SURFACE TEXTURE REMOVAL DEVICE

Abstract

A new and improved surface texture removal device that removes material from drywall, plaster, and flat surfaces. The device has a pivoting and/or articulating hose end that can be attached to a vacuum. The device can be held by a handle on the top that has a screw attachment. The device's primary purpose is to collect texture material that accumulates during scraping with the intent of removing the textures to a vacuum canister. The device's internal construction is made to channel texture to and to balance suction for an even removal of texture material. The device can also serve as a dust pan when laid flat upside down. A collection tray is secured to the trailing edge of the chamber. A hose coupler is secured to the back of the chamber. The hose coupler includes a pivot joint secured to the chamber in an angular orientation. The hose coupler has an open outer end for coupling with a standard vacuum hose.

Claims

1. A surface texture removal device with vacuum system comprising: (a) a tapered chamber having front opening and back opening; (b) a handle connected to and supporting said chamber; (c) a collection tray connected to front opening; (d) a hose coupler connected to said back opening via a pivot joint; and (e) a vacuum system having a vacuum source, and a vacuum hose connected to said back opening of said chamber, thereby enabling said vacuum system to carry away the removed texture material.

2. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said tapered chamber is generally funnel shaped.

3. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said handle includes a cross handle for the purpose of varying the length of said handle.

4. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said connection means for connecting said handle to said chamber is selected from a group of screws, pivots, or any combination thereof.

5. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said collection tray is permanently affixed to said chamber.

6. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said hole coupler is connected to said chamber such that the angle of said hole coupler can be adjusted to conform with the required angle of use of vacuum.

7. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said hole coupler is permanently affixed to said chamber.

8. The surface texture removal device of claim 1, wherein said vacuum system is mobile.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a is a top view of the novel surface texture removal device according to the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the surface texture removal device according to the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a top elevational view of the novel surface texture removal device with vacuum hose coupler.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a surface texture removal device 60 which is constructed in accordance with the present invention. The surface texture removal device 60 is used to efficiently, effectively and economically provide removal of texture by providing an adjustable pivot joint mechanism with attached vacuum device for containment and removal of associated debris.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1-2, a surface texture removal device housing 10 is the primary structural component of the novel surface texture removal device 60. The vacuum hose coupler 50 of the removing device housing 10 forms the base of the surface texture removal device 60. A replaceable catchment tray 20 is attached to the surface texture removal housing 10 by any number of means including but not limited to bolts and nuts, screws, friction fittings, etc.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 2, a handle attachment plate 30 is perpendicularly attached to the cross handle support plate 70 at the juncture of the two halves of the cross handle support plate 70. A handle attachment plate 30 is attached by bolt allowing the attachment of any number of handles of different lengths and configurations depending upon the needs of the user.

[0023] Referring now to FIG. 3, this top elevational view of the surface texture removal device 60 shows the removing device housing 10 connected to the vacuum hose coupler 50. A replaceable catchment tray 20 is attached to the removing device housing 10. The handle attachment plate 30 is perpendicularly attached to the cross handle support plate 70 at the juncture of the two halves of the cross handle support plate 70.

[0024] A vacuum hose coupler 50 attaches to the removing device housing 10 of the surface texture removal device 60 by means of a pivot joint 40. The vacuum hose is attached to the hose vacuum hose coupler 50 by a hose connector piece.

[0025] The above mentioned and other objects and features of this invention and the manner of attaining them will become apparent, and the invention itself will be best understood by reference to the following description of the embodiment of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0026] The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to persons who are skilled in the art. As various modifications could be made to the exemplary embodiments, as described above with reference to the corresponding illustrations, without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

[0027] Having illustrated and described the principles of the present invention in a preferred embodiment, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiment can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from such principles. Any and all such embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.