US3707061A
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Snap trim molding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-23
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A snap trim molding or facing held in place by means of a resilient spring clip having inwardly turned coils and an inner saddle portion for engaging a beaded end of a retainer rib on the molding or facing. Also, corner molding elements for inside and outside corners are held in place by means of dowel pins engaging respective bores in the adjacent molding.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Collette
- 👤 Harry W Grosser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/04; E04F19/0459; E04F19/0463; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A molding assembly comprising the combination of a resilient retainer clip and a molding strip; said clip having means for being mounted to a wall, a pair of outwardly extending spaced legs having inwardly turned ends defining coils and an inner saddle portion disposed between said legs; said molding strip including a web having a beaded portion at its free end for maintaining said strip in place against the wall; said beaded portion being engaged near said web by said coils and being seated against said saddle portion, thereby presenting a three-point contact between said clip and said strip as said coils urge said bead against said saddle portion, and said web being of such a length as to permit said strip to rest lightly against the wall, whereby any distortion after assembly of said strip is substantially avoided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A molding assembly comprising the combination of a resilient retainer clip and a molding strip; said clip having means for being mounted to a wall, a pair of outwardly extending spaced legs having inwardly turned ends defining coils and an inner saddle portion disposed between said legs; said molding strip including a web having a beaded portion at its free end for maintaining said strip in place against the wall; said beaded portion being engaged near said web by said coils and being seated against said saddle portion, thereby presenting a three-point contact between said clip and said strip as said coils urge said bead against said saddle portion, and said web being of such a length as to permit said strip to rest lightly against the wall, whereby any distortion after assembly of said strip is substantially avoided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The molding assembly according to claim 1 wherein said retainer clip saddle portion is concave to thereby snugly accommodate the seating of said molding strip beaded portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The molding assembly according to claim 1 wherein said clip legs are separated by an angle slightly in excess of 90* whereby they may be made to lie flatly against an inner corner upon assembly, said coils thereby serving alone to urge said beaded portion against said saddle portion after assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The molding assembly according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means are integral with one of said legs extending outwardly of at least one side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The molding assembly according to claim 4 wherein said mounting means comprises a flange plate of a predetermined length to position said retainer clip along the wall at a predetermined location from a floor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The molding assembly according to claim 1 further including a corner molding element having a dowel pin extending outwardly therefrom, said molding strip having a bore therein for the reception of said dowel pin during assembly whereby said molding strip serves to maintain said corner element in place.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The molding assembly according to claim 6 wherein said bore extends throughout the entire length of said molding strip whereby said strip may be reduced to some predetermined length while still preserving the effectiveness of said bore.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The molding assembly according to claim 7 wherein said beaded portion is hollow thereby defining said bore.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The molding assembly according to claim 7 wherein individual dowel pins are provided to be received within adjacent bores for aligning a pair of said molding strips together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The molding assembly according to claim 9 wherein said corner molding element is designed to accommodate an inside corner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The molding assembly according to claim 9 wherein said corner molding element is designed to accommodate an outside corner.
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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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |