CA2573067C - Preset depth adapter and finger guard for screws and nails when installing sheetrock - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B43/00—Washers or equivalent devices; Other devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts
- F16B2043/008—Washers or equivalent devices; Other devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with a cavity for receiving the bolt head in order to make a flush surface
Abstract
An apparatus for a present depth adapter having a flared body that is narrow at the bottom with a wider top portion and a central recess or throughbore extending therethrough, and coming in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top of the recess until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottom of the preset depth adapter makes contact with the stud regardless of whether the stud is wood or steel, with each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth, preventing the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof.
Description
itsi THE APPLICATION
OF
James M. Murtha FOR
treUtlYeatit A-daDter tuld Finger Guard for Screws and Nails when Installing Sheetrock BACKG11.0011J OP THE INVENTION
Field ofthe Invention The present invention relates generally to screw and nail fastening elements and, More specifically, to a preset depth adapter that is used with screws or nails when installing sheetrock to insure that the screws and nails are uniformly countersunk into the sheetrock at the proper depth.
The preset depth adapter of the present invention has a flared body that is narrow at the bottom with a wider top portion and a central recess extending therethreugh. The present iiiveritiOn conies in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of coitinion sheetrock used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top Of the recess until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bOttoin Of the preset depth adapter Makes contact with the stud regardless of whether the stud is ,,Nrood Or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention forins a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock.
The pre'set depth adapter for nails has a hat surface counter'sunk into the top portion for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws has a tapered entrance to the central recess to accommodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screws is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the screw rotates
OF
James M. Murtha FOR
treUtlYeatit A-daDter tuld Finger Guard for Screws and Nails when Installing Sheetrock BACKG11.0011J OP THE INVENTION
Field ofthe Invention The present invention relates generally to screw and nail fastening elements and, More specifically, to a preset depth adapter that is used with screws or nails when installing sheetrock to insure that the screws and nails are uniformly countersunk into the sheetrock at the proper depth.
The preset depth adapter of the present invention has a flared body that is narrow at the bottom with a wider top portion and a central recess extending therethreugh. The present iiiveritiOn conies in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of coitinion sheetrock used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top Of the recess until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bOttoin Of the preset depth adapter Makes contact with the stud regardless of whether the stud is ,,Nrood Or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention forins a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock.
The pre'set depth adapter for nails has a hat surface counter'sunk into the top portion for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws has a tapered entrance to the central recess to accommodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screws is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the screw rotates
2 freely therein thus pulling the face paper of the sheetrock into resultant void and tucking it cleanly between the sheetrock and the present invention as opposed to the sheared face paper that occurs in the ptiOr aft due to the rOtating screw head penetrating the sheetrock.
The present invention will not penetrate the sheetrock in the event that the stud is Missed since the screw just spins therein and is unable to draw the screw forward.
The present invention will not penetrate the sheetrock in the event that the stud is Missed since the screw just spins therein and is unable to draw the screw forward.
3 b'escription of the Prior Art There are other accessory devices designed for screws and nails. Typical of these is GB Patent No. 737,968 issued to E. Bielstin, et al. on 5 October, 1955.
Another patent was issued to H. Aktiengesellschaft on 26 March 1969 as GB
Patent No. 1,146,816. U.8. Patent No 2,048,234 was issued to E. M. Tucker on July 21, 1936 and still yet another was issued on Sept. 4, 1056 to J. E. Williams et al. as U.S.
Patent No. 2,761,348.
Another patent Was issued to H. Z. keseriberg, Jr. On June 16, 1964 as U.S.
Patent No.
3,137,195. Yet another U.S. Patent No. 3,320,845 was issued to P. Eschweiler on May 23, 1967.
Another was issued to A. G. Bakoledis on September 7, 1976 as U.S. Patent No.
3,978,759 and still yet anOther was issued on Sep. 1, 1081 to P. J. Harris as U.S. Patent NO. 4,286,46.
Another patent was issued to 'Ti. Breda! on Sep. 9, 1986 as U.S. Patent NO.
Another patent was issued to H. Aktiengesellschaft on 26 March 1969 as GB
Patent No. 1,146,816. U.8. Patent No 2,048,234 was issued to E. M. Tucker on July 21, 1936 and still yet another was issued on Sept. 4, 1056 to J. E. Williams et al. as U.S.
Patent No. 2,761,348.
Another patent Was issued to H. Z. keseriberg, Jr. On June 16, 1964 as U.S.
Patent No.
3,137,195. Yet another U.S. Patent No. 3,320,845 was issued to P. Eschweiler on May 23, 1967.
Another was issued to A. G. Bakoledis on September 7, 1976 as U.S. Patent No.
3,978,759 and still yet anOther was issued on Sep. 1, 1081 to P. J. Harris as U.S. Patent NO. 4,286,46.
Another patent was issued to 'Ti. Breda! on Sep. 9, 1986 as U.S. Patent NO.
4,610,589. Yet another 1.1.8. Patent NO. 4,979,858 was issued to Van Ailing', et al. oh Deb.
25 1990. Still another was issued to M. J. Rotter on Apr. 30, 1996 as U.S. Patent No.
25 1990. Still another was issued to M. J. Rotter on Apr. 30, 1996 as U.S. Patent No.
5,11,918. AhOthdr was issued on Apr. 29, 1997 to Janssen et al. as U.S. Patent No. 5,624,226.
Another was issued tf) P. Meylan on Oct. 14, 1997 as U.S. Patent No.
5,676,511. Another was issued on May 16, 2000 to L. to. Pope as U.S. Patent No. 6,062,789.
Another was issued tf) P. Meylan on Oct. 14, 1997 as U.S. Patent No.
5,676,511. Another was issued on May 16, 2000 to L. to. Pope as U.S. Patent No. 6,062,789.
6 While these fasteners may be suitable for the puiposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter desctibed.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention discloses a present depth adapter having a flared body that is narrow at the bottom with a wider top portion and a central recess or throughbore extending therethrough.
The present invention comes in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top Of the recess until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or hail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottom of the preset depth adapter makes cOntact With the stud regardless of whether the stud is wood or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention Wins a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock.
The preset depth adapter for hails has a flat surface countersunk into the top portion for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws has a tapered entrance to the central recess to actoinitodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screw's is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the strew rotates freely therein thus pulling the face paper of the sheetrock into resultant void and tucking it cleanly between the sheetrock and the present invention as opposed to the sheared face paper that occurs in the prior art due to the rotating screw head penetrating the sheetrock.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails into sheetrock that will assure that all screws or nails are countersunk tO the appropriate depth Ariether object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer few installing screws and nails into sheetrock that is available in a plurality of sizes to substantially correspond with the thickness of the sheetrock ti) be installed.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails into sheetrock wherein each size is 1/16" less than the thickness of the sheetrOck th be installed.
Yet another Object Of the present inventibn is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails intO sheetrock wherein the different sized depth spacers are color-coded.
Still yet another Object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer f6r installing screws and nails into sheetrock that can be adapted for use on screw and nail sticks and coils for application with self-feeding installation guns.
AhOther object Of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws arid hails into sheetrock that serves as a finger guard when driving strews with a typical screw gun Wherein the user holds the stationary preset depth spacer while driving the screw which rotatei therein rather than holding the scre'w as is done in the prior art.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention discloses a present depth adapter having a flared body that is narrow at the bottom with a wider top portion and a central recess or throughbore extending therethrough.
The present invention comes in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top Of the recess until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or hail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottom of the preset depth adapter makes cOntact With the stud regardless of whether the stud is wood or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention Wins a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock.
The preset depth adapter for hails has a flat surface countersunk into the top portion for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws has a tapered entrance to the central recess to actoinitodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screw's is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the strew rotates freely therein thus pulling the face paper of the sheetrock into resultant void and tucking it cleanly between the sheetrock and the present invention as opposed to the sheared face paper that occurs in the prior art due to the rotating screw head penetrating the sheetrock.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails into sheetrock that will assure that all screws or nails are countersunk tO the appropriate depth Ariether object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer few installing screws and nails into sheetrock that is available in a plurality of sizes to substantially correspond with the thickness of the sheetrock ti) be installed.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails into sheetrock wherein each size is 1/16" less than the thickness of the sheetrOck th be installed.
Yet another Object Of the present inventibn is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails intO sheetrock wherein the different sized depth spacers are color-coded.
Still yet another Object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer f6r installing screws and nails into sheetrock that can be adapted for use on screw and nail sticks and coils for application with self-feeding installation guns.
AhOther object Of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws arid hails into sheetrock that serves as a finger guard when driving strews with a typical screw gun Wherein the user holds the stationary preset depth spacer while driving the screw which rotatei therein rather than holding the scre'w as is done in the prior art.
7 Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer for installing screws and nails into sheetrock that is simple and easy to use.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer fOr =
installing screws and nails into sheetrock that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate.
Additional objects of the preFfn invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear froth the description to follow.
In the description reference is Made to the accompanying drawings, which forth a part hereof, and in which is shown by way Of illustration Specific einboditnehts in Which the invention May be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments May be utilized and that strUctural changes May be Made without departing from the scope Of the invention. in the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the sattre or sifnilar parts throughout the several views.
The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be takdii in a liMiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims.
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Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a preset depth spacer fOr =
installing screws and nails into sheetrock that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate.
Additional objects of the preFfn invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear froth the description to follow.
In the description reference is Made to the accompanying drawings, which forth a part hereof, and in which is shown by way Of illustration Specific einboditnehts in Which the invention May be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments May be utilized and that strUctural changes May be Made without departing from the scope Of the invention. in the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the sattre or sifnilar parts throughout the several views.
The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be takdii in a liMiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims.
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8 i1EFbESCRIPTIO'N OF THE DRAWNdS
In order that the invention tiny be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the prior art using nail fasteners.
Figure 2 is a detailed view of the prior art using screw fasteners.
Figure 3 is a detailed view of various preset depth spacers Of the present inventiOn.
Figure 4 is a locator chart of the preset depth spacers of the present invention.
Figure 4A is a side view of an alternate small preset depth spacer fir flails and an alternate large preset depth spacer for nails.
Figure 5 is a perspective view Of the small preset depth spacer and finger guard of the present invention.
FigUre 6 is a perspective view of the small preset depth spacer and finger guard Of the present invention.
In order that the invention tiny be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the prior art using nail fasteners.
Figure 2 is a detailed view of the prior art using screw fasteners.
Figure 3 is a detailed view of various preset depth spacers Of the present inventiOn.
Figure 4 is a locator chart of the preset depth spacers of the present invention.
Figure 4A is a side view of an alternate small preset depth spacer fir flails and an alternate large preset depth spacer for nails.
Figure 5 is a perspective view Of the small preset depth spacer and finger guard of the present invention.
FigUre 6 is a perspective view of the small preset depth spacer and finger guard Of the present invention.
9 Figure 7 is a sectional side view of the small preset depth spacer and finger guard of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a sectional side view of the small preset depth spacer Of the present invention in use.
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Figure is a perspective view of the small preset depth spaeer for nails.
Figure 10 is a sectional side view Of the small preset depth spacer of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a sectional side view of the sinall preset depth spacer for nails in use.
Figure 12 is a perspective view Of the large preset depth spacer few nails.
Figure 13 is a sectional side view of the large preset depth Spacer for nails.
Figure 14 is a sectional side view Of the large preset depth spacer felt' tails in use.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer and finger guard for screws.
Figure 16 is a sectional side view of the large preset depth Spacer and finger guard for screws.
Figure 17 is a sectional side view of the small preset depth Spacer and finger guard for screws in use when installing a ceiling.
Figure 18 is a side view of the prior art in use.
Figure 10 is a side view of the present invention in use as a finger guard.
Figure 20 is an illustrative side view of the prior at and the present invention in use with screws that have Missed the stud.
Figure 21 is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails.
Figure 22 is an illustrative view of the present invention installed in and ready for use with an air gun.
LIST OF ItEFEIZENCE NUMERALS
With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the drawings.
present invention 12 user 14 hammer 16 stud 18 sheetrock nail 22 nail head 24 facing paper oh sheetrock 26 damage 28 drill drill bit 32 screw 34 screw head 36 short spacer for nails 37 alternate short spacer for nails 38 long spacer for nails 39 alternate long spacer for nails short spacer .for screws 42 long spacer for screws 44 flat surface 46 top portion 48 tapered entrance 50 throughbore 52 backing paper 54 void 56 ceiling joint 58 gap 60 fingers 62 lacerations 64 long spacer for stick nails 66 flat portion 68 bottom portion 69 nail gun aTAILElb tIESCMPTION Of' THE. PAErEftftti) EIVIII01)IMtNt Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote siMilar elements throughout the several views wherein the figures illustrate the present invention wherein a cigar holder and ash holder are disclosed 'tutting to figure 1, shown therein is an illustrative view of the prior aft using hail fasteners. Shown are a user's hand 12, haintner 14, stud 16, sheetrock 18, a hail 20, nail head 22 fOrcbd too deep, the sheetrock paper ripped at 24, and damage 26 tO the sheetrOck.
Turning to Figure 2, shown therein is a detailed view of the prior art using screw fasteners.
Shown are a drill 28, drill bit 30, screw 32, aid the screw head 34 forced too deep. Other previously disclosed iterns are `alsO shown.
Turning to Figure 3, shown therein is a detailed view of various preset depth spacers Of the present invention 10. Shown are a short spacer 36 for nails, a long spacer 38 for nails, a short spacer 40 for screws and a long spacer 42 for screws. The depth adapter 10 has A flared body that is narrow at the bottom 68 with a wider top portion 46 and a central recess Or thrOughbore 50 extending therethrough. The present invention 10 comes in a variety of sizes Wherein the depth froth top tO bottoit is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock used in the industry.
The shaft of the screw Or nail is insetted through the top Of the recess 50 until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottoth 68 Of the preset depth adapter makes contact with the stud regardless of whether the stud is wood Or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention 10 forms a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock. The preset depth adapter 10 for nails 36, 38, has a flat surface 44 countersunk into the top portion 46 for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws 40, 42 has a tapered entrance 48 to the central recess 5010 accommodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screws 40, 42 is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the screw rOtates freely therein thus pulling the face paper of the sheetrock into resultant void and tucking it cleanly between the sheetrock and the present invention as Opposed tO the sheared faee paper that occurs in the prior art due to the rotating screw head penetrating the sheetrock. The present inventien 10 tray coinprise metal or plastic.
Turning to Figure 4, shown therein ig a locator chart of the preset depth spacers Of the present invention 16 shOwing embodiments 36, 38, 46 and 42. The present invention 10 is provided ih diftereht lengths including 9/16, 7/16 and 5/16 inches with each being in a differeht color.
Tutting to Figure 4A shown therein is a side view of an alternate stall preset depth spacer for nails 37 and au alternate large preset depth spacer for nails 39 wherein they are configure similar to the preset depth spacers for screws. Nails could be made to look like a strew whereas the nail head tapers like the head of a strew so when a gun is used, a nail applied to a deeper depth would spread the preset bushing at the top as it finds it's depth.
Turning to Figures 5, 6 and 7, shown therein is a perspective view of the small preset depth Spacer and finger guard 40 Of the present invention. shown are previously disclosed itenis.
Turning to Figure 8, shown therein is a sectional side view of the small preset depth spacer 40 Of the present invention in use. Also shown are stud 16, sheetrock 18, backing paper 52, fade paper 24, screw head 34, and the face paper pulled and tucked into void 54 after installation.
Turning to Figures , 10 and 11, shown therein is a perspective view of the sthall preset depth spacer 36 for nails. Other previously disclosed items are also shown..
Turning to Figures 12, 13 and 14, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer 38 for nails. Other previously disclosed iteths are also shown.
Note that two pieces Of sheetrock 18 are present.
Turing to Figures 15 and 16, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer 42 and finger guard for screws.
Turning to Figure 11, shown therein is a sectional side view of the shun preset depth spacer and finger guard for screws 40 in use when installing a ceiling.
Installing sheetrock 18 00 a ceiling can be awkward beCause the installer is often 00 a ladder and has tó
position the sheetrock and hold it in place while driving the screws 32. A plurality of screws 32 is typically started into the sheetrock 18 and driven home Once the sheetrock is in place. This relieves the installer of the cumbersome task of handling the screw 32 while holding the sheetrock 18. The present invention 40 May be employed with the started screws 32 when installing a ceiling. The screw 32 is driven int() the sheetrock 18 until the preset spacer 40 contacts the surface of the sheetrock 18. The increased area and flared plug configuration of the present invention 40 prOvide improved grabbing ability as opposed to a screw head. Furthermore, the preset spacer 40 assures that the screw 32 isn't overdiiven as often happens when using just a screw which results in an inadequate amount Of sheetrock 18 bearing the weight of the board. Also shown are facing paper 24, backing paper 52, ceiling joist 56 and gap 58 between the sheetrOck and joist.
Turning to tigiire 18, shown therein is a side view of the prior art in use.
Screw 32 installation in the prior art Often entails holding the screw until it starts to pull. The rotation of the screw head can damage the user's fingers 60, especially when they have been driving screws Over an extended period of titne. Lacerations 62 occur to the front Of the thumb and index finger while holding the threaded part Of the screw.
Turning to Figure 19, shown therein is a side view Of the present invention 10 in use AS a finger guard. The present invention 10 may also be used as a finger 60 guard Wherein the user holds the preset screw device as the screw 32 rotates freely therein.
Turithig to Figure 20, shown therein is aft illustrative side vieW of the prior art and the present invention 10 in use with screws 32 that have Missed the stud. The present ifivetitiOn 10 saves installers time when they Miss the stud 16 because they dOn't have to try to back up the screw 32 or pull it out with their fingernails because the screw in the sheetrock 18 does not have enough drawing power to pull the preset depth spacer into the sheetrOck sb the user just grasps the present invention and pulls out the screw.
Turning to Figure 21, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails 64. The present invention 64 may also be designed tangentially flat 66 on One side of the head 46 to provide dense spacing when used with stick nail for use in a gun.
Turning to Figure 22, shown therein is an illustrative view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails 64 installed in and ready for use with an air gun 69.
Figure 8 is a sectional side view of the small preset depth spacer Of the present invention in use.
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Figure is a perspective view of the small preset depth spaeer for nails.
Figure 10 is a sectional side view Of the small preset depth spacer of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a sectional side view of the sinall preset depth spacer for nails in use.
Figure 12 is a perspective view Of the large preset depth spacer few nails.
Figure 13 is a sectional side view of the large preset depth Spacer for nails.
Figure 14 is a sectional side view Of the large preset depth spacer felt' tails in use.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer and finger guard for screws.
Figure 16 is a sectional side view of the large preset depth Spacer and finger guard for screws.
Figure 17 is a sectional side view of the small preset depth Spacer and finger guard for screws in use when installing a ceiling.
Figure 18 is a side view of the prior art in use.
Figure 10 is a side view of the present invention in use as a finger guard.
Figure 20 is an illustrative side view of the prior at and the present invention in use with screws that have Missed the stud.
Figure 21 is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails.
Figure 22 is an illustrative view of the present invention installed in and ready for use with an air gun.
LIST OF ItEFEIZENCE NUMERALS
With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the drawings.
present invention 12 user 14 hammer 16 stud 18 sheetrock nail 22 nail head 24 facing paper oh sheetrock 26 damage 28 drill drill bit 32 screw 34 screw head 36 short spacer for nails 37 alternate short spacer for nails 38 long spacer for nails 39 alternate long spacer for nails short spacer .for screws 42 long spacer for screws 44 flat surface 46 top portion 48 tapered entrance 50 throughbore 52 backing paper 54 void 56 ceiling joint 58 gap 60 fingers 62 lacerations 64 long spacer for stick nails 66 flat portion 68 bottom portion 69 nail gun aTAILElb tIESCMPTION Of' THE. PAErEftftti) EIVIII01)IMtNt Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote siMilar elements throughout the several views wherein the figures illustrate the present invention wherein a cigar holder and ash holder are disclosed 'tutting to figure 1, shown therein is an illustrative view of the prior aft using hail fasteners. Shown are a user's hand 12, haintner 14, stud 16, sheetrock 18, a hail 20, nail head 22 fOrcbd too deep, the sheetrock paper ripped at 24, and damage 26 tO the sheetrOck.
Turning to Figure 2, shown therein is a detailed view of the prior art using screw fasteners.
Shown are a drill 28, drill bit 30, screw 32, aid the screw head 34 forced too deep. Other previously disclosed iterns are `alsO shown.
Turning to Figure 3, shown therein is a detailed view of various preset depth spacers Of the present invention 10. Shown are a short spacer 36 for nails, a long spacer 38 for nails, a short spacer 40 for screws and a long spacer 42 for screws. The depth adapter 10 has A flared body that is narrow at the bottom 68 with a wider top portion 46 and a central recess Or thrOughbore 50 extending therethrough. The present invention 10 comes in a variety of sizes Wherein the depth froth top tO bottoit is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock used in the industry.
The shaft of the screw Or nail is insetted through the top Of the recess 50 until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottoth 68 Of the preset depth adapter makes contact with the stud regardless of whether the stud is wood Or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention 10 forms a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock. The preset depth adapter 10 for nails 36, 38, has a flat surface 44 countersunk into the top portion 46 for receiving the head of the nail while the preset depth adapter for screws 40, 42 has a tapered entrance 48 to the central recess 5010 accommodate the transitional portion of the screw between the head and the shaft. The preset depth adapter for screws 40, 42 is drawn directly into the sheetrock as the screw rOtates freely therein thus pulling the face paper of the sheetrock into resultant void and tucking it cleanly between the sheetrock and the present invention as Opposed tO the sheared faee paper that occurs in the prior art due to the rotating screw head penetrating the sheetrock. The present inventien 10 tray coinprise metal or plastic.
Turning to Figure 4, shown therein ig a locator chart of the preset depth spacers Of the present invention 16 shOwing embodiments 36, 38, 46 and 42. The present invention 10 is provided ih diftereht lengths including 9/16, 7/16 and 5/16 inches with each being in a differeht color.
Tutting to Figure 4A shown therein is a side view of an alternate stall preset depth spacer for nails 37 and au alternate large preset depth spacer for nails 39 wherein they are configure similar to the preset depth spacers for screws. Nails could be made to look like a strew whereas the nail head tapers like the head of a strew so when a gun is used, a nail applied to a deeper depth would spread the preset bushing at the top as it finds it's depth.
Turning to Figures 5, 6 and 7, shown therein is a perspective view of the small preset depth Spacer and finger guard 40 Of the present invention. shown are previously disclosed itenis.
Turning to Figure 8, shown therein is a sectional side view of the small preset depth spacer 40 Of the present invention in use. Also shown are stud 16, sheetrock 18, backing paper 52, fade paper 24, screw head 34, and the face paper pulled and tucked into void 54 after installation.
Turning to Figures , 10 and 11, shown therein is a perspective view of the sthall preset depth spacer 36 for nails. Other previously disclosed items are also shown..
Turning to Figures 12, 13 and 14, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer 38 for nails. Other previously disclosed iteths are also shown.
Note that two pieces Of sheetrock 18 are present.
Turing to Figures 15 and 16, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer 42 and finger guard for screws.
Turning to Figure 11, shown therein is a sectional side view of the shun preset depth spacer and finger guard for screws 40 in use when installing a ceiling.
Installing sheetrock 18 00 a ceiling can be awkward beCause the installer is often 00 a ladder and has tó
position the sheetrock and hold it in place while driving the screws 32. A plurality of screws 32 is typically started into the sheetrock 18 and driven home Once the sheetrock is in place. This relieves the installer of the cumbersome task of handling the screw 32 while holding the sheetrock 18. The present invention 40 May be employed with the started screws 32 when installing a ceiling. The screw 32 is driven int() the sheetrock 18 until the preset spacer 40 contacts the surface of the sheetrock 18. The increased area and flared plug configuration of the present invention 40 prOvide improved grabbing ability as opposed to a screw head. Furthermore, the preset spacer 40 assures that the screw 32 isn't overdiiven as often happens when using just a screw which results in an inadequate amount Of sheetrock 18 bearing the weight of the board. Also shown are facing paper 24, backing paper 52, ceiling joist 56 and gap 58 between the sheetrOck and joist.
Turning to tigiire 18, shown therein is a side view of the prior art in use.
Screw 32 installation in the prior art Often entails holding the screw until it starts to pull. The rotation of the screw head can damage the user's fingers 60, especially when they have been driving screws Over an extended period of titne. Lacerations 62 occur to the front Of the thumb and index finger while holding the threaded part Of the screw.
Turning to Figure 19, shown therein is a side view Of the present invention 10 in use AS a finger guard. The present invention 10 may also be used as a finger 60 guard Wherein the user holds the preset screw device as the screw 32 rotates freely therein.
Turithig to Figure 20, shown therein is aft illustrative side vieW of the prior art and the present invention 10 in use with screws 32 that have Missed the stud. The present ifivetitiOn 10 saves installers time when they Miss the stud 16 because they dOn't have to try to back up the screw 32 or pull it out with their fingernails because the screw in the sheetrock 18 does not have enough drawing power to pull the preset depth spacer into the sheetrOck sb the user just grasps the present invention and pulls out the screw.
Turning to Figure 21, shown therein is a perspective view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails 64. The present invention 64 may also be designed tangentially flat 66 on One side of the head 46 to provide dense spacing when used with stick nail for use in a gun.
Turning to Figure 22, shown therein is an illustrative view of the large preset depth spacer for stick nails 64 installed in and ready for use with an air gun 69.
Claims (3)
1. An apparatus and a sheet-shaped material, the apparatus for use with a fastener for attaching the material to a structural member, comprising:
a flared-shaped spacer having first and second ends and having a throughbore therein, wherein said throughbore is axially disposed to receive the fastener therein so that the fastener can rotate freely therein, a length from the first end to the second end of the spacer is smaller than a thickness of the material, the material including a face paper disposed on a front surface thereof, said first end having a countersunk annular flat surface to receive a head of the fastener thereon, an external surface of the spacer having an annular shape around the countersunk portion at said first end and being outwardly tapered from the second end till the annular shape at the first end, and when the fastener passes through the material into the structural member, the second end of the spacer is drawn into the material after the tip of the fastener passes through the material into the structural member until the entire spacer is embedded into the material and the second end of the spacer contacts the structural member so that the first end of the spacer forms a countersunk void on the front surface of the material, and when the fastener passes through the material into the structural member, a first portion of the face paper of the material is pulled and tucked into the countersunk void without shearing, and a second portion of the face paper is tucked between the spacer and the material.
a flared-shaped spacer having first and second ends and having a throughbore therein, wherein said throughbore is axially disposed to receive the fastener therein so that the fastener can rotate freely therein, a length from the first end to the second end of the spacer is smaller than a thickness of the material, the material including a face paper disposed on a front surface thereof, said first end having a countersunk annular flat surface to receive a head of the fastener thereon, an external surface of the spacer having an annular shape around the countersunk portion at said first end and being outwardly tapered from the second end till the annular shape at the first end, and when the fastener passes through the material into the structural member, the second end of the spacer is drawn into the material after the tip of the fastener passes through the material into the structural member until the entire spacer is embedded into the material and the second end of the spacer contacts the structural member so that the first end of the spacer forms a countersunk void on the front surface of the material, and when the fastener passes through the material into the structural member, a first portion of the face paper of the material is pulled and tucked into the countersunk void without shearing, and a second portion of the face paper is tucked between the spacer and the material.
2. An apparatus and a sheet shaped material as in claim 1, wherein said throughbore is cylindrical throughout its axial length.
3. An apparatus and a sheet shaped material as in claim 1, wherein said throughbore has a cylindrical lower portion and an outwardly flared upper portion.
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