Decorative trim assemblies
US6385927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F13/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In an embodiment, an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip without external fasteners. In another preferred embodiment, a door surround molding assembly is provided which includes a pair of vertical molding members releasably secured via independent hanger strips along vertical sides of a doorway. The hanger strips include securing portions which releasably interengage with securing portions of the vertical molding members to eliminate the need for nails, threaded screws or like fastening elements to be driven through the vertical molding members to accomplish securing each to a wall portion of a structure. A mantle molding member is provided and fixedly secured over a top portion of the doorway without the need for external fastening elements. An installati…
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