Parasol and method for repairing a hole

Abstract

A method of patching a hole in a wall includes the steps of placing a support on a reverse side of the wall. The support is free floating. Next, a repair compound is applied over the support.

1 . A method of patching a hole in a wall, comprising the steps of: 
 a) placing an integrated support on a reverse side of the wall, wherein the support is free floating; and    b) applying a repair compound over the support.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein step (a) further includes the steps of: 
 a1) inserting a support apparatus into the hole;    a2) expanding the support apparatus to form a backing on the reverse side of the wall.    
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein step (a2) further includes the steps of: 
 i) holding an arm of the support apparatus;    ii) pushing an actuating device to expand a plurality of appendages;    II) pulling the plurality of appendages snuggly against the reverse side of the wall.    
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , further including the steps of: 
 c) allowing the repair compound to cure to form a cured surface;    d) sanding the cured surface.    
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , further including the step of: 
 c) applying a finishing to the hole.    
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , further including the steps of: 
 c) allowing the repair compound to cure to form a cured surface;    d) removing a protruding portion of an arm of the support;    e) applying a finish to the cured surface.    
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein step (e) further includes the steps of: 
 e1) applying a finish coating over the cured surface;    e2) preparing the finish coating to form a matching surface.    
   
   
       8 . A repair kit for a wall, comprising: 
 an integrated support apparatus that forms a backing on a reverse side of the wall, wherein the support is free floating; and    a repair compound.    
   
   
       9 . The repair kit of  claim 8 , further including a set of instructions and a shaping tool.  
   
   
       10 . The repair kit of  claim 9 , wherein the support apparatus is expandable.  
   
   
       11 . The repair kit of  claim 8 , wherein the repair compound is a dry wall patch compound.  
   
   
       12 . The repair kit of  claim 8 , wherein the repair compound is an automotive repair material.  
   
   
       13 . The repair kit of  claim 8 , wherein the repair compound includes a first portion for filling the hole and a second portion for finishing a surface.  
   
   
       14 . The repair kit of  claim 8 , wherein the support apparatus comprises: 
 an arm;    a plurality of appendages attached to the arm;    an actuating device attached to the plurality of appendages and sliding over the arm;    a webbing between the plurality of appendages.    
   
   
       15 . A parasol comprising: 
 a cover;    a plurality of appendages attached to the cover; and    an activation mechanism coupled to the plurality of appendages having at least two legs.    
   
   
       16 . The parasol of  claim 15 , wherein the activation mechanism has a pair of legs that are separable.  
   
   
       17 . The parasol of  claim 15 , wherein the at least two legs are deformable.  
   
   
       18 . The parasol of  claim 15 , wherein the at least two legs are formed by a loop.  
   
   
       19 . The parasol of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of appendages are attached to a gift bow.  
   
   
       20 . The parasol of  claim 15 , wherein the pair of legs are made of wire.