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US3706173A
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Flexible molding strip and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A flexible molding strip including a non-metal channel-shaped core member having a plurality of transverse slots providing the requisite molding flexibility, and a stretchable cover enclosing the core member and concealing the slots. The core member includes opposed gripping flanges within the channel adapted to secure the molding, and the cover may be stretched over the core to prevent buckling when the molding is secured over a relatively sharp radius. The cover may also include a laterally extending flange or wing to conceal a joint or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/15; B60J10/18; B60J10/21; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; B60J10/33; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062; Y10T156/1064; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24231; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A flexible molding strip for the edge of a structural member, such strip consisting of a continuous extruded stiffly resilient U-shaped non-metallic plastic core and an opaque elastic cover overlying and adhered only to the exterior of the core for concealing the same, said core having a plurality of transverse slots opening through at least one edge thereof for enabling bending of the core to conform to a curved edge of the structural member over which its U-shape may be received, said opaque elastic cover bridging said slots and elastically stretching upon opening of the slots for concealing the same, and said core shaped to include integral internal non-metal plastic gripping means for directly grippingly engaging and retaining the core on the edge of the structural member over which the molding strip may be received.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A flexible molding strip for the edge of a structural member, such strip consisting of a continuous extruded stiffly resilient U-shaped non-metallic plastic core and an opaque elastic cover overlying and adhered only to the exterior of the core for concealing the same, said core having a plurality of transverse slots opening through at least one edge thereof for enabling bending of the core to conform to a curved edge of the structural member over which its U-shape may be received, said opaque elastic cover bridging said slots and elastically stretching upon opening of the slots for concealing the same, and said core shaped to include integral internal non-metal plastic gripping means for directly grippingly engaging and retaining the core on the edge of the structural member over which the molding strip may be received.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The flexible molding strip defined in claim 1 characterized in that said cover is in elastically tensioned condition, to prevent buckling thereof when the molding strip is received over a sharp radius and the slots tend to close.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention defined in claim 1 characterized in that said cover is stretched over said core, prior to securement, to prevent buckling of the cover member when the molding strip is received over a sharp radius and the slots tend to close.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention defined in claim 1 characterized in that said cover is a relatively thin sheet of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention defined in claim 1 characterized in that said cover comprises an elastic foam-like layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention defined in claim 1 characterized in that said gripping means comprises a flange projecting transversely of the interior of the U-shaped core adjacent the open edge of the U-shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 1 characterized in that said slots extend through opposite edges of the core to permit conformity of the molding strip to reversely curved edges of a structural member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 7 characterized in that said slots extend alternately through opposite edges of the core.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention defined by claim 1 characterized in that said slots comprise a succession of fissures spaced apart along the core which are closed when the core is in a rectilinear condition.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |