CA3198379A1 - Enhanced adhesive drywall finish and joint compound and method of use - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved drywall finish and joint compound comprised of a mixture of fractured aluminum oxide, glass bead, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate, aluminum silicate hydroxide, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, metamorphic mineral, sodium bicarbonate, silicon and aluminides, talc, kaolin, and metal oxide. The improved drywall finish and joint compound is capable of adhering to drywall, wood, concrete, brick, stone, steel, and other surfaces, and can be applied using a conventional trowel or similar device, cures quickly, and eliminates the need for taping and bedding. The compound saves extensive time and labor when installing, repairing, or working with drywall.

Description

ENHANCED ADHESIVE DRYWALL FINISH AND JOINT COMPOUND AND
METHOD OF USE
[0001]
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of drywall finish and joint compounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel drywall finish and joint compound and method of application thereof, wherein the novel drywall finish and joint compound is applied using conventional means, such as a trowel, to repair and install drywall onto plasterboard, wood, concrete, and other surfaces without the need for bonder or bonding agents as typically required. The joint compound eliminates the need to use a bonding agent, in many cases taping and bedding, and has a much shorter cure time than conventional drywall finishing compounds, thereby reducing time and labor costs for the installation and repair of drywall/plaster finishes while also providing a hard finish with natural fire-retardant qualities. The joint compound has a consistency and color of plaster and can be mixed with existing drywall mud or plaster to improve the characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
BACKGROUND

[0003] By way of background, drywall is a construction material used to create walls and ceilings in buildings. It's also used to create many design features, including eaves, arches and other architectural specialties. The name "drywall" refers to the fact that walls made of the material are installed without the use of water, and drywall has replaced the use of plaster and laths in most building construction. Though drywall has been a great improvement over the use of plaster and laths, the installation of drywall still requires significant time and labor that contributes to the cost of building construction and repair. Furthermore, a plaster finish typically requires a more laborious and expensive process.

[0004] The installation of drywall or plasterboard requires many related materials and numerous steps. The materials needed to install drywall include adhesives, screws or staples, a drywall finishing compound of plaster or mud, trowels, mesh or paper tape and sanding tools. The Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 steps involved in the installation of drywall include the application of adhesives to the studs or other surfaces upon which the drywall sheets will be installed, the application of drywall sheets to the studs or other surfaces, the use of screws or staples to secure the sheets, the use of a trowel to apply a drywall finishing compound to the gaps between drywall sheets that occur at joints and seams and to cover the screws or staples with the drywall finishing compound, the application of tape over joints and corners, the use of a trowel to apply a drywall finishing compound over the tape, called bedding the tape, the drying of the drywall finishing compound, the use of sanding tools to sand the dried drywall finishing compound, the reapplication of the drywall finishing compound to the taped and sanded joints and seams, the drying of the reapplied drywall finishing compound and the re-sanding of the dried drywall finishing compound. The application and sanding of drywall finishing compound to the joints and seams is an iterative process that continues until an acceptably smooth surface is achieved. The process is labor intensive and may extend over several days as the drywall finishing compound needs to dry, often overnight, with each iteration in the process. This labor intensive and time-consuming process significantly contributes to the cost of drywall installation and repair.

[0005] Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improvement in drywall materials and methods. There is a long-felt need for a drywall finish and joint compound that reduces the need for taping and bedding in some use cases, which can be easily applied to drywall joints and corners, and cures within an hour. In addition, there exists a long-felt need for a drywall finish and joint compound that provides a mesh-like bond to a new or existing drywall surface that eliminates the need to use a bonding agent, thereby reducing total cost, labor, and time.
Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved drywall finish and joint compound that can still be applied using traditional application means. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved drywall finish and joint compound that increases the strength and durability of the drywall or other surface. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a drywall finish and joint compound that can act as an agent to bond drywall, plaster, and other related substrates to other surfaces, such as concrete and wood. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a joint compound that saves time, labor and costs when installing and repairing drywall and can give the appearance and performance of plaster without the need for plaster board.

