Debris catcher

The debris catcher is a waste receptacle that is adapted for use with a drill. The debris catcher is further adapted for use with a wall. The debris catcher captures and removes the waste generated by a drill when the drill is used to drill a hole in a wall. The debris catcher is a collection bag that is attached to the wall underneath drill site such that debris generated from the drill site will fall into the debris catcher. The debris catcher comprises a collection bag, a first adhesive, a second adhesive, and a plurality of spring loaded clips.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of containers for conveying, packing, or storing materials, more specifically, a sack, a bag, or other container with a suspension means.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The debris catcher is a waste receptacle that is adapted for use with a drill. The debris catcher is further adapted for use with a wall. The debris catcher captures and removes the debris generated by a drill when the drill is used to drill a hole in a wall. The debris catcher is a collection bag that is attached to the wall underneath drill site such that debris generated from the drill site will fall into the debris catcher.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the debris catcher will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the debris catcher in detail, it is to be understood that the debris catcher is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the debris catcher.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The debris catcher100(hereinafter invention) comprises a collection bag101, a first adhesive102, a second adhesive103, and a plurality of spring-loaded clips104. The first adhesive102, the second adhesive103, and the plurality of spring loaded clips104are attached to the collection bag. The invention100is a waste receptacle that is adapted for use with a drill106. The invention100is further adapted for use with a wall107. The invention100captures and removes debris108generated via a drill106when the drill106is used to form a hole in a wall107. The invention100is a collection bag101that is attached to the wall107underneath drilling site such that debris108generated from the drill106will fall into the invention100. The invention100is intended to be disposable.

The collection bag101comprises a first panel111, a second panel112, and a plurality of seams113. The plurality of seams113joins the first panel111and the second panel112.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first panel111is formed from a sheeting material that is roughly formed in the shape of an architectural structure commonly referred to as a keystone. As shown most clearly inFIG. 7A, the first panel111is formed in the shape of a base rectangle114, a first triangle115, and a second triangle116. The first panel111is further defined with a first edge141, a second edge142a third edge143, a fourth edge144, a fifth edge145, a sixth edge146, a seventh edge147, an eighth edge148, a first surface171, and a second surface172. The first triangle115and the second triangle116are attached to opposite edges of the base rectangle114. The first triangle115is a right triangle formed by the sixth edge146and the seventh edge147of the first panel111. The sixth edge146is the hypotenuse of the first triangle115. The second triangle116is a right triangle formed by the fourth edge144and the third edge143of the first panel111. The fourth edge144is the hypotenuse of the second triangle116. The third edge143and the seventh edge147are aligned such that if the third edge143and the seventh edge147were extended they would form a single line. As shown most clearly inFIG. 7A, the first edge141, the second edge142, the eighth edge148and a line drawn from the third edge143to the seventh edge147creates a rectangular sub-section contained within the base rectangle114called the flap rectangle117. The flap rectangle117is discussed in more detail elsewhere in this disclosure.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the second panel112is formed from a sheeting material that is formed in the shape of a rectangle. The sheeting material used in the second panel112is the same as the sheeting material used in the first panel111. As shown inFIG. 7B, the second panel112is further defined with a ninth edge149, a tenth edge150, an eleventh edge151, a twelfth edge152, a third surface173, and a fourth surface174.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of seams113comprises a first seam161, a second seam162, and a third seam163.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, as shown most clearly inFIGS. 8A and 8B, the collection bag101is assembled as described in this paragraph. The first panel111and the second panel112are joined such that the first surface171is proximal to the fourth surface174. The first seam161joins the fourth edge144and the tenth edge150. The second seam162joins the fifth edge145and the eleventh edge151. The third seam163joins the sixth edge146and the twelfth edge152. Potential methods to form the plurality of seams113include, but are not limited to heat bonded seams, ultrasonically bonded seams, or an adhesive seams.

