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US 6,634,390 B2Granted
Insulation cover
OwnerPeter R. Tothinventor
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Abstract
A removable/reusable insulating cover includes an insulating material, a flexible and puncture resistant coating, a flap which is an extension of the coating and a hinge which is an integral part of the coating. The system provides a flexible yet durable insulation cover, which may be removed and reused.
Claims13
An insulation cover for a structure, comprising:
- a first segment of insulation having an exterior surface;
- a second segment of insulation having an exterior surface and the second segment of insulation abutting the first segment of insulation;
- sprayed on coating material covering the first segment of insulation and the second segment of insulation, the coating material forming a living hinge that forms a bridge between the exterior surfaces of the first segment and second segment;
- and
- a fastener attached to the first segment of insulation and attachable to the second segment of insulation for removably securing the insulation to a structure to be insulated.
2 more elements
A method of insulating a structure, comprising the steps of:
- creating a hinge between a first segment of insulation and a second segment of insulation by (1) applying a strip of tape to form a bridge between the first segment of insulation and the second segment of insulation and (2) coating the strip of tape with coating material;
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- fastening the first segment of insulation and the second segment of insulation around a structure to be insulated with a fastener.
A method of creating an insulation cover for a structure, the method comprising the steps of:
- creating a hinge between a first segment of insulation and a second segment of insulation by (1) applying a strip of tape to fonn a bridge between the first segment of insulation and the second segment of insulation and (2) coating the strip of tape with coating material;
- and
- providing a fastener for securing the first segment of insulation and the second segment of insulation around a structure to be insulated with a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.