Wallboard edge clip apparatus

Abstract

The wallboard edge clip apparatus provides for the edges of two adjoining collinear wallboards to be joined, without regard to stud location, thereby saving labor and material expense in wallboard use. Where previously wallboard had to be cut to align with a stud or the like, then fastened to the stud or other backing, the present apparatus allows for wallboard length retention, even though no stud or other backing material is immediately present. An adjoining wallboard is then joined immediately adjacent to the first. The apparatus requires no removable devices in installation and does not execute immediate bonding with wallboard. Rather, the apparatus is positioned as needed, whether in wallboard positioned vertically, horizontally, or at an angle, then fastened with existing wallboard fasteners as desired. The apparatus does not require removal after wallboard installation, another time saving feature.

1 . A wallboard edge clip apparatus comprising:
 a top spaced apart from a bottom, a first end spaced apart from a second end, a rectangular front spaced apart from a rectangular rear, the rectangular front and rectangular rear spaced apart differently on the first end and the second end with a first end first separation between the rectangular front and rectangular rear differing by about 0.08 inch less than a second end second separation;   a separator disposed centrally and vertically between the front and the rear;   a plurality of spaced apart small orifices disposed in the front;   a plurality of spaced apart small orifices disposed in the rear;   a plurality of spaced apart larger orifices disposed in the front between the small orifices;   a rounded corner disposed on each of the top and bottom first ends and second ends of the front and the rear;   an outward taper disposed on each of the first ends and second ends of the front and the rear;   whereby the front and rear of the first end are selectively installed on an existing wallboard, and the front and rear of the second end are selectively installed on an existing adjacent wallboard, the wallboards abutted to the separator, the orifices in selective receipt of a plurality of existing fasteners.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising a separator thickness of about 0.13 inch. 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . A wallboard edge clip apparatus comprising:
 a top spaced apart from a bottom, a first end spaced apart from a second end, a rectangular front spaced apart from a rectangular rear, the rectangular front and rectangular rear spaced apart differently on the first end and the second end with a first end first separation between the rectangular front and rectangular rear differing by about 0.08 inch less than a second end second separation;   a length of about 5.50 inches;   a width of about 3.13 inches;   a separator disposed centrally and vertically between the front and the rear;   a plurality of spaced apart small orifices disposed in the front;   a plurality of spaced apart small orifices disposed in the rear;   a plurality of spaced apart larger orifices disposed in the front between the small orifices;   a rounded corner disposed on each of the top and bottom first ends and second ends of the front and the rear;   an outward taper disposed on each of the first ends and second ends of the front and the rear;   whereby the front and rear of the first end are selectively installed on an existing wallboard, and the front and rear of the second end are selectively installed on an existing adjacent wallboard, the wallboards abutted to the separator, the orifices in selective receipt of a plurality of existing fasteners.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5  further comprising a separator thickness of about 0.13 inch. 
     
     
         7 - 8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 6  further comprising a front thickness differing from a rear thickness by about 0.020 inch. 
     
     
         10 - 11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . (canceled)