Each of the plurality of spring-loaded clips104is a spring loaded device that is designed to hold the collection bag101open during use. As shown most clearly inFIGS. 4, 7A, and10, each spring loaded clip selected from the plurality of spring-loaded clips104is attached to the first surface171of the first panel111. Each of the plurality of spring-loaded clips104is further defined with a closed position133and an open position134. Maximum torsional energy is stored within each spring-loaded clip selected from the plurality of spring loaded clips104when the selected loaded clip is in the closed position133. When the selected spring loaded clip is released into the open position134, the selected spring loaded clip moves to its relaxed shape, which is configured to hold the collection bag101open during use. Several commercially available devices are suitable for use as the spring-loaded clips contained with the plurality of spring-loaded clips104. One potential design, which is used in the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, is described elsewhere in this disclosure.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, as shown most clearly inFIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, each spring loaded clip selected from the plurality of spring loaded clips104comprises a first arm121, a second arm122, a spring123and a retaining clip124. The first arm121and the second arm122are attached to the spring123. The retaining clip124holds the selected spring-loaded clip in the closed position133.

The spring123is a commercially available torsion spring. The spring123is further defined with a first spring shaft125and a second spring shaft126. In its relaxed shape, as shown most clearly inFIG. 9B, the center axis of the first spring shaft125and the center axis of the second spring shaft126are perpendicular to each other. Maximum torsional energy is stored with the spring123when the center axis of the first spring shaft125is parallel to the center axis of the second spring shaft126.

The first arm121is a first rectangular block structure that is further formed with a first hole127. The first hole127is sized to receive the first spring shaft125. The second arm122is a second rectangular block structure that is further formed with a second hole128. The second hole128is sized to receive the second spring shaft126. When spring123is positioned such that the first arm121and the second arm122are in contact, as shown most clearly inFIG. 9A, any spring loaded clip selected from the plurality of spring loaded clips104will be in the closed position133.

As shown most clearly inFIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, any spring loaded clip selected from the plurality of spring loaded clips104is held in the closed position using the retaining clip124. The retaining clip124is a U shaped structure that is designed to fit over the first arm121and the second arm122when the first arm121is touching the second arm122such that the retaining clip124will hold the selected spring loaded clip in the closed position133. As shown most clearly inFIGS. 9B and 10, when the retaining clip124is removed from the first arm121and the second arm122, the selected spring loaded clip moves to the open position134thereby expanding the collection bag101.

The plurality of spring-loaded clips104further comprises a first spring-loaded clip131and a second spring loaded clip132. As shown most clearly onFIGS. 2, and 7A, the first arm121of the first spring loaded clip131and the second arm122of the first spring loaded clip131are attached to the first surface171of the first panel111such that the first spring loaded clip131will extend the first triangle115at an angle perpendicularly away from the base rectangle114and therefore, as will be explained elsewhere in this disclosure, the wall107. The first spring-loaded clip131is attached to the first panel111using a third adhesive. As shown most clearly onFIGS. 2, 7A, andFIG. 10, the first arm121of the second spring loaded clip132and the second arm122of the second spring loaded clip132are attached to the first surface171of the first panel111such that the second spring loaded clip132will extend the second triangle116at an angle perpendicularly away from the base rectangle114and therefore, as will be explained elsewhere in this disclosure, the wall107. The second spring-loaded clip132is attached to the first panel111using a fourth adhesive135.

The first adhesive102is a commercially available adhesive that is applied to the second surface172of the first panel111. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first adhesive102is a pressure sensitive removable adhesive that is used to attach the collection bag101to the wall107. The first adhesive102further comprises a first protective strip181. The first protective strip181is a silicone treated paper strip that is placed over the first adhesive102to protect the first adhesive102from humidity and dirt.

The second adhesive103is a commercially available adhesive that is applied to the third surface172of the second panel112. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the second adhesive103is a pressure sensitive removable adhesive that is used to seal the collection bag101. The second adhesive103further comprises a second protective strip182. The second protective strip182is a silicone treated paper strip that is placed over the second adhesive103to protect the second adhesive103from humidity and dirt.

