Protective barrier comprising a seam having an integrated dustcover system and a method for its use

Abstract

The present protective barrier is similar to those commonly installed beneath ceilings during construction work being performed on ceilings or roofs of buildings, wherein two or more sections are sewn together to construct the protective barrier. However, the present protective barrier also comprises a dustcover, which covers the seam entirely preventing dust from passing through holes created when the seam is sewn using a thread or similar means.

1 . A method for constructing a protective barrier, the method comprising:
 providing a protective barrier, comprising at least one first section and at least one second section, a dustcover system comprising a first dustcover section and a second dustcover section, and a thread;   placing the first section and second section into contact with each other creating a seam;   placing the first dustcover section and a second dustcover section over the seam; and   using the thread to connect the first dustcover section, the second dustcover section, the first section, and the second section, by passing the thread through the first section, the second section, the first dustcover section and the second dustcover section so that the thread is covered by part of the first dustcover section and part the second dustcover section.   
     
     
         2 . The method for constructing a protective barrier in claim  19 , wherein when the first dustcover section is folded into a C-shape with an opening to the right and the second dustcover section is also folded into a C-shape, but with an opening to the left and the first dustcover section is partially located within the opening to the left of the second dustcover section. 
     
     
         3 . The method for constructing a protective barrier in claim  19 , wherein when the first dustcover section is folded into a C-shape with an opening to the right and the second dustcover section is also folded into a C-shape, but with an opening to the left and the first dustcover section and the first section are each partially located within the opening to the left of the second dustcover section.