US4770088A
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Moveable spray enclosure
Assignee: SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS Co Inc A Corp OF TEXAS
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Filing: 1987-02-27
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Granted: 1988-09-13
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Expires: 2007-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A moveable enclosure for use in applying a sprayed material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved includes a frame assembly defining a plurality of side walls with roller means for movably supporting the frame. A mesh skirt is supported by the frame adjacent the plurality of side walls and is positioned with its lower edge adjacent the surface. A mesh top canopy is positioned on the top of the frame with its lower edge overlying the upper portion of the skirt to complete the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Kistner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:58
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B16/00; B05B16/80; B05B16/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S118/00; Y10S118/07; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/909; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 49
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A moveable enclosure for use in applying a sprayed material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a frame defining a plurality of side walls, roller means for movably supporting said frame, a mesh skirt supported by said frame, said skirt extending adjacent the plurality of side walls and positioned with its lower edge adjacent the surface, and a mesh top canopy positioned on the top of said frame with its lower edge overlying the upper portion of said skirt to form the enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A moveable enclosure for use in applying a sprayed material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a frame defining a plurality of side walls, roller means for movably supporting said frame, a mesh skirt supported by said frame, said skirt extending adjacent the plurality of side walls and positioned with its lower edge adjacent the surface, and a mesh top canopy positioned on the top of said frame with its lower edge overlying the upper portion of said skirt to form the enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said mesh skirt is positioned within said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 further comprising means for vertically adjusting said skirt relative to the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The enclosure according to claim 3 wherein said means for adjusting said skirt relative to said frame comprises first means for adjusting the upper portion of said skirt relative to said frame and second means for adjusting the lower edge of said skirt relative to said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 further comprising skirt support means positioned within said frame for supporting the upper edge of said mesh skirt interiorly of said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said frame comprises: first and second end beams, side frames slidably engaging the ends of said end beams, said side frames comprising tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with a pair of protrusions on each end thereof, which protrusions are engagable into receiving receptacles in said end beams, a top frame having engagement means for slidably engaging within each of said side frames.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The enclosure according to claim 6 wherein said top frame comprises tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with protrusions extending from said top frame perpendicular to the plane of said frame, said protrusion slidably engaging said end frames.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 6 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of said first end beam, each said steering wheel assembly being pivotable about a vertical axis with lock means for selectively locking said one or both of said steering wheels at a desired angular position, a pair of castor wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of the second end beam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The enclosure according to claim 6 further comprising skirt adjustment means which comprises: selectively moveable support means on said end beams for selective vertical positioning, skirt upper edge retention means for attachment to the upper edge of said skirt, said skirt upper retention means being removably engaged on said support means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
The enclosure according to claim 9 wherein said skirt adjustment means further comprises: extension arms vertically extendable from said side frames, means for selectively positioning said extension arms to a desired vertical position, engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms for engaging and thereby positioning the bottom edge of said skirt relative to said frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
The enclosure according to claim 10 wherein said mesh as a means on the top boundary thereof for receiving a top support removably connected to said frame and a bottom edge having an elastic cord attached there-along for engagement on said engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said skirt comprises mesh material having apertures of 20 to 50 mils to permit ventilation therethrough while preventing the flow of material sprayed inside said enclosure from moving outside thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attachable adjacent the ends of one side of said frame, a castor wheel assembly attached on a steering arm opposite said one side of said frame from said frame, a ballast weight positioned on said steering arm and of sufficient weight such that said frame is supported in a cantilevered position above the surface to be sprayed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The enclosure according to claim 13 further comprising: adjustment means for vertically adjusting said castor wheels relative to said steering arm to adjust said frame relative to the surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
69 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying a building roof surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a tubular upright frame having an open framework structure, said frame being positioned on said roof surface, roller means for movably supporting said frame for movement over the roof surface, a mesh covering supported from the frame to form a mesh enclosure with only the bottom adjacent the surface therebelow opened.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
69 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying a building roof surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a tubular upright frame having an open framework structure, said frame being positioned on said roof surface, roller means for movably supporting said frame for movement over the roof surface, a mesh covering supported from the frame to form a mesh enclosure with only the bottom adjacent the surface therebelow opened.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The enclosure according to claim 15 wherein a skirt portion of said mesh is positioned within said frame.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The enclosure according to claim 16 further comprising means for vertically adjusting said skirt portion relative to the frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
50 words
The enclosure according to claim 17 wherein said means for adjusting said skirt portion relative to said frame comprises first means for adjusting the upper edge of said skirt portion relative to said frame and second means for adjusting the lower edge of said skirt portion relative to said frame.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure according to claim 15 wherein said frame comprises: first and second end beams, side frames slidably engaging the ends of said end beams, said side frames comprising tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with a pair of protrusions on each end thereof, which protrusions are engagable into receiving receptacles in said end beams, a top frame having engagement means for slidably engaging within each of said side frames.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The enclosure according to claim 19 wherein said top frame comprises tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with protrusions extending from said top frame perpendicular to the plane of said frame, said protrusion slidably engaging said end frames.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 19 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of said first end beam, each said steering wheel assembly being pivotable about a vertical axis with lock means for selectively locking said one or both of said steering wheels at a desired angular position, a pair of castor wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of the second end beam.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
52 words
The enclosure according to claim 19 further comprising skirt portion adjustment means which comprises: selectively moveable support means on said end beams for selective vertical positioning, skirt upper edge retention means for attachment to the upper edge of said skirt, said skirt upper retention means being removably engaged on said support means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
58 words
The enclosure according to claim 22 wherein said skirt adjustment means further comprises: extension arms vertically extendable from said side frames, means for selectively positioning said extension arms to a desired vertical position, engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms for engaging and thereby positioning the bottom edge of said skirt relative to said frame.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
51 words
The enclosure according to claim 15 wherein said mesh has a means on the top boundary thereof for receiving a top support removably connected to said frame and a bottom edge having an elastic cord attached there-along for engagement on said engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
38 words
The enclosure according to claim 23 wherein said mesh covering comprises mesh material having apertures of 20 to 50 mils to permit ventilation therethrough while preventing the flow of material sprayed inside said enclosure from moving outside thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 15 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attachable adjacent the ends of one side of said frame, a guide wheel attached on a steering arm opposite said one side of said frame from said frame, a ballast positioned on said steering arm and of sufficient weight such that said frame is supported in a cantilevered position above the surface to be sprayed.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
The enclosure according to claim 26 further comprising: adjustment means for vertically adjusting said guide wheel relative to said steering arm to adjust said frame relative to the surface.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
73 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: an upright frame having an open framework structure, roller means for movably supporting said frame for movement over the surface, a mesh skirt supported from the frame and positioned interiorly thereof along the entire perimeter of the frame to form the enclosure the bottom of said enclosure being open to expose the interior thereof to said surface.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
73 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: an upright frame having an open framework structure, roller means for movably supporting said frame for movement over the surface, a mesh skirt supported from the frame and positioned interiorly thereof along the entire perimeter of the frame to form the enclosure the bottom of said enclosure being open to expose the interior thereof to said surface.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The enclosure according to claim 28 further comprising means for vertically adjusting said skirt relative to the frame.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
47 words
The enclosure according to claim 29 wherein said means for adjusting said skirt relative to said frame comprises first means for adjusting the upper portion of said skirt relative to said frame and second means for adjusting the lower edge of said skirt relative to said frame.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure according to claim 28 wherein said frame comprises: first and second end beams, side frames slidably engaging the ends of said end beams, said side frames comprising tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with a pair of protrusions on each end thereof, which protrusions are engagable into receiving receptacles in said end beams, a top frame having engagement means for slidably engaging within each of said side frames.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 31 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of said first end beam, each said steering wheel assembly being pivotable about a vertical axis with lock means for selectively locking said one or both of said steering wheels at a desired angular position, a pair of castor wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of the second end beam.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
51 words
