| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052716100 | IN SITU ATTACHED-TYPE CHANNEL OR TRIM STRIP (E.G., EDGING) | 86 |
| 20090000237 | Trim assembly - A furniture arrangement is formed of vertical panels and a horizontal furniture panel which are joined together. The vertical panel comprises a main panel body having the opposite vertical edges thereof enclosed by vertical trim elements, and the horizontal top edge enclosed by a horizontal trim element. For decorative purposes, an additional decorative inlay is provided adjacent and parallel to the trim elements, which inlay is formed of a second, aesthetically different inlay material, such as extruded aluminum or other metal. The horizontal furniture panel may include similar trim elements which further include additional decorative inlays. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100083608 | MODULAR FLOOR TILE SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION EDGE - The present invention provides a modular flooring system including a ramp to facilitate entry and exit from the flooring system. The ramp may be modular and interconnect with all or parts of a perimeter of the flooring system, and the ramp may also interconnect with adjacent ramp members. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100263320 | Architectural Molding Longitudinal Groove - The architectural molding longitudinal groove ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110131918 | Serviceable Trim Panel With Integral Fastener - A re-usable vehicle trim component ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20140026516 | EDGE STRIP FOR MOUNTING OF A WALL BOARD - A proposed edge strip is attached on a wall structure for mounting of a wall board against the wall structure, The edge strip is composed of an elongated element suitable for length adaption through cutting in a length dimension to an extension of the wall structure in a specific dimension, for example the height of the wall. The edge strip comprises a connection part arranged in a first side extending in the length dimension. The connection part has click-in means configured to receive a fastening means integrated into the connection means of the wall board and interconnect the wall board and the edge strip, such that the wall board becomes attached to the wall structure. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140096472 | Method and A Device to Attach Building Trims - This disclosure relates to building materials, in particular to attachment of insulating board and trims on building surfaces. Various embodiments of attachment clips to attach the trims on their place without nails or screws through the trim are provided. This disclosure provides an economical, fast, easy, and esthetic method to attach building trims. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140260069 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE CHANNEL FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING LINE SET - A system is presented for covering a plurality of line sets with respective sizes. The system includes a first portion defining a plurality of slots formed along a sidewall of the first portion. The system also includes a second portion including a latch to extend from a sidewall of the second portion. The latch selectively engages one of the plurality of slots to secure the first and second portions with an opening therebetween of an adjustable size. The slot engaged by the latch is selected such the adjustable size of the opening corresponds to the respective size of the line set of the plurality of line sets to be covered by the system. A method is also presented for covering the plurality of line sets with respective sizes. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140331595 | PROTECTIVE WALL MOLDING FASTENER SYSTEM - Embodiments of the Protective Wall Molding Fastener System are comprised of protective wall molding, protective wall molding backing, a wall molding grove apparatus, a wall molding bending apparatus, and an adhesive means. The protective wall molding backing is comprised of thin long of polymeric strips. The protective wall molding backing provides the structural strength and stability not present in the protective wall molding. In addition, the protective wall molding backing provides a more suitable surface for the adhesive means to anchor the backing to both the molding and to the wall. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150300030 | TILTABLE FLOOR-PROFILE ARRANGEMENT - The arrangements relates to a floor-profile arrangement for bridging a gap between adjacent floor coverings, having a base profile and a covering profile, and having an intermediate profile, which can be tilted in relation to the base profile and has a first fastening portion, for fastening on the covering profile, and a second fastening portion, for fastening on the base profile, wherein at least one transversally extending wing is formed on the intermediate profile, between the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160145878 | Transition for Vinyl Tile and Carpet Tile - The invention relates to a transition for use between vinyl tile and carpet tile when they are installed on a floor and includes a vertical post having a tail extending from a tile-facing side, an upper cap having a lip overhanging the tail, and a carpet-facing side devoid of a tail and a lip. | 05-26-2016 |
| 052716200 | Water-guard | 11 |
| 20090094932 | Wall Drying Method and Apparatus - A system for drying walls includes a panel which has a first portion, a second portion, and a body portion, the body portion joining the first portion and the second portion, the first portion being in contact with a floor and the second portion being in contact with a wall, the panel creating a channel through which air is passed to extract water from the wall. A method of drying lower portions of walls within a water-damaged building includes placing a plurality of panels against the lower portions of walls such that a channel is created along the lower portions of the walls and forcing air along the channel. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090094933 | Wall Shoe - A wall shoe includes a generally rectangular body that is placed beneath a wall covering to protect the wall covering from water damage; the wall shoe providing access to the interior of a wall. A method of extracting moisture from the interior components of a wall includes interposing a wall shoe between a lower edge of a wall covering and a floor, the wall shoe being a rectangular body with a number of channels passing through the thickness of the rectangular body; following exposure of the wall to water, utilizing the wall shoe to provide access to the interior components of the wall; and providing an air flow; the air flow drying the interior of the components of the wall through access provided by the wall shoe. