US-12618250-B2 - Temporary protective wall partition barrier system for use during construction and demolition

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Abstract

The invention disclosed herein also provides a temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, wall members, noggings, ceiling joists, and in some embodiments, horizontal floor panels positioned perpendicularly at a lower boundary of the vertical wall panel, a temporary protection system for a stair, and free-standing tunnel modules. Each wall member includes one vertical wall panels secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition. Wall members are comprised of vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary. The outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud. Each vertically adjustable stud member is connectable to a neighboring stud member by the noggings. Each outward cantilever is connectable to a neighboring outward cantilever by ceiling joists.

Inventors

Simon Wells

Assignees

Simon Wells

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20231208

Claims (20)

1 . A temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, comprising: a plurality of wall members; each wall member in said plurality of wall members includes at least one vertical wall panel secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition; said plurality of wall members is comprised of a plurality of said vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary, wherein said outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud member in a direction opposite of a side on which said at least one vertical wall panel is secured to; a plurality of noggings; each vertically adjustable stud member in said plurality of vertically adjustable stud members is connectable to a neighboring stud member by said plurality of noggings; and at least one ceiling joist; each outward cantilever in said plurality of vertically adjustable stud members is connectable to a neighboring outward cantilever by said at least one ceiling joist.
2 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: at least one horizontal ceiling panel secured to an exterior ceiling area of said plurality of wall members.
3 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: at least one horizontal floor panel positioned perpendicularly at a lower boundary of said at least one vertical wall panel.
4 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: each said outward cantilever includes at least one vertical notch with an upper opening; each said ceiling joist includes a vertical notch at each distal end, wherein each vertical notch has a lower opening; and said at least one vertical notch of each of said outward cantilever is configured for complemental engagement with said vertical notch in said ceiling joist, whereby each vertically adjustable stud member is connectable to said neighboring stud member when each of said lower openings of said vertical notches of said ceiling joist are slid down complemental notches with upper openings of said outward cantilever.
5 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: each said vertically adjustable stud member includes at least one horizontal notch with an outer opening; each said nogging includes a horizontal notch at each distal end, wherein each notch has an inner opening; and said at least one horizontal notch of each of said vertically adjustable stud members is configured for complemental engagement with said horizontal notch in said nogging, whereby each vertically adjustable stud member is connectable to said neighboring stud member when each of said inner openings of said horizontal notches of said noggings are slid into complemental horizontal notches with outer openings of said vertically adjustable stud members.
6 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: an adhesive seal element applied between seams of individual components of the temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, wherein said individual components include at least two components in the group comprising: said at least one vertical wall panel; at least one ceiling panel; at least one horizontal floor panel; a pre-existing ceiling; a pre-existing wall; a pre-existing floor; and wherein said adhesive seal element is an adhesive tape.
7 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , wherein a geometry of each nogging is identical to a geometry of each ceiling joists to provide for simplicity and interchangeability.
8 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of said vertically adjustable stud members includes: a vertical lower stud; and an independent and adjustably coupled vertical upper stud with said outward cantilever.
9 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , further comprising: a door assembly including a panel comprised of a flexible plastic shroud forming a door body; a zipper opening integrated within said flexible plastic shroud; and a zipper mechanism operatively associated with the zipper opening of the door body, wherein the zipper mechanism is adapted to move along a defined path between a first edge and a second edge, and wherein said zipper mechanism provides selective access through the door assembly.
10 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , wherein ceiling panels, said wall panels, and floor panels are constructed of a corrugated or fluted material thereby configuring said ceiling panels, said wall panels, and said floor panels for cushion against impacting objects.
11 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 10 , wherein the corrugated or fluted material is a fluted plastic sheet.
12 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 1 , wherein said ceiling joists, said noggings, and said vertically adjustable stud members are constructed of a corrugated or fluted material thereby configuring said ceiling joists, said noggings, and said vertically adjustable stud members for cushion against impacting objects and structural strength.
13 . The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 12 , wherein the corrugated or fluted material is a fluted plastic sheet.
14 . A system of temporary protective containment for use during construction and demolition, comprising: a plurality of wall members; each wall member in said plurality of wall members includes at least one vertical wall panel secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition; said plurality of wall members is comprised of a plurality of said vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary, wherein said outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud member in a direction opposite of a side on which said at least one vertical wall panel is secured to; each vertically adjustable stud member in said plurality of vertically adjustable stud members is connectable to a neighboring stud member by a plurality of noggings; each outward cantilever in said plurality of vertically adjustable stud members is connectable to a neighboring outward cantilever by at least one ceiling joist; at least one horizontal floor panel positioned perpendicularly at a lower boundary of said at least one vertical wall panel; at least one free-standing tunnel module, comprising a plurality of frame members, at least one tunnel wall panel secured to an exterior wall area of the frame members, at least one tunnel ceiling panel secured to an exterior ceiling area of the frame members and at least one tunnel floor panel defining a tunnel floor surface, wherein said at least one tunnel ceiling panel and said at least one tunnel floor panel horizontally enclose said tunnel module and said at least one tunnel wall panel vertically encloses said tunnel module; and a temporary stair protection system configured to provide a protective barrier for a stairwell enclosed by said tunnel module, said stair protection system comprising at least one temporary stair tread cover, at least one temporary stair riser protector and at least a pair of stair anchors.