The enclosure according to claim 31 further comprising skirt adjustment means which comprises: selectively moveable support means on said end beams for selective vertical positioning, skirt upper edge retention means for attachment to the upper edge of said skirt, said skirt upper retention means being removably engaged on said support means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
58 words
The enclosure according to claim 33 wherein said skirt adjustment means further comprises: extension arms vertically extendable from said side frames, means for selectively positioning said extension arms to a desired vertical position, engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms for engaging and thereby positioning the bottom edge of said skirt relative to said frame.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
51 words
The enclosure according to claim 34 wherein said mesh has a means on the top boundary thereof for receiving a top support removably connected to said frame and a bottom edge having an elastic cord attached there-along for engagement on said engagement means on the lower ends of said extension arms.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 28 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attachable adjacent the ends of one side of said frame, a castor wheel assembly attached on a steering arm opposite said one side of said frame from said frame, a ballast positioned on said steering arm and of sufficient weight such that said frame is supported in a cantilevered position above the surface to be
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
87 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying a material on a building roof structure surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising; a frame having an open framework structure, said frame being positioned on said roof surface, roller means for movably supporting said frame, a mesh sidewall covering supported by said frame and adjustable at its bottom edge adjacent the surface to permit positioning of the bottom edge to a position adjacent the surface, a top section positioned on top of said frame to complete the enclosure.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
87 words
A movable enclosure for use in spraying a material on a building roof structure surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising; a frame having an open framework structure, said frame being positioned on said roof surface, roller means for movably supporting said frame, a mesh sidewall covering supported by said frame and adjustable at its bottom edge adjacent the surface to permit positioning of the bottom edge to a position adjacent the surface, a top section positioned on top of said frame to complete the enclosure.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure according to claim 37 wherein said frame comprises: first and second end beams, side frames slidably engaging the ends of said end beams, said side frames comprising tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with a pair of protrusions on each end thereof, which protrusions are engagable into receiving receptacles in said end beams, a top frame having engagement means for slidably engaging within each of said side frames.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
39 words
The enclosure according to claim 38 wherein said top frame comprises tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with protrusions extending from said top frame perpendicular to the plane of said frame, said protrusion slidably engaging said end frames.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
73 words
The enclosure according to claim 38 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of said first end beam, each said steering wheel assembly being pivotable about a vertical axis with lock means for selectively locking said one or both of said steering wheels at a desired angular position, a pair of castor wheel assemblies removably attached adjacent the ends of the second end beam.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
75 words
The enclosure according to claim 37 wherein said roller means comprises: a pair of steering wheel assemblies removably attachable adjacent the ends of one side of said frame, a castor wheel assembly attached on a steering arm opposite said one side of said frame from said frame, a ballast weight positioned on said steering arm and of sufficient weight such that said frame is supported in a cantilevered position above the surface to be sprayed.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
130 words
A moveable enclosure for use in applying a material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a frame defining a plurality of side walls, a mesh covering said frame to form an enclosure with only the bottom adjacent the surface opened, steering wheels attached on one side of said frame, a steering assembly attached to and extending from the side of said frame on which said steering wheels are attached and having a guide wheel attached thereon at a position removed from said one side of said frame, a ballast positioned on said steering assembly such that said frame is cantilevered to the side of said one side of said frame opposite said steering assembly, said weight being sufficient to maintain said frame elevated over the surface.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
130 words
A moveable enclosure for use in applying a material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved comprising: a frame defining a plurality of side walls, a mesh covering said frame to form an enclosure with only the bottom adjacent the surface opened, steering wheels attached on one side of said frame, a steering assembly attached to and extending from the side of said frame on which said steering wheels are attached and having a guide wheel attached thereon at a position removed from said one side of said frame, a ballast positioned on said steering assembly such that said frame is cantilevered to the side of said one side of said frame opposite said steering assembly, said weight being sufficient to maintain said frame elevated over the surface.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure according to claim 42 wherein said frame comprises: first and second end beams, side frames slidably engaging the ends of said end beams, said side frames comprising tubular members forming a rectangular planar frame with a pair of protrusions on each end thereof, which protrusions are engagable into receiving receptacles in said end beams, a top frame having engagement means for slidably engaging within each of said side frames.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
29 words
The enclosure according to claim 42 further comprising: adjustment means for vertically adjusting said guide wheel relative to said steering arm to adjust said frame relative to the surface.
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