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090113840 | Cove base corner cover - Two integrally formed multipurpose devices with the resemblance of an aesthetic pillar hollowed out incorporating a cove element at the lower portion that is preformed to fit over and cover intersecting comers of previously installed cove base used in the flooring industry. The Cove base corner cover provides a unified junction between the two adjacent sides of a corner. This invention also provides an inexpensive, simplistic and productive procedure for installations of inside and outside corners. Precision cuts along with most all of the numerous steps currently being utilized to navigate into or from and around intersecting comers is eliminated. The problems such as, the cove element collapsing into itself as well as the popping of the upper edge associated with wrapping cove base around a corner, is also eliminated and for the most part, frustration and aggravation incurred while facilitating installations at the corners is significantly reduced. Repairs of damaged, cracked and split corners of already existing wall coverings are easily achieved with the use of the Cove base corner cover along with adapting the purpose as a corner protector while ultimately providing a final presentation of a well-designed and high-quality end result. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090145077 | Deck Railing Protector - A protector for hand rails is provided. The protector includes a resilient body having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a single protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface. A pair of arms extends from opposite ends of the body in the same general direction as the protrusion, each arm further extending to a retainer. The body, arms and retainers are configured to protectively surround a hand rail. In an installed position, each of the retainers is secured to one or more surfaces of the hand rail with the protrusion maintained in abutting contact with the hand rail due to flexing of the body. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100107548 | COVER FOR SIDING TRIM MEMBER - A cover for a siding trim member which has an integral J-channel includes a peripheral three-sided edge portion that includes a peripheral C-channel and a raised central portion. The C-channel of the edge portion is designed to slide over the peripheral edge of the J-channel holding the cover in position and protecting the electrical outlet or plumbing fixture within said trim member. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20130055672 | DECK-CAP MOISTURE-AND-UV BARRIER - The current application is directed to a moisture-and-UV barrier that can be applied to a corner of a deck cap during deck construction or subsequently retrofit to the corner of the deck cap in order to prevent deterioration of the deck cap and of the deck structure below the deck cap. The moisture-and-UV barrier includes a waterproof, UV-resistant, and crack-and-tear resistant top surface that conforms to the top surface of the deck-cap corner as well as vertical sides that together enclose a portion of the deck cap at the deck corner to prevent exposure of the miter joint between deck-cap members at the deck-cap corner to UV radiation, water, and other harmful substances and agents. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130086865 | WINDOW SEAL EXTRUDED WEATHER STRIP - The present invention is a weather strip having a body portion, and at least one elongated flange connected to the body portion. The elongated flange is operable with the body portion such that when the body portion is mounted in place in proximity to a wall member, the wall member applies a force to the elongated flange such that the elongated flange applies pressure to the wall member forming a seal between the elongated flange and the wall member. The weather strip of the present invention also includes at least one flexible member connected to the body portion, and the flexible member being is operable with the wall member such that the wall member applies a force to the flexible member and the at least one flexible member applies pressure to the wall member forming a seal between the at least one flexible member and the wall member. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20140144100 | Lath Furring Strips - The present invention provides a lath furring strip having a height not exceeding 0.365 inches which has improved waterproofing capabilities by incorporating the lath furring strip into other architectural structures such as reveals, expansion joints and window flange coverings. By integrating these structures with a lath furring strip having water proofing features, there is increased water proofing of the entire architectural structure. One or more moisture barriers can easily be applied to the wall or furring strips that prevents seepage of moisture from the stucco on the lath to a wall or framing. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140165497 | FLUSH GLAZED WINDSHIELD MOUNTING - A bottom trim member secures a curved sheet element such as a windshield or the like on a surface. The bottom trim member includes a bottom trim extrusion having a connecting leg affixable to the curved sheet element and a gasket receiving leg. A gasket is disposed in engagement with the gasket receiving leg, where the gasket is shaped such that the bottom trim extrusion is positionable in multiple orientations relative to the surface and such that the gasket maintains a sealing engagement in any of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations. A securing member is affixable to the surface and cooperable with the bottom trim extrusion to secure the bottom trim extrusion to the surface in any one of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20160168859 | High Back Gutter Adapter | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160168869 | TRIM SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
| 052716500 | Vehicle trim | 21 |
| 20100212252 | TRIM FLAP-LIKE CLOSEOUT EDGE ATTACHMENT - A vehicle trim component includes a trim body, with a primary fastener extending from the trim body. The primary fastener includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a push clip head that is configured to substantially fit and project through an aperture in the vehicle panel. The second end is connected to the trim body. The secondary fastener is rotatably connected to the trim body by a living hinge and is positioned to engage the vehicle panel at an edge portion of the vehicle panel. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120137628 | MULTI-PART MOULDING STRIP - The invention relates to the construction of a moulding strip for a motor vehicle, which in addition to a basic strip comprises a sealing strip with a sealing lip. The sealing strip can be locked to the basic strip via corresponding counterparts provided on the basic strip. In order to ensure that the sealing strip is securely held on the basic strip, it is provided that the sealing strip comprises the connecting links of a material which compared with the material of the sealing lip is more structurally rigid. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130008122 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRIM PART PROVIDED WITH A PAINT FILM AND TRIM PART - The invention relates to a method for producing a vehicle trim part which comprises a substrate and at least one veneer layer disposed on the substrate. The method comprises the steps of extruding a paint layer onto a film and melting the film provided with the paint layer over the substrate and the at least one veneer layer disposed on the substrate. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130091799 | TRIM ELEMENT - A trim element having a visible side ( | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130097962 | MOULDING FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING MOULDING END CAP - A moulding for a vehicle includes a moulding body made of resin formed in an elongated form and a moulding end cap made of a resin material different from the resin the moulding body is made of. The moulding end cap is provided with a cap portion that covers an end surface in the longitudinal direction of the moulding body by arranging the cap portion in contact with the end surface in the longitudinal direction of the moulding body and a cap retaining portion that connects to the cap portion and extends therefrom such that the cap retaining portion faces an inner surface of the moulding body along the longitudinal direction of the moulding body. The cap retaining portion is provided with an embedded portion embedded in the moulding body from the direction of the inner surface of the moulding body, embedded by ultrasonic welding. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130145721 | TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTION OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TRIM PARTS - A trim assembly having a structural part ( | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130239510 | Trim Part - A trim part for a body part includes an angled region having diverging limbs that enclose a first angle. A cut-out is disposed in the angled region. A closure part is configured to at least partially close the cut-out and includes diverging limbs that enclose a second angle. At least one of the diverging limbs of the closure part lies in congruence with a respective limb of the angled region so as to form a flush visible side. The first angle of the angled region is greater than the second angle of the closure part and the second limb of the angled region does not lie in congruence with the second limb of the closure part so as to provide a clearance with a third angle. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130291478 | TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO CONCEAL A TECHNICAL SPACE - A trim assembly having a trim element and a first concealing element extending away from the trim element and being movable relative to the trim element. The trim assembly further includes at least one second rigid concealing element, extending from the trim element to the first concealing element and designed to conceal the space between the trim element and the first concealing element. The second concealing element is secured to the trim element and is biased against part of the first concealing element so as to bear against that part of the first concealing element in all positions of the first concealing element with respect to the trim element. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20150128522 | MOLDING FOR VEHICLE AND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF MOLDING IN VEHICLE - An elongated molding for a vehicle, including, a body portion including a head portion and a leg portion protruding from a back surface of the head portion, wherein the molding has a lower terminal section, which is a portion of the molding located lower than a boundary between a side panel and a fender panel constituting a body panel and configured to face the fender panel, wherein a receiving portion, which is configured to receive a tip portion of an edge portion of the fender panel that faces the molding, is formed on an outer surface of the leg portion of the lower terminal section, and wherein the receiving portion includes a bottom wall portion projecting toward an outer side from the leg portion and a side wall portion projecting from an upper surface of the bottom wall portion. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160001646 | DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - A door trim assembly includes a weather strip and a door trim. The door trim includes a holder plate portion arranged opposite the weather strip, an upper holder portion and a lower holder portion projecting from the holder plate portion toward the weather strip, and a support portion. The lower holder portion has a lower holder basal portion continuing from the holder plate portion, and has a gap distance from the upper holder portion. The lower holder portion and the upper holder portion hold a stopper portion of the weather strip therebetween. The support portion is provided near a portion of the holder plate portion where the lower holder basal portion of the lower holder portion continues, and is elastically deformable so that the lower holder portion is moved downwardly to increase the gap distance according to insertion of the stopper portion into a space formed by the gap distance. | 01-07-2016 |
| 052716600 | Interengaging fastener and strip edges or flanges (e.g., snap-on type) | 11 |
| 20080263991 | BODY MOLDING WITH INTEGRAL LOCK FOR A VEHICLE - A body molding with integral lock feature that is located within a channel formed in a body of a vehicle includes an elongated cover portion that is generally planar, with opposed side edges, an upper surface and a lower surface and opposed side edges. A retention member projects radially from the lower surface of the cover portion. The retention member includes at least two links interconnected via a joint, and each link is formed from a thermoplastic material having a predetermined link durometer. The joint is made from a thermoplastic material having a predetermined joint durometer. The link durometer is greater than the joint durometer, so that the retention member has a first predetermined shape prior to installation in the channel and a second predetermined shape after installation in the channel, to maintain the retention member in the channel via interference contact between a contacting joint and the channel. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090158687 | SUPPORT FOR AN ENTRANCE TRIM PANEL ON A CARRYING ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A support is provided for an entrance trim panel on a carrying element of a motor vehicle, particularly a passenger car. The space for accommodating an electrical wire harness is formed between the entrance trim panel and the carrying element. In such a support, it is proposed that the space for accommodating the electrical wire harness is formed above the carrying element, and that a supporting element is arranged between the carrying element and the entrance trim panel. The supporting element is rigidly connected to the carrying element in the region of one end and the entrance trim panel is supported in the region of the other end. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100058707 | Flush Glazed Windshield Mounting - A bottom trim member secures a curved sheet element such as a windshield or the like on a surface. The bottom trim member includes a bottom trim extrusion having a connecting leg affixable to the curved sheet element and a gasket receiving leg. A gasket is disposed in engagement with the gasket receiving leg, where the gasket is shaped such that the bottom trim extrusion is positionable in multiple orientations relative to the surface and such that the gasket maintains a sealing engagement in any of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations. A securing member is affixable to the surface and cooperable with the bottom trim extrusion to secure the bottom trim extrusion to the surface in any one of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20150013265 | ADAPTIVE DECORATIVE TRIM ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLE CABIN INTERIORS - Adaptive, self-adjusting decorative trim assemblies are especially adapted for use in aircraft cabin interiors where the fuselage undergoes deformation and/or distortion due to pressurization during flight. The self-adjusting features of the decorative trim assemblies according to the embodiments described herein thus allow for relative movement between mutually intersecting interior cabin panels without jeopardizing the cabin interior aesthetics (e.g., since the relative positioning of the panels is not disrupted by virtue of such fuselage deformations). | 01-15-2015 |
| 052716700 | Having resilient-type anchor (e.g., spring clip) | 7 |
| 20080289285 | WEATHER STRIP STRUCTURE - A weather strip includes a bottom wall that faces or is in contact with an end face of a fixed window glass that closes a window opening of a side door. An outer wall extends from the bottom wall on an outer side of the vehicle body with respect to the fixed window glass, and an inner wall extends from the bottom wall on an inner side of the vehicle body with respect to the fixed window glass so that the inner wall and the outer wall sandwich a peripheral portion of the fixed window glass in a thickness direction. The inner wall is provided with a spacing groove for creating a space between the fixed window glass and the inner wall. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090188198 | ROOF DITCH MOLDING RETAINER - A molding retainer is provided for securing a molding to a return flange in a roof ditch. The retainer generally includes a throat, a stop, a molding seat and a molding clip. In the case of a discontinuous flange having individual flange coupons, the throat may define a through-hole that fits over each flange coupon. The throat may include a plurality of fingers adapted to snap fit into windows in the flange coupons, with the fingers being mounted at different heights to accommodate variations in the placement of the windows. In the case of a continuous flange, the throat may define a channel that fits over the flange. The stop engages the floor of the roof ditch to provide a reference point for the height of the molding, and the molding clip engages and holds the molding. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100180536 | CHANNEL FASTENER - A channel fastener is described. The channel fastener may secure molding to a vehicle roof ditch and includes a retainer clip and a fastener. The retainer clip includes a body having an opening for receiving a pin, an attachment feature located on an end of the body, a clamp feature located on either side of the opening, and wings extending from the body. The attachment feature secures the molding to the channel fastener. The wings center and align the channel fastener within the roof ditch. The fastener includes an aperture for receiving the pin, wherein the fastener may be slidably secured within the body. The fastener may slide laterally and longitudinally from a center of the retainer clip toward either wall of the roof ditch. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100199593 | CLIP FOR ATTACHMENT TO AT LEAST ONE PANEL OF A VEHICLE TO SUPPORT A MOLDING - A molding system includes a clip and a molding. The clip attaches to at least one panel of a vehicle. The clip includes a body that presents a surface. A pair of lips extends from the body in opposition to the surface. A fastener extends from the surface and is configured for engaging the at least one panel of the vehicle. A sealant is disposed on the surface. The sealant is configured to expand upon application of a condition such that the sealant engages the at least one panel of the vehicle to retain the clip to the at least one panel of the vehicle. The molding is configured to snap over the pair of lips on the clip such that the molding is secured to the at least one panel of the vehicle. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120297726 | Decorative Molding With Film - A molding for attachment to a flange portion includes a retention portion having first and second legs defining a channel for receiving the flange portion, and a support member coupled to the retention portion and movable relative thereto. The support member includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. A film is disposed along the outboard surface of the support member. A clip is formed along and extends out from the first leg of the retention portion. The clip is engageable with the support member to lock the support member in place relative to the retention portion for positioning the film along the flange portion. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130008123 | END CAP AND MOLDING - An end cap is attached to a molding main body and is attached to a vehicle body by pressing a clip via the molding main body to the vehicle body. The end cap includes a cap portion which covers an end portion of the molding main body when the end cap is attached to the molding main body, an insertion portion whose proximal end portion is continuous with the cap portion and which is inserted into the molding main body, and a rib which is provided on the insertion portion such that the rib projects from an opening of the molding main body and which receives a reaction force from the vehicle body when a forward end portion of the rib butts against the vehicle body due to a pressing force which is applied to the clip via the molding main body so as to lock the clip. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130031865 | DLO Molding With Dutch Bend Feature And Clip Retention Feature - A window surround molding is secured on a vehicle door flange with a retainer clip. The molding extends in a longitudinal direction and has a cross-section including first and second channels separated by a Dutch bend. The flange is disposed in the second channel on one side of the Dutch bend. The clip is disposed in the first channel on an opposite side of the Dutch bend. An arm extends in the longitudinal direction away from first and second ends of the clip and engages the molding to secure the clip within the first channel. The clip also includes a lower edge that engages the Dutch bend. A flex tab protrudes from a front face of the clip and engages the flange to secure the molding on the flange and to prevent rotation of the molding relative to the flange. | 02-07-2013 |
| 052716800 | Panel gripping channel | 8 |
| 20080263992 | Shutter system - A shutter system having a clip that facilitates installation of a decorative cover over a frame rail is provided. The shutter system includes a frame rail, a clip and a decorative cover, the clip being installed in a channel on the frame rail and engaging a channel on the decorative cover to provide a secure fit. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090188199 | Multifunction Finishing Set for a Floor Covering Including a Modular Profile - The multifunctional finishing set for a floor covering includes: a modular profile with at least one groove arranged therein for separation of the profile into two distinct modules, a decorative film which is applied to the profile and covers the separation groove and a fixed reinforcement means housed in the separation groove which permits a reinforcement of the modular profile in the region of the separation groove. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110041452 | Edge-molding system for floor coverings - An edge molding providing an edging for a floor covering such as a carpet, rug, tile and the like floor coverings comprising a stepped-molding which attaches to a subfloor edge through a hook and loop means to provide an edge molding for a floor covering which floor covering is attached to the subfloor through a means of a hook and loop arrangement. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20120005982 | CHANNEL SHAPED METAL SHIM FOR CORRECTING EDGEWISE DEVIATION IN CROOKED FRAMING LUMBER - A channel shaped metal shim for correcting edgewise deviation along the cupped edge of crooked framing lumber, the channel shaped metal shim comprises a web width ≧ the thickness of the cupped edge, and a first flange and second flange having a flange depth <½ the face depth of the crooked framing member so that the first flange and second flange can be fixed to the crooked framing member without contacting utility service extending through the frame member. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130042571 | Furring Channel Framing Member - A furring channel framing member for use with joists or studs of a structural support framework for a wall or ceiling includes one or more creases placed specifically to provide a location for curvature of the framing member. In some cases, the one or more creases may establish a flex joint that permits hand-bending of the framing member about such flex joint to create a desired curved configuration for the furring channel framing member. The creases may also or instead placed at pre-determined intervals in a manner that, through the creases themselves, establish a curvilinear configuration of the framing member. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130091800 | WAINSCOT CAP - A wainscot cap may be attached to a free edge of the plurality of panels secured to a wall. The wainscot cap may be attached to the mounting clip used to secure the plurality of panels to a wall. More particularly, the wainscot cap and the mounting clip may have a tongue and groove connection. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20150143771 | TRIM MOULDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improved trim molding system for use in construction comprises a molding base and a complementary pre-fabricated molding face. The base is easily installed on the surface of a location where a molding is desired. The molding face fits onto the base and is secured to the base by an adhesive material. The two-component system provides for secure fit and an aesthetically pleasing finished product. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150368913 | Construction Element - A generally stainless steel construction element, such as baseboard trim, crown molding, or wainscoting, comprises a span of continuous sheet material having a leading top edge folded back upon itself in a fashion to form an integrated leading top edge groove to accept an edge of a first planar material, such as a wall board, within the leading top edge groove. The construction element may further comprise a leading bottom edge folded back upon itself in a fashion to form an integrated leading bottom edge groove to accept an edge of a second planar material, such as flooring, within the leading bottom edge groove. In an embodiment, the construction element, the first planar material, and the second planar material assemble to comprise a continuous surface barrier. The construction element may alternately comprise one of the leading edges to be folded back upon itself in a bull nosed fashion. | 12-24-2015 |
| 052717010 | Portal or closure trim | 8 |
| 20080256893 | INSULATING STRIP FOR SUPPORTING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - An insulating strip is configured to support two profiles or frames in a spaced relationship. The insulating strip includes a body extending in a longitudinal direction and has at least first and second longitudinal edges. The longitudinal edges are configured to be connected with the respective frames or profiles in a shear-resistant manner. Openings penetrate through one or more walls of the body and one or more struts separate the openings from each other in the longitudinal direction of the body. The body further comprises at least one attachment structure configured to retain a covering profile configured to cover the openings. The covering profile may be integral with the insulating strip body or may be a separate part. A composite structural unit comprises two frames supported in a spaced relationship by such an insulating strip. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090100785 | INTERIOR WINDOW TRIM KIT - The present invention is directed towards an interior window trim assembly that can engage with channels found in popularly used window frames. The window trim assembly can provide a pre-assembled, easy-to-install treatment for the jamb and casing surfaces of a window and can provide the same aesthetically and functionally desirable fit and finish as wooden trim crafted on site by expert tradesmen. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110173922 | TRIM KIT FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A trim kit for trimming an opening such as a door or window opening in a building structure or the like is provided. The trim kit comprises a starter strip including a securing leg, a trim panel abutment flange and a first groove and a trim panel including a pre-cast body. The pre-cast body includes at least one decorative element, a tongue, a projecting nose and a channel between the tongue and projecting nose. When installed the tongue of the trim panel is received in the first groove of the starter strip and the abutment flange of the starter strip is received in the channel of the trim panel with the projecting nose overlying the abutment flange. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120222383 | Brick mould trim - A starter bracket is attached to a wall and a mould trim piece is inserted therein such that a pair of opposed legs of the bracket engage respective longitudinal edges of the trim piece. A back plate of the bracket extends vertically and on one side has a longer L-shaped formation extending forward and laterally, and at the other side, a shorter leg extending forward and laterally. The inner edge of the shorter leg is preferably in the form of a compressible edge. The back plate is nailed to a wall, the longer leg of the bracket is inserted in one slot on one side of the trim piece, and a short slot on the other side of the trim piece is snapped onto the shorter leg to complete the installation. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20150354269 | PROTECTION KITS AND PROTECTION METHODS FOR ENTRANCEWAYS - Kits and methods for protecting entranceways, such as elevator entranceways are disclosed. An entranceway protection kit includes a protective pad that includes padding material disposed between the pad surfaces. A pad fastener, such as a pad fastener surface, is coupled to the pad's surface and is configured and arranged to removably couple the protective pad to the entranceway. The protective pad includes a folding stitch line to enable the crisp folding of the pad around entranceway corners. The pad has a low-profile so as to no substantially decrease the clearance of the entranceway when installed. Fasteners are coupled to the entranceway with adhesive that do not leave a residue on the entranceway surface when removed. The protective pad includes baffles to stabilize the padding material. The protective pad also includes a transparent window or envelope to display information, such as floor numbers. | 12-10-2015 |
| 052717020 | Thermal break | 3 |
| 20080245027 | PROFILE FOR SLIDING WINDOWS OR DOORS, METHOD FOR MAKING THE PROFILE, AND WINDOW OR DOOR OBTAINED WITH THE PROFILE - A profile for making frames for sliding windows or doors comprising, amongst other things, at least one fixed frame formed by two crosspieces and two stiles; a profile, forming at least a first lower crosspiece, comprises two sliding tracks, parallel with one another, and made from a lower base body; the profile forming the lower crosspiece is divided, transversally, into two halves substantially equal and associated, at respective ends, with a matching element for connecting and joining the halves; the connecting and joining element therefore forming the central portion of the lower crosspiece and having heat insulation properties; the present invention also relates to a method for making the profile and a sliding window or door obtained with the profile. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20150143772 | Metal Roof Penetration Thermal Break` - Disclosed is a system for improving the condensation resistance of metal roof penetrations. When environmental conditions are right, the curbs associated with metal roof penetrations can experience condensation on metal parts for which there is no thermal break. The disclosed system provides a mechanism to implement a thermal break to prevent the formation of condensation. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20190145154 | Window Opening Insulation System | 05-16-2019 |
| 052718010 | With separate means attaching to substructure | 18 |
| 20080250749 | FIXATIVE DEVICE FOR DECORATIVE FINIAL - A fixative device for a decorative finial capable of being press fit onto a picket or post includes a pair of contact tabs arranged to bridge across a bend or corner formed by the inner surface of the free end of a tubular picket or post. A fit may be provided by a channel and protrusion or o-ring. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080263993 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHIMMING OUT A WALL - An apparatus for shimming out a wall comprises a furring strip including an adhesive suitable for adhering to a wall component on at least a portion of at least one side of the furring strip. The furring strip comprises a thickness of between about one-eighth of an inch and about one and one-half of an inch. The furring strip comprises a width of between about three-quarters of an inch and about one and one-half of an inch. The furring strip comprises a length of between about three feet and about eight feet. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080313993 | FLOOR HOLE REPAIR FIXTURE AND METHOD - A floor hole repair fixture has at least one vertical side wall and a bottom wall which together define an inner volume. The fixture is connected to a hole in a floor with one or more fasteners and is filled with a non-shrink grout. A depending rim or flange extending from the at least one side wall helps seat the fixture within the hole. Intumescent material may be coated onto or applied to external fixture surfaces before the fixture is inserted into the hole. Floor covering material is installed over the grout-filled fixture. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090013636 | WOOD TRIM SYSTEM - For attaching wood trim around a door or window frame. In the disclosed system, plastic spline-clips attached to the jambs serve to fix the jamb to the wall. The spline-clips have two splines, which engage slots in the wood trim, forming a dovetail connection between the trim and the splines. The splines are elastic enough to deflect apart to admit the trim, and then spring back to grip the trim and to push the trim tightly against the wall. Grooves cut in the edge faces of the jambs receive lugs on the clips, by which the clips are accurately positioned on the jambs. Also disclosed is a split-jamb system, in which the inside jamb-frame is positioned first, then squared up in the wall opening, and then held in place on the wall by means of with its inside spline-clips; the outside jamb-frame is then assembled to the inside jamb-frame, and the outside jamb-frame locked in place with its outside spline-clips. Also disclosed is a corner-cover, which masks the ends of converging baseboards and other trim, on both inside corners and outside corners. The corner-cover avoids the need for mitring the baseboards. The corner-cover is profiled to fit the profile of the baseboard. Also disclosed is a system for attaching trim, e.g baseboards, chair rails, to a wall. This includes a hook-clip, the hook of which engages a slot cut in the trim. The hook is springy, and presses the trim against the wall. The system biases the trim so that it is the top of the trim that is pressed against the wall. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100186341 | COPED TRIM MOLDING BLOCKS - A method of installation comprises providing at least two trim molding pieces and providing a molding block configured to be positioned over a joint between the end portions of the trim molding pieces and to fit substantially flush against the molding. The method includes forming a decorative profile on the front surfaces of the molding pieces and forming an inverse profile on the rear surfaces of the molding block. The inverse profile mirrors the decorative profile formed on the front surfaces of the molding pieces. The method further includes installing the trim molding pieces such that the end portions are positioned adjacent each other and form a joint and installing the molding block over the joint between the pieces. The inverse profiles on the rear surfaces engage flush with the decorative profiles on the front surfaces of the trim molding pieces. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110131919 | COVER PROFILE FOR FLOORS FOR ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS - A cover profile ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20130305653 | METHOD OF MOLDING CLIP MOUNT AND TRIM BOARD - A method of molding a clip mount on a baseboard includes: forming a clip mount forming space with a die set including at least first slide die and second slide die; injecting molten resin into the space; forming a first wall; forming a connecting wall so as to extend from a distal end of the first wall such that a distance between the connecting wall and a surface of the baseboard increases as a distance from the first wall increases; forming a second wall; forming a mount wall so as to extend from an end of the second wall such that a distance between the mount wall and the connecting wall increases as a distance from the second wall increases; sliding the first slide die for removal; and sliding the second slide die in a different direction from a direction in which the first slide die is slid for removal. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20160002932 | Method and A Device to Attach Building Trims - This disclosure relates to building materials, in particular to attachment of insulating board and trims on building surfaces. Various embodiments of attachment clips to attach the trims on their place without nails or screws through the trim are provided. This disclosure provides an economical, fast, easy, and esthetic method to attach building trims. | 01-07-2016 |
| 052718040 | Interengaging fastener and strip edges or flanges (e.g., snap-on type) | 8 |
| 20090178364 | Edge-molding system for floor coverings - An edge molding providing an edging for a floor covering such as a carpet, rug, tile and the like floor coverings comprising a stepped-molding which attaches to a subfloor edge through a hook and loop means to provide an edge molding for a floor covering which floor covering is attached to the subfloor through a means of a hook and loop arrangement. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100107549 | Exterior Rafter And Beam Covering Sleeve - A sleeve for covering the exposed rafters of a structure to prevent premature damage to new construction, and to cover older damaged rafters. The rafter sleeve has two elongated side walls and an elongated bottom for covering the longer side and bottom dimensions of the exposed portion of a rafter. An end cap covers the terminal end of the rafter, and a top covers the portion of top of the rafter extending beyond the eave of a roof. The rafter sleeves can be made in rectangular profile for flat rafters or in parallelogram profile for the rafters of a pitched roof. The rafter sleeve is attached to a rafter in a manner that a portion of the sleeve extends under the eave, and is sealed around the edges. After installation, the sleeve can be painted to resemble an undamaged rafter. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100199594 | MOUNTING CLIP - An L-shaped clip for mounting a trim member along an exposed edge of a suspension ceiling includes a support leg to be longitudinally secured to a grid tee and a perpendicular face leg to be secured to the trim member. The support leg includes offset clip walls for engagement with offset tee walls and clip abutment surfaces for engagement with tee abutment surfaces. The offset walls and abutment surfaces cooperate to assist in the alignment and mounting of the clip to the grid tee at different relative heights. A single clip may be mounted to either a T-shaped grid tee or an open channel grid tee. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120210670 | MODULAR FLOOR TILE SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION EDGE - The present invention provides a modular flooring system including a ramp to facilitate entry and exit from the flooring system. The ramp may be modular and interconnect with all or parts of a perimeter of the flooring system, and the ramp may also interconnect with adjacent ramp members. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130118111 | Building Trim - A trim element such as a door pilaster or frieze board, for attachment to a building wall, having front and back longitudinal faces, first and second longitudinal edges, and a longitudinal groove in the first edge. A mounting bracket for the wall has a forward strip that extends laterally and is selectively friction fit into the groove, a back strip that extends laterally on the back face of the element, and a connecting web between the forward and back strip that is flush with the first edge when the forward strip is fully inserted in the groove. A mounting flange for the wall extends laterally from the back face of the element, beyond the second longitudinal edge, and has a longitudinal channel along the second edge with a width that is effective to receive an edge of wall siding. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20150040510 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIM FOR BUILDING PRODUCTS - A trim assembly may include a starter strip having a first fastener hem configured to receive a fastener, a starter flange extending from the first fastener hem, and a first rib extending from the starter flange. A fastener flange having a second fastener hem may be configured to receive a second fastener. The fastener flange can include a second rib extending from the second fastener hem. A trim having a first slot may be configured to receive the first rib and be mounted to the starter strip, and a second slot configured to receive the second rib and be mounted to the fastener flange. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20160053500 | BASEBOARD - A baseboard having an installation section and a cover section. Included are a bottom shelf, a middle shelf, and a top shelf expanding from its surface in the same direction. The end of the bottom shelf is bent towards the middle shelf. The middle shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the top shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the middle shelf is bent towards the bottom shelf, while the top shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the middle shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the top shelf is bent out upwards. The external surfaces of the bent sections of the ends of the bottom shelf and of the top shelf form a flexible lock. The elements of the mounting part and the cover part form a top chamber and a bottom chamber. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160115696 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIM FOR BUILDING PRODUCTS - A trim assembly may include a starter strip having a first fastener hem configured to receive a fastener, a starter flange extending from the first fastener hem, and a first rib extending from the starter flange. A fastener flange having a second fastener hem may be configured to receive a second fastener. The fastener flange can include a second rib extending from the second fastener hem. A trim having a first slot may be configured to receive the first rib and be mounted to the starter strip, and a second slot configured to receive the second rib and be mounted to the fastener flange. | 04-28-2016 |
