Abstract A three-dimensional mirror tile is disclosed in which mirror segments are supported by a pyramid-like base which is attachable to a wall or similar flat surface. The periphery of the base is defined by an equilateral polygon having an equal number of sides N where N is a number equal to 3 or greater. in a preferred embodiment, N is equal to 4 and, therefore, the base has the form of a conventional pyramid. Alternatively, the tile and base may assume the shape of a frustrum or truncated pyramid, in which case an additional mirror segment may be received on the top of said frustrum. In the frustrum embodiment, the plane of the frustrum mirror segment is parallel with the plane defined by the periphery of the base support. At least two of the flat, planar side surfaces include an L-shaped indentation or recess, a portion of which lies substantially in the plane defined by the periphery of the base. This portion forms a pad or foot section located on the back side of said recess and is adapted to receive an adhesive for ready attachment to a wall surface. Additionally, a nail, staple, or similar fastener may be driven through the flat pad and into the wall support. In a preferred embodiment the mirror segments are attached to the base support by an adhesive, preferably double-backed adhesive tape. During installation, the base section may be first nailed to the wall and then the mirror segments attached to the base or, alternatively, the mirror segments can be first attached to the base and then the base may be adhesively bonded to the wall surface.
A decorative three-dimensional mirror tile apparatus comprising: four side mirror segments, each side segment including a base edge and a pair of convergingly directed side edges; a molded plastic, pyramid-shaped base including four substantially flat side surfaces and a base periphery in the form of a square; ridge means located at the intersection of said side surfaces and also located at the periphery of said base, said ridge means completely circumscribing said side surfaces and thereby forming pockets into which said side mirror segments may be directly placed; an adhesive means for securing said mirror segments to the side surface of each pocket, said adhesive means forming the sole attachment between said mirror and said base; at least two L-shaped recesses located in at least two of said side surfaces, said L-shaped recesses being located adjacent to said peripheral base ridge means and intermediate the ridge means located at the intersection of said side surfaces, the location of said recess being such that said recess is completely covered by said side mirror segments when said segments are in place in said side pockets, said L-shaped recesses further including a flat pad portion lying substantially in the plane defined by the periphery of said base; and fastening means for attaching the flat pad portion of said Lshaped recesses to a substantially flat surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A decorative three-dimensional mirror tile apparatus comprising: four side mirror segments, each side segment including a base edge and a pair of convergingly directed side edges; a molded plastic, pyramid-shaped base including four substantially flat side surfaces and a base periphery in the form of a square; ridge means located at the intersection of said side surfaces and also located at the periphery of said base, said ridge means completely circumscribing said side surfaces and thereby forming pockets into which said side mirror segments may be directly placed; an adhesive means for securing said mirror segments to the side surface of each pocket, said adhesive means forming the sole attachment between said mirror and said base; at least two L-shaped recesses located in at least two of said side surfaces, said L-shaped recesses being located adjacent to said peripheral base ridge means and intermediate the ridge means located at the intersection of said side surfaces, the location of said recess being such that said recess is completely covered by said side mirror segments when said segments are in place in said side pockets, said L-shaped recesses further including a flat pad portion lying substantially in the plane defined by the periphery of said base; and fastening means for attaching the flat pad portion of said Lshaped recesses to a substantially flat surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base is in the form of a frustrum, said base including an upper top surface parallel to the place defined by said square base periphery, said ridge means circumscribing said upper top surface and forming a pocket therein adapted to receive a square mirror segment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said adhesive means comprises tape having adhesive on both sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises tape having adhesive on both sides thereof.