Adjustable hole cover
OwnerMichael Hartmaninventor
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Abstract
An Adjustable Hole Cover. One size of hole cover will accommodate a wide variety of hole diameters, and fit snugly. The device is made from a lightweight, yet durable material. A version having a cap with an internal metal core is also available. The cover costs less than prior plugs by incorporating a durable cap element to which a low-cost stem is attached. The stem is selected from a group of different-sized stems made from a low-cost material, such as wood.
Claims10
A method for plugging holes of disparate diameters in a thick substrate having a top surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- selecting a first hole having a first diameter;
- creating a first hole plug for insertion into said first hole, said creating comprising:
- obtaining a first cap element defined by a diameter that is greater than said first diameter, a top surface and an opposing bottom surface;
- obtaining a first block defined by a width that is greater than or equal to said first diameter;
- cutting said first block so that said width is less than said first diameter;
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- attaching said first block to said cap element;
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- inserting said first hole plug into said first hole, whereby said first block is inserted into said first hole and said cap element covers said first hole such that said bottom surface is resting atop said top surface of said substrate;
- selecting a second hole having a second diameter, said second diameter being larger or smaller than said first diameter;
- removing said first hole plug from said first hole;
- detaching said first block from said first cap element obtaining a second block defined by a width that is greater than or equal to said second diameter;
- cutting said second block so that said width is less than said second diameter;
- attaching said second block to said first cap element to create a second hole plug;
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- inserting said second hole plug into said second hole, whereby said second block is inserted into said second hole and said first cap element covers said first hole such that said bottom surface is resting atop said top surface of said substrate.
A method for plugging a hole in a thick substrate having a top surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- selecting a first hole having a first diameter;
- creating a first hole plug for insertion into said first hole, said creating comprising:
- obtaining a cap element defined by a diameter that is greater than said first diameter, a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, said cap element defines an outer shell of vinyl, rubber or plastic;
- obtaining a group of two or more wood blocks, wherein each of said blocks in said group defines a diameter that is less than said cap element diameter, and at least two of said blocks in said group have different diameters relative to one another;
- obtaining a first block, said first block selected from said group of two or more wood blocks;
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- attaching said first block to said cap element;
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- inserting said first hole plug into said first hole, whereby said first block is inserted into said first hole and said cap element covers said first hole such that said bottom surface is resting atop said top surface of said substrate.
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