratches, and chips. The device has walls which are transversal to each other forming a 90-degree angle, ensuring a flush and seamless fit against both walls of a standard corner. The magnets eliminate use of adhesive tapes or glues for installation means and provides a tailored fit that covers a significant portion of wall corners from a position proximal to the floor level or baseboard and extending upwards.
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 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 corner protection device. The drywall corner protection device further comprising a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall are transversally disposed to each other forming a 90-degree angle therebetween, wherein the second wall is disposed at a perpendicular angle to a horizontal plane of the first wall. The inner surface of the first wall has at least one earth magnet disposed therein and the inner surface of the second wall has at least one earth magnet disposed therein. The earth magnets are configured for providing magnetic attachment to the metal corner bead(s) of the drywall corners for adhering the drywall corner protection device to the drywall corner, wherein the device is configured to protect wall corners from physical damage by preventing direct contact with the wall corner.
In another aspect, a drywall corner protection device configured to cover a drywall corner is disclosed. The device includes two transversal walls connected along a common edge, the walls are configured to conform to the drywall corner. The device uses magnetic attraction of earth magnets to secure to a wall corner, specifically targeting metal components (i.e., drywall corner bead(s)) within drywall corners for magnetic attachment. The distribution of the earth magnets on the walls helps in the even distribution of magnetic force, selectively securing the device along a wall corner without the need for adhesive tapes or glues.
In another embodiment, a method for installing a wall corner protection device to protect a drywall corner is described. The method comprising the steps of providing the wall corner protection device, the device has two transversal walls with each wall having at least one earth magnet, positioning the inner surface of a first wall of the device against a first drywall and the inner surface of a second wall against a second drywall, the first drywall and the second drywall form the drywall corner. Magnetically attaching the device to the drywalls by engaging earth magnets with metal corner bead(s) of the drywalls, wherein the device is easily repositionable or removable for cleaning, painting, or per preference and is suitable for use in both residential and commercial settings.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the walls of the device are manufactured from a material selected from the group consisting of a cardboard, a plastic, and a metal.
In yet another embodiment, the walls have widths in the range from about 1 inch to about 6 inches and thicknesses in the range from about 0.25 inches to about 1.50 inches.
In a further embodiment, a first earth magnet is disposed near the first end of the first wall and a second earth magnet is disposed near the opposite second end of the first wall, a first earth magnet is disposed near the first end of the second wall and a second earth magnet is disposed near the opposite end of the second wall, for a uniform distribution of magnetic force.
The drywall corner protection device protects wall corners from physical damage, such as dents, scratches, and chips that can occur from furniture bumps, foot traffic, strollers, wheelchairs, or other impacts during moving activities. The use of earth magnets for attachment to metal components (i.e., drywall corner bead(s)) within drywall corners provides a strong, secure fit without the need for adhesive tapes or glues, which can leave residues or damage the wall surfaces upon removal. The design of the device, with walls transversal to each other forming a 90-degree angle, ensures a flush and seamless fit against both walls of a standard corner.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.
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:
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 is a long-felt need in the art for an improved device that can act as a barrier to cover the corner of a wall to prevent damage. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a device that can conform to wall corners to prevent damage from an impact. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel barrier to protect wall corners that eliminates use of tapes and adhesives to prevent drywall or metal wall corners from damage. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a protective device for wall corners that magnetically attaches to a wall corner. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art of a device that protects wall corners from physical damage, such as dents, scratches, and chips that can occur from furniture bumps, foot traffic, strollers, wheelchairs, or other impacts during moving activities. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that uses magnets to secure to a typical wall corner. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a wall corner protection device that saves considerable time and effort for construction and maintenance workers by eliminating the need to constantly patch and repaint drywall.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a drywall corner protection device configured to cover a drywall corner. The device includes two transversal walls connected along a common edge, the walls are configured to conform to the drywall corner. The device uses magnetic attraction of earth magnets to secure to a wall corner, specifically targeting metal components (i.e., drywall corner bead(s)) within drywall corners for magnetic attachment. The distribution of the earth magnets on the walls helps in the even distribution of magnetic force, selectively securing the device along a wall corner without the need for adhesive tapes or glues.
Referring initially to the drawings,
In the preferred embodiment, the wall corner protection device 100 includes a first rectangular planar wall 102 and a second rectangular planar wall 104. The walls 102, 104 are transversal to each other to form a 90-degree angle between them. More specifically, the second wall 104 is disposed at an angle that is perpendicular to the horizontal plane 106 of the first wall 102 along the common edge 105. The walls 102, 104 have the same length which can be in the range from about one foot to about six feet. The length of the walls 102, 104 is designed to cover a significant portion of a standard wall corner from a position proximal to the floor level or baseboard. The 90-degree angle matches the corner of a room, ensuring a flush and seamless fit against both walls that form a wall corner.
The first wall 102 and the second wall 104 can be manufactured from a durable, lightweight, and cost-effective material such as cardboard, plastic, and metals. The wall corner protection device 100 uses magnetic attraction using earth magnets to secure to a wall corner and specifically targets the metal components (i.e., drywall corner bead(s)) within drywall corners for magnetic attachment. The inner surface 108 of the first wall 102 includes at least one earth magnet 110, 112 and the inner surface 114 of the second wall 104 also includes at least one earth magnet 116, 118. The earth magnet 110 is preferably positioned near one end 120 of the first wall 102 and the earth magnet 112 is positioned near the opposite second end 122 of the first wall 102. The earth magnet 116 is preferably positioned near the first end 124 of the second wall 104 and the earth magnet 118 is positioned near the second opposite end 126 of the second wall 104.
The earth magnets 110, 112 of the first wall 102 and the corresponding earth magnets 116, 118 of the second wall 104 help in magnetically attaching the first wall 102 and the second wall 104 to the metal corner bead(s) of the drywall and placement of the earth magnets helps in evenly distributing the magnetic force, securing the wall corner protection device 100 along a wall corner.
The walls 102, 104 can have a width in the range from about 1 inch to about 6 inches for adequate protection of a wall corner and can have thickness in the range from about 0.25 inches to about 1.50 inches.
The use of earth magnets facilitates a damage-free attachment of the protection device 100. The wall corner cover device 100 enables for easy repositioning or temporary removal for cleaning or painting and can be used in both residential and commercial settings. The device 100 can be installed during building construction or as an aftermarket product to prevent wall damage and maintain a professional look.
The wall corner protection device 100 does not require adhesive tapes or glues for installation and therefore, does not cause any damage to the wall surface. The earth magnets provide strong magnetic force and prevent any unintentional disengagement of the protection device 100.
In different embodiments of the present invention, the number of earth magnets in each wall of the device 100, 400 can depend on the length of the walls and each magnet provides a strong magnetic attraction with the metal corner bead(s) of the drywall.
In one embodiment, a method for installing a wall corner protection device to protect a drywall corner is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of providing the wall corner protection device, the device has two transversal walls with each wall having at least one earth magnet, positioning the inner surface of a first wall of the device against a first drywall and the inner surface of a second wall against a second drywall, the first drywall and the second drywall form the drywall corner. Magnetically attaching the device to the drywalls by engaging earth magnets with metal corner bead(s) of the drywalls, wherein the device is easily repositionable or removable for cleaning or painting and is suitable for use in both residential and commercial settings.
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 “wall corner protection device”, “wall corner cover device”, “protection device”, “magnetic protection device for drywall corners”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 are important design parameters for user convenience, the drywall corners protection device 100, 400 may be of any size 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.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/599,099, which was filed on Nov. 15, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63599099 | Nov 2023 | US |
