Wall Corner Protection Magnetic Device

Abstract

A wall corner protection device is disclosed. The wall corner protection device is magnetically attached to the wall corner and comprises 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. The first wall has one or more earth magnets disposed therein and the second wall has one or more earth magnets disposed therein. The earth magnets are configured to provide magnetic attachment to the metal corner bead(s) of the wall corners for adhering the wall corner protection device to the wall corner. The device is configured to protect wall corners from physical damage by preventing direct contact with the wall corner.

Claims

1. A wall corner protection device comprising: a first rectangular planar member having a first inner wall, a second rectangular planar member having a second inner wall, and a common edge connecting said first rectangular planar member and said second rectangular planar member; wherein said first inner wall having at least a first magnet adhered thereto; wherein said second inner wall having at least a second magnet adhered thereto; wherein and first rectangular planar member, said common edge, and said second rectangular planar member forming a 90-degree angle of said wall corner protection device; and further wherein said at least first magnet attracted to a first side of a metal corner bead and said at least second magnet attracted to a second side of the metal corner bead for selectively attaching said wall corner protection device to a corner formed by two walls.

2. The wall corner protection device of claim 1, wherein said first rectangular planar member having a first length and said second rectangular member having a second length; and further wherein said first length is equal to said second length.

3. The wall corner protection device of claim 2, wherein said first length and said second length are from one foot to six feet.

4. The wall corner protection device of claim 3, wherein said wall corner protection device having a material selected from the group consisting of a cardboard, a plastic, and a metal.

5. The wall corner protection device of claim 4, wherein said first inner wall having at least a first pair of magnets adhered thereto, and further wherein said second inner wall having at least a second pair of magnets adhered thereto.

6. The wall corner protection device of claim 5, wherein each one of said first pair of magnets adhered proximal to opposing ends of said first inner wall, and further wherein each one of said second pair of magnets adhered proximal to opposing ends of said second inner wall.

7. The wall corner protection device of claim 6, wherein said first rectangular planar member transverse to said second rectangular planar member.

8. The wall corner protection device of claim 6, wherein said first rectangular planar member is perpendicular to said second rectangular planar member.

9. The wall corner protection device of claim 8, wherein said first rectangular planar member having a width from 1 inch to 6 inches.

10. The wall corner protection device of claim 9, wherein said second rectangular planar member having a width from 1 inch to 6 inches.

11. The wall corner protection device of claim 10, wherein said first rectangular planar member and said second rectangular planar member having a thickness from 0.25 inches to 1.50 inches.

12. A wall corner protection device comprising: a first rectangular planar member having a first inner wall, a second rectangular planar member having a second inner wall, and a common edge connecting said first rectangular planar member and said second rectangular planar member; wherein said first inner wall having at least three magnets adhered thereto; wherein said second inner wall having at least three magnets adhered thereto; wherein and first rectangular planar member, said common edge, and said second rectangular planar member forming a 90-degree angle of a wall corner protection device; wherein said at least three magnets of said first inner wall attracted to a first side of a metal corner bead and said at least three magnets of said second inner wall attracted to a second side of the metal corner bead for selectively attaching said wall corner protection device to a corner formed by two walls; wherein said first inner wall having a first pair of magnets adhered thereto and said second inner wall having a second pair of magnets adhered thereto; wherein each one of said first pair of magnets adhered proximal to opposing ends of said first inner wall; and further wherein each one of said second pair of magnets adhered proximal to opposing ends of said second inner wall.

13. The wall corner protection device of claim 12, wherein said first rectangular planar member having a first length and said second rectangular member having a second length, and further wherein said first length is equal to said second length.

14. The wall corner protection device of claim 13, wherein said first length and said second length are from one foot to six feet.

15. The wall corner protection device of claim 14, wherein said wall corner protection device having a material selected from the group consisting of a cardboard, a plastic, and a metal.

16. The wall corner protection device of claim 15, wherein said first rectangular planar member transverse to said second rectangular planar member.

17. The wall corner protection device of claim 15, wherein said first rectangular planar member is perpendicular to said second rectangular planar member.

18. The wall corner protection device of claim 17, wherein said first rectangular planar member having a width from 1 inch to 6 inches, and further wherein said second rectangular planar member having a width from 1 inch to 6 inches.

19. The wall corner protection device of claim 10, wherein said first rectangular planar member and said second rectangular planar member having a thickness from 0.25 inches to 1.50 inches.

20. A method of protecting a drywall corner, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first rectangular planar member having a first inner wall, a second rectangular planar member having a second inner wall, and a common edge connecting said first rectangular planar member and said second rectangular planar member; wherein said first inner wall having a plurality of magnets adhered thereto; wherein said second inner wall having a plurality of magnets adhered thereto; further wherein and first rectangular planar member, said common edge, and said second rectangular planar member forming a 90-degree angle of a wall corner protection device; and placing said plurality of magnets of said first inner wall adjacent to a first side of a metal corner bead; placing said plurality of magnets of said second inner wall adjacent to a second side of the metal corner bead; and selectively attaching said wall corner protection device to a corner formed by two walls.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the wall corner cover device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing the wall corner protection device installed to protect a wall corner in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing protection of a wall corner using the wall corner protection device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed structure; and

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the drywall corner protection device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the wall corner cover device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The wall corner cover device 100 of the present invention is designed to protect wall corners from damage such as physical damage due to bumping of individuals and objects into the wall corners. The wall corner protection device 100 prevents direct contact with the wall corner and is useful in preventing dents, scratches, and chips that can occur from furniture bumps, foot traffic, strollers, wheelchairs, or other impacts during moving activities. More specifically, the wall corner protection device 100 is designed to adhere and detachably attach to a standard wall corner and form a 90-degree angle to conform to the shape of a wall corner.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing the wall corner protection device installed to protect a wall corner in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. For installation of the magnetic protection device for drywall corners, the inner surface 108 of the first wall 102 is adhered to a first drywall 202, and the inner surface 114 of the second wall 104 is adhered to a second drywall 204. The earth magnets 110, 112 magnetically attach to the metal corner bead(s) 206, and similarly, the earth magnets 116, 118 magnetically attach to the metal corner bead(s) 206 for securing the protection device 100 to cover the drywall corner 208 formed by the drywalls 202, 204.

[0033] 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.

[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing protection of a wall corner using the wall corner protection device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed structure. As illustrated, the wall corner protection device 100 functions as a barrier for the wall corner 208 from external elements. The device 100 protects the wall corner 208 and absorbs the impact and collision such as due to the banging of an external item such as a stroller 302. The device 100 prevents dents, scratches, and chips that can occur from furniture bumps, foot traffic, strollers, wheelchairs, or other impacts during moving activities.

[0035] FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the drywall corner protection device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed embodiment. In the present embodiment, the drywall corner protection device 400 includes two transversal walls 402, 404 forming 90-degree angle therebetween. The inner surface 406 of the first wall 402 has three earth magnets 408a-c disposed therein and the inner surface 410 of the second wall 404 has three earth magnets 412a-c disposed therein. The device 400 is configured to protect wall corners of high drywalls and can have a length of up to eight feet.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.