| 052718020 | Having rigid shank-type anchor | 2 |
| 20120272610 | MOLDING/TRIM QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM - A molding/trim quick release system reduces the work and materials involved to refinish walls, ceilings, or molding/trim without any of the issues previously associated with the process. The system of the present invention provides an easy way to attach and remove molding/trim so that walls, ceilings, molding/trim and the like can be refinished or renovated without issues for surrounding surfaces. Unlike conventional molding/trim, which is usually attached with nails or other fasteners and is difficult to remove, molding/trim attached with the system of the present invention may be readily removed and reattached. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20140174023 | Apparatus for Trimming Interior Walls - A system for trimming interior walls includes a plurality of elongate boards forming both base boards and fenestration casing boards for mounting on a respective wall along an edge of the wall for forming an attractive edge face of the wall. Each board has a front face with a continuously longitudinally extending groove with the rear face of the board being fastened to the wall by a series of screws at spaced positions along the board with the screws being recessed in the groove. An extruded plastic strip is inserted into the groove along the length of the board so as to cover the groove and the screws therein. The casing boards include an extra fastening connector along the rear of the board at the jamb. Corner pieces are provided which are hollow moldings to cover the ends of the boards with either a groove for a part of the strip or a simulated ridge matching the strip. | 06-26-2014 |
| 052717030 | Flexible strip | 2 |
| 20090183460 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF FORMING A CURVED STRUCTURE - An improved apparatus for forming curved structures comprises a plurality of pivotally connected sections, each section having a track portion, and a strap member adapted for slidably engaging the track portion of the sections such that the sections are movable to form a radius of curvature. The sections of the apparatus of the current invention are initially pivotal in relation to one another. Following position in a desired configuration, one embodiment of the current invention provides a tab or protrusion carried by one section which is compressed against the base portion of an adjacent section to prelude further pivotal movement. In another embodiment, the pivotal connection between adjacent sections is further compressed, crimped or swaged to preclude further pivotal movement. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20110302873 | Sealing Tape - The sealing tape has an elastically recoverable foam strip and a strip-like element, which is arranged underneath the foam strip. The strip-like element has greater flexural strength than the foam strip and has two predetermined fold points, so that two side sections of the strip-like element can be bent downward in different directions at the two predetermined fold points. | 12-15-2011 |
| 052717040 | Multilayer composite | 3 |
| 20120324822 | Prefabricated Removable Molding System - A pre-fabricated decorative moulding system which can be temporary, semi permanent or permanent, requiring no tools other than a tape measure or rule and a pencil or pen to install. An embodiment could be made of wood, plastic, or any material suitable for moulding, wainscot or appliqués. The system includes one or more devices, typically square or rectangular in shape. A device may also be of other shapes, angles or curves. A device would include a pre-applied double sided adhesive tape attached to the backside of the device with the removable adhesive side exposed which is capable of adhering the device to a surface and later easily removed without damage. The device can then be adhered to another desired surface. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20150135631 | INSULATING SEALING ELEMENT FOR HEAD-OF-WALL JOINTS - An insulating strip is disclosed. The insulating strip includes a support layer and an insulating material strip secured to the support layer. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150300005 | INSULATED BATTENS FOR INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR WALL INSULATION AT CORNERS AND ARCHITECTURAL TRIM - An insulated trim batten for installing exterior wall insulation. The insulated trim batten comprises a strip of insulating foam having a chamfer along one edge, laminated to a wooden nailable substrate. The insulated trim batten reduces the compression of compressible insulation materials, the thermal bridging of fasteners, and eliminate water entrapment. | 10-22-2015 |
| 052717050 | Polymeric | 1 |
| 20090064628 | Reflective roofing materials - A roofing and/or siding material having a resulting reflectivity of at least about 50%. The roofing and/or siding material includes a base sheet/membrane, a reinforcement material and a multi-layer reflective film material. | 03-12-2009 |
| 052717060 | Metallic | 4 |
| 20090038255 | C-Shape Profile and Partition Comprising a C-Shaped Profile - A C-shaped sheet metal profile for partitions that are planked on both sides is provided. The C-shaped profile is made up of two leg sections and a bottom section that interconnects the leg sections. At least one of the leg sections encloses an opening angle exceeding 90° along with the bottom section in the unstressed state of the C-shaped profile. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100132302 | Construction layout guide - The construction layout guide is a gauge or template used to accurately position or layout metal stud walls and partitions during construction and assembly. The template is used to layout metal stud framing tracks on a floor and ceiling. The device includes a cold-formed 20-gauge steel assembly or frame formed from channels intersecting in the shape of an “L”, “T”, or “H”, having a flat base to receive the framing tracks for partitions. The L-shaped configuration has two channels connected at a 90° angle for corners, while the T-shaped guide forms two complementary 90° angles for an intermediate partition wall. The H-shaped guide forms four complementary 90° angles. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100269448 | Remodeling Cable Protecting Plate - A metal plate used to protect service lines (i.e. electrical wires) in a remodeling application characterized by a stamped raised surface on each end of an arched plate with two nail receiving notches to contain the service lines under the plate and secure the plate in place. Upon installation the plate then functions as a major repair to the wallboard and thus has time saving multi-part purposes. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20150082738 | JOINT STRIP AND TERRAZZO SURFACE USING AN IMPROVED JOINT STRIP - An improved joint and method for constructing a terrazzo surface are provided, including use of a joint strip, comprising opposing strip portions having upper wall surfaces that are joined by a solid upper joint strip channel wall. | 03-26-2015 |
