US20140053498A1

US20140053498A1 - Drywall ceiling device

Info

Publication number: US20140053498A1
Application number: US13/594,798
Authority: US
Inventors: Albert Gonzales
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-08-25
Filing date: 2012-08-25
Publication date: 2014-02-27

Abstract

The present invention is a drywall ceiling device that includes a base plate held and maneuvered by a user, a vertical telescoping pole perpendicularly attached to the base plate, a turn lock that releasably secures the first telescoping portion and the second telescoping portion together at a first adjustable predetermined length and a height adjustment handle. The drywall ceiling device also includes a threaded square attachment attached to a top of the vertical telescoping pole, a flat plate attached to the top of the vertical telescoping pole by the threaded square attachment. The flat plate is in contact with a ceiling that is held-up by the drywall ceiling device and a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on the flat plate, the self-opening clips are utilized to a hang the drywall ceiling device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Currently there are limited options for a building accessory that can relieve physical exertion associated with ceiling management. Professionals, often employ relatively great back strain in order to both uphold drywall while simultaneously attempting to seal, nail and complete installing the drywall, particularly while installing a drywall ceiling.
The present invention generally relates to a drywall device. More specifically, the invention is a drywall ceiling device.
It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling device that securely holds a drywall ceiling.
It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling device that relatively reduces physical strain associated with drywall installation.
It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling device that allows a user to utilize their hands to perform other drywall related installation functions.
What is really needed is a drywall ceiling device that securely holds a drywall ceiling that relatively reduces physical strain associated with drywall installation that allows a user to utilize their hands to perform other drywall related installation functions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a drywall ceiling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.
Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a drywall ceiling device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The drywall ceiling device 100 includes a base plate 110, a vertical telescoping pole 120, a turn lock 130, a height adjustment handle 140, a threaded square attachment 150, a flat plate 160 and a plurality of self-opening clips 170. The base plate 110 is held and maneuvered by a user and stabilizes the drywall ceiling device 100. The base plate 110 is made of plastic or any other suitable material. The base plate 110 is approximately 3½ inches in length, 5 inches in width and ⅝ the of an inch in thickness but can be any other suitable dimensions. The vertical telescoping pole 120 is perpendicularly attached to the base plate 110. The vertical telescoping pole 120 has a first telescoping portion 122, a second telescoping portion 124 and a third telescoping portion 126. The first telescoping portion 122 is perpendicularly attached to the base plate 110. The first telescoping portion 122 is made of a selected one of aluminum and metal and is approximately 1½ inches in width, however the first telescoping portion 122 can be any suitable width and be made of any suitable material. The turn lock 130 releasably secures the first telescoping portion 122 and the second telescoping portion 124 together at a first adjustable predetermined length. The turn lock 130 has a knob handle 132, a threaded contact stem 134, a sleeve 136 and a threaded aperture 138 disposed on the sleeve 136. The second telescoping portion 124 is made of a selected one of metal and aluminum and is approximately 1⅛ inches in thickness. The knob handle 132 is attached to a first end 131 of the threaded contact stem 134 and can be rotated to allow a second end 135 of the threaded contact stem 134 to extend through the threaded aperture 138 to exert pressure on the second telescoping portion 124 to secure the second telescoping portion 124 in place at a first predetermined length.
The height adjustment handle 140 releasably secures the second telescoping portion 124 and the third telescoping portion 126 at a second adjustable predetermined length. The height adjustment handle 140 includes a squeezable scissor grip 142, a sleeve 144 and a spring loaded lock 146 that is integral to the squeezable scissor grip 142. The squeezable scissor grip 142 can be squeezed to secure or release the spring loaded lock 146 to set the second adjustable predetermined length. The spring loaded lock 146 is set within the sleeve 144 that is attached between the second telescoping portion 124 and the third telescoping portion 126. The threaded square attachment 150 is attached to a top 125 of the third telescoping portion 126. The flat plate 160 has a bottom surface 162 that is attached to the top 125 of the third telescoping portion 126 by the threaded square attachment 150. The flat plate 160 is in contact with a ceiling that is being held-up by the drywall ceiling device 100. The flat plate 160 is made of aluminum but can be made of any suitable material. The self-opening clips 170 are disposed on the bottom surface 162 of the flat plate 160 and are utilized to hang or store the drywall ceiling device 100 when the drywall ceiling device 100 is not in use.
The drywall ceiling device is an adjustable tension rod that provides a relatively effective method in maintaining wall placement during a drywall installation. Made from relatively lightweight metal materials, the drywall ceiling device includes a T-shaped main body, a three section unit possessing a central screw capable adjusting feature with one or more spring loaded locks to secure positioning and an upper hand pump mechanism for additional extension and support. At the top of the unit, a flat bar surface is in secure contact with a ceiling while the bottom of the unit is designed with a relatively sturdy thick-cut plastic base on an opposing end, empowering the user with an effective holding apparatus, thereby freeing a user to install one or more necessary screws to conclude the drywall installation. The drywall ceiling device may be readily available at renowned home improvement and hardware retailers.
The drywall ceiling device offers a manually adjustable tension rod that can remove stress to the lower back of a user and possibly increase productivity when preparing drywall. The feature of a lightweight yet durable central staff support capable of independently upholding drywall may benefit both professional and novice drywall installers alike.
While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

Claims

1. A drywall ceiling device, comprising:

a base plate held and maneuvered by a user, said base plate stabilizes said drywall ceiling device;

a vertical telescoping pole perpendicularly attached to said base plate, said vertical telescoping pole has a first telescoping portion, a second telescoping portion and a third telescoping portion, said first telescoping portion is perpendicularly attached to said base plate;

a turn lock that releasably secures said first telescoping portion and said second telescoping portion together at a first adjustable predetermined length, said turn lock has a knob handle, a threaded contact stem, a sleeve and a threaded aperture disposed on said sleeve;

a height adjustment handle that releasably secures said second telescoping portion and said third telescoping portion at a second adjustable predetermined length, said height adjustment handle includes a squeezable scissor grip, a sleeve and a spring loaded lock that is integral to said squeezable scissor grip;

a threaded square attachment is attached to a top of said third telescoping portion;

a flat plate with a bottom surface, said bottom surface is attached to said top of said third telescoping portion by said threaded square attachment, said flat plate is in contact with a ceiling that is held-up by said drywall ceiling device; and

a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on said bottom surface of said flat plate, said self-opening clips are utilized to a hang said drywall ceiling device.

2. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said base plate is made of plastic.

3. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said first telescoping portion is made of metal.

4. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 3, wherein said first telescoping portion is made of aluminum.

5. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said second telescoping portion is made of metal.

6. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 5, wherein said second telescoping portion is made of aluminum.

7. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said knob handle is attached to a first end of said threaded contact stem, said knob handle is rotated to allow a second end of said threaded contact stem to extend through said threaded aperture to exert pressure on said second telescoping portion.

8. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 7, wherein said second end of said threaded contact stem to secure said second telescoping portion in place at said first adjustable predetermined length.

9. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said squeezable scissor grip is squeezed to a selected one of secure and release said spring loaded lock to set said second adjustable predetermined length.

10. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said spring loaded lock is set within said sleeve that is attached between said second telescoping portion and said third telescoping portion.

11. A drywall ceiling device, comprising:

a turn lock that releasably secures said first telescoping portion and said second telescoping portion together at a first adjustable predetermined length, said turn lock has a knob handle, a threaded contact stem, a sleeve and a threaded aperture disposed on said sleeve, said knob handle is attached to a first end of said threaded contact stem, said knob handle is rotated to allow a second end of said threaded contact stem to extend through said threaded aperture to exert pressure on said second telescoping portion, said second end of said threaded contact stem to secure said second telescoping portion in place at said first adjustable predetermined length;

a height adjustment handle that releasably secures said second telescoping portion and said third telescoping portion at a second adjustable predetermined length, said height adjustment handle includes a squeezable scissor grip, a sleeve and a spring loaded lock that is integral to said squeezable scissor grip, said squeezable scissor grip is squeezed to a selected one of secure and release said spring loaded lock to set said second adjustable predetermined length, said spring loaded lock is set within said sleeve that is attached between said second telescoping portion and said third telescoping portion;

12. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said base plate is made of plastic.

13. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said first telescoping portion is made of metal.

14. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 13, wherein said first telescoping portion is made of aluminum.

15. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said second telescoping portion is made of metal.

16. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 15, wherein said second telescoping portion is made of aluminum.

17. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said base plate is approximately 3½ inches in length, 5 inches in width and ⅝ the of an inch in thickness.

18. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said first telescoping portion is approximately 1½ inches in width.

19. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said second telescoping portion is approximately 1⅛ inches in thickness.

20. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said flat plate is made of aluminum.