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US4834237A
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Wallcovering kit apparatus and method
Assignee: Warner Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1988-08-15
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2008-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A wallcovering tool kit (10 ) and a method for hanging wallcovering are disclosed. The kit (10) includes a tray (11) and a cover (20) which is sized and configured to completely cover the tray (11). The cover (20) includes a plurality of tool storing compartments (21) having divider walls (22) which are sized and configured to hold the tools (42). Holding means within the compartments (21) comprise a plurality of protrusions (34) or guide posts (35) which correspond to the design of the individual tools. The outer perimeters of both the tray (11) and cover (20) are cooperatively attachable in order to hold the tray and cover together.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Henke
- 👤 Douglas B. Malchow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:30
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus holding wallcovering tools, comprising: (a) a tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (b) cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls sized and configured to correspond to and hold said tools.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus holding wallcovering tools, comprising: (a) a tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (b) cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls sized and configured to correspond to and hold said tools.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 1, further comprising holding means for holding said tools within their corresponding tool storing compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 2, wherein said cover means is made of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 3, wherein said holding means comprises a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from said divider walls of said tool storing compartments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 3, wherein said holding means comprises a guide post extending outwardly from said cover means, said guide post cooperating with an aperture in a wallcovering tool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 2, wherein a top end of said side walls includes a border, and the perimeter of said cover means includes a continuous groove which cooperates with said border to hold said tray and cover means together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 3, further comprising hanging means for hanging said kit in a substantially vertical position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 1, wherein said tray includes a sump portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 8, wherein said bottom wall of said tray includes a plurality of ridges.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
76 words
An apparatus holding wallcovering tools, comprising: (a) a tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (b) cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, said cover means being substantially transparent and made of a plastic material, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls which surround the perimeter of each tool.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
76 words
An apparatus holding wallcovering tools, comprising: (a) a tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (b) cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, said cover means being substantially transparent and made of a plastic material, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls which surround the perimeter of each tool.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 10, further comprising holding means for holding said tools within their corresponding tool storing compartments.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 11, wherein said holding means comprises a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from said divider walls of said tool storing compartments.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 11, wherein said holding means comprises a guide post extending outwardly from said cover means, said guide post cooperating with an aperture in a wallcovering tool.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 13, wherein a top end of said side walls includes a border, and the perimeter of said cover means includes a continuous groove which cooperates with said border to hold said tray and cover means together.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 14, further comprising hanging means for hanging said kit in a substantially vertical position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 15, wherein said tray includes a sump portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus holding wallcovering tools according to claim 16, wherein said bottom wall of said tray includes a plurality of ridges.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
85 words
A method for hanging wallcoverings, comprising the steps of: (a) removing a cover of a wallcovering kit, said kit including a bottom tray and a plurality of wallcovering tools therewithin, said tools being positioned within storage compartments in said cover; (b) preparing a wall with said tools; (c) filling said tray with adhesive paste; (d) hanging said wallcoverings with said paste and said tools; (e) cleaning said tray; and (f) positioning said tools within said storage compartment and placing said cover on said wallcovering kit.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
85 words
A method for hanging wallcoverings, comprising the steps of: (a) removing a cover of a wallcovering kit, said kit including a bottom tray and a plurality of wallcovering tools therewithin, said tools being positioned within storage compartments in said cover; (b) preparing a wall with said tools; (c) filling said tray with adhesive paste; (d) hanging said wallcoverings with said paste and said tools; (e) cleaning said tray; and (f) positioning said tools within said storage compartment and placing said cover on said wallcovering kit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method for hanging wallcoverings according to claim 18, further comprising the step of periodically placing said cover on said tray during said hanging step to keep said paste moist.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method for hanging wallcoverings according to claim 18, further comprising the step of storing said tools within said storing compartments of said cover during said hanging step when said tools are not in use.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
104 words
A wallcovering tool kit, comprising: (a) a plurality of wallcovering tools; (b) a one piece plastic tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (c) one piece transparent plastic cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, a perimeter portion of said tray and said cover means including collaborating tongue and groove means for retaining said cover means on said tray, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls sized and configured to correspond to and hold said wallcovering tools.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
104 words
A wallcovering tool kit, comprising: (a) a plurality of wallcovering tools; (b) a one piece plastic tray including a bottom wall and including side walls and end walls extending upwardly from the perimeter of said bottom wall; and (c) one piece transparent plastic cover means sized and configured to correspond to and completely cover said tray, a perimeter portion of said tray and said cover means including collaborating tongue and groove means for retaining said cover means on said tray, said cover means including a plurality of tool storing compartments having divider walls sized and configured to correspond to and hold said wallcovering tools.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
50 words
The wallcovering kit in accordance with claim 21, wherein the plurality of wallcovering tools include: (i) a paste roller, (ii) a seam roll, (iii) a trim guide, (iiii) a wallcovering knife, (iiiii) a paste sponge, and (iiiiii) a smoother tool with a flexible straight edge located opposite a bristled edge.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
30 words
The kit in accordance with claim 21, wherein said cover means is mountable upside down on said tray so as to expose the wallcovering tools and yet cover said tray.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wallcovering tool kit in accordance with claim 21, wherein the wallcovering tool kit are vertically stackable in a horizontal orientation with alternating trays being switched end for end.
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