[0006] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a novel drywall finishing compound that can be used in some situations to eliminate the need for Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 taping and bedding and requires less time to dry or cure, thereby reducing labor costs and construction time. The deletion of steps and the reduction in curing time improve the current methods and materials of drywall installation, thereby reducing overall material and labor costs.

[0007] The improved drywall finishing compound is comprised of a mixture of fractured aluminum oxide, glass bead, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate, aluminum silicate hydroxide, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, metamorphic mineral, sodium bicarbonate, silicon and aluminides, talc, kaolin, and metal oxide.

[0008] The novel and improved drywall finishing compound of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives. By eliminating the step of applying a bonding or bonder and reducing the need for taping and bedding during the installation of drywall or plaster board and providing faster curing time, the novel drywall finishing compound reduces construction time and labor costs in the installation and repair of drywall or to create a plasterboard imitation that maintains a plaster finish. The compound also strengthens and hardens the drywall structure while also providing natural fire-retardant qualities. The compound can be used in any project involving the repair of drywall, plasterboard, or the installation of finish on surfaces such as wood, stone, brick, steel, or concrete, regardless of whether the surface is painted or not painted without the need for a bonding agent.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0010] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a novel drywall finishing compound which is an improvement over currently available conventional drywall finishing compounds. The improved drywall finishing compound is comprised of a mixture of fractured aluminum oxide, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, hydrated magnesium, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate, aluminum silicate hydroxide, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, metamorphic mineral, sodium bicarbonate, silicon and aluminides, talc, glass beads, kaolin, and metal oxide.

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[0011] The improved novel drywall finishing compound does not require a bonding agent, which is needed when using conventional drywall finishing compounds and plasterboard finishes, and cures within an hour, unlike the conventional drywall finishing compound which may require a day to cure and multiple layers that must be sanded. In various embodiments, the novel drywall finishing compound is an aqueous slurry, or may be non-aqueous. The compound may also be mixed with a conventional drywall finishing compound to enhance adhesive properties of the conventional drywall finishing compound and perform in the manner of a plaster finish.

[0012] The compound provides a hard finish with natural fire-retardant qualities. In one embodiment, the compound is made of fractured aluminum oxide is 10-12% by weight percentage and sodium bicarbonate is 3-5%. In another embodiment, the fractured aluminum oxide is 12-15%
by weight percentage, glass bead 15-20% by weight percentage and sodium bicarbonate is 5-7%.

[0013] A method of installing drywall onto wood, stone, brick, steel, concrete, or other surfaces is also disclosed. The method includes providing a novel drywall finishing compound, the novel drywall finishing compound includes a mixture of fractured aluminum oxide, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, hydrated magnesium, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate, aluminum silicate hydroxide, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, metamorphic mineral, sodium bicarbonate, silicon and aluminides, and metal oxide. The compound can then be applied along the joints and seams, between drywall surfaces, and over the staples or screws that secure the drywall. Next, the drywall finishing compound can be allowed to cure. Then, the drywall and drywall finishing compound can be sanded to achieve a smooth finish. Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will further become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.

[0014] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. However, these aspects are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are not intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become inherently apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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[0015] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram view showing the various ingredients of one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps performed in applying one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound of the present invention on drywall or on any surface in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing a user applying one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound of the present invention on a drywall in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram view showing the various ingredients of an additive of one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0020] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps performed in a method of using an additive of one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound of the present invention on drywall or on any surface in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0021] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in each embodiment, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
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[0022] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improvement in drywall materials and methods. There is a long-felt need for a drywall finish and joint compound that reduces the need for taping and bedding in some use cases which can be easily applied to drywall joints and corners, and cures within an hour. In addition, there exists a long-felt need for a drywall finish and joint compound that provides a mesh-like bond to a new or existing drywall surface that eliminates the need to use a bonding agent, thereby reducing total cost, labor, and time.
Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved drywall finish and joint compound that can still be applied using traditional application means. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved drywall finish and joint compound that increases the strength and durability of the drywall or other surface. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a drywall finish and joint compound that can act as an agent to bond drywall, plaster, and other related substrates to other surfaces, such as concrete and wood. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a joint compound that saves time, labor, and costs when installing and repairing drywall and can give the appearance and performance of plaster without the need for plaster board.

