Method and apparatus for coating panels in an upright position

Abstract

A method and brace are provided for stabilizing generally planar objects in an upright position. The brace comprises an elongated cross member and a plurality of projections. The elongated cross member has a first end, an opposed second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plurality of projections are located on the lower surface of the elongated cross member and at least one of the plurality of projections is located adjacent to the each opposing end of the cross member. Each one of the plurality of projections extends downwardly from the lower surface of the cross member and is shaped to pierce a top edge of a generally planar object and prevent rotation of the brace relative to the generally planar object.

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       8 . A method for stabilizing a plurality of generally planar objects in upright positions comprising: 
 positioning at least two generally planar objects, each object including a top edge, adjacent to each other in an upright position and non-co-planar relative to each other;    positioning a brace upon the top edges of said at least two generally planar objects, said brace comprising: 
 an elongated cross member having a first end, an opposed second end, an upper surface and a lower surface; and  
 a plurality of projections, said plurality of projections being located on the said lower surface of said elongated cross member, at least one of said plurality of projections being located adjacent to said first end and at least one of said plurality of projections being located adjacent to said opposed second end, each one of said plurality of projections extending downwardly from said lower surface and shaped to pierce a top edge of a generally planar object and prevent rotation of said brace relative to said generally planar object; and  
   securing said brace to said two generally planar objects by piercing at least one of said projections located adjacent to said first end of said cross member into said top edge of one of said at least two generally planar objects and piercing at least one of said projections located adjacent to said opposed second end of said cross member into said top edge of a second of said at least two generally planar objects.    
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said two generally planar objects are selected from a group comprising doors, windows, shutters, and blinds.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said brace is secured by hammering into said two generally planar objects.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said brace is integrally formed from a single piece of material.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said plurality of projections are attached to said elongated cross member.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 8  wherein at least one of said projections is triangular.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 8  wherein at least one of said projections is trapezoidal.