Drop cloth for ceiling fixture
View Patent ↗A drop cloth is configured to wrap around an enclose a ceiling-mounted light fixture with an attached fan. The drop cloth has a plurality of seams that are capable of being selectively closed to accommodate different sizes of fans and motors and light fixtures via a removable fastener. A cinching cord is disposed at the bottom.
1. A drop cloth, comprising:
an upper section having an open tubular design, the upper section is placed around an upper escutcheon plate of a ceiling fan or a chandelier and the upper escutcheon plate is abutted to a ceiling surface;
a lower section having an open tubular design, the upper section is placed atop the lower section;
a first side seam disposed in a vertical fashion on both the upper section and the lower section;
a first fastener securing the upper section and the lower section together in a closed position;
an upper interior edge disposed on top of the upper section;
a drawstring closure disposed around a lower edge of the lower section;
an extension cover having a top flare section, a middle tube cover, and a bottom flare section;
a strap having a second fastener, the strap allowing the upper interior edge to be tightened along a cinch loop and secured on itself to eliminate a need for other attachment; and
an attachment means securing the lower edge of the lower section, the attachment means is looped upward and is forming a sleeve in which a drawstring is routed.
2. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , further comprising a rubber flange that is attached to the upper section and is secured against the upper escutcheon plate by friction fit, thus forming a masked-off paint edge on the ceiling surface.
3. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , further comprising a neoprene flange that is attached to the upper section and is secured against the upper escutcheon plate by friction fit, thus forming a masked-off paint edge on the ceiling surface.
4. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the upper section is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a lightweight painter grade canvas drop cloth, a piece of plastic sheeting, or a piece of Tyvek® sheeting.
5. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the lower section is placed around a fan motor housing and blades of the ceiling fan.
6. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the upper section and the lower section have an overall envelope shape to accommodate covering the ceiling fan or the chandelier.
7. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the upper section is smaller than the lower section.
8. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the lower section is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a lightweight painter grade canvas drop cloth, a piece of plastic sheeting, or a piece of Tyvek® sheeting.
9. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the first side seam secures the drop cloth in place while the drawstring closure is pulled tight.
10. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the first fastener is a hook and loop fastener.
11. The drop cloth, according to claim 10 , wherein the hook and loop fastener allows the drop cloth to be opened when placed around the ceiling fan and also when removing the drop cloth.
12. The drop cloth, according to claim 10 , wherein the hook and loop fastener allows the drop cloth to be opened when placed around the chandelier and also when removing the drop cloth.
13. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the drawstring closure is completely closed to prevent any airborne propelled paint droplets from spray painting depositing onto the drop cloth.
14. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein complete closure of the drawstring closure is unnecessary during brush painting or roller painting as gravity will prevent errant paint droplets from depositing onto the drop cloth.
15. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the top flare section attaches to the upper escutcheon plate.
16. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom flare section mates with the upper section allowing for a paint proof covering with the drop cloth covering the ceiling fan or the chandelier.
17. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the extension cover is provided with a second side seam to allow for easy application and removal.
18. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the strap is made of Nylon.
19. The drop cloth, according to claim 1 , wherein the second fastener is a hook and loop type of fastener.