Patents Assigned to J.P. Walls, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5311717
    Abstract: A wall formed from square edge predecorated wallboards and the method of constructing a seamless wall from square edge predecorated wallboards comprising folding the edge flaps of two abutting square edge wallboards away from the joint, cutting a groove along the length of the joint formed by the square edged abutting wallboards, adhering a joint strip comprising a rib which fits within the groove and a support strip therefor which extends laterally over the uncovered portion of each gypsum board adjacent to the joint, and double-cutting and adhering the edge flaps of the wallboards to the joint strip so as to form a seamless appearing joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: J.P. Walls, Inc.
    Inventors: Patty L. Yount, Jacob E. Fisher, Jr.