Sheet Application Apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a wrapping apparatus for a structure configured to deliver a rolled material in a safe and efficient manner. The apparatus includes a crossbar configured to roll along the top surface of a wall, a roll retention member depending in a generally downward direction from the crossbar to hold a roll of material, and a retention member depending in a generally downward direction to secure the apparatus to the wall. The apparatus is configured to roll along the top surface of a wall and to move around corners of the structure.

1 . A rolled material delivery apparatus comprising:
 (a) a top bar, the top bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the top bar is configured for association with the top surface of a wall of a structure;   (b) a roll retention member, the roll retention member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the roll retention member is associated with the first end of the top bar;   (c) a roll support, the roll support being associated with the first end of the roll retention member, wherein the roll support is configured to secure a roll of material placed over the roll retention member; and   (d) a retention member, the retention member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the retention member is coupled with the second end of the top bar.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the top bar includes at least one bearing configured to facilitate movement of the apparatus along the wall. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the top bar includes a plurality of bearings. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the length of the roll retention member is adjustable. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the roll retention member is telescoping. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the retention member is rotatable relative to the top bar to rotate from a position that secures the apparatus to the wall to a position that releases the apparatus from the wall. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the top bar is adjustable to accommodate different widths of a wall. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the top bar is adjustable between standard widths. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the top bar includes a plurality of pre-set widths selectable by a user. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the roll support is threadedly engaged with the first end of the roll retention member such that the roll support may be detached to add and remove rolls of material from the roll retention member. 
   
   
       11 . A method for wrapping a structure comprising the steps of:
 providing an apparatus comprising;
 (a) a top bar, the top bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the top bar is configured for association with the top surface of a wall of a structure; 
 (b) a roll retention member, the roll retention member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the roll retention member is associated with the first end of the top bar; 
 (c) a roll support, the roll support being associated with the first end of the roll retention member, wherein the roll support is configured to secure a roll of material placed over the roll retention member; and 
 (d) a retention member, the retention member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the retention member is coupled with the second end of the top bar; 
   selecting a wall of a structure about which a rolled material is to be wrapped;   sizing the top bar of the apparatus to fit a top surface of the wall;   placing a roll of material over the roll retention member;   securing the roll of material over the roll retention member by attaching the roll support;   securing the retention member such that that apparatus is secured to the wall; and   moving the apparatus along the wall to deliver the rolled material.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the stop of sizing the top bar comprises manually adjusting the operable length of the top bar. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the rolled material is a wrapping material selected from the group consisting of paper, polymer, insulation, plastic, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the top bar further comprises at least one bearing. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the step of securing the retention member comprises rotating the retention member relative to the top bar to secure the apparatus to the wall. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of adjusting the length of the roll retention member to accommodate the rolled material. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the step of adjusting the length of the roll retention member comprises telescoping the roll retention member. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the roll support is threadedly engaged with the roll retention member. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of positioning the roll retention member and the retention member such that they depend in a generally downward direction from the top bar. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of moving the apparatus around a corner of the wall, wherein the step of moving the apparatus around a corner of the wall comprises;
 moving the apparatus adjacent the corner of the wall;   rotating the retention member from a position depending generally downward from the top bar to a horizontal position;   moving the apparatus around the corner;   rotating the retention member from the horizontal position to the position depending generally downward, wherein the top bar of the apparatus maintains contact with the top surface of the wall.