To use the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first protective strip181is removed to expose the first adhesive102such that the first adhesive102can attach the second surface172of the flap rectangle section117of the first panel111to the wall107at a position underneath the intended drilling site. The first retaining clip124of the first spring loaded clip131is removed thus allowing the first spring loaded clip131to extend the collection bag101when it relaxes to the open position134. The first retaining clip124of the second spring loaded clip132is removed thus allowing the second spring loaded clip132to extend the collection bag101when it relaxes to the open position134. The invention100is then in a position to collect debris108from the drill's106activity. Once completed, the second protective strip182is removed exposing the second adhesive103. The first surface171of the flap rectangle117is folded over and pressed against the second adhesive103such that the flap rectangle117will seal the debris108within the collection bag101. The invention100is then disposed of normally.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first panel111and the second panel112are formed from plastic sheeting. Each of the plurality of seams113is a heat-bonded seam. The first arm121, the second arm122, and the retaining clip124of each of the plurality of spring loaded clips104is formed from molded plastic. The spring123is a commercially available torsion spring. The first adhesive102and the second adhesive103are commercially available rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive. The third adhesive and the fourth adhesive135comprise a cyanoacrylate based adhesive.

A second potential embodiment of the disclosure is a simplified version of the first potential embodiment of the disclosure. In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first panel111and the second panel112are formed from paper. A paper weight equivalent of 20 pound bond is recommended and a paper weight equivalent of 28 pound bond is preferred. The first panel111and the second panel112are sealed together using a cyanoacrylate based adhesive. In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the first adhesive is removed. To use the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the second protective strip182is removed and the second adhesive103is applied to the wall107. In this scenario, as shown most clearly inFIG. 6, the flap rectangle117acts as a barrier that guides and contains drill106waste108into the chamber bag101. When work is completed, the flap rectangle117is folded directly onto the second adhesive103.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Adhesive: As used in this disclosure, an adhesive is a chemical substance that can be used to adhere two or more objects to each other. Types of adhesives include, but are not limited to, epoxies, polyurethanes, polyimides, or cyanoacrylates, silicone, or latex based adhesives.

Bag: As used in this disclosure, a bag is a container made of a flexible material. The bag has a single opening, which allows the bag to receive the items to be contained.

Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or cone like structure. When the center axes of two-cylinder or like structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two-cylinder like structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset.

Cylinder: As used in this disclosure, a cylinder is a geometric structure defined by two identical flat and parallel ends, also commonly referred to as bases, which are circular in shape and connected with a single curved surface, referred to in this disclosure as the face. The cross section of the cylinder remains the same from one end to another. The axis of the cylinder is formed by the straight line that connects the center of each of the two identical flat and parallel ends of the cylinder. In this disclosure, the term cylinder specifically means a right cylinder, which is defined as a cylinder wherein the curved surface perpendicularly intersects with the two identical flat and parallel ends.

Relaxed Shape: As used in this disclosure, a structure is considered to be in its relaxed state when no shear, strain, or torsional forces are being applied to the structure.

Removable Adhesive: As used in this disclosure, a removable adhesive is an commercially available adhesive that is designed with a lower tack, or stickiness, such that a first object is attached to a second object with a removable adhesive the first object can be readily removed in a manner that ideally, though not necessarily practically, leaves behind no adhesive residue on the second object. A repositionable adhesive is a subset of removable adhesives that are intended to allow the first object to be reattached to a third object or the second object in the initial or a different position. Within this disclosure, a removable adhesive is assumed to include repositionable adhesives.

Seam: As used in this disclosure, a seam is a joining of: 1) a first textile to a second textile; 2) a first sheeting to a second sheeting; or, 3) a first textile to a first sheeting.

Sheeting: As used in this disclosure, sheeting is a material, such as cloth, plastic, or paper, in the form of a thin flexible layer or layers.

Silicone: As used in this disclosure, silicone is a substance formed from silicon (Si) and oxygen (O) that forms the backbone of polymer type chains similar to polymers that are formed by carbon.

Spring: As used in this disclosure, a spring is a device that is used to store mechanical energy. This mechanical energy will often be stored by: 1) deforming an elastomeric material that is used to make the device; 2) the application of a torque to a rigid structure; or 3) a combination of the previous two items.

Strip: As used in this disclosure, the term describes a long and narrow object of uniform thickness that appears thin relative to the length of the object. Strips are often rectangular in shape.

Torsion Spring: As used in this disclosure, a torsion spring is a mechanical device that stores mechanical energy through an opposing torque when the mechanical device is twisted. The torsion spring will return to its original position when the twisting force is removed.