[0023] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel method of installing drywall finish onto wood or another surface. The method includes providing an improved novel drywall finishing compound, applying the improved novel drywall finishing compound on a drywall surface and into the spaces between drywall surfaces, allowing the improved novel drywall finishing compound to cure or harden, and then sanding the surface of the compound and the drywall to the desired smooth finish. The improved drywall finishing compound includes a mixture of fractured aluminum oxide, calcium sulfate, glass beads, kaolin, calcium carbonate, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate, aluminum silicate hydroxide, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, metamorphic mineral, sodium bicarbonate, silicon and aluminides, talc, and metal oxide; applying the drywall finishing compound on a drywall surface and seams for curing and fixing, and drying the drywall finishing compound for fixing and curing the drywall.

[0024] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram view showing ingredients of the novel drywall finishing compound 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The present invention discloses a novel drywall finishing compound that dries rapidly, conceals drywall joints, has enhanced adhesive properties, and may eliminate the need for tape and bedding during installation of the drywall in most cases (unless large gaps are present due to poor installation). The drywall finishing compound 100 can also be Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 applied to other surfaces such as, but not limited to, concrete, plasterboard, wood, etc., regardless of whether the surface is painted, to act as a bonding and cementing agent.
The compound 100 can be formed in both aqueous and non-aqueous forms.

[0025] The novel drywall finishing compound 100 preferably has a non-aqueous composition of fractured aluminum oxide 102, calcium sulfate 104, calcium carbonate 106, glass bead 108, magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate 110, aluminum silicate hydroxide 112, polyvinyl acetate 114, polymer bonder 116, polyvinyl alcohol 118, metamorphic mineral 120, talc 122, sodium bicarbonate 124, kaolin 126, and silicon and aluminides and metal oxide 136.
The aqueous form of the composition may also involve adding water. The compound can be applied to drywall and other surfaces using traditional means of application, such as a trowel.

[0026] The fractured aluminum oxide 102 gives the material enhanced adhesive properties.
The fractured aluminum oxide 102 is inert and chemically resistant. Fractured aluminum oxide 102 also provides the drywall finishing compound with low-shrinking properties, allowing the drywall finishing compound to be applied smoothly, while also providing a very strong bond. The calcium sulfate 104 used may be any natural or chemical gypsum material of either high or low grade and of appropriate feed size for grinding. The calcium sulfate 104 contains calcium (Ca) in the range 23.3%-30%. Calcium carbonate (limestone) 106 provides the mud properties that allow the drywall finishing compound to be applied and shaped using a trowel.
Limestone 106 is permeable and allows for the diffusion and evaporation of moisture. Glass bead 108 hardens and smooths the finish of the compound 100.

[0027] Magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate 110 is a naturally occurring clay comprised of magnesium, aluminum, silica, and oxygen. The use of the magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate 110 is to provide a white/off-white powder texture to the compound and the ingredient also increases viscosity and binding properties. Aluminum silicate hydroxide 112 provides a powder texture to the compound and acts as a filler for the compound. Additional ingredients, such as silicon and aluminides, and metal oxide 136, are also used in formation of the drywall finishing compound of the present invention to provide functional and visual results.
Polymer bonder 116 further stabilizes the compound 100. Talc 122 stabilizes moisture and controls drying time. Kaolin 126 acts as a clay filler to hold moisture, stabilize the compound 100, and improve drying time.

