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Hole repair kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-01
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A repair kit for holes in walls including a thin flexible support plate dimensioned to bridge a hole to be repaired, a cooperating reaction member also arranged to bridge the hole, and means for holding the plate and reaction member against opposed wall surface adjacent the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry F. Hyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G23/00; E04G23/02; E04G23/0203; E04G23/0207; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A repair kit for holes in walls or the like which comprises only a single support plate dimensioned to bridge a hole to be repaired in a wall and having a flexible peripheral portion incuding partial radial slits extending inwardly from its peripheral edge which allows the plate to be pushed through the hole of smaller dimensions and subsequent expansion into hole-bridging relationship, a reaction member of sufficient length to bridge the hole, and means interconnecting said support plate and said reaction member to hold them against opposed surfaces of the wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A repair kit for holes in walls or the like which comprises only a single support plate dimensioned to bridge a hole to be repaired in a wall and having a flexible peripheral portion incuding partial radial slits extending inwardly from its peripheral edge which allows the plate to be pushed through the hole of smaller dimensions and subsequent expansion into hole-bridging relationship, a reaction member of sufficient length to bridge the hole, and means interconnecting said support plate and said reaction member to hold them against opposed surfaces of the wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A repair kit according to claim 1 wherein said support plate is perforated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A repair kit according to claim 1 wherein said plate is composed of slightly resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A repair kit according to claim 1 wherein said support plate and said reaction member have substantially central openings and said interconnecting means includes a bolt passing through said openings and a toggle nut threadedly mounted on said bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A repair kit according to claim 4 wherein said reaction member lies flatly against the wall surface and is free to rotate on said bolt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A repair kit according to claim 1 wherein said support plate has scallops formed in its peripheral edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |