GB2289403A

GB2289403A - Pasting apparatus and method for wallpaper or other material

Info

Publication number: GB2289403A
Application number: GB9409812A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Geoffrey Keith Snape
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1994-05-17
Filing date: 1994-05-17
Publication date: 1995-11-22
Also published as: GB9409812D0

Abstract

The apparatus 10 comprises two plywood rectangular board members 11 and 12 which are joined by screws (not shown) at their upper edges to a plastic connection member 13 which comprises an inverted length of plastic trough. The trough has two substantially parallel vertical faces 13a in use to which the boards 11 and 12 are connected. At their lower edges, the boards 11 and 12 are each connected by screws (not shown) to separate trough members 14 and 15. Additionally, lengths of cord 16 at each end of the boards 11 and 12 connect the boards, to limit pivotal movement of the boards 11 and 12 with respect to each other. In Fig. 1 the apparatus is arranged to be suspended substantially vertically from an open door (not shown) such that the two board members 11 and 12 rest on opposite sides of the door and the connection member 13 rests on the top of the door. Alternatively, the apparatus may be arranged in a free standing mode (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>

Description

PASTING APPARATUS AND METHOD The present invention relates to pasting apparatus and a method, and is concerned particularly, although not exclusively, with pasting apparatus and a method for pasting wallpaper.

Conventionally, wallpaper is pasted prior to placing it on a wall surface. This is done using a horizontal pasting surface which usually comprises a foldable table. However, conventional pasting tables have the disadvantage that they take up considerable space and, particularly when wallpapering a small room, this can be inconvenient as the table can obstruct the process of placing the paper on the wall.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided pasting apparatus comprising a support member arranged in use to support material to be pasted, the apparatus being arranged in use to be mounted on a substantially upright member.

The apparatus may be arranged in use to be mounted on a door.

Preferably, the apparatus is arranged in use to be mounted over a door leaf.

In a preferred arrangement the apparatus comprises two support members arranged in use to extend over opposite respective sides of a door leaf.

The support members may be connected at their upper edges in use by connecting means.

Preferably the connecting means comprises a connecting member. The connecting member may be flexible such that the support members are moveable pivotally relative to each other.

Preferably, the apparatus comprises at least one shelf member. The or each shelf member may comprise a trough.

The or each shelf member may be arranged in use to support paste.

Alternatively, the or each shelf member may be arranged in use to support material to be pasted, which material may be in the form of a roll.

The or each shelf may be arranged in use to support pasting implements such as brushes.

The or each shelf may comprise a trough.

In a preferred arrangement, the or each shelf member and the connecting member comprise substantially similar members.

At least one, and preferably both, of the support members may comprise a support surface arranged in use to support a portion of material to be pasted.

The or each support member may comprise portions of board.

The or each trough member may comprise portions of plastic trough.

In a preferred arrangement there is provided retaining means arranged in use to limit the relative movement of the two support members in at least one direction.

Preferably, the retraining means comprise a retraining member, which may comprise a length of cord.

The apparatus may comprise one or more pads arranged between the support members and a door in use.

The apparatus may comprise at least one stiffening member arranged in use to be attached to the or each support member to maintain rigidity of the support member.

The apparatus may include integral cutting means for cutting the material. The cutting means may comprise a knife slideably mounted on the support member or on the shelf member arranged in use to cut material on the support member.

The apparatus may include integral pasting means mounted on the apparatus arranged in use to apply paste to material to be pasted located on the apparatus.

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided pasting support apparatus comprising two pasting support members at least one of which is arranged in use to support material to be pasted, and at least two support feet arranged in use to support the pasting support members in a substantially upright configuration, each pasting support member being attached at one end to one of the support feet, and being attached at its other end to a common connection member which connects the two pasting support members.

At least one of the support feet may comprise a shelf member.

The or each shelf member may be according to any statement herein.

The connection member may be according to any statement herein.

According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit of parts which when assembled comprise pasting support apparatus, the kit comprising at least one pasting support member arranged in use to support material to be pasted and at least one support foot arranged in use to support the pasting support member in a substantially upright configuration.

Preferably, the kit comprises two pasting support members, each having at least one support foot.

Preferably, the pasting support members are connected by a connecting member.

The connecting member may be according to any statement herein.

The or each support foot may be according to any statement herein.

The pasting support member may be according to any statement herein.

Preferably, the kit, when assembled, is arranged to be mounted on a door.

Alternatively, the kit, when assembled, may be free standing.

According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of pasting material, the method comprising supporting the material to be pasted on a pasting support member, which member is substantially upright, and applying the paste to the material.

The method may include supporting the material to be pasted on a support member, which support member is mounted on a door.

The method may include supporting paste on a shelf, which shelf may be connected to the support member.

The invention may also include any combination of the features or limitations referred to herein.

The invention may be carried into practice in various ways, but specific embodiments will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings in which: Figure 1 shows schematically in perspective view pasting support apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 shows the apparatus of Figure 1 in an alternative configuration, Figure 3 shows the apparatus of Figures 1 and 2 in exploded view, Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention in the form of a kit of parts for forming the apparatus of Figures 1 to 3, and Figure 5 shows the kit of Figure 4 in packed configuration.

Referring particularly to Figure 1, this shows generally at 10 pasting support apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 10 comprises two plywood rectangular board members 11 and 12 which are joined by screws (not shown) at their upper edges to a plastic connection member 13 which comprises an inverted length of plastic trough. The trough has two substantially parallel vertical faces 13a in use to which the boards 11 and 12 are connected. At their lower edges, the boards 11 and 12 are each connected by screws (not shown) to separate trough members 14 and 15. Additionally, lengths of cord 16 at each end of the boards 11 and 12 connect the boards, to limit pivotal movement of the boards 11 and 12 with respect to each other.

In this configuration, the apparatus is arranged to be suspended substantially vertically from an open door (not shown) such that the two board members 11 and 12 rest on opposite sides of the door and the connection member 13 rests on the top of the door.

In particular, the apparatus may be used for supporting wallpaper during pasting. The trough members 14 and 15 may contain paste or may contain a roll of paper or else brushes or other implements.

Figure 2 shows the apparatus 10 in a free standing mode. The boards 11 and 12 are connected to oblique faces 13b (in use) of the connection member 13 and the apparatus is supported on a floor surface (not shown) by the trough members 14 and 15. The cord 16 limits movement of the boards 14 and 15 apart and thus prevents collapse of the apparatus. Additionally, the elasticity of the connecting member 13 may help to limit movement of the boards 14 and 15 and thereby prevent collapse.

Angled brackets 17 may be used to connect the boards 11 and 12 to their respective troughs 14 and 15, particularly when one of the troughs is full of paste and therefore relatively heavy.

In either the configuration of Figure 1 or that of Figure 2, the apparatus is used by hanging a length of wallpaper (not shown) face down over the boards 11 and 12. Paste, which may be retained in one of the troughs 14 or 15 is then applied to the paper, as the paper is moved over the boards.

Figure 3 shows in detail an exploded view of the apparatus of Figures 1 and 2. Screws 18 are used to connect the boards 11 and 12 to the troughs 13, 14 and 15. In addition, wooden stiffening members 19 may be secured by screws 18 to the edges of the boards 11 and 12 to provide extra rigidity, and also to prevent paste from leaving the pasting surface during application.

The troughs 14 and 15 may be provided with optional end caps 14a, 15a if a trough is to contain paste. Foam pads 20 are provided on the inside surfaces of the boards 11 and 12 to protect the door when the apparatus is used in the configuration of Figure 1.

Turning to Figures 4 and 5, these show an alternative embodiment of the apparatus in kit form. For ease of packaging, the boards 11 and 12 are provided in two parts, 1 lea and 1 lib, and 12a and 12b which are joined by wooden joining members 21 which are secured to the stiffening members 19 to assemble the kit.

Figure 5 shows the kit ready for packaging. In this configuration, the kit can be made to take up minimal space and is thus convenient both for transportation and storage.

The apparatus of Figures 1 to 5 may optionally be provided with an integral paper cutter (not shown) which may be mounted on the apparatus to cut the paper to the desired length. The cutter may take the form of a knife, which may be slideably mounted on the lower end of the pasting surface or on the trough member. The apparatus may also be provided with means (not shown) to retain the paper on the apparatus, such as clips for example. In addition, the apparatus may be provided with integral pasting means (not shown) mounted on the apparatus and arranged in use to deliver paste onto the paper.

The invention provides a versatile apparatus for pasting wallpaper or other material. The apparatus may be mounted on a door or may be free standing according to the space available. The integral paste tray obviates the need for a separate paste bucket and the tray itself also catches any drips of paste from the paper. The apparatus may be provided in different sizes according to the desired use.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its scope.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. Pasting apparatus comprising a support member arranged, in use, to support material to be pasted, the apparatus being arranged, in use, to be mounted on a substantially upright member.

2. Pasting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is arranged, in use, to be mounted on a door.

3. Pasting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the apparatus is arranged, in use, to be mounted over a door leaf.

4. Pasting apparatus according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the apparatus comprises two support members arranged, in use, to extend over opposite respective sides of a door leaf.

5. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the support members are connected at their upper edges in use by connecting means.

6. Pasting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the connecting means comprises a connecting member.

7. Pasting apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the connecting member is flexible, such that the support members are moveable pivotally relative to each other.

8. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one shelf member.

9. Pasting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the or each shelf member comprises a trough.

10. Pasting apparatus according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the or each shelf member is arranged, in use, to support paste.

11. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the or each shelf member is arranged, in use, to support material to be pasted, which material is in the form of a roll.

12. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the or each shelf is arranged, in use, to support pasting implements such as brushes.

13. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 8 to 12, wherein the or each shelf comprises a trough.

14. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 8 to 13, wherein the or each shelf member and the connecting member comprise substantially similar members.

15. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein at least one of the support members comprises a support surface arranged, in use, to support a portion of material to be pasted.

16. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the or each support member comprises portions of board.

17. Pasting apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the or each trough comprises portions of plastic trough.

18. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein there is provided retaining means arranged, in use, to limit the relative movement of the two support members in at least one direction.

19. Pasting apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the retaining means comprises a length of cord.

20. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the apparatus comprises one or more pads arranged between the support members and a door in use.

21. Pasting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one stiffening member arranged, in use, to be attached to the or each support member to maintain rigidity of the support member.

22. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 21, wherein the apparatus includes integral cutting means for cutting the material.

23. Pasting apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the cutting means comprises a knife slidably mounted on the support member or on the shelf member arranged, in use, to cut material on the support member.

24. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the apparatus includes integral pasting means mounted on the apparatus arranged, in use, to apply paste to material to be pasted located on the apparatus.

25. Pasting support apparatus comprising two pasting support members at least one of which is arranged, in use, to support material to be pasted, and at least two support feet arranged, in use, to support the pasting support members in a substantially upright configuration, each pasting support member being attached at one end to one of the support feet and being attached at its other end to a common connection member which connects the two pasting support members.

26. Pasting support apparatus according to claim 25, wherein at least one of the support feet comprises a shelf member.

27. Pasting support apparatus according to claim 25 or 26, comprising a shelf member according to any the preceding claims.

28. Pasting apparatus according to any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the a connection member is according to any of the preceding claims.

29. Pasting apparatus substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

30. A kit of parts which when assembled comprises pasting support apparatus, the kit comprising at least one pasting support member arranged, in use, to support material to be pasted and at least one support foot arranged, in use, to support the pasting support member in a substantially upright configuration.

31. A kit according to claim 30, wherein the kit comprises two pasting support members each having at least one support foot.

32. A kit according to claim 31, wherein the pasting support members are connected by a connecting member.

33. A kit according to any of claims 30 to 32 comprising a connecting member according to any of the preceding claims.

34. A kit according to any of claims 30 to 33 comprising a support foot according to any of the preceding claims.

35. A kit according to any of claims 30 to 34 comprising a pasting support member according to any of the preceding claims.

36. A kit according to any of claims 30 to 35, which when assembled is arranged to be mounted on a door.

37. A kit according to any of claims 30 to 36, wherein the kit when assembled is arranged to be freestanding.

38. A kit of parts substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

39. A method of pasting material, the method comprising supporting the material to be pasted on a pasting support member, which member is substantially upright, and applying the paste to the material.

40. A method according to claim 39, wherein the method includes supporting the material to be pasted on a support member, which support member is mounted on a door.

41. A method according to claim 39 or 40, wherein the method includes supporting paste on a shelf, which shelf is connected to the support member.

42. A method of pasting material substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.