[0028] Polyvinyl acetate 114 is an important constituent of the compound and provides an adhesive property to the compound. Polyvinyl acetate 114 is prepared by the polymerization of Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 vinyl acetate. Further, polyvinyl acetate 114 helps the drywall finishing compound produce clear and hard films that have good weather resistance and also withstand water, grease, oil and petroleum fuels.

[0029] Polyvinyl alcohol 118 provides adhesive properties to the compound.
Polyvinyl alcohol 118 also provides binding properties to the drywall finishing compound, and is specifically advantageous for paper and paperboard products and helps in quick bonding.
Metamorphic mineral 120 (i.e., marble dust) provides a textured and striped appearance to the compound and may provide various colors to the drywall finishing compound.

[0030] Sodium bicarbonate 124 functions as an accelerator for gluing properties of the drywall finishing compound 100. Further, sodium bicarbonate helps in strengthening the compound when applied to drywall or on any other surface. This allows the drywall finishing compound 100 to plug holes, seal gaps and have a high durability.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fractured aluminum oxide compound can be mixed with existing drywall mud/plaster to give said mud/plaster the same enhanced adhesive properties as the compound 100 of the present invention.

[0032] In one embodiment, amounts of all constituents are measured as indicated in Table 1.
However, it should be appreciated that the given percentages are only exemplary and may differ with respect to each ingredient's respective percentages in differing embodiments of the present invention.

Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 Ingredient percentage by weight (%w/w) Fractured aluminum oxide 10-12 Calcium sulfate 2 Calcium carbonate 4 Glass Bead 10-12 Magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate 2 Aluminum silicate hydroxide 1 Polyvinyl acetate 8-10 Polymer Bonder 20 Polyvinyl alcohol 8-10 Talc 15-20 Sodium bicarbonate 3-5 Kaolin 3-6 Metamorphic mineral 1 Metal oxides, silicon, and aluminides 2-5

[0033] In another embodiment, amounts of all constituents are measured as indicated in Table 2. However, it should be appreciated that the given percentages are only exemplary and may differ with respect to each ingredient's respective percentages in differing embodiments of the present invention.

Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 Ingredient percentage by weight (%w/w) Fractured aluminum oxide 12-15 Calcium sulfate 1 Calcium carbonate 2-3 Glass Bead 12-15 Magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate 1-3 Aluminum silicate hydroxide 2-4 Polyvinyl acetate 10-12 Polymer Bonder 20 Polyvinyl alcohol 9-11 Talc 15-20 Sodium bicarbonate 5-7 Kaolin 3-6 Metal oxides, silicon, and aluminides 2-5

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps performed in applying the novel drywall finishing compound 100 of the present invention on drywall or on any surface in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, the user initially provides a predetermined volume of the drywall finishing compound 100 (Step 202). Then, the user applies one or more coats of the drywall finishing compound 100 on drywall, concrete, wood, or another surface using a traditional applicator, such as a trowel (Step 204). Thereafter, the user allows the compound to cure for a sufficient amount of time (Step 206).

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing a user applying the drywall finishing compound 100 of the present invention on drywall in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
As shown, a user 302 can apply the drywall finishing compound 100 on the drywall 304 using a trowel 306. It should be appreciated that the improved drywall finishing compound 100 eliminates the use of bonder, taping and bedding in most cases; thereby, reducing the time, labor, and cost of installing drywall 304.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram view showing the various ingredients of an additive 140 of one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound 100 of the present invention in Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 accordance with the disclosed architecture. In one embodiment, the device 100 is also comprised of an additive 140. In the preferred embodiment, the additive improves the adhesion, pliability, durability, strength, bonding, hardness/hardening capability, fire retardancy, and ease of use of the device 100, thereby reducing labor time. The additive 140 is preferably comprised of a fractured aluminum oxide 142 of any type known in the art, a glass material 144 of any type known in the art, and a liquid acrylic polymer 146 of any type known in the art. In differing embodiments, the glass material 144 may be comprised of a regular glass bead, a fire glass bead, or crushed glass. In one embodiment, the additive 140 has a regular or fire glass bead and crushed glass. If the additive 140 is desired to have a textured finish, crushed glass can be used. Crushed glass also adds additional strength.

