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US-20260125915-A1 - Techniques for Screen and Spline Replacement

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Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate to techniques for spline and screen replacement. An example tool can include a handle. The tool can further include a body connected to the handle, the body including a curved first edge having a first tip at a first end, the first tip defined by the curved first edge and a second edge of the body, a third edge extending from the second edge to the handle, a second tip at a second end of the body, the second tip defined by the first edge and a fourth edge, and a fifth edge extending from the fourth edge to the handle.

Inventors

  • Adam DeBard

Assignees

  • Adam DeBard

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20250710

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A device for window screen replacement, the device comprising: a handle; and a body connected to the handle, the body comprising: a curved first edge having a first tip at a first end of the body, the first tip defined by the curved first edge and a second edge of the body, the curved first edge sized to fit in a groove of a window frame; a third edge extending from the second edge to the handle; a second tip at a second end of the body, the second tip defined by the curved first edge and a fourth edge; and a fifth edge extending from the fourth edge to the handle, wherein the second edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the fourth edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming an acute angle or a right angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming an acute angle or a right angle.
  2. 2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the curved first edge comprises a channel extending inward into the body.
  3. 3 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the channel has a curved surface profile complimenting a spline surface profile.
  4. 4 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the channel has a straight surface profile complimenting a spline surface profile.
  5. 5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming the acute angle.
  6. 6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the curved first edge is defined by a first radius, and wherein the third edge is defined by a second radius that is less than the first radius.
  7. 7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle has cylindrical structure, and wherein the body is partially inserted into the handle, wherein the handle is connected to the body at an opposite end than the curved first edge.
  8. 8 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the first tip is defined by the first edge and the second edge forming the acute angle.
  9. 9 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the third edge has a curved surface profile.
  10. 10 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the third edge has a straight surface profile.
  11. 11 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a first flat face and a second flat face opposite the first flat face.
  12. 12 . A device for window screen replacement, the device comprising: a body comprising: a curved first edge having a first tip at a first end of the body, the first tip defined by the curved first edge and a second edge of the body, the curved first edge sized to fit in a groove of a window frame; a third edge extending from the second edge, the curved first edge defined by a first radius, and the third edge defined by a second radius that is less than the first radius; and a second tip at a second end of the body, the second tip defined by the first edge and a fourth edge, wherein the second edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the fourth edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming an acute angle or a right angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming an acute angle or a right angle.
  13. 13 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming the acute angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming the acute angle.
  14. 14 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the device further comprises: a handle connected to the body.
  15. 15 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming the acute angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming the right angle.
  16. 16 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the curved first edge comprises a channel extending inward into the body, and wherein the channel has a curved surface profile or a straight surface profile.
  17. 17 . A method for fabricating a screen replacement tool, the method comprising: fabricating a body to include: a curved first edge have a first tip at a first end, the first tip defined by the curved first edge and a second edge forming an acute angle; a third edge extending away from the second edge, the curved first edge defined by a first radius, and the third edge defined by a second radius that is less than the first radius; and a second tip at a second end of the body, the second tip defined by the curved first edge and a fourth edge, wherein the second edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the fourth edge has a straight surface profile, wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming an acute angle or a right angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming an acute angle or a right angle.
  18. 18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the first tip is defined by the curved first edge and the second edge forming the acute angle, and wherein the second tip is defined by the curved first edge and the fourth edge forming the acute angle.
  19. 19 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the method further comprises: determining a spline surface profile; and forming a channel along the curved first edge to have a surface profile that compliments the spline surface profile.
  20. 20 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the method further comprises: fabricating a handle; and connecting the handle to the body.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 18/936,862, filed Nov. 4, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND A window can include a screen and a spline for assisting with ventilation and keeping insects out of an enclosure, such as a home or office. A window screen can allow air to pass through a window frame while preventing insects from entering the enclosure. A spline can include a strip of flexible material that can be used to secure the window screen into a groove of the window frame. It can be desirable for improved techniques for replacement of a window screen and spline for a window frame. BRIEF SUMMARY The embodiments herein address the issues in window screen and/or spline replacement by providing techniques for pressing a spline into the groove of a window frame to secure a window screen. In some embodiments, a screen and spline replacement tool can include a hand-held tool with a handle connected to a body. The body can include an edge that is generally curved. The curved edge can include two edge tips at each end of the curve. The edge provides a contact area for pressing down on the spline, and the edge tips can be used to press the spline at the corners. Furthermore, the herein described tool can press the spline into the groove using a rocking motion, rather than the roller motion of the conventional spline roller tool. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an illustration of an example screen and spline tool, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 2 is an illustration of an example screen and spline tool, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional illustration of an example screen and spline tool, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 4 is an illustration of a screen and spline tool rocking motion, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 5 is an illustration of an example screen and spline tool at a window frame angle, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 6 is an example process for fabricating a screen and spline tool, according to one or more embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The following description, various embodiments will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the embodiment being described. From time to time, a window screen and/or a spline may need to be replaced. The general replacement process can include removing the spline from a window frame groove. The spline can be a flexible material, such as rubber vinyl, and the like. It can be important to carefully remove the spline as not to damage the window frame. Once the spline has been removed, the window screen can be removed. The window frame can be cleaned to remove any debris, and a new window screen can be placed on the window, where the border of the window screen can overlap a groove of the window frame. The spline can be placed on top of the window screen above the groove. The spline can then be pressed into the groove to secure the window screen onto the window frame. For example, the groove can have a shape (e.g., rectangular, circular, or other shape), and the spline can be laid out on top of the window screen to have a rectangular shape that corresponds to the groove's shape. Beginning at one point, the spline can be pressed down into the groove, and continue to be pressed down into the groove along groove until the entire spline is pressed down into the groove to secure the window screen. In many instances, a conventional spline roller tool can be used to process the spline into the groove. Many conventional spline roller tools resemble pizza cutting rollers with a movable roller. One issues for the conventional spline roller tool is that motion required to press the conventional spline roller tool into the spline can require positioning the tool at an odd angle. Furthermore, at this odd angle, the rolling motion of the tool can be difficult to control, and the tool can easily roll out of the groove. Another issue can be that the conventional spline roller cannot adequately press a spline into a corner based on the amount of available space in a groove corner. The embodiments herein address the above-referenced issues by providing techniques for pressing a spline into the groove of a window frame to secure a window screen. In some embodiments, a screen and spline replacement tool can include a hand-held tool with a handle connected to a body. The body can include an edge that is generally curved. The curved edge can include two edge tips at each end of the curve. The edge provides a contact area for pressing down on the spline, and the edge tips