15 . The system of temporary protective containment for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 14 , wherein the temporary stair protection system further comprises: said at least one temporary stair tread cover constructed of fluted plastic; said at least one temporary stair riser protector, having a vertically oriented main body with two fold lines running parallel to a width of the main body, wherein once folded, a top folded flap horizontally extends away from the main body, and a bottom folded flap horizontally extends away from the main body in a direction opposite of a direction of the top folded flap, thereby creating an overlap between said top folded flap and an upper stair tread cover of said at least one stair tread cover and an overlap between said bottom folded flap and a lower stair tread cover of said at least one stair tread cover; and said at least a pair of stair anchors configured to directionally secure the stair tread cover, wherein each stair anchor in said pair of stair anchors includes a vertical main body with a horizontal fold line, wherein once folded, a bottom folded flap horizontally extends away from the main body and overlaps said stair tread cover.
16 . The system of temporary protective containment for use during construction and demolition, as recited in claim 14 , wherein the at least one free-standing tunnel module further comprises: said plurality of frame members including at least a first frame member and at least a second frame member, wherein each frame member in said plurality of frame members is a unitary frame element comprising a pair of opposing studs and integrated top plate connecting said pair of opposing studs at an upper integration point; a plurality of first noggings connecting a first stud of said pair of opposing studs of said first frame member in said plurality of frame members with a first stud of said pair of opposing studs of said second frame member in said plurality of frame members, and a plurality of second noggings connecting a second stud of said pair of opposing studs of said first frame member in said plurality of frame members with a second stud of said pair of opposing studs of said second frame member in said plurality of frame members, thereby forming said at least one free- standing tunnel module; and a plurality of ceiling joists connecting said top plate of each of said first frame members to a top plate of each of said second frame members, thereby securing said at least one free- standing tunnel module.
17 . The temporary protective structural system, as recited in claim 14 , wherein a geometry of each nogging is identical to a geometry of each ceiling joists to provide for simplicity and interchangeability.
18 . The temporary protective structural system, as recited in claim 14 , wherein an adhesive tape seals seams between panels, including seams existing between one or more of said ceiling panels, said wall panels, and said floor panels when multiple panels are incorporated, and said tape seals seams between said free-standing tunnel modules when multiple free-standing tunnel modules are incorporated.
19 . The temporary protective structural system, as recited in claim 14 , wherein said ceiling panels, said wall panels, and said floor panels are constructed of a corrugated or fluted material thereby configuring said ceiling panels, said wall panels, and said floor panels for cushion against impacting objects.
20 . The temporary protective structural system, as recited in claim 19 , wherein the corrugated or fluted material is a fluted plastic sheet.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 18/238,106, which is a divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 18/138,052, entitled: “A System and Method for a Temporary Protective Barrier for Floors and Stairs During Construction and Demolition”, which is a continuation in part of co-pending application Ser. No. 18/105,814, entitled: “System and Method for a Temporary Protective Structure for Use in Construction and Demolition”, filed Feb. 4, 2023, all of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates temporary structures used in construction and demolition. BACKGROUND When the interiors high-end rooms are being refitted, not all surfaces and interiors are demolished. Because these remaining high-end fixtures and surfaces are vulnerable to damage from debris and loose articles from demolition, it is important to include protections against such damage. In general construction and building practices include scaffolding and plastic tarps, typically duct taped together to contain dust. However, this setup does not protect flooring, walls, stairs, and other surfaces from heavier debris, and damage can occur if something is dropped. Typically, builders may include cardboard squares on the floor, however these squares can slide and scrape the floors they're intended to protect. In addition, when leaving these protected areas, there is typically no protection for rooms being left unaltered. That is, the scaffolding, tarps, and cardboard only exist in the construction area. When the interiors of these high-end rooms of yachts, crafts, buildings, homes, and the like are being refitted, the rooms being demolished and remodeled are typically nestled down a maze of corridors and stairways. My previous inventions disclosed a system to handle these situations. However, when renovating larger spaces, the tunnel systems disclosed in my previous applications are too small to be effective. Thus, a need exists in the market for a temporary protective barrier that is configurable to protect unaltered areas of a structure under renovation and provide enhanced protection for the surfaces outside the barrier so that damage does not occur, as well as partition larger rooms for partial areas of construction. My previously filed U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/105,814, entitled “A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION” disclosed a system and method of a temporary protective structural system that focused on the overall system employed. That system includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members define a pair of opposing studs and integrated top plate. The system also includes noggings connecting the studs. Ceiling joists are also included. The combination creates at least one free-standing tunnel module. Vertical wall panels are secured to the exteriors of the free-standing tunnel modules, thereby vertically enclosing the free-standing tunnel modules. Horizontal ceiling panels are secured to an exterior ceiling area of the tunnel modules. Horizontal floor panels provide a protective surface for the floor. When constructed, the combination of elements and tunnel modules create a protective barrier for sensitive surfaces in a construction zone. My previously filed U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/138,052, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/238,106, disclose a temporary protective system and method that introduces a floor covering and stair protection system, as well as the method of use and combination with the temporary tunnel system. However, more consideration needs to be given to a wall partition systems that may be easily applied to larger rooms where only a particular area is being worked. The disclosure herein provides the solution for this problem in an easily executable configuration. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention disclosed herein provides a temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition. The temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition comprises a plurality of wall members. Each wall member in the plurality of wall members includes at least one vertical wall panel secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition. The plurality of wall members is comprised of a plurality of the vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary, wherein the outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud member in a direction opposite of a side on which the at least one vertical wall panel is secured to. The system also includes a plurality of noggins. Each vertically adjustable stud member in the plurality of vertically adjustable stud members is connectable to a neighboring stud member by the plurality of noggings. The system furt