[0037] In the preferred embodiment, the additive 140 is comprised of 1#
fractured aluminum oxide 142, 1# regular or fire glass bead 144, and 4 to 8 ounces of liquid acrylic polymer 146. The polymer 146 may further be comprised of gelatin 1460. The gelatin 1460 is preferably a food-grade unsweetened gelatin. In the preferred embodiment, one cup of gelatin 1460 is used to increase adhesive and application performance, although differing amounts of gelatin 1460 may be used in differing embodiments. This amount of additive 140 can be used with 3-5-gallon premix buckets, dry mix bags, boxes of mud, etc. However, the exact proportions of the oxide 142, glass material 144, and polymer 146 may vary in differing embodiments. In one embodiment, the amount of crushed glass 144 may be equal to the amount of fractured aluminum oxide 142 to create a heavier filler property that can be used to fill in large gaps in existing substates more easily with less effort.

[0038] More specifically, the additive 140 becomes a heavier texture in this embodiment which sets up faster for multiple layers to adhere to each other when the device 100 with the additive 140 is used as a patching compound or over existing heavy textures or rough substrates, including, but not limited to, uneven surfaces where old and new meet in construction demo or existing substrate has holes or rework done for repairs that need filling in.

[0039] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps performed in a method 600 of using an additive 140 of one potential embodiment of a drywall curing compound 100 of the present invention on drywall or on any surface in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The method 600 is comprised of adding the additive 140 to at least one secondary product 500 during the manufacturing process [Step 602]. The addition of the additive 140 to the secondary product Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 500 produces similar results within the secondary product 500 as it does when the additive 140 is added to the device 100. Said product 500 includes, but is not limited to, drywall board, drywall tape, drywall mud, drywall setting compound, or other drywall products of the like. In these products 500, the additive 140 provides all benefits mentioned above, while specifically adding fire retardant qualities that meet and exceed current UL requirements to the product 500. The product 500 may also be a tile or mortar compound, wherein the additive 140 increases the adhesive value, hardness, and fire retardancy of the product 500. In addition, the additive 140 improves the ease of use by extending coverage of the tile or mortar compound, thereby reducing labor time.

[0040] In one embodiment, the secondary product 500 is a drywall board. The additive 140 can be added to the drywall board (or other similar construction board of the like) during the manufacturing process. The additive 140 improves bonding of the board and increases the fire retardancy, thus eliminating the need to use multiple sheets of drywall to meet fire code.

[0041] In another embodiment, the secondary product 500 is a wall board, roofing material, siding material, wallpaper, interior finish, floor setting compound, wall setting compound, etc., wherein the additive 140 can be added to the product 500 during the manufacturing process. In this manner, the additive 140 increases the bonding, adhesion, hardness, and fire retardancy of the product 500 to improve ease of use and reduce labor time.

[0042] In a further embodiment, the secondary product 500 is adhesive or non-adhesive tape.
The additive 140 can be added to the product 500 during the manufacturing process to improve adhesion, bonding, tensile strength, etc.

[0043] In another embodiment, the secondary product 500 is a paint and/or a primer. The additive can be added to the paint and/or primer during the manufacturing process to improve the adhesion, bonding, tensile strength, hardness, durability, and coverage of the paint/primer which in turn reduces time and labor.

[0044] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. "novel drywall finishing compound," "improved drywall finishing compound", "improved novel drywall Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 finishing compound," and "drywall finishing compound", unless otherwise specified, refer to the present invention, the improved drywall finishing compound 100.

[0045] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the improved drywall finishing compound 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the configuration and material of the improved drywall finishing compound 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other configuration and composition of the drywall curing compound 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0046] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0047] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

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Claims (20)

What is claimed is:

1. A drywall finishing compound comprising:
a fractured aluminum oxide;
a calcium sulfate;
a calcium carbonate;
a glass bead;
a magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate;
an aluminum silicate hydroxide;
a polyvinyl acetate;
a polyvinyl alcohol;
a sodium bicarbonate;
a polymer bonder;
a talc;
a kaolin;
a metamorphic mineral;
a metal oxide;
a silicon;
an aluminide; and an additive.

2. The drywall finishing compound of claim 1, wherein the fractured aluminum oxide comprises 10-12 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the calcium sulfate comprises approximately 2 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the calcium carbonate comprises approximately 2 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;

Date Recue/Date Received 2023-05-02 wherein the magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate comprises approximately 2 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the aluminum silicate hydroxide comprises approximately 1 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the polyvinyl acetate comprises 8-10 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the polyvinyl alcohol comprises 8-10 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the sodium bicarbonate comprises 3-5 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the polymer bonder comprises 10-15 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the glass bead comprises 15-20 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the metamorphic mineral comprises approximately 1 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the talc comprises 15-20 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
wherein the talc comprises 3-6 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound; and further wherein the metal oxide, the silicon and the aluminides collectively comprise from 2-5 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound.

3. The drywall finishing compound of claim 1, wherein the additive is comprised of a fractured aluminum oxide, a glass material and a liquid acrylic polymer comprised of a gelatin.

4. The drywall finishing compound of claim 1, wherein the glass material is comprised of a glass bead, a fire glass bead, or a crushed glass.

5. The drywall finishing compound of claim 3, wherein the additive is comprised of 1 pound of the fractured aluminum oxide, 1 pound of the glass bead or the fire glass bead, between 4 and 8 ounces of the liquid acrylic polymer, and 1 cup of the gelatin.
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6. A drywall finishing compound comprising:
a fractured aluminum oxide comprising 12-15 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a calcium sulfate comprising approximately 1 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a calcium carbonate comprising 2-3 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate comprising 1-3 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
an aluminum silicate hydroxide comprising 2-4 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a polyvinyl acetate comprising 10-12 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a polyvinyl alcohol comprising 9-11 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a sodium bicarbonate comprising 5-7 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a polymer bonder comprising 12-15 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a glass bead comprising 15-20 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a metamorphic mineral comprising approximately 1 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a talc comprising 15-20 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a kaolin comprising 3-6 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound;
a combination of a metal oxide, a silicon and an aluminide comprising 2-5 percent weight of the drywall finishing compound; and an additive comprised of a fractured aluminum oxide, a glass material from a group consisting of a glass bead, a fire glass bead and a crushed glass, and a liquid acrylic polymer comprised of a gelatin.

7. The drywall finishing compound of claim 6, wherein the glass material is the crushed glass.

8. The drywall finishing compound of claim 6, wherein the drywall finishing compound is nonaqueous.

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9. The drywall finishing compound of claim 6, wherein the drywall finishing compound dries within one hour of application.

10. The drywall finishing compound of claim 6, wherein the drywall finishing compound enhances an adhesive property of a conventional drywall finishing compound when mixed with the conventional drywall finishing compound.

11. A method of adding an additive to a secondary product, the method comprising the step of:
adding an additive comprised of a fractured aluminum, a glass, and a liquid acrylic polymer to a secondary product during a manufacturing process of the secondary product.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a drywall tape, a drywall mud, or a drywall setting compound.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a drywall board.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a wall board, a roofing material, a siding material, a wallpaper, a floor setting compound, or a wall setting compound.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of an adhesive tape.

16. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a non-adhesive tape.

17. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a paint.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a primer.

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19. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a tile setting compound.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary product is comprised of a mortar setting compound.

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